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• Woman shot inside car in west-end Toronto dies

  Veronika Mrhova, 24, has been identified as the victim who officers say was shot while sitting inside a white Mercedes-Benz. 

  Crime

  Feb 15, 2019
• Falling ice damages 2 vehicles, including Canada Post truck, in downtown Toronto

  A police spokesperson told Global News they received reports of the falling frozen daggers around 2 p.m. Friday in the area of Adelaide Street West and Widmer Street. 

  Canada

  Feb 1, 2019
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• Woman in life-threatening condition after Mississauga house fire

  Officers say they were called to the area of Trelawny Circle and Osprey Boulevard at 3:41 p.m. on Wednesday afternoon. 

  Crime

  Dec 12, 2018
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• One arrest made in Toronto’s 90th record-breaking homicide, second suspect sought: police

  In a press release sent out Wednesday, police say a 17-year-old boy has been charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 23-year-old Cardinal Licorish.

  Crime

  Dec 12, 2018
• Man in life-threatening condition after stabbing in Mississauga

  Officers say they received a call that a stabbing had occurred just after 4:30 p.m. in the area of Corliss Crescent and Morning Star Drive.

  Crime

  Dec 5, 2018
• Collision on Hwy. 407 leaves 69-year-old man dead

  In a tweet sent out Wednesday evening, Ontario Provincial Police said the collision occurred on the eastbound side of the 407 near Keele Avenue. 

  Traffic

  Dec 5, 2018
• Netflix Canada takes aim at Ontario government over sex-ed curriculum

  The streaming giant sent out a tweet aimed at the Ontario government, that one Twitter user referred to as throwing 'shade.' 

  Entertainment

  Dec 5, 2018
• Arrest made in Brampton, Mississauga bus shelter sexual assaults: Peel police

  In a press release sent on Sunday, police said they have arrested 32-year-old Trevor Kamhunga and charged him with four counts of sexual assault.

  Crime

  Oct 21, 2018
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• Sunday morning collision in Brampton sends 2 to trauma centre: Peel police

  Officers said they were called to Winston Churchill Boulevard and Steeles Avenue West with reports of a serious collision. 

  Crime

  Oct 21, 2018
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• Driver runs away on foot after 2-vehicle Brampton crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

  Officers said they were called to the area of Castlemore Road and Highway 50 with reports of a collision. 

  Crime

  Oct 21, 2018
• Man in life-threatening condition after shooting in Toronto’s east end

  Police said they were called to Nugget Avenue and McCowan Road, after the sound of gunshots was reported early Sunday morning.

  Crime

  Oct 21, 2018
• Daylight stabbing in Toronto’s west end leaves teen in life-threatening condition

  A police spokesperson told Global News they received a call at 3:26 p.m. about an altercation that had taken place between a boy and a group of people.

  Crime

  Oct 14, 2018
• Toronto incumbent mayor John Tory says city preparing for cannabis legalization

  In a press release sent out Sunday, Tory said he wrote a letter to Ontario Attorney General Caroline Mulroney outlining the City's plans. 

  Cannabis

  Oct 14, 2018
• After being struck by car, TTC, Animal Services seek to reunite dog with owner

  A Toronto police spokesperson said they received reports of a collision at 12:57 a.m. in the area of Eglinton and Lebovic avenues, only to discover a dog had been hit.

  Canada

  Oct 14, 2018
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• Bayview Avenue closed after 120-year-old water main breaks

  The repair is anticipated to last the entirety of the weekend due to the water main break's proximity to gas and hydro.

  Traffic

  Oct 13, 2018
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• Family, friends hold candlelight vigil for local artist killed in hit and run

  Andre Alexander, 34, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run while riding his motorized longboard in Toronto's north end on Monday.  

  Crime

  Oct 13, 2018
• Peel Police Chief Jennifer Evans to retire after 6 years

  Evans has worked on the force for 35 years and is said to be officially retiring sometime in January 2019. 

  Canada

  Oct 13, 2018
• Nuit Blanche 2018 extends into Scarborough with over 75 art installations

  This year's Nuit Blanche will transform the streets of downtown Toronto and, for the first time, stretch into Scarborough with its unique art projects.

  Entertainment

  Sep 29, 2018
• Arrest made in connection with Kennedy station sexual assault: Toronto police

  Officers said they have arrested 69-year-old Michael Hawkins of Toronto for sexual assault as well as an indecent act. 

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2018
• Teenage boy dead after shooting in Regent Park

  A police spokesperson said officers responded to a shooting call in the area of Sackville and Bartholomew streets around 4:40 p.m. 

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2018
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• One person dead after helicopter crashes in Stouffville, police say

  Emergency crews, including York Regional Police, paramedics and Stouffville fire, were called to the area of Woodbine Avenue and Bloomington Road around 3 p.m. 

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2018
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• Man in his 20s killed after shooting in North York

  A police spokesperson told Global News that officers responded to a call about the sound of gunshots on Forest Manor Drive around 8:10 p.m.

  Crime

  Sep 24, 2018
• Rider thrown from motorcycle after hit and run in east-end Toronto

  Officers said they were called to the area of Markham Road and Eglinton Avenue for a collision involving a car and a motorcycle around 4:40 p.m. Saturday.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2018
• Man in hospital after shots fired in Brampton neighbourhood: Peel police

  Officers responded to a call that shots had been fired in the area of McMurchy Avenue and McHardy Place around 3:00 a.m., a police spokesperson told Global News.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2018
• Man dead, 2 officers wounded after police-involved shooting at Burlington gas station

  Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a shooting at the Esso at Appleby Line and Harvester Road left one man dead and two police officers injured.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2018