G20 report blasts police for violations of civil rights

The Canadian Press

Police violated civil rights, detained people illegally, and used excessive force during the G20 summit two years ago, a new report concludes.

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LCBO sales top $4.7 billion in record year


The Liquor Control Board of Ontario is reporting another record year for sales and the money it turns over to the provincial government.

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Ex-Ornge director grilled on executive pay Watch


A former director of Ornge in charge of compensation is defending the pay packages of top executives at Ontario's troubled air ambulance service.

Stafford's dad hopes positive change can happen


Victoria Stafford's father sat through the trial of his daughter's killer, often listening to details about the horror the eight-year-old suffered in the last hours of her life.

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Tow truck drivers hold protest at Queen's Park Watch


Dozens of tow truck drivers held a demonstration at Queen's Park on Wednesday morning to protest a plan by Ontario Provincial Police to contract out its towing operations.

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Toronto cop selected as next Niagara police chief


A 34-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service has been selected as the next chief of the Niagara Regional Police Service.

Man dies after being pulled from Humber River


Foul play is not suspected after a man was pulled from the Humber River late Tuesday night, Toronto police say.

Parts of Hwy. 401 still closed after fatal crash


Traffic continues to be affected following a fatal and fiery crash on Highway 401 in Quinte region, east of Belleville, Ont.

Facebook IPO now could top $18 billion


Facebook says 25 per cent more shares will be sold as investors clamour for shares in a stock offering that could raise more than US$18 billion for the social media company.

Lawrie ejected for tossing helmet in Jays' loss


The Toronto Blue Jays not only lost back-to-back games to the Tampa Bay Rays, they will likely lose third baseman Brett Lawrie to suspension.

TSX up following losses on Greece worries


The Toronto stock market was higher late-morning Wednesday as buyers moved in after anxiety over Greece's possible exit from the eurozone had sparked a string of selloffs.

Opt-out tool coming for online behavioural ads


Canadians who get creeped out by web ads that seem to know a little too much about their personal habits should have access in the coming months to an opt-out tool.

Stafford's family addresses Rafferty in London Watch


For the first time since their nightmarish ordeal began, Victoria Stafford's family addressed convicted killer Michael Rafferty Tuesday morning.

Full text: Daryn Stafford's victim impact statement


Full text of a victim impact statement by Daryn Stafford, 14, the brother of Victoria Stafford.

Full text: Rodney Stafford's victim impact statement


Full text of a victim impact statement by Rodney Stafford, the father of Victoria Stafford.

Full text: Tara McDonald's victim impact statement


Full text of a victim impact statement by Tara McDonald, the mother of Victoria Stafford.

Full text: Justice T.A. Heeney's sentencing comments


Full text of the sentencing comments read by Justice T.A. Heeney.

Woman dead following afternoon collision Watch


A woman is dead following a collision in the city's northwest end Tuesday afternoon, Toronto Emergency Medical Services has confirmed.

Freed G20 activist Sonne blasts 'nanny state' Watch


A security geek once portrayed by police as a budding terrorist flashed victory signs Tuesday after his acquittal on charges of possessing explosives ahead of the G20 summit.

Cab driver charged in skateboarder's death


Toronto police have charged a cab driver with second-degree murder in the death of a 28-year-old skateboarder.

Ornge under fire after woman dies following delay


A son devastated by the death of his 69-year-old mother last Friday said he's concerned that it took over four hours for an air ambulance to transport her to an Ottawa hospital.

'I'm in it to win it,' transgendered contestant says


Vancouver's transgendered Miss Universe Canada contestant says she feels like she's already triumphed by earning the chance to compete at this weekend's pageant.

Motorcycle gang's clubhouse raided in drug sting Watch


A motorcycle club's den was one of several places raided by Toronto police officers during a drug sting early Tuesday morning.

Chronology: the Tori Stafford investigation


WARNING: Graphic details from this court case may disturb some readers. A chronology of key dates and times in the abduction and murder of eight-year-old Victoria Stafford.

Rafferty trial: What the jury didn't hear Watch


WARNING: Graphic details from this court case may disturb some readers. A laptop computer belonging to the man accused of killing Victoria Stafford was used to search online for "real underage rape."

Rafferty trial: What the jury didn't see Watch


WARNING: Graphic details from this court case may disturb some readers. The officer leans toward the man accused of murdering Victoria Stafford and asks, "Am I sitting across the desk from Paul Bernardo here?"

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