Maud Lewis paintings are fetching big money at auction — and fakers are trying to cash in Social Sharing

Padraig Moran (2022). Maud Lewis paintings are fetching big money at auction — and fakers are trying to cash in Social Sharing. CBC. 21 October.

National Gallery of Art Repatriates Fowl Sculpture to Nigerian National Collections in Joint Ceremony with Smithsonian Institution

GlobeNewswire (2022). National Gallery of Art Repatriates Fowl Sculpture to Nigerian National Collections in Joint Ceremony with Smithsonian Institution. Calgary Herald. 12 October.

Museum returns artifacts to First Nation in northern Alberta

The Canadian Press (2022). Museum returns artifacts to First Nation in northern Alberta. Red Deer Advocate. 6 October.

Greek-Canadian Plastics Man Pledges Fortune for Parthenon Marbles Return

The National Herald (2022). Greek-Canadian Plastics Man Pledges Fortune for Parthenon Marbles Return. The National Herald. 2 October.

Why a small British museum went out of its way to repatriate Haida Nation artifacts Social Sharing Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit LinkedIn

Mouhamad Rachini (2022). Why a small British museum went out of its way to repatriate Haida Nation artifacts Social Sharing Facebook Twitter Pinterest Reddit LinkedIn. CBC. 30 September.

Creator's Stone meteorite to be returned to original site in Alberta

Sarah Chew, Cole Fortner, Alejandro Melgar (2022). Creator's Stone meteorite to be returned to original site in Alberta. City News. 30 September.

Premier Kenney commits to returning Manitou Stone to Indigenous peoples

Anna Junker (2022). Premier Kenney commits to returning Manitou Stone to Indigenous peoples. Edmonton Journal. 30 September.

Royal Alberta Museum returns artifacts to First Nation

Global News (2022). Royal Alberta Museum returns artifacts to First Nation. Global News. 26 September.

Dundas archeology a key element of Truth and Reconciliation

Craig Campbell (2022). Dundas archeology a key element of Truth and Reconciliation. The Spec. 26 September.

Historical artifacts stolen from church in Lac Ste Anne County

CTV (2022). Historical artifacts stolen from church in Lac Ste Anne County. CTV. 22 September.

Chief concerned about artifacts First Nations don't know about being held by museums

Shari Narine (2022). Chief concerned about artifacts First Nations don't know about being held by museums. Penticton Herald. 22 September.

Copper thieves target decommissioned Cold War submarine

Miranda Chant (2021). Copper thieves target decommissioned Cold War submarine. Blackburn News. 30 March.

'Those objects have a power': Descendant of Chief Poundmaker working to repatriate his belongings

Miriam Valdes-Carletti (2021). 'Those objects have a power': Descendant of Chief Poundmaker working to repatriate his belongings. CTV. 27 March.

Egypt: Artefacts repatriated

Nevine El-Aref (2021). Egypt: Artefacts repatriated. Ahram Online. 17 March.

Suspects in Gretzky Memorabilia Theft Known to the Family

Ken Campbell (2020). Suspects in Gretzky Memorabilia Theft Known to the Family. Sports Illustrated. 15 December.

Bringing the goddess home

S. Vijay Kumar (2020). Bringing the goddess home. Mumbai Mirror. 13 December.

Nisga'a woman spearheads new effort to repatriate family house pole from Europe

Denise Ryan (2020). Nisga'a woman spearheads new effort to repatriate family house pole from Europe. Vancouver Sun. 12 December.

Artist Discovers a Looted Statue in a Canadian Museum's Collection, Leading to Its Repatriation

Cassie Packard (2020). Artist Discovers a Looted Statue in a Canadian Museum's Collection, Leading to Its Repatriation. Hyperallergic. 7 December.

While Installing Her Show at a Canadian Museum, an Artist Discovered a Looted Statue in the Collection. Now, It's Headed Back to India

Brian Boucher (2020). While Installing Her Show at a Canadian Museum, an Artist Discovered a Looted Statue in the Collection. Now, It's Headed Back to India. ArtNet News. 24 November.

Canada To Return a Statue It Stole From India Over a Century Ago

Varsha Rani (2020). Canada To Return a Statue It Stole From India Over a Century Ago. Vice. 23 November.

Artist devastated by theft of prized painting from Edmonton arts co-operative

CBC (2020). Artist devastated by theft of prized painting from Edmonton arts co-operative. CBC. 14 November.

U'mista Cultural Centre celebrates 40 years of repatriating stolen objects

Zoe Ducklow (2020). U'mista Cultural Centre celebrates 40 years of repatriating stolen objects. North Island Gazette. 2 November.

A handmade birch bark canoe returns to a North Sask. family

Nick Pearce (2020). A handmade birch bark canoe returns to a North Sask. family. The Star Phoenix. 2 November.

Gone for over a century, a 'special' piece of Kwakwaka'wakw history is returning home

Andrea Ross (2020). Gone for over a century, a 'special' piece of Kwakwaka'wakw history is returning home. CBC. 5 September.

Tusk, tusk: First Nation concerned Yukon placer miners digging up more than gold

Julien Gignac (2020). Tusk, tusk: First Nation concerned Yukon placer miners digging up more than gold. The Narwal. 4 September.

Island RCMP discover painting stolen in 2018 through unrelated investigation

Adam Chan (2020). Island RCMP discover painting stolen in 2018 through unrelated investigation. CTV. 28 August.

Toronto cops on hunt for stolen 500 pound sculpture

Jenny Yuen (2020). Toronto cops on hunt for stolen 500 pound sculpture. Toronto Sun. 28 August.

Ammonite theft case may be headed to trial

Delon Shurtz (2020). Ammonite theft case may be headed to trial. Lethbridge Herald. 22 August.

The long, dark past behind the National Gallery's latest acquisition

John Geddes (2020). The long, dark past behind the National Gallery's latest acquisition. MacLean's. 13 August.

Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp

Josh Gabert-Doyon (2020). Auction House Repatriates Sacred Indigenous Items, Possibly a Human Scalp. Vice. 11 August.

'We were horrified': Fights to repatriate Indigenous ancestral remains continue worldwide

Wawmeech Hamilton (2020). 'We were horrified': Fights to repatriate Indigenous ancestral remains continue worldwide. CBC. 15 March.

Beothuk remains returned to Newfoundland after 191 years in Scotland

Mark Quinn (2020). Beothuk remains returned to Newfoundland after 191 years in Scotland. CBC. 12 March.

Fossil theft suspect may seek new lawyer

Delon Shurtz (2020). Fossil theft suspect may seek new lawyer. Lethbridge Herald. 6 February.

'Bringing a chief home': Tribe celebrates return of headdress, hopes for more repatriation victories

Chris Aadland (2020). 'Bringing a chief home': Tribe celebrates return of headdress, hopes for more repatriation victories. Casper Star Tribune. 6 February.

Devon museum in repatriation dispute over indigenous relics

Ben Quinn (2020). Devon museum in repatriation dispute over indigenous relics. The Guardian. 2 February.

Wealthy Nova Scotia thief filled home with pilfered artifacts, art

The Canadian Press (2019). Wealthy Nova Scotia thief filled home with pilfered artifacts, art. The Chronicle Herald. 14 February.

Ex-girlfriend says Tillmann not a charming art thief, but a 'psychopath'

CTV (2019). Ex-girlfriend says Tillmann not a charming art thief, but a 'psychopath'. CTV. 14 February.

Infamous Nova Scotia art thief dies, shrouded in mystery

CTV (2019). Infamous Nova Scotia art thief dies, shrouded in mystery. CTV. 13 February.

Island artist finds Albanian fraudster posting artwork online as his own

Kori Sidaway (2019). Island artist finds Albanian fraudster posting artwork online as his own. CHEK. 3 February.

Remains of 2 Beothuk people to be transferred from Scotland to Canada

CBC (2019). Remains of 2 Beothuk people to be transferred from Scotland to Canada. CBC. 21 January.

Will they be returned? National Museum of Scotland to reach decision on return of Beothuk remains to Newfoundland

Phil Miller (2019). Will they be returned? National Museum of Scotland to reach decision on return of Beothuk remains to Newfoundland. The Herald. 20 January.

Holy statue stolen from Indigenous church dumped in snowy gravel pit

Betsy Trumpener (2019). Holy statue stolen from Indigenous church dumped in snowy gravel pit. CBC. 18 January.

Historic Effigy Stolen, Whacked on Head, Left in Snow for Weeks

Cole Kelly (2019). Historic Effigy Stolen, Whacked on Head, Left in Snow for Weeks. My Prince George Now. 17 January.

Quest for a stolen totem: Regina woman unravels Second World War mystery

Janani Whitfield (2018). Quest for a stolen totem: Regina woman unravels Second World War mystery. CBC. 1 November.

Stolen paintings by late Canadian artist recovered after sister spots them on Kijiji

Sarah Jackson (2018). Stolen paintings by late Canadian artist recovered after sister spots them on Kijiji. CBC. 1 October.

Calgary police ask for help in $500,000 art gallery heist

CBC (2018). Calgary police ask for help in $500,000 art gallery heist. CBC. 19 September.

Rare Pacific Northwest artifacts lost in Brazil museum fire

Tiffany Crawford (2018). Rare Pacific Northwest artifacts lost in Brazil museum fire. Vancouver SUn. 6 September.

World-class hoop dancer reeling after regalia stolen

Claire Theobald (2018). World-class hoop dancer reeling after regalia stolen. The Star. 5 September.

Does the Haida Now exhibit belong in the Museum of Vancouver?

Grant Lawrence (2018). Does the Haida Now exhibit belong in the Museum of Vancouver?. Vancouver Courier. 10 July.

Canadians withdraw from Düsseldorf show about Jewish dealer Max Stern

Catherine Hickley (2018). Canadians withdraw from Düsseldorf show about Jewish dealer Max Stern. The Art Newspaper. 3 May.

Museums Clash Over Attempt to Sell a Chagall to Pay for a David

Josh Wingrove, Sandrine Rastello (2018). Museums Clash Over Attempt to Sell a Chagall to Pay for a David. Bloomberg. 24 April.

Picture-perfect forgery? Art world awaits court decision on alleged fake Norval Morrisseau painting

Douglas Quan (2018). Picture-perfect forgery? Art world awaits court decision on alleged fake Norval Morrisseau painting. National Post. 20 April.

Why Toronto museum heists look nothing like the movies

Raju Mudhar (2018). Why Toronto museum heists look nothing like the movies. The Star. 16 April.

How allegations of a forgery ring are threatening Norval Morrisseau's legacy

Joe Castaldo (2018). How allegations of a forgery ring are threatening Norval Morrisseau's legacy. Maclean's. 15 April.

Art theft 'a real punch in the face' for artists' collective

Richard Watts (2018). Art theft 'a real punch in the face' for artists' collective. Times Colonist. 14 April.

Stolen Picasso registered with database of stolen art

CBS (2018). Stolen Picasso registered with database of stolen art. CBS. 13 April.

Penticton RCMP recover stolen artwork

Steve Arstad (2018). Penticton RCMP recover stolen artwork. Infotel. 9 April.

Toronto police investigating after rock valued at more than $17,000 stolen from Toronto's Gardiner Museum

Jenna Moon (2018). Toronto police investigating after rock valued at more than $17,000 stolen from Toronto's Gardiner Museum. The Star. 7 April.

Mammoth tusks, illegally taken, return to Canada, 60 years later

Megan Gillis (2018). Mammoth tusks, illegally taken, return to Canada, 60 years later. Ottawa Citizen. 22 March.

Internet rallies to support teen whose rock museum was burglarized

Jenn Savedge (2018). Internet rallies to support teen whose rock museum was burglarized. Mother Nature Network. 22 March.

Police is still looking for Second World War army passport owner

Mamta Lulla (2018). Police is still looking for Second World War army passport owner. Red Deer Advocate. 22 January.

$30,000 in paintings stolen from St-Denis gallery

CTV (2018). $30,000 in paintings stolen from St-Denis gallery. CTV. 9 January.

Bail hearing delayed for man accused in Montreal art thefts

Paul Cherry (2018). Bail hearing delayed for man accused in Montreal art thefts. Montreal Gazette. 3 January.

Ancient Indigenous arrowhead discovered at Fort York, turned over to city 80 years later

Samantha Beattie (2018). Ancient Indigenous arrowhead discovered at Fort York, turned over to city 80 years later. The Star. 1 January.

Public art committee calls for group to include 2 or more Indigenous people

CBC (2017). Public art committee calls for group to include 2 or more Indigenous people. CBC. 10 December.

'Tears shed' after salmon art disappears from Saint John street

Connell Smith (2017). 'Tears shed' after salmon art disappears from Saint John street. CBC. 8 December.

The legally murky hobby of metal detecting in Nova Scotia

Cory Funk (2017). The legally murky hobby of metal detecting in Nova Scotia. The Signal. 24 November.

Accused of Having Wanted to Sell a Fake Riopelle on eBay

The Quebec Telegram (2017). Accused of Having Wanted to Sell a Fake Riopelle on eBay. The Quebec Telegram. 23 November.

Cancellation of Max Stern exhibition an affront to memory

Montreal Gazette (2017). Cancellation of Max Stern exhibition an affront to memory. Montreal Gazette. 17 November.

'The discussion is over': Student calls for return of Louis Riel's walking stick to Métis

Jen Gerson (2017). 'The discussion is over': Student calls for return of Louis Riel's walking stick to Métis. National Post. 2 November.

Artifact for sale on eBay questioned by Saskatchewan Metis community

Laura Woodward (2017). Artifact for sale on eBay questioned by Saskatchewan Metis community. CTV. 27 October.

Works by 'Michelangelo of Montreal' stored in Château Dufresne at risk, group charges

Susan Schwartz (2017). Works by 'Michelangelo of Montreal' stored in Château Dufresne at risk, group charges. Montreal Gazette. 27 October.

Why Isn't Anyone Searching for Montreal's Stolen Masterpieces?

Anthony Amore (2017). Why Isn't Anyone Searching for Montreal's Stolen Masterpieces?. Observer. 12 October.

More than $20,000 in handcrafted items stolen from First Nations store

Mark Melnychuck (2017). More than $20,000 in handcrafted items stolen from First Nations store. Regina Leader-Post. 12 October.

Heist at Whistler art gallery spurs police to ask for public's help

Ashley Burr (2017). Heist at Whistler art gallery spurs police to ask for public's help. Global News. 26 September.

National Inuit org honours return of stolen Nunatsiavut remains

Nunatsiaq News (2017). National Inuit org honours return of stolen Nunatsiavut remains. Nunatsiaq Online. 26 September.

Meet Kevin McCormick, the man who made it his mission to return Canada's lost military medals

Alison Crawford (2017). Meet Kevin McCormick, the man who made it his mission to return Canada's lost military medals. CBC. 25 September.

RCMP inks deal to return Louis Riel artifacts to Métis people

Alex Soloducha (2017). RCMP inks deal to return Louis Riel artifacts to Métis people. CBC. 23 September.

Public art policy suspended by Calgary city council pending review

CBC (2017). Public art policy suspended by Calgary city council pending review. CBC. 14 September.

Night at the museum: Why the great skylight caper at the MMFA remains unsolved, 45 years later

Marilla Steuter-Martin (2017). Night at the museum: Why the great skylight caper at the MMFA remains unsolved, 45 years later. CBC. 4 September.

Bowfort Towers 'never meant to be an Indigenous artwork,' city and Treaty 7 chiefs say in joint statement

CBC (2017). Bowfort Towers 'never meant to be an Indigenous artwork,' city and Treaty 7 chiefs say in joint statement. CBC. 31 August.

Blackfoot artists call Calgary art installation 'theft of culture'

Brandi Morin (2017). Blackfoot artists call Calgary art installation 'theft of culture'. CBC. 14 August.

Their fathers saved a priceless Dutch art collection from the Nazis

Denise Ryan (2017). Their fathers saved a priceless Dutch art collection from the Nazis. The Province. 12 August.

Calgary's mayor says Blackfoot knowledge keeper was consulted about Bowfort Towers art

Tamara Pimentel (2017). Calgary's mayor says Blackfoot knowledge keeper was consulted about Bowfort Towers art. APTN News. 11 August.

'Heartbroken' artist seeks community's help in finding stolen sculpture

Dave Battagello (2017). 'Heartbroken' artist seeks community's help in finding stolen sculpture. Windsor Star. 11 August.

It belongs in a museum: Bones stolen from Edmonton archaeological site

Zoe Todd (2017). It belongs in a museum: Bones stolen from Edmonton archaeological site. CBC. 9 August.

Art vandals attack Wolfville Uncommon Comon Art sites

Steven Slipp (2017). Art vandals attack Wolfville Uncommon Comon Art sites. Kings County Advertiser. 3 August.

Totem pole statuette stolen from shop

Nanaimo News Bulletin (2017). Totem pole statuette stolen from shop. Nanaimo News Bulletin. 29 July.

Artists elated to recover flame-shooting sculptures stolen after Calgary Stampede

Robson Fletcher (2017). Artists elated to recover flame-shooting sculptures stolen after Calgary Stampede. CBC. 20 July.

Mi'kmaq leaders urge protesters to leave Cornwallis statue standing

The Chronicle Herald (2017). Mi'kmaq leaders urge protesters to leave Cornwallis statue standing. The Chronicle Herald. 13 July.

Cultural gem or 'tax grab'? $20M in Annie Leibovitz photos caught in Canadian quandary

Richard Cuthbertson, Susan Allen, Jack Julian (2017). Cultural gem or 'tax grab'? $20M in Annie Leibovitz photos caught in Canadian quandary. CBC. 12 July.

Edmonton artist turns to public for help after carload of paintings stolen

Jonny Wakefield (2017). Edmonton artist turns to public for help after carload of paintings stolen. Edmonton Journal. 11 July.

First Nations heirlooms stolen from Vancouver Island family recovered

Alexa Huffman (2017). First Nations heirlooms stolen from Vancouver Island family recovered. CHEK. 5 July.

Severed toe used in famous Yukon cocktail returned with an apology

The Canadian Press (2017). Severed toe used in famous Yukon cocktail returned with an apology. CTV. 23 June.

$18,000 painting stolen from downtown Montreal art gallery

Montreal Gazette (2017). $18,000 painting stolen from downtown Montreal art gallery. Montreal Gazette. 21 June.

Man sought in theft of famous 'Sourtoe Cocktail' toe from Yukon bar

Maura Forrest (2017). Man sought in theft of famous 'Sourtoe Cocktail' toe from Yukon bar. National Post. 20 June.

Stolen documents bought at yard sale returned to Jack Miner Sanctuary

CTV (2017). Stolen documents bought at yard sale returned to Jack Miner Sanctuary. CTV. 19 June.

Carving honouring man's late wife stolen from Burnaby home

CTV (2017). Carving honouring man's late wife stolen from Burnaby home. CTV. 13 June.

Renewed demand made to Scotland for return of stolen native American skulls

Cahal Milmo (2017). Renewed demand made to Scotland for return of stolen native American skulls. iNews. 12 June.

Ancient Skulls to be given to M'Chigeeng First Nation

Rocco Franfione (2017). Ancient Skulls to be given to M'Chigeeng First Nation. My Espanola Now. 6 June.

Ontario Gov't Overpaying For Giant Counterfeit Of My Rubber Duck: Artist

Zi-Ann Lum (2017). Ontario Gov't Overpaying For Giant Counterfeit Of My Rubber Duck: Artist. Huffington Post. 2 June.

Museum urged to return body of Beothuk chief to Canada

Chris Foote (2017). Museum urged to return body of Beothuk chief to Canada. STV. 2 June.

Paintings stolen from Nepean gallery

Elise von Scheel (2017). Paintings stolen from Nepean gallery. CBC. 2 June.

Indigenous groups in Canada call for National Museum of Scotland to return human remains

Michael Gray (2017). Indigenous groups in Canada call for National Museum of Scotland to return human remains. Common Space. 30 May.

Rare Violin Stolen From Irish Musician

VOCM (2017). Rare Violin Stolen From Irish Musician. VOCM. 29 May.

Indigenous leaders unite for return of Beothuk remains, inclusion in MMIWG inquiry

Peter Cowan (2017). Indigenous leaders unite for return of Beothuk remains, inclusion in MMIWG inquiry. CBC. 26 May.

Dam Buster's family appeal for help to trace stolen airman's logbook

Sally Wardle (2017). Dam Buster's family appeal for help to trace stolen airman's logbook. The Irish News. 20 May.

Fort Heritage plaques stolen

Lindsay Morey (2017). Fort Heritage plaques stolen. Fort Saskatchewan Record. 11 May.

Toronto gallery pulls Amanda PL's exhibit amid complaints of cultural appropriation

Cassandra Szklarski (2017). Toronto gallery pulls Amanda PL's exhibit amid complaints of cultural appropriation. Metro. 7 May.

A Group of Seven mystery

Marsha Lederman (2017). A Group of Seven mystery. The Globe and Mail. 6 May.

Cuthand: Indigenous artifacts belong with indigenous people

Doug Cuthand (2017). Cuthand: Indigenous artifacts belong with indigenous people. Saskatoon Star Phoenix. 29 April.

Maple Syrup Thief Gets 5 Years in Prison, $1.2 Million Fine

Kelly Faircloth (2017). Maple Syrup Thief Gets 5 Years in Prison, $1.2 Million Fine. Jezebel. 24 April.

Karma chameleon: Artist forgives painting's thieves after one returns it face-to-face

CBC (2017). Karma chameleon: Artist forgives painting's thieves after one returns it face-to-face. CBC. 22 April.

Treasured wartime documents returned

Bill Kaufmann (2017). Treasured wartime documents returned. Nanton News. 20 April.

Carved mask stolen from Yukon government building

CBC (2017). Carved mask stolen from Yukon government building. CBC. 7 April.

The Nazi art hunter fighting for the return of stolen masterpieces

Mark Saunokonoko (2017). The Nazi art hunter fighting for the return of stolen masterpieces. 9 News. 27 March.

Thieves Take a Chunk of Change, All 221 Pounds of It, From a Berlin Museum

Melissa Eddy (2017). Thieves Take a Chunk of Change, All 221 Pounds of It, From a Berlin Museum. The New York Times. 27 March.

Jail time for man who sold stolen plaques, sculpture

Sue Yanagisawa (2017). Jail time for man who sold stolen plaques, sculpture. The Whig. 19 March.

Windsor art heist: $20,000 taken in early morning break-in

Craig Pearson (2017). Windsor art heist: $20,000 taken in early morning break-in. Windsor Star. 13 March.

Police seek tips on stolen sculpture

CBC (2017). Police seek tips on stolen sculpture. CBC. 9 March.

Donald Ian McCaw's Solution for Preserving Art: Bury It

Blake Gopnik (2017). Donald Ian McCaw's Solution for Preserving Art: Bury It. ArtNet News. 3 March.

Federal government agrees to return Métis artifacts

Jason Warick (2017). Federal government agrees to return Métis artifacts. CBC. 1 March.

Jasper Johns Stolen Drawings Case Fred Dorfman Gallery Sued

Artlyst (2017). Jasper Johns Stolen Drawings Case Fred Dorfman Gallery Sued. Artlyst. 26 February.

Painting stolen by Nazis finally returned to heirs of Jewish art gallery

Chris Perez (2017). Painting stolen by Nazis finally returned to heirs of Jewish art gallery. New York Post. 8 February.

Royal Canadian Mint employee who hid stolen gold in his bum gets 30 months in prison

Mike Blanchfield (2017). Royal Canadian Mint employee who hid stolen gold in his bum gets 30 months in prison. The Hamilton Spectator. 2 February.

Recovery of three stolen Riopelle paintings just tip of iceberg

Les Perreaux (2017). Recovery of three stolen Riopelle paintings just tip of iceberg. The Globe and Mail. 26 January.

SQ art squad seizes stolen Riopelle paintings

CTV (2017). SQ art squad seizes stolen Riopelle paintings. CTV. 25 January.

RCMP investigate art theft and other crimes

Fairview Post (2017). RCMP investigate art theft and other crimes. Fairview Post. 25 January.

70 pieces of art worth $750K stolen in northern Alberta: RCMP

Global News (2017). 70 pieces of art worth $750K stolen in northern Alberta: RCMP. Global News. 19 January.

'Nothing fishy': Canadian owners of ancient fossils repatriated to China deny any wrongdoing

Douglas Quan (2017). 'Nothing fishy': Canadian owners of ancient fossils repatriated to China deny any wrongdoing. National Post. 17 January.

Canada returns two 200 million-year-old marine fossils smuggled from China

Douglas Quan (2017). Canada returns two 200 million-year-old marine fossils smuggled from China. National Post. 12 January.

Khajuraho to get back 'Parrot Lady'

Rabindra Nath Choudhury (2017). Khajuraho to get back 'Parrot Lady'. Deccan Chronicle. 3 January.

Can street art be preserved? Undoing of a Montreal mural raises questions

Elias Abboud (2016). Can street art be preserved? Undoing of a Montreal mural raises questions. CBC. 28 December.

Getting art back that was stolen by the Nazis has a share of success stories, but sometimes it's too late for the rightful owner to appreciate

Robert Fulford (2016). Getting art back that was stolen by the Nazis has a share of success stories, but sometimes it's too late for the rightful owner to appreciate. National Post. 20 December.

Montreal project helps solve issue around recovering Nazi-stolen art

Sara Angel (2016). Montreal project helps solve issue around recovering Nazi-stolen art. The Globe and Mail. 16 December.

Nazi-looted paintings belonging to Montrealer Max Stern recovered

Montreal Gazette (2016). Nazi-looted paintings belonging to Montrealer Max Stern recovered. Montreal Gazette. 13 December.

Guelph police looking for man who stole art from downtown cafe

Chris Seto (2016). Guelph police looking for man who stole art from downtown cafe. Guelph Mercury Tribune. 13 December.

Two Dutch Old Masters returned to estate of Jewish dealer Max Stern

Catherine Hickley (2016). Two Dutch Old Masters returned to estate of Jewish dealer Max Stern. The Art Newspaper. 12 December.

'My stomach dropped': Artist discovers her 'stolen' work on shirts being sold at Winners

Rosa Marchitelli (2016). 'My stomach dropped': Artist discovers her 'stolen' work on shirts being sold at Winners. CBC. 9 December.

Statue had been sold as scrap metal

Ian MacAlpine (2016). Statue had been sold as scrap metal. Thewhig.com. 7 December.

Kivi group leads search for stolen paintings

Jim Moodie (2016). Kivi group leads search for stolen paintings. The Sudbury Star. 5 December.

The One That Waddled Away: Retracing a Weighty Gold Theft

Michael Wilson (2016). The One That Waddled Away: Retracing a Weighty Gold Theft. The New York Times. 4 December.

Toronto police search for stolen art worth more than $50K

Julia Whalen (2016). Toronto police search for stolen art worth more than $50K. CBC. 23 November.

Facebook help in stolen art mystery may lead to more trouble

CBC (2016). Facebook help in stolen art mystery may lead to more trouble. CBC. 23 November.

Stolen concrete raven returns to Ottawa artist's studio

CBC (2016). Stolen concrete raven returns to Ottawa artist's studio. CBC. 21 November.

'I was really quite angry': Yellowknife carvings stolen

Mike Gibbins (2016). 'I was really quite angry': Yellowknife carvings stolen. My YellowKnife Now. 21 November.

Sur les traces d'œuvres d'art volées par les nazis

On the traces of works of art stolen by the Nazis

Dominique Scali (2016). Sur les traces d'œuvres d'art volées par les nazis. Journal de Montreal. 20 November.

Vancouver police investigate Downtown Eastside art heist

Scott Brown (2016). Vancouver police investigate Downtown Eastside art heist. Vancouver Sun. 17 November.

Donation Returns Over 200 Indigenous Art Objects to British Columbia

Allison Meier (2016). Donation Returns Over 200 Indigenous Art Objects to British Columbia. Hyperallergic. 16 November.

To be seen nevermore? Raven sculpture vanishes from artist's downtown studio

Megan Gillis (2016). To be seen nevermore? Raven sculpture vanishes from artist's downtown studio. Ottawa Citizen. 14 November.

Thief rides off with 'priceless' sculpture from Edmonton gallery

Scott Stevenson (2016). Thief rides off with 'priceless' sculpture from Edmonton gallery. CBC. 10 November.

Ring the alarm: Legendary bell precious to Métis nation is missing — again

CBC (2016). Ring the alarm: Legendary bell precious to Métis nation is missing — again. CBC. 2 November.

Students questioned over cenotaph graffiti

John Law (2016). Students questioned over cenotaph graffiti. Well and Tribune. 1 November.

Card thefts prompt Hall of Fame to reduce hours, add security cameras

CKWS (2016). Card thefts prompt Hall of Fame to reduce hours, add security cameras. CKWS. 28 October.

Valuable hockey cards stolen from OHHOF

CKWS (2016). Valuable hockey cards stolen from OHHOF. CKWS. 27 October.

First maple syrup, now fir resin subject of lucrative heist

CBC (2016). First maple syrup, now fir resin subject of lucrative heist. CBC. 25 October.

Gallery Files Lawsuit Against Agnes Martin Authentication Committee

Amah-Rose Abrams (2016). Gallery Files Lawsuit Against Agnes Martin Authentication Committee. ArtNet News. 25 October.

Art theft from Vancouver church shocks local fabric artists

Karin Larsen (2016). Art theft from Vancouver church shocks local fabric artists. CBC. 24 October.

Stolen Jesus head returned to Sudbury church

Inside Ottawa Valley (2016). Stolen Jesus head returned to Sudbury church. Inside Ottawa Valley. 23 October.

Art stolen from Steinberg heir likely to go to organized crime: expert

Paul Cherry (2016). Art stolen from Steinberg heir likely to go to organized crime: expert. Montreal Gazette. 21 October.

Baby Jesus statue in Canada turns heads with artists' 'shocking' restoration

Ashifa Kassam (2016). Baby Jesus statue in Canada turns heads with artists' 'shocking' restoration. The Guardian. 20 October.

Man jailed 2 years for possessing stolen N.B. Museum plaques

Jericho Knopp (2016). Man jailed 2 years for possessing stolen N.B. Museum plaques. CBC. 13 October.

Man pleads guilty in New Brunswick Museum plaque theft case

Jericho Knopp (2016). Man pleads guilty in New Brunswick Museum plaque theft case. CBC. 28 September.

Last two remaining 'Indian Bridge' figures stolen from city storage yard

Reg Clayton (2016). Last two remaining 'Indian Bridge' figures stolen from city storage yard. Kenora Daily Miner and News. 21 September.

Royal Canadian Mint employee allegedly smuggled $140,000 worth of gold in his butt

Ben Guarino (2016). Royal Canadian Mint employee allegedly smuggled $140,000 worth of gold in his butt. The Washington Post. 21 September.

Ancient artifact hidden in sock by Belgium tourist proves very costly

David Strege (2016). Ancient artifact hidden in sock by Belgium tourist proves very costly. GrindTV. 19 September.

B.C. allocates $2 million for First Nations repatriation efforts

CBC (2016). B.C. allocates $2 million for First Nations repatriation efforts. CBC. 13 September.

Robbed of our antiquities

Alan Wade (2016). Robbed of our antiquities. The Chronicle Journal. 11 September.

Stolen 116-year-old notebook puts focus on pioneer museum in Chilliwack

Chilliwack Times (2016). Stolen 116-year-old notebook puts focus on pioneer museum in Chilliwack. Chilliwack Times. 1 September.

Cambridge artist's Gord Downie portrait stolen by T-shirt sellers

Lisa Rutledge (2016). Cambridge artist's Gord Downie portrait stolen by T-shirt sellers. Cambridge Times. 30 August.

Ottawa backs request for return of Beothuk remains from Scotland

Dean Beeby (2016). Ottawa backs request for return of Beothuk remains from Scotland. CBC. 25 August.

Artist Peter Doig wins case over painting he said was not his work

BBC News (2016). Artist Peter Doig wins case over painting he said was not his work. BBC News. 24 August.

Shambhala thief makes off with painting

Will Johnson (2016). Shambhala thief makes off with painting. Nelson Star. 8 August.

Heavy bronze plaques stolen from New Brunswick Museum

Rachel Cave (2016). Heavy bronze plaques stolen from New Brunswick Museum. CBC. 2 August.

Famous Salvador Dali sculpture vandalized in Quebec City

Raquel Fletcher (2016). Famous Salvador Dali sculpture vandalized in Quebec City. Global News. 28 July.

Inuit press claim for co-ownership of Franklin artifacts

Dean Beeby (2016). Inuit press claim for co-ownership of Franklin artifacts. CBC. 24 July.

First Nation to use blockades if needed to protect ancient B.C. burial site

Camille Bains (2016). First Nation to use blockades if needed to protect ancient B.C. burial site. The Globe and Mail. 18 July.

Art thief John Mark Tillmann granted full parole

Blair Rhodes (2016). Art thief John Mark Tillmann granted full parole. CBC. 12 July.

The nagging question behind the mysterious theft of a $7.5 million golden eagle

Douglas Quan (2016). The nagging question behind the mysterious theft of a $7.5 million golden eagle. National Post. 7 July.

Ottawa pledges support for B.C. plan to repatriate First Nations artifacts

Rob Shaw (2016). Ottawa pledges support for B.C. plan to repatriate First Nations artifacts. Vancouver Sun. 6 July.

Heirlooms stolen from a Japanese-Canadian family in 1943 back in B.C.

Kirstie Hudson (2016). Heirlooms stolen from a Japanese-Canadian family in 1943 back in B.C.. CBC. 5 July.

Japanese-Canadians' stolen history brought to light

Richard Watts (2016). Japanese-Canadians' stolen history brought to light. Times Colonist. 29 June.

Homer Watson reproduction stolen from Waterloo library

Ryan Flanagan (2016). Homer Watson reproduction stolen from Waterloo library. CTV. 28 June.

Stolen University of Victoria native art recovered

Mary Griffin (2016). Stolen University of Victoria native art recovered. CHEK. 25 June.

First Nations shrine collecting dust in New York museum's basement

Brian Morton (2016). First Nations shrine collecting dust in New York museum's basement. Vancouver Sun. 23 June.

B.C. Premier wants First Nations remains and cultural artifacts returned from U.S. museums

Rob Shaw (2016). B.C. Premier wants First Nations remains and cultural artifacts returned from U.S. museums. Vancouver Sun. 21 June.

How Indigenous artists are taking back what the fashion industry stole

Leah Collins (2016). How Indigenous artists are taking back what the fashion industry stole. CBC. 17 June.

Damien Hirst Sued Over Jewelry Line Plagiarism

Henri Neuendorf (2016). Damien Hirst Sued Over Jewelry Line Plagiarism. ArtNet News. 15 June.

Not a scam: statue owner

Jessica Kerr (2016). Not a scam: statue owner. Delta Optimist. 15 June.

The battle between artists and fraudsters in today's digital age

Marcie Good (2016). The battle between artists and fraudsters in today's digital age. BC Business. 3 June.

Crime victim asking P.E.I. to be on lookout for valuable coffee table

Ryan Ross (2016). Crime victim asking P.E.I. to be on lookout for valuable coffee table. The Guardian. 1 June.

Missing: Horse skull from Yukon's Carcross desert

Paul Tukker (2016). Missing: Horse skull from Yukon's Carcross desert. CBC. 30 May.

Golden Eagle statue stolen in Delta, valued at $6 million

Cassidy Oliver (2016). Golden Eagle statue stolen in Delta, valued at $6 million. Vancouver Sun. 30 May.

Infamous artifact thief John Tillman granted day parole extension

Heide Pearson (2016). Infamous artifact thief John Tillman granted day parole extension. Global News. 26 May.

John Tillmann's alleged threats against ex-wife prevent his full parole

Elizabeth Chiu (2016). John Tillmann's alleged threats against ex-wife prevent his full parole. CBC. 25 May.

A treasure returned

Kristine Power (2016). A treasure returned. Memorial University Gazette. 22 April.

Vandals target local dinosaur sculpture

Prince George Citizen (2016). Vandals target local dinosaur sculpture. Prince George Citizen. 19 April.

Montreal art gallery displays paintings 'stolen' from the Internet

Robert Everett-Greene (2016). Montreal art gallery displays paintings 'stolen' from the Internet. The Globe and Mail. 19 April.

Archeologist calls for national strategy to protect shipwrecks from looting

Adina Bresge (2016). Archeologist calls for national strategy to protect shipwrecks from looting. City News. 12 April.

Canadian military loses bizarre items including flute, hockey net, mannequins

Marie-Danielle Smith (2016). Canadian military loses bizarre items including flute, hockey net, mannequins. Embassy. 23 March.

Art and activism collide at Iraqi artefact exhibition in Toronto

Jillian D'Amours (2016). Art and activism collide at Iraqi artefact exhibition in Toronto. Middle East Eye. 17 March.

Buried Souls: How Ontario bulldozed through a rare Huron-Wendat burial site in Barrie

Kenneth Jackson (2016). Buried Souls: How Ontario bulldozed through a rare Huron-Wendat burial site in Barrie. APTN News. 9 March.

N.L. artist upset after painting sent through Canada Post is stolen

Andrew Sampson (2016). N.L. artist upset after painting sent through Canada Post is stolen. CBC. 4 March.

Moncton's Assumption Gallery has 2 paintings stolen

CBC (2016). Moncton's Assumption Gallery has 2 paintings stolen. CBC. 1 March.

$5,000 statue stolen from Ottawa restaurant

Justin Samanski-Langille (2016). $5,000 statue stolen from Ottawa restaurant. Ottawa Sun. 25 February.

Vancouver artist a repeat victim of thieves targeting his paintings and art supplies

Stephanie Ip (2016). Vancouver artist a repeat victim of thieves targeting his paintings and art supplies. The Province. 6 February.

Someone has stolen a hockey-stick holding metal beaver from outside an Edmonton home

Janet French (2016). Someone has stolen a hockey-stick holding metal beaver from outside an Edmonton home. National Post. 25 January.

Thieves make off with prized art works from Iqaluit museum

Steve Ducharme (2016). Thieves make off with prized art works from Iqaluit museum. Nunatsiaq Online. 22 January.

History museum staff silenced after raising ethical objections to buying Empress of Ireland artifacts

Don Butler (2016). History museum staff silenced after raising ethical objections to buying Empress of Ireland artifacts. National Post. 15 January.

Thief returns photo stolen from Halifax alehouse after social-media manhunt

Michael Tutton (2016). Thief returns photo stolen from Halifax alehouse after social-media manhunt. The Hamilton Spectator. 14 January.

Bathurst police search for thief after $10K painting stolen

Bridget Yard (2016). Bathurst police search for thief after $10K painting stolen. CBC. 7 January.

Royal Ontario Museum caught up in looted antiquities investigation

Nazim Baksh (2015). Royal Ontario Museum caught up in looted antiquities investigation. CBC. 21 December.

Former Art Gallery of Northumberland curator Dorette Carter found guilty

Todd McEwen (2015). Former Art Gallery of Northumberland curator Dorette Carter found guilty. Northumberland News. 21 December.

Closing the book on John Mark Tillmann's stolen antiques

Aaron Hutchins (2015). Closing the book on John Mark Tillmann's stolen antiques. Maclean's. 14 December.

Inuit shaman parka 'copied' by KTZ design well-studied by anthropologists

Sima Sahar Zerehi (2015). Inuit shaman parka 'copied' by KTZ design well-studied by anthropologists. CBC. 2 December.

Looted artefacts from occupied Cyprus returned

In Cyprus (2015). Looted artefacts from occupied Cyprus returned. Parikiaki. 28 November.

Alexander Keith's beer bottle may be seized from Halifax diver

Brett Ruskin (2015). Alexander Keith's beer bottle may be seized from Halifax diver. CBC. 27 November.

U.K. fashion house pulls copied Inuit design, here's their apology

CBC (2015). U.K. fashion house pulls copied Inuit design, here's their apology. CBC. 27 November.

Woman who found 900-year-old 'Parrot Lady' statue Canada presented to India still convinced it's just a 'nice knock-off'

Douglas Quan (2015). Woman who found 900-year-old 'Parrot Lady' statue Canada presented to India still convinced it's just a 'nice knock-off'. National Post. 27 November.

Quebec police joins search for Nazi-looted Stern art

Janice Arnold (2015). Quebec police joins search for Nazi-looted Stern art. The Canadian Jewish News. 25 November.

Court case of former Art Gallery of Northumberland curator Dorette Carter pushed to Dec. 21

Northumberland News (2015). Court case of former Art Gallery of Northumberland curator Dorette Carter pushed to Dec. 21. Northumberland News. 23 November.

In search of looted art

Lynn Curwin (2015). In search of looted art. Truro Daily News. 20 November.

Halifax police seek bell stolen from Princess of Acadia ferry

CTV (2015). Halifax police seek bell stolen from Princess of Acadia ferry. CTV. 18 November.

Charity art work stolen from Arnprior restaurant

John Carter (2015). Charity art work stolen from Arnprior restaurant. Inside Ottawa Valley. 11 November.

Bronze sculptures go missing from Beach gallery

Joanna Lavoie (2015). Bronze sculptures go missing from Beach gallery. Inside Toronto. 10 November.

Stolen medals resurface in time for Remembrance Day

Mark McNeil (2015). Stolen medals resurface in time for Remembrance Day. The Hamilton Spectator. 10 November.

Lawyer teaches natives how to reclaim looted art

Lila Sarick (2015). Lawyer teaches natives how to reclaim looted art. The Canadian Jewish News. 6 November.

Art Restoration

Krystina Mierins (2015). Art Restoration. UC Observer. 1 November.

Vandalism of REDress art project seen as further violation of missing and murdered aboriginal women

Dave Squires (2015). Vandalism of REDress art project seen as further violation of missing and murdered aboriginal women. Global News. 30 October.

Batman, Captain America vintage comics stolen from Dartmouth driveway

Anjuli Patil (2015). Batman, Captain America vintage comics stolen from Dartmouth driveway. CBC. 28 October.

Sticky situation: maple syrup bandits face Quebec courts for infamous heist

Jared Lindzon (2015). Sticky situation: maple syrup bandits face Quebec courts for infamous heist. The Guardian. 18 October.

Painting reported stolen from Vancouver gallery's show for disabled artists

The Province (2015). Painting reported stolen from Vancouver gallery's show for disabled artists. The Province. 17 October.

ICE returns stolen Charles Darwin book

ICE (2015). ICE returns stolen Charles Darwin book. ICE. 8 October.

Beach Boys surfboard stolen from Calgary-area casino returned safe

Bill Kaufmann (2015). Beach Boys surfboard stolen from Calgary-area casino returned safe. Calgary Sun. 18 September.

On eve of Exhibition, historic medals stolen

Kevin Rothbauer (2015). On eve of Exhibition, historic medals stolen. Cowichan Valley Citizen. 11 September.

Canada returns seized Phoenician artifact to Lebanon

Dean Beeby (2015). Canada returns seized Phoenician artifact to Lebanon. CBC. 5 September.

Richmond man pleads guilty to complex Chinese treasure 'gold' scam

Jennifer Saltman (2015). Richmond man pleads guilty to complex Chinese treasure 'gold' scam. The Province. 4 September.

Canada's biggest art theft still unsolved

Marc Montgomery (2015). Canada's biggest art theft still unsolved. Radio Canada International. 4 September.

Sticky fingers deprive city of special artifacts, from cannons to 300-pound sculptures

Alison Shouldice (2015). Sticky fingers deprive city of special artifacts, from cannons to 300-pound sculptures. The Star. 30 August.

Sculpture stolen from Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery found

CTV (2015). Sculpture stolen from Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery found. CTV. 13 August.

Adolf Hitler book stolen from rural museum north of Winnipeg

CBC (2015). Adolf Hitler book stolen from rural museum north of Winnipeg. CBC. 10 August.

Mounties investigating after Black Diamond artist's paintings pinched from auction

Laura Booth (2015). Mounties investigating after Black Diamond artist's paintings pinched from auction. Calgary Sun. 8 August.

'Unique' arrows discovered in stolen SUV

Laura Fraser (2015). 'Unique' arrows discovered in stolen SUV. Herald News. 1 August.

Neo-Nazi group loses appeal to inherit $250K coin collection

CBC (2015). Neo-Nazi group loses appeal to inherit $250K coin collection. CBC. 31 July.

Finding stolen works a huge challenge

Lila Sarick (2015). Finding stolen works a huge challenge. The Canadian Jewish News. 29 July.

Returning Nazi-looted art in Canada

Lila Sarick (2015). Returning Nazi-looted art in Canada. The Canadian Jewish News. 29 July.

Chapel Island First Nation celebrates return of historic altar

Peggy MacDonald (2015). Chapel Island First Nation celebrates return of historic altar. CBC. 20 July.

Opinion: Return the Manitou Stone to its rightful owners

Howard Plotkin (2015). Opinion: Return the Manitou Stone to its rightful owners. Edmonton Journal. 15 July.

Midnight thief steals $160,000 sculpture from Westmount art gallery

John Meagher (2015). Midnight thief steals $160,000 sculpture from Westmount art gallery. Montreal Gazette. 30 June.

Chinese visitor face charges in ancient art scam

Chuck Chiang (2015). Chinese visitor face charges in ancient art scam. Vancouver Sun. 29 June.

Outrage after "disgusting" thieves steal massive veterans' memorial from Calgary cemetery

Michael Platt (2015). Outrage after "disgusting" thieves steal massive veterans' memorial from Calgary cemetery. Calgary Sun. 28 June.

Victimized by Vandals

Gabriela Panza-Beltrandi (2015). Victimized by Vandals. Cold Lake Sun. 22 June.

Ukraine community seeks return of cultural artifact

Sarah Moore (2015). Ukraine community seeks return of cultural artifact. Timmins Press. 22 June.

Silverton Inn looted

Greg Nesteroff (2015). Silverton Inn looted. Nelson Star. 26 May.

'Stolen' Beothuk remains need to come home from Scotland, Mi'sel Joe says

CBC (2015). 'Stolen' Beothuk remains need to come home from Scotland, Mi'sel Joe says. CBC. 25 May.

Thief targets Nazi memorabilia in Red Deer Antique Mall theft

Kyle Morris (2015). Thief targets Nazi memorabilia in Red Deer Antique Mall theft. 630 CHED. 8 May.

Thief targets Nazi memorabilia in Red Deer Antique Mall theft

Kyle Morris (2015). Thief targets Nazi memorabilia in Red Deer Antique Mall theft. 630 CHED. 8 May.

Thousands of artifacts stolen by John Tillmann going home

Clare Mellor (2015). Thousands of artifacts stolen by John Tillmann going home. The Chronicle Herald. 31 March.

Raiders of the lost bell

Simon Arseneau (2015). Raiders of the lost bell. Meridian Booster. 26 March.

Ancient Chinese treasures scam resurfaces in Richmond

Tiffany Crawford (2015). Ancient Chinese treasures scam resurfaces in Richmond. Vancouver Sun. 25 March.

ASI experts to inspect sandstone sculpture seized in Canada

Press Trust of India (2015). ASI experts to inspect sandstone sculpture seized in Canada. Business Standard. 24 March.

Seized bagpipes to be returned to piping pair

Michael Cousineau (2014). Seized bagpipes to be returned to piping pair. The Union Leader. 4 August.

Neo-Nazi group loses bid to inherit $250K coin collection

CBC (2014). Neo-Nazi group loses bid to inherit $250K coin collection. CBC. 6 June.

Another stolen painting to be returned to museum in Hantsport

Ashley Thompson (2014). Another stolen painting to be returned to museum in Hantsport. Nova News Now. 5 May.

Vancouver Island First Nation recovers historic blanket that turned up at Paris auction 100 years after it disappeared

Tristin Hopper (2014). Vancouver Island First Nation recovers historic blanket that turned up at Paris auction 100 years after it disappeared. National Post. 10 April.

19th Century Schadow painting returned to Stern estate

James Adams (2014). 19th Century Schadow painting returned to Stern estate. The Globe and Mail. 7 April.