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On October 25, 2022, the Regina Police Service (RPS) launched an interactive map that highlights the locations of specific crimes in different parts of the city. This map aims to inform the public about the challenges faced in various areas, and is part of the RPS’s commitment to transparency. The new interactive crime map has replaced a previous heatmap that […]
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On January 1, 2023, Saskatchewan created the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT), an independent police oversight body. SIRT has the authority to investigate incidents involving the police, Saskatchewan RCMP, and special constables, such as conservation officers and members of the Highway Patrol. By law, SIRT must publish a summary of its investigation results three months after a case is closed. […]
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As of Tuesday, January 31, B.C. has launched a 3-year pilot program which decriminalizes possession of up to 2.5 grams of opioids like fentanyl, heroin or morphine, crack and powder cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA for people aged 18 and older. The program is an important step in combating the overdose crisis felt in British Columbia. The program’s goal is to […]
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A 15-year girl is facing an assault charge in relation to an incident involving bear spray at a memorial round dance event in a community center in north central Regina on Wednesday evening. The Regina Police Service confirmed in a news release that units were dispatched to a building located in the 1000 block of Angus Street around 9:20 pm […]
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Distinguishing between Vehicle Seizure and Vehicle Forfeiture In Canada, vehicle seizure and vehicle forfeiture are two separate legal processes that are used in different situations. Vehicle seizure refers to the temporary taking of a vehicle by a law enforcement agency, such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), when the vehicle is being used in the commission of a crime […]
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n a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Canada’s 13 provincial and territorial premiers demanded bail reform. More specifically, the reform entails a “reverse onus” to apply to individuals accused of a crime involving a loaded prohibited or restricted weapon. This means that a defendant would need to prove why they shouldn’t be held in custody pending a trial, which is not ordinarily the case.
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All eight of the girls involved in the alleged attack are between the ages of 13 to 16 years old, and they have all been charged with second-degree murder. One has been granted bail in late December, while the rest await their bail hearings on January 20, 2023.
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Telus Corporation v Frey, 2010 SKCA 32Download https://nprobinson.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Telus-Corporation-v-Frey-2010-SKCA-32.pdf
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