B.C. approves new model of Taser for police use
British Columbia has approved the use of an updated Taser weapon for officers around the province to use as a less-lethal weapon during police confrontations.
Mar 25
Man tasered after truck driven onto sidewalk at Winnipeg police headquarters
Winnipeg police used a taser to arrest a man in a truck armed with a screwdriver after the vehicle was driven onto the sidewalk outside police headquarters Saturday afternoon.
Crime
Feb 25
Charges dropped against Hamilton man tasered while having seizure
Marcus Charles was working at Canadian Tire in 2022 when he suffered a seizure. After he didn't respond to police directions, he was tasered.
Crime
Jan 30
Taber man claims pair of pugs stolen
He is overwhelmed by the outpouring of support. Having had family members, friends and now, even complete strangers help him in his efforts to return the dogs home unharmed.
Canada
Apr 10
Man accused of stabbing Toronto police officer faces attempted murder charges
The man accused of stabbing a Toronto police officer in the leg faces charges including attempted murder and failing to comply with a release order.
Crime
Apr 15
Southern Alberta man stuck in mud for 2 days rescued thanks to his dog
A Taber, Alta., man who was stuck in a muddy ditch for two days was rescued Thursday thanks to the efforts of his dog, Hero.
Canada
Mar 29
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
Winnipeg police use taser on man who allegedly threatened them with shard of glass
Winnipeg police say the incident began when the man attempted to punch the driver of a marked police vehicle in front of the downtown headquarters.
Crime
Jan 22
‘I did everything I believe that I could,’ officer tells inquest into deadly B.C. hostage taking
The officer in charge when police in Surrey, B.C., killed a hostage taker and the woman he was holding says he believes he did everything possible to save her.
Politics
Apr 17
‘We are buying our family members’ lives’: How a Calgary man rescued his family from Gaza
Tamer Jarada says he couldn't believe it when he first heard his sister-in-law and her son had made it safely out of Gaza.
World
Apr 9
Taber police department marks 120 year anniversary
"We're able to help people here... we have very few public complaints against us. In fact, I can only remember one in the last four years," Taber's police chief said.
Crime
Mar 13
Man ‘charges’ at Vancouver officers armed with knife, police say
Vancouver police said officers were called to the corner of Clark Drive and East Hastings Street around 11:30 a.m., for a man waving around a kitchen knife.
Crime
Mar 22
Alberta man stuck in the mud for two days reunited with dogs that rescued him
A southern Alberta man has been reunited with two of his dogs after an ordeal that landed him in the hospital after being stuck in the mud for two days near Taber.
Canada
Apr 7
London, Ont. councillors call for more accountability measures from city police
Measures outlined in the request include regular budget reporting, more community engagement and clear performance metrics.
Canada
Mar 27
Downtown Vancouver stabbing leaves one with serious injuries
Images from the scene show multiple police cruisers and ambulances, along with what appears to be police tape.
Crime
Mar 20
Edmonton driver facing charges after police vehicle hit, RCMP officer assaulted
RCMP said they had to use a police vehicle to stop a truck Wednesday, after the driver struck a police vehicle and assaulted an officer.
Crime
Mar 8
‘Full recovery’: Toronto police officer stable in hospital after being stabbed in leg
A Toronto police officer has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed on Friday afternoon, while a suspect was also shot, police say.
Crime
Apr 12
Accused Vancouver stabber involved in same-day spree of violence, police say
Kent Meades, 46, has now been charged with assault with a weapon, assault uttering threats and more charges are expected, Vancouver police Chief Adam Palmer added.
Crime
Mar 21
Marjorie Taylor Greene tells reporter to ‘f— off’ over ‘Jewish space lasers’
The Republican congresswoman, who has peddled baseless conspiracy theories in the past, clearly does not want to be asked about them.
Trending
Mar 6
Toronto cops admit misconduct for arrest, using stun gun on Black man in case of ‘mistaken identity’
The case, his family says, highlights the disproportionate use of force levelled against Black people and ongoing racial profiling by Toronto’s police force.
Crime
Feb 27