Firearms

• Rifle maker Savage Arms aims for 49 new jobs in expansion, Ontario contributes funds

  As part of expansion plans, the rifle manufacturer in Lakefield is rolling out two new product lines : lever-action rimfire rifles and centrefire hunting rifles.

  Economy

  Apr 2
  
• 20 firearms and $2.5M worth of cocaine seized, 8 arrested in Montreal-Toronto trafficking bust

  Police also seized 66 Glock switches, which are imported or 3D printed devices that amplify gun violence by converting a handgun from semi-automatic to fully automatic.

  Crime

  Mar 28
  
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• Peterborough police make gunpoint arrest of 2 men carrying weapons

  Police on Wednesday evening responded a report of two men carrying a duffle bag containing a firearm. Officers made a gunpoint arrest and located two replica firearms.

  Crime

  Mar 28
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• Firearms seized after incident in Haliburton area: OPP

  Haliburton Highlands OPP say one person was arrested and several firearms were seized following an incident on Saturday.

  Crime

  Mar 27
• Possible firearms at Nestleton home prompts heavy police presence

  On Sunday afternoon, police responded to a domestic-related call at a home in Nestleton. Police say firearms were known to be in the home, prompting a heavy police response.

  Crime

  Mar 25
• Ex-Ontario military commander pleads guilty in high-profile firearms case

  Col. Leif Dahl was sentenced to 12 months probation in connection with his August 2023 arrest.

  Crime

  Mar 21
• Winnipeg woman randomly shot in face at local establishment, police apprehend suspect

  Winnipeg police say they have arrested a man after a woman was shot in the face and found at a home in the 500 block of William Ave. 

  Crime

  Mar 2
• Winnipeg police arrest 2 people with guns, drugs following midnight dispute

  Winnipeg police say they arrested two men after a dispute led to a police chase in the early morning hours on Saturday. Guns and drugs were found at the scene of the arrests.

  Crime

  Mar 2
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• RCMP arrest man in connection with firearm incident in Manitoba community

  A man is in custody after police were called to the Norway House community regarding a firearm incident on Feb. 21. He faces several charges.

  Crime

  Feb 22
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• SPVM reports gun-related violence down in 2023

  The Montreal police force is reporting that crimes relating to firearm violence dropped by 26 per cent in 2023.

  Canada

  Feb 13