39 h. ago Etobicoke man accused of sexually assaulting girl, 13, faces more charges with different victim

Halton Regional Police has laid eight additional criminal offences against an Etobicoke man previously charged with the alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-girl in December. Police say, as a result of the original charges, they received information from an additional victim and began a separate investigation this month. Cops said Masoud Abdulla, 36, was arrested […]

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40 h. ago Motorcycle gang member, 3 others charged after drug trafficking probe in St. Catharines

Ontario Provincial Police said they have seized more than 100 kilograms of cocaine and charged a full patch member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club and three other people with drug-related offences. The charges follow a three-month probe spanning the Greater Toronto Area, the Niagara region and Nova Scotia into suspected drug trafficking activity by motorcycle […]

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3 d. ago Canada junior hockey champs plead not guilty to sexual assault as trial begins

First was former New Jersey Devils forward Michael McLeod. “Not guilty,” he said twice, once after hearing the charge of sexual assault and again after hearing his second charge of sexual assault as a party to the offence. Ready for his trial. He sat down. Next was former Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Carter Hart. “Not guilty.” […]

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2 w. ago Price tag of Toronto's futuristic new market building soars to over $200 million

While the long-awaited redevelopment of Toronto's St. Lawrence Market North building has officially opened up for its Saturday farmers' markets, despite years of delays and technical issues, the multi-million dollar project is now at the centre of a legal dispute, which could balloon its price tag to $203 million.The contractors behind the building's construction are suing the City of Toronto for $83 million, alleging that they have not been fully paid for the work.The claim was filed on March 12 in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice by a joint venture of Buttcon Ltd. and Atlas Corporation. The companies claim they are owed for labour, materials, supervision, and services delivered throughout the project, and also allege that the City is in breach of contract.None of these claims have been proven in court, and the City of Toronto has yet to file a statement of defence.The contractors are seeking a lien on the St. Lawrence Market for the $83 million they allege remains unpaid...

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2 w. ago Videotron sues Rogers for $91M, alleging breach of contract in Freedom Mobile deal

TORONTO — Quebecor Inc.-subsidiary Videotron is suing Rogers Communications Inc. for $91 million over an alleged breach of contract related to the sale of Freedom Mobile two years ago. In a notice of action filed last week in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice, Videotron requested an order for Rogers to “specifically perform their obligations” […]

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2 w. ago Lethbridge police charge two southern Albertans with drug offences after routine traffic stop

Police said they seized fentanyl and methamphetamine, as well as recovered stolen property

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2 w. ago Two Alberta RCMP officers charged with dangerous driving: ASIRT

Two Alberta Mounties have been charged with dangerous driving — more than five years after the alleged offence, the province’s police watchdog said Tuesday. On March 5, 2020, the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) was directed to investigate “possible dangerous driving” by on-duty Parkland County RCMP officers on Feb. 25, 2020. ASIRT did not […]

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2 w. ago Youth among 5 males charged after Richmond Hill home invasion, auto theft

Four men and a male youth have been charged with numerous offences following a Richmond Hill home invasion investigation. York Regional Police said that on March 18 before 3 a.m., three masked suspects allegedly forced their way into a residence in the Arnold Ave.-Charles St. area and demanded car keys. Cops said the victim complied […]

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2 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Man faces four charges in connection with harassment, mischief at a Toronto home

A 34-year-old man wanted on charges of harassment, loiter/prowl at night, mischief and breach of probation in Toronto has been arrested. It’s alleged that between March 22 and April 3, the suspect showed up at the home of the victim in the Bathurst Street and St. Clair Avenue West area on several occasions. It’s further […]

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3 w. ago Hamilton youth charged with 10 offences after alleged breach of release conditions

Hamilton Police have charged a youth with multiple offences for allegedly violating court-ordered release conditions. Cops say on Wednesday around 2:50 p.m., the youth, who had been ordered to remain in his residence daily, was seen at a store near the area of Wentworth Street and Main Street. Police say he was arrested and searched, […]

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3 w. ago Child pornography charges laid against Edmonton man in global crackdown

EDMONTON — An Edmonton man has been charged with child pornography offences after an investigation by police in Europe. The Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team says a 36-year-old had been using “Kidflix,” considered to be one of the world’s largest platforms for sharing child pornography. They say the tip came from the National Child Exploitation […]

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3 w. ago Family of Manitoba crash victim calls for stricter bail measures as election nears

Kellie Verwey was killed in a crash by an allegedly impaired driver who had been released on bail after breaching his conditions multiple times.

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3 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Man charged after gun, over $300,000 in drugs allegedly seized

A 26-year-old Toronto man has been charged with 14 offences after cops allege a handgun and more than $300,000 worth of drugs were seized. Toronto Police say on Sunday around 4 p.m. they investigated a male suspect believed to be in possession of a firearm and arrested him in the Jane Street and Woolner Avenue […]

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4 w. ago CRIME SCENE: Richmond Hill doc charged with historic sex assault

Pickering man accused of sex assault, Hamilton youth charged with assault and mischief

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