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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
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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.

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
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,

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
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
Calgary police say one victim of Monday shooting was an innocent bystander  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 12, 2026

Calgary police say one victim of Monday shooting was an innocent bystander | Globalnews.ca

Calgary police confirm that the man who survived after being shot while he was in the parking lot of the North Hill Co-Op grocery store on Monday was an innocent bystander.

Violent Crime
Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyonce – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 12, 2026

Man pleads guilty to Atlanta auto break-in that led to theft of unreleased music by Beyonce – Brandon Sun

ATLANTA (AP) — A man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to an auto break-in last year in Atlanta that police say resulted in the theft of unreleased music by Beyoncé.

Property Crime
Man wanted in connection with 2 sex assault cases across Toronto
Toronto.citynews.ca
May 12, 2026

Man wanted in connection with 2 sex assault cases across Toronto

Toronto police are on the hunt for an unknown man who is wanted in connection with two separate sexual assault cases across the city.

Trial begins in Edmonton for owner of dogs who mauled B.C. boy to death  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 11, 2026

Trial begins in Edmonton for owner of dogs who mauled B.C. boy to death | Globalnews.ca

An Edmonton woman, who owned two dogs that mauled an 11-year-old B.C. boy to death, was in court Monday for the start of her trial on a charge of criminal negligence causing death.

Violent Crime
Charges laid in apartment break-ins, mail theft; concealed weapon – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
May 11, 2026

Charges laid in apartment break-ins, mail theft; concealed weapon – Brandon Sun

Trio arrested for break-in

Criminal Justice
Property Crime
Markham man accused of sex assault coached youth despite conditions: police  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 11, 2026

Markham man accused of sex assault coached youth despite conditions: police | Globalnews.ca

The former coach was released on conditions to not to have contact with anyone under the age of 16 or to attend schools, parks or community centres.

Violent Crime
Two teens dead in Surrey double homicide linked to burned vehicle  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 11, 2026

Two teens dead in Surrey double homicide linked to burned vehicle | Globalnews.ca

Two Surrey teens, 16 and 18, are dead after a shooting in an underground parking lot. Investigators say the case is targeted and linked to a burned car.

Violent Crime
Former Winnipeg hockey coach gets 6 years in prison for sex assault of player - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
May 11, 2026

Former Winnipeg hockey coach gets 6 years in prison for sex assault of player - Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca

The former hockey coach was accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with the girl between 2019 and 2021 and pled guilty to luring and sex assault.

Violent Crime
Criminal Justice