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Rockwood senior loses $5,000 to grandparent scam

A Rockwood resident falls victim to the cruel 'grandparent scam,' losing thousands to fraudsters pretending to be a family member in legal trouble. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing threat.

Lloydminster man faces child exploitation charges

Saskatchewan RCMP's Internet Child Exploitation unit arrests Lloydminster man on multiple charges related to making and possessing child sexual abuse content following intensive investigation.

Ontario Jail Abuse Scandal Threatens Multiple Cases

A disturbing pattern of inmate abuse at Ontario's Maplehurst Correctional Complex threatens to unravel multiple criminal cases as evidence emerges of systemic mistreatment by correctional officers.

NZ Police Exec Admits Child Abuse Material Charges

A high-ranking former New Zealand police technology director has pleaded guilty to accessing child sexual abuse material from his work computer, sparking national outrage and internal investigation.

Quebec's Bill 2: A Blow to Aging Population

Quebec's newly proposed Bill 2 threatens to dismantle financial protections for the elderly, creating barriers to healthcare access and potentially devastating retirement plans across the province.

Calgary Domestic Violence Nears 5-Year High

Calgary police report alarming rise in domestic violence incidents, with 2024 potentially reaching the highest numbers in five years. New strategies and community resources are being deployed to address the crisis.

CA father gets 30+ years for killing infant son

A California man has been sentenced to over 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to the brutal killing of his infant son. The disturbing case reveals a pattern of abuse that ended in tragedy.

Fox Shot Multiple Times in Tottenham: OPP Investigation

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a disturbing animal cruelty case after a fox was found shot multiple times with a pellet gun in Tottenham. The injured animal was discovered near a residential area, sparking community outrage.

Ottawa Police Arrest 7 in Homeowner Fraud Scheme

Ottawa Police dismantle sophisticated fraud ring that preyed on elderly and vulnerable residents through fake home service contracts, arresting seven suspects in coordinated city-wide operation.

Housing Crisis Fuels Domestic Violence in Calgary

Groundbreaking Calgary research exposes direct link between unaffordable housing and rising domestic violence rates, with victims trapped in dangerous situations due to financial constraints.

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