Paul Alexander, who lived in iron lung for more than 70 years, dies at 78
Paul Alexander, who was also known online as 'Iron Lung Man,' spent seven decades living in an iron lung after contracting polio when he was a child in the 1950s.
Trending
Mar 13
HKPR health unit to issue 2,000 student suspensions for incomplete immunizations
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit issued second notices on Monday to parents to get their child's immunization records updated.
Health
Apr 22
Heath officials warn of whooping cough cases in City of Kawartha Lakes
The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit advises parents and guardians to ensure their child's immunization are up to date and on file with the health unit.
Health
Apr 16
Almost 3,000 students suspended in Waterloo Region over immunization issues
Close to 3,000 children attending elementary school across Waterloo Region were suspended from school on Wednesday morning for not having up-to-date immunization records.
Canada
Mar 27
Guelph police have eye in the sky with new drone
Guelph police have a new drone that can use high resolution and thermal cameras and a laser range finder system for a variety of tasks, including the search for missing people.
Canada
2 hours
Will Surrey cop swap cost $750M more? Mayor, minister spar over report
Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke released a report Wednesday she alleged proved moving from the RCMP to the Surrey Police Service will cost $750 million over the next decade.
Politics
Apr 24
Surrey Police Service to take over from RCMP in November: Farnworth
Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth announced the SPS will become the police of jurisdiction on Nov. 29, 2024.
Politics
Apr 23
Police investigate suspicious package.
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Dec 31, 1969
Winnipeg man suffers serious injuries in machete attack
A 21-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a machete attack in Winnipeg on Thursday afternoon. Another man, aged 19, has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Crime
Apr 19
Person dead following afternoon stabbing in Etobicoke: Toronto police
Police said the incident took place around 2:07 p.m. near Eglinton Avenue West and Kipling Avenue. One male died, and another male was in custody, they said.
Crime
Apr 18
Speed a factor in serious-injury collision that sent motorcyclist to hospital: Calgary police
Calgary police said speed was a factor in a crash that sent a motorcyclist to hospital in life-threatening condition on Tuesday night.
Traffic
Apr 25
London Police Service Board announces city’s newest deputy chief of police
Treena MacSween brings 26 years of police experience to the deputy chief position, having served in leadership roles at both the Peel Regional and Hamilton police services.
Canada
Apr 11
U.K., German police arrest 5 alleged Chinese spies in separate probes
U.K. and German police arrested five people for allegedly spying for China. German authorities said the suspects were thought to be working with the Chinese secret service.
World
Apr 22
Winnipeg police ask for public’s help identifying suspect after older woman robbed
The victim was walking to her car in a commercial parking lot when a man she didn't know came up to her, stealing her purse and then running away.
Crime
Apr 8
Alberta to overhaul municipal rules to include sweeping new powers, municipal political parties
The bill would give the province the right to fire councillors, overturn bylaws, postpone elections and allow political parties to run on municipal ballots in Edmonton and Calgary.
Politics
Apr 25
Police seek ‘pickpockets’ accused of targeting grocery shoppers in Brantford
Brantford police say over a four-day period they've received reports of thefts tied to distraction incidents at local grocery stores.
Crime
Apr 17
ASIRT completes probe of Edmonton police actions before man ended up in river
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team was asked to investigate the circumstances surrounding the presumed drowning on April 9.
Canada
Apr 23
Toronto carjackings: 3 people face 54 charges in latest auto theft probe
Three people are facing a total of 54 charges in relation to an auto theft investigation that nearly saw police officers injured during an arrest.
Crime
Apr 16
2 arrested in Winnipeg police drug bust, cocaine and meth seized
Two people were arrested, and Winnipeg police say they seized about $26,000 in cocaine, $3,000 in meth, drug packaging materials, ID and $230 cash.
Crime
Apr 16
‘Full recovery’: Toronto police officer stable in hospital after being stabbed in leg
A Toronto police officer has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed on Friday afternoon, while a suspect was also shot, police say.
Crime
Apr 12
