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'War hero of the family': Canadian War Museum acquires three more Victoria Crosses

'War hero of the family': Canadian War Museum acquires three more Victoria Crosses

Britain awarded Pte. James Peter Robertson a Victoria Cross for his bravery and heroism in the muddy, blood-soaked fields of Belgium.
Ottawa could reap $4.4 billion from extending windfall tax to other sectors

Ottawa could reap $4.4 billion from extending windfall tax to other sectors

New analysis suggests the federal government would pocket $4.4 billion in additional revenue if it extended the Canada Revenue Dividend to the oil and gas sector as well as big-box stores.
Mystery flag to mark 80th anniversary of disastrous Dieppe raid on Remembrance Day

Mystery flag to mark 80th anniversary of disastrous Dieppe raid on Remembrance Day

Legend has that when Canadian troops stormed ashore under a hail of German gunfire at the French port of Dieppe in August 1942, one of the hundreds who died in the attack was carrying an old flag.
Teen found guilty of manslaughter in hit-and-run death of Calgary police officer

Teen found guilty of manslaughter in hit-and-run death of Calgary police officer

Crown says it will be seeking an adult sentence in the death of Sgt. Andrew Harnett on Dec. 31, 2020.
Calgary man who killed girlfriend, toddler must serve 22 years before parole

Calgary man who killed girlfriend, toddler must serve 22 years before parole

Robert Leeming has been handed an automatic life sentence for killing Jasmine Lovett and her young daughter and burying them in a shallow grave in Kananaskis Country.
Property owner fined after unsecured dumpster contributed to bear deaths

Property owner fined after unsecured dumpster contributed to bear deaths

Town of Canmore issued $250 fine after black bears that were feeding in a downtown dumpster over a period of several nights were eventually euthanized.
Homicide victim found in burning vehicle in Southern Alberta hamlet

Homicide victim found in burning vehicle in Southern Alberta hamlet

The Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit is confirming it is investigating a homicide after human remains were found inside a burning vehicle near Langdon.
Justice 'finally' served on B.C. racist cafe incident couple: advocates

Justice 'finally' served on B.C. racist cafe incident couple: advocates

Couple who dumped coffee on the floor, threw a paper cup and made racist remarks at a Chinese barista was given 12 months probation and each fined $100.
Alberta sovereignty act, protection for the unvaccinated part of Shandro's mandate

Alberta sovereignty act, protection for the unvaccinated part of Shandro's mandate

Alberta's justice minister has received a long to-do list from Premier Danielle Smith in his mandate letter.
Southern Alberta man recruits beavers to build him a dam

Southern Alberta man recruits beavers to build him a dam

The beavers have completely remodeled Bragg Creek construction engineer Pierre Bolduc’s backyard, and he likes what they’ve done with the place.
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