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A man initially claiming to be a passenger has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including impaired driving, in connection with a fatal crash on Highway 115 south of Peterborough, Ontario, in December 2023. The investigation revealed that the suspect, later identified as Corey Neil, was allegedly driving the vehicle when it collided with a commercial motor vehicle, resulting in the death of a 34-year-old woman. Neil faces numerous charges related to both the fatal crash and a subsequent incident on May 15th, when he was found driving while under suspension and prohibited.

Alberta RCMP investigators suspect a deceased serial sexual offender and killer may be connected to the unsolved murders of four young women in the 1970s. The historical homicide unit is investigating the potential link and believes there may be additional unsolved homicides related to the individual.

Saskatchewan teachers have overwhelmingly voted in favor of renewing the mandate for job sanctions from the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF), giving the union’s Executive and Teachers’ Bargaining Committee authority to implement necessary sanctions until an agreement is reached. The move comes after teachers rejected the government’s final offer for a provincial collective bargaining agreement.

The Vancouver Canucks emerged victorious in Game 5 of their playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers, claiming a 3-2 win and taking a 3-2 lead in the series. The deciding goal came with just 32.6 seconds remaining in the third period, courtesy of J.T. Miller. Despite Oilers’ early dominance, the Canucks surged ahead in the second period and maintained the momentum throughout the final frame, earning an eventual 33-23 advantage in shots on goal.

Regina Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a third individual connected to the murder of a 22-year-old man on May 12th. A Canada-wide warrant has been issued for Reshaun Norman Cote, 22, who is described as a male, approximately six feet tall, with a medium build, short brown hair, brown eyes, and angel wing tattoos on both sides of his neck. Authorities caution that Cote is believed to be armed and dangerous and should not be approached. This development follows the arrests earlier this week of a 17-year-old youth and a 24-year-old man in connection with Regina’s first homicide of 2024. The victim, Everett Wolfe Roberts-Orr, succumbed to his injuries after being shot at a residence on Sherwood Drive. Isaiah James Dustyhorn, 24, has been charged with second-degree murder, while the unnamed youth faces charges of second-degree murder and failure to comply.

The Hells Angels motorcycle gang has established a presence in the Peterborough, Ontario area. The gang’s insignia and a sign with “Hells Angels” attached to the front are now displayed on a house in Selwyn Township, just north of the city. This development has raised concerns among law enforcement officials and residents alike, as the Hells Angels have a well-known criminal history.

The price of replacing buses is skyrocketing in Alberta, leaving municipalities like St. Albert and Edmonton facing significant financial pressures. The City of St. Albert has approved an additional $1.5 million for ten new buses, while the City of Edmonton estimates it will need to spend $257.6 million to replace 322 buses over the next three years. The rising costs are attributed to a number of factors, including supply chain disruptions, increased demand for zero-emission buses, and the transition to hybrid and electric technologies.

Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee defended his officers’ actions at a pro-Palestine rally despite public outcry and concerns from the Police Commission. McFee stated that police have clear responsibilities to enforce laws and respect private property, while protesters have the responsibility to obey the law. Concerns were raised about the lack of visible name tags and badge numbers on officers during the response, which McFee assured would be addressed.

Residents in Bancroft, Ontario, spent Thursday cleaning up after a beaver dam break flooded sections of the town on Wednesday evening. The flooding impacted several streets in the east end of the community, including Woodview Lane north of Highway 29 and east of Highway 62, leading to road damage and flooded residences and businesses. The town reported that some streets have since reopened, but Cleak Avenue between Woodview Lane and Madawaska Street remains closed due to road damage. The North Hastings Community Cupboard food bank was spared from the flooding and remains open. Bancroft has experienced springtime flooding in the past, often due to snowmelt and spring rains impacting the Gull River, but the beaver dam break has caused significant flooding this year.

Five RCMP officers were found to have acted reasonably when they shot and killed a 27-year-old man on Highway 2 near Leduc, Alberta, in May 2020. The man, who had previously fired at police officers and a civilian in Blackfalds, pointed a gun at an officer after his vehicle was stopped by a spike belt. The officers fired a total of 22 shots, seven of which struck the man. An autopsy determined that the man died from multiple gunshot wounds and had consumed cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol.