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A Toronto man was arrested Friday following the discovery of a vehicle chop shop in Buckhorn, Ont. Ontario Provincial Police seized parts from at least 13 stolen vehicles, along with a forklift, assorted tools and other items believed to belong to victims of the thefts.

Dozens of vehicles have been involved in a major series of collisions on Highway 401 in Eastern Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say. Roughly 50 vehicles were caught up in multiple crashes in Trenton, and a prolonged closure is expected as the investigation continues, OPP confirmed.

 At a press conference on Thursday, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and London Police Service announced the seizure of 31 illegal firearms and large quantities of fentanyl and cocaine following a year-long investigation in the London area. Project ALIAS targeted multiple interconnected criminal networks, with police saying all of the crime guns originated from the...

Drivers across southern Ontario are dealing with the aftermath of a powerful winter storm that moved through overnight, leaving behind slick roads and reduced visibility. Ontario Provincial Police Highway Safety Division Sergeant Kerry Schmidt joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to break down current road conditions, trouble spots, the volume and types of calls police received, and what...

An Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) constable with 17 years of service is facing criminal impaired driving charges while on duty. Police say the officer has been suspended with pay and the OPP Professional Standards Unit is conducting an internal investigation.

Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) announced the largest fentanyl bust in their history on Wednesday. Officers seized a record 46 kilograms in Windsor, Ont.

Ontario Provincial Police say a 47-year-old Hamilton man was charged after his pickup truck was reported driving on three wheels with sparks flying along the QEW on New Year’s Eve, allegedly registering more than twice the legal alcohol limit.

Ontario Provincial Police and the Canada Border Services Agency recovered more than 300 stolen vehicles in what was called Project Chickadee.  As Sean O’Shea reports, authorities say they’ve successfully dismantled an auto theft criminal organization.

Twenty people are facing more than 130 charges in connection with a massive auto theft ring operating out of Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) confirmed Wednesday. The investigation, dubbed “Project Chickadee,” officers recovered 306 stolen vehicles worth $25-million dollars in the operation – intercepting them at ports in...

Ontario’s inspector general of policing ordered a review of the province’s police services and boards Monday amid accusations of corruption within Toronto police.

Ontario’s Inspector General of Policing is launching an investigation into all of the province’s police services and boards. It comes after several officers with the Toronto Police Service were arrested and charged, accused of corruption and assisting organized crime. Nicole Di Donato reports from Queen’s Park. 

Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said Monday he would seek suspension without pay for six of seven officers charged following an investigation into organized crime and corruption. He outlined other steps the department has taken amid a province-wide corruption probe by Ontario’s inspector general.

Ontario’s Ford government is using Google Docs to host policy proposals, cabinet remarks and briefing materials, Global News can reveal, raising questions about tracking and security of some of the province’s most sensitive documents. Colin D’Mello reports.

A sweeping provincial inspection is putting police services and oversight boards across Ontario under the microscope. Crime analyst Hank Idsinga joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to break down why the review goes beyond Toronto, whether it can rebuild public trust, and what accountability and reforms could emerge from the findings.

Provincial political parties are gearing up for the next National Assembly session, which gets underway next week. Tensions over Quebec sovereignty are already resurfacing, with the issue quickly taking centre stage ahead of the return to the legislature. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has drawn sharp criticism from the poll-leading Parti Québécois after saying it would...

Police have arrested three men in Ontario, accused of trying to kidnap several women from the streets of Ontario. Police say the attack was motivated by hate and specifically targeted Jewish Canadians. Plus, President Donald Trump’s tariff threats will once again be front and centre in the New Year, as trade talks between Canada and...

The Finch West LRT is facing criticism for running slower than expected, while Ontario’s big city mayors are urging the province to declare a state of emergency over homelessness, mental health and addiction pressures. Municipal politics expert Myer Siemiatycki joins Candace Daniel to break down the key issues in this week’s Municipal Matters.

A Belleville police officer is one of more than a dozen recipients of the 2024 Ontario medal for police bravery. Acting Sergeant Jess Sarley was awarded the provinces highest honour for his heroic effort to stop a dangerous impaired driver.

A British Columbia man is facing several charges almost 30 years after four females were violently sexually assaulted in southwestern Ontario, police say. The Ontario Provincial Police say through advanced DNA technology, they were able to identify 52-year-old Jason Timothy Davidson — who was in his 20s at the time of the incidents — as...

Two Ontario bills, one that reshapes housing rules and another that expands provincial control over school boards, have sped through Queen’s Park, leaving municipal leaders worried about the fallout. From eviction risks to reduced local oversight, cities and towns are working to understand how these rapid changes will affect their communities. Municipal politics expert Myer...