Stop The Violence

• ‘There’s still a lot to do,’ says Halifax activist on Stop the Violence Day

  Quentrel Provo is the founder of 'Stop the Violence, Spread the Love', an initiative that advocates for peace, ending gun violence and improving the lives of Black youth in Halifax.

  Education

  Jun 10, 2020
  
• Thousands participate in anti-racism rally in Halifax

  "We can’t be silent anymore. People who have a voice of privilege need not to be silent"

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2020
  
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• Calls for peace resound in the wake of Triston Reece’s death

  The young man – a beloved athlete and youth leader – was shot and killed on Friday in the area of Joseph Howe and Scot Street.

  Crime

  Jul 29, 2019
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• ‘This is our award’: Halifax activist named to global influential people list

  Provo is the founder and CEO of Stop the Violence, Spread the Love. He has organized several peace walks throughout the city in recent years.

  Canada

  May 25, 2019
• ‘It’s amazing’: Halifax’s ‘Stop the Violence’ founder nominated for prestigious award

  Quentrel Provo, the founder and CEO of Stop the Violence, Spread the Love, has been nominated for the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), Under 40, Global 100 List.

  Features

  Mar 6, 2019
• Dozens march to raise awareness about violence in Halifax

  Participants chanted "Stop the violence, increase the peace."

  Canada

  May 28, 2017
• Annual Stop the Violence March to take place Sunday in Halifax

  This is the fifth year the event has taken place.

  Canada

  May 27, 2017
• Halifax anti-violence advocate Quentrel Provo gets shout-out from MP Andy Fillmore

  Halifax MP Andy Fillmore gave anti-violence advocate Quentrel Provo a shout out in the House of Commons Thursday, for his work to curb crime in the city.

  Crime

  Dec 9, 2016
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• ‘Unbelievable father,’ loyal and charismatic; friends remember Shakur Jefferies

  The 21-year-old was fatally shot outside a Halifax apartment building on Saturday.

  Canada

  Nov 14, 2016
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• Possible connection between Tylor McInnis homicide, recent shootings: RCMP

  RCMP are working with the Halifax Regional Police to determine if the death of 26-year-old Tylor McInnis is connected to rash of homicides in the Halifax and North Preston areas in the spring.

  Crime

  Aug 25, 2016