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Recent Shooting Spree in Toronto Claims One Life and Injures Several Others in Multiple Incidents
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeToronto has experienced a series of violent shooting incidents throughout June 2025, including a deadly mass shooting in Lawrence Heights that claimed …
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Femicide in Ontario: 11 Cases Since November 2024 Highlight Rising Gender-Based Violence Concerns
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeFemicide in Ontario remains a pressing public safety issue, with 11 cases reported since late November 2024 and a total of 162 …
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Poisonous Pretties: Rising Doping Scams Endanger Sex Workers Worldwide
Doping Scams and Their Dangers
The term “doping scams” refers to the practice of drugging individuals—often sex workers—without their knowledge or consent. These scams involve forcing or tricking people into taking substances that impair judgment, increasing vulnerability to exploitation, manipulation, and harm. Some drugs are potent enough to be fatal, adding a new layer of danger to an already hazardous profession.Methods and Motives
These scams are typically motivated by financial gain or control. Unscrupulous actors use doping to coerce or incapacitate sex workers, making them more compliant or facilitating crimes like theft. The drugs vary but serve the consistent purpose of exploiting vulnerable individuals operating in society’s shadows.Implications for Health and Safety
Exposure to doping substances poses severe risks:- Overdose and acute poisoning
- Long-term health complications
- Increased risk of violence and abuse
- Psychological trauma
Calls for Awareness and Protection
Advocates urge immediate action to protect sex workers, including:- Education on doping risks and warning signs
- Stronger legal safeguards and social service outreach
- Enhanced law enforcement targeting perpetrators
A Growing Problem
The rise in doping scams highlights an urgent public health and safety issue within the sex industry. The intersection of secrecy, stigma, and crime fosters dangerous trends that leave many navigating increasingly perilous circumstances. Addressing this threat requires vigilance, compassion, and concrete protective measures.by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeRecent investigations reveal a disturbing increase in doping scams targeting sex workers, marking a dangerous development in the world’s oldest profession. These …
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Home in North York Hit by Gunfire Early June 8; No Injuries Reported
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeEarly on June 8, 2025, a home in North York was struck by gunfire, with police responding just after 4:00 a.m. near …
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Man Critically Injured in Shooting in Toronto’s Mount Dennis Neighborhood
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeA man is in critical condition after being shot in Toronto’s Mount Dennis neighborhood late Saturday night. The shooting occurred shortly after …
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Male Found with Life-Threatening Gunshot Wound in Toronto’s Mount Dennis Neighborhood
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeOn Saturday night, Toronto police responded to a shooting in the Mount Dennis neighbourhood near Jane Street and Emmett Avenue, where a …
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Second Body Recovered from Lake Ontario in Two Days as Toronto Police Investigate
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeToronto police have recovered a second body from Lake Ontario within two days, with the latest discovery made at Scarborough Heights Park …
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Toronto Police Search for Man Suspected of Serial Arson in Christie Pits Neighborhood
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeToronto police are actively searching for a man suspected of setting fires to two vehicles and a detached garage in the Christie …
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Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash in Mississauga Claims One Pedestrian’s Life, Injures Another Critically
by Canada Crimeby Canada CrimeOn the morning of Saturday, June 7, 2025, a fatal traffic collision occurred at the intersection of Burnhamthorpe Road West and Kariya …