First women’s shelter to open in Prince Edward County
The first women’s shelter in PEC hopes to open their doors in September but needs the community’s help. Continue reading
Domestic Abuse
June Michell, advocate for survivors of domestic violence and co-founder of Women Aware, has died
As a survivor of domestic violence, June Michell dedicated her life to helping others in similar situations. Continue reading
Case of Russian sisters who killed abusive father sparks domestic violence outrage
More than 200,000 people have signed an online petition urging the prosecutors to drop the murder charges. Continue reading
Fort Saskatchewan salon owner helping expand program that identifies domestic abuse in clients
A Fort Saskatchewan salon owner is teaching others how to identify domestic abuse in clients and provide them with the correct support. Continue reading
Peterborough man accused of forcible confinement, domestic assault
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
The 55-year-old man has been charged with four counts of domestic assault, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm and forcible confinement. Continue reading
Crime Beat podcast: Sarah Rae, daddy’s little girl
By Nancy Hixt Crime Reporter
The sun rose and set on Gord Rae’s daughter until she was suddenly ripped from his life in August 2008. Continue reading
Saskatoon man arrested after allegedly assaulting girlfriend, fighting officer: police
By Taylor Braat Online Producer
A Saskatoon man has been arrested after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend and tried to grab an officer’s weapon, police say. Continue reading
Man charged with forcible confinement, domestic assault in Peterborough
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
Police say the man allegedly assaulted a person and prevented her from leaving a room in a residence. Continue reading
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Canadian domestic abuse survivor turned human rights activist shares her story
By Catherine McDonald Crime Specialist
Samra Zafar stood in front of a packed banquet hall in Mississauga Friday morning and told the roughly 150 audience members that domestic abuse is not a women’s issue, but a human rights issue. Continue reading
Ottawa man who beat pregnant girlfriend, sexually assaulted 13 women will stay in jail indefinitely
Philip Wilson, an Ottawa man who brutally beat his pregnant girlfriend and sexually assaulted more than a dozen women, has been deemed a dangerous offender and will stay behind bars indefinitely. Continue reading