Sexual Assault

• Toronto man charged in connection with sex assault of 8-year-old girl

  Toronto police responded to a report of sexual assault at a retail store. Officers say the suspect fled when he was confronted by the girl's family member.

  Crime

  Jun 2
  
• Ford government votes down bill to strengthen sexual assault court cases

  Catherine Fife saw her proposed law to mandate the government to pay closer attention to trends and outcomes in sexual assault trials voted down by the Progressive Conservatives.

  May 28
  
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• ‘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
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• 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
• ‘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.

  Trending

  May 25
• 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
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• 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
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• 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