Montreal police say they busted a ‘sophisticated’ shoplifting ring and seized several articles of high-end clothing and accessories with an estimated value of half a million dollars.
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Reports of children in youth protection exposed to domestic violence has doubled in 10 years
The number of reports received by the Direction de la protection de la jeunesse (DPJ) for exposure to domestic violence has more than doubled in 10 years, rising from around 8,000 in 2014 to just over 17,000 in 2023.
‘I was appalled’: Calgary councillors question administration over water main break cause, cost
Repairs to fix five areas of concern on one of Calgary’s main water line feeders are ongoing, but we don’t yet know the cost to respond to and repair the pipe.
Saskatoon police urge caution following close calls between children on bikes and vehicles
Three separate incidents involving vehicles and children on bikes in as many months has underscored a need for greater caution on the road — even in the suburbs.
‘It’s always raining’: Wet weather causing some problems for outdoor businesses
Gardeners and landscapers are asking Mother Nature for a break as Winnipeg and Manitoba have been pelted by a lot of rain recently, leading to concerns on the business front.
‘That may be evidence’: Saskatoon police continue to ask Fairhaven residents for help investigating homicide
The homicide in Fairhaven last week is still on the minds of residents as police continue their search for those responsible, and work to alleviate fears in the community about the attack.
B.C.’s ‘war in the woods’ battlegrounds to be permanently protected
Forests that were environmental and Indigenous rights battlegrounds over clearcut logging during British Columbia’s “war in the woods” in the 1980s and 1990s are set to receive permanent protections.
Lethbridge Fire and EMS refresh river rescue training ahead of summer
With summer nearing, many will be finding ways to beat the heat, including taking a float down the Oldman River, and that has Lethbridge Fire and Emergency Services (LFES) refreshing their water skills.
Sask. Health Authority says it sent bad data to group studying hospital occupancy
The Saskatchewan Health Authority says it sent the wrong information to an independent agency studying hospital capacity that incorrectly showed nearly half of Saskatoon hospital beds were unoccupied.
‘I am really, really sorry’: Lawyer reads statement from Langley, B.C., man who killed his wife
A B.C. man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of his wife – Langley teacher-librarian Naomi Onotera – chose not to address the victim’s family and friends during a sentencing hearing Tuesday.