5 d. ago Suspicious fire at west Edmonton home linked to missing Samuel Bird case: Police

'The residence is the same location where police conducted a search warrant in relation to the Samuel Bird investigation earlier this month'

Events

5 d. ago Witness says victim tried to run from killers at golf course near UBC

'It looked like somebody trying to get out of the starting blocks, right? Like he was leaning over. He was trying to go fast, but he was stumbling and falling' — witness Brendan Darby

Events

6 d. ago Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination case faces court hearing

PROVO, Utah — The 22-year-old man charged with killing Charlie Kirk will have a court hearing Monday where he and his newly appointed legal counsel will decide whether they want a preliminary hearing where the judge will determine if there is enough evidence against him to go forward with a trial. Prosecutors have charged Tyler […]

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7 d. ago Group representing thousands of prosecutors condemns Edmonton police criticism of Crown in child homicide case

A group representing thousands of Crown prosecutors across Canada has come out against the Edmonton Police Service’s decision to publicly criticize a plea agreement in a child homicide case. Last week, the Canadian Association of Crown Counsel (CACC) issued a statement saying it was “deeply troubled” by EPS’s letter to the provincial official in charge […]

Events

8 d. ago Police charge London man in human trafficking case, suspect more victims

A woman told police he encouraged her to perform sex work, advertised her services online, and assaulted her multiple times.

Events

9 d. ago Court rejects Brentwood killer Matthew de Grood's bid for more freedom

Killer had sought a conditional discharge or less stringent conditions

Events

1 week ago ’I DID IT FOR THE VICTIMS’: Robert Pickton’s killer tells court during guilty plea

MONTREAL — An inmate who has pleaded guilty to murdering Robert Pickton in prison last year says he did it for the serial killer’s victims. Martin Charest admitted today to fatally assaulting Pickton with a broken broom handle at the Port-Cartier federal penitentiary in May 2024. Charest pleaded guilty to first-degree murder during a court […]

Events

1 week ago WARMINGTON: Court ruling stops government from killing ostriches in B.C.

At least for now. A court ruling and a cease and desist order from a BC indigenous band helped saved 350 birds from slaughter with a "stay" order until further notice

Politics

2 w. ago B.C. premier hopes Ottawa is listening — this time — on real bail reforms

Vaughn Palmer: David Eby discussed the issue with federal officials as friends and family attend a Kelowna court case for man accused of killing ex-wife

Society

2 w. ago Edmonton woman says police didn't take domestic violence case seriously

“For someone who's endured years of emotional, psychological and physical abuse, trauma response isn't a footnote. It is a lens through which everything must be understood if we want to save lives"

Events

2 w. ago Montreal police solve cold case from 2008 using genetic genealogy to track killer

Catherine Daviau, 26, was found dead in her Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie apartment in December 2008.

Events

2 w. ago Suspect vehicle reached speeds of 175 km/h after murder at golf course near UBC

Const. Ian Reimers, who is now an RCMP officer in Penticton, testified Wednesday at the murder trial of Balraj Basra about why he chased a white Honda CRV through Burnaby, New Westminster and into Richmond.

Events

2 w. ago B.C. announces task force into extortions in the South Asian community

In Surrey, police are investigating 44 extortion cases, 27 of which include shootings

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2 w. ago Surrey extortion threats: B.C. government, police and Crime Stoppers to make announcement

Surrey police said they are investigating 44 extortion cases against residents and business owners, including 27 that involved shootings.

Events

2 w. ago Family, supporters rally for Kelowna murder victim as accused killer back in court

'It’s a gut punch. It really, truly is a gut punch,' said Bailey McCourt’s aunt, Debbie Henderson.

Events

2 w. ago Halifax police credit public for identifying suspect in antisemitic graffiti cases

A 31-year-old man has been arrested in Halifax after six incidents of racist graffiti aimed at the city's Jewish community.

Economics

2 w. ago German suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case

SEHNDE, Germany — A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said. The man, who has been identified by media as Christian Bruckner, had been serving a seven-year sentence that stemmed […]

Economics

2 w. ago RCMP officer feared he would be shot during suspect chase after UBC golf course killing

Const. Robby Pawar testifies in court: 'I could see clearly the hoodies were on, and I could see the eyes staring at me ... I believed that I was about to get into a shooting or I was going to get shot'

Events

2 w. ago Police found 19 shell casings at UBC golf course killing, court told

Balraj Singh Basra, 25, is charged with first degree murder of Vishal Walia three years ago at the public golf course and with arson of the Audi sedan he is charged with torching in nearby laneway, according to Crown prosecutor

Events

2 w. ago Surrey police investigate 44 cases of extortion as city posts $250,000 reward for info

The fund will offer people with 'key information' the ability to collect a reward if they are prepared to work with police to secure charges and convictions.

Economics