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1 person killed in downtown Hamilton shooting: police
Toronto.citynews.ca
May 1, 2026

1 person killed in downtown Hamilton shooting: police

One person has died after a shooting in downtown Hamilton on Thursday night, according to police.

False alarm: Longueuil police say no weapon found at school where firearm was reported - Montreal Gazette
Montrealgazette.com
Apr 30, 2026

False alarm: Longueuil police say no weapon found at school where firearm was reported - Montreal Gazette

High school students were evacuated from École secondaire Gerard-Filion around 1 p.m. Thursday.

Man charged with manslaughter in EPS officers’ deaths being used a scapegoat: defence  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 30, 2026

Man charged with manslaughter in EPS officers’ deaths being used a scapegoat: defence | Globalnews.ca

The Crown argues Dennis Okeymow sold the rifle illegally to a minor with mental illness and should have known there was a risk people would have been harmed or killed.

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Complainant in Nikolaj Sorensen sexual assault case reveals identity | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Apr 30, 2026

Complainant in Nikolaj Sorensen sexual assault case reveals identity | battlefordsNOW

The woman who has alleged Canadian-Danish figure skater Nikolaj Sorensen sexually assaulted her has publicly identified herself, saying she hopes doing so will help create a safer environment in the sport. Ashley Foy, an American figure skating coach a...

Violent Crime
Trump-Backed Candidate Joins Call for Unlimited Film and TV Incentive
Variety.com
Apr 30, 2026

Trump-Backed Candidate Joins Call for Unlimited Film and TV Incentive

Steve Hilton, the Trump-endorsed candidate for California governor, joined in calls for an unlimited state subsidy for film and TV production.

Sentencing date set for woman guilty in Battle River RM animal neglect case | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Apr 30, 2026

Sentencing date set for woman guilty in Battle River RM animal neglect case | battlefordsNOW

Ellen Haudeck has been found guilty in North Battleford provincial court following a trial into animal abuse a...

Criminal Justice
Online sales of stolen construction goods lead to charges in Lloydminster | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Apr 30, 2026

Online sales of stolen construction goods lead to charges in Lloydminster | battlefordsNOW

A Lloydminster man is facing multiple charges after RCMP linked a series of construction site break-ins to sto...

Property Crime
Jury selection begins for men accused of killing Fortis employee near Calgary  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 30, 2026

Jury selection begins for men accused of killing Fortis employee near Calgary | Globalnews.ca

Jury selection took place Friday in the trial of two men charged with second degree murder and attempted murder following a shooting and province-wide manhunt in August 2024.

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Former RCMP officer who killed lover has sentence reduced - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 30, 2026

Former RCMP officer who killed lover has sentence reduced - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca

The two men were not related and were having an intimate relationship before Braden Herman's naked body was found dead in a park on the outskirts of Prince Albert.

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Three hospitalized after multiple stabbings in Stanley Mission   | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Apr 30, 2026

Three hospitalized after multiple stabbings in Stanley Mission   | battlefordsNOW

RCMP in Stanley Mission have arrested several people following multiple stabbings in the community early Thurs...

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Air Canada suspends 2026 full-year guidance amid uncertain jet fuel costs
Toronto.citynews.ca
Apr 30, 2026

Air Canada suspends 2026 full-year guidance amid uncertain jet fuel costs

MONTREAL — Air Canada is suspending its guidance for the full 2026 year as jet fuel prices remain volatile due to war in the Middle East, though it did offer an outlook for the second quarter. The news comes as the Montreal-based airline reported net income of $48 million during the first quarter, compared with […]

Man charged after alleged hate-motivated assault in College and Spadina area
Toronto.citynews.ca
Apr 30, 2026

Man charged after alleged hate-motivated assault in College and Spadina area

Toronto police have arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of a hate-motivated assault near University of Toronto's St. George campus.

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2 children found dead in Calgary vehicle, homicide team investigating  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 30, 2026

2 children found dead in Calgary vehicle, homicide team investigating | Globalnews.ca

Calgary police said one person is in custody after the bodies of two children, believed to be under the age of 10, were found inside a vehicle in the city's northwest.

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Winnipeg city councillor accused of sexual assault removed from committees - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 30, 2026

Winnipeg city councillor accused of sexual assault removed from committees - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

Russ Wyatt, city councillor for Transcona, was removed from seven committees by a unanimous vote on Thursday. He is accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a man last year.

Criminal Justice
Antisemitism allegations within Toronto police to be investigated, chief says - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 30, 2026

Antisemitism allegations within Toronto police to be investigated, chief says - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

Hank Idsinga said he witnessed cases of antisemitism, racism and had concerns around corruption in the Toronto Police Service's senior ranks.

Criminal Justice
BREAKING: Two children found dead inside Jeep in Calgary intersection; man in custody
Westernstandard.news
Apr 30, 2026

BREAKING: Two children found dead inside Jeep in Calgary intersection; man in custody

Two children under 10 years old have been found dead inside a Jeep in a northwest Calgary intersection.

Samsung 'Devil Wears Prada 2' AI Ad: Watch Online
Variety.com
Apr 30, 2026

Samsung 'Devil Wears Prada 2' AI Ad: Watch Online

Samsung has collaborated with 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' to promote the new Galaxy S26 phone ahead of the film's release.

Peak-hour traffic stop leads to arrest in Lloydminster robbery case | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Apr 30, 2026

Peak-hour traffic stop leads to arrest in Lloydminster robbery case | battlefordsNOW

A man accused of a violent vehicle robbery was arrested during a coordinated police stop in Lloydminster durin...

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Property Crime
U.K. raises terrorism threat level after stabbing of 2 Jewish men - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 30, 2026

U.K. raises terrorism threat level after stabbing of 2 Jewish men - National | Globalnews.ca

The country’s official threat level from terrorism was raised from substantial to severe after Wednesday’s stabbing attack in London, which police have called an act of terrorism.

Violent Crime
Duncan’s Company of the Blue Dragon medieval fighters set sights on world championships – The Discourse.
Thediscourse.ca
Apr 30, 2026

Duncan’s Company of the Blue Dragon medieval fighters set sights on world championships – The Discourse.

These weekend warriors suit up for a shot at Canada's first gold medal the International Medieval Combat Federation world championships.

Violent Crime