Sexual Assault

• ‘We can move mountains’: Sexual assault survivor speaks out about helping others

  With her abuser finally behind bars, a Yarmouth, N.S., woman is sharing her story in hopes it will help other survivors and shed light on the lifelong effects of sexual abuse.

  Crime

  May 26
  
• Regina sexual assault trial gets underway

  Claro Belen pleaded not guilty to the charges before him as the trial got underway Monday at the King's Bench. The charges stem from a 2024 investigation.

  Canada

  May 26
  
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• ‘Married at First Sight’ pulls episodes over cast member rape allegations

  The accusations were first presented to Channel 4 'against a small number of past contributors' in April. The broadcaster says those cast members have denied the allegations.

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  May 25
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• Markham man accused of sex assault coached youth despite conditions: police

  The former coach was released on conditions to not to have contact with anyone under the age of 16 or to attend schools, parks or community centres. 

  Crime

  May 11
• Former Winnipeg hockey coach gets 6 years in prison for sex assault of player

  The former hockey coach was accused of having an inappropriate sexual relationship with the girl between 2019 and 2021 and pled guilty to luring and sex assault.

  Crime

  May 11
• Cannabis store employee sexually assaulted during robbery, Winnipeg police say

  Winnipeg police say a 24-year-old woman was sexually assaulted during a robbery at a cannabis shop, where she was working alone on Tuesday night.

  Crime

  May 6
• Royal Conservatory of Music to launch investigation into historical sexual abuse allegations

  The Royal Conservatory of Music says it will launch a third-party investigation after survivors came forward with allegations of historical sexual abuse.

  Canada

  May 1
• Quebec Court of Appeal overturns sexual assault verdict for Montreal skating coach

  Quebec’s Court of Appeal overturned a guilty verdict against a renowned skating coach accused of sexual assault and gross indecency.

  Canada

  Apr 18
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• New centre looks to expand support for Manitoba sexual assault survivors

  Staff travel across the Interlake to deliver educational workshops, provide counselling and support survivors when they present at hospitals and RCMP detachments.

  Canada

  Apr 17
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• N.S. hockey hazing sex assault case adjourned until May when pleas can be entered

  None of the allegations has been tested in court, and the identities of the accused and the victims are protected from publication under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.


  Crime

  Apr 14