MPs studying the government’s proposed definition of an assault-style firearm will resume talks next month about whether to hear from additional witnesses amid concerns the change would ban some common hunting rifles. The House of Commons public safety committee, which is conducting a clause-by-clause review of a Liberal firearm-control bill, did not meet Thursday as […]
The Liberals say their proposed definition of a prohibited assault-style firearm applies only to guns that belong on the battlefield. But Conservative MPs continued to insist Thursday the federal move would outlaw large numbers of ordinary hunting rifles and shotguns. The Liberal government wants to include an evergreen definition of a prohibited assault-style firearm in […]
Regina Police are looking for two suspects after two teenage girls were robbed on a walking path near Walker School Saturday morning. Officers say they were called to 5637 7th Avenue around 8:30 a.m.. The two teens were approached by a male and female suspect on bikes. The male suspect flashed what appeared to be […]
Regina police chief Evan Bray says there is no need for a handgun ban to be established in the city. Speaking this week at a Board of Police Commissioners meeting, Bray said it is the opinion of the Regina Police Service that doing that wouldn’t accomplish much when it comes to reducing crime.. “Predominantly, firearm-related […]
OTTAWA — Newly tabled gun legislation would allow municipalities to ban handguns through bylaws restricting their possession, storage and transportation. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says today the measures will be backed up with serious penalties to enforce these bylaws, including jail time for people who violate municipal rules. Many gun-control advocates have pressed for a […]
