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Calgary police investigating March shooting, seeking public assistance  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 16, 2026

Calgary police investigating March shooting, seeking public assistance | Globalnews.ca

Calgary police are asking for the public's help investigating a shooting after two men showed up at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in late March with gunshot wounds.

Violent Crime
Surrey traffic stop leads to major fentanyl, cocaine and meth seizure; foreign student arrested
Westernstandard.news
Apr 16, 2026

Surrey traffic stop leads to major fentanyl, cocaine and meth seizure; foreign student arrested

A proactive traffic stop in Surrey has resulted in one of the region’s latest significant drug seizures, with more than three kilograms of illicit substances taken off the street and two individuals arrested, according to the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia.

Drug Crime
CBSA detector dog finds 5 kgs of undeclared meats and butter in luggage from Germany
Toronto.citynews.ca
Apr 16, 2026

CBSA detector dog finds 5 kgs of undeclared meats and butter in luggage from Germany

Canine sleuth Jerry found the salami, sausage and butter in a traveller's luggage arriving from Germany.

‘Extraordinary brutality’: Life sentence for man who killed teen in Montreal drive-by - Montreal | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 16, 2026

‘Extraordinary brutality’: Life sentence for man who killed teen in Montreal drive-by - Montreal | Globalnews.ca

The death of a 15-year-old girl in a drive-by shooting highlights the tragic consequences of gun violence, a Quebec Superior Court judge said Thursday.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
2 arrested in Amherst, N.S. fatal shooting, warrant for 3rd suspect - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 16, 2026

2 arrested in Amherst, N.S. fatal shooting, warrant for 3rd suspect - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

Police in Amherst, N.S., have arrested two suspects in this week's fatal shooting, while the search continues for a third suspect.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Man pleads guilty in Lindsay, Ont., break-in case that became political flashpoint  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 16, 2026

Man pleads guilty in Lindsay, Ont., break-in case that became political flashpoint | Globalnews.ca

The man accused of breaking into a Lindsay, Ont., apartment last year in a case that became a political flashpoint over Canadians' rights to defend their homes has pleaded guilty.

Criminal Justice
Former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide, police say - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 16, 2026

Former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide, police say - National | Globalnews.ca

Police in Virginia say Justin Fairfax, the state's former lieutenant governor, shot and killed his wife and then fatally shot himself.

Police say former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Apr 16, 2026

Police say former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide | battlefordsNOW

ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) — Police in Virginia say Justin Fairfax, the state’s former lieutenant governor, shot and killed his wife and then fatally shot himself. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis said Thursday that both were found dead a...

Lambton College shooting suspect may be ‘attempting to alter’ appearance, clothing: police  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 16, 2026

Lambton College shooting suspect may be ‘attempting to alter’ appearance, clothing: police | Globalnews.ca

A 24-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal triple shooting at an Ontario college earlier this month may be 'attempting to alter' his appearance and clothing.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Police say former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
Apr 16, 2026

Police say former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide – Brandon Sun

ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) — Police in Virginia say Justin Fairfax, the state’s former lieutenant governor, shot and killed his wife and then fatally shot himself. Fairfax County Police Chief Kevin Davis sai...

The Sin Trade by Cheng Si-Yi Trailer
Asianmoviepulse.com
Apr 16, 2026

The Sin Trade by Cheng Si-Yi Trailer

"The Sin Trade" released on April 10. The Sin Trade by Cheng Si-Yi Trailer

NHL roundup: Johnston seals Stars’ regular season-ending shootout win over Sabres | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Apr 16, 2026

NHL roundup: Johnston seals Stars’ regular season-ending shootout win over Sabres | battlefordsNOW

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Wyatt Johnston scored the decisive shootout goal and the Dallas Stars posted their third consecutive 50-win season with a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams. Justin Hr...

Watch Ariana Grande Intimidate Ben Stiller In The First 'Focker In-Law' Trailer
Stereogum.com
Apr 16, 2026

Watch Ariana Grande Intimidate Ben Stiller In The First 'Focker In-Law' Trailer

Rumors are swirling that Ariana Grande is gearing up to release the Eternal Sunshine followup this summer, but in the meantime she has a lot of acting roles coming up after her big break in Wicked. One of those is a lead in the upcoming movie Focker In-Law, the fourth installment in the Meet The…

BREAKING: RCMP responding to reports of gunfire in Quesnel | Barriere North Thompson Star
Barrierestarjournal.com
Apr 16, 2026

BREAKING: RCMP responding to reports of gunfire in Quesnel | Barriere North Thompson Star

Members of the public in the Nason Street area are asked to stay inside at this time

BREAKING: RCMP responding to reports of gunfire in Quesnel | 100 Mile Free Press
100Milefreepress.net
Apr 16, 2026

BREAKING: RCMP responding to reports of gunfire in Quesnel | 100 Mile Free Press

Members of the public in the Nason Street area are asked to stay inside at this time

West Island man charged with attempted murder after alleged hammer attack on daughter - Montreal Gazette
Montrealgazette.com
Apr 16, 2026

West Island man charged with attempted murder after alleged hammer attack on daughter - Montreal Gazette

The victim, a 27-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her upper body.

Yaletown stabbing suspect receives conditional sentence - BC | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 15, 2026

Yaletown stabbing suspect receives conditional sentence - BC | Globalnews.ca

Tamara Jean Hamelin pleaded guilty in December to four counts of assault with a weapon and two counts of assault in connection with the attacks on Oct. 10.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Suspect wanted in Union Station sexual assault investigation
Toronto.citynews.ca
Apr 15, 2026

Suspect wanted in Union Station sexual assault investigation

A Toronto man is wanted in connection to an alleged sexual assault in Union Station. Toronto police say they were called to Union Station on Tuesday just before 3 p.m. for reports of a sexual assault. It’s alleged the suspect was seen loitering inside the station on the concourse level. He then proceeded to walk […]

Calgary police seek public’s help in identifying Bridlewood arson suspect  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 15, 2026

Calgary police seek public’s help in identifying Bridlewood arson suspect | Globalnews.ca

Calgary police have released photos of a suspect wanted by arson investigators in relation to a fire in the southwest community of Bridlewood earlier this month.

Property Crime
Man in custody after woman found dead in downtown Montreal home - Montreal Gazette
Montrealgazette.com
Apr 15, 2026

Man in custody after woman found dead in downtown Montreal home - Montreal Gazette

A man is in police custody after a woman was found dead in a downtown residence.