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Vancouver police came under scrutiny last week after videos of a man being arrested were posted on social media, but police say their actions were justified by a court order protecting the man’s wife. Videos of the arrest in the parking lot of the Trout Lake Community Centre in East Vancouver …
Read More »Calgary Crime Stoppers faces dwindling donations as gun violence rises in city
The president of Calgary’s Crime Stoppers chapter says the organization is struggling after years of declining donations, just as support is needed more than ever. The charity allows Calgarians to anonymously supply the police with information and tips about crimes or potential crimes via a tip line, with the promise of …
Read More »Mass shooting inquiry to examine gunman’s family violence, domestic abuse this week
The inquiry into the April 2020 mass shooting in Nova Scotia will learn more this week about the various forms of violence surrounding, and carried out by, the gunman Gabriel Wortman. Emily Hill, counsel for the Mass Casualty Commission leading the inquiry, said they are continuing to learn about what …
Read More »U.S. senators strike initial agreement to address gun violence
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators announced Sunday a framework for potential legislation on gun safety, in response to recent mass shootings in parts of the country. The outline includes measured gun curbs, and bolstered efforts to improve school safety and mental health programs. “Our plan saves lives while also protecting the constitutional rights …
Read More »When it comes to stopping gun violence, it’s all about the border, critics say
Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino spent much of the past week on the road, promoting his government’s new gun control bill to Canadians just as Canadians witnessed another wave of mass shootings south of the border. But for all the attention being paid to proposed measures that would freeze handgun …
Read More »GTA tow-truck industry violence: Charges against 6 withdrawn as prosecution case partially collapses
The high-profile, monthslong police investigation aimed at snuffing out violence in the Greater Toronto Area’s tow-truck industry has partially collapsed, leaving six people who were accused of more than 70 arson, drug and gun offences walking out of court with their charges stayed. Dubbed Project Platinum, the York Regional Police-led operation targeted …
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