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Calgary police warn parents, teens about online 'sextortion' scam

Calgary police warn parents, teens about online 'sextortion' scam

Police in Calgary are warning about an online "sextortion" scam, saying they have already had 48 reports this year and most have targeted teenage boys.
Amanda Todd trial starts Monday in New Westminster

Amanda Todd trial starts Monday in New Westminster

A fundraiser for a Port Coquitlam society named after Amanda Todd, a B.C. student who committed suicide, will run concurrently with a trial for the man accused of cyberbullying her.
Independent legislature member Loewen enters Alberta UCP leadership race

Independent legislature member Loewen enters Alberta UCP leadership race

The first United Conservative backbencher to publicly call for Premier Jason Kenney to quit is now running to replace him as party leader and premier.
Morphine, methadone levels in Metro Vancouver wastewater Canada's highest

Morphine, methadone levels in Metro Vancouver wastewater Canada's highest

Levels of morphine and methadone in Metro Vancouver’s wastewater were Canada’s highest in 2019 and 2020, a reflection of high crime rates and heroin use, says a recent Statistics Canada report.
Southern Alberta resident loses over $3,000 in phone scam

Southern Alberta resident loses over $3,000 in phone scam

Person posing as bank security over the phone used pressure tactics and scammed thousands from Southern Alberta resident.
Hot summer temperatures, big storms to sweep much of Canada, Weather Network predicts

Hot summer temperatures, big storms to sweep much of Canada, Weather Network predicts

Alberta can expect more precipitation says meteorologist in a look at the weather this summer across the country.
Missing Calgary man's remains located near Morley by Cochrane RCMP

Missing Calgary man's remains located near Morley by Cochrane RCMP

Calgarian Keanan Crane's remains found after a month and a half missing.
Updated: Fatal collision reported near Irricana involving school bus, motorcyclist

Updated: Fatal collision reported near Irricana involving school bus, motorcyclist

One person killed in collision near Irricana yesterday afternoon.
Tim Hortons app collected vast amounts of sensitive data: privacy watchdogs

Tim Hortons app collected vast amounts of sensitive data: privacy watchdogs

Federal and provincial privacy watchdogs say the Tim Hortons mobile ordering app violated the law by collecting vast amounts of location information from customers.
Sundre RCMP seek help finding missing woman

Sundre RCMP seek help finding missing woman

Missing 36-year-old female from Pincher Creek was last seen in Sundre in Central Alberta.
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