Durham police looking for man who allegedly yelled slurs, attacked man with bear spray
Police say officers were called to the area of Gibb Street and Stevenson Roud South on March 21 just after 6 p.m., after receiving reports of an assault.
Crime
Apr 23
Regina Brandt Centre powwow attendees assaulted with bear spray: Regina police
Regina police say a bear spray incident occurred at a powwow held at the Brandt Centre Saturday night.
Crime
Apr 21
Regina police arrest, charge 16-year-old following robbery, bear spray incident
Police charged a 16-year-old youth after they responded to a robbery in progress at a local business where bear spray was allegedly involved.
Crime
Apr 27
Saskatoon police respond to multiple bear spray incidents
Saskatoon police were busy on Thursday as officers responded to three separate calls for service involving the discharge of bear spray.
Crime
Apr 12
Saskatoon police investigate after man, 71, bear-sprayed in parking lot
Saskatoon police are searching for a suspect after a 71-year-old man was bear-sprayed in a parking lot this weekend.
Crime
Apr 2
Bear spray regulations being considered in Kelowna, top cop says
With 28 per cent of assault causing bodily harm complaints in Kelowna involving bear spray, police are seriously considering whether they should put a lid on sales.
Crime
Mar 14
Saskatchewan introduces bear spray regulations after ‘thousands of disturbances’
Bear spray incidents across the province, such as last year's Wascana Pool incident, have become more and more common.
Canada
Mar 12
Winnipeg Good Samaritans stop would-be convenience store robbery
Police in Winnipeg say a 17-year-old tried to rob a convenience store on St. Mary’s Road Friday but his efforts were thwarted by two men who held him there until officers arrived.
Crime
May 18
Mother bear that attacked woman in Squamish, B.C. won’t be killed
Officials say an investigation has determined that Friday's attack was 'defensive in nature.'
Environment
May 15
Cougar warning issued for Banff National Park campground
Banff National Park officials issued a warning on Wednesday after it was reported a cougar was frequenting a campground in the park.
Canada
May 15
Waterloo man faces 35 charges after officers spot stolen car in Cambridge parking lot
Weapons and drugs were seized after officers spotted a stolen vehicle in hotel parking lot in Cambridge on Monday morning, according to Waterloo Regional Police.
Cannabis
May 17
Second brother charged in New Westminster murder gets life sentence
The second of two brothers charged in a 51-year-old man's death back in 2021 has received a life sentence with no possibility of parole for 14 years.
Crime
Apr 25
Edmonton’s overall crime rate down in 2023, violent offences up: police
EPS released its 2023 crime statistics on Thursday, which show an increase in violent crimes of approximately 7.3 per cent.
Crime
May 2
Edmonton police warn of violent offender being released into community
Convicted violent offender Luis Kenny will be living in Edmonton after he is released from jail on Thursday, April 25, 2024.
Crime
Apr 25
2 Montreal Lake Cree Nation men charged after police seized crack, meth, firearm
Two men from the Montreal Lake Cree Nation were arrested and charged after fleeing from police. Following the arrest, officers say they seized drugs, cash and weapons.
Crime
Apr 26
Charges stayed in alleged racially motivated Vancouver bear spray attack
A man accused in what Vancouver police described as a racially-motivated attack against an elderly man in Chinatown in 2022 will not be going to trial.
Crime
Feb 12
3 arrested in Winnipeg after guns, drugs found in taxi
Sunday morning, Winnipeg officers pulled a taxi over at Sherbrook Street and Elgin Avenue, after seeing three people weren't buckled in.
Crime
Apr 8
3 teens in custody following assault at Calgary’s Market Mall
Calgary police say three teens are in custody following an assault at Market Mall just before 3 p.m. Saturday.
Crime
Apr 6
Family of cougars caught on camera at Alberta cabin
A Calgary family was surprised when a security camera caught images of a family of four cougars outside their cabin near Cochrane on April 5, 2024.
Canada
Apr 9
Vancouver businesses slapped with $20K in fines over illegal bear spray sales: Police
The fines were issued under a new City of Vancouver's bylaw, which limits where stores can display the spray and bans its sale to people under the age of 19.
Crime
Feb 8