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A former VPD volunteer is now facing a sixth charge of assault in connection with a series of unprovoked attacks in Vancouver. And as Kristen Robinson reports, the crown is seeking to keep him in custody.

Global News has learned more details about the suspect in a string of stranger assaults in Vancouver. Kristen Robinson reports.

Charges have now been laid in connection with a crime that Victoria police are describing as deeply concerning. Two men are accused in a sexual assault and human trafficking case. As Kylie Stanton reports, there is praise for the victim who came forward.

Peter Nygard’s Montreal trial ended before testimony even began. The former fashion mogul pleaded no contest to criminal charges stemming from an alleged sexual assault dating back to the late 1990s. Felicia Parrillo reports.

Global News has learned more details about the suspect in a string of stranger assaults in Vancouver. Kristen Robinson reports.

A Court of Quebec judge in Montreal has found fashion mogul Peter Nygard guilty of sexual assault and forcible confinement. The 84-year-old, who founded the now-defunct women’s apparel company Nygard International, accepted a plea deal and did not present any evidence in his defence Monday. He appeared via video call from an Ontario prison. The...

As Catherine McDonald reports, the convictions involve two women in separate incidents more than 4 decades ago. 

A Lethbridge, Alta. man faces charges of forcible confinement, sexual assault of a child, and other related offences dating back to a December incident in which three teenage girls were discovered in a south Lethbridge apartment. On Tuesday, Justin Sibbet reports, a pre-trial conference was set for August to figure out details ahead of a...

Ukraine’s capital was bombarded by a Russian missile and drone attack overnight. At least 27 people were killed. Redmond Shannon reports on the biggest attack on Kyiv since the war started, how Russia is defending the attacks, and what Ukraine is asking for from allies.

A woman is recovering after transit riders stopped a sexual assault on Portage Avenue.

One of Canada’s most powerful businessmen, auto parts magnate Frank Stronach, has been found guilty of two charges, in the first of two sexual assault trials he’s facing. The allegations made by women in this case date back decades, with the judge ultimately deciding to convict on some of their testimony, but not all of...

Weeks after first being charged, a Lethbridge artist had his first scheduled appearance in court on Friday for sexual assault. The accused’s lawyer made a brief appearance to indicate more time is needed, so the case was adjourned until July. Justin Sibbet reports.

Lester B. Pearson High School in Calgary went into a lockdown following reports of a young male armed with a knife threatening other students. The suspect, who injured a student, will be in court on June 22. Bella Finn reports.

Police are looking for five suspects, after a violent assault on Thursday afternoon. Investigators believe four women and a man are responsible for the attack that sent one woman to hospital – and have released still images of the suspects in hopes of finding out who they are. Elissa carpenter has details

Maple Ridge RCMP advises that charges have now been laid against the suspect involved in an unprovoked assault on a taxi driver that occurred in Maple Ridge on Sept. 17, 2025.

Cortny Henry admits he raped a 62-year-old woman before making her strip down and ordering her to wash herself in a creek. Catherine McDonald reports.

An arrest has been made after a string of sexual assaults and a suspicious incident at a school last week in the Norwood area.

MLA Jordan Kealy is facing a sex assault charge, Global News has learned. Jordan Armstrong has the details.

A Toronto police officer has been accused of sexually assaulting a young girl. The Special Investigations Unit, Ontario’s police watchdog, has charged the 27-year-old officer with multiple serious offences. Nicole Di Donato has the latest.

The MLA representing Peace River North was arrested and charged with sexual assault. A former crown prosecutor says the charge against B.C. Independent MLA Jordan Kealy is very serious. Ben O’Hara-Byrne reports.