British Columbia
B.C. introduces legislation to force Surrey police transition | CBC News
B.C. proposed changes to the Police Act, that if approved, would mandate the City of Surrey to complete the transition from the RCMP to the Surrey Police Service.
B.C. police forces face claims of systemic harassment, bullying in female officers' proposed class action | CBC News
Six current and former police officers are accusing B.C. municipal police forces of systemic discrimination, harassment and bullying on the basis of gender or sexual orientation.
B.C. non-profit now offering free legal advice to sexual assault survivors | CBC News
If you have been assaulted, or are unsure if what you experienced was assault, you can now call the Community Legal Assistance Society for a confidential consultation with a lawyer.
Public safety in B.C. Why domestic violence needs to be part of the conversation | CTV News
Police and politicians in B.C. have been sounding the alarm about a decline in public safety, pledging swift action so people feel safe in their communities. But advocates say the conversation has erased one of the most devastating – and deadly – types of violent crime.
Group of B.C. hereditary chiefs want RCMP pipeline policing unit shut down - Greater Victoria News
Gitxsan chiefs march in Vancouver call for ban of RCMP Community-Industry Response Group
Community programs better choices than gangs and violence for Nanaimo youths - Nanaimo News Bulletin
City of Nanaimo announces funding recipients as part of federally funded youth resilience strategy
Alberta
Review board deliberating over former Lethbridge police acting chief’s appeal in meme scandal - Lethbridge | Globalnews.ca
An Alberta Law Enforcement Review Board is now deliberating on whether sanctions imposed on two Lethbridge police officers were reasonable after an appeal hearing Wednesday.
Northern hamlet says gun violence, drug crime triggered state of local emergency | CBC News
Residents of a small northern Alberta hamlet don’t feel safe amidst what officials describe as an increase in brazen gun violence and criminal activity.
Edmonton’s police chief says city streets are getting safer, but there’s still a long way to go | CBC.ca
One month after EPS launched its Safer Public Spaces initiative, Chief Dale McFee joined Edmonton AM to give a report on its progress. McFee says they’ve already seen some success in connecting vulnerable Edmontonians to health and housing services, but cautions the program requires consistency to remain effective.
Saskatchewan
Assault charge against Saskatoon police officer withdrawn | CBC News
Const. Jody Levesque is back on regular patrol duties after he accepted responsibility and completed alternative measures for an assault charge against him.
Sask. police services waive fees to help survivors reclaim their Indigenous names | CTV News
In recognition of the lasting trauma of those who survived the Indian Residential School system and the Sixties Scoop, Saskatchewan police services are waiving the fees required for people wishing to reclaim their Indigenous names.
Police executives from across province gather for convention - SaskToday.ca
The event attracted about 50-60 people. The sessions were held Oct. 11-12 at the Western Star Hotel.
Manitoba
Man who died in Winnipeg police custody Sunday night had trouble breathing during arrest: watchdog | CBC News
A man who died in Winnipeg police custody on Sunday night struggled to breathe during his arrest, the Independent Investigation Unit of Manitoba says.
Police service blasted for beefing up downtown patrols at cost to inner-city areas | CBC News
An inner-city activist is livid about a decision by the Winnipeg Police Service to pull some officers from community districts and reassign them to beef up patrols downtown.
Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse seeks to lead Assembly of First Nations | CBC News
Manitoba Regional Chief Cindy Woodhouse has announced her candidacy in the upcoming Assembly of First Nations national chief election.
Manitoba RCMP Services: Who Pays and Who Doesn’t? | Niverville Citizen
You don’t have to live in a town long before appreciating the importance of effective law enforcement. The primary function of any police service is to provide a sense of safety to all through...
Ontario
Thunder Bay Police Service withdraws misconduct charges against 3 officers | CBC News
The Thunder Bay Police Service has withdrawn misconduct charges under the Police Service Act against three of its officers saying the matter has been resolved.
London police up patrols as Israel-Hamas war leaves communities fearful of hate crimes | CBC News
The London Police Service says it is aware of potential calls for unrest due to the war between Israel and Hamas and said it is working with other law enforcement agencies to keep the community safe.
'Intimate partner violence' declared an epidemic by police board - North Bay News
'Organizations like Victims Services and Amelia Rising do a tremendous job supporting victims of intimate partner violence, but they require support. I hope this declaration will spur action here in North Bay, across Ontario and Canada'
‘We feel unsafe in our community,’ 2SLGBTQIA+ members tell police board - TBNewsWatch.com
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Quebec
Lac Simon invokes curfew for young people to stem violence, crime
Leaders in Lac Simon First Nation in Quebec say a violent assault in September is forcing the community to implement a curfew.
Montreal Jewish institutions scale back activities, beef up security | CBC News
The health authority that oversees Montreal's Jewish General Hospital issued a message to staff, encouraging them to cancel non-essential appointments on Friday. The extra precautions stem from tensions related to Israel's war with Hamas and a call to action from that group's former leader.
'There's a lot of fear' in local communities, says Montreal police chief as Israel-Hamas conflict worsens | CBC.ca
SPVM chief Fady Dagher spoke to CBC Montreal's Debra Arbec about the police response as emotions are tense amid the conflict in Israel and Gaza.
Nova Scotia
Halifax regional council endorses homelessness strategy | CBC News
Victoria Park and Grand Parade are among six new designated encampment sites, despite some concerns around how Remembrance Day and tree lighting ceremonies will carry on.
New Brunswick
Fredericton considers replacing RCMP with own police force in annexed parts of city | CBC News
Fredericton councillors are moving forward with a plan to replace the RCMP with its own police force in parts of the city that were annexed this year as part of provincewide local government reforms.
Fredericton's use of private security guards downtown worked, says city staffer | CBC News
City staffer Brad Cameron is recommending councillors fund community safety services project again next year, citing fewer calls for some types of crime.
Newfoundland and Labrador
He was detained by police after sending a tweet. 8 years later, he's fighting for a public hearing | CBC News
A man who was illegally detained by the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and housed for six days at a psychiatric unit against his will in 2015 is determined to bring his case to a public hearing.
National
Hate incidents across Canada prompt schools, places of worship to tighten security - The Globe and Mail
Politicians across the country stressed that hate and violence will not be tolerated at demonstrations
Liberals’ bail-reform bill sparks concerns about need for more legal aid funding
October 16, 2023 - Criminal lawyers, legal aid groups and some senators say they worry about straining legal aid services and provincial court systems...
Israel-Hamas war: Public safety concerns mount in Canada | CTV News
Public safety ministers and law enforcement officials say they're taking public safety seriously amid a growing sense of unrest in Canada related to the Israel-Hamas war.
'No place' for championing violence: Canada's justice and public safety ministers
The RCMP says it's aware of social media posts threatening the Jewish community in Canada, calling it a time for "increased vigilance," while public safety and justice ministers from across the country said no one should be pushing for violence or supporting terrorism.
RCMP aware of online threats to Canada's Jewish community, calls for 'increased vigilance' | CBC News
The RCMP says it's aware of threats on social media directed at Canada’s Jewish community and is calling on the public to be on high alert.
International
Police Board head tells Chicago council that ruling would prevent reform - Chicago Sun-Times
The ruling would allow Chicago police officers accused of the most serious wrongdoing to bypass the board and take their cases to an arbitrator behind closed doors.