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Alberta increases fines for distracted driving, other traffic offences by up to 50%Starting March 13 in Alberta, fines for a slew of traffic offences ranging from speeding to distracted driving will increase by anywhere from 30 to 50 per cent.TrafficMar 13
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Lewvan-Dewdney intersection gets green light for safety improvementsThe most accident-prone intersection in Regina is getting some safety upgrades. 'We began the planning process many, many years ago for this project.'TrafficMay 17
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Britney Spears charged with driving under influence of alcohol, drugsThe singer was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said.EntertainmentApr 30
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Surveys say: Some recent studies about music and music fansMusic and the listening habits of music fans are frequently studied in an effort to discover important facts, insights and trends. What do the latest surveys reveal?EntertainmentMay 24
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Human error or brake failure? Closing arguments at trial for Mississauga bus driverA Brampton judge heard competing claims over brake failure and driver distraction in a deadly MiWay bus crash. A ruling is expected in July.CanadaApr 23
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Tactics questioned after Halifax RCMP pose as panhandler to catch distracted driversPolice said they've been piloting a new traffic enforcement strategy, in which officers disguise themselves as panhandlers at intersections in order to catch distracted drivers.CanadaMar 24
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Rising threat of ‘distraction’ auto thefts ‘can pop up anywhere,’ says CAAA rising number of auto thefts in Canada see threat actors using 'distraction' tactics to help them steal cars from their owners, according to CAA.CrimeMay 27
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Calgary police execute 42 warrants, arrest 9 people in 2-day operationCalgary police arrested nine people and executed 42 warrants during a crackdown targeting people wanted for such offences as break and enter, mischief and probation violations.CrimeMay 27
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Moncton child dies after medical distress call, RCMP investigatingA Moncton child has died after being found in medical distress at a home, as RCMP investigate whether criminality played a role in the death.CanadaJun 4
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North Vancouver housing project sent back for revisionsSeymour River Place in the Maplewood Village neighbourhood would bring 40 apartments to the area, including seven below-market rental units.EconomyJun 4
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Steering issues on another Halifax ferry has councillors pondering future of fleetThe Alderney ferry is back down to half service after another vessel had to be taken out of operation due to steering issues.CanadaMay 26
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Several people, including child, attacked by loose dog in BarrieBarrie police say they are on the lookout for a dog that attacked several people including a child in southwest Barrie Monday morning.CanadaJun 8
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Pilot was distracted by phone when fatal B.C. helicopter accident occurred: TSBA helicopter pilot in British Columbia was distracted by his cellphone during a ground test that left a staff member dead after they were hit by the tail rotor.CanadaMay 28
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Ontario private colleges not properly training truck drivers, AG findsThe watchdog found that truck drivers in Ontario may not be completing required training before obtaining their licences from private career colleges.PoliticsMay 12
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Over $25K in illegal drugs seized in Niagara drug trafficking investigationFour people were arrested and more than $25,000 worth of illicit drugs were seized following a drug trafficking investigation in the Niagara Region.CrimeMay 19
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N.B. residents file claim against ‘sickening’ smell from Covered Bridge chip factoryThe Town of Woodstock, in response to a detailed list of questions from The Canadian Press, said it would not comment on the matter because of the ongoing legal proceedings.CanadaMay 27
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FIFA World Cup now expected to cost B.C. between $685M and $729MIn an update on Friday, the government said the updated gross core and essential costs to the government are now estimated at a low of $685 million and a high of $729 million.EconomyMay 29
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Judge dismisses human smuggling charges against Kilmar Abrego GarciaU.S. District Judge Waverly Crenshaw granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss the human smuggling case for 'selective or vindictive prosecution.'U.S. NewsMay 22
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Tennessee man wanted for sex crimes against minors in U.S. arrested in WinnipegA man wanted for U.S. warrants was spotted speeding in Winnipeg, arrested and turned over to border services, the Winnipeg Police Service said.CrimeMay 12
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Quebec tables bill to extend French language rules to adult education, drawing backlashQuebec’s government has introduced new legislation to expand the province’s French language charter to adult education and vocational training, prompting concern and criticism from English-language institutions and opposition parties. The proposed law, known as Bill 8, was tabled by French Language Minister Jean-François Roberge. It would apply key provisions of the Charter of the French...PoliticsJun 4