Youth Crime

• Gang prevention program for Muslim youth in Maritimes receives federal funding

  Organizers say the program will address factors such as social isolation and discrimination, while offering mentorship and prevention-based programming.

  Canada

  Feb 20
  
• Winnipeg group helps male youth overcome addictions, trauma

  The Winnipeg-based organization works with youth to help them overcome addictions and trauma through action-based therapy.

  Canada

  Jan 20
  
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• 5 youths charged after brazen daytime robbery at Barrie jewelry store

  Five youths are facing charges after a brazen jewelry store robbery at Barrie’s Georgian Mall that involved pepper spray and a stolen vehicle.

  Crime

  Dec 24, 2025
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• Two teens arrested in stabbing of 12-year-old boy in Montreal: police

  Montreal police have arrested two teens in the stabbing of a 12-year-old boy last month. The victim’s injuries are no longer life-threatening.

  Crime

  Dec 20, 2025
• ‘Worst call of my life’: Family of Toronto ‘mass shooting’ victim speak at sentencing

  On Delroy Parkes’ birthday, his family told court a deferred custody sentence cannot undo the trauma left by the North Albion mass shooting.

  Crime

  Dec 19, 2025
• Young suspects, 12 and 14, arrested in violent robbery, knifepoint confinement

  Two girls, one aged 14 and the other 12, face multiple charges relating to a recent violent robbery and a knifepoint confinement, Winnipeg police say.

  Crime

  Dec 8, 2025
• Saskatoon boy who killed friend while posing with gun sentenced to 18 months

  A judge has sentenced a Saskatoon teen to 18 months for killing a 12-year-old friend last year while posing with a sawed-off rifle.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2025
• Violent offences by minors in Quebec tripled in 2024, data shows

  Experts and families blame lack of resources and pandemic isolation for troubling surge in violent offenses among minors.

  Crime

  Jul 30, 2025
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• Former gang member speaks out on rising crime among Saskatoon’s youth

  Discussions about crime in Saskatchewan suggest more youth are getting involved. A former gang member turned advocate explores why young people are drawn to the lifestyle.

  Crime

  Feb 28, 2025
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• Teen arrested with loaded handgun at Ontario high school, no injuries: police

  Police say an Ontario teenager allegedly carrying a loaded handgun, ammunition and knives was arrested after making threats at his high school.

  Crime

  Feb 26, 2025