Vandalism

• Alberta’s Writing-on-Stone preserving Blackfoot heritage despite continued vandalism

  In 2019, after years of advocacy, Writing-on-Stone joined five other Alberta locations such as the Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  Features

  May 21
  
• Vandals target election signs in Kingston, Ont.

  As Ontario's election day approaches, there are reports that a number of election signs in the Kingston area have been tampered with.

  Canada

  May 18
  
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• Aylmer, Ont. police investigate defaced diversity mural in downtown core

  Aylmer, Ont., police have launched an investigation after a mural celebrating diversity was vandalized with spray paint on Saturday, May 14.

  Crime

  May 17
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• Police investigate hate-related symbols, words scrawled on London, Ont. playground

  'The London Police Service condemns all acts of hatred and violence toward any individuals or groups in our community,' Chief Steve Williams said of vandalism at a playground.

  Crime

  May 17
• Edmonton’s Ukrainian National Federation Hall vandalized with swastika

  The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is calling for police to investigate the vandalism of Edmonton's Ukrainian National Federation Hall as a possible hate crime.

  Crime

  May 14
• Vandalism at Peterborough elementary school deemed hate bias crime: police

  The vandalism was discovered by school officials at St. Catherine Catholic Elementary School on Monday.

  Crime

  May 10
• Glass smashed on Vancouver tourist-favourite Gastown steam clock

  Investigators are working to determine if the attraction was intentionally damaged, and are seeking witnesses and security footage.

  Crime

  May 1
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560 experiences 2nd break-in over 6 months

  A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged after being found asleep next to a smashed window inside Royal Canadian Legion Branch 560.

  Crime

  Apr 28
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• Lindsay police investigate string of smashed windows, doors at businesses, MPP’s office

  Since April 13, police have received 'multiple' calls regarding broken windows at businesses across Lindsay.

  Crime

  Apr 19
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• Community turns out to help restore defaced mural in Vancouver’s Chinatown

  The mural, inspired by a well-known Chinese folktale about spirits overcoming overcoming adversity, was covered in graffiti in March.

  Crime

  Apr 17