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More than 2,000 soldiers and 500 police officers surrounded a populous neighbourhood on the outskirts of El Salvador’s capital on Monday in an effort to quash the remnants of gangs the president said were trying to set up shop in the area. “There is a group of gang members in …
Read More »Canada condemns ‘horrifying’ wave of gang violence in Haiti
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday that Canada strongly condemns a new surge of “horrifying violence” perpetrated by gangs in Haiti. Gang violence has increased in the Caribbean nation in recent weeks and the UN says gangs now control 85 per cent of the capital city of Port-au-Prince. Kenya …
Read More »Police in Ontario town prepare for Outlaw biker gang to descend
While many Ontarians have heard the stories of the biker gatherings in Port Dover on Friday the 13ths, few are likely aware that a bike gang also gets together in another small Ontario town on the same day. For the past six years, members of The Outlaws, one of the …
Read More »‘Gang culture is not Cree culture’: Maskwacis ads urge First Nations youth to resist life of crime
A central Alberta First Nation that has been plagued by violence for decades has launched an initiative aiming to protect Indigenous youth from the pressures of gang life, both on and off reserve. The First Nations that make up Maskwacis, about 80 km south of Edmonton, have launched an advertising …
Read More »‘The best peace in my life’: Ex-Winnipeg gang members turn it around to help youth in need – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg organization aimed at helping inner-city youth turn their lives around says it’s all about being a consistent presence in the community, and being there for others. Four Sacred Hearts was started by a group of ex-gang members who sought a different path in life, and continue to share …
Read More »Former gang member shares story of redemption in hopes of helping others – Winnipeg
Tania Ross’s story is one of trauma, hope, forgiveness and redemption. The 43-year-old is originally from Opaskwayak First Nation in northern Manitoba and grew up in Winnipeg’s North End. “My life story, what I’ve been through, I have to share it now,” Ross told Global News. “My journey has been …
Read More »Biker gang violence: OPP execute search warrants in eastern Ontario
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The OPP executed search warrants at several locations in eastern Ontario on Friday morning, following violent clashes between rival biker gangs. The OPP-led Biker Enforcement Unit executed the warrants at five locations in Cornwall and one in Brockville, Ont., police said. Investigators …
Read More »‘Do not approach’: OPP warn public as biker gang violence erupts in eastern Ontario
Descrease article font size Increase article font size OPP say people should avoid engaging with members of biker gangs after violence broke out between two rival motorcycle clubs in eastern Ontario this week. The situation is serious enough that the OPP is even cautioning people not to wear gang-related clothing, …
Read More »Winnipeg man faces charges after selling, trading guns to gang member – Winnipeg
By Nicole Buffie Global News Posted May 18, 2023 11:36 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Winnipeg man is facing weapons charges after a lengthy investigation revealed he purchased and sold guns to a known gang member over the past two years. Winnipeg police say their …
Read More »Minister to provide update on Canada’s gun and gang violence efforts
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted May 8, 2023 6:37 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Liberal government is expected to announce the renewal of its multimillion-dollar federal gun and gang violence program Monday. Ottawa says Marco Mendicino, federal Minister of Public Safety, will make an …
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