6 d. ago Bear spray, other weapons can't be shown in public in bylaw amendments under consideration by city council

Changes would address bransishing of a weapon that causes fear, but does not constitute a criminal offence

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1 week ago Memorial mass in Vancouver to mark 40 days since Lapu Lapu Day attack

Members of Vancouver's Filipino community and others will honour and pray for victims of the Lapu Lapu festival attack at a memorial mass today, 40 days after the tragedy that left 11 people dead.

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2 w. ago Bear spray attack near Vancouver high school caught on camera

The attack happened last Tuesday on Hastings Street near Templeton Drive, a few blocks from Templeton Secondary School.

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2 w. ago Hamilton teens charged with theft, other offences amid crackdown on youth crime

A rise in Hamilton youth crime involving stolen vehicles, violent assaults and robberies that include swarmings and the use of bear spray, knives and firearms led police to assign additional resources as part of Project Street Light. Hamilton Police said the issue came to a boiling point in October 2024 after a 15-year-old was killed […]

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2 w. ago Five youths charged after deploying bear spray at bus near Chinook station

The group meant to spray another group of youths boarding the bus. The spray impacted uninvolved passengers and the bus driver

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2 w. ago Five youths charged after bear spray deployed at bus near Chinook station

The group meant to spray another group of youths boarding the bus. The spray impacted uninvolved passengers and the bus driver

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3 w. ago ‘Emotional aftermath’ still fresh 1 month after Vancouver Lapu Lapu day attack

Members of Parliament held a moment of silence on the one-month anniversary of the deadly attack on the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, as members of the Filipino community and others continue to grapple with its impact. 

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3 w. ago Silent tribute and fundraisers mark one month since Vancouver festival attack

VANCOUVER — Members of Parliament have held a moment of silence on the one-month anniversary of the deadly attack on the Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, as members of the Filipino community and others continue to grapple with its impact. Newly elected Speaker Francis Scarpaleggia says all parties in the House of Commons agreed […]

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3 w. ago ‘Soup Nazi’ actor dips ladle for Lapu Lapu Day attack victims

"Soup Nazi" actor Larry Thomas will be picking up his ladle in a B.C. restaurant to raise money for victims of last month's attack on Vancouver's Lapu Lapu Day festival.

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4 w. ago ‘I’m not the same anymore,’ B.C. machete attack victim says she was let down by system

The survivor of a horrific machete attack in Vancouver three years ago says she feels let down by the system three years into her difficult recovery.

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4 w. ago Warning issued for part of Banff National Park after bear makes ‘contact with a tent’

Park officials reminded people to make plenty of noise when hiking or cycling in the area, to carry bear spray and know how to use it and to keep pets on leashes.

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4 w. ago Man accused of vicious Vancouver attack on Toronto tourist leaves hospital

Peterhans Nungu, charged with assault causing bodily harm, must now live under house arrest

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