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CBC
2 days ago
- CBC
Wife bear-sprays grizzly bears away near Creston, B.C., husband hospitalized
A man was rushed to hospital badly hurt over the weekend in what conservation officers described as a grizzly attack in the B.C. Kootenays. As CBC's Chad Pawson reports, his wife is credited with driving the animals away with bear spray.
CTV News
22-07-2025
- CTV News
Saskatoon Police Chief Cam McBride
Watch Saskatoon's Chief of Police on dangerous speeders, a massive crackdown, and prepping for new bear spray regulation.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- CTV News
Cigarette burn triggers bear spray retaliation in fight between two women: CKPS
A cigarette butt and ashes are seen in this undated stock photo. (Basil MK/ Chatham-Kent police say a heated altercation resulted in the arrests of two women after one allegedly extinguished a cigarette on the other's face, who then retaliated with bear spray. On Tuesday at 1:11 p.m., officers responded to a report of an altercation involving two individuals at a residence in Chatham. The altercation occurred between a 34-year-old woman from Chatham and a 55-year-old accused also from Chatham. During the incident, the 55-year-old woman extinguished a cigarette on to the 34-year-old woman's face. In response, police say the second woman used bear spray on the other individual. As a result of the investigation, both women were arrested and charged. The 34-year-old woman is facing the following charges: Assault with a Weapon Administering a Noxious Substance The 55-year-old woman is facing the following charge: Assault with Weapon Both individuals were transported to Chatham-Kent Police Service headquarters where they were both released with conditions and a scheduled court date for Aug. 21.
CTV News
16-07-2025
- CTV News
Two people sprayed with bear spray in street-level robbery in Collingwood: OPP
A cannister of bear spray is pictured in an undated image. (File photo/CTV News) Provincial police are investigating a street-level robbery after two people were reportedly approached by a group and sprayed with bear spray over the weekend in Collingwood. Police say the incident happened sometime overnight Friday into the early morning hours Saturday. Officers were called to Ste. Marie Street, near the parking lot adjacent to the Eddie Bush Memorial Arena, for a report about two people in distress. Bear spray can cause burning in the eyes, nose and throat, and temporary blindness and difficulty breathing. At close range, the spray can also cause permanent eye damage. Both individuals were taken to Collingwood General and Marine Hospital to be treated for the bear spray, and one for a head injury. Police say they were later released. It's believed there were about seven suspects involved, one with their face partially covered by a t-shirt. Police say the group took off through the parking lot toward Hurontario Street before officers arrived. "Officers conducted extensive patrols in the area and followed up on several leads, including traffic stops involving individuals in the vicinity," OPP noted. Still, no arrests have been made. The investigation is now in the hands of the Collingwood OPP Crime Unit. Anyone with information is asked to contact the authorities.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Yahoo
Woman arrested after Osborne Village bear spray spree
A 20-year-old woman is under arrest after Winnipeg police say she went on a bear spray spree in the Osborne Village area on Wednesday morning. Six people were randomly assaulted by a woman using bear spray in attacks that began around 7:30 a.m., police said in a Thursday news release. The woman first sprayed a driver through the window of their vehicle when it was stopped at the intersection of Stradbrook Avenue and Donald Street, according to police. A short time later, a woman riding her bicycle in the area of Donald Street and Bell Avenue was approached by the woman and also assaulted with bear spray. Soon after, another woman who was waiting for a bus at the corner of River Avenue and Donald Street was approached by the woman and bear sprayed, police say. Later, a fourth person walking to a bus stop at River Avenue and Donald Street encountered the woman sitting on the ground and was also bear sprayed, the police news release said. Soon after that, two women walking in the area of River Avenue and Mayfair Place saw a woman chasing someone. The woman chasing the other person stopped, and assaulted the two other women with bear spray. The person being chased has not been identified, and it's not known if they were also sprayed, police said. West District general patrol officers were contacted and the 20-year-old woman was arrested in the 200 block of River Avenue, near Donald Street, police said. She has been charged with six counts of assault with a weapon, one count of possession of a weapon and mischief under $5,000. The 20-year-old was detained in custody. Police say their investigation is ongoing, and they believe more people who were affected may not yet have been identified. They encouraged anyone who wants to speak to an investigator to call Winnipeg police at 204-986-2842.
