Category : Justice System


Trans Inmate Seeks Transfer to Women's Prison in NB

A transgender woman incarcerated in a New Brunswick men's correctional facility is formally requesting a transfer to a women's institution, highlighting ongoing debates over inmate placement policies.

Two Dead in Zealand, N.B. Crash

A tragic single-vehicle accident near Zealand, New Brunswick, has claimed two lives, with RCMP investigating the circumstances of the fatal crash.

Wanted Man Arrested for Kitchener Shooting

Waterloo Regional Police have arrested Siraj Abukar, a 30-year-old Kitchener man, in connection with a shooting. The arrest follows security video evidence and a public appeal for information.

Regina Drug Dealer Gets 7-Year Fentanyl Sentence

Terrence William Ward, a 62-year-old with health problems, was sentenced to seven years for trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine after a Regina police investigation seized drugs valued at $900,000.

Florida Executes Melvin Trotter for 1986 Murder

Melvin Trotter, convicted of killing grocer Virgie Langford in 1986, was executed by lethal injection in Florida. This marks the state's second execution this year following a record-breaking 2025.

Saskatoon Business Charged for Illegal Bear Spray Sales

A Saskatoon business has been charged with unlawfully selling bear spray, highlighting concerns over the misuse of such products in urban settings. Authorities are investigating the case as part of broader efforts to regulate restricted items.

Ugandan Women Arrested for Public Kissing Amid Anti-LGBTQ Laws

Two Ugandan women were arrested by police for kissing in public, highlighting the enforcement of the country's strict anti-homosexuality legislation. The incident underscores ongoing human rights concerns and legal challenges faced by the LGBTQ community

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