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Wanted prisoner caught in Montreal
A prisoner wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, known to frequent the South Bruce area, has been caught in Montreal. On July 6, OPP alerted the public of the incident where a prisoner escaped a Quebec correctional institution. He was identified as 69-year-old Lory Bill Germa. Germa was convicted in a 1992 murder. OPP said the alert was sent to Bruce County and Hanover 'out of an abundance of caution'. The alert is now cancelled as police caught the man.
Calgary Herald
9 hours ago
- Calgary Herald
Judge upholds sentence for Alberta farmer who pointed shotgun at trespassers
A farmer near the Edmonton-area hamlet of Calahoo has lost an appeal of his sentence for pointing a shotgun at two trespassers in July 2023. Photo by The hamlet of Calahoo is located An Alberta farmer who pointed a shotgun at two men on a rural road will continue to have a criminal record after a judge denied his appeal. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Calgary Herald ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Calvin Verbeek, 76, was in Edmonton Court of King's Bench Tuesday for an appeal of his sentence for pointing a firearm and uttering threats. At issue is a July 13, 2023, incident in which Verbeek grabbed a shotgun and confronted two men — one of whom broke into his Calahoo-area pasture for a drug and alcohol binge the night before — on a road beside his property. Verbeek claimed he acted in self-defence and brought the unloaded weapon because he was frustrated with police response times in his rural community. Justice Carrie-Ann Downey of the Alberta Court of Justice, however, concluded Verbeek's actions were unreasonable and gave him to a suspended sentence with nine months of probation. Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links, news highlights, analysis and features. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again Court of King's Bench Justice Susan Richardson upheld the sentence Tuesday, finding Downey made no significant legal errors in determining Verbeek's punishment. '(Her decision) was methodical, comprehensive and thorough,' Richardson said. 'She engaged with the disputed issues between counsel in a thoughtful manner.' Verbeek had sought a conditional or absolute discharge, which would have seen him walk away without a criminal record. Rural crime cases have attracted attention across Western Canada in recent years as residents complain of thefts and break-ins coupled with long police response times. Notable cases include that of Edouard Maurice, who was charged for firing a warning shot at trespassers on his property near Okotoks (the charges were ultimately dropped), as well as Gerald Stanley, the Saskatchewan farmer acquitted of killing Colten Boushie. Roger and Anthony Bilodeau also tried (unsuccessfully) to claim self-defence in the 2020 killings of Jacob Sansom and Maurice Cardinal, while more recently, 85-year-old Sturgeon County resident Jim Bregin was charged with shooting a teenager on his rural property. Summarizing Verbeek's trial testimony, Richardson said the accused had suffered 'tremendous' property damage and loss in the lead-up to the July 13, 2023, incident, including thefts, loss of cattle and vandalism. He had also himself been threatened by intruders with weapons. Police response times 'in his experience, had been long,' Richardson said, calling the situation 'stressful and frustrating.'
CTV News
18 hours ago
- CTV News
Ontario photographer receives box of staples instead of $2,577 camera lens they ordered
An Ontario photographer is frustrated after her $2,577 camera lens is replaced with box of staples. An Ontario woman who enjoys photography wanted to buy a special camera lens she found online. But, when the shipment arrived, she opened it to find a box of staples instead. 'I was completely shocked. I didn't know what to do,' Viktoryia Shkel of Maple, Ont. told CTV News Toronto. Shkel is a photography enthusiast and said she wanted to upgrade to a more advanced camera lens. She said she found one online on Canon Canada's website for $2,577 that was part of a 'damaged box' sale. However, when the shipment arrived in mid-June, Shkel said she opened the box to find it was full of staples. 'The box was supposed to contain a Canon EF 24-70mm lens, and instead there was a box of staples,' she said. Shkel told CTV News she contacted Canon Canada to explain what happened, and sent photos of what she received. 'They notified me that all protocols were followed... they said the lens was inspected in the facility and by the time the lens left, everything was intact.' She said that while the outside box was sealed, the box for the camera lens had been opened—something that is standard with open or damaged box sales. 'There was no safety seal,' she said. Shkel claimed the box of staples weighed the same as what the camera lens would. But, following an internal investigation by Canon Canada, she was told she would not be getting a refund. box of staples Viktoryia Shkel of Maple, Ont. shows the weight of the box of staples she received instead of a $2,577 camera lens. (Supplied) 'I'm completely heartbroken. I'm completely shocked this happened to me and I'm really, really upset.' In late 2023, CTV News reported on a similar story with the Mankad family of Brampton. The family had ordered a laptop, but received two books instead. 'Someone must have opened the box, took out the laptop and replaced it with two books of equal weight and size,' Hardik Mankad said at the time. With CTV News' help, the Mankad family got a refund. In Shkel's case, CTV News reached out to Canon Canada and a spokesperson said in a statement, 'Internally, we have launched an investigation with our customer care and warehouse teams to examine what may have occurred.' 'We can confirm that our current process for outbound shipments require a weight verification of the product(s) held within and must match our strict weight measurements before being sent. Both our warehouse and shipping partner have confirmed that the outbound package did match the measurements and weight that would be expected for the lens model purchased, however based on the information provided by Viktoryia, it appears that the package may have been tampered with after departing our facility.' 'This is an unusual situation that we have not previously encountered, but while we continue the investigation with our shipping partner, we understand that the customer is currently bearing the financial burden of this loss. Customer satisfaction is a top priority for our brand, and we are currently in the process of issuing a refund to this customer for the cost of the lens.' Shkel has now received a full refund and plans to buy a new lens in person at a camera store.
