‘He took her future,’ grandmother says of Manitoba man who sexually abused girls he met on Snapchat (January 19, 2026): A Manitoba man, Nathan Donovan Marinko, pleaded guilty to sexually abusing two girls aged 12 and 13, whom he met on Snapchat. Victim impact statements described the girls’ profound trauma, including self‑harm and school withdrawal. Marinko requested immediate custody in anticipation of prison time. Source link → Yahoo News 1 sexual assault charge dropped against ER doctor facing allegations in N.S., N.B. (January 19, 2026): One of three charges against Dr. Sanjeev Sirpal was withdrawn due to no reasonable prospect of conviction, but he still faces sexual assault charges in two provinces. Sirpal previously lost medical licences in Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. Trials are scheduled later in the year as further evidence is reviewed. Source link → CBC News He broke open the case against Tony Humby. He died after testifying (January 19, 2026): A young man whose testimony helped expose serial abuse by two Newfoundland predators died shortly after taking the stand. His mother says the trauma of the case drove his struggles with addiction and mental health. The accused, Tony Humby, faces 88 charges including sexual assault and human trafficking. Source link → CBC News ‘I really wanted to know if she abandoned me,’ daughter testifies of Montrealer’s 1996 disappearance (January 19, 2026): In the trial of Serge Audette, the daughter of Patricia Ferguson testified about growing up without knowing what happened to her missing mother. Ferguson disappeared in 1996, and the case was only investigated as homicide starting in 2022. Audette is charged with manslaughter. New public RCMP database lists high‑risk offenders convicted of child sex crimes (January 19, 2026): A new national database publicly lists high‑risk child sex offenders for the first time in Canada. The database aims to improve information‑sharing and public protection under a 2024 law. Only offenders deemed most likely to reoffend are included. Source link → West Central Online Police release composite sketch of sexual assault suspect (January 19, 2026): Lethbridge Police released a suspect sketch related to a 2025 assault where a woman was confined and assaulted after entering a man’s vehicle. Police shared vehicle details and urged the public for information. Sex offender found guilty of sexually touching 10‑year‑old girl at Dartmouth store (January 19, 2026): Surveillance footage captured Cole Fidgen touching a child at a Winners store. The judge ruled the act intentional and sexual in nature. Fidgen fled the scene but was arrested nearby. Source link → Saltwire Sexual assault survivor calls for accountability after police comments left her feeling ‘humiliated’ (January 19, 2026): An Ontario survivor who volunteers training police was devastated after officers anonymously called her “damaged” in course feedback. Experts warn such biases can undermine investigations. She is calling for accountability and transparency from the Ontario Police College. Source link → CBC News Man charged after teen girls were trafficked, sexually assaulted (January 20, 2026): Toronto police allege Christopher Casilla‑Pena trafficked two girls aged 15 and 16, forcing them to produce sexualized photos and assaulting one. A raid resulted in numerous charges. Police believe additional victims may exist. Source link → City News Recognize this man? Surrey police seek sex assault suspect (January 20, 2026): Surrey Police released CCTV images of a man accused of assaulting a woman in broad daylight. The suspect is described as Asian, 30, and wearing a distinctive jacket. Source link → CTV News Toronto pro poker player charged with sex assault, more victims possible (January 20, 2026): Daniel Kwon is charged with multiple offences including sexual assault with choking after an alleged assault during an event he hosted. Police believe others may have been harmed. Source link → CTV News 44‑year‑old man charged with human trafficking‑related offences (January 21, 2026): Hampton RCMP charged a man with sexual assault, trafficking, threats, and assault with a weapon involving multiple adult women across three New Brunswick communities. A publication ban restricts naming him. Source link → RCMP Sexual assault charges laid after women squirted with unknown substance at West Edmonton Mall (January 21, 2026): A 28‑year‑old man is accused of targeting several women by squirting an unidentified semen‑like substance on them. Multiple similar incidents at other stores are under investigation. Source link → CTV News Suspect charged with sexual assault following Vancouver Police investigation (January 21, 2026): A woman in her 60s was assaulted inside a residential building. Police arrested Mark Edward Grant, who faces confinement, weapons, and threat charges. Source link → Vancouver Police Department Another woman accuses former head of Manitoba Inuit Association of sexual assault (January 23, 2026): Alexia Cousins reported that ex‑CEO Nastania Mullin coerced and assaulted her when she was a teen. Several women have filed complaints under the #InuitMeToo movement. Police investigations continue. Source link → CBC News Blenheim man faces multiple sexual assault charges (January 23, 2026): A 40‑year‑old man was charged with six counts of sexual assault, plus assault and an indecent act. Police withheld identifying details to protect victims. Source link → Chatham Daily News Disgraced Newmarket doctor sentenced for sexually assaulting second female patient (January 23, 2026): Former physician Sam Naghibi received an additional 12‑month sentence for assaults during medical exams. More than 10 women reported violations over a decade. Source link → CTV News Massage therapist who sexually assaulted 16 clients sentenced to 79‑month prison term (January 23, 2026): François Delorimier Vallières assaulted clients and filmed women without consent using hidden cameras. The judge emphasized the severity of abusing patients’ trust. Source link → Montreal Gazette Saint John police investigate sex offences at senior care facility (January 23, 2026): Multiple victims were identified at a New Brunswick care home. A suspect was identified; details remain sealed to protect the vulnerable residents. Source link → CTV News Canadian MilitaryMilitary officers fumed about sexual assault reporting in internal emails (January 20, 2026): Newly released emails show senior Canadian Forces officers denigrated Ottawa Citizen reporting on the sexual assault of Kristen Adams by a NATO soldier. Advocacy groups say the response shows entrenched hostility toward survivors and media scrutiny. Source link → Ottawa Citizen Canadian Forces investigates after video shows soldier threatening women with rifle (January 23, 2026): An Ottawa soldier filmed himself pointing a loaded weapon at the camera while making misogynistic threats. The military launched an investigation amid calls for accountability. Source link → Ottawa Citizen Gender-Based Violence & FemicideStatement on Gender‑Based Violence, Supports and Resources (January 19, 2026): Camosun College issued a statement after faculty member Dr. Laura Gover‑Basar was killed, condemning gender‑based violence and listing community resources. The college emphasized disproportionate impacts on marginalized women. Source link → Camosun College Quebec records four possible femicides in first weeks of 2026 (January 20, 2026): Four women were killed within 18 days, prompting calls for greater accountability for abusers and expanded shelter access. Advocates note rising domestic violence reports. Source link → City News Killing of B.C. academic spurs calls for government action against gender violence (January 21, 2026): The murder of professor Laura Gover led women’s organizations to demand risk‑assessment reforms and increased funding for frontline services. Her ex‑husband has been charged. Source link → CTV News Reports of intimate partner violence in Quebec triple over last decade (January 21, 2026): Police cases rose from 4,266 in 2015 to 12,822 in 2024, and shelter requests have nearly tripled. Advocates warn that services are overwhelmed and more women remain unprotected. Source link → CBC News ‘The justice institution has failed us’: Indigenous femicide crisis in Canada (January 23, 2026): Indigenous women continue to be killed at six times the rate of non‑Indigenous women. High rates of downgraded charges and unsolved cases reflect systemic bias. Source link → The Investigative Journalism Bureau Amherst women’s shelter busier than ever during 2025 holidays (January 24, 2026): A Nova Scotia shelter saw a 50% rise in bed requests, with all units at capacity. Staff cite rising intimate partner violence and cost‑of‑living pressures. Source link → CBC News Women’s Rights, Reproductive Justice, Workplace EquityShe lost her job after her maternity leave. Now she’s been denied EI (January 22, 2026): A Quebec mother was laid off a week before returning from leave and then denied EI for insufficient hours. Advocates argue the law discriminates against birth mothers and violates equality rights. Source link → CBC News Yes, You Can Be Fired While on Maternity Leave (January 22, 2026): An in‑depth investigation reveals pregnancy‑related dismissals are common despite legal protections. Surveys show 15% of mothers are fired during pregnancy or leave, fueling calls for EI and human‑rights reform. Source link → The Walrus 14 months after historic announcement, no new abortion services in N.B. (January 22, 2026): Despite a 2024 promise to expand abortion access outside hospitals, no new providers have been added. Advocates and opposition parties accuse the government of backtracking. Source link → Times & Transcript The Sexual Assault Resource Centre is moving (January 22, 2026): Concordia University’s SARC will relocate to a new campus location, temporarily pausing in‑person services. Staff remain reachable by email during the move. Source link → Concordia University Indigenous Women & SafetyCree woman’s taxi offers more than just a ride for Indigenous women in crisis (January 19, 2026): Regan Gamble’s SheDrives in Edmonton provides culturally connected, safe rides for Indigenous women, including survivors fleeing violence. Demand for the service is rapidly growing. Source link → Indigenous Watchdog Youth Protection3 employees suspended at French Yellowknife daycare over alleged misconduct (January 23, 2026): A Yellowknife daycare suspended three staff members after allegations of misconduct involving children. Investigations by the daycare and potentially RCMP are underway. Source link → CBC News Lethbridge police charge man with sexual assault of 12‑year‑old girl (January 22, 2026): A 21‑year‑old man was arrested after returning to Canada, accused of luring several minors to a hotel room and assaulting a 12‑year‑old girl. He allegedly misrepresented his age to the youths. Source link → Global News Family member charged after sending Sarnia youth explicit image (January 24, 2026): A 56‑year‑old man was charged with distributing explicit material to a youth and with historic sexual offences. He remains in custody as investigators review potential further violations. Source link → CTV News |
Connect with Canadian Feminist: |
