Tow Truck Industry
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Criminal charges, convictions cited in denial of licences for two London, Ont. towing companiesThe move by the city comes after the two companies, DNA Towing and Recovery and RMS Towing, were sanctioned as part of last fall's tow truck licence enforcement blitz.CanadaFeb 10, 2023
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Tow trucks on contract to Ottawa refuse to remove convoyers: city officialOttawa's city manager says the municipality's standing list of tow truck operators are unilaterally refusing to remove heavy trucks amid the ongoing 'Freedom Convoy' protests.CanadaFeb 8, 2022
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Toronto police officer accused in alleged towing scheme now charged with fraudPolice allege the suspects carried out fraudulent insurance claims for false or staged collisions between April 2018 and May 2020.CrimeFeb 19, 2021
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Several Toronto police officers suspended as tow truck probe continues, spokesperson saysA 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.CrimeJul 15, 2020
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Toronto officer charged with ‘criminal organization’ offences allegedly involving towing industry"As the investigation took on some light, the corruption revealed itself," Supt. Domenic Sinopoli said.CrimeJun 22, 2020
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20 people charged in connection with tow truck turf wars across GTA'The competition for control of the towing market has resulted in murders, attempted murders, assaults, arsons, threats and property damage,' police said.CrimeMay 26, 2020
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Committee sends tow truck issue back to staff, backs Junos sound exemptionA committee recommends consulting the tow truck industry before crafting a bylaw to prevent "predatory" practices.PoliticsJan 23, 2019
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B.C. tow truck industry calling for blue safety lightsNot a week goes by that a tow truck driver isn't killed on the job in North America, so the industry is calling for safety changesTrafficNov 22, 2018
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Towing customers claim Toronto company charging exorbitant feesWhen 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.ConsumerApr 21, 2017
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Tow truck protest snarls Toronto rush hour trafficToronto police are warning rush hour commuters of significant delays on major roadways across the city due to a protest organized by the province's tow truck industry on Tuesday.CanadaApr 5, 2016
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