Abuse Allegations

• Manitoba agrees to pay $17 million to settle class-action lawsuit

  The class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of former residents who say they were abused at a centre for people with intellectual disabilities.

  Canada

  Mar 21, 2023
  
• Sask. Government among others added to $25 million church-run school lawsuit

  The plaintiffs' lawyer, Grant Scharfstein, says the Government of Saskatchewan has alleged legal duties to support the growth and safety of students.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2022
  
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• Saskatchewan’s appointed school administrators start work Wednesday

  School administrators appointed to three Saskatchewan Christian schools will start this week, after abuse claims came out about one of the schools at the beginning of August.

  Education

  Aug 22, 2022
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• Sask. education minister appoints administrator for 3 private schools following abuse claims

  The appointment of an administrator follows allegations being filed by multiple students of physical and sexual abuse suffered while they attended the Legacy Christian Academy.

  Education

  Aug 11, 2022
• Athletes say culture review of Gymnastics Canada insufficient, call for Ottawa to step in

  The group has repeated their call for Sport Canada to intervene, saying the McLaren review isn't independent since it's been "bought and paid for" by Gymnastics Canada.

  Sports

  Jun 30, 2022
• Manitoba Metis Federation to launch investigation into accused priest’s conduct

  MMF president David Chartrand said Wednesday that retired priest Arthur Masse was active in the Metis communities such as Duck Lake and Camperville for two decades.

  Crime

  Jun 22, 2022
• ‘Very toxic environment’: Canadian gymnasts allege years of abuse, call for action

  There are growing calls in Canada to address abusive practices in gymnastics, with athletes alleging ongoing abuse in gyms across the country.

  Sports

  Apr 26, 2022
• Former Flames head coach Bill Peters moves to Russia in 1st job since leaving Calgary

  Bill Peters made a return to professional hockey on Wednesday when he was appointed coach of Russian hockey club Avtomobilist Yekaterinburg.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020
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• Calgary family raises concerns about reported abuse of young water polo players

  Several water polo players have come forward since last fall, saying they were groped by another player.

  Investigations

  Mar 9, 2020
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• UVic threatens disciplinary action if athletes speak about coach investigation

  Three rowers who accused coach Barney Williams of harassment and verbal abuse say the university has threatened them with disciplinary action.

  Crime

  Nov 23, 2019