Assault

• Patient at Winnipeg hospital charged for assaulting health-care workers

  Winnipeg police say they were called to a hospital on May 1 for reports of a patient assaulting and threatening health-care workers. He was arrested and now faces charges.

  Crime

  May 3
  
• U.S. woman who unleashed swarms of bees on police gets 6 months in jail

  Rebecca Woods wore a beekeeper suit as she shifted hives packed with bees towards deputies executing an eviction notice at the home of a friend.

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  Apr 28
  
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• Ontario teen charged after ‘disturbing’ assaults posted on social media: police

  Police are urging parents and guardians to speak to their children about responsible social media use and the serious consequences from violent and bullying behaviour.

  Crime

  Apr 8
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• Winnipeg police seeking suspect in mugging that left woman with minor injuries

  A 45-year-old woman suffered minor injuries during a mugging in downtown Winnipeg as she tried to help a collapsed man on the street. Police continue their search for a suspect.

  Crime

  Apr 6
• Arson charge laid against Ontario man after domestic dispute: OPP

  According to police, the name of the accused will not be released to protect the identity of the victim due to the domestic nature of the incident. 

  Crime

  Mar 23
• New Brunswick musician in ICU after ‘devastating’ attack near Moncton venue

  John McLaren had been performing at Happy Craft Brewing on Saturday night. Police responded to a report of an assault near the venue the same evening and found McLaren injured.

  Crime

  Mar 16
• Hamilton police officer charged with child exploitation offences

  Halton Regional Police have charged a Hamilton police officer with child exploitation offences; the constable has been suspended without pay.

  Crime

  Feb 25
• Peterborough store clerk testifies in own defence at robber assault trial

  A Circle K store clerk took the stand in court where he faces a charge of aggravated assault after he took control of a bat used by a robber.

  Crime

  Feb 5
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• Man charged in ‘unprovoked’ Mississauga attacks that left 58-year-old woman dead

  A 58-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder and assault in two random Mississauga attacks Friday evening, Peel Police said.

  Crime

  Jan 31
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• Ontario man charged after snow-blower dispute in Sault Ste. Marie

  Police say they received a report on the morning of Dec. 7 about an assault that had occurred the previous afternoon in the 100 block of Second Line West.

  Canada

  Dec 8, 2025