Progressive Conservatives to move non-confidence motion against the minority Liberal government
April 22nd, 2013 | Comments (0)
The cancellation of gas plants in Oakville and Mississauga might send Ontarians to the polls. According to a new report, the Opposition Tories plan to move a motion of non-confidence in the minority Liberal government over the issue. A party source the motion comes because of the Liberals continued attempts to mislead the public about the costs associated with the cancellations. The Liberals were off by about $85 million in their estimate on halting the project in Mississauga. The auditor general says the cost will be $275 million. The NDP says all three parties must agree to have the motion called for a vote, something they predict the Liberals will never do.
Distracted driving blitz underway in Peel Region
April 22nd, 2013 | Comments (0)
Officers in Peel Region are keeping an eye out for any motorist not obeying distracted driving laws. Police have launched a zero tolerance blitz, looking for anyone who isn’t paying full attention while behind the wheel, an offence that brings with it a $155 fine. Distracted driving includes talking, texting or even eating while operating a vehicle.
GO Transit to start running trains every 30 minutes on Lakeshore lines
April 19th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Great news for commuters who use the GO Train, as it will soon be easier to travel the Lakeshore lines. GO Trains that currently run hourly between Aldershot and Oshawa will run every 30 minutes, seven days a week beginning on June 29th. According to Transportation Minister Glen Murray, the change will add 263 new train trips each week. GO carries about 200,000 passengers each weekday and has the fifth highest commuter train ridership in North America.
OPP officer charged with careless driving following crash in Mississauga
April 19th, 2013 | Comments (0)
An OPP officer in the Port Credit detachment has been charged with careless driving. Investigators say on March 20th, the officer struck the rear of a vehicle he was behind and that led to five vehicles colliding in a chain-reaction on the 403 in Mississauga. One female was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Constable Jocelyn Brisebois has been charged.
Public high school teachers and support staff vote 84 per cent in favour of new deal with the province
April 19th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Public high school teachers and support staff have overwhelming voted in support with a newly negotiated deal with the provincial government. According to the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation, members voted 84 per cent in favour of the agreement which will give teachers improved maternity leave and sick day benefits, as well as fewer unpaid days off. Premier Kathleen Wynne has said no additional money will be spent to improve the contract, but Tory education critic Lisa MacLeod estimates the deal will cost $114 million.
Peel Police arrest young offender in Darcel Avenue shooting
April 18th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Peel Regional Police have arrested a 16 year-old young offender in relation to a shooting incident on Darcel Avenue. On Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at approximately 2:00 p.m. police received a 911 call for a shooting in the area of Darcel Avenue, in Mississauga. When police arrived they located a 19 year-old Mississauga male, suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a Toronto area trauma center in critical condition. The victim has since been upgraded to stable condition and is expected to make a full recovery. The young offender was located at his residence on Wednesday, April 17, 2013. He was arrested without incident. He is charged with Attempted Murder and numerous Firearms related charges. Due to the age of the accused, his name cannot be released as per the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call the Peel Regional Police 21 Division Criminal Investigations Bureau at (905) 453-2121, ext. 2133. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
York Police seek witnesses following serious collision
April 17th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The York Regional Police Collision Investigation Unit is asking for witnesses after a serious crash in Aurora on Tuesday. Investigators say a white 2010 Mercedez Benz sedan was travelling west on Bloomington Road near Academy Drive around 11:30 p.m., when the driver lost control and struck a bulldozer parked off the roadway. The 70 year driver from Aurora was transported to hospital with minor injuries and a 61 year-old female passenger was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Investigators believe the driver of a white minivan may have witnessed the collision and are asking him/her or anyone who may have information to contact police at 1-8666-876-5423 ext. 7704.
Premier Wynne says Ontario will move ahead with new levies for transit funding
April 17th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Premier Kathleen Wynne says Ontario will move ahead with new levies to raise money for public transit upgrades in the g-t-a, even if municipalities oppose it. She says she’d prefer to have their support to raise the two-billion dollars a year that’s needed for transit improvements, But she says the governing Liberals will take action. Provincial transport agency Metrolinx is suggesting highway tolls, raising the sales tax and a half-cent-a-litre tax on gasoline. Other municipal politicians outside Toronto have been concerned about paying for improvements to services their residents don’t use.
Former volunteer wanted on sex assault charges in Peel Region
April 17th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A former volunteer with several child care agencies in the GTA is wanted on sex assault charges by Peel police. Investigators say 54 year-old Mehdi Mirza Ali of Brampton volunteered with the Peel and Toronto Catholic Children’s Aid Societies and was responsible for driving children around to appointments. The sex assault offences are believed to have happened over a four month period. Police are concerned there may be other victims. Anyone with information or any victims are asked to contact the Special Victims Unit at 905-453-2121 ext. 3460.
U.O.I.T/Durham College student charged with threatening teacher
April 16th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A 50 year-old male student at the U.O.I.T./Durham College campus in north Oshawa has been arrested after a four week investigation for making death threats to a teacher. Investigators say the man got into a verbal altercation with the educator over his grades and threatened to kill the teacher and the teachers family if he didn’t pass. He is facing four counts of threatening death. His identity is not being disclosed to protect the identity of others involved.
Man taken to hospital after being shot during violent home invasion in Brampton
April 16th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A shooting at a home in Brampton has sent one man to hospital. Peel police are still looking for suspects following the incident, which took place around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday at a home on Sunnybrook Crescent, which is in the McLaughlin and Bovaird area. The victim was rushed to hospital where he is recovering.
Police close intersection in Toronto’s east-end to investigate girl’s death
April 14th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto Police have returned to an east-end intersection where a five-year-old girl was struck and killed by a garbage truck. Kayleigh Callaghan-Belanger was walking home from school when she was hit, last month. Three other children were also injured. Kayleigh’s death has led city council to launch a review in hopes of preventing another such tragedy. The truck itself was brought back to the scene Saturday to help investigators understand exactly what happened.