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Ottawa rushing hate crimes bill without addressing concerns: civil liberties' group - Castanet.net
Castanet.net
Mar 13, 2026

Ottawa rushing hate crimes bill without addressing concerns: civil liberties' group - Castanet.net

The Canadian Civil Liberties Association says the government is rushing its hate crimes bill through without dealing with concerns from faith groups and civil society organizations.

Violent Crime
Judge rejects NCR defence for Toronto man found guilty of stabbing husband in 2021  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 12, 2026

Judge rejects NCR defence for Toronto man found guilty of stabbing husband in 2021 | Globalnews.ca

A man has been found guilty of second-degree murder nearly five years after fatally stabbing his husband in their Scarborough apartment.

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Toronto police officer charged with sexual assault, other offences
Toronto.citynews.ca
Mar 11, 2026

Toronto police officer charged with sexual assault, other offences

A Toronto police officer has been charged with three counts of sexual assault and other offences.  Peel Regional Police say they arrested 39-year-old Farhan Ali of Markham after an investigation by their special victims unit.  They say he has been charged with three counts of sexual assault, three counts of assault and four counts of […]

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Toronto police officer facing several charges: special victims unit  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 11, 2026

Toronto police officer facing several charges: special victims unit | Globalnews.ca

A Toronto police officer from Markham has been charged with multiple counts of assault and sexual assault following a Peel Regional Police investigation.

Criminal Justice
‘He just pointed it straight at me,’ Toronto busker opens up after armed subway robbery - NOW Toronto
Nowtoronto.com
Mar 11, 2026

‘He just pointed it straight at me,’ Toronto busker opens up after armed subway robbery - NOW Toronto

Toronto busker J.soul opens up after being robbed and threatened with a firearm while performing at Finch West subway station.

Property Crime
Police were ‘limited’ in investigating allegations against Stronach, officer says - Toronto | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 11, 2026

Police were ‘limited’ in investigating allegations against Stronach, officer says - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

Police were limited in what they could do to investigate sexual assault allegations against Frank Stronach given how much time had passed, an officer testified.

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Police were ‘limited’ in investigating allegations against Stronach, officer says | battlefordsNOW
Battlefordsnow.com
Mar 11, 2026

Police were ‘limited’ in investigating allegations against Stronach, officer says | battlefordsNOW

TORONTO — The lead investigator in Frank Stronach's sexual assault case says police were limited in what they could do to look into the allegations against the billionaire businessman. Peel Regional Police Sgt. Gabe Di Nardo is facing questions from th...

Toronto police constable suspended with pay after sexual assault arrest
Westernstandard.news
Mar 11, 2026

Toronto police constable suspended with pay after sexual assault arrest

A Toronto Police Service (TPS) constable has been arrested by Peel Police on charges of assault, sexual assault, and mischief.

Man stabbed at Union Station, suspect in custody
Toronto.citynews.ca
Mar 11, 2026

Man stabbed at Union Station, suspect in custody

Officers were called to the area of Front Street and Bay Street around 9:24 a.m. for reports of a stabbing inside Toronto's transit hub.

Violent Crime
Hamilton teen charged after bear spray assault at local high school
Toronto.citynews.ca
Mar 10, 2026

Hamilton teen charged after bear spray assault at local high school

During an altercation, one youth allegedly discharged what investigators believe was bear spray, striking another teen in the face.

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Suspected arson destroys multiple cars at Scarborough shop
Toronto.citynews.ca
Mar 10, 2026

Suspected arson destroys multiple cars at Scarborough shop

Emergency crews were called to the area of Steeles Avenue East and Middlefield Road near McCowan Road around 4:34 a.m.

Property Crime
Joe Alwyn to Star in 'Seance on a Wet Afternoon' With Rachel Weisz
Variety.com
Mar 10, 2026

Joe Alwyn to Star in 'Seance on a Wet Afternoon' With Rachel Weisz

Joe Alwyn will star alongside Rachel Weisz and Matthew Macfadyen in Tomas Alfredson's 'Seance on a Wet Afternoon.'

Defence to call more witnesses in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial
Toronto.citynews.ca
Mar 10, 2026

Defence to call more witnesses in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial

TORONTO — Defence lawyers are set to call more witnesses today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. The defence began presenting its case Monday, calling several witnesses, including the businessman’s former driver. Glenn Anderson told the court he was on call to drive Stronach to work events, meetings and […]

Criminal Justice
Hamilton woman accused of kidnapping after setting up a fake date: police
Toronto.citynews.ca
Mar 9, 2026

Hamilton woman accused of kidnapping after setting up a fake date: police

Toronto police are on the hunt for a Hamilton teen who is wanted in connection with a suspected kidnapping investigation.

Violent Crime
One of 2 suspects in Vaughan, Ont. murder arrested: police  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 9, 2026

One of 2 suspects in Vaughan, Ont. murder arrested: police | Globalnews.ca

York Regional Police say officers found a man with multiple gunshot wounds near Winges and Rowntree Dairy roads on Jan. 26.

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Criminal Justice
Rihanna's Home Targeted by Shooting; Woman Arrested
Variety.com
Mar 9, 2026

Rihanna's Home Targeted by Shooting; Woman Arrested

Rihanna's Beverly Hills home was the target of a shooting on Sunday, according to the Los Angeles Times.

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Defence to start making its case in Frank Stronach sexual assault trial
Toronto.citynews.ca
Mar 9, 2026

Defence to start making its case in Frank Stronach sexual assault trial

TORONTO — The defence is expected to start making its case today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts magnate Frank Stronach. Prosecutors finished presenting their evidence last week after calling all seven complainants and a friend of the final complainant as witnesses. On Friday, Ontario Superior Court Justice Anne Molloy suggested Stronach […]

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Officials outline actions after three Toronto-area synagogues shot at in a week  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 8, 2026

Officials outline actions after three Toronto-area synagogues shot at in a week | Globalnews.ca

Toronto and York Regional police have responded to three separate incidents in which gunshots were found at synagogue buildings in the area.

Officials outline actions after three Toronto-area synagogues shot at in a week  | Globalnews.ca
Globalnews.ca
Mar 8, 2026

Officials outline actions after three Toronto-area synagogues shot at in a week | Globalnews.ca

Toronto and York Regional police have responded to three separate incidents in which gunshots were found at synagogue buildings in the area.

Toronto taxi driver cut with knife during robbery: police
Toronto.citynews.ca
Mar 8, 2026

Toronto taxi driver cut with knife during robbery: police

Toronto police are searching for a man who is wanted in connection with a robbery investigation in the city’s downtown core.

Property Crime