Police deaths in Canada
Recent police deaths raise alarm, but data shows no clear surge
Five officers have died on duty in Canada so far in 2026, three in attacks, but researchers say the total remains within the historical range
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- Public safety N.L. reviewing shelved law aimed at problem properties The Safer Communities and Neighbourhoods Act passed in 2007 but was never brought into force. The province says a comprehensive review is underway
- Japan bear attacks Bear injures four in Japan as attacks reach record levels Environment Ministry figures show 13 deaths and more than 230 bear attacks in 2025, the highest annual toll in Japan on record
- Washington curfew enforcement Pirro warns parents could face charges over teens’ curfew violations The D.C. U.S. attorney said her office may use a delinquency statute against parents as officials respond to large teen gatherings in parts of the city
West End crash
Senior critical after driver allegedly rams vehicles in Vancouver’s West End
Vancouver police say two officers were also hospitalized after responding to reports of an erratic driver near Comox and Broughton streets Friday morning
Ottawa sudden death
Boy dies after fall from downtown Ottawa building
Paramedics said the child, younger than eight, was found critically injured near Laurier Avenue E. Police are reviewing the circumstances