Author: Tony Grist
Toronto police say they are investigating after shots were fired at a vehicle from another vehicle at a busy intersection in the city on Monday morning. Police said the shooting happened at Yonge Street and Empress Avenue, just north of Sheppard Avenue, at around 10:45 a.m.Duty Insp. Brian Maslowski told reporters at the scene the shooting stemmed from a collision involving a black Ram pickup truck and a Kia near Willowdale and Cummer avenues.Maslowski said investigators believe the Ram rear-ended the Kia; afterwards, the Ram followed the Kia to Willowdale and Bishop avenues.“It was at that time that an occupant…
Ashley Grant is concerned for the safety of her workers. As reported shootings hit a record high in Hamilton — 53 so far this year — businesses and establishments like Grant’s are feeling the impacts.If that trend continues to rise, they fear the city they call home will no longer be the gem it once was.“Our restaurant has been significantly impacted in terms of the security and safety of our staff and how safe they feel at work,” said Grant, general manager of The Mule, a taco restaurant in the downtown core.“It’s caused us to … get security on late…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size In a Hamilton police crackdown, five new arrests have been made during an ongoing investigation to tackle the recent spur of shootings in the city. The investigations are part of broader work from the Shooting Response Team (SRT) to curb gun violence as the city witnesses an all-time record-breaking 54 shootings.As part of their efforts, 328 firearms and 70 restricted weapons have been seized — many of which have been modified for high-capacity firing, they say.“Sadly, this is a reality we are seeing on the streets,” said Supt. Marty Schulenberg during a…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Five people are facing 160 charges in a firearms probe that saw Peel Regional Police seize several switches used to covert pistols into automatic weapons. Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah told reporters the arrests signify the prevention of crime in Ontario’s most populated region.“Each item you see displayed actually symbolizes a potential victim, a community that has been prevented from seeing harm,” he said.“These items aren’t just sitting on a table. They represent a carjacking, a home invasion, armed robberies and multiple firearms offences that would have plagued the GTA and Peel…
HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. – Air Force Special Operations Command activated the 31st Air Task Force July 15 and marked the milestone with a stand-up and assumption of command ceremony Sept. 12 at Hurlburt Field. The ceremony presided over by U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Martin, AFSOC deputy commander, marked the official activation of AFSOC’s second ATF. U.S. Air Force Col. Brad M. Dvorak assumed command, and Chief Master Sgt. Matthew Greiner will serve as the command chief. “We are activating the next Air Force unit of action,” said Martin. “This unit is deliberately integrated, self-sufficient, and ready to bring…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Durham regional police are investigating a Thursday morning shooting in Whitby, Ont., that left a dog dead. Around 7:20 a.m., officers responded to reports of gunfire at an apartment complex on Mary Street East near Garden Street.Police report that there is evidence of a disturbance inside one of the buildings, but no victims were found on-site. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Outside the apartment, police found a dog suffering from a gunshot…
By Staff The Canadian Press Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ontario government says a man has been fined $3,000 after a bullet he fired at a squirrel travelled past his yard and narrowly missed an employee of a Huron County township. The Ministry of Natural Resources says the man from St. Helens pleaded guilty to careless hunting and is banned from having any hunting licences for a year. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. The ministry says that on June 5, conservation…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size One man is dead and another is in hospital after they were shot outside a home in Brampton late Wednesday night. Peel Regional Police Sgt. Jennifer Trimble says officers received calls for a shooting on Odeon Street, near Goreway and Mayfield roads, at 11:30 p.m. Dec. 4.When police arrived on scene, they found two men injured. Trimble said one person died on scene, and the other was taken to hospital. He is currently listed as being in non-life-threatening condition.Peel’s homicide and missing persons bureau is now investigating. Get daily National news Get…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size There was a loud call for an end to gun violence in Toronto as a coalition of organizations came together for a march Saturday. Organizers said the gathering was a chance to send a strong message to upper levels of government and communities to take action.“To spread the message of awareness that things have gotten way out of control in the city,” said Marcell Wilson, the founder of One by One Movement.The rally comes one month after the death of JahVai Roy, eight, who was struck and killed by a stray bullet…
“What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other’s folly – that is the first law of nature.” – Voltaire Based on what I’ve seen of the world, I don’t know that Voltaire accurately described the first law of nature, but it is certainly an important law. Hopefully I will be forgiven for critiquing one of the great thinkers. The problem is, some people lack humanity. It is often worse with childless people, especially people who choose to be childless for one reason or another, selfishness…