Domestic Violence

• N.S. justice minister resigns after saying domestic violence not an epidemic

  Brad Johns made the controversial comments while responding to a reporter’s question on the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting.

  Canada

  Apr 19
  
• Advocacy groups speak out against domestic violence comments by Nova Scotia minister

  Several Nova Scotia groups that assist women are speaking out against comments on domestic violence by Justice Minister Brad Johns, and at least one is calling for his dismissal.

  Politics

  Apr 19
  
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• Eileen’s Place: Transitional shelter opens to help domestic violence survivors

  Eileen’s Place is a three-unit, second-stage affordable housing program that will help transition domestic violence survivors to independent living.

  Health

  Apr 16
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• Boyfriend charged with 2nd-degree murder in Ontario woman’s death

  Durham Regional Police say they charged the boyfriend of a woman who died following domestic violence in Ajax, Ont. earlier this week.

  Crime

  Apr 2
• Supporting men important in preventing domestic violence: Calgary study

  A new report from the University of Calgary suggests more focus is needed on men's behaviour when it comes to preventing domestic violence. 

  Crime

  Mar 21
• Alberta budget includes $10M for women’s shelters, more beds

  In its 2024 budget, the United Conservative government is investing $10 million for Alberta women's shelters to add more beds and fund spaces that are not staffed.

  Politics

  Mar 19
• Man facing charges after shots fired in Lethbridge home: police

  A 21-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police allege shots were fired during a domestic dispute at a Lethbridge home.

  Crime

  Mar 2
• Woman slashed in neck during domestic dispute at Whitby gas station: police

  Durham Regional Police say a woman was slashed in the neck during a domestic dispute in Whitby, Ont., on Friday. The suspect fled the scene with a child in a vehicle.

  Crime

  Feb 19
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• $100K in drugs seized at Bancroft home after call for domestic dispute: OPP

  Bancroft OPP on Wednesday afternoon responded to a domestic incident during which they discovered a quantity of drugs and $27,000 in cash. One man was arrested at the home.

  Crime

  Feb 15
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• Manitoba child advocate calls for more supports after family killed

  Manitoba's child advocate urges government support for youth affected by partner violence after tragic killing of five family members, including three children.

  Crime

  Feb 14