Canada archives

June 2012

June 30th, 2012

Questions remain as Quebec sisters buried Saturday
As the two QC sisters found dead in Thailand two weeks ago are laid to rest, the cause of their deaths is still unknown.

Toronto residents support handgun ban, poll shows
City politicians aren't shooting blanks when it comes to a Toronto handgun ban.

BC teachers accept tentative deal
Public school teachers in BC voted to accept a new contract but the union representing them isn't happy with the result.

Two injured in plane crash near Montreal
Two people were seriously injured after a small plane crashed onto a Quebec highway west of Montreal Saturday morning.

Ottawa rescue expert turned away from Elliot Lake
An internationally recognized rescue expert says he was turned away from the flattened mall disaster in Elliott Lake.

McGuinty government continues to deny Liam sight
The Reids have hit a brick wall waiting for OHIP to step up and pay for the treatment their son, Liam desperately needs.

Don’t wear red and white on Canada Day, bar workers told
Canada Day cheer is sweeping across the capital, but there'll be no national pride displayed at one downtown pub.

Dragon's Den star offers $1,000 reward for vandal
When a dragon gets mad, he gets generous.

Fireworks banned in NL on Canada Day
Newfoundland and Labrador will have to celebrate Canada's 145th birthday without pops, bangs, and barbecues on the beach

June 29th, 2012

Toronto police board mum on possible resignations after G20 report
After a G20 summit report uncovered failures, Toronto Police continue to remain mum on any possible resignations.

Ontario to launch independent inquiry into Elliot Lake mall collapse
Ontario Premier Dalton McGuinty will launch an independent public inquiry into the collapse of a Mall in Elliot Lake.

Cheers! Wine freedom becomes law
Conservative MP Dan Albas's bill to rid the federal ban on transporting liquor across provincial borders became law.

Quebecers least friendly, Newfoundlanders most kind: Canada Day poll
Quebec has the meanest Canadians, Saskatchewan is ugly and British Columbia is the best vacation destination: Poll.

Quebecers least friendly, Newfoundlanders most kind: Canada Day poll
Quebec has the meanest Canadians, Saskatchewan is ugly and British Columbia is the best vacation destination: Poll.

June 28th, 2012

Government discontinues telephone tax-filing system
Canadians will no longer be able to file their tax returns over the phone.

Tribute to fallen soliders vandalized at Royal Canadian Legion
A sculpture dedicated to fallen soldiers has been vandalized outside the Royal Canadian Legion headquarters in Ottawa.

Nova Scotia pastor arrested on sex charges
A Nova Scotia pastor was arrested Wednesday for sexual offences involving three children.

PEI students urged to be tested for HIV and hepatitis
University of PEI students are being urged to get tested for HIV and hepatitis after sharing blood glucose devices.

Accused told undercover cop he was paid for hit, court hears
Mohamed Karim told an undercover cop posing as a crime boss he was paid $1,800 for killing CGY financier Jack Beauchamp.

Nurse fired after allowing senior to bathe in kitchen cleaner
A Quebec seniors' residence fired a nursing assistant who let a senior wash herself with a house-cleaning product.

Parking lot security guard stabbed during alleged break-ins
Three suspects are behind bars after a security guard patrolling an underground parking lot in Toronto was stabbed.

Winnipeg serial killings likely impulsive acts: Expert
It's unlikely police will link any more murders to accused serial killer Shawn Lamb, criminologist Jack Levin said.

MB Hydro's mandatory union membership challenged
Manitoba Hydro is preventing employees from working on large-scale projects if they don't join a trade union.

Mall collapse investigators won't rule out criminal charges
ON police haven't ruled out criminal charges following the deadly collapse of a mall roof in Elliot Lake.

Anti-gay pamphleteer launches libel suit against CBC
An anti-gay pamphleteer who took hate speech accusations all the way to Canada's top court is suing the CBC for libel.

McGuinty commits to financial help for Elliot Lake
ON Premier Dalton McGuinty has promised financial assistance for Elliot Lake following the destruction of its only mall.

Bully victim dreads new school year after three concussions
He's been pushed down a ski hill, jumped, beaten and pounded so hard that he's suffered three concussions.

Alarm raised more than decade ago around alleged Winnipeg serial killer
The National Parole Board sounded the alarm about suspected Winnipeg serial killer Shawn Cameron Lamb long ago.

Identity theft support centre launched to combat Canada's largest growing crime
Canada's fastest growing crime may have bank robbers reconsidering their options.

Elliot Lake mall victims identified
Hundreds of residents have kept vigil since Saturday, hoping survivors would be found beneath collapsed mall.

June 27th, 2012

Edmonton Catholic schools should ban HPV vaccinations: Calgary Bishop
Edmonton Catholic school trustees should stop allowing HPV vaccinations on their premises: Calgary Bishop Fred Henry.

Edmonton school board votes review
Edmonton Public School Board unanimously voted Tuesday to review its controversial "no-zero" policy.

No more victims believed to be in collapsed mall, say officials
A body has been pulled from the site of the collapsed mall in this northern Ontario city.

Double murder in Montreal psych ward
A psychiatric patient is in custody after two elderly patients were strangled and a third was nearly choked to death.

Notable progress made in Elliot Lake rescue mission
Using a massive robotic arm, rescuers succeeded in moving an unstable escalator and clear a path to the victims.

Judge overturns mother's child abuse conviction; apologizes for wrongful murder accusation
The Crown attorney has apologized to a local mother wrongfully accused of her daughter’s murder.

Canadians paying $2M a year too much for prescription drugs: Researcher
$2 million a year can be saved on prescription drug costs if hospitals and provinces harmonize their drug plans: Study.

Ottawa records highest average income of large cities in Canada: StatsCan
Ottawa had the highest average total family income before tax of all the large cities across the country in 2010.

Court okays class action lawsuits against two banks
Class action lawsuits by CIBC and Scotiabank employees seeking millions in unpaid overtime has been okayed by ON Court.

VIA Rail cutting service and 200 jobs
VIA Rail is cutting 200 jobs and routes and services as part of a modernization plan, rail executives said Wednesday.

Body removed from site of mall collapse
A body has been pulled from the site of the collapsed mall in this northern Ontario city.

Accused serial killer's last jail term was cut short
A career criminal accused by Winnipeg police of becoming a city serial killer and murdering of three Manitoba women.

June 26th, 2012

Cleroux pleads guilty to three murders
Serial killer Camille Cleroux, 58, pleaded guilty Tuesday to murdering two wives and a neighbour in a 20-year span.

Survivor of U of A shooting wakes from coma
The security guard who survived the deadly armoured car robbery earlier this month has awoken from an induced coma.

Inquest called in death of suspected double murderer
The BC Coroner announced it will hold a public inquest into the death of suspected double murderer Angus David Mitchell.

Elliot Lake waits for action
Emergency workers are awaiting heavy mine rescue machinery in a final attempt to find survivors among the rubble.

Student strike results in big security bill
Taxpayers doled out $1.5 million this year to keep striking Quebec students from ransacking schools and attacking police

Magnotta comes to the defence of Scientology?
The multiple online personalities of Luka Magnotta that include a wide range of interests can now include Scientologist.

Marxist-Leninist G20 protester launches $4M lawsuit
An anti-poverty activist once accused of being a G20 conspirator launched a $4 million lawsuit against Toronto Police.

Father of women found dead in Thailand suggests coverup
A small-town grocer who lost both of his daughters this month has accused Thai authorities of covering up their deaths.

Convicted gangster gunned down in BC
Police have confirmed convicted gangster Randynesh Raman Naicker was gunned down Monday in a targeted hit.

June 25th, 2012

Crowd gathers to await word of loved ones after mall collapse
Rachel Rivet, an employee at the downstairs lottery booth in the Algo Centre Mall, is awaiting word about her co-worker.

22 arrests in St-Jean-Baptiste Day riot
Police arrested 22 people after St-Jean-Baptiste Day festivities degenerated Sunday night in a town north of Montreal.

McGuinty calls for mall rescue mission to resume
Premier Dalton McGuinty has called on officials to "leave no stone unturned" in getting the rescue operation back on.

Possible first case of 'bath salts' drug in Calgary
Police say they could have their first case of bath salts on their hands, after a young man took on several officers.

Bath salts suspected amongst $1.5M drug bust from Toronto man
Bath salts are suspected to be amongst the discovery of over $1.5 M worth of drugs and firearms in a Toronto bust.

Bomber Command vets honoured
As a 19-year-old gunner fighting against the Nazis, John "Jack" McLean didn't know he had a 50-50 chance of going home.

Man with former ties to QC Liberals, police faces fraud charges
Police arrested a businessman with former ties to the Quebec Liberal Party, the city of Montreal for fraud allegations.

AB RCMP warn females after release of convicted rapist
A man convicted of raping a 16-year-old girl and mugging elderly women is back on the streets.

Man gets 18 years for brutal murder of neighbour, 81
A store clerk who fatally stabbed his neighbour and then shopped at her expense will spend at least 18 years in prison.

Sex assault investigation in Winnipeg becomes serial murder probe
Shawn Lamb is now charged with killing three prostitutes and sexual assault of a teenage girl and a 36-year-old woman.

Jeep thief also swiped wheelchair
It's not the stolen Jeep that keeps Mike Labrash and Verna McNally awake at night -- it's what was inside.

Board to debate 'no-zero policy'
The Edmonton public school board will debate a motion to review the controversial "no-zero" grading policy Tuesday.

Man stoned on bath salts sends 2 cops to hospital
Police suspect a man who allegedly broke one officer's nose and another's wrist may have been high on bath salts.

One dead, hundreds displaced in BC flooding
One person is reportedly dead, and hundreds are displaced due to widespread flooding in BC.

House arrest for crack-dealing dad
Crack dealer Terry Phillips, 38, brought his three-year-old daughter to drug deals and then to a court date.

Slugged killer in court, man jailed 45 days
A man who attacked convicted killer Michael Briscoe during his double murder trial was handed a 45-day jail term Monday.

Scouts Canada did not try to cover up sexual abuse: Report
There is no systematic intent within Scouts Canada to cover up incidents of abuse, according to a report.

June 24th, 2012

Evacuate when asked, minister urges BC residents
As a flood watch continues around BC, residents were urged to "evacuate when emergency officials request it".

Funds set up for families of slain armoured guards
Friends and family of Brian Ilesic gathered at a local church Saturday to say farewell.

Missing woman likely met with foul play: Police
Dozens of volunteers spent Saturday working side by side with police in the search for a missing Medicine Hat woman.

Internet nudie judge faces inquiry Monday
No federally appointed judge has ever been forcibly removed from the bench. Will Lori Douglas be the first?

Meth addict jailed after crime spree
The addictive clutches of crystal meth altered Alexander Haits's conventional life into one punctuated by crime.

Rescuers hear 'taps' from rubble of collapsed mall
Emergency workers sifting through the rubble believe there are at least two victims buried in the debris.

Bear breaks in while cottagers golfed
It's a frightening reminder of the consequences of letting your guard down in Manitoba's bear country.

June 23rd, 2012

AFN marks ground breaking for new Attawapiskat school
Attawapiskat celebrated the ground breaking of its new elementary school Friday.

Canadians remember victims of terrorism
The flags on all government buildings across the country will be flown at half-mast Saturday.

Scam nets $100K from Italian seniors
About 30 elderly members of the city's Italian community have fallen victim to a scam involving a fake relative.

Questions still surround teen's gruesome death in 2008
Sunday marks what would have been Alexander Xavier Smith's 19th birthday, AND marks nearly five years since he was slain

OFL decries $1M fine against construction firm
The OFL expressed frustration that the head of a construction firm won't face jail time for the deaths of four workers.

June 22nd, 2012

Legal loophole gives convicted cop killer escorted day passes
Kim Hancox thought she had suffered through everything the widow of a slain police officer could possibly handle.

Killer mom gets 13 years
The Calgary mom who attempted to murder one son 5 1/2 years after killing another, was handed a 13 year sentence.

June 21st, 2012

Khadr legal team pressures for his return
Convicted terrorist Omar Khadr's legal team is pressuring the government to make good on his transfer to Canada.

Ralph Klein to receive Order of Canada
Former Alberta premier and Calgary mayor Ralph Klein is being awarded the Order of Canada, Sun sources have confirmed.

Magnotta chooses jury trial; preliminary hearing in March 2013
Luka Magnotta has chosen a trial by jury, apparently setting aside the possibility of a psychiatric evaluation.

June 20th, 2012

SUN NEWS EXCLUSIVE: Brian Lilley goes one-on-one with Glenn Beck
It's a special night tonight on Sun News Network: Media legend Glenn Beck goes one-on-one with Brian Lilley on Byline!

Magnotta isolated, awaits arguments about his sanity
Luka Magnotta is under "super protection" as a court prepares to hear hear arguments about his mental state.

June 19th, 2012

City’s idea for float compared to sperm
The city has released images of its $80,000 balloon entry for the Capital EX parade and it's getting mixed reviews.

Magnotta pleads not guilty, requests psych evaluation
Accused murderer Luka Magnotta, 29, has pleaded not guilty and requested a psychiatric evaluation.

Trophy game hunter takes aim at Mantracker
The relationship between a US trophy hunter and TV's new Mantracker was less than "warm and fuzzy".

X-ray detects hidden 50 kg cocaine stash
More than 50 kg of cocaine in a transport truck was discovered in 2009 thanks to a Canada Border Services Agency X-ray.

One man killed in Toronto's Little Italy on ice-cream shop patio
A Euro Cup win for Italy quickly turned into horror in the city's Little Italy neighbourhood.

Magnotta under massive security detail due to 'admirers,' say police
Alleged body-parts killer Luka Rocco Magnotta is being interrogated Tuesday morning under near-unprecedented security.

Bernardo's ex-lawyer says Magnotta's lawyer will have 'unusual challenges'
The man who represented Paul Bernardo says criminal lawyer Pierre Panaccio will have a tough task in defending Magnotta.

June 18th, 2012

Ontario mother accused of killing her three-year-old daughter
An ON mom is now charged with murder in the "previously unexplained" death of her three-year-old daughter last fall.

Baumgartner 'co-operating' with cops; scheduled for first court appearance
Suspected murderer Travis Baumgartner is expected to make his first court appearance in Edmonton Wednesday.

Baumgartner arrest provides relief for victims' families
Relief came Saturday evening as news broke that accused murderer Travis Baumgartner was arrested.

Deadly stage collapse witness 'stood frozen'
Two eye witnesses speculated that heavy machinery hanging from the structure's ceiling may have caused the cave-in.

Ex-top cop names names at corruption inquiry
Former anti-corruption czar Jacques Duchesneau named names for the first time Monday.

TO woman fights for rent money, claims cell towers made her sick
Veronica Ciandre says she was forced to flee her Toronto penthouse because rooftop cell towers made her sick.

Suspect in Edmonton triple homicide co-operating with investigators, police say
Travis Baumgartner is co-operating with investigators in BC where he was captured, Edmonton police say.

Court decision could mean big bucks for Canada's historical sites
Historic sites across Canada are hoping for a huge boost in revenue after a Supreme Court ruling handed down Friday.

The menace returns: Magnotta back in Canada
The plane carrying alleged body-parts killer Luka Magnotta landed in Montreal just before 7 pm Monday.

Ailing right-to-die champion fights to live
After winning the right to die on her own terms, an emotional Gloria Taylor is now waging a battle to live.

June 17th, 2012

Cops mum on plastic-wrapped corpse in Red River near Winnipeg
Cops are quiet on if a body found in the Red River was a homicide victim or if it was wrapped in plastic while floating.

Cops deny mayor's claim of legal prostitution zone
Police distanced themselves from claims by a borough mayor that prostitution will be allowed east of downtown Montreal.

Alberta pipeline spill cleanup going well: Province
AB Ministry of Environment officials are content with efforts to clean an oil pipeline leak into the Red Deer River.

No where to run for Baumgartner at border crossing
Details are beginning to emerge about the arrest of accused murderer Travis Baumgartner.

Arbitrator rules in favour of Air Canada contract offer
An arbitrator has ruled in favour of Air Canada by choosing to wrest the airline's latest contract officer to its union.

Busted at the border: Baumgartner caught sneaking into the US
When triple-murder suspect Travis Baumgartner rolled up to the U.S. border, agents already knew who he was.

June 16th, 2012

Quebec City should get an NHL team: Poll
Quebec City should score an NHL team, according to a group of Canadians surveyed by a Toronto-based firm this week.

'Do the right thing,' mom of heist suspect pleads
The mother of a 21-year-old armoured car worker has publicly urged him to turn himself into police.

Co-workers ‘shocked and devasted’ by shooting deaths of armoured car guards
It was a grim morning for security company G4S Friday as details emerged of an armoured car heist in Edmonton.

One dead after stage collapses at Radiohead concert
One person is dead after a stage collapsed ahead of Saturday night's Radiohead concert in a Toronto park.

June 15th, 2012

BC court grants doctor-assisted suicide request, with conditions
BC Supreme Court grants the request of dying woman, Gloria Taylor, a doctor-assisted suicide with conditions.

Edmonton police name person of interest in U of A shootings
An armoured car worker who is subject of a Canada wide manhunt has been charged with three counts of first-degree murder

Silent candlelight vigil for Jun Lin
More than 100 people lit lanterns in downtown Montreal Thursday night in a silent vigil for murdered student, Jun Lin.

June 14th, 2012

Former DND staffer pleads guilty to fraud
A former Department of National Defence employee was handed probation Thursday.

Russell Williams wants victim to pay his legal fees
She survived the killer colonel's vicious attack, but Laurie Massicotte says she is now being revictimized by him.

Teacher fired after alleged Magnotta murder video shown to class
A Montreal school board has fired a 29-year-old history teacher for showing his students the film of Jun Lin's death.

Manitoba calls inquests into four deaths
The province's chief medical examiner has called inquests into four separate deaths.

June 13th, 2012

Montreal teacher suspended for showing Magnotta snuff video; might face criminal charges
A Montreal high school teacher has been suspended after he shocked students by playing the alleged Magnotta snuff video.

Moderate student leader apologizes for Nazi salutes at protests
A moderate student leader has apologized to a Jewish organization after students gave Nazi salutes at recent protests.

Museum displays boards with messages after Stanley Cup riot
Less than a year ago, heartbroken locals took to writing on the wooden boards covering smashed storefront windows.

Deadly highway should be fixed at oil producers' expense: Poll
A deadly stretch of Hwy. 63 should be twinned now, and energy companies should be on the hook for the pricey project.

June 12th, 2012

B’nai Brith blasts student protesters for Nazi salutes
A major Jewish organization says Nazi salutes at student protests “defile the memory of the Holocaust."

2nd Eaton Centre shooting victim dies
A second man has died as a result of the bloody shooting rampage at the downtown Eaton Centre just over a week ago.

Questions arise over oil boom safety
While Cold Lake's in-situ oil wells feed hungry pipelines to the rest of the world downstream, not everyone's pleased.

First Nations children have higher rates of ER visits for mental-health care: Study
Children from First Nations communities have higher rates of visiting hospital emergency rooms for mental-health crises.

Kisseds by perv, girl afraid to 'lick my lips', court hears
The 10-year-old abducted by repeat sex offender John Francis Dionne hates to lick her lips because he kissed her there.

Centre Block price tag on par with Central Park penthouse
The Centre Block of Parliament could be yours for the cost of a posh penthouse overlooking Central Park.

Quebec MNA Khadir defends picture showing dead Charest
Politician Amir Khadir is on the defensive over a picture of him holding a gun, standing over Jean Charest's dead body.

82 more charges recommended in Stanley Cup riot probe
A year after the Stanley Cup riots, police said they've recommended 82 more charges against 25 suspected rioters.

More North Korean refugees likely to eye Canada as new home
Immigration authorities are preparing for ever-increasing numbers of refugee claimants from North Korea.

Montreal jail reserves isolated holding cell for Magnotta
Officials at an east-end Montreal jail are preparing for a possible visit by suspected body-parts killer Luka Magnotta.

Three aboriginals injured in RCMP custody: CIvil Liberties Assoc.
Three B.C. aboriginals suffered injuries while in RCMP custody, according to the B.C. Civil Liberties Association.

People affected by oil spill will be compensated, company says
Residents impacted by a massive oil spill in a central Alberta water way will be compensated.

Alberta to lead Canada's economic growth, forecasters say
Alberta's petro-powered economy is being tagged to lead and drive Canada's economy.

Humpback whale beaches in BC, dies on shore
Hundreds of people gathered on a beach in BC Tuesday to help a whale that washed up on shore, but couldn't save it.

Latest Toronto mall shooting victim no stranger to crime
The 22-year-old victim in the Eaton Centre shooting who died Monday also had a history of criminal activity.

Top court hears Khawaja's terrorism case
Lawrence Greenspon is asking the Supreme Court to acquit his high-profile client, convicted terrorist Momin Khawaja.

June 11th, 2012

Two teen girls accused of human trafficking
Police have charged two 15-year-old girls with human trafficking and other offences in a crackdown on prostitution.

Rioter stunned by one-month jail sentence
Rioter stunned by one-month jail sentence

Couple charged after dog left in hot car dies
A man and woman from Val Caron, ON, have been charged after a chocolate Lab was found dead in a car.

High-risk offender released in Toronto
A man who brutally beat a teenager into a coma and left her for dead is back on the street.

Suspected dealer greets cops with joint behind his ear
Drugs? Oh... those drugs.

Montreal police keep Grand Prix protesters at bay
Hundreds of police kept guard across the city to ensure that the Canadian Grand Prix was not disrupted by activists.

Plunging oil prices sinking NL's budget hopes
Newfoundland and Labrador's reliance on oil revenues has proven to be a slippery solution as prices continue to sink.

London, ON, seals dies en route to new home
Two seals from London's Storybook Gardens died Friday en route to their new zoo home for reasons that remain a mystery.

Boy shot in head back home with family: Cops
A 13-year-old boy shot at a Toronto shopping centre has been released from hospital just over a week after the incident.

June 10th, 2012

Thirty arrested near F1 race site
Police arrested at least 30 people Sunday afternoon as thousands flocked to the city's Formula One race track.

Camper donated $1M to Parks Canada
A love of camping led Marjorie DeDrew to leave $1 million to Parks Canada in her will.

Heavy police presence at Montreal Grand Prix as protests continue
Police had a heavy presence at Grand Prix venues across this city on Saturday as some protesters remained determined.

Ranchers fed up after AB oil spill
Calgargy land owners in the area are demanding the industry take more responsibility for keeping the environment clean.

Red tape has vet's blood boiling
War vet Bill Wharton felt his blood pressure rise when his medical needs met the tangle of bureaucratic red tape head on

Boil water advisories remain in AB communities amid severe weather warnings
Boil water advisories remain in place for six Calgary communities while flood watches are on for several river basins.

Controversial Muslim preacher to speak at Calgary event
The controversial Muslim preacher who says homosexuals are evil and advocates for their death is to speak in Calgary.

June 9th, 2012

Montreal protesters clash with police, F1 fans
Downtown Montreal was once again the scene of arrests as demonstrators crashed the Formula One Grand Prix party.

Villeneuve says he received death threats after slamming students
Formula One racing champion Jacques Villeneuve claimed he's received death threats after he insulted striking students.

Reusable bags: less wasteful, full of germs
With plastic bags soon to be outlawed in Toronto, many shoppers will turn to reusable bags as the logical replacement.

Nunavut families to protest high food costs where whole chicken costs $65
It's hard to feed a family when a bag of apples costs $15 and a spring chicken will set you back more than $60.

June 8th, 2012

Jacques Villeneuve to student protesters: Go back to school
Don't count Canadian racing legend Jacques Villeneuve among the fans of the Quebec student movement.

Toddler-in-suitcase parents plead guilty
The Toronto couple accused of hiding their two-year-old's body in a suitcase plead guilty in a Jamaican court Friday.

Forest fire ravages tourism in Timmins
A forest fire that blazed through Timmins in May did more than scorch soil and wither trees.

37 protesters arrested at Grand Prix event
37 anti-government protesters were arrested in Montreal Thursday night after threats to target the Canadian Grand Prix.

Concordia creates fund for Lin Jun
Canadians are quietly helping to cover the cost for the funeral of Jun Lin.

Anti-abortion protester loses appeal at Supreme Court
A 63-year-old grandmother who defied a no-protest zone around abortion clinics should face criminal charges.

June 7th, 2012

Man charged with human smuggling in MV Sun Sea case
Police have charged a man with human smuggling in the arrival of the MV Sun Sea on B.C.’s coast in August 2010.

Accused body-parts killer was in Vancouver: cops
The suspect in killing and dismembering a Chinese student, spent time in Vancouver, police said Thursday.

'Remorseless' young killer, now 18, nabbed again
At age 12, she became one of Winnipeg's youngest killers.

Parents horrifed by by "sick" packages sent to schools
“Sick and “deranged” are words parents used to describe whoever mailed body parts to two Vancouver schools Tuesday.

Toronto changes cop check policy for rec staff
Christopher Husbands' lack of a criminal record check while working for the City of Toronto "fell through the cracks."

Soldier gets five years for manslaughter
Ouiment was a young soldier and a Canada Games-winning boxer. Now he's on his way to prison, convicted of manslaughter.

Magnotta could be extradited by end of June: Report
German officials hope to extradite Luka Magnotta to Canada within the next three weeks, Agence France-Presse reports.

No charges for store owner who fought robbers with bear spray
A Quebec convenience store owner who beat off thieves with bear spray is unlikely to face charges.

Magnotta linked to Hollywood sign body parts
Montreal police are examining a possible link between Magnotta and a body found by the Hollywood sign in January.

Quebec politician's daughter arrested in subway smoke bombings case
The daughter of a Quebec fringe-party, was among 4 people arrested Thursday for subway smoke bombings.

Thieves bear-sprayed, spanked by store owner
When two masked men walked into Zhen Yang's Gatineau, Que., convenience store, at first he thought it was a joke.

Plastic bag ban ‘dumbest thing council has done’: Toronto mayor
Mayor Rob Ford blasted Toronto’s new ban on plastic bags Thursday as “the dumbest thing council has done.”

June 6th, 2012

Tolls may come to Alberta's killer highway
Toll booths might provide the solution to the $1 billion question surrounding Alberta's deadliest highway.

Valerie Leblanc's mother believes link to Magnotta unlikely
Valerie Leblanc' mother says it's unlikely her daughter's death has anything to do with accused killer Luka Magnotta.

Toronto to ban plastic bags
Toronto city council has voted to ban plastic bags effective Jan. 1.

Vancouver body parts related to Magnotta case: Cops
Montreal police say the body parts mailed to two Vancouver schools are likely linked to the Luka Magnotta murder case.

Vancouver body-parts case could be linked to Magnotta: Expert
The delivery of a severed hand and foot to two Vancouver schools could be connected to the Montreal student killing.

Two tornadoes reported in southern Alberta
Residents along southern Alberta will spend Wednesday picking up the debris after tornadoes whipped across the province.

Accused Eaton Centre killer worked for City with kids
Suspect Christopher Husbands was a part-time City employee working with kids before the Eaton Centre shooting.

Suspicious packages target Quebec politicians, Quebecor Media
An ultra left-wing group has claimed responsibility for eight suspicious packages sent to government and media offices.

June 5th, 2012

Sex-toy stealing cop gets conditional sentence for sending seized nude photos to friends
A former cop who sent naked photos of a woman from a seized cellphone and stole a sex toy was sentenced this week.

Killer doc to stay in hospital, but allowed leaves
Killer ex-doctor Guy Turcotte was ordered to stay in a mental hospital for stabbing his two young children to death.

Surveillance video helped launch Magnotta manhunt: Police
Surveillance at Luka Magnotta's Montreal apartment building provided key evidence to launch the international manhunt.

Missing women lawyer calls inquiry ‘incomplete’
The lawyer representing the families of Robert Pickton's victims called the Missing Women's public inquiry "incomplete".

Victim's body parts still unaccounted for, police say
More gruesome discoveries could be on the horizon in the porn-killer body parts case, Montreal police say.

Human foot, hand mailed to Vancouver schools
Vancouver police are investigating after separate packages containing human remains were mailed to two local schools.

Police apologize to dad strip searched over tot's drawing
Police in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont., have apologized to the young family they wronged four months ago.

Labatt threat to sue over Magnotta photo backfires on Twitter
Labatt is threatening to sue a Montreal paper after it published a photo of Luka Magnotta holding one of their beers.

Casino bets there will be competition, puts down $50M on reno
As Ottawa gamblers wait to see if a casino will be built in the city, the Casino du Lac Leamy is bracing for competition

Disgraced cop guilty of mischief
A disgraced police officer convicted of assault and suspended without pay has also been found guilty of public mischief.

June 4th, 2012

Postal union blasts security, Magnotta gag order
It may be time to consider other ramped-up security measures to help protect postal workers, their union says.

Remains identified as missing teen, presumed murdered
Skeletal remains found in a farmer's field near St. Catharines, ON, have been identified as Felicia Floriani.

Boy shot at Eaton Centre ' doing well,' say parents
The parents of a boy shot in the head during at Toronto's Eaton Centre on Saturday say they are optimistic.

Timeline of a suspected cannibal killer
The recent timeline of suspected cannibal killer porn star, Luka Magnotta.

Protest 'threats' scrubs Grand Prix event
The disruption of the Montreal festival season has begun.

Cops expected to say 'sorry' to crayon drawing dad
The Kitchener dad who was arrested because his daughter drew a picture of him holding a toy gun is expecting an apology.

Street gang at heart of Eaton Centre bloodshed
Three men at the heart of the weekend bloodshed in Toronto allegedly have ties to one of the city's street gangs.

What's the future for Apt. 208?
Apartment 208 on Place Lucy is nearly scrubbed clean of the horrors that triggered an international manhunt.

$2M fines in workplace death
Fines exceeding $2 million should serve as a safety warning to construction companies.

Magnotta inspired by slasher flick?
Derek MacKinnon played a serial killer in the film Terror Train, and now he wonders if Magnotta, made life imitate art.

Killer mom to serve 15 more months for manslaughter
Allyson McConnell kept her eyes fixed on the floor of the courtroom as she was sentenced to six years in prison.

ON Liberals defend house arrest despite Toronto Eaton Centre shooting
A 23-year-old man accused of the Eaton Centre shootings was under strict bail release conditions.

June 3rd, 2012

Celebrating sixty years
David Akin gives the inside scoop on the Prime Minister's agenda as his family travels to attend the Diamond Jubilee.

Student jailed for child porn
Ryan Patterson was like any other university student. But he also had a secret - his fascination for child pornography.

One dead, 7 injured after shooting at Toronto mall
Pregnant woman goes into labour after being trampled as 'absolute mayhem' follows gunfire

Family devastated after lacrosse player, 20, dies during game
The death of a Winnipeg lacrosse player during a game has stunned Manitoba organizers and officials of the sport.

Magnotta reportedly spotted in Paris
Suspected killer Luka Magnotta was spotted in Paris, according to a source who spoke to Agence-France Presse.

Boy, 16, faces charges after modified rifle, shotgun found in home
A 16-year-old boy faces a number of weapons charges after police searched his house.

Bomb threat forces evacuation of BC ferry
Police are investigating after someone called B.C. Ferries Saturday saying said there's a bomb aboard a Nanaimo ferry.

Magnotta reportedly spotted in Paris
Luka Magnotta was reportedly seen at a Paris hotel around the time Montreal police found alleged victim's body.

Port Hope boy shot at Eaton's Centre
A 13-year old is recovering after being shot in the head when a gunman opened fire at the Eaton Centre.

June 2nd, 2012

Man charged with hiding dirty needles in department store clothing
A 49-year-old man faces 29 counts of armed assault after dirty syringes were found hidden in clothing in dept. stores.

Caretaker caught man raping woman, court told
An apartment building caretaker came upon the same suspect raping another woman in a stairwell, court was told Friday.

Suspect in body parts killing similar to bus beheader, Schizophrenia Society of Canada CEO says
Suspected killer Luka Magnotta might not be much different in some respects than Manitoba bus-beheader Vince Li.

Police unsure of when family of body parts murder victim will get remains
Police say the remains of Jun Lin will be turned over to family eventually, but offered no timeline as to when.

New meme created after Toronto transit hub flooded
Contrary to a raft doctored photos after TO's main train hub was drowned, Mayor Ford did not face the Jaws of a dilemma.

June 1st, 2012

Magnotta linked to white supremacist site
A new report has surfaced suggesting Luka Magnotta may be a white supremacist.

BC bear ate corpse of convicted murderer
The corpse of a man eaten by a BC bear was that of a convicted killer, officials have confirmed.

Second big oil and water spill in Alberta this year
For the second time in a year, a major oil spill in remote northwestern Alberta has clean-up crews scrambling.

Three Cape Breton teens arrested with guns at school: Cops
A Cape Breton school official says three teenagers took turns showing off a handgun to their classmates.

Zero grade teacher to fight suspension
An Edmonton teacher will to fight the suspension he received for going against school policy not to give grades of zero.

Magnotta investigators buried in tips
Police have received more than 200 tips in their search for murder suspect Luka Magnotta.

Magnotta's ex-neighbours erase traces of horrific crime
A cleaning operation began Thursday morning in the Montreal apartment where Magnotta allegedly did his demonic deeds.

AB senior sues RCMP for alleged abuse in custody
A 77-year-old Alberta woman has launched a $625,000 lawsuit against the RCMP.

Lake Manitoba residents watch as flood-ruined homes torn down
The emotional impact of flood damage at Delta Beach is every bit as severe as the physical for those losing their homes.

Janitor charged after gas line cut at Toronto school
A janitor has been charged after allegedly cut the main gas line to a local all-girls Catholic high school.

Victim in body-parts murder a Chinese student: Police
The victim of suspected killer Luka Magnotta is reported to be a Chinese student at Concordia University.

We warned cops about Magnotta months ago: British reporters
A British tabloid says it warned Scotland Yard months ago of a man posting videos of himself killing cats was dangerous.

Is Magnotta travelling as a woman?
The whole world is searching for a Canadian man who goes by the name Luka Magnotta.

EXCLUSIVE: New YouTube video sounds like Magnotta: Expert
A new YouTube video has experts concerned accused killer Luka Rocco Magnotta could be posting on the Internet again.

Suspected body parts killer was upset his bf had new lover: Source
Suspected killer Luka Magnotta was upset his boyfriend had ended their relationship and was seeing another man.

Teacher charged with DUI while driving students
A teacher has been charged with impaired driving after being involved in an accident while driving students.

 

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