The RCMP in Alberta is looking to expand its PACT teams joint response teams that pair Mounties with health professionals to respond to mental health calls. But the units don't operate the same way everywhere, which means those dealing with addiction or mental health problems can't be certain a health-care worker will accompany police on a call.
More than 300 people turned out for a memorial service on Saturday to mourn the loss of Dani Cooper, a 27-year-old who was shot and killed by police in North Vancouver last month.