Women's HouseWomen's House logo (Provided by Kate O’Brien, Child Witness Counsellor – Grey County, Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey)
Midwestern

Women's House Spokesperson Concerned With Recent Sexual Assault Statistics

A spokesperson for Women's House Serving Bruce and Grey says the high number of sexual assault complaints deemed unfounded by police is frightening.

A recent report found 1 in five cases across Canada were considered unfounded by investigators, with 39% of cases in South Bruce classified as unfounded.

Tiffany Love says the judicial system needs to change, or women will not report sexual assaults.

She says recent statistics from the Canadian Women's Foundation show just how few sexual assault cases are ever prosecuted.

"One of their statistics say half of all women in Canada have experienced at least one incident of physical or sexual violence since the age of 16. And then, around one in 10 report." She explains.

Love hopes the investigation at least gets people talking about the issue.

Read More Local Stories

New military crosswalk rendering. (Image courtesy of the Sarnia Legion Branch 62)

New military crosswalk in Sarnia to be unveiled

As part of a partnership between the Sarnia Legion Branch 62 and City of Sarnia, an unveiling ceremony will be held at the corner of Christina Street and Wellington Street on Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m.

Members of the Sarnia Police Service entering a Tashmoo Avenue residence on June 4, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Sarnia Police Service)

Two men arrested in Tashmoo Ave. standoff

Sarnia police said the investigation began on May 29 after the victim was allegedly attacked by acquaintances at a residence near Tashmoo Avenue and Christopher Drive at Aamjiwnaang First Nation.