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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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.

Society

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 […]

Events

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

Other

3 w. ago B.C. city considers state of emergency to deal with rising crime, but not nightly curfew

At a meeting on May 27, council voted to direct staff to investigate what the city can do in a state of emergency, including putting people into involuntary care if needed.

Events

3 w. ago Night mayor makes it easier for Ottawa bars to stay open until 5 a.m.

Amending the special events bylaw will streamline the process of extending alcohol-service hours beyond Ontario’s regular closing time of 2 a.m.

Other

4 w. ago Residents' trust, optimism have rebounded after turbulent 2024 according to city survey

Calgarians' trust in city hall has gone up considerably since last year, according to the city's latest citizen satisfaction survey. 

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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.

Society