Peterborough police service dog locates break-in suspect hiding in scrapyard
Police say officers early Sunday responded to a reported break-in at a scrapyard in Cavan-Monaghan Township.
Crime
May 13
‘Horrific’: Animal Services rescues 68 dogs from Winnipeg home
Early Wednesday, Winnipeg police called animal services to a home in the Richmond West neighborhood, where 68 dogs were rescued from reportedly horrific conditions.
Canada
May 15
‘Hurts like hell’: B.C. blind woman says a taxi refused her service due to her guide dog
Four-year-old Acura is Kovacs' guide dog and they've been partners for two years. 'She's funny, she's very perky, she's very very good in a harness, very obedient,' Kovacs said.
Health
Apr 8
Regina Humane Society rescues 26 dogs from awful conditions, 10 put down
According to the society, a tip came in last Wednesday reporting dogs living in poor conditions, and an investigation was launched alongside the Regina Police Service.
Canada
5 hours
4 homes destroyed in Fort Nelson wildfire, no green light yet for residents to return
The BC Wildfire Service said it does not have a timeline yet of green-lighting a full return for the Fort Nelson community.
Fire
May 19
N.B. law grad frustrated after being unable to cross stage at his own graduation
A University of New Brunswick student said he couldn't cross the stage at his graduation due to a lack of accessible access to the stage.
Canada
May 19
Saskatoon man facing over a dozen charges following arrest, police say
A 34-year-old man from Saskatoon is facing over a dozen charges in relation to an alleged robbery and break and enter in the 200 block of Korol Crescent.
Crime
Apr 20
Busy March in Lake Country sees police break up dog fight, seize 2 stolen vehicles
Police received 235 calls for service throughout March 2024, which included seizing two stolen cars and breaking up a dog fight that killed one dog.
Crime
Apr 2
Manitoba suspect charged with attempted murder after serious assault in RM of Alexander
There was a man holding a young child on the scene, authorities said. He was determined to be the suspect, and when RCMP came up to him, he ran into the home with the little one.
Crime
Apr 3
Use of force involving Calgary police increased slightly in 2023 amid rise in weapons and drug calls
Out of approximately 580,000 interactions between Calgary police and the public last year, 901 resulted in use of force, up slightly over 2022.
Crime
Mar 28
K9 bites leave man needing 29 stitches to the head, no charges: SIU
No charges will be laid against London, Ont., police after a 55-year-old man required 29 stitches to the head and suffered cartilage damage to his right ear from a police dog.
Canada
Mar 11
Service dog leads blind senior from Vernon, B.C. back home after stranded by taxi
After being denied entry, Vernon Taxi sent a second driver to pick up Croteau, but the situation worsened on the drive home.
Canada
Feb 4
Wounded Warriors partners with Kawartha Lakes police to boost mental health supports
Wounded Warriors Canada provides additional mental health services and supports to police officers and staff, other emergency service personnel, military members and veterans.
Canada
Mar 26
Armed men try to steal service dog during comfort break in Pickering, Ont: police
Police said two men who "brandished" knives tried to steal a service dog when its owner stopped to allow the animal to urinate in a wooded area of Pickering, Ont.
Crime
Jan 26
Police officer cleared of wrongdoing after K9 dog bites Ontario suspect who dies
After several months, the Special Investigations Unit cleared an OPP officer after in connection with a Midland man's death.
Crime
Mar 6
‘These dogs are going to be OK’: Animals rescued in Winnipeg getting much-needed care
The dogs had been living in harrowing conditions and were discovered Wednesday when police were at the home for an unrelated issue.
Crime
May 16
Meet Scooby, WFPS’s accelerant detection dog
Arson dogs are trained to sniff out substances commonly used to start fires, leading investigators to evidence that can be used to prove a blaze was set intentionally.
Crime
May 3
Supports direly needed for sexual assault survivors in rural, northern Manitoba
Advocates say more supports are needed for sexual violence survivors in rural and northern Manitoba.
Canada
May 9
Potential for light rain at Fort Nelson wildfire, B.C. officials say
The BC Wildfire Service says cooler temperatures, along with higher humidity, should reduce the chances of intense activity at the Parker Lake wildfire.
Fire
May 15
West Kelowna’s new city hall set to welcome public in need of administrative services
West Kelowna’s new $22.8 million city hall building will open to the public in need of administrative services starting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 21.
Canada
May 17
