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Durham police arrest 32 people after firearms investigation
The six-month investigation, dubbed Project Burton, involved a criminal group that police say called themselves 22-30. It operated primarily in north Oshawa trafficking firearms, but police say their criminal activity spread as far as British Columbia.
High-ranking Toronto cop demoted at disciplinary hearing
Toronto police officer Stacy Clarke has been handed a two-year demotion to the rank of inspector for her part in what disciplinary hearing officer Robin McElary-Downer called a 'cheating scheme' in a Wednesday police act tribunal decision.
World of Formula 1 comes to life in new Toronto exhibition
F1 Exhibition opens Friday at the Lighthouse Artspace near the city’s waterfront. It’s billed as a groundbreaking show that gives fans an inside look at the sport’s greatest stories.
Mayor says new federal funding will help Toronto's cash crunch
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has mixed feelings about the money heading the city's way, per the 2024 federal budget tabled this week.
Toronto police officer pleads guilty to discreditable conduct
A Toronto police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of discreditable conduct, in relation to a series of incidents during the spring and summer of 2017.
Exams underway as York University strike hits 7 weeks
The work action is in its seventh week, as exams for some classes not impacted by the strike have begun. The exam period is scheduled until the last week of April.
TTC special constables, fare inspectors to use body cams in pilot
The pilot will get underway some time in the second quarter of this year. The TTC will also fit in-car cameras onto 14 special constable vehicles.
New building powers for universities unveiled in proposed Ontario housing legislation
Premier Doug Ford's government is releasing the province's latest housing plan, which includes expanded powers for post-secondary institutions and municipalities.
Crime Stoppers, police launch hate crime awareness campaign
Toronto police and Crime Stoppers are partnering to launch a new hate crime awareness campaign. The campaign is comprised of a selection of social media ads, plus radio public service announcements.
Toronto police tribunal orders cop be fired for violating public trust
A Toronto police officer who has been the subject of multiple cases of misconduct in the workplace, including an incident where he was found guilty of assaulting a cyclist, is set to be fired.