Calabash Bistro Faces Challenges Amid Rising Crime in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
Calabash Bistro, a cornerstone of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside (DTES) for over 13 years, faces mounting challenges amid a surge in local violence.…
Toronto Supervised Injection Site Worker Sentenced as Accessory in 2023 Fatal Shooting Case
A former harm reduction worker at a Toronto supervised injection site has been sentenced for her role as an accessory after the…
Doctor Pleads Guilty to Supplying Ketamine Before Matthew Perry’s Fatal Overdose
Dr. Salvador Plasencia, a California physician, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges for unlawfully distributing ketamine to actor Matthew Perry…
Minnesota Lawmakers Targeted in Early Morning Political Shootings; Two Dead and Two Wounded
In the early hours of June 14, 2025, a series of violent attacks targeted Minnesota state lawmakers and their families in suburban…
Victoria Releases Comprehensive Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan with Over 80 Recommendations
Victoria has unveiled a comprehensive 79-page Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan developed through two years of extensive public engagement, data analysis, and…
Oshawa Home Targeted in Hate-Motivated Graffiti Incident Against 2SLGBTQI+ Community
On Sunday, June 15, 2025, a home located near Adelaide Avenue East and Townline Road North in Oshawa was defaced with hateful…
Winnipeg Man Arrested for Assaulting Transit Supervisors During Wellness Check
A 23-year-old Winnipeg man, Diego Porteous-Jelders, was arrested on June 14, 2025, after assaulting two Winnipeg Transit supervisors during a wellness check…
UK Report Finds Authorities Avoided Ethnicity Data in Grooming Gang Investigations
A comprehensive review into group-based child sexual exploitation in England and Wales has revealed that UK authorities often avoided collecting or discussing…
Peel Police Charge 18 in Major Bust of Criminal Extortion Ring Targeting Tow Truck Industry
Peel Regional Police have successfully dismantled a violent criminal organization linked to the tow truck industry in Ontario, charging 18 individuals with…
Man Accused of Killing Sex Worker Released After 13 Years, Raising Justice System Concerns
A man named Dunlop, accused of the 2009 murder of Laura Furlan, a sex worker in Toronto, was released from prison after…