Due to restrictions imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, Halton, Ont has seen an uptick of domestic violence.  According to Halton Regional Police, officers responded to 343 calls regarding intimate partner violence (IPV) and laid 206 IPV charges in the first month of 2021 — a 142% increase compared to last year.  Halton Police warned that … Continue reading Domestic violence calls in Halton up 142% from last year