British Columbia
Councillors accuse Surrey mayor of intentionally delaying police transition | CTV News
Multiple Surrey city councillors are calling out Mayor Brenda Locke, claiming she's intentionally stalling the transition from the RCMP to the Surrey Police Service.
First reforms to B.C. Police Act delayed to spring 2024 - Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal
The final set of proposals won’t be considered by MLAs until at least late 2026
Family hopes public hearing into daughter's police-involved death brings better accountability | CBC News
Lisa Rauch was in a mental health crisis when a Victoria police officer shot her three times in the head with an anti-riot weapon.
Legislation coming soon to speed up Surrey's policing transition: B.C. public safety minister | CBC News
The province is planning to introduce legislation to push the City of Surrey to "stop the delays" and accelerate the transition from the RCMP to a municipal police force, the public safety minister says.
Vancouver police deploy to Jewish places of worship after Israel-Gaza violence erupts | CBC News
Police were stationed outside Jewish places of worship in Vancouver on Saturday, as community members gathered for a Shabbat marked by shock and mourning in the wake of the sudden outbreak of violence in the Middle East.
Sikh independence activists in B.C. say they were warned by RCMP of threats to their lives - The Globe and Mail
One of three men approached by police says he was required to leave his home for the duration of the investigation because he has children
Surrey Board of Trade worried about taxes in 2024 as city pays for 2 police forces - BC | Globalnews.ca
As the provincial government and City of Surrey continue to butt heads over the police transition, the Surrey Board of Trade is weighing in with a letter to Mike Farnworth.
New Greater Victoria Police Foundation will focus on youth - Victoria Times Colonist
The foundation has already brought back Police Camp, an eight-day camp held during spring break for 14- to 18-year-olds
Why aren't the police enforcing traffic laws? - Behind the Wheel - Castanet.net
It seems traffic policing involves only three things where I live—speeding, seat belts and alcohol.
Saskatchewan
Regina police investigating city's seventh homicide of 2023 | CTV News
A death on the 2000 block of Ottawa Street over the long-weekend has now been deemed the city’s seventh homicide of 2023, Regina police said.
RCMP bringing 24-7 mobile unit to Richmound as ‘Kingdom of Canada’ presence continues - DiscoverEstevan.com - Local news, Weather, Sports, Free Classifieds and Business Listings for the Estevan, Saskatchewan
Mounties will be on hand all hours of the day in the western-Saskatchewan village of Richmound as a group known as the Kingdom of Canada continues to occupy an abandoned school. Saskatchewan RCMP said Thursday evening that they are deploying a mobile unit to the community. “The safety and security of the communities we police is our top priority,” said C/Supt. Tyler Bates, commander of Saskatchewan RCMP’s South District. “We are aware of the presence of a group, sometimes referred to as the Kingdom of Canada, in Richmound, SK. We’ve received a number of calls for service related to this group’s presence in the community over the past two weeks or so. Today, we will be bringing a mobile temporary RCMP detachment to Richmound, which will be staffed 24/7and will allow our officers to quickly respond to any potential calls for service in the area. We will also be conducting regular patrols in the community.” The RCMP said they have received calls of threats, suspicious people, and a report of an assault. All are being investigated, but police cannot share more details yet. The group allegedly sent threats to the village, including the follow text: ”
Sask. government announces $90M to address homelessness, addictions crisis, but experts say it's not enough | CBC News
The Saskatchewan government made a series of funding announcements Friday, with a combined total of almost $90 million going to combat homelessness, and address mental health and addictions in the province. Community groups say it is not enough.
Ontario
Hamilton police say it will improve tracking no-knock raids after oversight agency recommendations | CBC News
HPS says it will improve its tracking of how often officers execute no-knock raids, a term for when they barge into homes unannounced while executing search warrants.
Celebrated former Ottawa police officer Robin Easey passes away | CTV News
Robin Easey, a former Ottawa police officer who was gravely wounded by an armed robber in the 1980s and who later became a champion for rehabilitation, has died.
Secret memos detail allegations of police dishonesty, misconduct | CBC News
The federal prosecution service uses statements from open courtrooms to write and compile memos detailing allegations of serious police misconduct, but is withholding many of the records from the public.
24 Hamilton police officers disciplined after internal and public complaints from 2022 | CBC News
Six Hamilton police officers faced disciplinary measures due to public complaints last year, according to a recently released report from the police service. Internal complaints led to another 18 officers facing discipline.
Israel news: Ottawa police step up patrols outside synagogues and mosques | CTV News
Ottawa police say there will be more patrols around synagogues and mosques this weekend after Hamas militants attacked Israeli towns near the Gaza Strip Saturday.
RCMP announces criminal investigation into Ontario protected land development plan - JURIST - News
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) announced Tuesday that it has commenced a criminal investigation into the Ontario government's plan to develop portions of the 'Greenbelt,' a large area of pro...
‘It will cost people their jobs’: Thunder Bay top cop says racism won’t be tolerated | Globalnews.ca
Thunder Bay police Chief Darcy Fleury said being a target of racism, especially when he was younger, has informed how he identifies and addresses discrimination.
How bumper stickers on your car can attract criminals, Niagara police say | CBC News
Bumper stickers are generally seen as harmless, but Niagara Regional Police say people should be aware that they can also lead to the sharing of too much personal information.
Hamilton police plan to spend $530K on new armoured rescue vehicle in 2031 | CBC News
The Hamilton Police Services Board has approved the service's expected capital expenditures over the next decade — including $530,000 for a new armoured rescue vehicle in 2031 that will replace the current vehicle, but will cost almost twice as much.
Hamilton police and library budget surpluses should get approval from city, not boards: councillor | CBC News
City staffers will coordinate with Hamilton Police Service and Hamilton Public Library to set up a process where both entities would need city council’s approval before spending surplus funds. The city’s audit, finance and administration committee unanimously approved the motion Thursday.
Police amp up presence at places of worship in Waterloo Region in light of Hamas-Israel conflict | CBC News
Waterloo Regional Police Service (WRPS) said in a statement that they’ll be amping up the presence of police at “faith-based locations and organizations” in the region as the Hamas-Israel conflict intensifies in the Middle East.
Palestinians gather in Toronto for rally, more demonstrations expected across Canada - The Globe and Mail
Protesters gathered at Nathan Phillips Square in front of Toronto city hall on Monday afternoon
Toxic drugs, gangs and hope: Meet the people fighting Canada's opioid crisis | CBC News
Officials and community members in Thunder Bay, Ont. are trying to grapple with an opioid drug crisis that is hitting their community harder than most.
Quebec
Quebec is not acting fast enough for Indigenous people: Ombudsperson | CTV News
The Quebec government has failed to implement most of the recommendations in a landmark report that found Indigenous people suffered systemic discrimination when accessing public services, the province's ombudsman said Wednesday.
Nova Scotia
Volume of mental health calls to police in Halifax shows alternatives needed: professor | CBC News
New data raises questions about what role, if any, police in Halifax should have in responding to mental health calls, says a Dalhousie law professor.
New Brunswick
RCMP or a new force? Moncton area set to debate future of policing services | CBC News
A report on policing in the Moncton area will be made public at a public meeting Thursday that sets the stage for a decision on whether to keep the RCMP or switch to a new municipal force.
Moncton policing report recommends keeping RCMP, citing cost | CBC News
A study of policing services in the Moncton area released Thursday morning recommends staying with the RCMP, citing a multi-million dollar cost of starting and running a new municipal police force.
PEI
Man thought to be impersonating police was actually off-duty officer, say RCMP | CBC News
RCMP say a man who approached a woman claiming to be a police officer on Saturday was in fact a constable with the Prince Edward Island RCMP.
National
Ghost guns with no serial numbers found at Canadian crime scenes | Canada's National Observer: News & Analysis
Even as the technology to produce so-called "ghost guns" becomes less expensive and more widespread, the RCMP is not keeping records on how often the weapons are used in crimes across the country.
War crimes inquiry research sheds fresh light on Canadian screening, policies - The Globe and Mail
Throughout the 1950s, there was a progressive relaxation of security-screening guidelines to permit legal entry for former members of Nazi organizations and for Nazi collaborators
International
RCMP likely to assist Haiti military intervention as trainers, senators hear - National | Globalnews.ca
Canada is also helping assemble a training calendar so that foreign police can fill the gaps that Haitian and Canadian officials have identified.
Federal act requires police to do thorough background checks for those under 21 who want to purchase firearms | WICS
Just over a week ago illinois firearm owners were required to register their assault rifles online. with this comes more restrictions.a federal act called the