Hostage
American man who assaulted, kidnapped Alberta woman sentenced to 18 years
The man pleaded guilty last month to a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and intent to distribute methamphetamine. Continue reading
Man dead after ‘officer-involved’ shooting in Regina
One man is dead after an incident that involved a Regina police officer on Saturday. Continue reading
B.C. police watchdog says 2 people killed in Surrey hostage taking were shot by officers
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The overnight standoff happened at a home in North Surrey at the end of March. Continue reading
Suspect behind bars in safe resolution to Colony Street hostage standoff
Police said the man had barricaded himself in an apartment, along with a 28-year-old female hostage, for almost 10 hours. Continue reading
Boy who was ISIL captive behind movement to bring bicycles to refugee children in Winnipeg
A Yazidi refugee boy in Winnipeg will be handing out 100 bikes to other refugee children after his gifted bicycle was stolen from him. Continue reading
More charges against U.S. man accused of kidnapping Alberta model
A South Carolina man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting an Alberta woman who was lured to the United States with the promise of a modelling job is facing new charges. Continue reading
Amanda Lindhout reveals it was Calgary Flames co-owner who helped pay ransom to free her
A Calgary businessman and philanthropist says he paid roughly $750,000 to help free kidnapped journalist Amanda Lindhout in Somalia. Continue reading
Saskatoon police called to hoax hostage situation in city’s east end
Saskatoon police responded Monday morning to what they thought was a hostage situation in the Willowgrove area. Continue reading
Correctional officer taken hostage at Kenora jail released from hospital
By Joe Scarpelli Reporter
A correctional officer who was taken hostage by inmates at a jail in Kenora, Ont., has been released from hospital and is recovering at home. Continue reading
Baby used as human shield rescued by police officer during foiled bank robbery
A pedestrian recorded the extraordinary moment officers were able to pull the baby from the woman’s hands during a dramatic standoff outside the bank. Continue reading