British Columbia
Prince George homeless encampment demolished amid heavy police presence | CBC News
Three people were arrested and released for refusing to leave their homes at the Millennium Park encampment in Prince George, B.C.
Vancouver police officer charged after pedestrian struck in city's Downtown Eastside last year | CBC News
Prosecutors in British Columbia have approved multiple charges against a Vancouver police officer a year after a pedestrian was hit by a police car in the city's Downtown Eastside.
Criticism hurled at pace of Surrey police transition as report finds ‘no clear plan’ - BC | Globalnews.ca
In a progress report, municipal staff claim there is "no clear plan or any supporting documents in place" to phase out the RCMP and bring the fledgling SPS into full force.
Newcomers’ relationship with Canadian cops 'complicated' - Vancouver Is Awesome
ISS of BC’s Chris Friesen: “An individual’s migration experience can be triggered by an officer in a uniform.”
Delta officer named one of world’s top 40 cops under 40 - Surrey Now-Leader
Sgt. Katie Garcia founded DPD’s Proud Initiative and it’s first-ever formalized mentorship program
Alberta
Alberta making changes to Crown prosecutors to fight rise in violent crime | CBC News
Justice Minister Mickey Amery says special teams of Crown prosecutors will be formed to focus on violent crime and criminals in Edmonton and Calgary.
Alberta government introduces new public safety protocols aimed at addressing crime concerns | Globalnews.ca
Alberta's provincial government announced new protocols on Monday in an effort to address increasing concerns about violence being committed in the province's major cities.
Edmonton police chief explains how new ‘zero tolerance’ rules will play out on city streets | CBC.ca
One day after Alberta justice officials announced new plans to crack down on open drug use, Chief Dale McFee joined Edmonton AM to share more details on what the changes might mean for enforcement and addictions support.
Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan begins search for top cop to lead new marshals service - The Globe and Mail
The chief marshal will be responsible for developing the new provincial police force that’s to start operating in 2026
Manitoba
A pattern of none and done – Winnipeg Free Press
Judges have opted not to make recommendations in nine of 14 inquests held in the last 20 years into fatal encounters with police. When recommendations were made, they sometimes simply urged a party to “consider” adopting a particular policy, rather than actually implementing it.
Manitoba Liberals pledge more help for community safety organizations, more safe places for youth | CBC News
The Manitoba Liberal Party is vowing to increase funding to community safety organizations such as Bear Clan as part of its bid to reduce crime.
Manitoba NDP’s ‘tough on crime’ pledges will not keep people safe – Canadian Dimension
Greater numbers of police will not improve public safety and will further destabilize the lives of people targeted by police for surveillance, intimidation, harassment, and formal criminalization. The Manitoba NDP’s public safety strategy does not take into account the fact that the same people who are most vulnerable to violence are also most vulnerable to criminalization.
Ontario
'Freedom Convoy' trial: New footage from police body cams, drones | CTV News
As the criminal trial of 'Freedom Convoy' leaders Tamara Lich and Chris Barber continues, the Crown has released never-before-seen video evidence showing what the occupation of the nation's capital was like from the police perspective.
Disciplinary hearing begins to determine fate of Hamilton police officer who assaulted Indigenous man | CBC News
A disciplinary hearing to determine the fate of a Hamilton police officer found guilty of assaulting Patrick Tomchuk during his arrest began Thursday, but has been adjourned until Oct. 20.
Accused in London attack told police he was white nationalist, had planned ‘rampage,’ Crown tells jury - The Globe and Mail
Jurors told during landmark trial that the 22-year-old suspect plotted London truck attack for months to send a message against ‘mass immigration’
Shelby Ch'ng leaves Thunder Bay police oversight board | CBC News
Shelby Ch'ng is leaving the board to pursue a master's degree after more than a year on the police oversight board. She'll be replaced by Coun. Kasey Etreni as one of city council's two representatives on the board.
Expect tough party enforcement during school year, says Kingston police chief | CBC News
Acting police chief Scott Fraser says crowds of unruly partiers who clogged Kingston's streets over the long weekend have set the tone for how the force will respond to similar gatherings in the months ahead.
Accused in University of Waterloo stabbings now also faces terrorism charges | CBC News
A former University of Waterloo student now faces terrorism charges, along with the attempted murder and assault and other charges already against him, in connection with the June classroom stabbings in southern Ontario that left three people with serious injuries.
VIDEO: Police chief pays tribute to 'wonderful' officer killed in motorcycle crash - Sault Ste. Marie News
'He had a smile that you would never forget': The death of Cst. Orrette Robinson at the age of 36 is like losing a member of the family, says Chief Hugh Stevenson
Quebec
Informant at heart of Quebec's secret trial sues authorities for $5.8M | CBC News
The existence of the secret trial only came to light because the informant appealed and the Court of Appeal in March 2022 set aside the conviction and wrote a decision that was highly critical of the secrecy surrounding the original trial.
Montreal police investigating packages connected to Kenneth Law - The Globe and Mail
Montreal police investigating kits shipped to Montreal by Kenneth Law who is accused of shipping a legal but potentially deadly substance to people at risk of self-harm
Nova Scotia
Dan Kinsella, chief of Halifax Regional Police, announces retirement | CBC News
Halifax Regional Police Chief Dan Kinsella has announced his retirement. The chief announced at the Halifax Board of Police Commissioners meeting Wednesday that he will be stepping down effective Sept. 15.
Some Black Nova Scotians are skeptical a change in Halifax's police chief will improve relations | CBC News
Some members of Halifax's African Nova Scotian community say they're skeptical that a change in regional police leadership will make much of a difference in fixing their relationship with the force.
Halifax names first Black police chief | SaltWire
HALIFAX, N.S. — Halifax regional council announced Tuesday that Deputy Chief Don MacLean will take over as the region's acting chief of police. He will ...
African Descent Advisory Committee talks Africville, policing in Halifax at first meeting | CBC News
The committee, which came out of anti-Black racism work staff at Halifax Regional Municipality have undertaken in recent years, will discuss how municipal policies and services affect Black communities and suggest changes.
New Brunswick
N.B. pursuing legislation that could see drug users subject to involuntary treatment | CBC News
New Brunswick Public Safety Minister Kris Austin says he's working on legislation that would enable police officers to force people into addictions treatment, even if they haven't committed a crime.
PEI
Missing Persons Act takes effect Saturday, giving new tools to Kneebone investigators | CBC News
Police forces on Prince Edward Island will have greater powers to seek access to crucial data in missing persons cases when a law passed more than two years ago finally comes into effect this Saturday.
National
How biased courts and police support business by trampling Indigenous rights | Canada's National Observer: News & Analysis
It is time for Canada to put an end to the biased injunction culture that has so routinely and cavalierly disrespected Indigenous laws and communities, writes academic Sam Spiegel.
RCMP investigates reports of former RCAF members training pilots in China | CTV News
The RCMP are investigating reports that former Royal Canadian Air Force pilots are training military personnel in China.
Retired corporal says she's lost faith in the justice system after sex assault charge stayed | CBC News
A retired Canadian Armed Forces corporal says she's lost faith in the justice system's ability to prosecute military sexual assault cases after a judge stayed the charge in her case because it took too long for it to get to trial.
Canada's rules on Islamic adoptions prevent families from bringing their children home | CBC News
Every year for the last four years, Maha Al-Zu'bi, a former Calgary professor, her husband Tahseen Kharaisat, a former local restaurant owner, and their five-year-old son Furat have dressed in red and white to celebrate Canada Day from the apartment they’re renting in the northwest suburbs of Amman, Jordan.
The unofficial police presence on social media tells us a lot | Canadian Lawyer
Go past the community engagement posts and you see the real story
RCMP equipment purchased from company linked to China not a security risk, audit concludes | CBC News
A recent RCMP audit found that equipment it purchased from a company linked to China did not pose a security concern, but the national police force said it will improve the overall procurement process to bolster security requirements.
International
Portland City Council votes to ban open drug use; needs state action to take effect | KATU
The Portland City Council voted Wednesday to add criminal penalties for using drugs in public, but they can't enforce the change without action by state lawmake