Domestic Abuse

• Woman in critical condition after apparent Chilliwack murder-suicide attempt

  Police confirmed the deceased man and a woman with life-threatening injuries knew one another.

  Crime

  11 hours
• ‘Start conversations’: Wear blue this Wednesday to raise awareness of child abuse

  Holding Hope first recognized child abuse prevention month by planting a symbolic pinwheel display at City Hall. The group's founder hopes Wear Blue Day sparks more conversations.

  Canada

  Apr 11
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• Peterborough man charged with spousal assault, robbery: police

  Several witnesses called police to report that a man was kicking a woman in a parking lot.

  Crime

  Apr 9
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• Nunavik woman’s death by partner considered 8th femicide in Quebec in as many weeks

  An eighth femicide has occurred in Quebec in as many weeks after provincial police ruled Friday that a woman found dead March 25 was killed by her partner.

  Canada

  Apr 2
• Peterborough man accused of assault, choking in domestic incident at apartment

  As the victim and a small child attempted to get away, it's alleged the accused grabbed the child and returned to the apartment.

  Crime

  Mar 31
• Alberta brings in Clare’s Law, which allows access to intimate partner’s criminal records

  Alberta is the second province to bring in a law that could help people at risk of domestic violence learn about their intimate partner's criminal record.

  Crime

  Mar 30
• Family of latest Quebec femicide victim calling on public to take stand to end domestic violence

  Rebekah Harry, 29, died in hospital after being domestically assaulted inside an apartment in Montreal's LaSalle borough. She was the mother to a 9-year-old son.

  Canada

  Mar 29
• Pilot program to better respond to domestic calls yielding positive results: Winnipeg police

  A pilot project with Winnipeg Police and Manitoba’s Domestic Violence Support Service is aiming to provide more timely resources to those who call regarding domestic incidents.

  Mar 29
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• Saskatoon woman donates $100K to YWCA for International Women’s Day

  The Saskatoon YWCA said the money, donated by Bonnie Gitzel and her family, is going to its Turning Points program, a transitional housing program for women.

  Canada

  Mar 8
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• Addressing domestic violence’s root cause: New Alberta program aims to help men with abusive behaviour

  The southern Alberta facility is addressing domestic abuse in an untraditional way.

  Canada

  Mar 1