York police search for man wanted in Markham home invasion
May 24th, 2013 | Comments (0)
York police are looking to the public for help in tracking down a man wanted for a home invasion in Markham. Officials say back on May 1st, the suspect forced his way into a residence in the Castlemore and Landsown area before fleeing the scene. The man is described as brown, in his mid-to-late 20’s, stood about 5’8 and had a thin build. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigation Bureau at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7541. To view a composite sketch, click here.
Via Rail terror plot suspect wants Lawyer to use Qu’ran in his defense
May 23rd, 2013 | Comments (0)
A man charged in an alleged plot against via rail passenger train says he wants to be represented by a lawyer who agrees that the Qu’ran should be used as a “reference” in his case. Chiheb Esseghaier appeared in a Toronto court by video link this morning and said he is seeking a legal aid lawyer to defend him against several terrorism-related charges in what the R.C.M.P has called the first known alleged plot in Canada directed by Al-Qaida. Esseghaier has said he does not recognize the authority of criminal code, telling court today, “I don’t want a book written by humans.”
29 year-old man charged after collision between a vehicle and CN Train in Uxbridge
May 23rd, 2013 | Comments (0)
A 29 year-old man has been charged for fleeing the scene of a collision between a vehicle and CN Train in Uxbridge. Durham police say the incident took place on Monday, in the York-Durham Line and Zephyr Road area. Following the crash, the vehicle involved was found demolished and unoccupied further down the tracks. Richard Barbour of Newmarket is facing multiple charges.
56 year-old Mississauga man sentenced to one year in prison after fatal collision in Vaughan
May 22nd, 2013 | Comments (0)
After a deadly collision that happened in the City of Vaughan back in 2011,a 56-year old Mississauga man has pleaded guilty and is being sentenced to one year in prison. Jose Couto was sentenced on May 17th and is also facing a six-year driving ban as part of his sentence. Couto pleaded guilty to Dangerous Driving Causing Death in relation to a crash that took place on on August 2nd, 2011, involving a motorcycle and dump truck. The 30 year-old male motorcyclist died at the scene of the accident.
Memorial to be held for Tim Bosma at Hamilton banquet facility
May 22nd, 2013 | Comments (0)
A large group is expected to jam Carmen’s Banquet Hall in Hamilton on Wednesday morning to honour Tim Bosma. Bosma was killed after taking two men for a test drive of a pickup truck he was trying to sell online. The investigation into his death is continuing after his remains were found at a farm in the Waterloo Region. So far, only one person has been arrested in connection to the case. 27-year-old Dellen Millard is charged with first-degree murder, forcible confinement and theft of a vehicle. The memorial is set for 11:00 a.m. at the facility on Stonechurch Road East.
Toronto council votes against downtown casino
May 22nd, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto city council has rejected a proposed downtown casino. They voted 40-4 against the proposal on Tuesday afternoon, essentially putting an end to the possibility of a downtown location in the near future. Mayor Rob Ford said during the debate that he would not support it after the province said the city’s share would be just 53 million dollars a year… not the 100 million they were hoping for. The mayor had previously been pushing for the casino, saying it would result in 10,000 jobs for the city. Council also voted 24-20 against expanding slots at Woodbine race track.
Three men from the U.K. charged in GTA paving scam
May 21st, 2013 | Comments (0)
Three men from the United Kingdom are facing charges in connection with a paving scam operating in the GTA. Durham police say a Toronto business man reported that the suspects offered to pave his commercial driveway but then came back asking for more money. When the man refused to pay the suspects threaten him and said they would damage his property. OPP were also involved in the investigation and say several churches, and community centres were also targeted. Police are reminding the public to be vigilant with all door-to-door salesmen and say you should always ask for a written quote. Charged are: 24 year-old William Adams, 23 year-old James Nunn and 44 year-old Andrew Hill.
NDP leader Andrea Horwath says her party will ensure the passage of the provincial budget
May 21st, 2013 | Comments (0)
After much consideration, NDP leader Andrea Horwath says she will ensure the passage of the provincial budget. The announcement means Ontarians will be spared an election. Horwath says her party did its best to make sure the people of the province have a more accountable government. Last week, Premier Kathleen Wynne agreed to Horwath’s extra demand for a financial accountability office, modelled on the parliamentary budget office in Ottawa. Horwath says the government has also agreed to bring plans for new tolls on car-pool lanes back to the legislature for a vote.
York Police say attempted child abduction may not have happened
May 20th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Police are now saying an attempted abduction in York may not have happened after all. Earlier reports said a man ran off after trying to take a two–year-old at Vaughan Mills park around 10 a.m. Monday morning. Officers say they just want to speak with the man, who’s described as white, 25 to 30 years old with a thin build. He was wearing a white t-shirt and dark shiny track pants. The man was last seen running westbound on Avdell Avenue.
Oakville stabbing sends one man to hospital
May 20th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A man is recovering today following a stabbing in Oakville, overnight. Officers say a man was out for a walk with a group of friends around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, when they were confronted by several teens in a blue car. Following a dispute between the two groups, the man and his friends were followed by two of the teens. When he went to confront them, he was stabbed – sustaining non-life threatening injuries. Officers have recovered the knife, they believe was used in the attack. Anyone with information is being asked to call police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Animal or human remains found on murder suspect’s property, reports say
May 20th, 2013 | Comments (0)
More information is emerging about murder suspect Dellen Millard, and reports Monday say more discoveries have been made on his property. Investigators have been called in to examine either animal or human remains located on Millard’s farm. The 27-year-old is facing first-degree murder charges, after 32-year-old Tim Bosma never returned from a test drive. Officers are still looking for at least two other suspects, and are probing other missing persons cases connect to Millard, including the disappearance of 23-year-old Laura Babcock last summer. A memorial has been planned for Bosma in the Hamilton area later this week.
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.