Knia Singh

• Black Ontario correctional officer speaks out against white coworkers who allegedly ‘attacked’ him

  Now, Stephen Smith is "seeking some vindication, some acknowledgment that he was not at fault, that this should have not happened in the first place, nor will it happen again."

  Canada

  Feb 23, 2021
  
• How members of Toronto’s Black community hope to build on George Floyd movement months later

  The momentum is there, members of Toronto's Black community told Global News, but now the focus is on maintaining it. Kamil Karamali reports.

  Perspectives

  Feb 10, 2021
  
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• Ontario’s police watchdog says Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s family still hasn’t spoken with investigators

  Regis Korchinski-Paquet's family postponed interviews last week after their lawyer cited concerns about possible leaks from police sources regarding the case.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2020
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• Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s family’s interview with SIU on hold after concerns over leaked information

  "It will be on hold until we can figure out why this information is getting out there speak with the SIU and evaluate the fairness of the process ...," Singh said.

  Crime

  Jun 3, 2020
• Surveillance video secured in Regis Korchinski-Paquet death investigation: Ontario’s police watchdog

  "While the investigation is ongoing, the details of the interviews and the video footage will not be released in an effort to ensure the memories of other potential witnesses are not tainted."

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2020
• Toronto police chief calls for expedited rollout of body-worn cameras after Regis Korchinski-Paquet’s death

  "This is a textbook case as to why I have been advocating for body-worn cameras and I'm now fast-tracking to the best of my ability to allow that process to speed up," Chief Mark Saunders said on Friday.

  Canada

  May 29, 2020
• Ontario’s police watchdog probing family’s claims that Toronto woman pushed off balcony

  The agency also said it is "aware of allegations made by certain family members of the deceased and will be looking to speak to anyone with information about these allegations."

  Crime

  May 28, 2020
• Mayoral candidates square off in debate focusing on issues related to Toronto’s Black community

  The debate was put on by the Operation Black Vote and focused on community issues facing Toronto's Black community.

  Politics

  Oct 1, 2018
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• Toronto mayoral candidates’ forum on seniors’ issues cancelled

  Because the event was going to be held on city property, the city's fair use policy requires that all mayoral candidates be involved in the forum.

  Politics

  Sep 30, 2018
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• Provincial ban on carding criticized by community activists and police

  Ontario plans to implement new rules on the controversial practice of police carding early in the new year, but its proposed crackdown has been roundly condemned by community activists, civil libertarians and police as other provinces keep a close eye on developments.

  Crime

  Dec 17, 2015