Hostage

• At least 274 Palestinians killed in Israeli raid that freed 4 hostages, officials say

  At least 274 Palestinians, including dozens of children, were killed in the Israeli raid that freed four hostages held by Hamas, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday.

  Politics

  Jun 9
  
• Four Israeli hostages, including Noa Argamani, rescued after 8 months in captivity

  Israel's army says the four hostages were taken by helicopter for medical checks and tearful reunions.

  World

  Jun 8
  
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• Families of hostages are racing against time as Israel’s war reaches six-month mark

  The war has reached its six month mark and is dragging on with no end in sight, and no serious hostage deal on the table.

  World

  Apr 6
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• Brother of Hamas hostage travels the world pleading for his safe return

  'My little brother had to watch his wife being murdered in front of his eyes before he was taken into Gaza. Since then, our lives, are not the same.'

  Canada

  Jan 25
• Hamas set to exchange more hostages for Palestinian prisoners

  On Saturday, Hamas provided mediators Egypt and Qatar with a list of 14 hostages to be released.

  World

  Nov 25, 2023
• Possible hostage situation prompted McDonnel Street closure in Peterborough: police

  Around 6:10 a.m. on Monday, officers responded to a 911 call about a possible hostage situation at a home on McDonnel Street. Police determined there was not a hostage incident.

  Crime

  Sep 5, 2023
• Lethbridge woman pleads guilty to 11 charges in 2022 downtown hostage-taking, stabbing

  Courtney Shaw pleaded guilty to 11 charges — including hostage-taking — for her role in a 2022 downtown stabbing that left a 54-year-old woman with life-threatening injuries.

  Crime

  Aug 17, 2023
• Minitonas, Man. armed robbery leads to drug and weapons bust

  Three suspects have been arrested after a police raid turned up a host of drugs, weaponry, drug trafficking equipment, and stolen property from an armed robbery just days before.

  Canada

  Aug 10, 2023
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• Alberta woman who survived hostage-taking reunites with first responders

  Kathryn Linder survived a hostage taking in July, where she was stabbed in the neck. Friday, she met with first responders, LPS and hospital staff who helped save her life.

  Crime

  Sep 23, 2022
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• Lethbridge hostage survivor inspiring others to donate blood and plasma

  Friends and family started a blood and plasma drive to honour Linder, who has made more than 100 donations herself.

  Features

  Aug 10, 2022