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2 charged for deadly altercation at Saskatchewan Penitentiary  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 24, 2026

2 charged for deadly altercation at Saskatchewan Penitentiary | Globalnews.ca

Two men were charged with second-degree murder for the killing of Horace Bear, the inmate who died after a fight on Tuesday at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Repeat offender in Abbotsford charged with another break-in | Abbotsford News
Abbynews.com
Apr 24, 2026

Repeat offender in Abbotsford charged with another break-in | Abbotsford News

Jaskaran Singh re-arrested only weeks after release from custody

Roderick Sutherland gets 7.5 years for role in Megan Gallagher homicide - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Paherald.sk.ca
Apr 24, 2026

Roderick Sutherland gets 7.5 years for role in Megan Gallagher homicide - Prince Albert Daily Herald

Michael Joel-Hansen Saskatoon StarPhoenix Brian Gallagher is still processing after the final person involved in the death of his daughter, Megan Michelle Gallagher, was sentenced to seven and a half years, closing a nearly six-year chapter of searching for answers and justice. “I don’t know yet, maybe ask me in another 48 hours. I’ve been

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Many products and packages labelled “home” compostable do not belong in backyard composters – it is time to ban claims that they do - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Paherald.sk.ca
Apr 24, 2026

Many products and packages labelled “home” compostable do not belong in backyard composters – it is time to ban claims that they do - Prince Albert Daily Herald

Susan Antler Now that the Federal Court of Appeal has upheld the federal government’s authority to ban single-use plastic items, it is time for Ottawa to take the next step and close the door on misleading claims that so-called “compostable” products and packaging belong in home or backyard composters. Composting is a vital way to

Woman arrested after man stabbed inside Montreal North home - Montreal Gazette
Montrealgazette.com
Apr 24, 2026

Woman arrested after man stabbed inside Montreal North home - Montreal Gazette

Montreal police say investigators will question the alleged suspect.

Man facing assault charge after player seriously hurt during Ontario hockey game  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 24, 2026

Man facing assault charge after player seriously hurt during Ontario hockey game | Globalnews.ca

A 26-year-old man is facing charges after an alleged on-ice assault during a recreational hockey tournament in Southgate, Ont., last month.

Two men stabbed near Dorval bus terminus - Montreal Gazette
Montrealgazette.com
Apr 24, 2026

Two men stabbed near Dorval bus terminus - Montreal Gazette

No arrests have been made, according to Montreal police.

'The Deal With Iran,' Unpacked by Lennart, Maarten Stuyck
Variety.com
Apr 24, 2026

'The Deal With Iran,' Unpacked by Lennart, Maarten Stuyck

‘The Deal With Iran,’ backed by VRT Canvas, bows outside Belgium at the 2026 Canneseries.

RCMP lay second degree murder charges following investigation into death of Sask - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Paherald.sk.ca
Apr 24, 2026

RCMP lay second degree murder charges following investigation into death of Sask - Prince Albert Daily Herald

The Saskatchewan RCMP have charged two men following an investigation into the death of a Saskatchewan Penitentiary inmate during an altercation on April 21. Investigators have charged 26-year-old Eugene Caisse and 25-year-old Britain Volk with second degree murder. A court date has not been set. The two men are accused of murdering 33-year-old Horace Bear,

RCMP investigating Peace River homicide, seek help identifying suspect  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 23, 2026

RCMP investigating Peace River homicide, seek help identifying suspect | Globalnews.ca

RCMP homicide investigators are asking for the public's help after a man was found dead outside a Petro-Canada gas station in Peace River early Thursday morning.

Break-in suspect arrested following pursuit – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
Apr 23, 2026

Break-in suspect arrested following pursuit – Brandon Sun

Brandon police arrested a suspect in a break and enter following an “extensive search” on Wednesday afternoon. An employee at a business on the 4800 block of Victoria Avenue East called the Brandon Po...

Criminal Justice
Teen charged after weapons taken to school – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
Apr 23, 2026

Teen charged after weapons taken to school – Brandon Sun

WINNIPEG — A teenager is in custody facing criminal charges after allegedly taking a handgun and knives to a school in Grunthal. Officers were told Wednesday morning that an armed student was on his w...

Man, 74, charged in death of 80-year-old woman at Winnipeg apartment - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 23, 2026

Man, 74, charged in death of 80-year-old woman at Winnipeg apartment - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

A 74-year-old man was arrested and is facing second degree murder charges following the killing of an 80-year-old woman in a Winnipeg apartment.

Enter the 'Backrooms' with Liminal Horror Image Gallery - Bloody Disgusting
Bloody.disgusting.com
Apr 23, 2026

Enter the 'Backrooms' with Liminal Horror Image Gallery - Bloody Disgusting

A new batch of images from Backrooms feature Chiwetel Ejiofor (Venom: The Last Dance), Renate Reinsve (A Different Man), and more exploring a mysterious liminal space. Kane Parsons makes his feature directorial debut based on his creepypasta-inspired YouTube series, which debuted in 2022 and has amassed over 190 million views to date. Will Soodik (“Ash vs. […]

Man charged in York Region human trafficking case as police seek more victims  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 23, 2026

Man charged in York Region human trafficking case as police seek more victims | Globalnews.ca

York Regional Police have charged a man in a human trafficking case and are urging possible additional victims to come forward.

Criminal Justice
Harvey Weinstein Faces Skeptical Panel in Bid to Overturn Rape Verdict
Variety.com
Apr 23, 2026

Harvey Weinstein Faces Skeptical Panel in Bid to Overturn Rape Verdict

Harvey Weinstein's attorney faced a skeptical appellate panel on Thursday as he seeks to overturn his 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Russell Brand admits to having sex with 16-year-old, being an ‘exploiter of women’ - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 23, 2026

Russell Brand admits to having sex with 16-year-old, being an ‘exploiter of women’ - National | Globalnews.ca

Russell Brand's comments on U.S. media personality Megyn Kelly's podcast come as he awaits trial in the U.K. over rape and sexual assault allegations.

Violent Crime
Man who abducted child with promise of ice cream, fidget spinners, sentenced to 18 months
Westernstandard.news
Apr 23, 2026

Man who abducted child with promise of ice cream, fidget spinners, sentenced to 18 months

A former real estate agent from Brampton has been sentenced to 18 months behind bars after admitting to abducting a child after promising him ice cream and fidget spinners.

Former Police Officer Arrested for Planning to Kill Black People at Music Festival Mass Shooting
Consequence.net
Apr 23, 2026

Former Police Officer Arrested for Planning to Kill Black People at Music Festival Mass Shooting

A former North Carolina police officer was arrested after allegedly plotting a mass shooting targeting Black people at a major New Orleans music festival.

Man tells court he stabbed Montreal homicide victim
Montrealgazette.com
Apr 23, 2026

Man tells court he stabbed Montreal homicide victim

Brothers Chad and Jayden Pinel are charged with second-degree murder in the death of Conor Patrick O'Loughlin, 27.