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The Hamilton Spectator
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Iqaluit man behind armed standoff with air rifle sentenced to four more months in jail

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (335+ words) Jayko Kownirk wielded an Osman phantom air rifle during a 16-hour standoff with police on Sept. 25, 2025, and was sentenced to one year, eight months, and six days in jail by the Nunavut Court of Justice on Aug. 20. In the 328 days…...

The Hamilton Spectator
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Artificial intelligence efforts supported

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (906+ words) Three Northern Ontario artificial-intelligence-based projects have received a portion of $634,110 in Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) funding which aims to support Canadians with the tools needed to continue growing and contributing to the national economy. The Nothwestern…...

The Hamilton Spectator
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Calgary police and Alberta Sheriffs clear 91 warrants in two day long downtown sweep

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (141+ words) The Spec Calgary police and Alberta Sheriffs arrested 18 people and cleared 91 outstanding warrants during a two-day operation in downtown Calgary earlier this month. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. More from The Spec & partners To join…...

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'Most incredible experience': Athletes compete at Special Olympics in Alberta

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (924+ words) The logo of Special Olympics Canada is shown in this handout image. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout - Special Olympics Canada (Mandatory credit) MEDICINE HAT - Tanner Svenson says winning gold in bocce at this year’s Special Olympics Canada Summer Games has capped…...