Ontario Tow Trucks

• Police lay slew of charges after unlicensed tow trucks pull up to crash scene in Caledon, Ont.

  More than two weeks ago, a tractor-trailer partially drove into a ditch, blocking most of Highway 9 near Heart Lake Road.

  Crime

  Jun 17, 2021
  
• Ontario government moving to license tow truck drivers in effort to crack down on violence

  Transportation Minister Caroline Mulroney and Solicitor General Sylvia Jones unveiled a suite of measures involving the tow truck industry at Queen's Park on Tuesday.

  Traffic

  Mar 2, 2021
  
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• Ottawa tow truck driver charged with harassing OPP officer

  Ottawa police have charged a local tow truck driver in connection with harassment allegations involving a member of the OPP.

  Crime

  Feb 19, 2021
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• Several Toronto police officers suspended as tow truck probe continues, spokesperson says

  A Toronto police spokesperson says the suspended officers are not currently facing any charges either under either the Criminal Code or Ontario's Police Services Act.

  Crime

  Jul 15, 2020
• Premier Doug Ford announces new task force to oversee, reform tow truck industry

  "We will hold them accountable. We will increase enforcement, strengthen consumer protection and improve industry standards," Ford said.

  Canada

  Jun 29, 2020
• Police investigating string of tow-truck fires in Toronto, York Region

  Toronto Fire Services said three tow-truck fires broke out in North York within 30 minutes of each other around 4 a.m. Monday.

  Crime

  Dec 23, 2019
• Drivers asked to ‘move over’ after two Toronto tow trucks hit by passing vehicles

  The CAA said in the past week, two of their tow trucks were hit by other vehicles on the westbound lanes of Highway 401.

  Traffic

  Oct 11, 2019
• Hooked, towed, held: Driver’s vehicle released by Vaughan body shop after Global News steps in

  A GTA woman is breathing a sigh of relief after Global News got her vehicle released from a Vaughan auto body shop. The same shop held another driver's vehicle for more than two months.

  Consumer

  Apr 12, 2018
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• Towing customers claim Toronto company charging exorbitant fees

  When you’re stranded on the road, or have just been in accident, chances are you may need the services of a tow operator. Now, imagine that after being towed somewhere, you find out the bill will be $3,000 for hook-up and a week in storage — and you’re on the hook for the huge bill.

  Consumer

  Apr 21, 2017