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Edmonton, Calgary are auto theft ‘epicentres’ as claims costs soar: Insurance industryThe Insurance Bureau of Canada claims the cost of auto theft has risen by 85 per cent in Edmonton and 73 per cent in Calgary over the past four years.CrimeJan 27
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Edmontonians warn others about uptick in ‘hugging bandit’ distraction theftsPeggy Duby, 87, was taking her trash bin out to the curb when her necklace was stolen off her body during a distraction theft outside her Edmonton home.CrimeMar 2
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Kelowna resident launches poster campaign to fight crime in his neighbourhoodMoreno Scatozza lives near the base of Knox Mountain in downtown's north end, where he says break-ins and thefts have become rampant in recent months.CanadaMar 3
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Calgary city councillors seek ways to crack down on shoplifting under $100A motion from two Calgary city councillors asks administration to conduct "an analysis of approaches" that the city could take to regulate theft under $100.CanadaFeb 23
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Prairie Harm Reduction fires executive director, citing ‘significant’ deficitPrairie Harm Reduction said its investigation into the shortfall has just begun, but added it does not believe there is evidence of fraud, theft or personal misuse of funds.CanadaMar 24
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Alberta family gets back $40K from dealership after new truck seized for being stolenAfter Global News reported on an Alberta family who found out their new truck from a Ponoka dealership had previously been reported stolen, the business refunded their money.ConsumerMar 23
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Alberta police recover stolen Jaws of Life used in string of theftsThe Jaws of Life were used in over a dozen break-ins across Edmonton, resulting in losses between $750,000 and $1 million, after they were stolen from a volunteer fire department.CrimeFeb 26
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3 in 4 Canadians say they are paying more for home, car insurance: surveyA look at local data reveals that car insurance premiums have been rising rapidly, accounting for most household expenditure on insurance.MoneyMar 12
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Alberta family finds out new truck from dealership was previously stolen, VIN alteredAn Alberta family is out $40,000 with nothing to show for it after their new truck — purchased from a dealership in Ponoka — turned out to be stolen and was seized by RCMP.ConsumerMar 12
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Louvre Museum director resigns months after crown jewel heist in ParisIn the last year, the museum has endured the high-profile jewels theft, water leaks that damaged priceless books, multiple staff walkouts and a strike over working conditions.WorldFeb 24
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Auto thefts down 18% year-over-year while recovery remains low: reportThe number of vehicles stolen in Canada fell sharply last year but there were still almost 47,000 such thefts reported and more than a third of those were never recovered.CrimeFeb 11
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Signed Crosby, MacKinnon jerseys stolen from Halifax bar by masked thiefA Halifax bar had a pair of framed jerseys signed by two hometown hockey heroes — Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon — stolen right off the wall in a brazen theft.CrimeFeb 19
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Calgary couple hopeful wedding dress and wheelchair will be returned after car theftA Calgary family is hoping thieves will return a wedding dress and wheelchair that were in their car when it was stolen from outside a local business last week.CanadaFeb 22
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Handcuffed suspect drives stolen Alberta Sheriffs vehicle from Whitecourt to Spruce GroveRCMP in western Alberta were led on lengthy late night a pursuit by a suspect, in handcuffs, who was in an Alberta Sheriffs patrol vehicle that was stolen near Whitecourt.CrimeFeb 25
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6 charged after Peel police investigation into violent, armed carjackingsPeel police say they received reports of violent, armed carjackings between Jan. 18 and Feb. 1 across the region and through the Greater Toronto Area.CrimeMar 23
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Call of the Wilde: San Jose Sharks dump the Montreal Canadiens for the second time this monthThe Montreal Canadiens lost 4-2 to San Jose on Saturday, proving that the Sharks new phenom, Macklin Celebrini, is an unstoppable force on the ice.SportsMar 15
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Winnipeg police reforms going in ‘right direction’ amid corruption woes: chiefReforms within Winnipeg police are going in the 'right direction,' its chief says after a trial earlier this year detailed officers getting involved illegal acts.CanadaMar 6
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Man who killed 3 Utah women said ‘it had to be done’: policeInvestigators have not found a motive for the triple homicide, and there is no indication that the suspect had any connection to the victims, according to police.CrimeMar 6
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Nova Scotia Power names new CEO as cyberattack scrutiny continuesNova Scotia Power has named a new chief executive as the utility deals with fallout from last year’s cyberattack and seeks a widely criticized hike in power rates.CanadaFeb 10
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BC Conservative interim leader accuses NDP of ignoring crime, disorder in KelownaThe Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services told Global News the province is taking action.CanadaFeb 3