Jacob Hoggard needs professional supervision, board said in denying full parole
The Parole Board of Canada rejected Jacob Hoggard’s bid for full parole this month because it found the former Hedley frontman, now a convicted sexual offender, requires professional supervision. The board instead granted Hoggard six months of day parole at...
Man arrested for allegedly committing indecent acts at elementary schools
An Aurora man is facing charges after Toronto Police allege he committed indecent acts at elementary schools in North York and Markham. The first incident was reported on Wednesday, May 27, at a school in the Jane Street and Finch...
Owner of notorious 500 Dawes Rd. complex fined $300K for fire safety violations
Following a push for enforcement at what advocates argue is one of the most notoriously neglected rental buildings in Toronto, the company listed as the owner of 500 Dawes Rd. and a director have been sentenced after being convicted under...
Federal bail bill becomes law as two other crime bills await passage
OTTAWA — Justice Minister Sean Fraser said Tuesday he hopes all three of the crime bills introduced by the Liberal government become law before Parliament rises for the summer. Bail Bill C-14 received royal assent and became law on Monday,...
Teen accused of killing stepsister on Carnival Cruise taken into custody following adult charges
MIAMI (AP) — A teenager charged with sexually assaulting and killing his 18-year-old stepsister on a Carnival Cruise ship surrendered Monday after a federal judge reversed his decision on pretrial release now that the teen is charged as an adult....
Mississauga council considering proposal to rename park after Toronto officer shot and killed
Just days after Toronto Police Service Const. Marc Pinizzotto was shot and killed while on duty, Mississauga city council will be voting on a proposal to rename a favourite childhood park after the beloved 43-year-old. Mayor Carolyn Parrish said she’ll...
Bell cutting nearly 700 jobs amid ongoing ‘organizational changes’
Bell Canada’s parent company is slashing nearly 700 jobs as part of organizational changes that began last year. BCE Inc. said the cuts affect around one per cent of its total workforce, or 690 positions, which includes approximately 230 unionized...
Ottawa directs some with ‘Lost Canadian’ citizenship to surrender documents
OTTAWA — Some people who received proof of Canadian citizenship under the “Lost Canadians” legislation that passed last year are now being told to surrender their certificates of citizenship. Immigration lawyer Amandeep Hayer said one of his clients received a...
Brampton stepping up security measures for Canada Day event at Chinguacousy Park
Canada Day celebrations are returning to Chinguacousy Park in Brampton, but this year, they come with a warning. In a press conference held on Monday, Mayor Patrick Brown reminded the public to follow the law when it comes to fireworks...
Ghana takes Partey’s World Cup entry fight with Canada to Federal Court
OTTAWA — A Federal Court judge is scheduled to hear an injunction application Tuesday from Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, whose bid to enter Canada for the World Cup was denied over rape and sexual assault charges in England. The hearing,...
