6 d. ago Auto theft claims soar in Alberta as insurance industry calls on province for help

The Insurance Bureau of Canada reports that the cost of auto theft claims in Alberta jumped from $67 million in 2021 to $110.3 million in 2024.

Economics

1 week ago CRIME SCENE: Male suspect sought after woman sexually assaulted on streetcar

Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a suspect after a sexual assault at Union Station. Toronto Police said they received a sexual assault call Tuesday in the Bay-Front Sts. area at about 8:50 p.m. after a male streetcar passenger approached a female rider, who was then sexually assaulted and harassed. […]

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2 w. ago CRIME SCENE: 5 males sought in Markham home invasion and car theft

Five suspects are being sought following a Markham home invasion. York Regional Police said on Sunday around 4:40 a.m., police responded to a residence in the area of Riverbend Rd. and Campbell Court where it was reported five suspects forced their way into the house through a rear glass door while the home owners were […]

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3 w. ago CRIME SCENE: 3 men sought in armed Markham home invasion, auto theft

York Regional Police are seeking three male suspects after an armed Markham home invasion and auto theft on Saturday night. Cops said they responded to a residence in the Apollo Rd.-Stella Dr. area at about 10:50 p.m. after learning a trio of male suspects forced their way into a home and demanded the keys to […]

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3 w. ago 4 arrested outside Doug Ford’s home accused of planning to steal his vehicle

Four people have been charged with auto theft-related offences, accused of driving down Doug Ford's street with electronic devices used to steal cars.

Transport

3 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Gunman sought for attempted armed robbery in Newmarket

The hunt is on for an unidentified masked man who tried to rob a Newmarket business at gunpoint on Thursday. York Regional Police say officers responded to the attempted armed robbery in the area of Davis Dr. and George St. – east of Yonge St. – around 4:30 p.m. One bandit entered the store, pointed […]

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3 w. ago Man, woman charged after recovery of $1M in property allegedly obtained fraudulently

A 26-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man face multiple charges in connection with a probe into vehicle thefts via fraudulent cheques and bank drafts across Ontario. On June 3, a months-long investigation by Barrie Police-South Simcoe Police Street Crime Auto Theft Unit led to five search warrants being executed in Toronto, King City, Havelock and […]

Economics