A peace bond can be ordered for a maximum of twelve months. Breaking a peace bond or a restraining order is a criminal offence for which the offender can be arrested and charged. You should keep records of when and how he harasses you and report it to the police. The police will only take action if it is clear that the terms of the order or peace bond have been broken. That is why it is extremely important to be very clear in the order what the abuser is forbidden to do.
Harassment is a criminal offence even if there is no restraining order or peace bond.
Harassment occurs when a person has reasonable fear for her safety or for the safety of someone else. All such behaviour should be written down and reported to the police. If you see him while a restraining order or peace bond is in effect, he may be able to apply to the court for the order to be lifted because even you are not keeping the terms. Even if he does not apply to lift the orders, you will have a hard time persuading a judge to make another order if you feel you need it after one order ends. Even though I have a restraining order, I am still afraid for my kids and myself.