Toronto Mayor Rob Ford calls allegations of him smoking crack cocaine ridiculous
May 17th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says allegations of him smoking crack cocaine ridiculous. A report published Thursday night in the Toronto Star said the video is being shopped around by a group of men allegedly involved in the drug trade. However, the paper says can verify the video. The Star said two of its reporters watched the video and said it appears to show Ford in a room, sitting in a chair, inhaling from what appears to be a glass crack pipe.
26 year-old Toronto man charged in firearm investigation
May 17th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A 26 year-old Toronto man has been arrested and charged after police seized weapons and drugs from a home in the Pape and O’Connor area. Officials say on Thursday, officers seized a Ruger SR9 semi-automatic 9mm handgun, a CM-11/nine mm (Mac 11) full automatic machine gun and a quantity of marijuana. It’s further alleged that beginning in October 2012, the accused criminally harassed a man. James Park faces 18 charges including forcible confinement, extortion two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm.
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.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford threatens to kill plans for a new casino in the city
May 17th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The casino debate in Toronto could have just come to an abrupt ending. Mayor Rob Ford, frustrated with the provincial government’s refusal to divulge information, says if the province doesn’t agree to $100 million in hosting fees, the “deal is dead.” The comments were made after the government said a new formula would give Toronto nearly $54 million a year. The OLG had to revise the formula after Premier Kathleen Wynne made it clear in march that she didn’t want Toronto to get a special deal.
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.
Toronto Zoo to hold an invitation-only event for a sneak peak at a pair of giant pandas
May 16th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The Toronto Zoo will be holding an invitation-only event on Thursday for a sneak peak at a pair of giant pandas. The animals, which are on loan from China, will officially be put on public display Saturday in a much anticipated exhibit. 5 year-old Er Shun and her prospective mate, 4 year-old Da Mao arrived in Canada in March and will call the Toronto Zoo home for the next five years. Following their time in Toronto, the pandas will be moved to the Calgary zoo, which has announced a major redesign to house the visitors.
House fire sends five people to hospital, including three firefighters
May 16th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A house fire in north Toronto left five people injured, including three firefighters. Crews were called in around 1:30 a.m. Thursday to a home in the York Mills and Bayview area. Officials believe the flames started in a sunroom located at the back of the home. A male resident received severe burns while his wife suffered smoke inhalation. The three firefighters were also treated for minor injuries. The Ontario Fire Marshal’s office is investigating.
Durham police make arrests after seizing $19,000 in cocaine from homes in Whitby and Toronto
May 15th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Two men, one from Whitby and one from Toronto, have been charged after $19,000 worth of cocaine was seized by Durham police. Investigators made the discovery while searching a pair of homes on Tuesday, including one on Houghton Court in Whitby. 45 year-old Paul Isaacs of Whitby and 47 year-old Ronald Tyrrel of Toronto were arrested and each face several charges.
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.
Woman suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by a vehicle in Toronto
May 15th, 2013 | Comments (0)
An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in Toronto. Police say around 3:00 a.m. Wednesday, a woman had to be rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck in the Yonge and Glengrove area. The cause of the collision is still being determined and there’s no word yet on potential charges against the driver.
Female pedestrian hit and killed by train in Toronto
May 15th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The investigation is continuing for Toronto police after a female pedestrian was hit and killed by a train. Officials say the victim was struck in the Yonge and Summerhill area around 11:00 p.m. Tuesday night. The cause of the incident is still being determined and witnesses are being sought. There is still no word on the name or age of the victim.