Background Check

• Background checks, FOI requests through RPS now by appointment only

  As of Monday, walk-ins are no longer permitted, the police said. People who show up unscheduled will be asked to pre-book. 

  Canada

  Oct 21, 2020
  
• Moose Jaw’s first ridesharing service to launch this month

  Uride says customers can expect wait times to be under 10 minutes, with average fares 15 to 25 per cent less than the average cab fare.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2019
  
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• City of Edmonton tightens rules to prevent criminals from driving taxis

  Aligning with the province, any Edmonton cab driver must be free of certain convictions for 10 years before they are allowed to accept passengers again.

  Crime

  Mar 6, 2019
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• Day care centre’s license revoked for employing man convicted of felony murder

  A state agency revoked the license of a day care facility last week for employing a man convicted of felony murder.

  Crime

  Dec 31, 2018
• No background check for registered sex offender who formerly worked at Toronto hospital

  Global News has learned that Terrence Noftall, who formerly worked at Toronto Western Hospital, was a registered sex offender. But officials at the University Health Network say they never did a criminal background check.

  Crime

  Feb 20, 2018
• Eric Olauson told to apologize after ordering background check on constituent

  The Saskatchewan government said in statement to media that Eric Olauson, who represents a riding in Saskatoon, made an error in judgment.

  Politics

  Apr 11, 2017
• Mississauga city council asks Uber to suspend operations

  Uber’s rough ride in the GTA continued Wednesday after another city council voted overwhelming to request the company suspend operations.

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2016
• Brampton asks Uber to suspend operations pending bylaw review

  Brampton city council declared Wednesday that Uber presents a “public safety concern” and is asking the company to halt operations pending a review of city bylaws.

  Canada

  Feb 24, 2016
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• Charleston shooting: FBI says Dylann Roof shouldn’t have been allowed to buy gun

  FBI Director James Comey says the gunman charged in the Charleston church massacre should not have been allowed to purchase the gun used in the attack.

  Crime

  Jul 10, 2015