Youth Crime

• Property, violent crimes drive increase in youth charges: StatCan

  In 2025-2026, 56,956 Canadian youth between the ages of 12 and 17 at the time of their offences were charged with a crime, 12,891 of those being a crime 'against property.'

  Canada

  Aug 12
  
• Two youths charged after boy found dead in Winnipeg parking lot

  A youth has been identified as the victim of a Winnipeg homicide investigation after police found him dead in a parking lot.

  Crime

  Jun 27
  
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• Ontario school board launches safety review after student death, charges

  The Limestone District School Board is reviewing school safety policies after a student death at Bath Public School and charges against another youth.

  Crime

  May 22
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• Calgary police report an increase in violent crime committed by youth

  The latest stats from Calgary police show a disturbing trend involving youth crime in the city — it has shifted away from property crime and towards more violent crimes.

  Crime

  May 8
• ‘Disbelief’ felt after school attacks prevented in Nova Scotia, Manitoba

  Parents and students in Nova Scotia and Manitoba are dealing with the aftermath of what could have been two deadly school attacks, after FBI intel leads to arrests.

  Crime

  Mar 19
• 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
• 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
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• ‘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