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New centre looks to expand support for Manitoba sexual assault survivors - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 17, 2026

New centre looks to expand support for Manitoba sexual assault survivors - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

Staff travel across the Interlake to deliver educational workshops, provide counselling and support survivors when they present at hospitals and RCMP detachments.

D4vd Arrested for Alleged Murder of Celeste Rivas | Billboard News
Billboard.com
Apr 17, 2026

D4vd Arrested for Alleged Murder of Celeste Rivas | Billboard News

Rapper D4vd has been arrested for the alleged murder of 13 year old Celeste Rivas by the LAPD.

Toronto man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting woman in Union Station
Toronto.citynews.ca
Apr 17, 2026

Toronto man arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting woman in Union Station

A Toronto man has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman in Union Station earlier this week.

3 men accused in Surrey extortion-related shooting, fire in court | Abbotsford News
Abbynews.com
Apr 17, 2026

3 men accused in Surrey extortion-related shooting, fire in court | Abbotsford News

Trio who allegedly escaped Crescent Park-area crime scene in rideshare return for disposition April 20

Criminal Justice
RCMP apologizes for planning N.S. training exercise on anniversary of mass shooting - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 17, 2026

RCMP apologizes for planning N.S. training exercise on anniversary of mass shooting - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

The community was one of several locations where a lone gunman fatally shot people during a 13-hour rampage that claimed 22 lives on April 18-19, 2020.

3 men arrested, 1 wanted in series of carjackings across Toronto
Toronto.citynews.ca
Apr 17, 2026

3 men arrested, 1 wanted in series of carjackings across Toronto

Authorities have arrested three men and are searching for one additional suspect who is wanted in connection with a series of carjackings.

Judge declines to dismiss case in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, setting up 3rd trial | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Apr 17, 2026

Judge declines to dismiss case in 1979 disappearance of Etan Patz, setting up 3rd trial | battlefordsNOW

NEW YORK (AP) — The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz is on track for a third trial, after a judge declined Friday to dismiss charges against the onetime New York shop clerk charged with abducting and killing the bo...

Criminal Justice
Sexual assault charges against Alberta spiritual leader and wife stayed  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 17, 2026

Sexual assault charges against Alberta spiritual leader and wife stayed | Globalnews.ca

The Alberta crown prosecutors office has decided not to proceed with sexual assault charges against self-style spiritual leader Johannes (John) de Ruiter and his wife.

‘This was a hateful act,’ Video shows alleged assault on Muslim woman aboard Durham transit, police investigating - NOW Toronto
Nowtoronto.com
Apr 17, 2026

‘This was a hateful act,’ Video shows alleged assault on Muslim woman aboard Durham transit, police investigating - NOW Toronto

Toronto police are investigating after a Muslim woman was allegedly assaulted on a bus in an incident captured on video.

'Gravy plane': Ontario buys used $28.9-million jet for Premier Doug Ford - The Turtle Island News
Theturtleislandnews.com
Apr 17, 2026

'Gravy plane': Ontario buys used $28.9-million jet for Premier Doug Ford - The Turtle Island News

By Liam Casey Ontario taxpayers are footing the bill for a $29-million private jet for Premier Doug Ford’s use, a purchase critics say is a waste of money. The premier’s office said the province bought a used 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 jet for $28.9 million. It will operate out of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. The plane is expected to be operational by the end of July, Ford’s office said. “As part of the job of being premier of Ontario, there is extensive travel within Ontario, a province twice the land mass of Texas,” Ford’s office wrote in a statement. “This is in addition to travel across Canada for Council of the Federation and first ministers’ meetings, which have increased in frequency, as well as travel to the United States to

Woman, 87, facing charges in Ajax assault
Toronto.citynews.ca
Apr 17, 2026

Woman, 87, facing charges in Ajax assault

An 87-year-old woman is facing charged after another woman was assaulted at a home in Ajax on Thursday evening.

Opening statements set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
Apr 17, 2026

Opening statements set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial – Brandon Sun

NEW YORK (AP) — Opening statements are set for Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein ‘s third trial on a New York rape charge. Four days of jury selection wrapped up Friday in the case against the former...

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Calgary police believe victim of early Friday morning shooting was targeted  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 17, 2026

Calgary police believe victim of early Friday morning shooting was targeted | Globalnews.ca

Calgary police are investigating a shooting in the city's southeast that sent a man to hospital in life-threatening condition.

Nugent sentenced to 9 years for manslaughter - The Turtle Island News
Theturtleislandnews.com
Apr 17, 2026

Nugent sentenced to 9 years for manslaughter - The Turtle Island News

By Carrie Ivardi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, TBnewswatch.com THUNDER BAY – Before a packed courtroom on Wednesday, Brady Nugent was sentenced to nine years in prison for taking the life of Tyler Blouin on May 5, 2024. In her decision Justice Claudia Belda emphasized the devastating loss to Blouin’s family. She said the victim leaves behind two young sons and a family that loved him. The incident took place in the area of Camelot and St. Paul streets around 2:30 a.m. on May 5, 2024. Belda, who reviewed the facts of the case that were heard during the sentencing hearing on April 2, said that in balancing the mitigating versus the aggravating factors, the scale had to be weighted towards severity. Brady Nugent pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Aug. 6,

'Gravy plane': Ontario buys used $28.9-million jet for Premier Doug Ford - The Turtle Island News
Theturtleislandnews.com
Apr 17, 2026

'Gravy plane': Ontario buys used $28.9-million jet for Premier Doug Ford - The Turtle Island News

By Liam Casey Ontario taxpayers are footing the bill for a $29-million private jet for Premier Doug Ford’s use, a purchase opposition leaders say is a waste of money. The premier’s office said the province bought a used 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 jet for $28.9 million. It will operate out of Toronto’s Pearson International Airport. The plane is expected to be operational by the end of July, Ford’s office said. “As part of the job of being premier of Ontario, there is extensive travel within Ontario, a province twice the land mass of Texas,” Ford’s office wrote in a statement. “This is in addition to travel across Canada for Council of the Federation and first ministers’ meetings, which have increased in frequency, as well as travel to the United States

Nova Scotia man accused of sexually abusing children since the 1970s: RCMP - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 17, 2026

Nova Scotia man accused of sexually abusing children since the 1970s: RCMP - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

Investigators say all of the complainants were known to the accused and were children or youth when the alleged assaults occurred.

Violent Crime
Former Saskatoon officer gets conditional discharge for off-duty assault at party - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Paherald.sk.ca
Apr 17, 2026

Former Saskatoon officer gets conditional discharge for off-duty assault at party - Prince Albert Daily Herald

Michael Joel-Hansen Saskatoon StarPhoenix A dismissed Saskatoon Police Service constable offered an apology to a former colleague in a provincial courtroom on Thursday for assaulting her at a house party in September 2024. Dylan Kemp said he invited the woman to his home for an evening of “safety and enjoyment.” “That’s not what happened that

Criminal Justice
LLRIB names first vice-chief, marking governance shift - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Paherald.sk.ca
Apr 17, 2026

LLRIB names first vice-chief, marking governance shift - Prince Albert Daily Herald

Nicole Goldsworthy Local Journalism Initiative Reporter SaskToday.ca LAC LA RONGE INDIAN BAND — The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has named its first-ever vice-chief, marking a historic shift in its governance structure. The LLRIB has appointed Coun. Jimmy Charles as vice-chief, a newly created role aimed at strengthening leadership capacity, the band said in

No charges will be filed against Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex, Dakota Mortensen - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 17, 2026

No charges will be filed against Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex, Dakota Mortensen - National | Globalnews.ca

The news comes two days after the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office declined to file charges against Taylor Frankie Paul.

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 17, 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