The Hamilton Police Services Board will hold two virtual town hall events after a year of lengthy and frank debates about the role that police serve in the community.

COVID-19 may have been the main story this year, but it doesn't mean other news didn't happen. Here are our top 10 non-COVID-19 news events that made an impact in Manitoba in 2020.

A massive anti-racism rally was held in Edmonton in June. Seven months later, the push to address the issues continues.

It's been a busy year for the Calgary Police Commission, including the pandemic, calls for anti-racism work and reforms, and the addition of four new members.

While appearing on 630 CHED Mornings on Wednesday, Edmonton police Chief Dale McFee recapped a busy 2020 and looked ahead to 2021.

Violent crime rates have surged since the death of Floyd, a Black man who was handcuffed pleaded for air for several minutes while a white police officer dug his knee in his neck.

"It's really disheartening; it's going in the wrong direction. It's disappointing for a mayor that would call her party progressive."

The arrests at city hall come after a dispute over who could attend a meeting between mayor Fred Eisenberger and demonstrators.

Protestors said the action was in response to the mayor's refusal to 'come out' and meet with his constituents.

Last week, the city warned protestors they would have to remove structures and equipment by Sunday night.