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Judge finds admitted serial killer guilty of first-degree murder

Judge finds admitted serial killer guilty of first-degree murder

Jul 11, 2024 | 10:39am
A judge has found Jeremy Skibicki guilty of first-degree murder in the killings of four women in Winnipeg. Defence lawyers had argued Skibicki should be found not criminally responsible and said he was suffering from schizophrenia at the time of the slayings in 2022. But Crown prosecutors said he had the mental capacity and awareness […]
In the news today: Canada to map out defence spending, Winnipeg killer verdict due

In the news today: Canada to map out defence spending, Winnipeg killer verdict due

Jul 11, 2024 | 5:26am
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada set to provide details on defence funding Canada is expected to provide more details about its plan to meet defence spending targets in an effort to quell concerns that have dogged the prime minister during this week’s […]
Closing arguments to be heard in Winnipeg trial of admitted serial killer

Closing arguments to be heard in Winnipeg trial of admitted serial killer

Jun 10, 2024 | 4:34am
Lawyers are expected to give closing arguments today in the trial of a Winnipeg man who has admitted to killing four women. Jeremy Skibicki has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the 2022 slayings. His lawyers admit he killed the women but say Skibicki should be found not criminally responsible due to mental illness. […]
Saskatchewan government spending $40M to address homeless crisis

Saskatchewan government spending $40M to address homeless crisis

Oct 6, 2023 | 10:47am
Saskatchewan is spending $40.2 million over the next two years in a plan intended to help people who are unhoused across the province.  The province says in a news release that 155 new supportive housing units are to be created in Regina and Saskatoon, which are also to have on-site supports.  The plan also includes 120 […]