British Columbia
RCMP rejects majority of complaints it's reviewed against B.C. unit that polices resource protests | CBC News
The RCMP has rejected 86 per cent of the allegations it’s reviewed so far against a controversial unit created to police resource protests in the Fairy Creek watershed in British Columbia, an analysis by CBC’s The Fifth Estate has found.
Criminal probe of ‘disgusting’ B.C. police training course wraps | Globalnews.ca
An investigation into disturbing allegations about an undercover police training program in Metro Vancouver has wrapped up, but it's unclear when the public will learn the results.
Western Canada: B.C.’s drug policies are back in the spotlight - The Globe and Mail
Several moves over the past month indicate there are limits to the province’s willingness to explore novel solutions to the toxic drug crisis.
Vancouver police search for high-risk sex offender Randall Hopley, wanted Canada-wide | CBC News
The 58-year-old who served six years in prison for abducting a young boy from his home in Sparwood in 2011 failed to return to his halfway house Saturday, according to Vancouver police. Officials believe he still poses a risk, and are asking anyone with information to call 911 immediately.
Victoria police board pursuing almost 10 per cent budget increase in 2024 - Greater Victoria News
Proposed $4.6 million hike could rise by another $2 million if province backs police appeal
Alberta
City Administration’s recommended investments address housing crisis, improve transit and public safety
On Nov. 25 of last year, Council approved the 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets, directing City Administration to continue the work of improving our communities and enhancing the lives of Calgarians. Now, one year into the four-year cycle, the annual plan and budget adjustments present an opportunity for Council to make changes based on todayâ...
Saskatchewan
Wanted violent offenders will lose provincial benefits as new Sask. unit begins work | CBC News
The warrant intelligence team, the genesis of which mainly stemmed from the 2022 mass stabbing, will work with government ministries and Crown corporations to find "prolific violent offenders" with outstanding arrest warrants and, if appropriate, suspend services such as income support or social housing.
How northern Sask. communities plagued by high crime rates are trying to stifle the violence | CBC News
Northern Saskatchewan communities are plagued by high crime rates. Some are searching for ways to combat the violence.
Regina Police Service announces Farooq Hassan Sheikh as new chief | CBC News
The Regina Police Service says Farooq Hassan Sheikh will be taking over the role of police chief on Dec. 1. He is coming from the Alberta Sheriffs Service, where he has served as chief since 2021.
Regina Public Library anticipating $340,000 in additional security costs in 2024 as violent incidents rise | CBC News
The Regina Public Library (RPL) is anticipating $340,000 in additional security costs next year after a report said violent incidents have become more common at branches around the city. It is looking to increase library taxes to help pay for the costs.
Manitoba
'Where was his help?' Loved ones of man who died in police custody on Sherbrook Street call for answers | CBC News
The loved ones of a man who died in Winnipeg police custody last month want to know where his help was the night he died.
Rise in crime impacting small businesses: CFIB | CTV News
A new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) suggests small businesses in Manitoba are seeing an increase in criminal activity.
Ontario
Greater Sudbury Police Services Board greenlights proposed 14.3 % budget increase over two years | CBC News
Greater Sudbury Police Service says it needs more money to account for inflation, hire more staff and manage increases in violent crimes and opioid deaths.
Judge orders police documents to be unredacted, shared at convoy trial | CBC News
The judge overseeing the criminal trial of two people charged with organizing what became known as the Freedom Convoy is unredacting internal police documents to be used in court.
Ottawa 'must act' to overhaul RCMP's federal policing program: NSICOP | CTV News
A national security watchdog says Ottawa must drive major changes to the RCMP's federal policing program to ensure Canadians are protected from the most serious threats.
Belleville, Ont., sees 'astronomical' spike in overdose calls | CBC News
Emergency officials in Belleville, Ont., are sounding the alarm about a "crisis" that's seen the number of overdose calls in the community spike with already 90 in the first few days of November.
'Not sustainable' for police to be 1st responders to mental health, addictions crisis: police chief | CBC News
Chief Jason Bellaire said the service continues to face pressures caused by being the lead agency people call to respond to mental health and addictions calls.
Ottawa Police: Force to hire 25 more officers in 2024 | CTV News
The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is planning to hire 25 more new full-time officers, according to a draft budget presented to the Ottawa Police Services Board on Wednesday.
Greater Sudbury Police Services Board greenlights proposed 14.3 % budget increase over two years | CBC News
Greater Sudbury Police Service says it needs more money to account for inflation, hire more staff and manage increases in violent crimes and opioid deaths.
London's police chief explains why it takes 4.5 days to respond to your 911 call | CBC News
London police Chief Thai Truong is looking for annual budget increases that would add $40 million to the current budget, a total of $171 million by 2027.
Sault Police board adopts declaration of intimate partner violence epidemic - Sault Ste. Marie News
Sault Ste. Marie Police Services Board will integrate intimate partner violence declaration made at city council this week into its community safety and well-being plan
Disgraced Guelph police officer won't know fate until at least July - Guelph News
Corey McArthur's second penalty hearing won't take place until July
Media Advisory: Barrie Police Service joins Tree of Hope project to bring awareness to Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women | Barrie Police
Peterborough Police Engaging in 'Prime Prevention Week' for 2023 From Nov. 5 - 11 — PtboCanada
The Peterborough Police Service is participating in Crime Prevention Week 2023, from Nov. 5 to 11 with ‘Awareness. Engagement. Prevention’ as this year’s theme.
Police board greenlights hiring 26 more staff members - Sudbury News
Although some hires will be delayed to help pare the 2024 budget hike down to 8.09% from the 10.66% previously proposed, all 26 staff positions requested in the 2024/25 budget years were approved by the police board on Nov. 1
Ford's cop friend dissuaded Toronto police from staffing stag and doe: emails - Orillia News
Supt. Ron Taverner, a friend of the premier, cautioned Toronto police colleagues against staffing ‘private … fundraiser’
New Brunswick
Fredericton police investigate death of patient in ER waiting room in July 2022 | CBC News
The Fredericton police major crime unit is investigating the death of a patient in the ER waiting room more than a year ago, and a coroner's inquest into his death remains suspended pending the outcome, CBC News has learned.
National
National security is at risk if RCMP's federal policing problems aren't fixed, committee warns | CBC News
The federal government urgently needs to change how the RCMP's federal policing wing functions or risk seeing national security files fall through the cracks, says a special intelligence and security committee.
Reported hate crimes in several Canadian cities higher amid Israel-Hamas war, police say | CBC News
Police say reports of hate crimes are up in several Canadian cities since Oct. 7 when Hamas launched its brutal attack on Israel — including spikes of antisemitism and Islamophobia in Toronto and Montreal.
Former RCMP intelligence boss was acting on information from a foreign agency: defence | CBC News
In a stunning moment in an already extraordinary case, the lawyer for Cameron Ortis — the former high-ranking RCMP intelligence official accused of leaking classified information to police targets — said Thursday his client was acting on secret information sent by a foreign agency.
The Great Canadian Identity Crisis | The Walrus
Zed or Zee? Our democracy could depend on the answer
First Nations police demand fair funding | The Eastern Door
The Kahnawake Peacekeepers run a 24-hour operation, so it might seem strange to find the lights off at the station.
Federal spending dropped four per cent in 2022-23 as public debt charges continue climb - The Hill Times
Finance Canada was the highest-spending department for the second year in a row at $117.8-billion, and ministerial office expenditures rose by $18.2-million in 2022-23.
Canada must regulate AI right, not first | OpenMedia
OpenMedia's testimony to Canada's Parliament on how to regulate our privacy and artificial intelligence effectively.
Police chief accused of spying 'no enemy of Canada': defense
International, MNA | The former head of Canada's federal police intelligence unit, accused of leaking top secret information to targets of investigations
International
Rishi Sunak grills London police chief after pro-Palestine demo gets green light – POLITICO
Solidarity protest will coincide with Armistice Day — but organizers say they will avoid key memorial sites.
