Toronto Police charge man with Kidnapping, Robbery, and Sexual Assault
May 9th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto police have arrested a 32 year-old man after a woman was car jacked, kidnapped, and sexually assaulted in the west end yesterday. Investigators say the 62 year old victim was driving in the weston and finch area early in the morning when the man got in the vehicle and demanded money and credit cards. It’s alleged he then ordered the woman to drive to a secluded area where she was sexually assaulted. Shaun Carlson of Toronto is facing numerous charges.
Hamilton man missing after going for test drive with two men
May 8th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Detectives leading the search for a Hamilton man who disappeared this week said the two suspects could be from the Toronto area. Police say 32-year-old Timothy Bosma was trying to sell his Dodge pickup online, and after going for a test drive with two men, he never returned home. Officers say the men they’re looking for are both white and in their early 20’s. One is 6’1 to 6’2, 170 to 180 pounds, in his mid-20′s and has short brown hair. The other is 5’9 to 5’10 with a small to medium build and dark red hair. Bosma’s car is described as a black 2007 Dodge Ram pickup, Ontario licence plate 726 7ZW. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Homicide Unit at 905-546- 4863 or to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
The latest snapshot of Canadian culture released by Statistics Canada
May 8th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The most recent snapshot of Canadian culture has been released by Statistics Canada. The numbers are out from the voluntary National Household Survey, which replaced the mandatory long-form census after much debate. Among the highlights, Canada is more diverse than at any point in its history. The data shows Canada is home to about 6.7 million immigrants, equaling about 20.6 per cent of the total population. Asia, including the Middle East, continues to be the biggest source of immigrants but there’s a slight increase in the number of people coming from Africa and the Caribbean. In terms of religion, more Canadians described themselves as non-believers than ever before at 7.8 million. Christianity is still far away the top faith with over 22 million followers. You can find complete details of the survey by clicking here.
Peel police investigate fatal motorcycle crash in Brampton
May 8th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A male motorcyclist has been killed in an accident in Brampton. Peel police say the victim, who hasn’t been identified, crashed in the Queen Street and Airport Road area just around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing but according to Constable George Tudos says it looks like the rider just lost control. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if at all possible.
One person dies in hospital following six-vehicle crash on the 404
May 8th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A serious crash on the 404 has claimed the life of one person. The six-vehicle collision, which shut down the highway for several hours, happened just after 8:00 a.m. Tuesday between Bloomington and Stouffville Roads. The victim, whose name, age and gender have not been disclosed, succumbed to their injuries in hospital. According to OPP Sergeant Dave Woodford, the pile-up might have been cause by a vehicle crossing from the northbound to the southbound lanes. Officers are still looking to speak with any witnesses.
Eight people in hospital after multi-vehicle crash shuts down Highway 404 near Stouffville Road
May 7th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Provincial police say eight people have been sent to hospital after a serious multi-vehicle crash on southbound Highway 404. According to the OPP, the collision took place in the southbound lanes around 8:15 a.m. Tuesday between Stouffville and Bloomington Roads. Sergeant Dave Woodford says some of those people are in critical condition and some are in life-threatening condition but he did not have details. He says the pile up involved passenger vehicles but not heavy trucks and was caused when a northbound vehicle crossed into the southbound lanes. Both north and southbound lanes have reopened.
Waste Diversion Ontario redesigning their database
May 7th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Waste Diversion Ontario will be redesigning the province’s database for residential garbage. The “Municipal Datacall” is a reporting system that has been used by municipalities every year since 2003 to submit data to WDO on their waste activities, with a closer focus on the Blue Box tonnes recycled and Program operating cost. The main goals for the redesign are to end up with a system that allows faster and easier reporting and provide a more accurate data for WDO to analyze and report on to the public. WDO is working with municipal and industry representatives to make sure the redesign is ready for reporting in 2014. Over 95 percent of Ontarians in about 400 municipalities are participating in the residential Blue Box Program. This is cost-shared between Ontario’s municipalities and Stewardship Ontario, a not-for-profit organization. It is governed and funded by the industry producers of the Blue Box material.
High failure rate at car seat clinic, say Halton Police
May 7th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Police in Halton are reporting a high failure rate when it comes vehicles and child safety seats. Officers checked a total of 141 vehicles this weekend, and out of the 95 with car seats, 74 got a failing grade. Police also had to lay charges in several circumstances, after finding some children not in safety seats at all. Police say this clinic is meant to educate the public, and motorists can reduce the chances of children being killed or injured in a collision by 75 per cent if they’re using a proper car seat. Click here for more information.
Toronto Police release new information and reward in October stabbing case
May 6th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto Police have annouced a 50-thousand dollar reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the stabbing death of a hotel worker. 55 year-old Nighisti Semret was attacked last October 23rd while walking home from her job at a downtown hotel. Police have said the mother of three was stabbed multiple times in a laneway, and they do not believe she knew her attacker. Investigators also released surveilance video. You can view it here. Semret was a worker at the Delta Chelsea Hotel. She was on her way home when she was stabbed numerous times once hitting her spine,by a man carrying a large kitchen-style knife which had a blade about 20 centimeters in length. Details from a forensic examination has shown male DNA found under the right hand fingernail, on the umbrella used by a citizen trying to help, and on the victims black handbag. The suspect is described as a white male about 5’10″ to 6’2″, 150-200 pounds, with medium build and wearing a dark 3/4 length dark coat, dark hat with a peak and dark shoes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact D/Sgt. Gary Giroux at 416-808-7387 or the Homicide Squad at 416-808-7400.Tips can be made to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416−222−TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com
Police seize drugs, cash, and a firearm in Brampton
May 6th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Drugs, cash and a firearm was seized after Peel Regional Police Street Crime Gang Unit and the help of officers from the Strategic and Tactical Enforcement Policing (S.T.E.P) searched two residences in Brampton. Joshua Coombs a 21 year-old, and his common-law spouse Jacylou Ocampo 22 years of age are both facing numerous charges for drug and firearm possession, and are being held in custody pending a Special Bail Hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.
19 year-old Mikhail Lee a resident of Vaughan is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking cocaine. Lee was released on a Promise to Appear with a court date set for June 6, 2013 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton. The street value for the drugs seized is estimated at around $42,000. The firearm was a .45 caliber Taurus semi-automatic pistol, and $10,000 Canadian currency was seized as Proceeds of Crime.
Anyone who has information related to illegal firearms can contact the Street Crime Gang Unit at (905) 453-2121, ext. 7704, or call Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
19 year-old man charged with stabbing at Oakville bar
May 6th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Charges have been laid against a 19 year-old man following a stabbing in Oakville. Halton police say on Sunday, an altercation broke out at a bar and left three people stabbed including security staff. The victims were treated in hospital and none of their injuries are believed to be life-threatening. John Marrin has been charged with numerous offences, including aggravated assault.
Provincial Liberals prepared to tweak budget, but won’t negotiate its contents
May 4th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Ontario’s Premier says she’s prepared to make “tweaks” to the budget, but is not ready to restart negotiations with the NDP on major changes. The New Democrats say they won’t support the minority government’s budget unless there are some changes … like making the Liberals more accountable for things like the gas plant scandal. Kathleen Wynne says she’s not afraid of an election if the opposition parties join forces to defeat the budget. The NDP want to consult voters before deciding if they should support the budget, which met most of their demands, or vote with the Tories to defeat the government. Meanwhile, it’s more than politicians that are criticizing Wynne on the budget. The President of The Ontario Public Service Employees Union is urging the Premier to reinstate some youth employment programs – the Ontario Ranger and Ontario Place programs. Smokey Thomas says it could bring thousands of jobs to young people. However, the budget already designates $295-million to help alleviate youth unemployment.