Ottawa's 2025 Crime Report: Mixed Safety Signals
Ottawa's 2025 crime statistics reveal a nuanced reality: while homicides and shootings decreased, overall crime rates exceeded Ontario's average, and intimate-partner violence rose significantly.
Ottawa's 2025 crime statistics reveal a nuanced reality: while homicides and shootings decreased, overall crime rates exceeded Ontario's average, and intimate-partner violence rose significantly.
A Kelowna man has been found guilty of second-degree murder after bludgeoning a woman to death with a crescent wrench following an online dating encounter. The court rejected his intoxication and provocation defenses.
The Sault Ste. Marie Police Service is intensifying its recruitment efforts to attract new officers, highlighting opportunities in Northern Ontario's law enforcement sector.
The brutal murder of Jenny McKay continues to haunt her family as lawyers argue over parole eligibility for her husband Jason McKay, who received a life sentence for second-degree murder.
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RecommendedSeven Toronto Police officers face serious charges including conspiracy to murder in a major organized crime investigation. The arrests have sent shockwaves through the law enforcement community.
Human remains discovered in Woodstock have been identified as a 43-year-old man who had been missing for three years, with homicide investigators now involved in the case.
Toronto Police are searching for two men after a violent home invasion and stabbing in Scarborough, while Hamilton Police investigate the city's first shooting of 2026. Additional incidents in Durham and Toronto also reported.
At least nine Toronto Police officers have been arrested in a sweeping organized crime investigation involving gambling, drug trafficking, extortion, and conspiracy to commit murder, with connections to a recently retired officer.
The Hamilton community is mourning the tragic loss of nine-year-old Damien Maracle, who died in a rollover crash on the QEW in Oakville. His family remembers a boy who touched countless lives.
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RecommendedA routine traffic stop conducted by RCMP east of High River, Alberta, resulted in the significant seizure of illicit drugs, a weapon, and stolen vehicles, highlighting ongoing law enforcement efforts in the region.
A fourth individual has been formally charged in relation to the tragic quadruple homicide that occurred on the Carry the Kettle Nakoda Nation in Saskatchewan, as police continue their investigation into this devastating case.
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team has taken over a missing persons case in Burnaby, British Columbia, indicating a serious escalation in the investigation.
Seven Toronto police officers have been charged following an extensive organized crime and corruption investigation, according to sources. The charges mark a significant development in a high-profile case.
A Barrie, Ontario man accused of historical sex crimes involving young girls is proceeding toward trial after a recent court appearance in Bradford.
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RecommendedRegina police have laid a murder charge against a fourth individual connected to the city's first homicide of 2026, following the discovery of a body in a vehicle that fled police on Dewdney Avenue.
A 61-year-old Cochrane man faces charges after RCMP seized a significant quantity of illegal drugs from a Heritage Hills residence, highlighting ongoing law enforcement efforts.
The Saskatchewan RCMP has released its 2025 homicide statistics, revealing 39 victims across 33 separate investigations. This data provides a sobering look at violent crime trends in the province.
Hamilton Police are actively searching for four individuals following an alleged attempted robbery at a jewelry store within a Stoney Creek, Ontario shopping mall. The incident has prompted a significant police response and investigation.
Ross Learn expresses profound regret for not visiting his stepdaughter Ayla Egotik-Learn and granddaughter Braylee Beasley in November, before Ayla was found murdered and Braylee went missing, presumed dead in St. Albert.
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RecommendedA Calgary resident has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for joining Islamic State fighters in Syria. The judge emphasized that foreign conduct doesn't reduce criminal culpability.
Edmonton Police Service executed a search warrant in Evansdale, seizing 2.2 kg of cocaine, contraband cigarettes, and $126,000 cash. A 50-year-old man faces eight charges.
The RCMP has publicly addressed a presentation by the Enough is Enough coalition in Moncton, New Brunswick, stating it contained numerous inaccuracies regarding downtown crime concerns.
Ontario Provincial Police confiscated cocaine valued at $400,000 during a routine traffic stop in Northern Ontario, highlighting ongoing drug enforcement efforts.
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, broke down in court while testifying against serious sexual assault charges from a 2018 royal residence party.
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RecommendedPaul Dadwal, a former RCMP anti-gang officer with experience in the Surrey Six case, has been appointed to lead British Columbia's new community advisory group on extortion crimes.
Paul Dadwal, a former RCMP officer with extensive experience in gang investigations including the Surrey Six case, has been selected to head British Columbia's new community advisory group on extortion crimes.
A detailed look at the U.S. Department of Justice's release of Jeffrey Epstein-related documents, covering who is named, what information is withheld, and how to locate the files.
Calgary police have arrested four Calgarians after discovering an illicit drug laboratory operating from a residential shed in the Coral Springs neighborhood. The bust occurred on January 30, 2026, following a police investigation.
Toronto police are searching for two male suspects after a violent home invasion in Scarborough ended in a stabbing on January 22, 2026.
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RecommendedA Guelph man faces a voyeurism charge after presenting himself to authorities. The incident highlights ongoing community safety concerns in the region.