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Ford government sets out new rules for people guilty of impaired driving in Ontario

Ford government sets out new rules for people guilty of impaired driving in Ontario

Ontario is planning to bring in a series of new measures for those found guilty of impaired driving in the province, including ignition interlock devices and lifetime driving bans. The Ford government unveiled the proposed new measures Wednesday as part of a crackdown revolving around licence suspensions, which will also include measures for stunt driving

Lifetime ban? License suspension for car thieves could be coming to Ontario

Lifetime ban? License suspension for car thieves could be coming to Ontario

The Ford government says it plans to suspend some driver’s licenses for people found guilty of auto theft offences in legislation set to be tabled later in the week. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria, along with Solicitor General Michael Kerzner, teased the proposed new law Tuesday, which could lead to repeat vehicle thieves having their licenses

Fourth man arrested, charged in killing of B.C. Sikh leader

Fourth man arrested, charged in killing of B.C. Sikh leader

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A fourth person has been arrested and charged in connection to the shooting death of B.C. Sikh temple leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) announced Saturday that Amandeep Singh, 22, has been charged with first-degree murder and conspiracy to commit murder in Nijjar’s

Ontario man on trial for killing his mother takes the stand: ‘I lost it’

Ontario man on trial for killing his mother takes the stand: ‘I lost it’

Warning: This story contains graphic and disturbing descriptions. Discretion is strongly advised.  Dallas Ly spoke quietly recalling how since the age of six, his mother Tien Le was physically abusive towards him when he would get poor grades and engage in bad behaviour.“Over time, it escalated with tools, spanking on the bottom and strikes across

64 people charged in massive Ontario child exploitation investigation

64 people charged in massive Ontario child exploitation investigation

The Ontario Provincial Police say 64 people have been charged in a large-scale child exploitation investigation across the province where 34 child victims were identified. Another 30 children were “safeguarded,” police said, which means removing a child who is in a dangerous position and who could be offended against.The investigation, dubbed Project Aquatic, involved 27

Drake’s security guard shot outside of rapper’s Toronto home

Drake’s security guard shot outside of rapper’s Toronto home

Toronto police say a security guard working outside the Bridle Path neighbourhood home of rap superstar Drake was seriously injured in a shooting early Tuesday morning. Insp. Paul Krawczyk told reporters the shooting happened at around 2 a.m. outside of the gates of the Park Lane Circle home, which is near Bayview and Lawrence avenues.“That