4 h. ago North York hairdresser accused of sexually assaulting youth customers

A 60-year-old North York hairdresser has been charged with sexual assault involving male youth customers. In a news release issued on Tuesday night, Toronto Police said the accused owns a salon called “Miss Agot” in the Bathurst St.-Wilson Ave. area. Police said that on March 7, a male youth attended the salon for a haircut […]

Economics

13 h. ago Trapped scientists at Antarctic base accuse team member of attacks: ‘DEEPLY DISTURBING’

The team member was also accused of sexually assaulting another researcher

Events

16 h. ago Suspect arrested after sexual assault in London business: Police

London police have arrested a suspect in an alleged sexual assault at a business.

Events

26 h. ago TTC to close huge stretch of subway spanning over 10 km for this entire weekend

A massive stretch of the TTC's busiest transit line will be out of service for this entire weekend.The transit agency has announced that subway service on Line 1 between Finch and St. Clair stations will be halted for the entire weekend of March 22-23, 2025.The affected portion of subway line spanning approximately 10.5 kilometres will be served by shuttle buses during the two-day outage.Finch, Sheppard-Yonge, York Mills, Eglinton, Davisville and St. Clair stations will remain open for passengers to purchase fares and connect with surface routes, though North York Centre and Lawrence stations will remain closed throughout the weekend.Regular subway service will resume on Monday, March 24 in tme for the start of the morning rush at approximately 6 a.m.The coming disruption, which the TTC has attributed to track work, marks just one of the 38 planned full-weekend closures that will affect portions of the subway in 2025 as the transit agency struggles to keep up with its repair backlog...

Other

28 h. ago Police seek suspect in sexual assault at north London business

London police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect in a sexual assault at a north London business earlier this month. A woman inside a business in the area of Fanshawe Park and Wonderland roads was approached by a man she didn’t know and touched in a sexual manner at about 8:30 p.m. […]

Events

30 h. ago Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton gets $100K in donations after funding issues force intakes pause

It goes a long way to demonstrating to us that yes, there are tons of people in our community who support the work that we're doing," the CEO of SACE, told Global News on Monday.

Economics

32 h. ago Alberta claims cut to Edmonton sexual assault centre was a 'one

Children and Family Services Minister Searle Turton said at a news conference on Monday that operational funding for sexual assault centres has increased.

Events

3 d. ago Former Edmonton police employee charged with luring, sexually assaulting teenage boy

A former civilian employee of the Edmonton Police Service is facing several charges of sex crimes against a minor after allegedly luring a 14-year-old boy through a social media app. In a news release Friday, Edmonton police said the case stems back to summer 2024 when officers received an allegation that a minor had been […]

Events

4 d. ago Former Edmonton police staffer charged with child sex assault, porn offences

The EPS child protection section determined a suspect had sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy after meeting him through Snapchat.

Events

5 d. ago Man, 30, and three teen boys arrested in Toronto retail robbery spree

A 30-year-old man and three teenage boys face numerous charges stemming from a recent retail robbery spree in the city. Toronto Police say officers responded to three different robbery calls between March 1 and March 12 in the Yonge St. and Steeles Ave. E. area in North York, Kipling Ave. and The Queensway area in […]

Events

5 d. ago Opinion: Sexual assault survivors bear the brunt of Alberta budget cuts

On Monday, my team and I faced the heartbreaking decision to pause intakes to many of our clinical services, including counselling for children, youth, and adults. This was not a decision made lightly but one forced upon us after learning that we will have a significant funding shortfall in the next fiscal year. Since making […]

Events

6 d. ago In Calgary courts: Alberta appeal court upholds conviction of sex trade worker who helped torture and sexually assault bad client

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from March 10-14, 2025

Society

6 d. ago Police warn of Calgary man victimizing women using dating apps

Calgary police are warning the public of a man who sexually assaults women after gaining their trust on online dating apps with a false identity. The man uses several aliases, most notably Alex, which he deployed in February 2024 to meet a Calgary woman. Police say he sexually assaulted her at her home after engaging […]

Events

6 d. ago Opinion: Loss of sexual assault centre funding puts lives at risk

The year 2015 was the worst time of my life. In April of that year, my fiancé and I split up and I lost my house, my financial stability and my car. Trying to move on and desperate to keep my dog, I rented a home I couldn’t afford and went into debt. Then in […]

Events

7 d. ago Calgary massage therapist charged with sexual assault of client

Police say the client went in January to Parkview Massage and Wellness in south Calgary and it's alleged they were touched sexually without consent during an appointment.

Events

7 d. ago Massage therapist charged with sexual assault after client reports non

Incident took place in January and was reported in February, police say

Events

7 d. ago Edmonton sex assault centre pauses new clients, blames province for cutting funds

The Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton has stopped taking new clients and blames the province for cutting funds. The centre offers counselling and other supports to those dealing with sexual assault, but says it is now scrambling to find other avenues of help for the 20 or so new clients who come through its doors […]

Events

7 d. ago Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton says funding cuts forcing pause on intakes for some services

The organization said people who are current clients, who are on the waitlist for services, or who have an intake booked, will continue to be able to access services as scheduled.

Events

8 d. ago Denver man who targeted women waiting for rides jailed 290 years

He posed as the driver of the vehicles they had requested in order to kidnap and sexually assault them

Other

8 d. ago Former Alberta boys school headmaster who molested student granted full parole, lands consulting job

In addition to the standard reporting and supervision conditions, Sheppard has been barred from holding any positions of trust or authority, or having unsupervised contact with boys under 18

Society