SIU looking into what happened when a 22-year-old man was injured during an interaction with Toronto police
May 10th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit is probing the circumstance in which a 22 year man was injured during an interaction with police. Dylan Deziel suffered a broken clavicle during the incident in a Toronto park last Thursday afternoon. Investigators are asking anyone with new information about the incident to contact them.
After lengthy debate, Toronto council does not support new transit taxes
May 10th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto’s mayor says council’s decision to not endorse new transit taxes is a victory for residents. Rob Ford says the move will save taxpayers at least $1,000 a household. Council spent over two days debating whether or not to support a list of new taxes aimed at funding transit improvements in the GTA and Hamilton. The proposals included a fuel tax, highway tolls and a parking levy. The issue will now go back to the province and Metrolinx, the agency that is trying to raise billions of dollars for its ‘Big Move’ plan.
Toronto police charge 54 year-old man in child porn case
May 10th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A 54 year-old man is facing a slew of child porn-related charges after an investigation by Toronto police. Investigators searched a home in the city on Wednesday and seized a quantity of computer equipment. Edward Dienaar is in custody and officials want to speak to anyone who has more information. Dienaar is charged with making child pornography available, accessing child pornography and two counts of possession of child pornography.
Suspect wanted for attempted murder following stabbing at Toronto bar
May 10th, 2013 | Comments (0)
An arrest warrant has been issued for a 32 year-old man following a stabbing at a bar. Toronto police say the incident took place last Saturday, when following a dispute; the manager of the establishment was stabbed several times. Gary Scott is wanted on numerous charges including attempted murder. Scott is described as black, about 5’11 and has black hair and dark-brown eyes. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-3306 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477.
Residential construction slows across Ontario in April
May 9th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Housing starts in Toronto edged lower in April, largely due to a decline in apartment starts. April figures have been released by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and they show just under 34,000 units were started in the city. In the Oshawa CMA, which includes Whitby and Clarington, just over 1,500 units were started. Analysts believe fewer single-detached and multi-family homes on the market are curbing new construction downward. As a whole, residential activity across Ontario slowed last month due to limited job growth and increased options in the resale market.
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.
Security camera footage released of witness to 2009 armed robbery in Toronto
May 9th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Toronto police are making another appeal to the public for information related to a violent armed robbery that took place over four years ago. Investigators have just released security camera footage of a witness that was in the area at the time. Officials say back in February of 2009, two masked men robbed a store on Lawrence Avenue and shot an employee. The victim sustained internal injuries to his intestine and spine. Anyone who can identify the witness, or who has further information, is asked to call police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477. For more information, click here.
Toronto police charge 31 year-old in condo rental fraud scheme
May 9th, 2013 | Comments (0)
A 31 year-old has been charged in relation to a condo rental fraud scheme. Toronto police say a person was scammed after signing a rental agreement and paying first and last month’s rent in cash for a condo they saw online. The victim later learned the apartment was not even for rent and the person who collected the money was not authorized to lease it. Febe Anne Yap is charged and investigators think there may be other victims.
Multi-vehicle crash on the Gardiner Expressway sends four people to hospital
May 9th, 2013 | Comments (0)
The investigation into the cause of a crash on the Gardiner Expressway is continuing. Toronto police say four people were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the collision, which took place around 3:30 a.m. Thursday near Kipling. Officials say it appears a car was stalled in the passing lane when it was hit from behind by another vehicle. Anyone who may have witnessed the accident is being urged to contact authorities.
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.
Three Toronto men among those charged after guns and drugs were found at Windsor apartment
May 8th, 2013 | Comments (0)
Three Toronto men are facing a slew of charges after a guns and drugs investigation in Windsor. Police from Windsor, Lasalle and Amherstburg searched an apartment in Windsor last week and found two Smith and Wesson handguns as well as 42 grams of crack and 74 ecstasy pills. The men from Toronto are all in their early 20’s, while a 25 year-old man from Windsor was also taken into custody.