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Family of former Olympic skater killed in crash speaks in court ahead of sentencing  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 13, 2026

Family of former Olympic skater killed in crash speaks in court ahead of sentencing | Globalnews.ca

The family of a former Canadian Olympic figure skater killed in a 2023 car crash gave emotional victim impact statements in an Ontario court.

Criminal Justice
State Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh murder convictions in wife, son deaths - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 13, 2026

State Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh murder convictions in wife, son deaths - National | Globalnews.ca

Alex Murdaugh won’t be getting out of prison. The 57-year-old pleaded guilty to stealing around $12 million from his clients and is currently serving a 40-year federal sentence.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Prince Albert RCMP investigating robbery - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Paherald.sk.ca
May 13, 2026

Prince Albert RCMP investigating robbery - Prince Albert Daily Herald

Prince Albert RCMP are seeking public assistance in relation to a robbery. At approximately 2:15 a.m. on May 10, RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at the RM of Paddockwood. After investigation, it was determined that three suspects entered the residence, threatened the occupants with a firearm and stole a car along with

Two men arrested after robbery - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Paherald.sk.ca
May 13, 2026

Two men arrested after robbery - Prince Albert Daily Herald

Two men are facing charges of Robbery with a Firearm after an alleged robbery attempt. The Prince Albert Police Service received a report of a robbery with a firearm at 3 p.m. on May 9. The initial information was that the offence took place around 3 a.m. the same day at a residence along the

Ontario man caught with $1.5K in cheese, chocolate ran retail theft ring: police  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 13, 2026

Ontario man caught with $1.5K in cheese, chocolate ran retail theft ring: police | Globalnews.ca

An Ontario man arrested for shoplifting over the weekend is being accused of running a retail theft ring that supplied businesses with specialty cheese products monthly.

Property Crime
South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife and son | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
May 13, 2026

South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife and son | battlefordsNOW

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder convictions and life sentence of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh in the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son. In a unanimous ruling, the justi...

Criminal Justice
1,700 confined on cruise ship amid suspected norovirus outbreak in France - National | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 13, 2026

1,700 confined on cruise ship amid suspected norovirus outbreak in France - National | Globalnews.ca

The rise in cases seems to have occurred on May 9 following embarkation in Liverpool on England's northwest coast, the company told Global News.

Weaving a red march through Ohsweken - The Turtle Island News
Theturtleislandnews.com
May 13, 2026

Weaving a red march through Ohsweken - The Turtle Island News

By Alex Murray Writer Over 100 Six Nations community members put on their red clothes and came out to commemorate Missing and Murdered Indigenous People and their families at Ganohkwasra’s Red Dress Day march on Tuesday (May 5). Flanked by Six Nations Police, the community walked about 600 metres up Chiefswood Road from Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services to Veterans’ Park. As the group marched, holding up signs with slogans and pictures of Murdered and Missing loved ones, they sang and chanted things like “Stop the Violence, No More Silence.” Six Nations Public Works and Flowers By Leenie were among the buildings along the route that showed their support with red dresses displayed outside their doors. Red Dress Day began in 2015 when Metis artist Jamie Black displayed an installation

Saskatoon domestic violence court supports survivors - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 13, 2026

Saskatoon domestic violence court supports survivors - Saskatoon | Globalnews.ca

Domestic violence court cases are heard every Tuesday in a therapeutic court aimed at holding offenders accountable and connecting families with support.

Four suspects wanted for allegedly stealing $500K worth of jewellery near CityPlace
Toronto.citynews.ca
May 13, 2026

Four suspects wanted for allegedly stealing $500K worth of jewellery near CityPlace

Four suspects are wanted for allegedly stealing over $500,000 worth of jewellery in the CityPlace area early Sunday morning.

Police hunt for dog that killed another pet, attacked owner in Toronto - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 13, 2026

Police hunt for dog that killed another pet, attacked owner in Toronto - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

Toronto police said they were called to the area of Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West for reports of an assault.

Violent Crime
'Backrooms' Promo Features New Footage & Critical Praise - Bloody Disgusting
Bloody.disgusting.com
May 13, 2026

'Backrooms' Promo Features New Footage & Critical Praise - Bloody Disgusting

Horror fans are eating good this month. Hokum kicked off May on a high note, Obsession releases this Friday, Passenger opens next week, and the month caps off with Backrooms on May 29. A24 has released a new Backrooms promo video that includes some new footage from the liminal horror film along with praise from critics. […]

Police bust alleged counterfeit licence plate operation; 2 charged
Toronto.citynews.ca
May 13, 2026

Police bust alleged counterfeit licence plate operation; 2 charged

Officers say they identified a registered online business believed to have knowingly produced and sold fake licence plates used on vehicles.

Nunavik police report calls for Inuit-led training - The Turtle Island News
Theturtleislandnews.com
May 13, 2026

Nunavik police report calls for Inuit-led training - The Turtle Island News

By Dominique Gené, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Nunatsiaq News A major report on policing in Nunavik recommends creating an Inuit-led police training program, changes to Quebec’s hiring laws and greater Inuit control over policing in the region. In July 2025, the Kativik Regional Government launched an audit of the Nunavik Police Service after three fatal police shootings occurred within eight months. Since then, six-year-old Alacie Iqaluk died in a police-involved shooting in Inukjuak. On Tuesday, KRG released the report, Toward a Distinctly Inuit Public Safety System in Nunavik. Neither representatives from KRG nor the Nunavik Police Service responded to interview requests. Conducted by the law firm Bélanger Sauvé and consultant Réjean Hardy Inc., the report says the police force faces major challenges, including high staff turnover, language and cultural barriers,

A plan to make drugs in orbit is going commercial | MIT Technology Review
Technologyreview.com
May 13, 2026

A plan to make drugs in orbit is going commercial | MIT Technology Review

United Therapeutics is collaborating with Varda Space Industries to test pharmaceuticals in outer space.

Drug Crime
South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife and son – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 13, 2026

South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions in deaths of wife and son – Brandon Sun

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder convictions and life sentence of disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh in the shooting deaths of his wife and younger son.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice
Palestine Action defendants drop lawyers and self-represent due to ‘decisions made by the court’ | Middle East Eye
Middleeasteye.net
May 13, 2026

Palestine Action defendants drop lawyers and self-represent due to ‘decisions made by the court’ | Middle East Eye

Defendants make own closing speeches before the jury as trial in London nears an end

Criminal Justice
Hind Rajab, 6, found dead in Gaza days after phone calls for help - BBC News
Bbc.co.uk
May 13, 2026

Hind Rajab, 6, found dead in Gaza days after phone calls for help - BBC News

Hind was last heard from trapped in a car under fire, surrounded by bodies of her relatives, 12 days ago.

Man charged with 2 counts of sexual assault after incidents at Toronto office, on sidewalk: police
Toronto.citynews.ca
May 13, 2026

Man charged with 2 counts of sexual assault after incidents at Toronto office, on sidewalk: police

Toronto police officers said a 30-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday. He was scheduled to appear in a bail court.

Family decries sentence for man convicted in fatal stabbing of teen on Surrey bus  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 13, 2026

Family decries sentence for man convicted in fatal stabbing of teen on Surrey bus | Globalnews.ca

Kaden Mintenko, 23, who was found guilty of manslaughter, was sentenced to eight years in prison.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice