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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: April 5, 2026Christian Albertans come together to mark Easter Sunday. A man has been arrested for aggravated assault with a weapon – slashing another man in the stomach. Kraft Heinz has announced the town of Taber as the winner of the 2026 Hockeyville contest, with the grand prize of 250 thousand dollars in upgrades to the local...CanadaApr 5
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Federal gun buyback program launches, drawing mixed reactionThe federal government has launched a voluntary buyback for newly prohibited assault style weapons. Some licensed gun owners argue the program targets lawful owners rather than criminals.CrimeJan 19
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Oct. 8Premier Scott Moe speaks on why he joined four other premiers on a letter calling for the Federal Government to stop their attempt at limiting the use of the notwithstanding clause. The former director of Christian Centre Academy, who was found guilty on multiple charges of assault with a weapon, must wait a little longer...Oct 8, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Oct. 22Three Trail firefighters accused of an off duty assault are about to face trial. The victim’s family is seeking justice. A six-week investigation has led to three arrests and the seizure of $336,000 in drugs, plus weapons, from a DTES SRO and we meet a man who may only have weeks left to live but...Global BCOct 22, 2025
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Ontario community outraged by police handling of disturbing attackOutrage and calls for accountability are ringing out in a rural Ontario community following a disturbing attack on an 8-year-old girl. Investigators initially said when the girl was found on June 24 that the attack was caused by an animal, but two weeks later, they arrested a 17-year-old, who is now charged with attempted murder...CanadaJul 13, 2025
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Global National: July 13Outrage and calls for accountability are ringing out in a rural Ontario community following a disturbing attack on an 8-year-old girl. Investigators initially said when the girl was found on June 24 that the attack was caused by an animal, but two weeks later, they arrested a 17-year-old, who is now charged with attempted murder...Jul 13, 2025
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Ontario community demands answers in violent assault of 8-year-oldThe small Ontario community of Quadeville is demanding action and answers after an alleged violent sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl that police initially believed was an animal attack. Police have since arrested a 17-year old in the case and he’s been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon. The victim was...CanadaJul 12, 2025
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Global National: July 12The small Ontario community of Quadeville is demanding action and answers after an alleged violent sexual assault of an eight-year-old girl that police initially believed was an animal attack. Police have since arrested a 17-year old in the case and he’s been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon. The victim was...Jul 12, 2025
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Teen charged with attempted murder, sexual assault in attack on girl in Quadeville, Ont.An arrest has been made in connection with a violent assault on an eight-year-old girl, who was found in life-threatening condition on a back road in Quadeville in late June. Her injuries were first thought to be the result of an animal attack. But now, a teenager has been charged with attempted murder and sexual...CrimeJul 11, 2025
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Edmonton police officer found not guilty of assault in 2019 arrest involving batonA jury found Const. Alex Doduk not guilty of assault with a weapon and assault causing bodily harm after an encounter he had with Edmonton man Justin LaFrance in November of 2019. Kabi Moulitharan reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 11, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 14Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 14 A Calgary Transit driver is left fighting for his life after a serious assault. Calgary police respond to Bishop McNally High School after a student was injured by a weapon. Alberta Wildfire has a warning about safety ahead of the May long weekend.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 14, 2025
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Police identify suspect in ‘targeted’ hit-and-run that injured 4 at Toronto university campusToronto police say they’re looking for a 23-year-old man they allege hit multiple pedestrians, including one they said was “targeted,” while driving a vehicle on a walkway at Toronto Metropolitan University Tuesday. Insp. Errol Watson identified the suspect as Ryan Petroff, who faces several charges including two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle...CanadaApr 16, 2025
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Court views video of moment bus crashes into Quebec daycare, killing two childrenThe trial of a man accused of killing two children in the Quebec daycare bus crash began on Monday. Pierre Ny St-Amand stands accused of second-degree murder, as well as multiple counts of assault with a weapon. The start of the trial left parents in tears, with horrific details of the crash unfolding. Amanda Jelowicki has...Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Apr 7, 2025
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Nurse assaulted at Langley Memorial HospitalPolice were called to Langley Memorial Hospital at 12:15 a.m. on March 8 to deal with a suspect who assaulted a nurse and produced an edged weapon.BC1Mar 17, 2025
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Gun control: Canada adding 179 types of firearms to prohibited weapon listOn Friday, the minister of official languages and associate minister of public safety, Rachel Bendayan, announced an expansion to Canada’s list of banned assault-style firearms. The expansion includes an additional 179 models of automatic and semi-automatic weapons.CanadaMar 7, 2025
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A$AP Rocky dives into Rihanna’s arms after not guilty verdict in felony gun trialA Los Angeles jury found American rapper A$AP Rocky not guilty of two felony counts of assault with a semi-automatic weapon in a 2021 altercation with another hip-hop artist in Hollywood. Rocky celebrated the verdict by diving into the arms of Rihanna in the packed courtroom.CrimeFeb 19, 2025
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Israel launches new airstrikes against Houthi targets in YemenIsrael has launched a series of airstrikes at Houthi-linked sites in Yemen believed to be where Iranian weapons are smuggled. Mackenzie Gray looks at why Israel seems to be ramping its assault up on the Houthi rebels, and what it might mean for ceasefire talks in Gaza.Global NationalDec 26, 2024
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Surrey man charged in assault on golf course caught on videoA Surrey man has appeared in court on charges of assault with a weapon in connection with a shocking assault on a golf course caught on video. Kristen Robinson reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCDec 12, 2024
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Canada announces newly-banned assault weapons could end up in hands of Ukraine’s militaryThe federal government announced the immediate prohibition of 324 models of assault style firearms on Thursday. Though the specific makes were not detailed, Liberal ministers said many could end up in the hands of Ukrainian soldiers, through a firearm compensation program, as their war with Russia continues.CrimeDec 5, 2024
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Teen faces assault charge after incident near Peterborough high schoolA Peterborough teenager has been charged with assault with a weapon after a disturbing incident near a north end high school. Germain Ma has the details.CanadaNov 27, 2024