32 h. ago London teacher charged with sexual assault released after second arrest

Jamie Cain, 43, spent two days in custody before being released again.

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35 h. ago Man arrested in Ottawa charged with sexual assault in Renfrew

The initial search for the suspect had prompted a shelter-in-place order from police in the Renfrew area on Aug. 28.

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44 h. ago NHL teams to weigh talent against backlash after five players reinstated, lawyer says

A sports lawyer says NHL teams will weigh talent against potential backlash when deciding whether to sign one of the five players acquitted in the 2018 London, Ont., sexual assault trial. The league announced Thursday that Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Cal Foote, Alex Formenton and Carter Hart — who are all free agents — can […]

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44 h. ago NHL teams to weigh talent against backlash after 5 players reinstated, lawyer says

A sports lawyer says NHL teams will weigh talent against potential backlash when deciding whether to sign one of the five players acquitted in the Ontario sexual assault trial.

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58 h. ago Players acquitted in Hockey Canada sex assault trial can return to NHL on Dec. 1

NEW YORK — The five players acquitted in the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial can return to the NHL when their suspensions end on Dec. 1, the NHL announced Thursday. The players, who are all unrestricted free agents, can sign with a team on Oct. 15 as they wait for full reinstatement. Michael McLeod, Dillon […]

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60 h. ago New sex assault allegation detailed against former VPD cop Keiron McConnell

A new review has been ordered into a closed-door hearing that took place in May 2025 over a sex assault allegation against disgraced cop Keiron McConnell.

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61 h. ago Former Uber driver charged with sexually assaulting passenger in Edmonton

Police said the sexual assault happened around 2 a.m. on June 30, 2024, when a woman ordered an Uber in downtown Edmonton.

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4 d. ago Bill Daly: NHL expects decision on Hockey Canada five ’in the relatively near future’

LAS VEGAS — NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says he expects a decision soon on the status of five former Hockey Canada players acquitted at trial in a high-profile sexual assault case. Michael McLeod, Carter Hart, Alex Formenton, Dillon Dube and Callan Foote were acquitted July 24 in London, Ont. McLeod was also acquitted of […]

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4 d. ago London teacher charged with sexual assault arrested for breaching release order

He was spotted at a south-end community centre while not in the direct and continuous presence of his surety, police said.

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4 d. ago Teacher charged with sexual assault arrested for breaching release order

He was spotted at a south-end community centre while not in the direct and continuous presence of his surety, police said.

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4 d. ago NHL will make decision on world junior player eligibility in ‘near future’: Daly

NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly says he expects a decision soon on the status of five former Hockey Canada players acquitted at trial in a high-profile sexual assault case.

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4 d. ago Mayor of Barrie, Ontario, declares state of emergency over homeless encampments

The announcement comes after a lengthy police investigation at the site of an encampment led to a man being arrested last month for the murder and dismemberment of two victims

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5 d. ago London organizations unite to revive Take Back The Night march

Take Back The Night is believed to be the oldest worldwide movement to end sexual assault, rape, abuse, harassment and human trafficking.

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5 d. ago Appeals court upholds E. Jean Carroll’s $83.3M defamation judgment against Trump

NEW YORK (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a civil jury’s finding that President Donald Trump must pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll for his repeated social media attacks against the longtime advice columnist after she accused him of sexual assault. In a ruling issued Monday, the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of […]

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7 d. ago Former Senator Alex Formenton back in pro hockey, signing with Swiss club

The ex-NHL player and four others from the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey championship team were acquitted of sexual assault by a judge after a trial in London, Ont.

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8 d. ago Crown seeks 9 years for Cold Lake tattoo artist who sexually assaulted 11 clients

An Alberta judge is being asked to decide whether a tattoo artist who sexually assaulted nearly a dozen women should spend almost a decade in prison — or no time behind bars at all. Court of King’s Bench Justice James Neilson heard sentencing arguments in St. Paul Friday in the case of Dale Amos, who […]

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8 d. ago CRIME SCENE: Pickering man accused of sexually assaulting date met through app

A 26-year-old Pickering man has been charged with sexual assault after meeting someone through a dating app. And York Regional Police suspect there are more alleged victims. Police said Friday that their investigation began on July 19 when a complainant came forward to report a sexual assault that occurred in August 2024. The complainant told […]

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8 d. ago Elementary school teacher in London, Ont., charged in alleged sex assault of student: police

A London, Ont., elementary school teacher is facing sexual assault charges after police allege he groomed and assaulted a student.

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9 d. ago Calgary police charge man with sexual assault, child pornography offences

'Both victims are receiving support from Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre,' police said in a release

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9 d. ago ‘Impossible to fathom’: Ontario mayor addresses community over sexual assault of toddler

'On behalf of the City of Welland, I want to express our deepest sorrow and support for the child and family affected by this incident,' wrote Mayor Frank Campion.

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