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Two nurses are speaking out about violent incidents they experienced while working in the emergency department at Eagle Ridge Hospital (ERH) in Port Moody, B.C. — saying the Fraser Health Authority (FHA) has failed to provide a safe working environment, and has sought to silence employees who speak out. Veteran nurse …
Read More »Violent incidents prompt Halifax Infirmary to get walk-thru metal detector
The Halifax Infirmary will be getting a walk-thru metal detector installed this week after recent violent incidents at the hospital raised questions about its security measures. Last month, three health-care workers were attacked in the emergency department; two of them were stabbed. “With increased violence that we’re experiencing, we are taking these …
Read More »Violent Toronto evening sees 4 injured in stabbing, shooting incidents – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Four people were injured in a matter of hours on Sunday in Toronto, as police responded to separate stabbing and shooting incidents during a violent evening in the country’s most populous city. Toronto police said they were called to a stabbing with …
Read More »Vernon rescuers see higher number incidents on Shuswap River – Okanagan
By Ben Low-On Global News Posted August 1, 2024 11:08 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size On Sunday, Vernon Search and Rescue was dispatched to Enderby, B.C., after two women and their dog got stuck while floating down the Shuswap River. “They got caught …
Read More »Saskatoon police investigate five bear spray incidents in one week
The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) is investigating after five bear spray attacks were reported this week, including one on a seven-year-old boy. Police responded to 19th Street West and Avenue C South at 9:50 a.m. on Monday, July 22. According to police, a 24-year-old woman was suffering from the effects …
Read More »Winnipeg police refer two incidents to Independent Investigation Unit – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg police say they have referred two incidents to the Independent Investigation Unit (IIU) including a robbery at a shopping centre and a domestic incident. Chief Danny Smyth said on Friday just after midnight a woman called the police for help regarding …
Read More »Leaf Rapids man faces 21 charges after armed robbery incidents: Manitoba RCMP – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 24-year-old man from Leaf Rapids is in custody after turning himself in to Manitoba RCMP in connection with an assault and attempted armed robbery Saturday. Police said they were called to the scene on Wapoos Bay in the community just after …
Read More »Multiple incidents reported on opening weekend of World Police and Fire Games – Winnipeg
The presence of the World Police & Fire Games in Winnipeg was met with graffiti and protests over its opening weekend. Winnipeg police say they responded to two incidents related to the games, and a third involving one of its participants over the last several days. On Sunday evening a …
Read More »2 separate boating incidents kill 2 on Frontenac County lakes: OPP
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Frontenac OPP say two people died while they were boating on eastern Ontario lakes last week. OPP say a boat capsized on Brule Lake, just north of Plevna, Ont., on Thursday evening. Four people were in the boat, but only three people …
Read More »2 men arrested after string of firearm-related incidents, police pursuit in Winnipeg – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg police say they have arrested two men after a string of firearm-related incidents and a police pursuit into East St. Paul and back to the city on Saturday. At 1 a.m. police say a man in his 20s was robbed by …
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