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Burglarized Residents of 55 Division Invited to Reclaim Stolen Wares

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:48:00 GMT

Toronto police are offering burglarized residents of 55 Division between the months of October 2012 and May 2013 to view stolen goods at 55 Division police station between 2pm and 8pm Sunday, and hopefully, reclaim their items.

Officers have been displaying over 160 items this weekend after arresting a 32 year old Toronto man who is alleged to have pilfered the goods . Residents of the area began making complaints in November.

Noah Tyrrell-Malcolm is in custody and facing numerous charges including theft, credit card fraud, possession of stolen property and breaking probation.

Pedestrian Suffers Life Threatening Injuries after Collision

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:33:00 GMT

A 26 year old man is recovering at Sunnybrook with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle near Eglinton and Oakwood Avenue.

Police were called to the scene just before 11pm Saturday night. It’s believed the victim may have wandered onto the street outside of a designated cross walk.

No arrests have been made.

Man in Hospital after Alleyway Beating

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:35:00 GMT

Police are looking for a suspect after a man in his 20s was found badly beaten in an alleyway early this morning at Yonge and Gerrard.

The man was taken to hospital with life threatening injuries, but police say he's now he's in serious but stable condition.

Gawker.com Asking for Donations to Buy Alleged Ford Video

Sat, 18 May 2013 13:19:00 GMT

Gawker.com is looking to raise 200 thousand dollars to purchase a video that allegedly shows our mayor smoking crack and making some questionable comments.

They say the money will go to the two owners of the video who reportedly want the money for protection of personal safety.

The American site is already a quarter of the way there at last check on Saturday morning. The site has until the 27th to get the funds.

Rob Ford has said the allegations are ridiculous, and has canceled his weekly Sunday talk show this week.

Six Taken to Hospital after Altercation in Etobicke Park

Sat, 18 May 2013 12:55:00 GMT

Police say six people are recovering in hospital after a stabbing at an Etobicoke park around 1 o'clock Saturday morning.

One person suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries and the others all sustained minor wounds. The incident occurred in the Kipling and Lakeshore Boulevard West area.

Police say no arrests have been made but anyone with information is being asked to contact them.

Toronto Zoo Pandas Ready for their Close Ups

Sat, 18 May 2013 10:49:00 GMT

The two giant pandas on loan from China are ready for public viewing. The long awaited exhibit opens Saturday after two days of media viewings.

Da Mao and his prospective mate Er Shun have been hidden from view while quarantined since March. The pair will inhabit the Toronto Zoo for five years before moving to Calgary.

Toronto Man Claims Link Between Missing Ex and Dellen Millard

Sat, 18 May 2013 03:38:00 GMT

There's a new twist in the Tim Bosma disappearance and murder case.

A Toronto man claims the last person his ex girlfriend called before she went missing last June was Dellen Millard.

Laura Babcock began a romantic relationship after her and Shawn Lerner broke up.

Millard is now facing first degree murder charges in the death of Tim Bosma.

Police are also investigating the suicide of Dellen's father, Wayne Millard, last year.

Rob Ford No Stranger To Controversy

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:52:00 GMT

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is no stranger to controversy.

During his mayoral campaign in 2010 and his subsequent time in office, he has been involved in no less than 13 scandals.

Here is a timeline of events:

Aug 19, 2010:

Ford holds a news conference to address being arrested in 1999 for marijuana possession in Florida.
He eventually pleaded guilty to driving under the influence and failing to give the police a breath sample.

June 2011:

Ford declines an invitation to attend either the gay pride parade or the flag-raising at City Hall to kick off Pride Week, saying he would be at the cottage. His decision broke with tradition that saw his three predecessors march in the parade.

July 26, 2011:

A Toronto woman accused the mayor of giving her the finger after she asked him to get off his cellphone while driving. The mayors response to the accusation was that the woman was misunderstood.

Oct 5 2011:

A second woman accuses Ford of talking and texting while driving. Amid calls for the mayor to hire a driver, Ford declines, describing the expense as a waste of taxpayer dollars.

Oct 25, 2011:

Ford makes 911 calls after being accosted at his home by a crew from CBC's "This Hour Has 22 Minutes".
Ford says the crew's presence made him feel threatened and alleges they scared his daughter.

Mar 12, 2012:

A Toronto resident launches a conflict of interest lawsuit against the mayor. The resident alleges that the conflict arose when he voted on a council matter involving his football charity. Ford was found guilty of conflict of interest when the matter went to court, but the ruling was overturned on appeal.

May 2, 2012:

Ford calls police after a confrontation with a Toronto Star reporter. Ford alleged the reporter was spying on him, while the reporter claims he was on public property. The reporter alleged the mayor threatened him with physical harm ... a claim the mayor denied.

Sept 19, 2012:

While on an official visit to Chicago, Ford misidentifes Windsor as Winnipeg.

Nov 6, 2012:

Ford comes under fire after a TTC bus was emptied of passengers and rerouted to pickup his football team. Police say an officer made the decision to commandeer the bus, not the mayor. Ford allegedly placed two calls to the head of the TTC when his team was made to wait.

Mar 8, 2013:

A mayoral rival alleges the mayor touched her innappropriately at a political dinner. Ford vehemently denied the allegations.

Mar 24, 2013:

Ford called into a radio show to complain about the defense tactics used in a high profile court case. Ford lashed out against the "not criminally responsible" defense of Richard Kachkar, who killed a Toronto police officer with a stolen snowplow. The defence lawyer called out the mayor as "prehistoric" and reprimanded him for speaking out as deliberations began.

Mar, 26, 2013:

Ford denies a Toronto Star report that he was kicked out of an offical dinner for being drunk. The paper also alleged Ford had a long-time drinking problem. Ford denied both allegations.

May 16, 2013:

Reports surface from US-based site Gawker alleging the mayor was seen on video smoking what appears to be crack cocaine.
The Toronto Star reported that Ford can also be heard making disparaging remarks about federal Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau. Ford calls the unverified video and the allegations that go with it as "ridiculous".

Councillors to Debate Casino Issue on Tuesday

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:17:00 GMT

On Thursday, mayor Rob Ford cancelled Tuesday's casino debate, saying the deal is a dead issue if the province won't come forward with a funding strategy.

Now, councillor Mike Layton says he and 23 councillors are prepared to table the casino debate on Tuesday, saying city council owes it to the city to hold a discussion on the matter.

Ford wanted to reschedule the debate for sometime in June.

Police Update 2012 Murder Case

Fri, 17 May 2013 20:48:00 GMT

Toronto Police are providing an update to the murder of Delano Coombs.

Back on May 10, 2012, Coombs, 27, was shot and killed in a laneway at 4020 Dundas Street West.

Investigators now believe Coombs was lured to that area by people who likely knew him. It's alleged Coombs was ambushed in his car before being murdered.

A black sweatshirt with an "STG Entertainment" logo was found at the crime scene.

Police also recovered DNA from the scene, but there is no match in the national database. However, a suspect description has been put together.

He is described as black, 20-year-old, 5'10" with a slim build, and may have been wearing his hair in braids at the time.