Mayor Ford lays low, following crack cocaine allegations
May 19th, 2013 | Comments (0)
It looks like Toronto Mayor Rob Ford won’t be appearing on his weekly radio show, “The City”, on Sunday. Ford is keeping a low profile after the allegations he was captured on a cellphone video, appearing to smoke crack cocaine. The Mayor usually shares hosting duties for his two-hour talk show with his brother, Doug. Ford has called the crack smoking allegations ridiculous — and part of a smear campaign by the Toronto Star. But City Councillor Josh Matlow is urging him to give a more detailed response. He says it would be unwise to remain silent.
Victoria Day Weekend: What’s Open and Closed
May 18th, 2013 | Comments (0)
With the long weekend upon us, Durham Radio News has put together a list of what’s opened and closed. The LCBO and Beer Stores will remain open on Saturday and Sunday, but will close their doors on Monday. Government offices, libraries, schools, and banks will be also stay shut. Most retailers, grocery stores, and shopping malls, including Pickering Town Cente and the Oshawa Centre will be closed. Keep in mind, there’s no garbage pick-up or mail delivery. People with blue box pick-up will have their collection date moved to Tuesday. But there is some good news for people looking for something to do … shoppers can still go to the Eaton Centre, Vaughan Mills or Square One on Victoria Day. There’s also family-fun attractions open on Monday: the Toronto Zoo, Canada’s Wonderland, and Centerville Amusement Park. GO Transit will be running on a Sunday schedule and Toronto Island Ferry will be operating on their spring/fall schedule. If you want to catch some fireworks, check out Ashbridges Bay Park, Canada’s Wonderland, Dundas Driving Park or Blue Mountain. For more information on events, check out KX96’s Events Page.
Tim Bosma murder suspect reportedly connected to missing woman
May 18th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The Tim Bosma case is getting even more strange. As the 27-year-old suspect in the homicide investigation is now connected to a missing womans case. Dellen Millard was reportedly the last call Laura Babcock made before she dissappeared in June 2012. Her ex-boyfriend, Shawn Lerner, says the pair had been friends for years and her phone records show eight calls made to Millard before she vanished. Lerner says after seeing the records, Millard apparently told him “she was calling looking for drugs and a place to stay”.
Panda exhibit opens at Toronto Zoo
May 18th, 2013 | Comments (0)
It’s a big day at the Toronto Zoo. A pair of giant pandas on loan from China are making their public debut at 9:30 a.m. Saturday morning. During private tours Friday, one of the pandas seemed to embrace the spotlight. Da Mao, the four-year-old male, strutted outside and basked in the attention from dozens of guests. The two will have a five year stay in Toronto before moving to the Calgary Zoo for another five years. Click here for more information about the exhibition.
Forensics on two locations, three vehicles, to be completed in Tim Bosma case
May 17th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Hamilton Police may have more answers in the Timothy Bosma homicide case. Forensic analysis of two locations in the Waterloo area, and of three vehicles seized by investigators, are expected to be finished by Saturday. Officers are thanking the public as they’ve received over 700 tips.
Strike averted at the LCBO ahead of the Victoria Day long-weekend
May 17th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Alcohol will be flowing across Ontario over the long-weekend after all. The LCBO and OPSEU reached a tentative agreement just before a midnight strike deadline. A walkout in advance of the Victoria Day long-weekend would have been the first in the agency’s 87-year history. No details have been released pending ratification from both sides. LCBO spokesperson Heather McGregor says the agreement is fair to taxpayers and the 6,700 employees. Head of the union’s bargaining team, Denise Davis, says the deal meets workers’ expectations and is recommending they accept it.
OPP want you to keep safety your number priority on the roads and waterways on the long weekend
May 17th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Before hitting the roads on the long weekend, the OPP is reminding you to be patient, and give yourself extra time to get to your destination. Sergeant Peter Leon says police will be out in full force, and won’t tolerate any unsafe driving. Leon says the marine unit will also be out on waterways making sure safety is the number one priority.
The Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce weighs in on transit funding options
May 16th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Durham businesses want to see firm timelines on when transit expansion will happen in the region. That was the main message at consultations with the Ontario Chambers of Commerce about funding options for Metrolinx’s $2-billion dollar ‘Big Move’ project. CEO and General Manager of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce Bob Malcolmson says some of the suggested revenue tools are just out of the question such as an employer payroll tax and development charges. Malcolmson says the consensus agreed to the use of highway tolls and fuel tax. The chamber’s full report is available by clicking here.
Toronto man offically charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of Tim Bosma
May 15th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A Toronto man was charged with first degree murder in a Hamilton court Wednesday in connection with the death of Tim Bosma. The 32 year old disappeared last week after taking two men for a test drive of his 2007 Dodge Ram pickup truck that he had been trying to sell online. 27 year old Dellen Millard, looked tired and unshaven as he appeared in a Hamilton courtroom this morning and was charged in the death of Tim Bosma, 32. He was ordered detained until a bail hearing can be arranged, and will appear again by video remand on June 13. Millard was wearing a rumpled white shirt and grey slacks and appeared to have dark circles under his eyes. He stood tall and straight while stating his name. On Tuesday, police said that the badly burned remains of Bosma had been found in the Waterloo Region. On Friday, 27-year-old Dellen Millard was arrested and charged with forcible confinement and theft. Police say they are still looking for the second man who test drove the truck and at least one more suspect who followed behind.
Gas prices expected to jump 2.3 cents a litre in the GTA overnight
May 15th, 2013 | Comments (0)
In a move that will come as no surprise to many motorists, the price at the pump is going up in advance of the long-weekend. According to TomorrowsGasPriceToday.com, prices will be going up by 2.3 cents a litre overnight. Gas guru Dan McTeague, the increase is no coincidence and is a simple case of profit taking. McTeague also warns residents to brace for even higher prices over the coming days. The average price of gas in the GTA will increase to 127.6 cents a litre, but also says lower prices can still be found in parts of Durham Region.
One person dead, another in hospital following single-vehicle crash in Caledon
May 14th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The investigation into a fatal collision in Caledon is underway. Police say a vehicle struck a hydro pole around 11:30 p.m. Monday in the Torbram and Mayfield area. The cause of the collision is still being determined. One victim was pronounced dead at the scene while another remains in hospital in critical condition. No names have been released and officials haven’t said whether or not weather played a factor in the crash.
Hudak to testify at hearings into gas plant cancellations in Mississauga and Oakville
May 14th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Hearings into the decision to cancel gas plants in Mississauga and Oakville will continue on Tuesday, as Tory leader Tim Hudak gets set to testify. Hudak says the smell of the scandal, which cost over $585 million, has come a little too close to Premier Kathleen Wynne and former Premier Dalton McGuinty. Hudak says he’s worried the Liberals are trying to turn the hearings into a circus. NDP leader Andrea Horwath says she isn’t sure what light Hudak can shed on the gas plants scandal. The Liberals insist Hudak made the same campaign promise as they did to scrap the Mississauga gas plant, so they’ll ask what the Progressive Conservatives thought the cost would be.