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Chaos and ‘human error’: Why the James Smith Cree Nation massacre could happen againA string of failures by authorities preceded, and followed, the 2022 stabbing spree on James Smith Cree Nation — but authorities don't think they played a role in the outcome.CrimeFeb 3
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James Smith Cree Nation inquest: What we did — and didn’t — learn in Week 1The RCMP response to Myles Sanderson's 2022 murder spree has been scrutinized during the first week of the inquest into the event – with failings put under the microscope.CrimeJan 20
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The ‘Indigo 11’: Group of ‘hate-motivated’ vandals or unconnected activists?Eleven people face charges in relation to the 'hate-motivated' defacement of an Indigo bookstore in Toronto. But who is this group of Torontonians? And how are they connected?CrimeJan 9
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The little university that could(n’t): UPEI’s nightmare behind closed doorsThe University of Prince Edward Island was a success on paper, but the tenure of president Alaa Abd-El-Aziz was marred by an apparent string of failures.InvestigationsNov 13, 2023
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Two killings, the same day, one year apart: Why James Smith Cree Nation mournsJSCN residents say two killings on the Labour Day weekend, a year apart, is pure coincidence, but without dealing with drug and alcohol dependency history could repeat itself.CrimeSep 3, 2023
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James Smith Cree Nation survivors still struggle with trauma, addiction 1 year after tragedyOne year since Myles Sanderson killed 11 people and injured 17 in one of Canada's worst mass killings, survivors struggle to move on, saying drug use is still rampant.CrimeSep 1, 2023
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James Smith Cree Nation killer’s half-brother reflects on roots of family violenceKelly Burns, half-brother of mass murderer Myles Sanderson, speaks to Global News about his family, his recent arrest and why "jail is really the best place for me right now."CanadaAug 31, 2023
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Mass murderer’s half-brother arrested after report of attack on James Smith Cree NationThe half-brother of mass murderer Myles Sanderson was arrested near James Smith Cree Nation after seriously assaulting a female and "uttering threats," police say.CrimeAug 10, 2023
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Inside Norwich, an Ontario town at war with a church ‘controlling’ its citizensA controversial bylaw means Pride flags can no longer fly from municipal property in Norwich, Ont. Locals say it's another example of coercive control by a church — but is it?FeaturesJun 22, 2023
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Why human smuggling attempts are on the rise on the U.S.-Canada borderAs the numbers of migrants attempting to cross the border between official ports of entry escalate rapidly, experts predict that more and more people will turn to human smuggling.CrimeMay 19, 2023
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Inside Canada’s most popular people smuggling route: ‘This is my job’At the U.S.-Canada border near the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne, human smugglers help migrants cross the river in search of a better life. One smuggler tells us how.CrimeMay 18, 2023
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Two more girls released on bail in swarming death of Toronto homeless manJust one youth facing second-degree murder charges in the death of Kenneth Lee now remains in custody. The remaining seven have been released on bail.CanadaApr 28, 2023
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James Smith Cree Nation survivors reveal anger at RCMP timeline of Myles Sanderson rampageFamilies at James Smith Cree Nation have been informed of, and surprised by, the preliminary timeline of events surrounding Myles Sanderson's stabbing spree on the community.CanadaApr 27, 2023
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Canadians describe surveillance, intimidation and terror ‘under China’s shadow’Canadians who have fled China for a new life say they have been coerced into spying on high-profile activists by the Chinese Communist Party — with their family used as collateral.InvestigationsApr 5, 2023
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Why Chinese interference is an everyday problem for many Canadians: ‘They brainwash people’Canadians say they are routinely harassed and blackmailed to keep them from protesting against the Chinese Communist Party, but are too scared to report incidents to the RCMP.InvestigationsApr 4, 2023
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The battle of Hostomel: How Ukraine’s unlikely victory changed the course of the warJust how Ukraine, many times outnumbered, thwarted the seizure of Antonov Airport and forced Russia into a war of attrition, has become the subject of widespread venerationWorldFeb 18, 2023
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Teen girl charged in death of Toronto homeless man released on bailThree 13-year-olds, three 14-year-olds, and two 16-year-olds are accused of swarming and stabbing Kenneth Lee, 59, in the downtown core on Dec. 18. Lee later died in hospital.CrimeFeb 13, 2023
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Another teen girl charged in death of Toronto homeless man denied bailThree 13-year-olds, three 14-year-olds, and two 16-year-olds are accused of swarming and stabbing a 59-year-old man in the downtown core on Dec. 18. Lee later died in hospital.CrimeFeb 10, 2023
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Exclusive: Widow’s 911 call before James Smith Cree Nation murders reveals prior violenceGlobal News has obtained the full 911 call Damien Sanderson's wife made one day before the James Smith Cree Nation murders took place.CrimeFeb 9, 2023
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2 girls charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of Toronto homeless man denied bailSo far, six bail hearings for the girls have been held. Four of them have been released.CrimeFeb 7, 2023
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Fecal matter, threats and vandalism: Ontario’s College of Physicians and Surgeons details abuseThe College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, which licenses the province's doctors, wants the Ministry of Health to help protect staff and council members from threats.HealthJan 19, 2023
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Kraken, Elon Musk and dead Canadian doctors: Disinformation surges 3 years into the pandemicA Canadian conspiracy theory claims the COVID-19 vaccine is killing doctors. It's not, but an investigation into the murky world of disinformation shows how the hoax has grown.FeaturesJan 14, 2023
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1 of 8 teen girls charged in ‘swarming’ death of homeless Toronto man released on bailOne of the eight teenage girls facing second-degree murder charges in the death of a homeless man in Toronto has been released on bail.CrimeDec 29, 2022
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Exclusive: James Smith Cree Nation killer’s partner shares story of brutality, survival and hopeVanessa Burns, ex-partner of James Smith Cree Nation mass murderer Myles Sanderson, speaks out for the first time about 15 years of manipulation and horrific violence.CrimeNov 1, 2022
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RCMP confirm Global News reports on James Smith Cree Nation suspect Damien SandersonSaskatchewan RCMP dropped the charges against Skye Sanderson's husband Damien. But Skye says the new information proves RCMP failed her family.CanadaOct 6, 2022
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