ND EP: 12 - York Region Under Siege: The Suburban Crime Wave in Canada

York Region, Ontario has been shaken by a series of violent crimes — home invasions, arson, carjackings, kidnappings, and shootings — that have left families terrified and communities on edge.In this special episode of Northern Dark: True Canadian Crime, we look beyond a single case to explore the wave of violence spreading across Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Bowmanville, and Lindsay. From the murder of Abdul Aleem Farooqi in front of his daughters, to an arson that killed two people in Richmond Hill, to a Markham home invasion where a man was shot and a woman kidnapped — this is the story of suburban Canada under siege.Sources & ReferencesCBC News – Second victim, woman, dies after Richmond Hill house fire deemed arsonCBC News – York police provide update on violent crimes in regionCBC News – Boy, 12, released on bail in Markham shooting caseCBC News – Lindsay man charged after defending home from knife- and crossbow-wielding intruderCTV News – ‘He’s got a knife’: 2 suspects arrested after Bowmanville carjacking and home invasionCTV News – Police say father of four killed during Vaughan home invasion confronted suspects inside residenceCTV News – Suspects caught on security camera using axe to break into Vaughan homeCTV News – 2 men, 2 teens arrested after woman kidnapped, man shot during home invasion in MarkhamGlobal News – Ontario father shot, killed during Vaughan home invasionGlobal News – Ontario family calls for bail reform after release of 12-year-old charged in Markham shootingToronto Star – York police chief sends message after deadly Vaughan home invasion: Don’t engageToronto Sun – Hate-crime legislation coming soon, bail and sentencing reform to follow: FraserToronto Sun – Ford calls Vaughan home invasion murder ‘devastating,’ vows to seek tougher bail reformRebel News – At a Woodbridge home with $100,000 in security reinforcements, Poilievre pitches his party’s Jail Not Bail ActNational Post – Yes, Liberals, Canada is pretty much the Wild West todayYorkRegion.com – Neighbours and friends of Richmond Hill arson victims to grieve together in love and connectionPolice Association of Ontario – Police Association of Ontario calls for urgent federal bail reform to enhance community safetyToronto Police Association / OPPA / PAO – Police Associations Call for Immediate Legislative ChangeSocial MediaFollow Northern Dark on X and YouTube