Allan Shyback sentenced to 7 years for killing wife, burying body
The Crown is calling for a sentence of up to 15 years for a Calgary man who strangled his wife and buried her body in their basement. Continue reading
Domestic Abuse
Women in shelters often missing out on federal child benefits: ombudsman
Canada’s taxpayers’ advocate says the Canada Revenue Agency isn’t doing a good enough job ensuring women living in shelters with their children are aware of and receiving benefit cheques. Continue reading
Puppy left abandoned at airport with note from domestic abuse victim
A three-month-old puppy was left in the bathroom of a Las Vegas airport, with its owner leaving a note explaining how she was a victim of domestic abuse. Continue reading
Nova Scotia Liberals accused of turning their back on ex-staffer after domestic assault
Michelle Coffin spoke in detail about a 2014 assault at the hands of the premier’s former communications director, Kyley Harris, her then-boyfriend. Continue reading
Australian video reveals type of call domestic violence counsellors get every day
A domestic violence counselling service in Australia has released a jarring video re-enacting a typical call its counsellors receive every day. Continue reading
Sask. residents fleeing domestic violence can now break a lease penalty-free
By David Baxter Reporter
Victims fleeing domestic abuse will now be able to cancel a lease penalty free as long as they give 28 days notice. Continue reading
Police find car driven by suspect accused in death of pregnant Ontario woman
The 2015 Black Infiniti was found early Monday morning on Lee Avenue in the Beaches area of Toronto. Continue reading
Pickering man arrested after pregnant wife found dead: police
Durham police have issued an arrest warrant for Pickering man wanted in death of his pregnant wife. Continue reading
Judge sentences North Carolina man to wear sign reading ‘This is the face of domestic abuse’
A North Carolina judge found a unique way to punish a domestic abuser, forcing him to stand outside with a sign reading “This is the face of domestic abuse.” Continue reading
Florida woman pleads guilty after Mexican woman forced into domestic labour
Details from the criminal complaint say the woman attempted to impregnate the victim using syringes filled with her boyfriend’s semen. Continue reading
