,Mayor John Tory is pushing for the development of a new community safety model that he says will mostly replace the need for cops to respond to calls for people in crisis and will ultimately lead to a reduction in the billion-dollar police budget.At a news conference at city hall on Thursday morning, Tory announced his support for that are aimed at bringing “real change” to policing in the wake of the global movement against anti-Black racism that was spurred by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.The recommendations, which still need to be approved by city council at a meeting next...…,Mayor John Tory is pushing for the development of a new community safety model that he says will mostly replace the need for cops to respond to calls for people in crisis and will ultimately lead to a reduction in the billion-dollar police budget.At a news conference at city hall on Thursday morning, Tory announced his support for that are aimed at bringing “real change” to policing in the wake of the global movement against anti-Black racism that was spurred by the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis.The recommendations, which still need to be approved by city council at a meeting next...WW…

,As the enforcement of evictions resumes across much of Ontario this week, the NDP are tabling a bill that would prohibit residential evictions until after the pandemic ends.The since the declaration of a second emergency due to the second wave of coronavirus in the province on Jan. 14.While eviction proceedings could be initiated and prepared during the shutdown, they could not be enforced, aside from situations involving safety concerns and/or illegal activity. However the province tied the pause on evictions to the provincial stay-at-home order.Most of the province came out from under...…,As the enforcement of evictions resumes across much of Ontario this week, the NDP are tabling a bill that would prohibit residential evictions until after the pandemic ends.The since the declaration of a second emergency due to the second wave of coronavirus in the province on Jan. 14.While eviction proceedings could be initiated and prepared during the shutdown, they could not be enforced, aside from situations involving safety concerns and/or illegal activity. However the province tied the pause on evictions to the provincial stay-at-home order.Most of the province came out from under...WW…

,Peel police said a man who was barricaded inside a Mississauga home has been taken into custody, ending a nearly 13-hour long negotiation.Shortly before 7 a.m. on Thursday, police responded to reports of a domestic call at Lundene Drive and Cramer Street.Police said a 27-year-old man has barricaded inside the home with a knife and has threatened to harm himself.The family living at the residence safely left the home before officers arrived, police said.The situation was contained to the residence, and police said there was no danger to the community.Just before 5:30 p.m., police said...…,Peel police said a man who was barricaded inside a Mississauga home has been taken into custody, ending a nearly 13-hour long negotiation.Shortly before 7 a.m. on Thursday, police responded to reports of a domestic call at Lundene Drive and Cramer Street.Police said a 27-year-old man has barricaded inside the home with a knife and has threatened to harm himself.The family living at the residence safely left the home before officers arrived, police said.The situation was contained to the residence, and police said there was no danger to the community.Just before 5:30 p.m., police said...WW…

,Police say that more students of a Catholic high school in Pickering have come forward saying their yearbook quotes were tampered with after a young Black man found that his tribute to his grandmother had been replaced with a racist comment.After the comments were , all students at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School were asked to return their yearbooks to the school at the principal’s request.Upon doing so, police said that at least nine students reported that their submitted quotations were also changed without their knowledge.Of the other quotations “tampered” with, one had racist...…,Police say that more students of a Catholic high school in Pickering have come forward saying their yearbook quotes were tampered with after a young Black man found that his tribute to his grandmother had been replaced with a racist comment.After the comments were , all students at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School were asked to return their yearbooks to the school at the principal’s request.Upon doing so, police said that at least nine students reported that their submitted quotations were also changed without their knowledge.Of the other quotations “tampered” with, one had racist...WW…

,The Ontario government is in support of a private members’ bill that would put an end to Daylight Savings Time in the province, CTV News has learned.Jeremy Roberts, MPP for Ottawa West – Nepean, has tabled Bill 214, the Time Amendment Act, to end the bi-annual practice of changing clocks across the province.The bill has already passed second reading in the legislature with the support of the government, CTV News has confirmed.Soon we will follow the bi-annual tradition of changing our clocks. Ontarian’s are sick of this outdated practice that comes with serious consequences for our health....…,The Ontario government is in support of a private members’ bill that would put an end to Daylight Savings Time in the province, CTV News has learned.Jeremy Roberts, MPP for Ottawa West – Nepean, has tabled Bill 214, the Time Amendment Act, to end the bi-annual practice of changing clocks across the province.The bill has already passed second reading in the legislature with the support of the government, CTV News has confirmed.Soon we will follow the bi-annual tradition of changing our clocks. Ontarian’s are sick of this outdated practice that comes with serious consequences for our health....WW…

,Toronto police say a cutting-edge piece of DNA analysis technology not yet used in Canada led them to solve a 36-year-old cold case involving the rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl north of Toronto.On Oct. 3, 1984, Christine Jessop went missing from her home in Queensville, Ont. in York Region, just west of Highway 404.“She was described as a girl who loved life – family, schools and sports,” Toronto Police Chief Jim Ramer said Thursday.Jessop’s body was found with multiple stab wounds on New Year’s Eve 1984, in Sunderland, Ont.There was evidence she was sexually assaulted prior to her...…,Toronto police say a cutting-edge piece of DNA analysis technology not yet used in Canada led them to solve a 36-year-old cold case involving the rape and murder of a 9-year-old girl north of Toronto.On Oct. 3, 1984, Christine Jessop went missing from her home in Queensville, Ont. in York Region, just west of Highway 404.“She was described as a girl who loved life – family, schools and sports,” Toronto Police Chief Jim Ramer said Thursday.Jessop’s body was found with multiple stab wounds on New Year’s Eve 1984, in Sunderland, Ont.There was evidence she was sexually assaulted prior to her...WW…

Joseph Wilson And Hernan Munoz, The Associated PressBARCELONA, Spain - The imprisonment of a rap artist for his music and tweets praising terrorist violence and insulting the Spanish monarchy has set off a powder keg of pent-up rage this week in the southern European country.The arrest of Pablo Hasel has brought thousands to the streets for different reasons.Under the banner of freedom of expression, many Spaniards strongly object to putting an artist behind bars for his lyrics and social media remarks. They are clamouring for Spain's left-wing government to fulfil its promise and roll back...…Joseph Wilson And Hernan Munoz, The Associated PressBARCELONA, Spain - The imprisonment of a rap artist for his music and tweets praising terrorist violence and insulting the Spanish monarchy has set off a powder keg of pent-up rage this week in the southern European country.The arrest of Pablo Hasel has brought thousands to the streets for different reasons.Under the banner of freedom of expression, many Spaniards strongly object to putting an artist behind bars for his lyrics and social media remarks. They are clamouring for Spain's left-wing government to fulfil its promise and roll back...WW…

,Two TTC special constables who were involved in an altercation with a streetcar passenger nearly a year ago have been fired, their union said Friday.CUPE 5089, which represents more than 180 TTC special constables, fare inspectors, and protective service guards, confirmed the news in a statement posted to Twitter. The union said it is disappointed in the transit agency's decision.The officers' termination comes more than a month after an investigation into the Feb. 7 incident on a 501 streetcar found that the officer's use of force against a passenger was "unnecessary" and...…,Two TTC special constables who were involved in an altercation with a streetcar passenger nearly a year ago have been fired, their union said Friday.CUPE 5089, which represents more than 180 TTC special constables, fare inspectors, and protective service guards, confirmed the news in a statement posted to Twitter. The union said it is disappointed in the transit agency's decision.The officers' termination comes more than a month after an investigation into the Feb. 7 incident on a 501 streetcar found that the officer's use of force against a passenger was "unnecessary" and...WW…

Candice Choi, The Associated PressNEW YORK - Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting tested for the coronavirus or going into quarantine afterward.Previously, the agency had cautioned against unnecessary travel even for vaccinated people, but noted that it would update its guidance as more people got vaccinated and evidence mounted about the protection the shots provide.”Every day...…Candice Choi, The Associated PressNEW YORK - Add travel to the activities vaccinated Americans can enjoy again, according to new U.S. guidance issued Friday.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance to say fully vaccinated people can travel within the U.S. without getting tested for the coronavirus or going into quarantine afterward.Previously, the agency had cautioned against unnecessary travel even for vaccinated people, but noted that it would update its guidance as more people got vaccinated and evidence mounted about the protection the shots provide.”Every day...WW…

Adina Bresge, The Canadian PressA food scientist says Canadians may have to seek out new sources of flavour as U.S.-grown onions are pulled from produce sections because of concerns about salmonella contamination.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Thomson International is expanding its recall of red onions to include the yellow, white and sweet yellow varieties.The Public Health Agency of Canada has identified the California-based grower's red onions as a likely source of the salmonella outbreak across the country.As of Aug. 2, the agency says there are 120 confirmed cases in Canada,...…Adina Bresge, The Canadian PressA food scientist says Canadians may have to seek out new sources of flavour as U.S.-grown onions are pulled from produce sections because of concerns about salmonella contamination.The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says Thomson International is expanding its recall of red onions to include the yellow, white and sweet yellow varieties.The Public Health Agency of Canada has identified the California-based grower's red onions as a likely source of the salmonella outbreak across the country.As of Aug. 2, the agency says there are 120 confirmed cases in Canada,...WW…