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A volunteer for Mississauga mayoral candidate Alvin Tedjo was reportedly attacked with a knife while putting up election signs in the Truscott Drive and Southdown Road area. The incident highlights growing concerns over civility and safety …
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"This concerning incident, where a campaign volunteer faced violence in a Mississauga neighbourhood, underscores the impo…"
A 56-year-old Toronto man was charged with possessing child sexual abuse material following a police investigation and search warrant in the Swansea neighbourhood.
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"For Ontario residents, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the pervasive nature of online child exploitation and…"
Toronto police have issued a Canada-wide warrant for Cody Rudifo in connection with the homicide of Christopher Gordon in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood.
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"For residents across Ontario, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area, this incident serves as a stark reminder of seri…"
A senior Toronto police officer, Insp. Mike Hayles, was charged with impaired driving after being found asleep behind the wheel in Leaside, raising questions about accountability and road safety for all Ontario drivers.
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"This incident involving a senior Toronto Police Service member highlights that impaired driving can affect anyone, regar…"
Toronto police are searching for a second suspect involved in a July 12, 2026 shooting at Polson Pier, which led to injuries and a stolen car incident, highlighting ongoing public safety concerns in the city.
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"The July 12, 2026 incident at Polson Pier involved a dangerous exchange of gunfire between 25-year-old Omar Abdul Singat…"
Two Canadian Armed Forces members based in Toronto were arrested in August 2026 on charges including kidnapping, organized crime, and weapons theft.
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"This incident highlights the fact that even individuals in positions of public trust, such as members of the Canadian Ar…"
Two individuals from Toronto have been charged and another is wanted in connection with a fatal vehicle fire in September 2026 where a man's body was found in a burnt-out car.
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"For residents in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and the wider Greater Toronto Area, this incident serves as a stark rem…"
Durham Regional Police are investigating a man who allegedly used fake documents to buy three vehicles, shipped them overseas, and then fled the country, as part of a larger criminal tourism network.
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"This incident highlights an emerging threat of criminal tourism that can have far-reaching effects on Ontario residents…"
Two individuals have been charged and a third suspect is wanted in connection with the murder of a Toronto man found inside a burning vehicle in Scarborough.
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"For Ontario residents, particularly those in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, and the wider GTA, this development undersc…"
A Hamilton resident faces fraud charges after nearly $500,000 was allegedly misappropriated from a Centre Wellington non-profit between 2020 and 2025.
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"For Ontario residents, especially those involved with or donating to charities and non-profit organizations across citie…"
Two Canadian Armed Forces reservists, Sachintha Fernando and James Moreau, have been arrested in Toronto on serious charges including organized crime, kidnapping, and weapons theft.
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"For residents across Ontario, particularly in cities like Mississauga, Brampton, and Toronto, these arrests raise seriou…"
An Ajax man has been found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of his girlfriend, with the jury rejecting his defence of extreme intoxication.
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"For Ontario residents, this case highlights the complexities of criminal law, particularly concerning defences of intoxi…"
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