Why is Pepper Spray Illegal in Canada?

First off, is pepper spray legal in Canada? The short answer is: No. The sight of murder cases splashed on national papers drives the desire to acquire self-defence tools. In a world where personal safety is paramount, the question of arming oneself for self-defence often comes to the forefront. Pepper spray, a compact and seemingly effective tool, has emerged as a subject of intense debate within the Canadian legal framework….

What Drugs Are Legal in Canada? A Guide to Getting Stoned Legally

Taking the advice “if you can’t beat them, join them,” the British Columbia province of Canada recently decriminalized some hard drugs TEMPORARILY. Following Canada’s federal minister of Mental Health authorization, possessing some illicit drugs is legal from Jan 31, 2023 – Jan 31, 2026.
Such news often invokes several legal questions regarding drug use in Canada. Struggling with confusion, you…

Top 17 Stoner Mysteries

Stoner Mysteries are crime stories that are set in a smoke-infused world. In these stories, detectives or private investigators must use their knowledge of the smoking industry to solve puzzles and identify criminals. So just sit back, relax, choose a suitable vape flavor and enjoy a smokey mystery.
Some of the best stoner mysteries include:
1. Easy Rider
Easy Rider talks about two friends who smuggle drug money through their motorcycle engines as they ride across the country. This classic counters the culture …

Wives Drive Dead Husbands from Florida to Canada Due to Pricy Shipping

The QUEBEC, Canada Law enforcement officials have recently held a bizarre discovery as they checked out a car at the US-Canada border. In the report by the Toronto Sun, a lady and her son were seen driving back to Quebec from Florida with her dead husband in the car.
The explanation they provided to the law enforcers was that the husband was already around eighty years old. They explained that he had died of health problems, which resulted in a heart attack while on their vacation.
The lady was questioned why she …

Canadian Serial Killers with Absolutely Chilling Stories

Robert Pickton: Robert Pickton was a renowned multi-millionaire pig farmer in Port Coquitlam. From the Serial killer shop reports, he accommodated raves in a slaughterhouse with thousands of guests in attendance and high numbers of Hell’s Angels and prostitutes. Pickton was later arrested for murder charges while hiding other 49 cases. During his arrest, the cops discovered dozens of women’s remains, with some of the victims feeding his pigs.
Clifford Olson Jr.:…

5 Killers Who Went Into Hiding Before They Were Caught

Whitey Bulger: James Joseph, also called “Whitey” Bulger was a recognized FBI informant in the 18th century. He was connected to multiple murder cases. In1994he went into hiding upon being tipped off by John Connolly concerning the pending indictment. He remained on the top list of the FBI’s wanted persons for more than twelve years. He was arrested at the age of 81 and later sentenced to life imprisonment.
Nikolai Dzhumagaliev: Nikolai Dzhumagaliev, a …

Grandson and Grandparents Murder Over Business Disputes

The grisly murder case that shook the entire nation made the top headlines across the globe. Jennifer O’Brien, a mother of three boys, went to pick up her five-year-old sold from her parent’s house. He was shocked at the scene she saw after opening the door. She walked in and was hit by the bad odor of death and pools of blood in every corner of the house.
Drag marks were all over with no signs of her parents and the son. The imprint of the little boy’s hand on the wall was heartbreaking and hard to comprehend. Jennifer O’Brien immediately took …

5 Canadian Murder Cases That Made National Headlines

Luka Magnotta
The 11 minutes video uploaded to the Canadian website on25th may 2012 featured an Asian male being stabbed for the necrophilia and cannibalism acts. The authorities moved in speed from the packages delivered to the national headquarters and arrested Luka Magnotta, the prime suspect in Jun’s murder case. Magnotta was later charged with a first-degree murder crime of distributing obscene materials, criminal harassment, and indignities to a human body.
Vincent Li
Vincent Li pulled out a large knife on 30th July 2008 …

5 Fictional Works That Inspired “Copycat” Murders

Dexter: Edmonton’s Mark Twitchell wished to become a filmmaker but later obsessed with the Showtime series Dexter. He posed as a woman on the dating site Plenty of Fish, convincing John Atlinger to meet him. Twitchell changed his garage to a “kill room,” making sure that the walls and floor were covered in plastics like the Dexter shows. Because of the strong interest in the Dexter series, Twitchell was referred to as the “Dexter Killer.”
The Matrix: The Matrix is among the greatest fiction which works under one large computer-generated …

The Best Canadian Crime Novels

Dead in the Water by Ted Wood (1983): Ted Wood has been suggested severally and is currently on the Linwood Barclays list. Rogue cop Reid Bennett participated in chasing drug traffickers, conducting murder investigations, and beating up thugs. This is why the book has lately been on the Open Media and available for Kindle.
Outlander by Gil Adamson (2007): Mary …