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Winnipeg police training needs update after fatal shooting of 16-year-old: expert  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 2, 2026

Winnipeg police training needs update after fatal shooting of 16-year-old: expert | Globalnews.ca

A policing expert recommended Friday that Winnipeg police factor in age and someone's cultural background when responding to high-risk situations.

Man, 35, wanted in Scarborough sex assault investigation
Toronto.citynews.ca
May 1, 2026

Man, 35, wanted in Scarborough sex assault investigation

A 35-year-old man from Whitby has been charged in connection with a sexual assault investigation that allegedly took place in Scarborough last month.

First Nations must lead and govern investment of capital in projects on their lands - Windspeaker.com
Windspeaker.com
May 1, 2026

First Nations must lead and govern investment of capital in projects on their lands - Windspeaker.com

The Anishinabek Nation and Chippewas of the Thames First Nation acknowledge the Government of Canada’s recent announcement to establish a national Sovereign Wealth Fund as an important step toward advancing economic growth and long-term prosperity. “This moment presents an opportunity to align national economic priorities with First Nation rights, economic reconciliation, and long-term investment certainty. Yesterday, Prime Minister Carney said, ‘This is our country, this is your future, and we are building it together.’

Behchoko, NWT remains on lockdown after alleged shooting, 1 suspect at large | Burns Lake Lakes District News
Burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com
May 1, 2026

Behchoko, NWT remains on lockdown after alleged shooting, 1 suspect at large | Burns Lake Lakes District News

RCMP say multiple people have been arrested after reports of shots fired earlier in day

Behchoko, NWT remains on lockdown after alleged shooting, 1 suspect at large | Campbell River Mirror
Campbellrivermirror.com
May 1, 2026

Behchoko, NWT remains on lockdown after alleged shooting, 1 suspect at large | Campbell River Mirror

RCMP say multiple people have been arrested after reports of shots fired earlier in day

Behchoko, NWT remains on lockdown after alleged shooting, 1 suspect at large | Barriere North Thompson Star
Barrierestarjournal.com
May 1, 2026

Behchoko, NWT remains on lockdown after alleged shooting, 1 suspect at large | Barriere North Thompson Star

RCMP say multiple people have been arrested after reports of shots fired earlier in day

Behchoko, NWT remains on lockdown after alleged shooting, 1 suspect at large | Abbotsford News
Abbynews.com
May 1, 2026

Behchoko, NWT remains on lockdown after alleged shooting, 1 suspect at large | Abbotsford News

RCMP say multiple people have been arrested after reports of shots fired earlier in day

Behchoko, NWT remains on lockdown after alleged shooting, 1 suspect at large | 100 Mile Free Press
100Milefreepress.net
May 1, 2026

Behchoko, NWT remains on lockdown after alleged shooting, 1 suspect at large | 100 Mile Free Press

RCMP say multiple people have been arrested after reports of shots fired earlier in day

Man wanted for murder in North Battleford after RCMP investigation | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 1, 2026

Man wanted for murder in North Battleford after RCMP investigation | battlefordsNOW

An investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit has resulted in a man being charged in rel...

Criminal Justice
OpenAI Faces Lawsuits Over Deadly Mass Shooting in Canada - CNET
Cnet.com
May 1, 2026

OpenAI Faces Lawsuits Over Deadly Mass Shooting in Canada - CNET

In 2025, OpenAI banned a ChatGPT account linked to the alleged shooter. CEO Sam Altman later said he was sorry the company didn't alert law enforcement.

Violent Crime
Police release photo of a suspect related to two synagogue shootings in the Toronto area
Thecjn.ca
May 1, 2026

Police release photo of a suspect related to two synagogue shootings in the Toronto area

Shaarei Shomayim Synagogue and Beth Avraham Yoseph of Toronto were shot at on March 6-7, 2026.

BREAKING: Calgary man charged with murdering two children
Westernstandard.news
May 1, 2026

BREAKING: Calgary man charged with murdering two children

A 37-year-old Calgary man has been charged with murdering two children, whose bodies were found in a Jeep on a northwest Calgary road.

Murder charges laid after 2 children found dead in vehicle in Calgary  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 1, 2026

Murder charges laid after 2 children found dead in vehicle in Calgary | Globalnews.ca

A 37-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of two children, whose bodies were found in a vehicle in Calgary on Thursday.

Violent Crime
Best Songs of the Week: Staff Picks April 25th - May 1st
Consequence.net
May 1, 2026

Best Songs of the Week: Staff Picks April 25th - May 1st

The best songs of the week include new music from SZA, Chanel Beads, KenTheMan, Lip Critic, and more.

Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing Florida student - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 1, 2026

Body found in Tampa Bay identified as 2nd missing Florida student - National | Globalnews.ca

Nahida Bristy’s remains were found in a garbage bag by a kayaker whose fishing line got snagged, two days after Zamil Limon's body was discovered.

Surrey Police seek witnesses in assault on 8-year-old at Vaisakhi amusement rides | Abbotsford News
Abbynews.com
May 1, 2026

Surrey Police seek witnesses in assault on 8-year-old at Vaisakhi amusement rides | Abbotsford News

Alleged assault happened on April 19 in the “Kreepy Kastle”

Feds to hike max fine for airlines abusing passenger protection regulations to $1M | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 1, 2026

Feds to hike max fine for airlines abusing passenger protection regulations to $1M | battlefordsNOW

OTTAWA — The federal government plans to quadruple to $1 million the maximum fine for airlines that repeatedly violate passengers' rights. Transport Minister Steven MacKinnon says fining airlines is a last resort but the current system isn't working. T...

CP NewsAlert: Murder charges after 2 children found dead in vehicle in Calgary | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 1, 2026

CP NewsAlert: Murder charges after 2 children found dead in vehicle in Calgary | battlefordsNOW

CALGARY — Court records show a 37-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of two children, whose bodies were found in a vehicle in Calgary. Police have said the victims were under 10 years old. The man was arrested outside ...

Quebec City mosque shooter asks court for transfer to medium-security prison  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 1, 2026

Quebec City mosque shooter asks court for transfer to medium-security prison | Globalnews.ca

Quebec City mosque shooter Alexandre Bissonnette has asked to be transferred from a maximum- to a medium-security prison, citing concerns over his safety and mental health.

Criminal Justice
Suspect dies fleeing police after Toronto apartment stabbing - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 1, 2026

Suspect dies fleeing police after Toronto apartment stabbing - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

Toronto police said they were called to a building near Sherbourne Street and St. James Avenue around 11 a.m. to respond to a stabbing.