Bear Spray

• Saskatoon police officer reportedly bear sprayed by man during ‘physical struggle’

  A man is facing charges, including assaulting a peace officer with a weapon, after a Saskatoon police officer was bear sprayed over the weekend, the service said.

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  Aug 24
  
• Dozens of people allegedly bear-sprayed outside market at Big White Ski Resort

  Kelowna RCMP say they have identified individuals of interest and are continuing to investigate. Meanwhile, witnesses say they hope the incident is an isolated one.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2025
  
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• Bear spray attack near Vancouver high school caught on camera

  The attack happened last Tuesday on Hastings Street near Templeton Drive, a few blocks from Templeton Secondary School.

  Crime

  Jun 3, 2025
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• Saskatoon is still trying to find a solution for bear spray-related crimes

  Chief Cam Mcbride says part of the challenge is citizens lawfully buying the spray and giving it to someone to use for a criminal purposes.

  Crime

  Apr 18, 2025
• Bear spray incident closes down The Centre Mall in Saskatoon Monday

  A 13-year-old boy is facing criminal charges after a bear spray incident shut down The Centre Mall, in the 3300 block of 8th Street East in Saskatoon, on Monday.

  Crime

  Apr 8, 2025
• Kelowna adopts bylaw restricting the sale of deterrent sprays to minors

  'We’ve seen some significant cases where bear spray has been involved, including situations with both youth and adults,' said Cpl. Michael Gauthier with Kelowna RCMP.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2025
• Alleged Kelowna bear spray victims speak out about Halloween night incident

  Kelowna RCMP was unavailable for comment, but a report to city council confirms youth-related bear spray incidents have increased from six per cent in 2019 to 19.2 per cent.

  Crime

  Feb 28, 2025
• Saskatchewan bear spray attacks on the rise, residents demand change

  As reports of bear spray attacks increase across Saskatchewan, so does frustration from residents. Calls are mounting for municipal governments to impose regulations on sales.

  Crime

  Dec 20, 2024
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• Winnipeg man arrested after afternoon carjacking, police say

  Police learned the 22-year-old victim had been delivering a parcel when he was attacked with bear spray and robbed of his vehicle.

  Crime

  Nov 5, 2024
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• Suspects arrested in unprovoked University of Manitoba bear spray attack

  Officers learned that the victim had been sitting on a bench, when two suspect approached him, sprayed him, and stole personal property before fleeing.

  Crime

  Oct 24, 2024