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🚨 WANTED CANADA WIDE 🚨Police are asking for the public's help in locating Christopher Watts, a 66 year old convicted s*x...
06/07/2026

🚨 WANTED CANADA WIDE 🚨

Police are asking for the public's help in locating Christopher Watts, a 66 year old convicted s*x offender who is currently unlawfully at large.

According to the Service correctionnel du Canada, Watts was under federal supervision when he allegedly breached the conditions of his release. He was believed to be in the Montreal area when the violation occurred, but investigators say he could now be anywhere in Quebec or elsewhere in Canada.

Christopher Watts is described as:

🔹 White male
🔹 66 years old
🔹 6 feet (1.83 m) tall
🔹 161 lbs (73 kg)
🔹 Brown hair and brown eyes

He was last known to be wearing:

▪️ Black cap
▪️ Prescription glasses
▪️ Dark short sleeved shirt
▪️ Grey pants
▪️ Dark shoes

The Montreal Police Service's S*x Offender Monitoring Team is assisting Correctional Service Canada in the search.

Police urge anyone who sees Watts or knows where he may be to call 911 immediately. Do not approach him yourself.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers.

📍 Last known location: Montreal, Quebec
📅 Alert issued: June 5, 2026

Source: Montreal Police Service / Correctional Service Canada

❓ Do you think Canada should issue public alerts more often when high risk offenders become unlawfully at large?



📣 SHARE TO HELP💔 RCMP are investigating a fatal hit and run that claimed the life of a 33 year old woman in Esgenoôpetit...
06/07/2026

📣 SHARE TO HELP

💔 RCMP are investigating a fatal hit and run that claimed the life of a 33 year old woman in Esgenoôpetitj early Saturday morning.

Police say the woman was struck by a vehicle, and the driver left the scene. The suspect vehicle and driver have not yet been identified.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who has dashcam footage from the area, to contact RCMP.

Our thoughts are with the woman's family, friends and community as they cope with this tragic loss.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact RCMP.



🚨 DEVELOPING: NASA Places ISS Crew on Evacuation Alert After Air Leak Worsens 🚨NASA temporarily ordered astronauts aboar...
06/05/2026

🚨 DEVELOPING: NASA Places ISS Crew on Evacuation Alert After Air Leak Worsens 🚨

NASA temporarily ordered astronauts aboard the International Space Station to shelter inside their docked spacecraft and prepare for a possible emergency evacuation Friday after a long running air leak in the station's Russian segment suddenly worsened.

According to reports, five astronauts were instructed to enter a docked SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule and put on their spacesuits while Russian cosmonauts attempted repairs on the affected section of the station.

The leak is located in the Russian Zvezda service module, an area that has experienced cracks and air leak concerns for several years. NASA and the Russian space agency Roscosmos have reportedly disagreed in the past about the severity of the issue.

About two hours after the alert was issued, NASA lifted the shelter order and astronauts returned to normal operations while engineers continued evaluating the situation.

Officials say there is currently no immediate danger to the crew, but the incident highlights ongoing concerns about aging sections of the orbiting laboratory.

The International Space Station has been continuously occupied since 2000 and has never required a full emergency evacuation in its history.

This remains a developing story and additional updates are expected as NASA and Roscosmos continue their assessment.

👉If you had the chance to spend six months aboard the International Space Station, would you go, or would the thought of being trapped 400 km above Earth be a hard pass? 🚀







UPDATE: Found safe! ❤️🚨 MISSING CHILD ALERT 🚨RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public's help in locatin...
06/05/2026

UPDATE: Found safe! ❤️

🚨 MISSING CHILD ALERT 🚨

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public's help in locating five year old Blake Barlow-Grisdale.

Blake was last seen at approximately 7:50 a.m. this morning at a residence on Cooks Brooks Road.

He has blond hair and blue eyes and may be unclothed.

Residents in the area are being asked to check their yards, outbuildings, and surrounding property. Anyone who sees Blake or has information about his whereabouts is urged to call 911 immediately.

An emergency alert has also been issued.

When someone goes missing, it has deep and far reaching impacts on the person and the people who care about them. Please help spread the word respectfully.

Anyone with information is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902 490 5020.

To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 TIPS (8477), submit a secure tip through Crime Stoppers Nova Scotia, or use the P3 Tips app.

File #: 26-86833

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NEW DETAILS RELEASED IN MONCTON CHILD DEATH INVESTIGATIONMore information has been released following the tragic death o...
06/04/2026

NEW DETAILS RELEASED IN MONCTON CHILD DEATH INVESTIGATION

More information has been released following the tragic death of a child in Moncton.

According to Codiac RCMP, officers were called to a home on Killam Drive on Sunday morning after receiving a report of a child in medical distress. When police arrived, emergency crews were already performing life saving measures.

The child was transported to hospital in critical condition but later died.

Police have confirmed that an autopsy will be conducted to help determine the exact cause of death. Investigators are also examining all circumstances surrounding the case, including whether criminality may have played a role.

The Anglophone East School District has confirmed the child was a student at Beaverbrook School. Counselling and support services have been made available for students, staff and families affected by the loss.

No further details about the child have been released.

Our thoughts are with the family, friends, classmates and everyone impacted by this heartbreaking tragedy.

👉What supports do you think schools and communities can provide to help children and families cope after a tragedy like this?

🚨 White Nationalist Demonstration Reported in BedfordHalifax Regional Police responded after a small group linked to the...
06/03/2026

🚨 White Nationalist Demonstration Reported in Bedford

Halifax Regional Police responded after a small group linked to the white nationalist organization known as "Second Sons" staged a brief demonstration in Bedford South over the weekend.

Police say the gathering was short lived and no arrests were made. The group has been described by the Canadian Anti Hate Network as a members only organization for white men that draws inspiration from militant white nationalist movements.

Bedford South MLA Damian Stoilov condemned the demonstration, stating that hatred and racism have no place in a community known for its diversity and inclusion.

The incident has sparked renewed discussion about the visibility of extremist groups in Canada and the challenge of balancing free expression with community concerns about hate and intimidation.

What do you think communities should do when groups promoting racist or extremist ideologies hold public demonstrations?

Codiac RCMP are investigating the death of a child following a medical emergency at a Moncton home.Police were called to...
06/03/2026

Codiac RCMP are investigating the death of a child following a medical emergency at a Moncton home.
Police were called to a residence on Killam Drive Sunday morning after receiving a report that a child was in medical distress. The child was taken to hospital but later passed away.
Authorities say an autopsy is being conducted to determine the exact cause of death. Investigators have also indicated that the ongoing investigation will determine whether criminality played any role in the case.
Few details have been released at this time, and police have not identified the child or provided information about the circumstances surrounding the death.

🙏Our thoughts are with the child's family and loved ones during this difficult time.


Gary has thoughts.Actually, Gary has exactly one thought:Mind your business.Gary doesn't care who you love, how you iden...
06/02/2026

Gary has thoughts.

Actually, Gary has exactly one thought:

Mind your business.

Gary doesn't care who you love, how you identify, or who you're holding hands with. Gary has enough going on trying to figure out why the food bowl is only 97% full.

A little more kindness. A little less judging. Gary thinks that's a pretty good plan.

Happy Pride Month. 🏳️‍🌈🐾

🐱 Gary says "live and let live." Agree or disagree?

The world would be a pretty dull place if every story were the same.This Pride Month, here's to authenticity, kindness, ...
06/01/2026

The world would be a pretty dull place if every story were the same.
This Pride Month, here's to authenticity, kindness, courage and the freedom to be yourself without apology.

Happy Pride Month to everyone celebrating. 🌈

👉What is one thing that makes you uniquely you?







A heartbreaking story out of Atlantic Canada.Clinton Ellison, a survivor of the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, has died...
06/01/2026

A heartbreaking story out of Atlantic Canada.

Clinton Ellison, a survivor of the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, has died at the age of 52.

During the tragedy in Portapique, Ellison's brother, Corrie, was killed. Clinton later found his brother's body and spent hours hiding in the woods as the violence unfolded around him. Family members say the trauma of that night never left him.

His loved ones describe a man who struggled with severe PTSD in the years that followed, saying he was profoundly changed by what he experienced.

The 2020 mass shooting claimed 22 lives and left lasting scars on survivors, families, first responders and communities across Nova Scotia. For many, the effects of that tragedy continue long after the headlines faded.

Our thoughts are with the Ellison family and everyone still carrying the weight of that terrible weekend.

👉Do you think enough long term mental health support is available for survivors of major traumatic events?

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