Cambodian-Australian opposition supporter assaulted in downtown Battambang

Radio Free Asia— Sun Bunchhay says the case should be a slam dunk for authorities, if they are willing to proceed.

CP24—Personal support worker in Oakville charged with assault.   A personal support worker in Oakville has been charged with assault after the family of a youth contacted police following a series of recent incidents. The alleged assaults happened at the victim’s home while they were in the care of the accused, Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) said in a news release. Police said that they launched an investigation into the complaint earlier this month. On April 19, a suspect was arrested and charged with two counts of assault and one count of...

Windsor Star—Latest target of smashed windows calls for more support in downtown Windsor. Falling victim to the latest spate of smashed windows in downtown Windsor, a bar owner is pressing the city for more support to crack down on break-ins. After more than five years running a business in the city’s core, Sarah Dewar, co-owner of the craft cocktail bar Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits, said she feels […]

DVIDS—Empowering survivors: Confronting sexual assault, supporting healing, and promoting awareness. As April marks Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, it's important to acknowledge the issue at hand. A study conducted in February 2018 by RALIANCE, a national partnership dedicated to ending sexual violence, found that nationally, 81 percent of women and 43 percent of men reported experiencing some form of sexual harassment and, or, assault in their lifetime. These alarming statistics underscore the urgency for increased awareness and proactive measures to combat sexual violence. ...