British Columbia
RCMP officer Rick O'Brien dead, 2 officers injured in Coquitlam shooting | CBC News
RCMP Const. Rick O'Brien was shot and killed and two officers were injured, while executing a search warrant in Coquitlam, about 30 kilometres east of Vancouver, on Friday. One officer and the suspect are in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Two investigations are underway.
Pro-Khalistan, anti-India rally attracts protesters and police in downtown Vancouver | CBC News
About 75 people rallied outside the Consul General of India in Vancouver to call for an independent Khalistan and protest the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Suspect in 4 violent incidents on Vancouver’s west side arrested, released again | Globalnews.ca
Best Prince, 22, was arrested on September 14 and charged with assault with a weapon and two counts of uttering threats following an alleged violent spree in Vancouver.
Vancouver police get 84% approval rating from public - Vancouver Is Awesome
Survey respondents who self-identified as Indigenous, Black gave lower scores.
B.C. police department to provide free, 911-only cellphones for seniors - North Delta Reporter
It can be used to dial 911 in emergencies at no upfront cost or monthly payment plan
Alberta
Alberta police agencies waive fees for people reclaiming Indigenous names | CTV News
In an act of reconciliation, the Alberta Association of Chiefs of Police (AACP) announced a new initiative Tuesday that will remove barriers for people reclaiming their Indigenous names.
Edmontonians trust police despite growing crime rate, survey for police commission suggests | CBC News
Despite a majority of residents feeling unsafe amid an increasing crime rate, a report conducted on behalf of Edmonton's police commission suggests a majority of Edmontonians see the city police as a trusted protector.
Saskatchewan
Estevan playing host to numerous police executives in upcoming meeting - DiscoverEstevan.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Business Listings for the Estevan, Saskatchewan
Police Chiefs from across the province will be coming to Estevan this fall as the Saskatchewan Association of Chiefs of Police holds a meeting. The bi-annual meeting will be held on October 11 and 12, including executive officers from municipal police services, RCMP F Division, railway police, and the executive director of the Saskatchewan Police Commission. Estevan Police Service Chief Rich Lowen says they'll be touching on details that matter across the province.
Parole board warned employees about threats following Sask. mass stabbing, emails show | CBC News
Newly released documents show Parole Board of Canada employees were told to keep a low profile last year, after it was revealed a mass killer in Saskatchewan was on statutory release before beginning a deadly rampage.
Saskatoon shelter to evict residents with 'complex needs', will focus on families | CBC News
Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand says drug use and rule-breaking are problems at the Emergency Wellness Centre (EWC) and now 30 people will be evicted from the facility.
Manitoba
Fact-checking Wab Kinew's promises on crime during Manitoba party leaders' debate | CBC News
Experts say some of the comments NDP Leader Wab Kinew made as his opponents grilled him on crime and safety during the only televised leaders’ debate of Manitoba’s 2023 provincial election race on Thursday warrant further scrutiny or lack key details.
Funding for police, first responders promised by Manitoba Tories - Alaska Highway News
WINNIPEG — Manitoba Progressive Conservatives are promising money for police and first responders on the campaign trail for the Oct. 3 election.
Ontario
Peterborough police chief argues 11.7% budget hike needed to ‘just keep the lights on’ - Peterborough | Globalnews.ca
Police service chief Stuart Betts held a town hall Monday to outline reasons the service needs a 11.7 budget hike in 2024. He also hinted about plans for a new police station.
Convoy trial defence lawyer argues police directed protesters into downtown Ottawa | CBC News
The Crown is trying to establish the two had "control and influence" over the crowds and encouraged others to join the protests while also fundraising and giving out information for it.
Toronto police officer accused of overcharging for paid duty work | CP24.com
A Toronto police constable has been charged for allegedly overbilling customers for hours he did not work as a paid duty officer.
Windsor police officer charged with assault after off-duty incident in Ottawa | CBC News
A Windsor, Ont., police officer has been charged with assault following an off-duty incident in Ottawa, the Windsor Police Service said Tuesday.
Kingston Police say time, money used to bust parties better used elsewhere | CBC News
The cost of policing partying in Kingston, Ont.'s university district is costing the force resources that could be used to investigate minor crimes and hire staff, according to a new report.
A timeline of key events in Ontario's Greenbelt controversy | CBC News
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced Thursday that he is reversing his decision to open protected Greenbelt lands for housing development. Here is a timeline of events in the Greenbelt controversy.
New police dog will sniff out hidden digital storage devices - TBNewsWatch.com
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'Shocked and appalled': Off-duty Halton officers assaulted in Ottawa - Halton Hills News
Police chief issues statement condemning what he called a ‘cowardly attack’
Quebec
Report says mixed squads of police, outreach workers aren't helping Montreal's homeless people | CBC News
A new report says Montreal's mixed squads are repressive and make it more difficult for the city's unhoused people to trust community workers.
Nova Scotia
Halifax's new acting police chief focused on being a 'good listener' | CBC News
Acting police chief Don MacLean attended the city's Board of Police Commissioners meeting Wednesday evening for the first time in his new role.
New Brunswick
RCMP in N.B. meet with community | CTV News
The Codiac Regional RCMP held its second Community Coffee event in Moncton Thursday morning as a way to build relationships with the people they serve.
National
Parents' rights, children's rights, and the law in Canada - Halifax Examiner
An interview with privacy lawyer David Fraser.
Rights not rescue: sex workers still contend with a fraught legal landscape - Spring
Last week, sex workers and support organizations awoke to a disappointing decision from the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. The case, brought by the Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform, marked the latest effort to challenge harmful sex work laws in Canada due to parliament’s failure to repeal sex work offences. Heard initially over
Opinion: Canada’s moralistic sex work laws are ineffective and dangerous - The Globe and Mail
The adoption of the Nordic model, a so-called feminist approach, has widely failed in its agenda to abolish the sex trade
House of Commons ‘dropped the ball’ on rushing Liberal bail-reform bill, Senate hears - The Globe and Mail
Senate committee will study Liberals’ bail-reform bill after House of Commons failed to do so
Dr. Najma Ahmed on the importance of treating gun violence as a public health issue - Unity Health Toronto
Dr. Najma Ahmed remembers the first few times she treated patients with gunshot wounds. One of them was a victim of domestic violence who had been trying to leave her partner.
International
The Myths Holding Back Police Reform | Time
A cop turned sociologist details the realities overlooked by advocates on both sides of the debate over policing.
Five Eyes intelligence led to Canada accusing India of Sikh activist's assassination, US Ambassador says | CNN
Canadian police denies report claiming delay in Nijjar’s murder probe
Dismissing a media report which claimed that there was a delay in initial response to the fatal shooting of hard-line Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) said its officers reached the scene within four minutes of the incident.
DFA confirms ex-PNP chief Azurin encountered issues with Canadian immigration
Amid reports that retired PNP chief Rodolfo Azurin Jr. was deported by Canadian authorities this month, the Department of Foreign Affairs' sponsor in the House 2024 budget deliberations shed some light on the issue.
French police clash with protesters during Paris demonstration | SaltWire
PARIS (Reuters) - A demonstration against police violence in Paris on Saturday saw some clashes between protesters and police in what French Interior ...
