Monday, August 7th, 2023
Police body cameras aren’t always bad news for accused, lawyers say
More New Brunswick officers will be wearing cameras when interacting with the public As body cameras for police become permanent in some New Brunswick communities, the new technology has become a mainstay in court proceedings — sometimes to the benefit of the accused and sometimes to their detriment. Last week, the Fredericton Police Force announced its six-year pilot program with body cameras was successful, and it equipped all of its front-line officers with the technology. The Saint John Police Force plans a full rollout this summer. RCMP began testing body cameras this spring inRead more
Parents say Canadian scouts learning ‘resiliency’ as storm forces jamboree to move in South Korea Social Sharing
Jamboree to move from site in Buan, with activities expected to continue in Seoul, Scouts Canada says Canadian parents with children at an international scout jamboree in South Korea say despite multiple weather and climate related hiccups threatening to call down the event, they’re happy their children are getting the chance to stay abroad. The first week of the World Scout Jamboree in Buan was marked by extreme heat, resulting in hundreds of participants being treated for heat-related ailments and thousands of British and American scouts moving offsite. The Canadian contingent elected to stay. But onRead more