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B.C. judge sentences 'sextortionist' to 13 years

B.C. judge sentences 'sextortionist' to 13 years

A B.C. judge has sentenced a man she called an "internet sextortionist" to 13 years in prison for tormenting teen Amanda Todd before she died by suicide.
Residents not overly worried about bear roaming neighbourhood

Residents not overly worried about bear roaming neighbourhood

Residents of a sleepy Cochrane neighbourhood have frequently been awakened to the sound of a black bear rummaging in their green recycling bins.
‘There was fear,’ Emergencies Act inquiry hears about life in Ottawa convoy protest

‘There was fear,’ Emergencies Act inquiry hears about life in Ottawa convoy protest

An inquiry into the use of the Emergencies Act got a blaring introduction to life in Ottawa during the "Freedom Convoy" protest as the deafening chorus of big-rig horns was played for the commission.
Man fends off black bear with coffee mug

Man fends off black bear with coffee mug

“I just swung down, as hard as I could, with a porcelain mug I had and it just exploded over his head,” man says of encounter with black bear in North Vancouver.
Alberta city implored not euthanize problem beavers

Alberta city implored not euthanize problem beavers

The FurBearers organization penned a letter to Airdrie last week asking municipal representatives to no longer trap and euthanize beavers that are considered a nuisance.
Police charge man with hate-motivated crimes after Russian-Calgarians threatened

Police charge man with hate-motivated crimes after Russian-Calgarians threatened

Police say they believe the suspect targeted the All Saints Russian Orthodox Church on Tuesday because of its Russian heritage.
RCMP hunting culprits who toppled 100 tombstones in Alberta cemetery

RCMP hunting culprits who toppled 100 tombstones in Alberta cemetery

Mounties say some tombstones at the Innisfail Cemetery were damaged in suspected vandalism spree.
Speeding vehicle discovered to have passenger with stab wound

Speeding vehicle discovered to have passenger with stab wound

RCMP in Bonnyville stop vehicle on way to hospital with passenger suffering from a stab wound to the neck.
Widow said she knew 'instantly' who had pulled the trigger

Widow said she knew 'instantly' who had pulled the trigger

Airdrie woman tells first-degree murder trial that she raced outside to find her husband lying face down on their driveway. 
Joint northeastern RCMP response leads to three arrests, two stolen vehicles recovered

Joint northeastern RCMP response leads to three arrests, two stolen vehicles recovered

RCMP deployed spike belts to disable SUV on a rural roadway just west of Elk Point and all four occupants were taken into custody.   
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