Winnipeg suspect charged with sex crimes and animal cruelty

April 30, 2025, 11:21 am more...

A Winnipeg man in Winnipeg now faces an array of serious charges tied to a single troubling incident. Allegations include sexual assault, assaulting a police officer, and cruelty toward animals—all arising from a dramatic event at a local hotel. Local authorities are moving swiftly on the case.

winnipegfreepress.com / Man faces sex crime, animal cruelty charges

globalnews.ca / Winnipeg man charged with animal abuse, sexual assault, multiple other offences

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Ontario Thunderstorm Causes Outages, Rapid Power Restoration Underway

April 30, 2025, 9:10 am more...

A severe thunderstorm tore through Ontario Tuesday evening, toppling trees and power lines, leaving thousands without power. In Toronto, dedicated crews raced against the clock to restore electricity by the following morning. The incident highlights both nature’s unpredictability and the swift, albeit weary, response of local utilities.

ottawacitizen.com / Horse rescued from fallen shed in Vars as storm cleanup continues

globalnews.ca / Thousands without power after Ontario thunderstorms

citynews.ca / Power restored to most customers after storm causes widespread outages in Toronto

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Whistler Bear Attack Ends in Bear’s Demise

April 29, 2025, 5:20 pm more...

In Whistler, B.C., conservation officers fatally shot a black bear following its attack on a woman walking her dog. The dramatic intervention, which underscores the unpredictable nature of local wildlife, has sparked an investigation into the incident, leaving residents to wonder if nature’s watchdogs can always be trusted.

theglobeandmail.com / Black bear killed after attacking woman in Whistler, B.C.

thestar.com / Black bear killed after attacking woman in Whistler, B.C.

globalnews.ca / Black bear killed after dog walker knocked down and bitten in Whistler

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