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Bear spray incident forces early shutdown of Kingston Fall Fair  After four days of fun, food, and family activities, the Kingston Fall Fair came to a close Sunday. But for some fairgoers, Saturday night included some tense and frightening moments. Jesse Reynolds explains.Sep 15
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Cobourg police make second arrest in July assaults with baseball bats, bear sprayA second arrest has been made in connection with an assault on two people in Cobourg in mid-July. Police say on the morning of July 15, two men wearing face masks attacked two people in a tent using baseball bats and bear spray. The incident took place in a wooded area near Fisher and Kerr...CrimeSep 16
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Concerns over easy access of bear sprayAfter an attack involving bear spray in Kelowna’s Rutland neighbourhood, residents are sounding the alarm over safety concerns and the lack of restrictions around bear spray. Victoria Femia reports.CrimeSep 11
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King Charles, Pope Leo pray together in 1st joint worship in 500 yearsKing Charles and Pope Leo prayed together in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Thursday in the first joint worship including a British monarch and a Catholic pontiff since King Henry VIII broke away from Rome in 1534.Oct 23
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Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: September 21, 2025An emergency wildfire alert was issued for cypress county near the town of Dunsmore. Municipal elections are less than a month away and voters across Alberta are collecting the information they need to make an informed decision at the ballot box. Two people could be facing charges after spraying bear spray at Calgary transit officers.Sep 21
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: Sept. 11A Kelowna resident says he was attacked with bear spray after trying to get someone out of the garbage bins at his townhouse complex and local musicians are getting an opportunity to showcase their talents during CCMA week.CrimeSep 11
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Sept. 11A Kelowna resident says he was attacked with bear spray after trying to get someone out of the garbage bins at his townhouse complex and local musicians are getting an opportunity to showcase their talents during CCMA week.WeatherSep 11
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New city bylaw underway to enforce sale of bear sprayWATCH: Saskatoon city council voted to implement more rules for businesses selling bear spray. Mayor Cynthia Block explains the mandatory buyer registry and purchase at the minimum age of 18.PoliticsAug 1
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‘Cowardly, disgusting act of violence’: 8 -year- old killed while sleeping after being struck by stray bullet in North York apartmentToronto Police are searching for suspects after an 8-year-old boy was killed while sleeping in his North York apartment, by a stray bullet fired from outside Friday night. The family has identified the victim, and a spokesperson for the family says it has left them shattered. Toronto Police say they are allocating every resource in...CanadaAug 16
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Two charged after eight people bear-sprayedA teenage girl and an adult woman are facing charges after eight people were bear sprayed in separate incidents.CrimeJul 10
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Police chief explains new recommendations around how bear spray is soldWATCH: SPS Chief Cam McBride explains how police are involved in the city’s bear spray bylaw. He adds the city’s sixth homicide of the year was a domestic situation. McBride says there will also be increased police presence downtown this summer to address safety concerns.Jun 30
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City approves proposed bylaw changes to restrict the sale of bear sprayWATCH: Mayor Cynthia Block explains how the city plans to address public safety when it comes to bear spray incidents. A final vote on the bylaw is expected at the end of July. Block also highlights the announcement of Saskatoon hosting the CCMAs in 2026.Jun 27
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Charges laid for 32-year-old police chase suspectSurveillance footage from a convenience store on 22nd Street shows 32-year-old Kaz Kelly Daigneault’s violent crime spree Wednesday morning. After stealing a cab, crashing it into the store, and spraying bear spray, he led police on a chase, causing widespread damage across the city.Jul 10
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Bear spray incident caught on camera near Vancouver high schoolVancouver police say several high school students are suspects in an incident last week, that saw people randomly bear-sprayed at a bus stop. The incident happened last Tuesday afternoon near Hastings and Templeton Drive, near Templeton Secondary.Global News at Noon BCJun 3
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Suspects arrested after break-ins, bear spray attack at Winnipeg mall, police sayWinnipeg police say an 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy have been arrested after a chaotic scene at CF Polo Park mall.CrimeMay 30
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Firefighter says on-scene response times have increased regarding overdose callsWATCH: Saskatoon firefighter and president of IAFF Local 80 Jay Protz describes what emergency response has been like when it comes to overdoses in the city and bear spray incidents. Protz says call volumes have doubled from January to early May 2025 with over 1000 calls compared to about 450 calls in that same 2024...May 5
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Saskatoon is still trying to find a solution for bear spray-related crimesChief Cam Mcbride says part of the challenge is citizens lawfully buying the spray and giving it to someone to use for a criminal purposes.CrimeApr 19
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Saskatoon Fire Department responding to continuation of bear spray incidentsWATCH: Saskatoon deputy fire chief Rob Hogan explains how Saskatoon Fire Department responds to bear spray incidents. Hogan also highlights pond and water safety with the snow now melted.CrimeApr 16
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Sea Bears player recovers from bullet woundTerry Roberts was struck by a stray bullet in February 2024. He made a miraculous recovery, returning to pro basketball and now joins the Sea Bears for the 2025 season. Teagan Rasche reports.Global News at 6 WinnipegMay 9
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Bear Spray incident closes down The Centre mall in Saskatoon MondayA 13-year-old boy is facing criminal charges after a bear spray incident shut down The Centre Mall, in the 3300 block of 8th Street East in Saskatoon, on Monday.CrimeApr 8