Scouts

• B.C. Scouts connect with counterparts using ham radio, Morse code, and online chat rooms

  According to Scouts Canada, thousands of stations in over 70 countries take part in this event each year.

  World

  Oct 22, 2023
  
• Moncton, N.B. scout troop loses $8,000 worth of camping equipment in theft

  More than $8,000 worth of camping equipment, including tents, canopies, bucksaws and hammocks, in Scout gear was stolen from a trailer.

  Crime

  Sep 21, 2023
  
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• N.B. scout group waiting for WestJet reimbursement months after flight

  'When it’s a non-profit and when it’s coming out of families' pockets, ($3,000 is) actually quite a big chunk of change,' says a Moncton Scoutmaster of unexpected travel costs.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2022
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• Scouts honour patience as passport wait times threaten ability to travel

  It was a frantic dash to salvage a trip to Finland--as Edmonton scouts raced to get their passports processed in time for take-off.

  Canada

  Jul 12, 2022
• Conflict over historical staircase offends Calgary disability arts group: ‘It reeks of discriminatory practices’

  A disability arts organization in Calgary needs to move to a larger space but the historical steps leading up to the front doors of their new home are causing concern.

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2022
• Ottawa man with ties to Scouts faces charges in child sexual assault investigation

  Ottawa police say a local man facing sexual assault charges involving minors had ties to the Scouts community and believe there may be more victims.

  Crime

  Jun 16, 2021
• Recycling thieves in Fredericton clean out Scouts Canada donation bin

  Recycling thieves have been raiding donation bins, stealing bottles and cans that are meant to benefit Scouts Canada.

  Crime

  Jul 5, 2020
• Former Scouts volunteer charged with 32 sexual offences, Toronto police say

  Police said they believe there may be more victims and are asking anyone with information to contact them.

  Crime

  Nov 15, 2019
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• ‘The Winter Olympics of scouting’: Scouts brave elements at annual Klondike Hike

  Teams from around the province test their winter survival skills at eight checkpoints along a five-kilometre course. They're timed and judged by experts at each station.

  Features

  Jan 12, 2019
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• Maple Leafs hire Sask. native Hayley Wickenheiser for front office role

  Longtime Canadian national team star Hayley Wickenheiser is the NHL club's new assistant director of player development.

  Sports

  Aug 23, 2018