Human trafficking in Southeast Asia now a global crisis, Interpol says
Organized crime rings who fueled an "explosion" of human trafficking and cyber scam centers during the pandemic have expanded from Southeast Asia into a global network.
World
Mar 27
Innisfil woman charged in human trafficking investigation after contacting victims: police
South Simcoe Police have charged an Innisfil woman for obstructing justice in connection to a major human trafficking investigation.
Crime
Apr 12
Winnipeg police arrest human trafficking suspect after tip from counterparts in Quebec
Police allege the suspect had transported the victim west to four Ontario cities and eventually to Winnipeg, preventing her from leaving hotel rooms and vacation rentals.
Crime
Mar 26
Federal funding creates human trafficking response team in Saskatoon
The Saskatoon Police Service is creating a two-person response team that will support investigators and victims of human trafficking. The team is supported by new federal funding.
Crime
Mar 24
Suspects plead not guilty in human smuggling case involving Indian family’s death at Manitoba border
New details have been released in the Manitoba human trafficking case that saw an Indian family freeze to death in 2022 while trying to cross into the U.S. on foot.
Crime
Mar 27
13 men charged after human trafficking investigation in Niagara Falls, Ont.
A total of 13 men have been arrested and charged after a human trafficking investigation in Niagara Falls.
Crime
Feb 13
Pair accused of sex crimes at Montreal restaurant, police say more victims possible
A 49-year-old man and a 25-year-old woman were charged with various sex-related offences earlier this month.
Crime
Apr 22
Another man sentenced in 3-year-old Vancouver human trafficking case
Meaz Nour-Eldin, who was 23 at the time of the offence, was sentenced in December to six years behind bars on one count of trafficking a person under the age of 18.
Crime
Jan 19
How an Ontario First Nation is taking an Indigenous-led response in times of crisis
When Kashechewan First Nation in northern Ontario experienced spring flooding this year, Missanabie Cree First Nation led the charge to help.
Canada
Apr 18
Pope Francis appeals for peace in Gaza and Ukraine during Easter Mass address
Pope Francis rallied from a winter-long bout of respiratory problems to lead some 60,000 people in Easter celebrations Sunday.
World
Mar 31
Police looking for Brampton man found guilty in human trafficking investigation
Police say the man is known to frequent the GTA and if he's seen, do not to approach him and contact authorities immediately.
Crime
Jan 9
Andrew Tate, brother detained in Romania over ‘sexual aggression’ allegations
Andrew and Tristan Tate can be extradited to the U.K. on an arrest warrant, but only after a separate Romanian trial involving sex trafficking charges is completed.
Trending
Mar 12
Ottawa poised to restore visa requirements for Mexicans, Quebec says
The Quebec government says it has been told by Ottawa that the federal government plans to bring back visa requirements for Mexican nationals.
Canada
Feb 28
Tuesday budget meeting is last chance for Londoners to comment on proposed spending
Among those who have already weighed in ahead of Tuesday's London council budget meeting, one item stands out: the huge ask from London police.
Canada
Feb 26
Charges laid following London, Ont. motel sexual assault
A/Sgt. Sandasha Bough told Global News that the victim contacted the London Police Service human trafficking unit following the incident.
Crime
Jan 2
Procuring sex charge stayed against former Sask. MLA after completing intervention program
The Crown has stayed a charge of seeking to obtain sexual services against former Saskatchewan legislature member Ryan Domotor.
Crime
Feb 1
Short-term rental license applications open in Winnipeg, what it means for operators
Starting April 1, the City of Winnipeg says short-term rental owners will need a license, for a yearly fee, to rent out their homes.
Canada
Feb 2
Thousands pack Surrey streets for Vaisakhi celebrations
One of the largest Vaisakhi celebrations in the world, outside of India, is underway in Surrey, Saturday morning.
Canada
Apr 20
Charges possible for three Abbotsford officers in fatal 2022 crash
The IIO has forwarded a report to Crown counsel that could result in charges against three Abbotsford police officers in relation to a 2022 crash that left two people dead.
Crime
Apr 16
Langley woman charged with human trafficking
On March 7, Langley RCMP said they received a 911 call from a gas station near a hotel in the area of 204 Street and 88 Avenue in the Township of Langley.
Crime
Dec 21, 2023