Domestic Abuse
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More evidence emerges of N.S. mass shooter’s long history of domestic abuseA statement from the killer's former wife is part of a growing narrative detailing his decades-long pattern of violence towards women.CanadaMay 11
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Peterborough police make series of assault arrests on weekendPolice made three assault-related arrests on the weekend, two of them involving a spouse.CrimeMay 9
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Youths arriving May 1 at new Batshaw Youth and Family Centres facility in Beaconsfield, Que.The facility is made up of two buildings with three floors. The minors will all have private bedrooms, modern living spaces, an open air kitchen and dining room and an art studio.CanadaApr 29
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Former sports reporter Jonah Keri sentenced to 21 months in domestic violence caseProsecutor Bruno Menard told reporters the crimes had a serious impact on the victim, and the judge lauded the courage of the ex-spouse in filing a complaint.CrimeMar 23
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Enoch Cree model becomes 1st Indigenous woman in Sports Illustrated swimsuit editionAshley Callingbull is the first Indigenous woman to model in Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition. This year, she's also the only Canadian represented.CanadaMar 10
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Post #MeToo, is it time to re-examine how publication bans are used?Publication bans were created with the intent to protect the identities of victims but now, some domestic abuse survivors say they are preventing them from telling their stories.CanadaFeb 26
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Peterborough man charged with kidnapping involving woman, child: policeOfficers learned a man had woken up the victim and threatened her with a knife before 'forcing her and a young child' into a vehicleCrimeFeb 22
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Support for domestic abuse survivors ‘more challenging on every level’ in rural AlbertaWhat happens when an intimate relationship escalates from strained to abusive? And how does where you live affect your ability to access supports and resources if you're a victim?CrimeFeb 19
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Safe at Home project in Claresholm nears 1st anniversaryThe Safe at Home pilot project is addressing domestic abuse and the different services available to those dealing with it firsthand.CanadaFeb 8
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Canada’s women shelters strained amid spike in domestic violence, staff shortagesDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, several helplines for women experiencing domestic violence have reported striking jumps in calls.CanadaJan 12
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