ASIRT says ‘no evidence’ Calgary police caused or contributed to man’s death – Calgary newsthirst.

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Alberta’s police watchdog says Calgary Police are not at fault for the death of a man in custody earlier this month. The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) says the man was arrested Oct. 18, after officers were called out to reports of a disturbance with a…

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Inquest into Winnipeg custody deaths calls for joint police-paramedic response – Winnipeg newsthirst.

By Brittany Hobson The Canadian Press Posted October 25, 2024 2:15 pm Updated October 25, 2024 2:17 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Manitoba judge is calling for the creation of a specialized team of police and paramedics to respond when people are in crisis. The recommendation is made in…

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Nova Scotia premier appoints new finance minister after cabinet resignation – Halifax newsthirst.

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 25, 2024 10:33 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston has announced a cabinet shuffle today, appointing Tim Halman as finance minister and deputy premier. Halman will retain his portfolio as environment minister as he replaces Allan MacMaster…

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