Dayne Patterson
Reporter
Dayne Patterson is a reporter for CBC News. He has a master's degree in journalism with an interest in data reporting and Indigenous affairs. Reach him at dayne.patterson@cbc.ca.
Latest from Dayne Patterson
Saskatoon walking soccer program brings exercise at a low-impact pace
Saskatoon's walking soccer drop-in program is one of many fielded across the province as the sport's popularity rises.
Canada -Saskatoon |
Sask. appeal court gives 2 thumbs up to decision that emoji is contractually binding
Saskatchewan's highest court has dismissed an appeal from a Saskatchewan farmer, upholding a decision that a thumbs-up emoji sent meant he agreed to a $58,000 contract.
Canada -Saskatchewan |
Despite softer federal clean electricity targets, Sask. government still opposed to regulations
Saskatchewan is opposing new federal energy regulations it says are "unconstitutional" and not economically feasible, despite changes made to accommodate the province.
Canada -Saskatchewan |
Alberta laid out new rules for wind, solar power. Some say it should do the same for oil
How do existing oil sector regulations compare with new regulations laid out for the renewable energy sector?
Canada -Calgary |
Calgary parents plead guilty to manslaughter in 18-month-old child's death
The parents of 18-month-old Gabriel Pasqua Sinclair have pleaded guilty to manslaughter in his death.
Canada -Calgary |
Former Alberta justice minister Jonathan Denis reprimanded for professional misconduct
A Law Society of Alberta disciplinary panel has fined and reprimanded a former Alberta justice minister for two instances of professional misconduct and has reserved its decision on whether Jonathan Denis will have to pay costs.
Canada -Calgary |
Testimony identifies gaps in complaint process during inquiry into violent Calgary arrest
The inquiry examining the violent arrest of Calgarian Godfred Addai-Nyamekye is looking at the police complaint investigation and why officers who left him in the cold were not included in his complaint, despite his insistence that was his intention.
Canada -Calgary |
Calgary man speaks at inquiry examining investigation of his violent arrest
An ongoing inquiry, led by the Law Enforcement Review Board, is focusing on whether the Calgary Police Service's actions and investigation into Addai-Nyamekye's complaint about his arrest complied with police policy.
Canada -Calgary |
Killer sentenced to 4½ years in Colton Crowshoe's death, 10 years after victim went missing
Wiley Provost, 30, strangled Crowshoe near a home where they had been partying. The two were considered close friends at the time of the death.
Canada -Calgary |
Albertans spending millions on illegal cigarettes, diverting tax revenue: report
A new report says smokers are spending less money on cigarettes in Alberta, while hundreds of millions of dollars are instead being used to buy illegal smokes for a fraction of the price.
Canada -Calgary |