John Ridsdel
Militant who beheaded two Canadians still on the loose and investigators may have uncovered why
Researchers say they have identified the Facebook page of the Abu Sayyaf militant who beheaded two Canadians in the southern Philippines in 2016, and it has deepened the mystery about him. Continue reading
Family of former Calgarian kidnapped, murdered in the Philippines demands answers from federal government
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Former Calgarian Robert Hall and fellow Canadian John Ridsdel were kidnapped in the middle of the night by extremists in the Philippines. The pair was held captive for months then ruthlessly murdered. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: If they chose ISIS over Canada, now what?
What will the story of the two young said-to-be-Canadian women discovered in the Mosul tunnel turn out to be? Continue reading
COMMENTARY: A letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
Dear Mr. Prime Minister, Do you remember the names Robert Hall and John Ridsdel? Continue reading
Justin Trudeau says murder of Canadian hostages is his biggest regret of 2016
The deaths of Canadians Robert Hall and John Ridsdel at the hands of the militant group Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines earlier this year were 2016’s biggest regret for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Continue reading
Freed Norwegian who was held with Canadians says kidnapping was ‘devastating’
A Norwegian man freed by militants after a year of jungle captivity in the southern Philippines described the ordeal Sunday as “devastating.” Continue reading
Robert Hall’s body found in southern Philippines
Philippine troops on Saturday dug up what they believe is the body of Canadian hostage Robert Hall, who was beheaded by Abu Sayyaf extremists more than two weeks ago. Continue reading
Abu Sayyaf frees Filipino woman kidnapped with Canadians Robert Hall, John Ridsdel
Abu Sayyaf extremists on Friday freed a Filipino woman who was with two Canadian hostages beheaded by the militants in the southern Philippines after failing to get a huge ransom, officials said. Continue reading
‘The world lost a really fine man’: Friends remember Robert Hall, 2nd Canadian executed by Abu Sayyaf
Friends are describing Robert Hall as a man who lived life to the fullest, loved adventure but also gave back to his community. Continue reading
Canada mourns slain hostage Robert Hall, Trudeau says
Trudeau called terrorism “a scourge on the world,” and said all of Canada is mourning with Hall’s family. Continue reading