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‘Fortnite’ to refund players for D4vd collab
Nme.com
Apr 27, 2026

‘Fortnite’ to refund players for D4vd collab

The musician has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old

Violent Crime
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B.C. Supreme Court judge approves disposal of Robert Pickton evidence - BC | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 25, 2026

B.C. Supreme Court judge approves disposal of Robert Pickton evidence - BC | Globalnews.ca

Thousands of pieces of evidence were seized from serial killer Robert Pickton’s pig farm decades ago, whether it was used in his murder trial or not.

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Arson at Colonial Inn nets 18-month sentence – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
Apr 24, 2026

Arson at Colonial Inn nets 18-month sentence – Brandon Sun

A Cross Lake woman who lit a fire in a Brandon hotel room, causing an estimated $18,000 in damage and the evacuation of around 150 people, was sentenced to a year and half in jail on Friday. Kelsey Fr...

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Former Halifax bar bouncer sentenced to 4 years in patron’s death - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 24, 2026

Former Halifax bar bouncer sentenced to 4 years in patron’s death - Halifax | Globalnews.ca

A former Halifax bar bouncer who was found guilty of manslaughter has been sentenced to four years in prison for the death of a patron on Christmas Eve 2022.

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Teen gets 3-year sentence for quadruple homicide on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 24, 2026

Teen gets 3-year sentence for quadruple homicide on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation | Globalnews.ca

A 16-year-old boy who plead guilty to four counts of manslaughter in a quadruple homicide last year on Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation has been given a three-year sentence.

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2 charged for deadly altercation at Saskatchewan Penitentiary  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 24, 2026

2 charged for deadly altercation at Saskatchewan Penitentiary | Globalnews.ca

Two men were charged with second-degree murder for the killing of Horace Bear, the inmate who died after a fight on Tuesday at Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert.

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Roderick Sutherland gets 7.5 years for role in Megan Gallagher homicide - Prince Albert Daily Herald
Paherald.sk.ca
Apr 24, 2026

Roderick Sutherland gets 7.5 years for role in Megan Gallagher homicide - Prince Albert Daily Herald

Michael Joel-Hansen Saskatoon StarPhoenix Brian Gallagher is still processing after the final person involved in the death of his daughter, Megan Michelle Gallagher, was sentenced to seven and a half years, closing a nearly six-year chapter of searching for answers and justice. “I don’t know yet, maybe ask me in another 48 hours. I’ve been

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Ketchikan Jury Convicts Justin Carpenter on Multiple Counts of Felony Assault
Alaska.native.news.com
Apr 24, 2026

Ketchikan Jury Convicts Justin Carpenter on Multiple Counts of Felony Assault

(Ketchikan, AK) – On April 17, 2026, a Ketchikan jury convicted Justin Carpenter of multiple counts of Felony Assault, following a three-day trial. The charges stemmed from an incident from the evening of Oct. 18, 2025. Justin Carpenter was intoxicated and trying to do laundry when an altercation ensued with his roommate. Carpenter claimed that [...]

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Break-in suspect arrested following pursuit – Brandon Sun
Brandonsun.com
Apr 23, 2026

Break-in suspect arrested following pursuit – Brandon Sun

Brandon police arrested a suspect in a break and enter following an “extensive search” on Wednesday afternoon. An employee at a business on the 4800 block of Victoria Avenue East called the Brandon Po...

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Man charged in York Region human trafficking case as police seek more victims  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 23, 2026

Man charged in York Region human trafficking case as police seek more victims | Globalnews.ca

York Regional Police have charged a man in a human trafficking case and are urging possible additional victims to come forward.

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Harvey Weinstein Faces Skeptical Panel in Bid to Overturn Rape Verdict
Variety.com
Apr 23, 2026

Harvey Weinstein Faces Skeptical Panel in Bid to Overturn Rape Verdict

Harvey Weinstein's attorney faced a skeptical appellate panel on Thursday as he seeks to overturn his 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles.

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Fairview Mall shooting suspect also wanted in $235K jewelry theft in Durham: police  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 23, 2026

Fairview Mall shooting suspect also wanted in $235K jewelry theft in Durham: police | Globalnews.ca

A Montreal man wanted after a security guard was shot following a robbery at Fairview Mall on Tuesday is also accused of stealing $235,000 worth of jewelry three years ago.

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Property Crime
B.C. court awards $1.8M in damages for assault, wrongful arrest by Metrotown guards  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 23, 2026

B.C. court awards $1.8M in damages for assault, wrongful arrest by Metrotown guards | Globalnews.ca

The B.C. Supreme Court has awarded $1.8 million in damages to a man who was assaulted and wrongfully arrested by security guards as a teenager at Metrotown mall in 2019.

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D4vd collaborations with Laufey, Damiano David, Kali Uchis and more have been removed from streaming services
Nme.com
Apr 23, 2026

D4vd collaborations with Laufey, Damiano David, Kali Uchis and more have been removed from streaming services

D4vd's collaborations with Laufey, Damiano David, Kali Uchis and more have been removed from streaming services.

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Neru (2023) Movie Ending Explained: How Vijayamohan Proved Michael Was Guilty? - High On Films
Highonfilms.com
Apr 23, 2026

Neru (2023) Movie Ending Explained: How Vijayamohan Proved Michael Was Guilty? - High On Films

A gripping yet familiar courtroom drama, Neru (2023) stays engaging through tense confrontations as a fallen lawyer seeks justice.

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Notorious B.C. gangster Jamie Bacon released from prison  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Apr 23, 2026

Notorious B.C. gangster Jamie Bacon released from prison | Globalnews.ca

He will be monitored by Alberta Provincial Corrections as well as the local police in Edmonton, according to the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of B.C.

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Man wanted for Calgary murder arrested in Abbotsford | Burns Lake Lakes District News
Burnslakelakesdistrictnews.com
Apr 22, 2026

Man wanted for Calgary murder arrested in Abbotsford | Burns Lake Lakes District News

‘High-risk takedown’ occurred on Tuesday

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Man wanted for Calgary murder arrested in Abbotsford | 100 Mile Free Press
100Milefreepress.net
Apr 22, 2026

Man wanted for Calgary murder arrested in Abbotsford | 100 Mile Free Press

‘High-risk takedown’ occurred on Tuesday

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Man wanted for Calgary murder arrested in Abbotsford | Barriere North Thompson Star
Barrierestarjournal.com
Apr 22, 2026

Man wanted for Calgary murder arrested in Abbotsford | Barriere North Thompson Star

‘High-risk takedown’ occurred on Tuesday

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Man wanted for Calgary murder arrested in Abbotsford | Campbell River Mirror
Campbellrivermirror.com
Apr 22, 2026

Man wanted for Calgary murder arrested in Abbotsford | Campbell River Mirror

‘High-risk takedown’ occurred on Tuesday

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