An RCMP unit in Alberta in charge of investigating a public complaint about four officers in Fort Smith, N.W.T., is escalating the complaint to allow for possible disciplinary action — including opening the door for criminal charges — rather than remedial changes to policy or training. In April, Kelly Canadian lodged a public complaint against four officers, alleging they used excessive force against him. In November, Canadian received a letter notifying him that the Alberta unit investigating his complaint will do so under the Criminal Code. Kate McDerby is the director of strategic communications and outreach with CRCC, an independent agency that reviews complaints against RCMP. All public complaints first go through the RCMP.

Charlie Burggraf announced Wednesday he was stepping down as head coach of PWHL Minnesota. The team announced on Wednesday that head coach Charlie Burggraf was stepping down exactly one week before the franchise's first-ever game on Jan. 3 in Boston. "We thank Charlie Burggraf for all he did for our franchise, and we wish him only the best in the future," said PWHL Minnesota general manager Natalie Darwitz. "My family and I have decided that stepping away from the head coaching position at Team Minnesota is the right move for us at this time," he said. "I wish both the PWHL, and especially Team Minnesota, great success."

This blog post aims to highlight five potential side effects of dark chocolate that are often overlooked in the midst of its widespread acclaim. Being informed can help you make better choices and enjoy dark chocolate in a way that’s both pleasurable and mindful. So, let’s take a closer look at these five potential side effects, ensuring your love for dark chocolate is both informed and balanced. Eating dark chocolate can lead to:Difficulty falling asleepDisrupted sleep patternsDecreased overall sleep qualityTo avoid these sleep-related issues, consider enjoying dark chocolate earlier in the day or opting for smaller amounts. Incorporating dark chocolate into a healthy dietIncorporating dark chocolate into a healthy diet can be both enjoyable and beneficial:Sprinkle a few dark chocolate shavings on fruits or yogurt for a delicious twist.

A graduate of the Fanshawe College Radio & Television Broadcasting Technology program, Leebody spent the bulk of his broadcasting career with TSN. In 2021, he was named runner-up in the Best News Anchor (Small Market) category in the Broadcast Dialogue Canadian Radio Awards. He went on to become the first voice heard on CKCB Collingwood when the station went to air in 1965. He later hosted a morning show on Cobequid Radio Society community radio station, CIOE-FM, in Lower Sackville. Wentzell began his broadcasting career in 1983, anchoring news on Fredericton stations CIHI and CKHJ, before transitioning to roles behind-the-scenes.

The pain: The cost of fixing or remodeling your home in California has risen by 67 percent in a decade — twice overall inflation’s jump. The pinchConsider that these building projects that cost a typical Californian $10,000 at the start of 2013 now run $16,703. Nationally, what cost $10,000 for these items in 2013 is now a $16,401 bill — or a 64 percent jump. It shows all goods and services that cost $10,000 at the start of 2013 are now $13,298 — or a 33 percent jump. The CPI rose 3.7 percent in the past year vs. an average 5 percent annual jump over the previous three years vs. a 1.6 percent annualized gain in 2013-19.

A large tray of micro peas at GoodLeaf Farms will be harvested and packaged for delivery to local retailers. Barry Murchie, president and CEO of GoodLeaf Farms, checks in on the company's large scale vertical farm. (Bryan Labby/CBC)Story continuesIt's not the first indoor, vertical farm in Calgary. Employees at GoodLeaf Farms remove a large tray of micro peas from the five-storey vertical farm operation in Calgary. Employees at GoodLeaf Farms remove a large tray of micro peas from the 12-metre-high vertical farm operation in Calgary.

The Canadian PressGOTHENBURG, Sweden — Alan Letang was taken aback when told of the move. Solely focused on preparing Canada for the world junior hockey championship an ocean away, the country's head coach hadn't heard one of its provinces had banned post-game handshakes in minor hockey due to a string of altercations. "Disappointing," said Letang, who played 19 professional seasons in both Europe and North America. "There's a respect and camaraderie in sports. You can go out and compete hard against someone, but

Boxing Day 2023 shoppers are seen at Sherway Gardens mall in Toronto. (Martin Trainor/CBC - image credit)People were out at Toronto stores on Tuesday in search of Boxing Day bargains— and some said shopping on a day known for deals has become more important amid the affordability crisis. Despite some crowds and traffic, several shoppers told CBC Toronto that the volume of bargain hunters seems lower than previous years. He told CBC Toronto saving money is more important this year than previous years. Sisters Hilyana and Zoe Botetzayas told CBC Toronto they were hoping for better bargains at stores like Aritizia.

Florian Schmetz/UnsplashI’m not sure why, but when it comes to not having kids, many want to pigeonhole us as either childless—we wanted kids and didn’t get them—or childfree—we chose not to have them. Truth is, individual circumstances and how we think about not having kids often fluxes over the course our lifetimes. Just as most parents continue to mature and change as a result of having kids, so do most of us who don’t ever have them. I discovered I’d seriously considered nearly every childbearing option, from not wanting kids to actively trying to make some. When a dear friend decided to start her family, I tried to join in so our kids could be buddies growing up.

A Windsor Police Service vehicle. (CBC News - image credit)A man from Philadelphia is facing multiple charges — including attempted murder — after a dispute with a woman he was involved with in Windsor turned violent. Windsor police say the incident happened on the night of Dec. 23, around 10:30 p.m., in the area of Riverside Drive West and Ferry Street. Police further allege that the man intentionally hit the woman with his vehicle. Police encourage anyone affected by intimate partner violence to contact Victim Services, or the Victim Assistance Unit of the Windsor Police Service.

The spokesperson said on average, Heritage tenants are charged $1,523 for two-bedroom apartments and $1,432 for one-bedroom apartments. But census data show that, on average, Richmond residents make less money than the rest of the county. In February of 2019, the Richmond Rent Board adopted a resolution capping rent increases at Heritage at no more 5% a year. He feels the 5% rent increase cap at Heritage and other low-income senior facilities may no longer be sufficient. “We may need to revisit the 5% cap rent increase and what the impact on residents is going to be.”

Last year, Jack and Charlotte were the top baby names on Prince Edward Island. 's most popular baby name, there's a big shakeup this year in the names parents chose for their children. Many popular names from last year didn't make the list this year. The list of the top 10 girls' and boys' names were provided by P.E.I. Here's the full list of top baby names for 2023First place (9 babies)Jack.

A Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) worker holds a flag on a picket line near Parliament Hill in Ottawa on April 19, 2023. Chris Aylward, national president of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC), leaves a news conference on April 22, 2023 in Ottawa. It wasn't just about pay hikesOur local audience sure loves stories about the federal public service, and the 2023 strike in particular. Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) demonstrate outside the Treasury Board building in Ottawa on Friday, March 31, 2023. Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada demonstrate outside the Treasury Board building in Ottawa on March 31.

In a modest yet well cared-for home in the suburbs of Metro Vancouver exists a hidden museum. Mike Chandler, 76, has been building a model railroad in his 500-square-foot basement since 1998. Every tree is handmade, every single railroad tie — the rectangular support for rails — is hand-cut, stained and meticulously placed. Chandler estimates there are nearly five kilometres of electric wiring to make the railroad run. Chandler is among hobbyists in Metro Vancouver who have spent decades building their model railroads, many of them from scratch.

So, is Boxing Day a day for people to box up the gifts received for return? (Neither is it a day for people to be in a boxing ring to fight out their differences.) How Dec 26 is designated as Boxing Day is uncertain, but there are two explanations for the event. One explanation is how in the 19th century, wealthy English families would give time off to their servants the day after Christmas. The servants would be given boxes with Christmas presents and food in them to take home to their families (hence, the name).