scrap metal
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Scrap dealer fears ‘backlash’ as Saskatchewan moves to ban cash-for-metal transactionsThe Saskatchewan government wants to limit cash transactions for scrap metal in an effort to curb theft of valuable metals like copper.CanadaDec 11, 2020
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Point-of-sale bike registry would have immediate impact in curbing theft: Bike Winnipeg director"A lot of those bikes [from large retailers] are the ones that are being stolen," said Bike Winnipeg's Mark Cohoe.CrimeJan 3, 2020
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Scrap metal trade needs regulation to avoid sale of stolen goods in Winnipeg: RollinsAs Winnipeg retailers raise concerns about theft – with shoplifting reaching alarming levels in some industries – the city is looking into a different type of stolen goods that are tied into the ongoing meth crisis.CrimeOct 1, 2019
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Man steals $56,000 worth of parts from school buses, say Winnipeg policePolice said a series of thefts took place between July and September, and involved a suspect removing catalytic converters and diesel particulate filters from the buses.CrimeSep 19, 2019
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Dealing with theft, violence and property crime: Meth is a main election issue in ManitobaManitobans who have been victims of property crime say they are fed up with having their personal belongings stolen and hope politicians will come up with a solution.CrimeSep 3, 2019
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Crooked city employee busted for stealing $8,500 in scrap metalThe suspect, 32, is accused of stealing around $8,500 in metal to be sold as scrap, including a fire hydrant and copper piping.CrimeApr 23, 2019
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London police close section of Highbury Ave. after rollover leaves scrap metal on roadOne person was injured, but police do not believe the injuries are serious.TrafficApr 15, 2019
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N.B. government orders AIM to shut down all operations at Port of Saint John facilityThe province's department of environment and local government has ordered AIM to cease all operations "effective immediately."ConsumerNov 22, 2018
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RCMP on the hunt for information after theft of 2 church bells in New BrunswickTwo churches in New Brunswick, a 43-minute drive apart, have had their bells stolen.CanadaJul 28, 2017
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Calgary Reddit post on how stolen truck ended up at Pick-N-Pull raises regulation questionsFour months after his truck was stolen, owner David Lawrence said he spotted it at a local Pick-N-Pull, about to be stripped down.ConsumerMar 23, 2017
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