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A Toronto man faces arson and mischief charges following the burning of Israeli flags outside a North York church, with police investigating it as a hate-motivated incident.
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"For Ontario residents, incidents like this highlight the serious nature of hate-motivated crimes and the legal consequen…"
A 71-year-old Toronto church worker faces multiple sexual assault and exploitation charges following an investigation into allegations spanning several years in Etobicoke.
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"For Ontario residents, particularly those in the Greater Toronto Area, this news is deeply concerning. It underscores th…"
Ontario's highest court has ordered a new trial for a man previously acquitted in a 2022 Lake Ontario boat crash near Tommy Thompson Park that killed two passengers.
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"This decision from the Court of Appeal for Ontario has important implications for how criminal liability is assessed in…"
A coroner's inquest has begun in Toronto to examine the 2020 death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, who fell from a high-rise balcony while police were present.
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"This inquest is a critical step in providing answers to Korchinski-Paquet’s family and addressing broader public concern…"
The Ford government's decision to remove bike lanes on Bloor Street West in Etobicoke has led to planned protests and ongoing legal challenges from cycling advocates.
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"The planned protest, organized by Advocacy for Respect for Cyclists, is expected to draw approximately 1,000 or more cyc…"
Toronto police are actively searching for a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted with a weapon in the city's west end, specifically near Bloor Street West and Lansdowne Avenue, after meeting the suspect in the Bloor Street West and …
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"This concerning incident underscores the importance of public safety and awareness for all Ontario residents, particular…"
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the sudden death of a 44-year-old man in an OPP Orillia detachment cell in October 2026, after he was found without vital signs during a routine check.
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"The investigation by the SIU into a death in police custody carries significant weight for Ontario residents. It undersc…"
Durham Regional Police issued a public warning about the release of Keith Theodore Constantin, a 48-year-old convicted sex offender with a history of violence, into the Durham Region community on October 11, 2026.
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"The release of a high-risk offender like Keith Theodore Constantin directly impacts community safety in Durham Region an…"
A father and son, both with deep ties to the Toronto Police Service, face charges in the Project South corruption scandal, alleging improper database use and breach of trust.
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"For Ontario residents, particularly those in Mississauga, Brampton, Toronto, and the Greater Toronto Area, this scandal…"
Toronto Police are investigating an assault at a downtown protest and have charged a man in connection with TTC exposure incidents, highlighting public safety concerns.
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"For Ontario residents, incidents like these underscore the importance of understanding your rights and legal recourse wh…"
Toronto police have released photos of a suspect wanted in connection with a mischief investigation in North York, involving spray painting at a commercial address.
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"For residents and business owners in Toronto, especially in areas like North York, this incident serves as a reminder of…"
A road rage incident in Orangeville escalated into an assault, leaving a Brampton man in life-threatening condition and leading to aggravated assault charges against an Orangeville resident.
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"For Ontario residents, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential for routine driving situations to spira…"
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