Shelters for women and children in Canada say they are in a crisis, with not enough beds to keep up with demand for their service. […]
Tag: domestic violence
Woman seriously injured in St. Catharines stabbing, man wanted
A midnight stabbing in St. Catharines believe to be isolated but targeted sent a woman to an out-of-region hospital with a serious injury. Niagara police were […]
‘Mom was already on fire’: Chilling 911 call played during murder trial of Ontario man
The 911 call is chilling. It’s the voice of a teenage girl telling an ambulance dispatcher that her mom, Henrietta Viski, is on fire and […]
Domestic violence victim in Ontario saving 5 people through organ donation
A London, Ont., teenager who died following a stabbing last week has saved lives by donating her organs, her family says. On Sunday, the parents […]
Ontario man, 18, shot dead by police after teen stabbed in ‘domestic violence’ case: watchdog
Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating after an 18-year-old man was fatally shot by police in London, Ont., who were responding to what the Special Investigations […]
Guilty plea: Ex-boyfriend admits to killing Ontario woman after breaking into her home
Warning: This story contains graphic descriptions of physical violence. Reader discretion is advised. Linval Ritchie showed no emotion in a Brampton courtroom Tuesday as the […]
Hamilton cop charged in domestic violence incident
A 38-year-old Hamilton police officer is facing multiple charges in connection with an intimate partner violence incident. Investigators say it happened on Saturday in Stoney […]