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10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 17, 2026

10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says | battlefordsNOW

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Suspects were being sought in at least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas, including at fire stations, that left four people injured, the city's mayor said Sunday. The city ordered residents of a large part ...

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest ‘game’ | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 17, 2026

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest ‘game’ | battlefordsNOW

SOOKE — A man who shot and killed his friend while the victim was wearing a bulletproof vest as part of a "game" the pair had played before has been sentenced to four years in prison. Adam Steenbergen from Sooke, B.C., pleaded guilty to several charges...

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest 'game'
Toronto.citynews.ca
May 17, 2026

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest 'game'

A man who shot and killed his friend while the victim was wearing a bulletproof vest as part of a "game" the pair had played before has been sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Criminal Justice
Sombach brothers to face off for first time in CFL pre-season game | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 17, 2026

Sombach brothers to face off for first time in CFL pre-season game | battlefordsNOW

Regina's Carson Sombach has come up with a lot of big interceptions over his football career - from registerin...

Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people RCMP are on the lookout for | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 17, 2026

Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people RCMP are on the lookout for | battlefordsNOW

Saskatchewan RCMP's wanted list for May includes people wanted for human trafficking, sexual assault with a we...

Man dead, another arrested after stabbing in Toronto-area neighbourhood - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 17, 2026

Man dead, another arrested after stabbing in Toronto-area neighbourhood - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

Following a stabbing at an apartment, a man in his early 30s was transported to hospital in life-threatening condition and later pronounced dead, Toronto police said.

10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 17, 2026

10 random weekend shootings leave 4 injured in Austin, Texas, mayor says – Brandon Sun

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Suspects were being sought in at least 10 random weekend shootings in Austin, Texas, including at fire stations, that left four people injured, the city

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest ‘game’ – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 17, 2026

Man sentenced to 4 years after shooting and killing friend in bulletproof vest ‘game’ – Brandon Sun

SOOKE - A man who shot and killed his friend while the victim was wearing a bulletproof vest as part of a "game" the pair had played before has been sentenced to four years in prison.

Criminal Justice
WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 17, 2026

WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency - National | Globalnews.ca

Ebola is highly contagious and can be contracted via bodily fluids such as vomit, blood or semen. The disease it causes is rare, but severe and often fatal.

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 17, 2026

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda | battlefordsNOW

ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths. ...

Beldurraren promesa puztuak | Miradas | 7K - zazpika astekaria
Naiz.eus
May 17, 2026

Beldurraren promesa puztuak | Miradas | 7K - zazpika astekaria

Urteko filmik beldurgarriena», «aztoragarria, inoiz ikusi gabea; AEBn estreinatu zenean zorabioak eragin zituen aretoan» eta abar, eta abar. Amua b...

RCMP seize meth and cocaine from stolen vehicle. - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Paherald.sk.ca
May 16, 2026

RCMP seize meth and cocaine from stolen vehicle. - Prince Albert Daily Herald

The Meadow Lake RCMP seized 94 grams of methamphetamine, 11 grams of cocaine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, and an imitation firearm while searching a stolen vehicle on Thunderchild First Nation. Three people have been arrested following the investigation. Micayla Jimmy, 26, Ashton Martell, 35, and Tariq Nicotine, 27, all face multiple charges, including one count each

Drug Crime
ZEE5 Global Unveils the Chilling Trailer of ‘Hathras – 16 Days’, a Compelling Investigative Docu-Series Which Is Streaming Now on ZEE5 Global - High On Films
Highonfilms.com
May 16, 2026

ZEE5 Global Unveils the Chilling Trailer of ‘Hathras – 16 Days’, a Compelling Investigative Docu-Series Which Is Streaming Now on ZEE5 Global - High On Films

ZEE5 Global Unveils the Chilling Trailer of ‘Hathras – 16 Days’, a Compelling Investigative Docu-Series Streaming Now on ZEE5 Global

Teen sentenced for taking part in group robbery – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 15, 2026

Teen sentenced for taking part in group robbery – Brandon Sun

A teen has been sentenced to several months in custody for his part in a four-on-one armed robbery.

Criminal Justice
Man accused in barbecue fork attack denied bail – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 15, 2026

Man accused in barbecue fork attack denied bail – Brandon Sun

A man accused of attacking a random man on the street with a barbecue fork one week after being arrested for another assault was denied bail in Brandon provincial court on Friday.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Toronto man gets 15-year sentence in killing of Red Pheasant Cree Nation woman | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 15, 2026

Toronto man gets 15-year sentence in killing of Red Pheasant Cree Nation woman | battlefordsNOW

More than a year after Pearl Benson was found critically injured outside a North Battleford business, the case...

Criminal Justice
Flood at Kenora, Ont. hospital caused by broken washroom pipe - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 15, 2026

Flood at Kenora, Ont. hospital caused by broken washroom pipe - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

A break in a washroom pipe caused damage to 25 per cent of the space at Lake of the Woods District Hospital, hospital officials confirmed Friday.

Two brothers convicted in stabbing death of Montreal man
Montrealgazette.com
May 15, 2026

Two brothers convicted in stabbing death of Montreal man

Conor Patrick O'Loughlin, 27, was stabbed to death on May 18, 2024.

Observant parent thwarted abduction attempt of girl, 7, from B.C. school: police | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 15, 2026

Observant parent thwarted abduction attempt of girl, 7, from B.C. school: police | battlefordsNOW

CHILLIWACK — Police in Chilliwack say the attempted abduction of a seven-year-old girl from a school on Wednesday, by a man wearing a "purple bunny-like mask", was thwarted by a concerned parent. RCMP were called to the grounds of Chilliwack Elementar...

Shots fired following early morning crash in Airdrie, RCMP investigating  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 15, 2026

Shots fired following early morning crash in Airdrie, RCMP investigating | Globalnews.ca

Airdrie RCMP say four people were sent to hospital after shots were fired during an 'altercation' between several vehicles early Friday morning.