violent crimes
Funeral coverage costs included in enhanced Ontario program for victims of violent crimes
The province says the enhanced VQRP+ means victims will quickly receive the supports they need, in some cases immediately. Continue reading
Newfoundland police warn of convicted sex offender living near St. John’s
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary says in a news release that Dennis Murphy is living in the Paradise area near St. John’s, N.L., after completing a federal sentence in New Brunswick. Continue reading
Saskatoon sees rise in street violence: police
By Adam MacVicar Digital Journalist
Saskatoon police said an uptick in crime during the summer months is normal, but what they’re seeing recently is anything but. Continue reading
Four more people charged in series of violent crimes in Alberta and B.C.
Four more people have been charged in an ongoing collaborative investigation by police in Alberta and B.C. Continue reading
Nearly 88,000 victims of family violence in 2013: Statistics Canada
Statistics Canada says there were nearly 88,000 victims of family violence in Canada in 2013 – making up more than one-quarter of all violent crimes reported to police. Continue reading
“We know it’s a big problem and now we know it’s a big cost – so what are we going to do about it?”Holly Johnson, criminologist at the University of Ottawa Study finds cost of violent crimes in Canada topped $12 billion in one year →