In Canada, any spray that is capable of injuring or incapacitating someone is currently considered to be a prohibited weapon, including any kind of mace or pepper spray.

Hikers in British Columbia and Montana used bear spray to fend off attacking bears in two separate incidents this week, supporting use of the deterrent in backcountry settings. In a Facebook post, ...

Hamilton police are warning of a growing problem with teens and bear spray after a violent week in the city involving kids as young as 10 years old.

Yosemite National Park's ban on bear spray isn't going anywhere soon, even as up to 500 black bears roam the park and begin to emerge in mid-March.