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Synagogue arson suspect caught on videoVancouver police have released video of a suspect wanted in connection with an arson at one of the city’s synagogues a month ago. Cassidy Mosconi has more on what the video shows and who police are looking for.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 26
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Man accidentally sets himself on fire at suspected arson in RichmondRichmond RCMP investigators have released a video of two suspects behind a suspected arson. The man, with his leg engulfed in flames, flails around, with his partner desperately trying to smack down the fire with his bare hands.Global News Morning BCJul 4
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Popular Calgary brewery destroyed, arson squad investigatingA fire destroyed a popular Calgary watering hole on Sunday morning. Traffic was shut down for most of the day around 12th Street SE near the Ol’ Beautiful Brewing Co. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, local business owners say the loss of the historic site is a blow to Calgary’s Brewery Flats.CanadaJun 30
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Arson suspect who lit pants on fire wanted by policePolice are asking for help identifying two suspects in an alleged arson in Richmond after one of them set himself on fire. It happened near Simpson Road around 4:30 a.m. on April 24. RCMP found a small fire that appeared to be intentionally set.Global News at Noon BCJul 3
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Video of synagogue arson suspect released by Vancouver policeVancouver police have released video of a suspect wanted in the arson of the Schara Tzedeck Synagogue located at Oak Street and 18th Ave. The fire was started by an accelerant outside the synagogue’s front door close to 10 p.m. on May 30, 2024.CrimeJun 26
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Brandon, Man. creates arson task force as number of suspicious fires risesIn response to an increase in the number of suspicious fires, the City of Brandon, along with the local police and fire departments, have set up an arson task force.CanadaJun 17
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Maple Ridge restaurant tries to recover from act of arsonThe owners and staff of the Chameleon Restaurant in Maple Ridge are rebuilding a brand-new patio that was set on fire just hours before it was set to open. Janet Brown reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 10
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Verdun bar the target of arson for 2nd time in less than a weekA Verdun bar was the target of an attempted arson for the second time in less than a week. As Brayden Jagger Haines reports, the Montreal police arson squad is investigating the incidents and has spoken with the owners.CanadaJun 11
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Project Gaslight: Suspect vehicle in December 2023 Edgemont arsonSurveillance video from Dec. 29, 2023 from west Edmonton’s Edgemont area, where a white car was captured on camera arriving prior to an arson at a home on Esaiw Place, where three suspects were seen running away after the fire is ignited. The vehicle is also captured fleeing after the arson.CrimeJun 5
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More suspects sought, videos released in Edmonton extortion arson probeThe Edmonton Police Service is sharing new details with the public on suspects and events associated with “Project Gaslight.” That’s an investigation into a series of extortions and arsons that has caused $10-million worth of property damage in Edmonton. Jasmine King reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 5
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Project Gaslight: Suspect vehicle in December 2023 Cy Becker arsonSurveillance video from the evening of Dec. 15, 2023, showing red car captured on camera near the scene of a Dec. 16 arson at Cy Becker Road and 48 Street in north Edmonton.CrimeJun 5
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Regina first responders see uptick in arson cases as weather warms upAs the warm weather arrives, the number of arson cases has skyrocketed in Regina over the last month. Our Moosa Imran has more on the reality facing residents.Global News at 5 ReginaJun 4
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Suspect charged with arson for fire set at Manitoba home while woman, kids sleptA 54-year-old man is facing more than a half-dozen charges in connection with an arson incident early Saturday morning that caused a woman and three children to flee their Ethelbert, Man., home.CanadaJun 4
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Project Gaslight: Arson suspects getting burn materials from west Edmonton gas stationSurveillance video from Dec. 29, 2023, of two extortion suspects at a Circle K at 20010 Lessard Road, entering the convenience store and gathering “burn material” outside at the pumps, believed to be paper and cardboard in a trash can.CrimeJun 5
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Laval shopping complex target of 2nd suspected arson in 2 daysPolice in Laval are investigating a suspected arson after a local supper club restaurant was targeted multiple times this week. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports.May 16
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Tow truck shooting and arson under investigation in OntarioPolice in Toronto and Durham Region are investigating after several disturbing incidents over the weekend, appearing to target tow trucks. Shallima Maharaj has the details.CanadaMay 13
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Toronto police investigating weekend tow truck arsonPolice are investigating a tow truck arson that occurred early Sunday morning in the Thorncliffe Park area. This incident comes just hours after two tow trucks were shot at in Scarborough on Saturday night. Police haven’t said if the incidents are all connected.CrimeMay 12
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Villeray business targeted by arsonMontreal police are investigating a suspected arson in the Villeray neighbourhood after a storefront window was hit by an incendiary device.CrimeMay 8
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Calgary police search for arson suspect after fire at northeast churchCalgary police are asking for help identifying an arson suspect following a fire outside a northeast church.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 2
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Global News at 5:30 Toronto: July 4, 2024New details tonight following the alleged arson of six garbage trucks in York Region. The countdown is on for a possible strike at the LCBO – what are you adult beverage options? And, an Academy-award winner lending his support to save Toronto’s oldest operating movie theatre.Global News at 5:30 TorontoJul 4