Violent crime

• Manitoba launches task force to tackle violent crime in rural communties

  Manitoba has launched a specialized task force to deal with violent crime in some rural communities.

  Crime

  Aug 5
  
• Sexual assaults rose 15% in British Columbia, StatCan crime data shows

  The rise in sexual assaults is not specific to British Columbia, with the national rate going up 18 per cent in 2021, according to data from Statistics Canada released Tuesday.

  Crime

  Aug 3
  
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• Winnipeg mother voices concerns after teenager bear-sprayed at skateboard park

  A Winnipeg mother is voicing concerns over crime and safety in the city, after her 16-year-old was attacked with what's believed to be bear spray Wednesday night.

  Crime

  Jul 29
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• ‘Living the only lives they know’: Winnipeg outreach organizations concerned with youth violence

  Halfway into 2022, Winnipeg is on track to see more teens charged with serious and violent crimes than last year, and it is raising concerns among outreach organizations.

  Crime

  Jul 26
• ‘I have a knife’: Man charged with threatening Vancouver pizza shop worker

  A man is facing charges for allegedly threatening to stab a clerk at a Vancouver pizza shop known for giving out free slices, after she wouldn't give him an entire pie.

  Crime

  Jul 18
• Prime Minister Trudeau hears stories from Montreal violent crime victims

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited Sun Youth in his Papineau riding of Montreal on Monday to join in on a roundtable discussion of victims of violent crimes.

  Canada

  Jul 11
• Recent violence alarming, but ‘nothing new’ for Winnipeg, police chief says

  Safety at The Forks has been a serious concern for many Winnipeggers after a spate of violence in recent weeks, which culminated in an assault on Ukrainian refugees on Canada Day.

  Crime

  Jul 8
• Spike in violent crime must be addressed, Winnipeg police association says

  The Winnipeg Police Service has declined multiple requests for an interview, but a spokesman told Global News that Chief Danny Smyth will be available to comment next week.

  Crime

  Jul 7
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• 2 homicides on the weekend were ‘tragic incidents of violence’: Prince Albert police chief

  Prince Albert Police are investigating the homicides of two men, 32 and 47, that occurred on May 28.

  Crime

  May 31
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• Alberta justice minister demands Edmonton mayor create safety plan for downtown and transit

  In the letter, Minister Tyler Shandro writes: 'the people of Edmonton deserve better than what this city council is delivering.'

  Crime

  May 26