A Barrie public school teacher is behind bars accused of sex crimes, involving a child that investigators believe he lured on Instagram. Kyle Pitman, 43, made a brief virtual court appearance Wednesday from jail in Penetanguishene. He’s been behind bars since being charged with counts that include sexual exploitation, invitation to sexual touching, making, printing, publishing or possessing child pornography, accessing child pornography, making sexually explicit material of a child under 18 and luring a child under 18.

Statistics show just how much worse it has become for victims of sexual abuse here in Canada since the Liberals have been in power. They have not only gone back on their promises since they were first elected about these cases, they have only done the opposite and made it easier for offenders to reoffend. Here are some things not covered on the stats they released in the photo.

An Ottawa police officer has been charged with sexual assault, interference, and exploitation. In a Friday afternoon news release, Ottawa police said they first heard two weeks ago about unspecified allegations related to children. They did not share details such as when or where. After checking with the province's Special Investigations Unit, which looks into some kinds of alleged police wrongdoing, Ottawa police said it didn't fit with that mandate and turned to Peel Region police as an unrelated agency.

A 24-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly luring and sexually assaulting two girls under the age of 16 in Peel Region. Police say the incidents took place from March 23 and April 1, where the accused allegedly used social media to lure and engage with the two girls. Peel Regional Police charged Kanav Bhatia, of Toronto, on April 4, with multiple offences, including making child pornography, two counts of sexual assault, and four counts of luring a person under the age of 16.

With the Canadian Online News Act, all Canadian news has been blocked from being seen on any META platforms and has really dampened what we have been doing over the past 17 years, providing a searchable database of sex offenders so parents knew who was near their children. To ensure we never lose thousands of convicted sex offender profiles again, we have installed a new website and are also posting on other social media platforms.

A Windsor Uber driver has been handed a 12-month sentence for sexually assaulting a lone female passenger, but the offender could also face the additional punishment of getting kicked out of Canada once he’s released from jail. It was that threat of “potentially significant immigration consequences” — namely deportation — that had the defence urging a jail sentence of no more than six months less a day for Sevan Halabi.

Canada is left out of the most recent round of what may be the largest global trade war in nearly a century, despite U.S. President Donald Trump signing an executive order on Wednesday for global so-called "reciprocal tariffs." A White House fact sheet released shortly after Trump announced the policy in the Rose Garden said existing tariffs on Canada and Mexico “remain in effect” — including exemptions — “and are unaffected by this order.”

Ontario Provincial Police - North East Region WANTED: Nicholas PEARS, 57 y/o, 5’9”, 180lbs, brown hair, brown eyes. Known to frequent Sault Ste. Marie. Any information, please contact Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477, the Provincial ROPE Squad Main Office at 416-808-5900 or 1-866-870-7673, or 911.

Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a suspect who is wanted for numerous commercial break and enters across the region. More details here Investigators with the York Regional Police #2 and #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureaus are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a 42-year-old man who is wanted for numerous commercial break and enters across the region.

During an extensive investigation linked to firearm-related activities, Toronto police successfully seized drugs valued at more than $300,000. This major bust is part of an ongoing effort to dismantle a larger drug network believed to be connected to violent crime. Officials reported that the operation targeted several key locations suspected of drug trafficking, leading to the discovery of a significant cache of narcotics.

CBSA officers at the Lansdowne port of entry and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Ontario arrested a traveller after seizing $30K USD of undeclared currency from their vehicle. Remember you must always declare amounts over $10K when you enter Canada. Reporting currency is an important part of helping the CBSA fight money laundering and terrorist financing. For more information:

On April 3, 2025, MCAT officers executed two simultaneous search warrants at residences on Euphemia and Russell Streets. With the assistance of the Sarnia Police Emergency Response Team (ERT) and K9, investigators safely made entry to both residences, detaining the occupants found within. Subsequent searches resulted in the discovery of illegal drugs and drug trafficking paraphernalia. SPS seized the following items:

A male is facing charges following a child luring investigation. On Thursday, April 3, 2025, members from the DRPS Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE), with the assistance of the ICE units at Peterborough Police and Belleville Police Service concluded an investigation concerning an adult male communicating with whom he believed was a 14-year-old girl. The male sent sexually explicit images and made arrangements to meet the girl at a park in Pickering to engage in sexual…

Halton police have charged Rayon Powell and Gebre Byrnes as part of a sweeping human trafficking investigation. The suspects are believed to be connected to a network involved in the exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Investigators are gathering extensive evidence, including financial records and communication logs, to build a comprehensive case. The authorities have called on community members to share any relevant information as the investigation continues, emphasizing the severity of the charges faced by the accused.

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE Case #: 25-5836 Third suspect sought in connection to Amherstburg house fire The Windsor Police Service seeks the public’s assistance in identifying a third suspect wanted for a deliberate house fire in Amherstburg earlier this year. Last week, officers arrested and charged Tanveer Singh Brar, 19, and Jasdeep Seehra,19, in connection with the January 18 arson at a new-build residence the 200 block of Cowan Court.

According to a joint statement from U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and Premier Doug Ford, Ontario has decided to halt its 25% tax on power exports to the United States. According to the statement, Ford will meet with Lutnick in Washington on Thursday to talk about "a renewed USMCA ahead of the April 2 reciprocal tariff deadline." The change of direction follows U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that, in retribution for Ontario's energy export tax, he will increase planned tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50%.

Investment Scams - If it seems too good to be true… it is. Investment Scams are highlighted for this second week of Fraud Prevention Month. Stress about the economy, finding employment and making ends meet creates easy targets for fraudsters who promise high returns with little to no risk. Some examples of investment scams include investment fraud through social media, Ponzi or pyramid schemes, cryptocurrency schemes, real estate scams, offshore investing schemes, etc.

A new study from McGill University has found Conservative MPs far outpace their Liberal and NDP counterparts in online engagement.

When it comes to phishing scams, identity theft, or online fraud, knowledge is our best defense. If you suspect you are being targeted, remember: • Take a moment to verify who you are talking to• Beware of unsolicited calls asking for personal information• Don’t be afraid to say no! Learn more about how you can recognize, reject and report these kinds of threats: