VIOLENCE
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Toronto city councillors demand answers on new police deployment on transit amid rise in violence
A group of city councillors is demanding answers from Toronto Mayor John Tory over his plan to deploy 80 Toronto police…
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Teen girls charged with murder in Toronto ‘swarming’ death were after liquor bottle, witness says
An alleged “swarming” attack in Toronto started when the eight teen girls charged in the slaying tried to take a liquor…
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“Como se prepara o futuro da sociedade num cenário de violência?” – Child and Youth Worker
Uma escola tem a missão de criar as bases do futuro da sociedade. No entanto, o sucesso dessa missão…
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“Creating safer schools goes beyond the work of a single school board” – Ryan Bird, TDSB
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada.…
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Between violence and vandalism, the parties are experiencing a very ugly campaign
The three main parties say they've experienced ugly incidents on the campaign trail, ranging from vandalism to assault. Some party…
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Ottawa promises ‘transformative change’ to address violence directed at Indigenous women and girls
Two years after the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) released its landmark report, the…
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Trudeau calls for ceasefire as violence between Israel and militants escalates
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is calling for a ceasefire between Israel and militants in the Gaza Strip today and is…
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For years, Canada’s Divorce Act didn’t mention family violence. That changes today
Family lawyers and advocates for women and children are watching closely today as the first major changes in more than 20…
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Trudeau says Canadians ‘deeply disturbed’ by violence in Washington D.C.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today that Canadians are "deeply disturbed and saddened" by the violent actions of Trump supporters in Washington D.C.…
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Woman Abuse Prevention Month
Violence against women is not a woman’s issue, it is a human rights issue and devastating threat to gender equality. …
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Equip all officers with body-worn cameras, would cost about $5 million per year
Toronto city council has passed a motion seeking reform of the city’s police department, but rejected a cut to the…
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Artist Kent Monkman’s painting of partially nude Trudeau with laughing women creates uproar online
Renowned Cree artist Kent Monkman has come under fire for his new painting that shows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau partially nude, on all…
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They are killing us, and you are watching
Violence against women doesn’t have a defined face, a mark. In all ethnic groups and social classes, there are victims…
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City’s health board poised to ask province for ban on guns and ammunition
Toronto’s board of health is set to vote next week on whether or not to formally ask the provincial government for a ban…
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Treating violence like a disease: Could the Glasgow model work here?
In the early 2000s, the Scottish city of Glasgow was in the grips of an epidemic. With a population of…
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New study shows spike in violent incidents in Ontario’s elementary schools
A study from the University of Ottawa suggests there has been a sharp increase in the level of violence teachers…
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Bead art commemorating missing and murdered Indigenous women makes Canadian debut in Toronto
An art installation meant to bring visibility to murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls and LGBTQ community members is making…
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GTA leads Canada in organized crime homicides, Statscan reveals in new gangland data
A clearer picture of the nation’s criminal underworld emerged this week, as Statistics Canada released detailed data on organized crime for…
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After a string of shootings over Canada Day weekend, police chief says more arrests ‘is not the solution’
In the wake of a string of homicides and shootings in Toronto, police Chief Mark Saunders says making more arrests…
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Teachers turn to protective gear as violence escalates
Growing up, all she wanted was to become a teacher. She realized her dream, and at first she loved the job.…
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Breaking point: assaulted, threatened and abused in Ontario’s long-term care homes
Ontario’s long-term care facilities can be dangerous places to work, according to a new study, with workers reporting physical and…
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The Link Between Domestic Violence and Drug Abuse…
Can drug and alcohol use cause people to become violent? We have all at one time or another have known…
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