Saskatoon police say 3 bear spray calls in 1 day is part of trend
By Nathaniel Dove Digital Broadcast Journalist
A police spokesperson said that bear spray is a popular weapon for gang members Continue reading
Gang Violence
Major police crackdown on B.C. gang violence leads to 59 arrests, weapons and drugs seized
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The 30-day initiative in Surrey in Abbotsford also saw the seizure of weapons, drugs — and a Skip the Dishes bag. Continue reading
Anti-crime group Wake Up Surrey supports local MLA’s idea to toughen gun possession law
Wake Up Surrey founding member Gurpreet Singh Sahota says gang and youth violence in the city has reached a “crisis situation.” Continue reading
STR8 UP calling for funding boost to enact Saskatchewan gang strategy
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
The provincial gang strategy identifies STR8 UP as a potential knowledge hub in combating Saskatchewan gangs, but organizers say they need more money. Continue reading
Sask. receiving nearly $12M from federal gov’t to fight gun and gang violence
Saskatchewan will receive $11.9 million over the next five years to reduce violent crime, make communities safer and lessen demand on the justice system. Continue reading
Federal government pledges $5.3M to B.C. to address gang violence
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The funds are expected to be used for better data collection, identifying gang members and targeting responses in priority areas. Continue reading
Toronto receives more than $7M from federal government to tackle gun violence
Blair said $6.76 million over five years will go toward the city’s Community Health Project for Crime Prevention and Intervention with the hope of reaching over 1,350 youth over that time span. Continue reading
Vancouver-style BarWatch program coming to Surrey
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
The Inadmissible Patrons Program will be rolled out at eight restaurants and bars. Continue reading
Are tougher penalties for gang members the answer for making Canadians safer?
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s solution to the scourge of gang crime focuses on strict law enforcement and creating new penalties. Continue reading
Tory reminds Toronto residents to take part in federal online consultation on handgun ban
Earlier this year, Toronto city council voted in favour of asking upper levels of government to ban the sale of guns and ammunition locally. Continue reading