Podcasts about toronto police

Over the last decade, gun murders have jumped by nearly 90 percent in Canada. This increase is fuelled by a never-ending stream of illegal weapons acquired across the border in the United States. According to data from the Toronto Police, 88 percent of the guns seized in crimes last year originated in the US. Canadian police and elected officials are demanding tighter controls at border crossings. FRANCE 24's Francois Rihouay, Joanne Profeta report, with Fraser Jackson.

Toronto Police say attacks on Jewish schools, synagogues, businesses, and the U.S. Consulate may be tied to foreign actors; A reported U.S. data breach may have exposed Crime Stoppers tipster information; Several major Liberal bills remain unresolved including getting tougher on crime as Parliament breaks for the summer; NATO is pressing members, including Canada, to outline plans to meet defence spending targets ahead of next month's leaders' summit.

An investigation into a 'gun-for-hire' network leads to the arrest of several people in connection with a series of shootings across the GTA including that of a Toronto Police officer; soccer fans pack Celebration Square in Mississauga for a World Cup watch party; and, Toronto's mayor says one of the agencies involved in the future of Billy Bishop airport is trying to keep preliminary plans a secret.

The Rebel News podcasts features free audio-only versions of select RebelNews+ content and other Rebel News long-form videos, livestreams, and interviews. Monday to Friday enjoy the audio version of Ezra Levant's daily TV-style show, The Ezra Levant Show, where Ezra gives you his contrarian and conservative take on free speech, politics, and foreign policy through in-depth commentary and interviews. Wednesday evenings you can listen to the audio version of The Gunn Show with Sheila Gunn Reid the Chief Reporter of Rebel News. Sheila brings a western sensibility to Canadian news. With one foot in the oil patch and one foot in agriculture, Sheila challenges mainstream media narratives and stands up for Albertans. If you want to watch the video versions of these podcasts, make sure to begin your free RebelNewsPlus trial by subscribing at http://www.RebelNewsPlus.com

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Jim has continuing coverage of the investigation. Schizophrenic woman who killed stranger goes free. GUESTS: Beatrice Vaisman - CP24 anchor and reporterMike Von Massow - University of Guelph food economistGlenn Stevens Jr., the Detroit Regional’s Chamber's Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer and Executive Director of its MichAuto programChris Summerville - CEO of the Schizophrenia Society of Canada

A look at the investigation and the impact on officers. Doug Ford's approval takes a dip in the polls. GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime expert and former homicide detective Monte McGregor - Criminal defence lawyer Shachi Kurl - President of the Angus Reid Institute

Plus: Carney's responding to the latest tariff threats from the U.S., Toronto Police have arrested four more in connection with suspected hate-motivated assaults, a Vancouver ski resort could be setting a Guinness World Record, and what's killing the oysters in P.E.I.? We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstory.bsky.social on Bluesky

A look at the bombshell allegation and the investigation. Do you want a 'two dog limit' in the city? GUEST: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective

Greg Brady spoke with David Shellnutt, founder Biking Lawyer LLP about ‘Aggressive arrest': Toronto police caught on tape tackling cyclist who allegedly disobeyed stop sign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with David Shellnutt, founder Biking Lawyer LLP about ‘Aggressive arrest': Toronto police caught on tape tackling cyclist who allegedly disobeyed stop sign Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does a copyright lawyer think about this big bust? What to do about ‘zombie walkers’, distracted pedestrians on their phones?GUESTS: Georgina Danzig - Partner at Heer Law, an intellectual property law boutique in Toronto Sean Shapiro - the TikTok (former) Traffic Cop

As the official Toronto police Level 1 search for missing Toronto teen Esther (“Esti”) entered its second week, hundreds of community members ignored rainy weekend weather to help a Jewish safety patrol group spread updated posters across the city. The growing grassroots response behind the search effort now includes Jewish and non-Jewish volunteers who are spending hours canvassing bus stops, subway stations, shopping malls and downtown office towers. Many say they are deeply disturbed by evidence that some of the original posters have been torn down, as it reminds them of Oct. 7, and how anti-Israel protesters defaced and ripped posters of kidnapped Israeli hostages. The search effort has broadened beyond North York, where the family lives, including displaying Esther's image at major public events, starting with a series of concerts by pop star Bruno Mars this week, as volunteers insist on keeping her face visible across the city. On this episode of The CJN's North Star podcast, host Ellin Bessner visits the Shomrim Toronto volunteer command post and retraces some of the key spots where search has been underway for more than a week. Related stories and links See the Toronto Police new website Find Esther , for the latest information and to submit tips, video or photos. Tipline: 647 355-4148 Read why community members came out on a rainy Sunday to help put up new posters of the missing teenager, after many of the posters have either been torn down on purpose, or damaged by rain, in The CJN.  Parents of missing teen pleaded for the public's help to check back yards and security cameras, in The CJN on May 19 Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Izzie Helenchilde (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here ) Watch our podcasts on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@TheCJN Help others find this podcast by leaving us a review for “North Star” on Apple Podcasts via your iPhone or iPad device, or with your Android. (Spotify allows only starred ratings but you can do that, too!)

The latest on the search for Esther. ‘Fired and festive’: ‘Late Show’ host Stephen Colbert bows out GUESTS: Mark Mendelson - Newstalk 1010 Crime Expert and former homicide detective Barry Sawyer - National President of United Food and Commercial Workers Brian Karem - Journalist and author working at the White House, Host of podcast… “Just Ask The Question!”

Are you satisfied with Demkiw’s response? Do you ever send food back at a restaurant?GUESTS: Brian Lilley - Toronto Sun columnist

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Greg Brady talked to Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector, and best-selling author, about three Toronto Police officers accused of sexual assault during a trip to Barcelona, raising difficult questions about accountability, conduct overseas, and public trust in policing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady talked to Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist, former police inspector, and best-selling author, about three Toronto Police officers accused of sexual assault during a trip to Barcelona, raising difficult questions about accountability, conduct overseas, and public trust in policing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What do we know about it? Should kids have more recess time? GUESTS: Kim Schofield - criminal defence lawyer Doug Downey - Ontario Attorney General Jamaal Myers - TTC board chair

A Toronto Police corruption scandal is forcing prosecutors to review dozens of federal cases, raising the risk that some charges could be thrown out. We also look at a new TD report warning food inflation could pick up as fertilizer supplies are disrupted through the Strait of Hormuz. Plus: OpenAI's new DeployCo consulting unit, federal support for Telus's B.C. data-centre expansion, Disney's box-office momentum, and more.The Peak Daily is produced in partnership with reframevid.com

There was the “joke” a senior Toronto Police officer made one day to then One Homicide Chief, Hank Idsinga. You know, the one about a kosher bbq being a “Jew-Q.” As in, thinking that the idea of burning Jews during the Holocaust in Europe - was funny. The jokester told Idsinga it was really funny. And that was when Hank Idsinga began to see the deep antisemitism among police leadership, and others. And there was more. Much more.Idsinga's recently published book: “The High Road: Confessions of a Homicide Cop”, was released in early May and is prompting discussion about the conduct of the Toronto Police Force, particularly since October 7. Toronto has become a dangerous city for Jews to live in. Hostility toward Jewish people is overt, everywhere and inescapable. It was clear from October 7 that something was very wrong with how Toronto police were dealing with the outburst of Jew-hatred. The antisemites were given free rein. Police spoke about constitutional rights and other high-minded issues, which actually had nothing to do with the illegal conduct proliferating on Toronto streets. In fact, the cops protected the “protesters”, insisting they were not breaking laws and that their conduct was “peaceful.” Well, they were breaking many laws, and their conduct was anything but peaceful. Almost three years later, Toronto is unrecognizable and considered to be one of the most dangerous cities in the world in which to live today, as a Jew. This podcast episode is a touch longer than our usual, because there is so much important information to be shared.We focus on Hank Idsinga, his personal story and how that influenced his career, particularly in the later years. And we get into the way in which Toronto Police have handled overt and often violent antisemitism since October 7. Their conduct is indefensible. Inexplicable. And I have been writing and podcasting about this tirelessly. Only now, as attacks on Jews have become more frequent and violent - attracting international attention - has the Toronto Police Service even acknowledged that there may be, you know, a problem.I have provided time stamps for three sections of the podcast, so you can jump around or skip. But I urge you to listen to them all. They build on and reinforce one another. And the story of what is going down in Toronto is just one extreme example of what we are seeing in many cities around the world. This will not just “go away”.Thanks to Andrea Marcus, a friend, proud lifelong Torontonian, brilliant artist, and sponsor of this episode of State of Tel Aviv and Beyond. Like so many Canadians, Andrea is devastated by what has happened to Canada and Toronto, particularly in recent years. They are unrecognizable. If you would like to be like Andrea and support our work by sponsoring an episode or two, please contact me directly. vivian@stateoftelaviv.comTime Stamps:Part I - Introduction to Hank Idsinga and the Toronto Police Force 00-34:54Part II - Toronto Police and Jews: Open Contempt at a Recent Press Conference 34:55-37:41Part III - Deep Dive into Post October 7 Toronto Police Conduct 37:42-endShow your support for STLV at buymeacoffee.com/stateoftelavivHank Idsinga was a member of the Toronto Police Services for thirty years, leading the country's top homicide unit for five years. Having served as Detective Sergeant and, later, Inspector in charge of Toronto's Homicide Squad, he has policed just about every kind of case you can imagine, and has stared down some of the hardest criminals the city has ever seen. Idsinga has received numerous awards from the Ontario Homicide Investigator's Association, and has twice been recognized by Toronto Life magazine as one of Toronto's 50 Most Influential People. Additionally, he is a regular presenter at policing conferences, including the FBI National Academy Associates Conference and the Ontario Homicide Investigators Conference, among others. Recently retired and now a crime commentary fixture on the Corus radio network (nationally) and Global Television, as well as American crime series in production, Idsinga speaks widely about policing in the wake of a highly decorated career.From decorated homicide detective Hank Idsinga comes The High Road—a raw, riveting true crime memoir from the man who helped take down one of Canada's most notorious serial killers.Hank Idsinga knew from the age of ten that he wanted to solve murders—especially after learning his grandfather had been executed by the Nazis during the Holocaust. Over a thirty-year career with Toronto Police Services, Idsinga rose through the ranks to lead the country's top homicide unit. From street crime to serial killers, he saw it all—and now, for the first time, he tells the story in his own voice.Written in a hard-boiled but deeply human tone, The High Road chronicles the highs and horrors of life on the homicide beat. Idsinga recounts some of Toronto's most gripping cases that caught the attention of the nation, including the Boxing Day shooting of Jane Creba, the Yonge Street shootouts, and—most infamously—the Bruce McArthur serial killer investigation. With equal parts warmth, candor, and gravity, he offers rare insight into how detectives do their work, how justice is served, and how the toll of the job is carried quietly and constantly.Far from glorifying violence, Idsinga focuses on the people at the heart of each case: the victims, the families, and the fellow officers who became like family over decades of service. Many of those families remain in touch with him today, a testament to his character and compassion.With the rise of true crime podcasts and docuseries, audiences are hungry for authentic, unfiltered voices—and The High Road delivers. This isn't just a book about catching killers. It's about the moral weight of justice, the value of empathy, and the complicated humanity on both sides of the badge.Podcast NotesIn the podcast I refer often to how entrenched antisemitism is in Canada and how obvious that has become since October 7. Below are links to two articles published in Toronto media regarding Idsinga's allegations regarding antisemitism on the police force.Following are links to podcasts and written articles by me, on the State of Tel Aviv website and in other publications. This is just a sampling of the work I have done on antisemitism in Canada, focusing on Toronto, since October 7. And there's much more. State of Tel Aviv is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.stateoftelaviv.com/subscribe

When police officers are charged with alleged corruption, what happens to the cases they worked on? We examine how those investigations are reviewed and what it means for past prosecutions when an officer's conduct is called into question. Then, former Toronto homicide detective Hank Idsinga, who investigated more than 80 murder cases, joins us to reflect on the realities of policing, accountability, and trust in the justice system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady spoke with Jon Burnside, Councillor for Ward 16 Don Valley East, former Toronto Police officer, former TTC Chair about Doug Ford promises enhanced powers allowing TTC special constables to arrest drug users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Jon Burnside, Councillor for Ward 16 Don Valley East, former Toronto Police officer, former TTC Chair about Doug Ford promises enhanced powers allowing TTC special constables to arrest drug users. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retired Toronto homicide inspector Hank Idsinga's new memoir about the systemic problems inside Canada's largest police force contains disturbing allegations about the force's persistent in-house discrimination and racism, including antisemitism. He also spells out for the first time his own family's Jewish and Holocaust roots – a history he's kept private for decades, while he oversaw some of the most high profile and gruesome murder cases in recent Canadian history. Idsinga insists he did speak up about his encounters with anti-Jewish bigots while he was still carrying a badge, long before he left the force in the fall of 2023, but to no avail. That's why despite Toronto's police chief and other officials now vowing to investigate his evidence, Idsinga holds out little hope of seeing changes anytime soon, be it about antisemitism, anti-Black racism or other problems. And despite recent public examples of the force's efforts to show solidarity with Jewish employees, including holding Hanukkah candle lighting ceremonies in the lobby of police headquarters, designing a regulation police kippah, appointing a new Jewish chaplain and a Jewish liaison committee, Idsinga calls all that “window dressing”. The veteran detective also draws a link between a unnamed senior staff member who he personally heard using antisemitic slurs, more than once, to the force's tepid response to the violence and hate crimes targeting Canada's largest Jewish community since Oct. 7, 2023. In today's wide-ranging interview with The CJN's North Star podcast host Ellin Bessner, Idsinga shares his own family's Holocaust trauma that saw his grandfather murdered in a gas chamber and his mother and her siblings hidden in convents. He reveals why he wanted to be a Nazi hunter before he decided to go into policing. Related stories Learn more about retired police inspector Hank Idsinga's book The High Road , published this week by Simon and Schuster Canada. Read Hank Idsinga's interviews about the 2017 Honey and Barry Sherman murders, in The CJN archives . Will the Sherman murders ever be solved? Watch our conversation from 2023 with reporter Kevin Donovan who wrote a book on the investigation which Idsinga's division was in charge of. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here ) Watch our podcasts on YouTube. Help others find this podcast by leaving us a review for “North Star” on Apple Podcasts via your iPhone or iPad device, or with your Android. (Spotify allows only starred ratings but you can do that, too!)

For decades, Hank Idsinga led some of Toronto's most high-profile murder investigations. In his new memoir, 'The High Road: Confessions of A Homicide Cop', he talks about what he says is rampant racism, anti-semitism and corruption in the largest police force in Canada.

Last week Toronto Police announced Canada's first-ever SMS blaster arrests under Project Lighthouse. Three men. 44 charges. A vehicle-based fake cell tower that hit tens of thousands of GTA phones, caused 13 million network disruptions, stole personal and financial data, and briefly blocked 911 access.I'm breaking down exactly how this technology works, what happened across the GTA, what you need to do RIGHT NOW if you think you were hit — and the national security question everyone is missing.If you were in the GTA between November 2025 and March 2026 and clicked a text about a parking fine or 407 charge — watch this now.CHAPTERS0:00 – Cold open: your phone was just hijacked1:30 – Project Lighthouse: Canada's first SMS blaster bust3:00 – What is an SMS blaster and how does it work6:00 – What happened across the GTA8:00 – The 911 block — public safety implications11:00 – The question nobody is asking: state actors15:00 – What you need to do right now: 5 steps18:00 – Close

Police in Brampton are working to see if three overnight tow truck fires in the span of 30 minutes were connected; Doug Ford says he believes the government should have a jet but won't reconsider his decision to sell it after widespread backlash; and, Toronto Police warn of an increase in counterfeit money circulating in the GTA, especially hundred and fifty-dollar bills.

Jim takes your calls. Should we have to pay a councillor’s legal fees?GUESTS: Clayton Campbell - President of the Toronto Police Association Erin O’Toole - President and Managing Director at ADIT North America

Greg Brady, Clayton Campbell, President of the Toronto Police Association & Hank Idsinga, 640 Toronto's Crime Specialist and former police inspector discuss: 1 - AI tools used to defraud Toronto-area stores 2 - Strongly encouraging the City to transfer the resources and responsibility of TTC security to the Toronto Police when the city hosts the World Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opposition leaders condemn the purchase of a $29-million private jet to fly Ontario Premier Doug Ford around for government business; the Toronto Police hate crimes unit is investigating an assault on a bus in Scarborough that was captured on camera; and, what happens if the shop storing your tires for the winter goes out of business?

Two weeks after Toronto police's new rules of engagement were announced for the duelling anti– and pro-Israel weekly demonstrations at the intersection of Bathurst St. and Sheppard Ave., a small core of marchers nevertheless spread out through the heavily Jewish area. That prompted renewed expressions of frustration on Sunday, April 5, from some local residents and Jewish leaders who believe that the protesters should not be permitted to expand their traditional protest zone at the intersection. But police say there's obviously some confusion, because they were never going to ban the anti-Israel protests entirely. Rather, they just want to keep marchers off residential side streets. So did the new rules improve safety at all? Or was the heavy police presence the key factor in keeping things a bit quieter this time? On today's episode of The CJN's "North Star" podcast, host Ellin Bessner brings you her on-the-ground report from the three-hour long duelling rally and march. You'll hear from several voices, including Toronto police Inspector Israel Bernardo, who explains why the new rules may have been misunderstood; James Pasternak, the local city councillor who says the protests are taking up valuable police resources for the sake of “glorified babysitting”; lawyer and activist Michael Teper, who describes his role in sparking a recent hate crime arrest; and one resident of the neighbourhood who feels the police's new protest zone rules actually allowed the anti-Israel demonstrations to escalate. Related stories Read more about how the new police protest rules were enforced at Bathurst and Sheppard on April 5, in The CJN. Why Toronto police announced March 22 that no protesters would be allowed to enter side streets, in The CJN. Hear legal experts denounce why so many antisemitic or anti-Israel protesters in Toronto are having their charges dropped, on The CJN's “North Star” podcast . Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner ( @ebessner ) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (senior producer), Andrea Varsany (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer), Alicia Richler (editorial director) Music: Bret Higgins Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to North Star (Not sure how? Click here ) Watch our podcasts on YouTube. Help others find this podcast by leaving us a review for “North Star” on Apple Podcasts via your iPhone or iPad device, or with your Android. (Spotify allows only starred ratings but you can do that, too!)

A late-night fire at a Mississauga home leaves one person dead; Toronto Police announce they’re deploying heavily armed officers to deter violence in key areas like tourist hubs and places of worship; and, deceptive job listings are rampant online and while they may appear convincing, victims have lost their personal information along with thousands of dollars.

What does that mean for protests in Toronto? Did you peak at age 37? GUEST: Caryma Sa’d - Toronto Lawyer and Independent journalist Christina Santini - director of national affairs at CFIB

Greg Brady spoke with David Butt, Lawyer representing Constable Forbes about OPP investigation finds no wrongdoing from Toronto police officers at Umar Zameer trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady spoke with Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies about Toronto police set to release OPP report on Umar Zameer case, officer perjury allegations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A wide-scale investigation into police corruption in Ontario – Project South – led to the arrests of 27 people, including seven Toronto Police Services officers and one retired Toronto Police officer. The allegations range from a conspiracy to traffic Toronto Police uniforms, to selling data to members of organized crime groups, to a plot to murder a corrections officer. But one of the civilians charged in the operation had links to the tow truck industry, which has a documented history of violence and criminal connections. That led Globe and Mail reporter Molly Hayes to question what links exist between the police corruption investigation and the industry. She has reported on violence and corruption in the towing industry for years. Today, she joins the show to talk about why towing has been so prone to corruption, and its ties to a major criminal investigation. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

//The Wire//2300Z March 10, 2026// //ROUTINE// //BLUF: WAR CONTINUES IN MIDDLE EAST AS DRONE ATTACKS CONTINUE. SHIPS BEGIN ATTEMPTING TO RUN THE STRAIT OF HORMUZ AMID IRANIAN TARGETING EFFORTS. US CONSULATE IN TORONTO TARGETED IN SMALL ARMS ATTACK.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: The Planet satellite imagery company has announced an extension of their holding of satellite imagery throughout the Middle East. Planet had previously instituted a 96-hour hold on all imagery of American installations in the region, for the Operational Security (OPSEC) reasons of preventing Iranians from using up-to-date satellite imagery in their targeting efforts. As of this morning, Planet has extended this delay to two weeks, with all imagery of non-Iranian terrain being withheld for 14 days from all customers.Strait of Hormuz: The Strait remains semi-officially closed, as most commercial vessels refuse to accept the risk of trying to run the gauntlet. Iranian forces continue to strike cargo vessels, but some vessels are making the attempt to transit the Strait, amid these threats. This morning, one commercial vessel was reportedly struck by a drone (or had a near-miss), highlighting the risks for commercial shipping.Analyst Comment: Interestingly enough, some vessels have pulled a Leeroy Jenkins, and plowed through the Strait over the past few days with their transponders off, hoping for the best. Other vessels have also tried the old standby trick that was discovered during the Houthi targeting in the Red Sea last year...they're changing their AIS transponder data to claim affiliation with China, in hopes of being allowed free passage. This has worked for a couple of dozen vessels so far, but the targeting of shipping in the Persian Gulf is still too random to draw a conclusion as to what's actually being targeted by the Iranians.Korean Peninsula: South Korean officials have voiced concern regarding the reallocation of American strategic resources from the region. This morning, the South Korean media group Yonhap published photos of Americans disassembling a THAAD battery, which is being relocated to the Middle East to replace at least one of the sites that was damaged/destroyed by Iranian targeting efforts.Canada: This morning an active shooter was reported at the U.S. Consulate General in Toronto. Toronto Police state that a white Honda CRV approached the facility, stopping at the main entrance. Two suspects exited the vehicle and fired shots from handguns at the Consulate, before egressing from the scene. Multiple shell casings were recovered from the shooting site, and the shooters remain at large.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: National security is of course a higher priority than providing up-to-date satellite imagery of the Middle East for the civilian world; as unfortunate as it is, censorship is a critical part of warfare and there's absolutely nothing that can be done about it. However, the timing and nature of this censorship occurring now, is quite interesting. As a reminder, the Chinese have provided extremely detailed imagery of American equipment losses since the start of the war via their own satellite networks, so the Iranians don't exactly need American satellites at all.This seemingly unimportant satellite imagery delay can also serve as an indicator for the expected timeline of the war...requesting American satellite companies to intentionally withhold their imagery from the public for two full weeks is not something that is done if the war is coming to a close. Right now, a lot of rhetoric is flying concerning the potential end of the conflict, with analysis of President Trump's remarks on the war focusing on how long the war might last, or what might happen over the next few days/weeks. At the moment, we cannot make decisions based on this rhetoric, as it changes by the hour a

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says today will be the most intense day of strikes on Iran. Israel launches new wave of airstrikes against Hezbollah, more than 100,000 people in Lebanon register as displaced today alone. Persian Gulf countries continue to come under ballistic missile attacks from Iran. Toronto Police say someone discharged a firearm at the U-S Consulate. Parent from Tumbler Ridge BC files civil lawsuit against Open AI, parent company of Chat GPT, after daughter injured in school shooting. TikTok and Canadian government reach agreement to allow Chinese-owned company to maintain physical presence in Canada. CBC Exclusive: Canadian-led business fuelled Myanmar's civil war with ‘blood pearls,' despite international sanctions.

Project South uncovers one of the worst cases of police corruption in Canadian history. The investigation into Toronto Police offers a staggering portrait of corruption, with allegations connecting officers to attempted assassinations, illegal firearms, drug trafficking, extortion, bribery, and leaking confidential information.Plus, the death of “the last man in Africville” and the targeting of Jewish summer camps. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Kattie Laur (Associate Producer and Fact Checking), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), max collins (Director of Audio), Jesse Brown (Editor)Guest: Julian AbrahamAdditional music by Audio Network Further reading: Who are the Toronto police officers accused of assisting organized crime? Here's what we know so far | CBC News York Regional Police Press Conference - Project South Results [YouTube] 'A few bad apples': Doug Ford responds to police corruption arrests - North Bay News Toronto cop arrested in corruption probe trafficked uniforms, mishandled police firearm: court documents | CBC NewsOpinion | Toronto Police officers have been accused of running a matchmaking service for violent crooks. The question now is how deep the rot goes - Toronto StarLORINC: When the police neither serve or protect - Spacing TorontoPublic trust in Toronto police was ‘strained' before officers' arrest. What now? | Globalnews.caHow an armed Brink's guard with persistent money troubles got swept up in the Toronto police corruption case - Toronto Star 'He was a man on a mission': Eddie Carvery remembered for keeping memory of Africville alive | CBC NewsAnti-Zionist groups in Canada target Jewish children's summer camps | The Times of Israel Sponsors: Fizz: Visit fizz.ca and activate a first plan using the referral code CAN25 to get 25$ off and 10GB of free data.Douglas: Douglas is giving our listeners a FREE Sleep Bundle with each mattress purchase. Get the sheets, pillows, mattress and pillow protectors FREE with your Douglas purchase today. The free bundle now ALSO includes a down-alternative duvet and cover! Visit douglas.ca/canadaland to claim this offer.BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/canadaland today to get 10% off your first month.If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two Toronto based Legal Observers from the Orange Hats return to give us details on the tactics Toronto Police are using to try to bring down the Palestinian Solidarity Movement.Tasked with keeping an eye on cops during protests and other actions, Gisela and Leon have lots of stories to tell. Together the group recently issued a 2025 Year-In-Review on Toronto Police Services conduct at protests. The report includes statistics on injuries and arrests; it warns of trends in policing; and it points to a clear strategy to suppress the activities of activists - and legal observers. Its not all bad news. Thanks to their experience, the Orange Hats are a great source of advice for organizers and activists - or anyone coming into contact with Police. Hosted by: Santiago Helou Quintero and Jessa McLeanProduced by: Santiago Helou Quintero Call to Action: Support Legal Observers - Donate to the Orange HatsREGISTER FOR ONLINE COURSE: Documenting Protests - Feb. 25 @6pm ETRelated Episodes: Watching Cops: Advice for Activists (Feb 2025) The Orange Hats share how to stay safe at protests, and the tactics Toronto police use to harass, intimidate and brutalize activists Exposing Toronto Police Tactics (Sep 2025) Activist and journalist Benjamin Nolan on the Toronto Police Services' violent responses to peaceful protests and their use of the knee-on-neck technique.More Resources: Inside the ‘shocking' police operation targeting pro-Palestine activists in Toronto - The BreachPolice Chief Plays Loose with the Truth on Radio Call-in Show - The Grind MagazineWhat is Strategic Incapacitation – Orange HatsBe sure to catch all our content, including articles and resources for activists, on our SUBSTACK.All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: PatreonFollow us on Instagram or on Bluesky

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Toronto Star Crime Reporter, Jennifer Pagliaro on an investigation by York Regional Police connecting several Toronto police officers to organized crime, including a conspiracy to commit murder, shootings, extortion, robbery, drug trafficking and firearms offences.

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Bombshell charges against Toronto Police. Seven active members and one retired officer are accused of bribery, drug trafficking, and robbery in a widespread investigation that includes an attempted murder and organized crime. It's one of the worst cases of police corruption in Canadian history.Also: Ottawa sets aside billions of dollars to help Canada's auto sector, hit hard by U.S. tariffs. The plan reintroduces consumer incentives for EVs, and says goodbye to EV mandates. The auto sector is chuffed. Environmentalists are not.And: Mystery disappearance. The frantic Arizona search to find Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of American journalist and popular morning television personality Savannah Guthrie, and the bizarre circumstances surrounding the case.Plus: Key U.S. - Russia nuclear treaty ends, Canadian delegation in Greenland, hockey's biggest rivalry, and more.

Seven current Toronto police officers and one retired member have been named as suspects in a conspiracy. Jim speaks with two experts who break down the scope of the allegations and the impact on policing in Toronto. GUESTS: Chris Lewis – NEWSTALK 1010 Public Safety Analyst Clayton Campbell – President of the Toronto Police Association

Continued coverage of the allegations involving seven current and one retired Toronto police officer in an alleged conspiracy. Has this shaken your trust in the police? Prime Minister Mark Carney announces the federal government will replace EV sales targets with rebates, incentives, and new fuel efficiency standards. Then, a deep dive into organized crime and the police. GUESTS: Monte MacGregor – Criminal Defence Lawyer Flavio Volpe – President, Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association Garry Clement – Chief Anti‑Money Laundering Officer, Versa Bank; former RCMP Superintendent of the Proceeds of Crime Division; author of Under Cover – Inside the Shady World of Organized Crime and the RCMP

This week we introduce our listeners to Bruce McArthur and the men he killed in The Village in Toronto. He was active from 2010-2017 but could've been caught much earlier. Nicole shares many of the astronomical mistakes made by the Toronto Police during their investigation(s) into the man who was killing gay men in Toronto. This episode is one you won't want to miss & we hope you learn something new. Interested in learning more about when WTF releases new episodes, contests, and more? Make sure to give us a follow on:Facebook: @whattheforensicsInstagram: @whattheforenicsTwitter: @WTForensicsPodYouTube: @whattheforensicsFor more details about the hosts, episode details, sources, and images related to each episode, check out our website at http://www.whattheforensics.caCreate your podcast today using the link: https://zencastr.com/?via=WTF #madeonzencastr Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Explore how Apple is transforming Siri into a Gemini-powered AI chatbot, why emotional voice AI is the next frontier, and how HP's Elite Board G1—the PC in a keyboard—may be a game-changer for blind users. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into the major tech stories shaping 2026. They unpack Bloomberg's report that Siri will evolve into a fully integrated AI chatbot powered by Google's Gemini, raising questions about privacy, speed, and Apple's long-term AI strategy. The hosts debate why the term “chatbot” carries negative connotations and how Apple could regain trust after its shaky Apple Intelligence rollout. The discussion then shifts to emotional AI and Google DeepMind's acquisition of Hume AI's Alan Cowan. They explore how future voice assistants could detect and respond to human emotion, potentially revolutionizing AI companionship, therapy, and conversational interfaces for everyone. Later, Steven interviews HP's Caleb Fleming about the Elite Board G1, a Windows 11 PC built inside a keyboard with up to 64GB RAM and 2TB storage. They discuss its upgradeability, enterprise focus, and unexpected potential as an ideal computer for blind users without the bulk of traditional desktops or laptops. The episode closes with quick takes on Sony LinkBuds Clip open-ear audio and Toronto Police trialling AI for non-emergency calls. Relevant LinksBloomberg – Siri AI Chatbot Report: https://www.bloomberg.comHP Elite Board G1: https://www.hp.comHume AI: https://www.hume.ai Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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