domestic violence

A doctor who formerly worked in Duncan is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for contempt in divorce proceedings. (File photo)

Former Vancouver Island doctor wanted on Canada-wide warrant

Dr. Sujay Ishwarlall has history of domestic violence, fled country during divorce proceedings

 

SARA For Women had almost 1,800 turnaways of women and children fleeing domestic violence in their Mission and Abbotsford transition houses in 2022. /File Photo

Domestic violence victims in Fraser Valley face turnaways due to capacity limits

Last year, 1,799 women and children were turned away from SARA For Women facilities in the valley

 

Sheila Early, retired registered nurse, left and Winston Sayson, retired crown prosecutor, were recently honoured by Fraser Health for their contributions to forensic nursing over the years. (Submitted photo: Fraser Health)

Forensic nurses – they’re there for victims of crime

Trauma-informed nurses have ‘tremendous’ impact on criminal justice system, retired Crown prosecutor says

 

Quebec Deputy premier and Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault announces the implementation of proximity bracelets for domestic violence abusers, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot

Quebec to expand tracking-bracelet program for domestic violence suspects in 2023

Bracelet allows survivors to avoid running into their abusers

Quebec Deputy premier and Public Security Minister Genevieve Guilbault announces the implementation of proximity bracelets for domestic violence abusers, Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in Quebec City. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot
A person uses a cell phone in Ottawa on Monday, July 18, 2022. A phone, a smart home, a digitally-connected car. These are the high-tech tools of digital domestic abuse that anti-violence experts say is on the rise.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

From smart homes to connected cars, new tools of domestic abuse make escape harder

Abusers can track their partners in real time and blackmail them with the threat of posting things online

A person uses a cell phone in Ottawa on Monday, July 18, 2022. A phone, a smart home, a digitally-connected car. These are the high-tech tools of digital domestic abuse that anti-violence experts say is on the rise.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
SARA for women is urgently looking for donations of household items and Christmas gifts for women and children staying in their facilities through the holidays. /Web Image

SARA for Women in immediate need of donations for holiday season

The nonprofit based in Mission and Abbotsford is facing a high demand for beds and services

SARA for women is urgently looking for donations of household items and Christmas gifts for women and children staying in their facilities through the holidays. /Web Image
A holstered taser is seen on a police officer’s belt. In B.C., dozens of municipal police officers were disciplined for things ranging from domestic violence to excessive use of force from mid-2021 to mid-2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Tasing house guests, stalking exes: Annual report reveals B.C. cops’ misconduct

Intimate partner violence, sexual harassment also widespread, police complaints commissioner found

A holstered taser is seen on a police officer’s belt. In B.C., dozens of municipal police officers were disciplined for things ranging from domestic violence to excessive use of force from mid-2021 to mid-2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
A young woman helps a child place a candle at a vigil planned to bring awareness to domestic violence in Abbotsford on Aug. 26 at the civic plaza. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

Candles burn for Abbotsford’s Kamaljit Sandhu and others

Gathering at civic plaza meant to help spread awareness of domestic violence

A young woman helps a child place a candle at a vigil planned to bring awareness to domestic violence in Abbotsford on Aug. 26 at the civic plaza. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
Police were at the home for days in Abbotsford where Kamaljit Sandhu, 45, was killed on July 28. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News file)

Candlelight vigil planned for slain Abbotsford mother of two

Event being planned to help break the stigma surrounding discussions of violence against women

Police were at the home for days in Abbotsford where Kamaljit Sandhu, 45, was killed on July 28. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News file)
Kamaljit Sandhu of Abbotsford was killed on July 28. Her husband, Inderjit Sandhu, has been charged with first-degree murder in her death and will be in court in October to fix a date for trial.

Abbotsford man charged with murder of estranged wife back in court in October

Police believe Inderjit Sandhu, 48, killed his wife at their Abbotsford home

Kamaljit Sandhu of Abbotsford was killed on July 28. Her husband, Inderjit Sandhu, has been charged with first-degree murder in her death and will be in court in October to fix a date for trial.
IHIT is investigating the death of a woman in Abbotsford on July 28. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

Woman killed in assault in Abbotsford; IHIT investigating

Abbotsford Police have suspect in custody after responding to assault in progress

IHIT is investigating the death of a woman in Abbotsford on July 28. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)
Eric John Shestalo, 50, has been identified as the alleged shooter in the July 21, 2022, attack in Chilliwack, B.C. (IHIT photo)

BREAKING: Suspect in double homicide in Chilliwack found dead after 4 days at large

Eric Shestalo, 50, accused of killing two women found dead from self-inflicted gun shots

Eric John Shestalo, 50, has been identified as the alleged shooter in the July 21, 2022, attack in Chilliwack, B.C. (IHIT photo)
A screen grab from a video of the tarp-covered vehicle being towed away along Chilliwack Central Road with a police vehicle behind it. (Derek Pickering/ Facebook)

RCMP locate vehicle believed to belong to alleged suspect in fatal Chilliwack shooting

Eric Shestalo, 50, still at large following double homicide on McNaught in Chilliwack

A screen grab from a video of the tarp-covered vehicle being towed away along Chilliwack Central Road with a police vehicle behind it. (Derek Pickering/ Facebook)
Chilliwack RCMP on scene in the 9700-block of McNaught Road near Yale Road on Thursday, July 21, 2022 for a triple shooting where two people were killed. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

Man wanted in Chilliwack fatal shooting was due in court for domestic assault same day as attack

Slain women were staying together in Chilliwack for safety after strangulation attempt, says friend

Chilliwack RCMP on scene in the 9700-block of McNaught Road near Yale Road on Thursday, July 21, 2022 for a triple shooting where two people were killed. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)
People take part in a demonstration to highlight violence against women in Montreal, Friday, April 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Gun regulation great, but doesn’t address root domestic violence drivers: advocates

“Violence in relationships is a social problem and most of it is learned behaviour”

People take part in a demonstration to highlight violence against women in Montreal, Friday, April 2, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
An RCMP officer may face charges following an investigation by B.C.’s police watchdog into an incident that happened in January of 2021. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

Police watchdog recommends charges against Chilliwack RCMP officer who shot suspect

After tracking down an alleged domestic assault suspect in January of 2021, shots were fired

An RCMP officer may face charges following an investigation by B.C.’s police watchdog into an incident that happened in January of 2021. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)
A man leaves the Kamloops Law Courts building, in Kamloops, BC on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. A family court pilot project in British Columbia may be a promising solution for domestic violence victims trying to navigate a confusing and intimidating legal system, advocates say. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Daniel Hayduk

B.C. informal family court promising for domestic violence victims: advocates

Informal trial doesn’t involve lawyers, let’s each side personally explain their stance

A man leaves the Kamloops Law Courts building, in Kamloops, BC on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2009. A family court pilot project in British Columbia may be a promising solution for domestic violence victims trying to navigate a confusing and intimidating legal system, advocates say. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ Daniel Hayduk
Actor Johnny Depp arrives in the courtroom for closing arguments at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., Friday, May 27, 2022. Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court after she wrote an op-ed piece in The Washington Post in 2018 referring to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool)

At long last, jury gets closing arguments in Depp trial

Johnny Depp’s lawyers asked a jury Friday “to give Mr. Depp his…

Actor Johnny Depp arrives in the courtroom for closing arguments at the Fairfax County Circuit Courthouse in Fairfax, Va., Friday, May 27, 2022. Depp sued his ex-wife Amber Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court after she wrote an op-ed piece in The Washington Post in 2018 referring to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” (AP Photo/Steve Helber, Pool)
Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, speaks during an announcement regarding the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to protect Canadians from the threat of gun violence during a press conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Women’s groups warn Liberals against ‘downloading’ gun control to potential victims

Concerns about ‘red flag provision’ raised as government prepares new gun-control legislation

Marco Mendicino, Minister of Public Safety, speaks during an announcement regarding the Government of Canada’s ongoing efforts to protect Canadians from the threat of gun violence during a press conference in Ottawa on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
An RCMP officer guards the emergency ward of Chilliwack General Hospital after a double stabbing late Jan. 10, 2019. (Shane MacKichan photo)

Sentencing set for Maple Ridge man in Chilliwack stabbing of ex-girlfriend, her new boyfriend

Robert Charles Fleming broke into Chilliwack townhouse before seriously injuring two people in 2019

An RCMP officer guards the emergency ward of Chilliwack General Hospital after a double stabbing late Jan. 10, 2019. (Shane MacKichan photo)