Violence
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Escalating violence hurts paramedic mental health, retention, care: chiefParamedic services across Canada are reporting a concerning rise in violence against workers that is, in part, leading to staffing shortages and issues retaining staff.CanadaMay 29
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Canadians say Puerto Vallarta a ‘war zone’ amid escalating violenceAmid violence, people in Puerto Vallarta have been told to keep a low profile, follow the advice of local authorities, and monitor local and international media to stay informed.CanadaFeb 22
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Nurses continue push for increased security after incident at St. Paul’s HospitalNurses in Saskatoon are fighting for more security features in hospitals after a violent incident with a patient concealing a shotgun at St. Paul's Hospital.CanadaDec 5, 2025
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Montreal police report rise in assaults, decline in vehicle theft in 2024Montreal police are reporting a slight increase in the number of crimes in the city last year, driven in part by a rise in assaults.CrimeJun 9, 2025
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They become paramedics to help. But they are facing violence, threats, sex assaultsDuncan Pelly, a primary care paramedic said he thinks the public would be stunned to find out about the violence they face on the job every day.HealthMar 19, 2025
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3 police officers hurt during 2 suspected auto thefts in TorontoThree Toronto police officers were injured Thursday afternoon during two suspected auto thefts that occurred almost a block away from each other.CrimeOct 10, 2024
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Pandemic, cellphones may have contributed to rise in N.S. school violence: officialsOne official said the data shows that many violent incidents involve elementary-aged children who missed out on socializing in person with peers during the pandemic.EducationJun 19, 2024
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Manitoba promises new money for Winnipeg police to target assaults and retail theftsThe Manitoba government promised new money Wednesday to fight a spike in violence and retail theft that has seen workers in some cases assaulted and injured.CrimeMay 29, 2024
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Increase in crime prompts new Saskatoon community safety initiativesThe city is planning almost a dozen new safety initiatives to focus on community-based policing work, building affordable housing and increasing services for unhoused individuals.CanadaMay 13, 2024
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Calgary police remove homeless encampment after complaints of violenceThe encampment was located in the Starfield Industrial Area located west of Stoney Trail Southeast and south of 50 Avenue Southeast.CrimeMar 11, 2024
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