SIRT to review RCMP’s response to wellness check after man dies in Britannia, Sask.
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team have been notified following an investigation of a man who later died in hospital after a wellness check was conducted.
Crime
Apr 5
Man dies in Halifax-area crash following RCMP traffic stop, investigation launched
The police watchdog in Nova Scotia is investigating a fatal crash that happened after RCMP officers tried to conduct a traffic stop in Hammonds Plains.
Canada
Feb 27
N.B. RCMP officer allegedly took intimate images of man in custody: police watchdog
The Serious Incident Response Team is investigating whether an on-duty RCMP officer in New Brunswick took intimate images of a man who was in custody.
Canada
Feb 13
Nova Scotia mass shooting: RCMP officers cleared of wrongdoing in firehall shooting
Ontario's police watchdog says no charges should be laid against two Mounties who mistakenly shot at a bystander while searching for the Nova Scotia shooting suspect.
Canada
Apr 12
NHL coach Jon Cooper apologizes for sexist ‘goalies in skirts’ comment
Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper's 'misogynistic' remarks after the team was eliminated from the Stanley Cup playoffs faced backlash.
Sports
May 1
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
Suspect shot by Mountie in Cochrane area, Alberta’s police watchdog to investigate
An internal review process conducted by the RCMP is also underway.
Crime
Apr 17
Alberta RCMP officer cleared in fatal shooting on First Nation
Alberta's police watchdog says an officer didn't commit a criminal offence following a deadly shooting three years ago.
Crime
Apr 17
Man running away from Edmonton police falls through river ice: EPS
A man who police say was trying to evade officers Tuesday morning fell into the North Saskatchewan River and disappeared.
Crime
Apr 9
Auston Matthews sits for Leafs’ must-win Game 6
Auston Matthews was back on the Scotiabank Arena ice Thursday morning.
Sports
May 2
Suspect shot by Sask. police officer, SIRT probe launched
Saskatchewan's SIRT is investigating after a Saskatoon police officer discharged their firearm during an aggravated assault investigation that involved guns.
Crime
Feb 3
Schmidt returns to lineup for Jets in Game 3, fellow defenceman Stanley to sit
Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt will be joining the lineup Friday as Winnipeg meets Colorado for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. The series is tied at 1-1.
Sports
Apr 26
ASIRT to oversee investigation into in-custody death in Red Deer
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is overseeing the investigation into the death of a man who was in police custody in Red Deer.
Crime
Apr 2
Green Shirt Day still inspiring spikes in Sask. organ donor numbers
Saskatchewan's Ministry of Health said that as of the end of March, 29,000 registered organ donors have signed onto the provincial registry since it launched in September 2020.
Canada
Apr 7
Hamilton’s Prom Project 2024 expected to serve close to a thousand at Sir Winston Churchill High
The HWDSB has brought back the Prom Project for it's tenth year. The pop-up shop provides students with the opportunity to pick out formal wear.
Education
Apr 11
Teaching kids about organ donation for Humboldt Broncos’ Green Shirt Day
Since 2019, Green Shirt Day has come to be known nationally as a day to support organ donor registration.
Canada
Apr 6
City buys back land after former Ernest Manning High School site sits empty
After sitting empty for years, the lot where Calgary's original Ernest Manning High School was built has been bought back by the city.
Economy
Apr 17
ASIRT investigating police shooting that ended 30-hour standoff in Calgary
The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team said its investigation will look into the uses of force in the incident.
Crime
Mar 25
Premier Kinew stops to help stranded driver change tire: ‘What any decent Manitoban would do’
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew stopped to help change a woman’s tire on the side of a dirt road Saturday and a photo of his effort is garnering significant traction online.
Canada
Apr 22
First responders gather at Manitoba legislature to honour late firefighter
Prior to the first session of the spring sitting at the Manitoba legislature Monday, the province honoured the memory of Preston Heinbigner, 40, who died April 9.
Health
Apr 22
