Alberta NDP says Premier Danielle Smith’s rejection of federal authority lays separation groundwork

Alberta NDP says Premier Danielle Smith’s rejection of federal authority lays separation groundwork

Alberta’s NDP Opposition leader says Premier Danielle Smith’s comments rejecting the legitimacy of the federal government betray her unspoken plan to lay the groundwork for eventual separation. Rachel Notley cited Smith’s comments to the house just before members passed her sovereignty bill earlier Thursday, in which Smith rejected the federal government’s overarching authority.“It’s not like

Book of condolences for slain Toronto police officer

Book of condolences for slain Toronto police officer

Toronto police say a book of condolences will be set up this week to allow the public to pay its respects to an officer who was shot dead in an unprovoked attack. Const. Andrew Hong was one of two people killed Monday in a series of shootings across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Toronto

Toronto police officer among dead in GTA shootings

Toronto police officer among dead in GTA shootings

A 48-year-old Toronto police officer was fatally shot at close range and died at the scene in an unprovoked “ambush” attack in Mississauga as part of a shooting rampage that continued into Milton and left one other person dead and three injured, police officials said Monday. The gunman was taken into custody and pronounced dead

Motorcyclist dead after collision in Markham

Motorcyclist dead after collision in Markham

One person is dead after a two-vehicle collision in Markham on Thursday evening. York Regional Police said it happened at the intersection of 14th Avenue and Reesor Road shortly after 7 p.m. A motorcycle and a van collided, sending the rider to the hospital with serious injuries. Police said the motorcyclist was later pronounced dead.

Police dismantle stolen vehicle ring based out of Vaughan, Ont. auto shop

Police dismantle stolen vehicle ring based out of Vaughan, Ont. auto shop

York Regional Police (YRP) have arrested and charged four people in connection with an investigation into the organized theft, re-vinning and trafficking of stolen vehicles at an auto shop in Vaughan. Re-vinning refers to the practice of stealing a vehicle and putting what appears to be a legitimate vehicle identification number (VIN) on the front