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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.

Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern Congo, hundreds of cases suspected - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 15, 2026

Ebola outbreak kills 65 in eastern Congo, hundreds of cases suspected - National | Globalnews.ca

This outbreak comes five months after another deadly spread of the Ebola virus in the central African nation, which led to 43 deaths.

‘Purple bunny-like mask’: Man charged with trying to kidnap girl, 7, from B.C. school  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 15, 2026

‘Purple bunny-like mask’: Man charged with trying to kidnap girl, 7, from B.C. school | Globalnews.ca

Police say charges have been laid against a man in the attempted abduction of a seven-year-old girl from an elementary school in Chilliwack, B.C.

Violent Crime
Police charge five 'Calgary men' in violent South Asian extortion-linked kidnapping case
Westernstandard.news
May 15, 2026

Police charge five 'Calgary men' in violent South Asian extortion-linked kidnapping case

Calgary police have laid charges against five men following what investigators describe as a violent, coordinated kidnapping tied to an ongoing extortion series targeting members of the South Asian community, marking what officers say is a significant escalation in the pattern of attacks.

Independent probe sought into antisemitism allegations within Toronto police - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 15, 2026

Independent probe sought into antisemitism allegations within Toronto police - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

The Toronto Police Service Board is seeking an independent probe into allegations made by a former senior officer that antisemitism and racism are rife within the force.

Observant parent thwarted abduction attempt of girl, 7, from B.C. school: police – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 15, 2026

Observant parent thwarted abduction attempt of girl, 7, from B.C. school: police – Brandon Sun

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.

Ontario’s top court expected to release decision in Peter Nygard’s appeal  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 15, 2026

Ontario’s top court expected to release decision in Peter Nygard’s appeal | Globalnews.ca

Ontario's top court will release its decision Friday in the case of former fashion mogul Peter Nygard, who is contesting his sexual assault convictions and prison sentence.

Criminal Justice
«Neurriak hartzen ez diren bitartean zaila izango da Berdelaren berreskurapena» | Haria | IRRATIA
Irratia.naiz.eus
May 15, 2026

«Neurriak hartzen ez diren bitartean zaila izango da Berdelaren berreskurapena» | Haria | IRRATIA

Txitxarroa, berdela, sardinak eta antxoak izaten ditugu nagusiki plater gainean urte sasoi honetan. Antxoaren kanpainarekin konforme omen dago sekt...

Africa top health body confirms new Ebola outbreak in remote Congo province | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 15, 2026

Africa top health body confirms new Ebola outbreak in remote Congo province | battlefordsNOW

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Africa CDC, the continent's top public health body, on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far. The deaths and suspected cases h...

Africa top health body confirms new Ebola outbreak in remote Congo province – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 15, 2026

Africa top health body confirms new Ebola outbreak in remote Congo province – Brandon Sun

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) — Africa CDC, the continent

‘Purple bunny-like mask’: Man charged with trying to kidnap girl, 7, from B.C. school | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 15, 2026

‘Purple bunny-like mask’: Man charged with trying to kidnap girl, 7, from B.C. school | battlefordsNOW

CHILLIWACK — Police say charges have been laid against a man in the attempted abduction of a seven-year-old girl from an elementary school in Chilliwack, B.C. RCMP say they are seeking witnesses to the attempted abduction on the grounds of Chilliwack C...

Man stabbed near St. Lawrence Market, suspect in custody
Toronto.citynews.ca
May 15, 2026

Man stabbed near St. Lawrence Market, suspect in custody

Toronto police say a man was stabbed in the Front Street East and Market Street area on Thursday night.

'Purple bunny-like mask': Man charged with trying to kidnap girl, 7, from B.C. school
Toronto.citynews.ca
May 15, 2026

'Purple bunny-like mask': Man charged with trying to kidnap girl, 7, from B.C. school

CHILLIWACK — Police say charges have been laid against a man in the attempted abduction of a seven-year-old girl from an elementary school in Chilliwack, B.C. RCMP say they are seeking witnesses to the attempted abduction on the grounds of Chilliwack Central Elementary School on Wednesday morning, including anyone who saw someone wearing a “purple […]