Posts Filed Under: Police

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Cop who led sting targeting gay men now accused of inappropriate relationship with student

Constable Kevin Ward's case is now before a police disciplinary tribunal

By Michael Lyons Oct. 2nd, 2:49 pm

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Cyclists are frustrated with the slow roll-out of the City’s bike plan

Bike lanes are more vigilantly monitored, but the City is still soft-pedalling expansion of cycling infrastructure

By Alisha Sawhney Sep. 6th, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: Pedestrian-blaming, 1930s style

Toronto struggles to reduce the number of traffic fatalities during the holiday season.

By David Wencer Dec. 10th, 2:20 pm

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What if Firefighters and Paramedics “Modernized” their Vehicles the Same Way as the Police?

What if we applied Police logic to firetrucks and ambulances?

By Torontoist Nov. 4th, 6:13 pm

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Police Chief Mark Saunders Takes Questions on Twitter

And Torontonians had no shortage of things to ask.

By Torontoist Oct. 13th, 4:00 pm

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Near Jane and Finch, Toronto Police Ask the Public How They Can Modernize

How does a police culture change occur?

By Rhiannon Russell Sep. 9th, 11:00 am

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Black Lives Matter Held Pride Accountable—and Toronto Should Too

It's up to allies to tell Pride Toronto how they really feel about police presence.

By Al Donato Jul. 6th, 11:00 am

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Historicist: Racism and Homophobia in the Pages of a Police Magazine

Prejudiced articles from a newsletter exacerbated tensions between the police, homosexuals, and other minority groups.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 4th, 11:45 am

Scene: Black Lives Matter Protest

Hundreds protested in front of 40 College Street to protest the policing of Toronto's Black residents.

By David Hains Mar. 28th, 2:15 pm

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Photo Essay: The Faces of Black Lives Matter Toronto

An intimate look at the protesters outside of Toronto Police Headquarters.

By Torontoist • Photos by Brittany CarmichaelMar. 22nd, 11:00 am

Extra, Extra: Cats and Dogs, Steal a Painting, and a Stolen Cop Bike

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Erik Mclaren Mar. 21st, 4:15 pm

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Extra, Extra: New Police Task Force Unveiled, TTC Adds New Buses, and (More) Falling Glass

Every weekday's end, we collect just about everything you ought to care about or ought not to miss.

By Erica Lenti Feb. 16th, 4:00 pm

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2015 Hero: Elton McDonald

Nominated for: digging a mystery tunnel to our hearts.

By Edward Brown • Illustration by Evan MundayJan. 4th, 12:00 pm

Vandalist: Rest In Peace

A memorial for Sammy Yatim.

By Stephanie Avery Oct. 23rd, 9:15 am

Historicist: “Ontario’s Public Enemy No. 1”

Part Two of a look at Toronto's late 1930s gambling kingpin, Manny Feder.

By Kevin Plummer Oct. 3rd, 12:20 pm

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Historicist: Rise and Fall of the Brown Derby

Part One of a look at Toronto's Depression-era gambling kingpin, Manny Feder.

By Kevin Plummer Sep. 19th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: Get Draper!

The scandal-plagued career of Toronto's "most incompetent and clownish" police chief.

By Kevin Plummer Sep. 5th, 12:30 pm

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Vintage Toronto Ads: A Tale of Two Prides

A look at how Pride exploded in size in the 1990s.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 25th, 1:00 pm