Michigan school shooter’s parents sentenced to at least 10 years in prison
Jennifer and James Crumbley were sentenced immediately after several parents of the victims gave emotional impact statements in an Oakland County courtroom.
Crime
Apr 9
Finland school shooting: 12-year-old opens fire, killing student, wounding 2
One student died and two others were seriously injured when a 12-year-old opened fire at the Viertola school outside Helsinki.
World
Apr 2
Belleville police seek suspect in shooting that locked down schools
Police are asking anyone with video in the area to reach out to investigators.
Crime
May 1
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing armed teachers, angering protesters
If the bill is signed into law, it would be the biggest expansion of gun access in the state since last year's deadly shooting at a private elementary school in Nashville.
U.S. News
Apr 23
Shots fired at Belleville home force lockdown of nearby schools: police
Additional police resources deployed to ensure safe removal of all students from schools, police say.
Crime
Apr 29
Michigan school shooter’s mother convicted for failing to prevent massacre
Jennifer and James Crumbley are the first parents in the U.S. to be charged in a mass school shooting committed by their child, Ethan Crumbley, who is serving a life sentence.
U.S. News
Feb 6
Lethbridge’s 1st Stop the Bleed kit now at Enmax Centre
Lethbridge Fire & Emergency Services has partnered with Enmax Centre staff and the Lethbridge Hurricanes to provide in-depth training on how to prevent fatal bleeding.
Fire
Mar 25
Gimli, Man., locks down schools, municipal facilities after shots fired
"The lockdowns have been lifted at the schools, it's just a matter now of RCMP officers tracking down the suspect and making the arrest."
Crime
Feb 29
U.S. Justice Department report on Uvalde school shooting to be released
The shooting has already been picked over in legislative hearings, news reports and a damning report by Texas lawmakers who faulted law enforcement at every level.
Crime
Jan 17
Principal ‘gave his own life’ to save students during Iowa school shooting
Dan Marburger was among three staff members and four students who were injured after a 17-year-old student opened fire in Perry High School.
U.S. News
Jan 15
Suspect arrested in connection with 2 ‘callous’ shootings in Bradford
South Simcoe Police have arrested a suspect in connection with two shootings in Bradford West Gwillimbury that date back to last year.
Crime
Apr 26
N.B. schools falling short on support for kids with behavioural issues: advocate
New Brunswick's child and youth advocate is raising concerns over the growing practice of partial day plans to deal with students who have behavioural issues.
Canada
Feb 16
Threatening message found in bathroom stall at Halifax school, students dismissed
Students at Halifax West High School were dismissed early Monday after a threatening message was discovered in a school bathroom. Police were on scene during the day.
Canada
Apr 29
Peterborough police arrest man following south-end fatal shooting
Police say a shooting occurred at Sunshine Homes on Crystal Drive around 5 a.m. on Friday. A man was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased.
Crime
Apr 26
3 officers killed, 5 hurt in shootout at North Carolina home: police
The officers were members of a U.S. Marshals Task Force serving a warrant for a felon wanted for possessing a firearm at a home in Charlotte.
Crime
Apr 29
Crown seeks life sentence for Sask. Mountie who killed lover
Prosecutor Jennifer Schmidt suggested to the judge on Thursday that Bernie Herman be given a life sentence, the defense suggesting four to six years behind bars.
Canada
Apr 25
Ex-cop accused of slaying 2 women, abducting child, kills himself in police chase
An Amber Alert has been issued in Washington state for 1-year-old Roman Huizar.
U.S. News
Apr 23
U.S. schools shut down student anti-war encampments after antisemitic activity reports
With the death toll mounting in the war in Gaza, protesters are demanding that schools cut financial ties to Israel and divest from companies they say are enabling the conflict.
Politics
Apr 28
Dozens arrested amid wave of U.S. college protests over Israel-Hamas conflict
More than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators who had camped out on Columbia’s green were arrested last week, and similar encampments have sprouted up at universities across the U.S.
U.S. News
Apr 23
2 teens among 3 killed in Fredericton car crash: ‘Parent’s worst nightmare’
Police say two teenagers were among the dead in a single-vehicle crash in Fredericton early Sunday morning that claimed the lives of three people.
Canada
May 6