Atmospheric river events and other storms along the B.C. coast did not translate to drought relief elsewhere in the province.

The Professional Women's Hockey League has suspended Montréal Victoire forward Catherine Dubois one game for an illegal hit to the head.

The Duchess of Sussex will star in a new Netflix series, but so far, With Love, Meghan, isn't getting much love.

A new year comes with a new look for an increasing number of RCMP detachments across the province, as the Mounties continue their national roll-out of body-worn cameras.

With as many as a third of officers in Manitoba expected to be donning the equipment by the end of March.

Early indicators have shown the technology’s potential when it comes to evidence gathering, but as for its impact on public trust, and transparency, that’s far less clear.

Since their debut in the province in Steinbach in November, body cams have been deployed in Portage La Prairie, Amaranth, and Treherne.

With four more detachments set to begin using the technology in January, with two dozen additional units following suit in February and March. 

The phased rollout, came together after the Federal government committed $240 million over six years and $50 million in annual operating funding. 

The RCMP have emphasised the tech’s potential in many areas, including its ability to improve public trust.

Christopher Schneider, a sociology professor, at the University of Brandon, says studies in other jurisdictions have shown mixed results on whether cameras help to reduce use of force incidents or public complaints. 

As for transparency, Manitobans should temper their expectations, as privacy laws restrict the majority of footage captured from being released. 

Manitoba RCMP expects over 400 officers in 44 detachments to be equipped with cameras by the end of April

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A man has been arrested after a life-threatening stabbing in downtown Hamilton. Shortly after 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Hamilton Police responded to The Good Shepherd Centre at 135 Mary Street for a stabbing incident. There, offices found a male victim with a stab wound to the chest and he was transported to hospital. Once at hospital, life saving surgery was performed by staff however the victim remains critical. Hamilton Police arrested a 53 year old Hamilton man at the scene. The accused is charged with aggravated assault and Division 10 Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances of the incident.

Anyone with information that may assist police in this investigation is asked to contact Division 10 Detectives at (905) 546-3833 or to provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit  anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com

Quebec is experiencing serious overcrowding in its emergency rooms after the holidays, with some major hospitals in Montreal operating at more than 200 per cent capacity on Friday.

One emergency room physician in Montreal said the overcrowding is trending toward pre-pandemic levels, a situation he described as entirely predictable and preventable.

The communities of Sturgeon Lake First Nation and Beardy’s Okemasis Cree Nation in Saskatchewan are rallying around the family of Orlando Okemaysim, who hasn’t been seen since Christmas.

In an update posted to Facebook, the family says Okemaysim, 50, was last seen at 2 p.m. on Dec. 25 “in an extremely vulnerable state walking in the ditch just (past) the east village in Sturgeon Lake.”

“We are requesting anyone who may want to help come search please come out. Please check cameras,” the post urges.

A news release issued by Prince Albert RCMP Friday said the last official sighting was Christmas Eve.

“On January 1, 2025 at approximately 2:00 p.m., Prince Albert RCMP received a report of a missing 50-year-old male, Orlando Okemaysim,” the release states.

“Orlando is described as approximately 5’9” tall and 240 lbs. He has brown eyes, medium-length black hair, and wears glasses. Orlando was last seen wearing a blue wool jacket and running shoes.”

An earlier Facebook post from Sturgeon Lake First Nation (SLFN), 45km northwest of Prince Albert, requested volunteers.

Central Saskatchewan is in the midst of a cold snap with the temperature hovering around -30.

“If you can volunteer with skidoos, ATV or even horse-riders, make contact…” the post says.

Volunteers are being directed to go to the Sturgeon Lake band office boardroom, which is serving as a command centre.

People are also being asked not to go looking on their own.

The family notes the communities have been “incredibly supportive in our active search of our brother Orlando.”

They say if anyone wants to provide support in prayer or in person, they are in Sturgeon Lake First Nation.

“We just want to bring him home.”

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Aggressive dogs roaming at large have people concerned in the area of Johnstons River, P.E.I., just past Mermaid.

In Newfoundland and Labrador, they’re known as partridgeberries.

But outside this province they are more commonly known as lingonberries, and they have been identified as a fruit that can become a big factor to improve health.

Lingonberries, which produce a small, tart and slightly sweet berry taste, are native to northern regions of Canada.

Dr. Samir Debnath, a research scientist at the St. John’s Research and Development Centre, says work is being done to maximize the production and growth of the berries locally.

This province is the largest producer of the berries, which some categorize as a “super food.”

Debnath says they are higher in antioxidants than other more common berries, including blueberries.

A suspicious death is under investigation on Piapot First Nation. On Thursday at around 8:15 a.m., Southey RCMP responded to a call and found 30-year-old Melanie Asham-Obey from Pasqua First Nation deceased at a residence. Her family has been notified, and victim services are assisting them.

Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes is leading the investigation. Police are urging anyone with information to contact them or Crime Stoppers. Residents on Piapot First Nation can expect a higher police presence as the investigation continues.

Toronto is the second home to Star Trek franchise with new series being filmed in city. Mayor Olivia Chow has a model starship in her office: the USS Toronto with an accompanying plaque features a quote from her husband, Jack Layton, who died in 2011. "Always have a dream that will outlast your lifetime," it reads.

“It’s a public safety and emergency concern right now," Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Richard Edjericon said.

The PCs are the second provincial party to hold a town hall on the new tentative deal for Churchill Falls, following frustrations and confusion about an upcoming debate in the House of Assembly.

A 22-year-old international student in Regina says he was left feeling numb after an incident where four men yelled racist insults at him and two friends, threatened them and threw coffee at them. He says he's speaking out because he doesn't want others to face what he and his friends did.

More than 5,000 bricks have been removed from Olympic Plaza to be returned to thousands of Calgarians to clear the way for expansion of Arts Commons, as a piece of the city’s Olympic memories begins to fade.

Climate scientists and meteorologists say climate change, driven by the burning of fossil fuels, is helping create conditions that can strengthen the storms — like the one that that hit parts of central Ontario in late November and early December.