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The teenage driver who killed Calgary police Sgt. Andrew Harnett can now be identified. He is Al Azan Shah Muhammad. According to his passenger, the motive to flee the traffic stop was because there were drugs in the vehicle, which Muhammad feared would be discovered. Muhammad was 17 years old …

Cocaine has quietly become implicated in a growing number of overdose deaths in Nova Scotia, with some experts warning that the public discussion around the dangers of drug use needs to broaden beyond the focus on potent opioids.  Experts say wider look at overdoses needed as cocaine-related deaths rise. An …

In the restaurant industry, stability is critical. So when David Ferguson noticed an unexpected $200 charge on his credit card bill from the tech company he uses to help manage his business, he figured it was an accounting mistake. Ferguson is the chef and owner at Gus, a small restaurant …

A Winnipeg college student made sure the used SUV she wanted to buy passed the required safety inspection, but Canadian Tire missed a flaw that made the vehicle too dangerous to drive — leaving her out $5,000 with no recourse. An automotive expert says the ordeal reveals gaps in provincial …

This year was by far the most devastating wildfire season on record for Nova Scotia Fires burned about 25,000 hectares of land and 200 homes across the province.  Blazes burned through a record 25,000 hectares of land, 200 homes. This year was by far the most devastating wildfire season on …

An abrupt reversal in atmospheric fortunes is sweeping through southern Quebec as an exceptional stretch of unseasonable warmth crashes back to reality heading into the end of October. It’s bad enough to contend with a more than 15-degree temperature swing over a few short days. But we’re also looking at …

A controversial ruling by the commission that governs harness racing in Atlantic Canada has prompted calls for more transparency and better oversight of an industry which receives millions of taxpayer dollars and gambling revenues each year.  With taxpayer dollars on the line, critics argue, the public deserves to know the …

People’s misuse of the batteries powering the city’s e-bikes, e-scooters, and hoverboards have resulted in an increase in dangerous fires such that Toronto Fire is offering advice on how to keep yourself safe. Lithium ion batteries are rechargeable batteries that pack enough energy to power small electric vehicles. And while …

New Canadian data reaffirms that while the vast majority of the population has likely caught the virus behind COVID-19 at least once, more than four in 10 elderly adults may have avoided infection so far — while remaining at the highest risk for hospitalization and death. Researchers say 4 in …

These younger mayors are willing to push the limits and speak their minds when it comes to issues like climate change, the housing crisis and investments in public transit.  On issues like housing, climate change and violent crime, younger mayors are making their voices heard. Évelyne Beaudin says after becoming …