Crime & Safety

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Thunder Bay Police say Jaylord Dejon, 30, was charged with three offences after officers responded to a report of sexual assault involving a person under 16. Police said he was released after an initial court appearance and has a future court date.

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Toronto police say Project Matrix has resulted in 44 arrests, 187 charges and the seizure of eight illegal firearms. The investigation targeted alleged firearms offences, drug trafficking and related criminal activity within the service’s 55 Division.

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York Regional Police are seeking witnesses after an SUV and a dump truck collided at a Vaughan intersection. Three SUV occupants suffered serious injuries, including one passenger in life-threatening condition, prompting an appeal for dashcam footage.

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Police in Nova Scotia charged a 54-year-old Wilmot man with multiple firearms offences after a search warrant led to the seizure of three firearms, prohibited magazines, ammunition-making equipment and approximately 10,000 rounds of ammunition. The investigation remains ongoing.

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Police in Milton arrested a 57-year-old resident after 20 families reported missing memorial items from gravesites at Milton Evergreen Cemetery. Officers recovered suspected stolen keepsakes during a search, and police say further charges may follow as investigators identify additional victims.

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A St. Catharines cheerleading coach has been charged with six offences after an investigation into alleged historical sexual assaults involving two women. Niagara Regional Police say the allegations date from 2009 to 2012, when the accused was allegedly coaching both women. Detectives believe there may be additional victims and are seeking information from the public.

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Key Takeaways Peel Regional Police are investigating a fatal stabbing reported on October 25 near Tomken Road and Kamato Road in Mississauga. A 35 year old Brampton man turned himself in on October 26 and was charged with second degree murder. Police are asking anyone with information about the homicide to contact the Homicide and.

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Canada's financial intelligence agency, FINTRAC, issued more than $247 million in penalties during 2025–26, its highest annual total. The agency also generated 7,214 intelligence disclosure packages, supporting investigations into suspected money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes.

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Regina police say a man was struck in the back of the head with a weapon near 11th Avenue and Hamilton Street. Officers arrested a suspect nearby minutes later and say they found an airsoft gun, machete and baton during a search. Jared Charles faces weapon-related charges that have not been proven in court.

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Winnipeg police say a five-week series of commercial break-ins and vehicle thefts led to 30 charges against a 35-year-old man. Investigators linked incidents involving dealerships, autobody shops, a gas station and a parking lot to eight stolen vehicles. Police say a recovered vehicle and keys connected to a previously reported theft helped identify and arrest the suspect.

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A Sunday evening house fire in Barrie’s north end left one person dead and another critically injured after he re-entered the home to help someone believed to be in the basement. Three people escaped uninjured when smoke alarms sounded. Police and the Ontario Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the cause of the fire.

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Waterloo Regional Police arrested a 19-year-old Waterloo female after an alleged attempted robbery and vehicle theft in Breslau. Police say two suspects arranged to meet a 35-year-old man, and one displayed an edged weapon inside his vehicle. A knife was seized, while a second suspect remains outstanding and police are seeking video footage.

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Hamilton police and firefighters responded after vehicles and a residence caught fire on Hamilton Mountain late Sunday, October 25, 2026. A 30-year-old Hamilton man was arrested and faces arson-related charges. Investigators are working with the Office of the Fire Marshal to determine the fire’s origin and cause, while East 16th Street remains closed for the investigation.

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Toronto Police are seeking public help locating Richard Hoskin, who remains wanted in an alleged Toronto retail theft investigation involving combined losses of $35,606.80. Charles Clarke was arrested and charged with 25 theft counts and five probation-related counts. Hoskin faces alleged theft, disguise and release-order offences. None of the charges has been proven in court.

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Toronto police are searching for three children allegedly taken by their mother during a semi-supervised visit in Scarborough. Investigators identified the owner of the SUV she is believed to be driving as a person of interest. Police say no Amber Alert has been issued and ask anyone with information to contact investigators.

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Key Takeaways Peel police say four firearms and a large quantity of drugs were seized during a search in Mississauga. Police estimated the seized drugs' street value at $70,000 and reported recovering $7,885 in Canadian currency. A 40 year old Mississauga resident faces multiple charges. The allegations have not been proven in court. Police Investigation.

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Edmonton police are asking witnesses to come forward after an autopsy confirmed that 31-year-old Jodie Thomas died as a result of homicide. Investigators are seeking information and dashcam or doorbell-camera footage from the area as they examine the circumstances of her death.

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Toronto Police say three people, including two 17-year-olds, were arrested in an investigation into alleged online marketplace robberies targeting expensive items. The case involves a luxury watch, a laptop and a Pokémon card collection valued at about $80,000. Police seized a loaded handgun and urged sellers to use public, trusted meeting locations.

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Peel Regional Police has suspended its participation in Crime Stoppers after a cybersecurity incident affected a third-party platform used by organizations across Canada and the U.S. The service is seeking information from vendor Navigate360 as it assesses potential risks and awaits security assurances.

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A Vancouver employee reportedly lost $34,000 after a caller impersonating a bank representative gained access to two bank accounts. Police are warning the public not to disclose banking information to unsolicited callers without independently verifying their identity first.

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Toronto police arrested a 24-year-old man after a traffic stop near Weston Road and Humber Boulevard reportedly uncovered a loaded handgun, ammunition, drugs and cash. The accused faces multiple firearm, drug-related and traffic charges, according to police.

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Key Takeaways Calgary police responded to a stabbing on Falwood Way N.E. at approximately 3:25 a.m. on October 19, 2026. The victim was initially hospitalized in life threatening condition and was later reported to be stable. A 21 year old Calgary resident was charged with aggravated assault and remained in custody, according to the official.

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Vancouver police arrested two men following an early-morning mallet attack downtown. A 35-year-old man suffered several injuries, while CCTV footage helped officers identify suspects. Robbery charges have been forwarded to Crown counsel as the investigation proceeds.

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Calgary police have released findings from a review of the search for 11-year-old Parker Wells, identifying improvements in resource planning, information management, technology and coordination. The review aims to strengthen responses to future missing-person investigations and prolonged emergencies.

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Peel Regional Police say officers investigating an alleged Cannabis Control Act violation near Martiz Drive and Derry Road West seized a loaded 9mm Glock, suspected drugs and $1,260 cash. Two people, including a 17-year-old, were charged with firearm and drug-trafficking offences. The allegations have not been proven in court.

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Toronto police allege two men shot a man in his 50s after knocking on the door of his St. James Town home shortly after midnight. The victim suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Police say both suspects were arrested after a pursuit, and two loaded firearms were recovered. Both face multiple firearms and assault-related charges.

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Vancouver police are investigating a stabbing at a Granville Street bar that injured four people early October 17. Investigators believe the incident may be connected to the Lower Mainland gang conflict and are asking witnesses to share information or video footage. Police say the injuries were serious but not life-threatening.

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Peel Regional Police arrested 10 people and laid 128 charges after investigating 21 violent vehicle theft incidents across the Greater Toronto Area. Project High Guard recovered 15 stolen vehicles worth about $1.4 million and seized four illegal firearms. Police say vehicle thefts in Peel have fallen more than 50% from their 2023 peak.

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Canada Border Services Agency officers at Windsor’s Ambassador Bridge reported finding 127 kilograms of suspected cocaine in a commercial truck during a secondary examination. Two Mississauga men were arrested and charged after the RCMP took over the investigation. The case is before the Ontario Court of Justice, and the charges have not been proven in court.

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Police say a 65-year-old man was arrested after another person in a Cape Wolfe home intervened in an alleged assault on a man in his 80s. The accused was remanded in custody and was scheduled to appear in Summerside Provincial Court on October 16.

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Chilliwack RCMP recorded 843 calls for service during the week of October 5 to 11, including 123 property crimes and 65 crimes against persons. The weekly update also described stolen-vehicle recoveries, a reported restaurant robbery and assault investigations affected by limited victim cooperation.

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Key Takeaways The governments announced a combined $163.5 million investment on October 16, 2026. Nearly $121 million over four years is allocated to the Manitoba First Nations Police Service, including a training academy and expansion into Fisher River Cree Nation and Gambler First Nation. A separate $42.5 million will expand the First Nations Safety Officer.

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A 24-year-old Toronto man has been charged after police allege he entered a high school posing as a Grade 12 student and sexually assaulted two students. Toronto Police say the incident occurred near Danforth Avenue and Birchmount Road. Investigators believe there may be additional victims, while the allegations remain unproven in court.

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A 33-year-old woman faces arson, breaking-and-entering and alleged court-order breach charges after an October 11 fire near St. Anthony's wharf in Newfoundland and Labrador. RCMP say the blaze affected several structures, caused no injuries and remains under investigation. Police are seeking surveillance or dash-camera footage from the area on Sunday night.

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Toronto police have charged a 44-year-old man after an alleged assault involving a parking enforcement officer near Yonge Street and Roxborough Street West. The investigation concerns an incident reported while the officer was carrying out official duties.

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Toronto police are seeking a suspect after an alleged assault during a demonstration near Yonge Street and Grosvenor Street left a person with facial and leg injuries. Investigators have released images and are asking the public for information.

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A Brampton man has surrendered to Peel Regional Police and faces attempted murder and aggravated assault charges after a stabbing left a victim seriously injured. Police say the investigation remains ongoing and are asking anyone with information to come forward.

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A Winnipeg man faces multiple charges following an international child exploitation investigation involving alleged offences spanning several years. Police say the inquiry involved Canadian law enforcement and information from United States investigators, highlighting the importance of cross-border cooperation.

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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled Redpath Medium Sugar in Ontario and Quebec because it may contain metal fragments. The Class 2 recall applies to 20-kilogram commercial bags, primarily used by restaurants, hotels and institutions. Businesses should check inventory and stop using, selling or serving the affected product, while consumers should note that not all Redpath sugar is included.

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Vancouver police are searching for a suspect after a 57-year-old man had his pant leg set on fire in an unprovoked attack near Beach Avenue and Davie Street early Wednesday morning, police say, while investigators seek witnesses and dashcam footage.

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Ottawa Police have arrested and charged a 45-year-old former delivery driver after an investigation into two incidents involving a young girl, with police alleging he attended her residence and left packages described as “Secret Admirer” gifts.

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The Canadian Coast Guard has begun a three-day emergency response exercise in Kingston, bringing multiple organizations together to test marine coordination while residents may see vessels, aircraft and drones operating nearby without any actual emergency or danger to local residents.

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Toronto Police have arrested two people in a homicide investigation involving Marcus Charles, while a third suspect remains wanted on a Canada-wide warrant as investigators continue seeking information about the September vehicle fire that led to the 32-year-old victim’s death.

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Waterloo Regional Police and Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation have reached a first-of-its-kind agreement to deploy stationary licence plate recognition cameras on provincial highways in Waterloo Region. The initiative, focused in part on Highway 401, may offer an early indication of how Ontario could use automated licence plate recognition technology more broadly while raising privacy questions for drivers.

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A Canadian-registered Gulfstream G100 air ambulance carrying six people, including four Canadians, disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston. The U.S. Coast Guard launched a major air-and-sea search off Nantucket after the crew declared an emergency and reported communication difficulties. Officials have not confirmed a crash site or determined what caused the aircraft to go missing.

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B.C. RCMP have charged five men following an extensive extortion investigation involving alleged shootings, arson, firearms and drug trafficking in Surrey and Langley, with arrests made in Surrey and at Toronto Pearson International Airport as investigators continue examining the case.

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Ottawa police say officers recovered a loaded handgun during a south-end traffic stop after an adult male and a youth tried to flee. Two other adults were arrested, and a woman was released without charges. The Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating.

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A Brampton traffic-stop investigation has led Peel Regional Police to allege that three illegal firearms and ammunition were seized. Police say Navjot Singh, 29, of Innisfail, Alberta, now faces 14 charges after investigators allegedly found two additional firearms at a residence days after the initial stop. The allegations have not been proven in court.

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Key Takeaways Peel Police launched Project Circuit Breaker after receiving a complaint from the Electrical Safety Authority. Police identified 12 victims across Peel, Halton and York and allege customers were promised government rebates that did not exist. A 39 year old Brampton man faces five charges and investigators believe additional victims may still come forward.

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London Police Service has charged Constable Brandon Mihalides following an investigation into OC spray used during an April arrest. The Major Crime Section reviewed concerns about the circumstances surrounding the force and the officer has been reassigned to administrative duties pending court proceedings.

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Two people were rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after separate stabbings minutes apart in downtown Ottawa. Police say the attacks appear to have been random, and a 42-year-old Ottawa man faces attempted-murder and other charges.

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Toronto Police are seeking three suspects after an alleged home invasion near Finch Avenue East and Warden Avenue. Police say the suspects forced entry into an apartment, ransacked the residence and fled with several luxury items before leaving the area.

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Two police officers were injured after a Tesla allegedly reversed into them during an investigation in Oshawa. Durham police say a 23-year-old Ajax man is now wanted in connection with the incident.

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Sarnia Police say a drug-trafficking investigation resulted in the seizure of about five kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and cocaine, hydromorphone and oxycodone pills, and more than $151,000 in Canadian cash. A 42-year-old Sarnia man faces multiple drug-trafficking and proceeds-of-crime charges. Police estimate the controlled substances had a street value exceeding $300,000.

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Two masked gunmen opened fire on an occupied vehicle at Vancouver’s Spanish Banks. Police arrested one suspect, while a second remained outstanding as investigators searched for the vehicle’s occupants.

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A 46-year-old Toronto man has been charged with second-degree murder after a man in his 50s was fatally stabbed during an alleged altercation near Steeles Avenue West and Hilda Avenue. Police say it is Toronto’s 29th homicide of 2026.

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Mission RCMP say CCTV confirmed that a four-year-old took his parents’ Cadillac Escalade, started it and crashed into two parked vehicles in Mission, British Columbia. No injuries were reported. Police also described a separate incident that day involving a seven-year-old who started a small fire with a blowtorch, prompting a household-safety warning for parents.

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Toronto Police say officers seized fentanyl, crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine and a .22-calibre rifle during a drug-trafficking investigation that led to the arrests of two Toronto men.

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Canada’s privacy commissioner is investigating IDScan.net after an unauthorized party reportedly accessed its database containing digital scans of driver’s licences and other government-issued identification. Reports of data tied to more than 150 million licences in Canada and the United States have raised concerns, though officials have not disclosed how many Canadians may be affected.

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Toronto police are investigating after two separate burned vehicles were discovered in Toronto, with a body found inside each vehicle. One incident occurred near Steeles Avenue East and Reesor Road, while another was reported near the James Gardens area. Police have notified the homicide unit as investigators work to establish what happened and determine whether the two incidents are connected.

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Quebec City tops Numbeo’s 2026 Safety Index as Canada’s safest city, followed by Oakville and Burlington. Ontario places five communities in the national top 10. The index reflects residents’ perceptions of crime and personal safety rather than official police-reported crime totals, with several Canadian cities ranking highly across North America.

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Belleville shooting outside a synagogue, emphasizing that a police officer was critically injured and the SIU is investigating. The selected TwikUp headline is: “Gunfire Outside Belleville Synagogue Leaves Police Officer Critically Injured — SIU Investigating.”

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A Scarborough parking-lot request for directions allegedly turned into a distraction robbery after a woman placed a fake gold chain around a victim’s neck and allegedly took the victim’s real chain. Toronto Police have identified Andreea Ispas, 23, as a suspect, while a male suspect remains unidentified.

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Vancouver Police recorded 104 incidents involving youth and bear spray between January 1 and August 15, 2026, up from 83 during the same period in 2025. Police inspections found retail-rule violations as the city tries to limit underage access while preserving legitimate use of bear spray for people travelling in bear country.

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Intermittent 9-1-1 outages affected parts of Ontario Thursday morning, causing emergency call-routing issues. Police services provided alternate contact numbers for residents unable to reach emergency operators, while authorities worked with service providers to restore normal 9-1-1 operations.

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A hike near Conflict Lake in British Columbia’s Callaghan Conservancy turned into a helicopter rescue after a woman was attacked by a bear. Conservation officers, RCMP and search-and-rescue teams responded, while officials closed surrounding trails. The woman’s injuries were reported as non-life-threatening, and authorities urged visitors to check current BC Parks advisories before entering the backcountry.

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A 16-year-old girl was pronounced dead after officers responded to reports of a shooting near 139 Avenue and 32 Street on Sunday morning. Police are treating the death as suspicious and are asking anyone with information to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.

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Edmonton police say they received 21 reports over the past two months of seniors being targeted in grandparent scams, in which callers often impersonate police officers. The callers claim a child or grandchild has been arrested and needs immediate bail money. They may demand cash, credit cards, gift cards, cryptocurrency, gold or jewellery, the Edmonton.

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Toronto Police say a specialized retail crime unit in North Etobicoke has made 546 arrests and laid 4,033 charges during nearly two years of enforcement. Investigations have linked more than $1.6 million in stolen merchandise to suspected organized retail crime. Police say the continuing initiative uses centralized reporting and retailer partnerships to identify offenders and connect related incidents across stores.

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New Westminster will receive up to $1.04 million in federal funding for locally designed gun and gang violence prevention. The investment will support programs aimed at children, youth and young adults who may be vulnerable to gang involvement, with a focus on early intervention, stronger community connections and safer pathways before violence occurs. for local families.

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Thousands of newcomers lose money every year to fake immigration consultants, visa agents, and fraudulent job offers. Learn how these scams work, the warning signs to watch for, how to verify an authorized immigration representative, and the official steps to protect yourself using guidance from the Government of Canada.

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Government impersonation scams are among the fastest-growing frauds in Canada. Learn how scammers pretend to be CRA agents, CBSA officers, police, and immigration officials, the red flags to watch for, and how to protect yourself from costly fraud.

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Canadians lost over $704 million to fraud in 2025. Learn the biggest scams, warning signs, AI fraud tactics, and how to protect yourself in this complete 2026 guide.

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Crime trends are often more complex than headlines suggest. Here's what Canada's crime statistics reveal about safety, violent crime, and regional differences.

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Safety remains a key factor for families, immigrants, and homebuyers. Here's how Canada's major cities compare based on crime rates and quality of life.

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Crime trends are moving in different directions across North America. Economic pressures, technology, demographics, and community programs are reshaping public safety outcomes.

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Many Canadians do not realize they can refuse questions during police encounters. Knowing when you must identify yourself and when you can stay silent can protect your legal rights.

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Tens of thousands gathered in Toronto for the annual Walk With Israel as heavy security, counter-protests, and six arrests underscored tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict.

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A Toronto plastic surgeon has been ordered to pay $22.5 million after a judge found he secretly filmed patients without consent inside his cosmetic surgery clinic.

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A loud explosion heard across Toronto was part of a controlled film shoot at Downsview Park. Police confirmed no public safety risk despite widespread concern.