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Ford Fires His Chief of Staff Mark Towhey
Category: Canada Written by Sam Dixon
Mark Towhey personally revealed the news of himself being fired as Mayor Rob Ford's chief of staff, although the reasons behind the decision remain a mystery. Speaking to reporters while leaving city hall on Thursday afternoon, Towhey alleged that he wasn't surprised by the move, which comes has
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 15:14
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Senators Confess PMO Called to Discuss Duffy Audit, But Did Not Interfere
Category: Canada Written by Sam Dixon
The chairman of the Senate’s internal economy admitted on Thursday that The Prime Minister’s Office contacted two prominent Conservatives on the committee managing the audit of Sen. Mike Duffy’s expenses. However, Sen. David Tkachuk affirmably assured that he was “never directed to do
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 14:14
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Pressure Builds Up for Toronto Mayor Ford to Address Crack Cocaine Allegations
Category: Canada Written by Sam Dixon
Pressure is building up for Toronto Mayor Rob Ford to speak out on the allegations made against him almost a week ago, asserting that a video circulates showing him smoking crack cocaine and using foul language. Unlike himself, Mr. Ford has remained extraordinarily and curiously silent on the
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 13:43
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VIA Terror Plot Suspect Rejects Criminal Code, Saying ‘I Don’t Want A Book Written By Humans’
Category: Canada Written by Sam Dixon
One of the two men arrested in relation to an alleged al-Qaeda-linked terrorist plot to derail a VIA passenger train near Toronto has once again refused to be judged by the Criminal Code, asserting that he will only be satisfied if he is judged by the “holy book” and not by a “book written by
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 13:22
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Toronto man George DaSilva charged with several counts in connection to child pornography investigation
Category: Canada Written by Len Humes
On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, members of the Sex Crimes Unit, Child Exploitation Section, executed a search warrant at a residence in the Yonge Street/Carlton Street area.
It is alleged that:
- an online undercover investigation revealed the accused was in possession of child pornography and
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 12:49
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Toronto police search for missing elderly man Pietro Marcon
Category: Canada Written by Len Humes
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public's assistance locating a missing man.
Pietro "Peter" Marcon, 83, was last seen on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at approximately noon, in the Weston Road/Damask Avenue area.
He is described as 5'5", 130 lbs., and bald on top with grey hair
Last Updated on Saturday, 25 May 2013 09:17
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Boil-Water Advisory Notice for Montreal Enters Day 2
Category: Canada Written by Sam Dixon
The boil-water advisory notice for almost entire Montreal, housing more than 1 million residents, has now entered into the second day as they anxiously wait for an update indicating a green signal for them to use tap water. The water crisis caught public attention on Wednesday morning, when reports
Last Updated on Thursday, 23 May 2013 11:35
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