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Man shot and killed inside Surrey office building - BC | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 5, 2026

Man shot and killed inside Surrey office building - BC | Globalnews.ca

When officers arrived, they found a person suffering from gunshot wounds, but they succumbed to their injuries at the scene, police said.

Families of MMIWGT2S+ say funds must be re-focused
Aptnnews.ca
May 4, 2026

Families of MMIWGT2S+ say funds must be re-focused

In an open letter, families of MMIWGT2S+ spoke of concerns with how government money is spent and decisions are carried out

Calgary police report more than 60 locker thefts at local recreation centres  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 4, 2026

Calgary police report more than 60 locker thefts at local recreation centres | Globalnews.ca

Calgary police have charged a 37-year-old woman from High River in connection with the investigation into dozens of thefts from lockers at recreational facilities in Calgary.

Calgary man charged with murder of his children was in court Monday  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 4, 2026

Calgary man charged with murder of his children was in court Monday | Globalnews.ca

The man was arrested last Thursday outside his vehicle, after police allege he called 911 and later confessed that he had killed his children.

Calgary police issue shelter-in-place advisory for northeast neighbourhood - Calgary | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 4, 2026

Calgary police issue shelter-in-place advisory for northeast neighbourhood - Calgary | Globalnews.ca

Residents of Trollinger Street in the northeast Calgary community of Thorncliffe were advised to shelter in place Monday morning as officers responded to a weapons call.

Saskatoon police investigate Pleasant Hill woman’s death as a homicide - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 4, 2026

Saskatoon police investigate Pleasant Hill woman’s death as a homicide - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca

A 77-year-old woman was found dead in her Saskatoon home on Sunday night, according to the Saskatoon Police Service's news release that says it is investigating it is a homicide.

Was Yungblud kidnapped by Canadians? Rocker gives all at Coca-Cola Coliseum, then cancels two US shows - NOW Toronto
Nowtoronto.com
May 4, 2026

Was Yungblud kidnapped by Canadians? Rocker gives all at Coca-Cola Coliseum, then cancels two US shows - NOW Toronto

Yungblud rocks Toronto’s Coca-Cola Coliseum, jokes about being “kidnapped by Canadians,” and later postpones two US tour dates.

Evacuation alert remains in place for residents near Fort McMurray  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 4, 2026

Evacuation alert remains in place for residents near Fort McMurray | Globalnews.ca

While river levels and floodwaters have been receding in the Fort McMurray area, more than 130 residents in the nearby community of Draper remain on evacuation alert.

Alberta man charged with murder after two bodies found in home in Langley, B.C. – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 4, 2026

Alberta man charged with murder after two bodies found in home in Langley, B.C. – Brandon Sun

SURREY – An Alberta man has been charged with second-degree murder after an 18-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were found dead inside a Langley, B.C., home last week. Homicide investigators...

Britney Spears pleads guilty in DUI case, will avoid jail time - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 4, 2026

Britney Spears pleads guilty in DUI case, will avoid jail time - National | Globalnews.ca

Prior to her arraignment, Britney Spears voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility, according to a representative for the singer.

Criminal Justice
“Pearson is a disaster,’ Pierre Poilievre backs provincial plan to expand Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport - NOW Toronto
Nowtoronto.com
May 4, 2026

“Pearson is a disaster,’ Pierre Poilievre backs provincial plan to expand Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport - NOW Toronto

Pierre Poilievre told reporters at a press conference that he supports Doug Ford’s decision to expand Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport.

Steven Tyler Heading to Trial for Sexual Assault Case After Judge Dismisses Much of Lawsuit
Consequence.net
May 4, 2026

Steven Tyler Heading to Trial for Sexual Assault Case After Judge Dismisses Much of Lawsuit

A judge has dismissed most of a child sexual assault case against Steven Tyler, but the case will still go to trial on one remaining aspect of the lawsuit.

Criminal Justice
OPP seize $4.1M in drugs, dismantle Ontario and Quebec networks  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 4, 2026

OPP seize $4.1M in drugs, dismantle Ontario and Quebec networks | Globalnews.ca

Ontario Provincial Police say officers in the province and Quebec have seized $4.1 million in drugs and dismantled several networks.

Drug Crime
Ontario plans to give transit constables power to arrest drug users as soon as July 1 - NOW Toronto
Nowtoronto.com
May 4, 2026

Ontario plans to give transit constables power to arrest drug users as soon as July 1 - NOW Toronto

Ontario plans to expand transit constables’ powers to fine or arrest for drug use and crack down on illegal drug production.

Drug Crime
Ford government planning new powers for transit constables to deal with drug use  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 4, 2026

Ford government planning new powers for transit constables to deal with drug use | Globalnews.ca

Solicitor General Michael Kerzner teased new legislative changes he said would let special constables issue tickets to people using drugs on public transit.

Globalnews.ca
May 4, 2026

Assault case for stepfather of missing Nova Scotia children delayed until summer - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

An assault case involving the stepfather of two missing Nova Scotian children has been rescheduled to July.

Quebec men charged after Ontario man left with ‘life-altering’ injuries from robbery  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 4, 2026

Quebec men charged after Ontario man left with ‘life-altering’ injuries from robbery | Globalnews.ca

Three men from Quebec are facing charges after an Ontario man was left with 'life-altering' injuries from a robbery over the weekend.

Ontario’s top court set to hear Nygard’s appeal of sex assault conviction, sentence  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 4, 2026

Ontario’s top court set to hear Nygard’s appeal of sex assault conviction, sentence | Globalnews.ca

The Ontario Court of Appeal is set to hear Peter Nygard's appeal of his sexual assault convictions and prison sentence on Monday.

Criminal Justice
Lawyers say ban on naming man in sex assault case ‘illegal’ - The Turtle Island News
Theturtleislandnews.com
May 4, 2026

Lawyers say ban on naming man in sex assault case ‘illegal’ - The Turtle Island News

By Arty Sarkisian, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News A court-ordered ban on naming a man accused of sexual assault is an infringement on the free press, lawyers argued in court Friday. “This is a very serious issue,” said Alyssa Holland, a lawyer for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp., who appeared virtually to request the ban be struck down. The man is facing historical criminal allegations but the Youth Criminal Justice Act prohibits media from publishing his name or any identifying details. He also faces charges as an adult. Alan Regel, the man’s lawyer, argued the ban should apply to the adult charges as well. Justice of the Peace Amanda Soper placed the publication ban on naming the man on all charges after hearing an oral request April 11 from the

Calgary man charged with murder of 2 children makes brief court appearance – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 4, 2026

Calgary man charged with murder of 2 children makes brief court appearance – Brandon Sun

CALGARY – A Calgary man accused of killing his two young children remains in custody after making a brief court appearance. The 37-year-old, who faces two counts of first-degree murder, showed n...