Podcasts about Toronto Police Service

When a 9-year-old girl vanishes without a trace in 1984, a rural Canadian town is left reeling. Law enforcement quickly zeroes in on a suspect—a quiet, socially awkward neighbor. But as the case unfolds, doubts about his guilt emerge again and again. Decades later, Detective Sergeant Steve takes on the cold case. With the power of modern DNA technology, everything once thought to be fact is suddenly back in play. Will the truth finally come to light? Detective Sergeant Steve is a seasoned investigator with 28 years of service in the Toronto Police Service, where he currently leads the Homicide Cold Case Unit—home to the largest caseload of unsolved cases in Canada. In addition to overseeing the Cold Case Unit, Steve also manages the Forensic Video Unit and played a key role in the establishment of the Missing Persons Unit, guiding its development from the ground up. Throughout his distinguished career, Steve has held various positions in specialized units, including the Drug Squad, Major Crime Unit, Major Projects, ROPE (Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement) Squad, and the Hold Up Squad. Notably, while in the Hold Up Squad, he was instrumental in solving the high-profile multi-national bank robbery series known as the "Vaulter Bandit." A graduate of Brock University, Steve holds a major in Political Science and a minor in Business Entrepreneurship. His early career interests in law enforcement were sparked by his work with the Canada Border Services Agency during his time at university. For bonus episodes, behind-the-scenes shenanigans, join the SuperFam community at smalltowndicks.com/superfam

When a 21-year-old woman's lifeless body is found in a popular Toronto neighborhood park, authorities are hard-pressed to find her killer. A mysterious shoeprint becomes a key clue for investigators, but somehow the suspect eludes their grasp.If you know anything about the murder of Margaret McWilliam on August 27th, 1987, please contact the Toronto Police Service homicide division at 416-808-7400, or at homicide@torontopolice.on.ca. You can also submit information anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 416−222−TIPS (8477); or via the internet at www.222tips.com. For safety tips and resources, please visit:Canada Running Series WebsiteRunning World Running Alliance261 Fearless OrganizationCards Against Harassment Organization View source material and photos for this episode at: parkpredators.com/the-jog Park Predators is an audiochuck production. Connect with us on social media:Instagram: @parkpredators | @audiochuckTwitter: @ParkPredators | @audiochuckFacebook: /ParkPredators  | /audiochuckllcTikTok: @audiochuck  

On Monday March 17, Toronto Police Services announced that they arrested and laid 29 charges against a suspect allegedly behind a spree of hate-motivated attacks on Toronto's Jewish community in 2024—and then, revealed a judge had released him on bail. Amir Arvahi Azar, 32, was arrested on Jan. 11, 2025, in the Willowdale neighbourhood of Toronto. He was kept in custody for two months, until this week's release order. Police highlighted the fact that they brought three “very rare” hate-speech charges against the suspect, including advocating genocide against Jews, wilful promotion of genocide and public incitement of hatred. The Ontario attorney general's office had to agree to lay these charges, but went further than that and tagged the charges as “terrorist activities” under the Criminal Code, opening the door to a life sentence if convicted. There is a publication ban on revealing too many details about the case. All this has led Jewish leaders to ask: why was the suspect released on bail at all? On today's episode of The CJN Daily, we speak to Rivka Campbell, executive director of Beth Tikvah Synagogue, whose premises were hit by arson in April 2024, and also with Guidy Mamann of the Tiferet Israel congregation, where a pro-Israel sign was torched in August. Related links Read more reaction in The CJN from Jewish leaders about the arrest, charging with hate crimes, and then court-ordered release on bail of a suspect alleged to be behind terrorism-related spree of attacks on Toronto Jewish community buildings and people last year. Read the Toronto Police Service's news release announcing the suspect's arrest and bail conditions, March 17. Hear how Toronto's most targeted synagogue, Kehillat Shaarei Torah on Bayview Avenue, became more resilient after each of its eight attacks, in The CJN. Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Dov Beck-Levine Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to The CJN Daily (Not sure how? Click here)

Today, a delegation led by new Liberal leader and de facto prime minister Mark Carney is set to travel to the United States to meet with President Trump to discuss current trade tensions. Plus, the Toronto Police Service have issued an apology after a pair of officers discussing how criticism linking anti-Israel rallies to Hamas was “Islamophobic” on a podcast went viral online. And finally, a scathing new report from the Globe and Mail revealed the RCMP captured a meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and an influential alleged Chinese criminal along with another man linked to the Chinese military. Special Guest: Lise Merle.

In our thirtieth episode of Unsolved Canadian Mysteries, Christina Koutsi, Dylan Fairman and Kenton de Jong discuss the disappearance and subsequent murders of several men from Toronto's Gay Village during the early 2010s. The Toronto Police Service were unequipped to handle these murders and were unfamiliar with the LGBTQA+ community they were taking part in. All signs pointed to a man named Bruce McArthur, but McArthur was a senior citizen, who landscaped for a living and volunteered as Santa Claus in the malls. However, as the investigation continued, more of McArthur's life became known to the authorities. From a tough childhood, a messy divorce, bankruptcy, a troubled son, and more than one report of him being violent or aggressive, the police began to wonder if McArthur was involved, and if so, what happened to these missing men. As more and more men went missing, the search continued and the answer seemed further and further from the norm. Come learn about a Canadian serial killer like no other!

No word on a cause or a damage estimate yet after a fire at a farmhouse just east of Highgate, a retail store that was once a staple for farm supplies is now shutting down several of its locations across Ontario, and an investigation by the Toronto Police Service led to a massive drug bust at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor.

OPP from Chatham-Kent are asking for the public's help to find a missing 35-year-old Indigenous woman. The cause of a farm house fire east of Highgate is under investigation. Several Peavey Marts are closing across Ontario including the one in Chatham. An investigation by the Toronto Police Service led to a massive drug bust at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor. A new Leger poll shows that Premier Doug Ford would get a clear victory if an election was held in Ontario today. Spencer Marcus has re-signed with the Barnstormers.

Everything Was Going Perfectly in 2025—Until This Happened.

- Four hours of OT for a five-minute call: Crown attorneys told to stop calling Toronto police officers to help curb overtime ‘insanity'. What should be done here? - Air Canada to bar carry-on bags for lowest-fare customers. If every airline is doing it, is it a big deal anymore? Or just another bad thing we've come to expect from flying? - Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie on her latest healthcare promise

RECOVERING POLITICIANS: ONTARIO'S NEW AG SHELLY SPENCE'S NEW REPORT, METROLINX CEO LEAVES THE COMPANY AND MORE Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo, former NDP MPP and Janet Ecker, former Ontario PC Finance Minister. Ontario's new Auditor General, Shelley Spence, has released a damning first report, sharply criticizing Premier Doug Ford's government. In education, the report highlights increased violence and financial mismanagement within the Toronto District School Board. Additionally, the resignation of Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster is seen as a win by many. GIVING TUESDAY, A DAY OF GENEROSITY Libby is joined by Sharon Avery, President and CEO of Toronto Foundation and Bruce MacDonald, President & CEO of Imagine Canada. Since its launch in 2013, Giving Tuesday has expanded globally, now being observed in 90 countries. The event, which takes place on the Tuesday after American Thanksgiving (this year on Dec. 3), encourages donations to non-profits, community organizations, and individuals. In 2021, the Canadian branch of Giving Tuesday reported that $43 million was raised online, highlighting the growing impact of this global movement. CANADIANS WARNED ABOUT RISE IN SCAMS AMID CANADA POST STRIKE Libby is joined by Detective David Coffey, Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit. As the Canada Post strike continues, the fallout extends beyond delayed deliveries. Equifax Canada reports a significant rise in fraud attempts, including phishing emails and deepfake phone calls, many of which are related to parcels and shipping. While such scams typically increase during the holiday season, the ongoing postal disruption and shipment confusion have fueled even more efforts to steal personal information and money. Libby and Detective David discuss ways to be more vigilant.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WHAT IT WILL COST TO REMOVE BIKE LANES IN TORONTO ACCORDING TO A CITY STAFF REPORT Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence and a former Toronto City Councillor, Councillor Paula Fletcher of Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth and Councillor James Pasternak of Ward 6 York Centre. We continue our coverage of the deeply concerning news of a "vigil" being planned for Yahya Sinwar--the late Hamas terrorist leader and architect of October 7th massacre--set to take place at Mississauga's Celebration Square. And, why has the cost of Toronto's crossing guards program increased so much? THE LATEST SCAMS TO BE AWARE INCLUDING TAYLOR SWIFT TICKET FRAUD Libby Znaimer is now joined by Detective David Coffey of Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit. Libby shares with Detective David Coffey a scam she got recently, and he cautions about Taylor Swift concert ticket scams and how to avoid falling victim to them. OTTAWA SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEE WEIGHS IN ON REMEMBRANCE DAY INCIDENT AT SIR ROBERT BORDEN HIGH SCHOOL Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth, an Ottawa-Carleton District School Board trustee. Dr. Kaplan-Myrth weighs in on the controversy of a Palestinian protest song being played at Sir Robert Borden Highschool as part of a Remembrance Day ceremony.

Toronto police have arrested and charged three people—including two pro-Israel protesters—in connection with a violent incident at a weekly community rally in Toronto that saw an 88-year-old Jewish volunteer beaten and thrown to the ground. It happened on Sunday, Aug. 18, at the event held on Bathurst Street at Sheppard Avenue West. Video from the attack shows a car come to a stop beside the crowd of approximately 100 people waving Israeli flags. A young passenger exits the car, scuffles with the senior citizen, beats him, then picks him up and slams him into the street. He fell centimetres away from the wheels of a Toronto city transit bus that happened to be stopped at a red light. The senior was badly cut and bruised, and had to be taken to hospital with what police have called "non-life-threatening injuries". Police have charged three people, but will not be releasing more details while the investigation is underway. However, the organizer of the pro-Israel rally tells The CJN Daily that, aside from the attacker, police charged two members of his group, too, after some people reacted violently when they saw what had been done to the elderly gentleman. Guidy Mamann joins the show to explain what exactly happened—and why he won't cancel the weekly rallies he helps organize. What we talked about Read the Toronto Police Service social media post about the arrests and charges Learn more about pro-Israel rallies that popped up across Canada after Oct. 7, in The CJN Meet the Canadians knitting for IDF soldiers and running for the hostages, on The CJN Daily Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) Production team: Zachary Kauffman (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Dov Beck-Levine Support our show Subscribe to The CJN newsletter Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to The CJN Daily (Not sure how? Click here)

We heard a lot about drones at the Paris Olympics, but what about in our own backyard? In this episode, Spacing's John Lorinc tells us about a piece he wrote called Eyes in the Sky, which documents the stealthy creep of the Toronto Police Service's use of drones to keep tabs on residents. Next, author and green advocate Lorraine Johnson tells us about an open letter she co-signed urging Canadian municipalities to change their outdated bylaws which prohibit growing habit gardens and other helpful plant species in our lawns and backyards. Finaly, Ingrid Buday founded No More Noise Toronto out of frustration with the city's high-volume noise pollution, especially traffic sounds. The group advocates for new bylaws protecting residents' right to peace and quiet, and gathers its own data to make the case.

With the synagogue's shattered front glass windows still boarded up with plywood sheets and an emergency fundraiser underway to repair the damage, Toronto's century-old Pride of Israel congregation opened its doors to host a large community solidarity rally on the evening of July 31. More than a dozen federal, provincial and municipal politicians, as well as a senior Toronto police inspector, spoke to the crowd of 1,500 and pledged to work harder to stop the wave of antisemitic hate that began after Oct. 7, yet has intensified in recent weeks. Just in the past few days, there have been dozens of incidents of vandalism, graffiti and arson targeting Toronto-area institutions. So it was no surprise that tensions ran high at the solidarity rally, with organizers trying to prevent pro-Palestinian protesters from disturbing the event—while also keeping guests inside from being rude to the invited politicians… with varying degrees of success. On the The CJN Daily, hear the crowd boo during the remarks by Mayor Olivia Chow and Liberal MP Ya'ara Saks, hear from an uninvited pro-Palestinian Jewish protestor, Gur Tsabar, and from others speakers—including Ontario's Solicitor General Michael Kerzner; newly elected Conservative MP Don Stewart; Liberal MP Anthony Housefather, the prime minister's new special advisor on antisemitism; and Melissa Lantsman, deputy leader of the federal Conservative party—who pledged their solidarity and demanded that Jewish rights be protected. What we talked about Read the latest hate crime data from the Toronto Police Service, in The CJN Go inside the Pride of Israel solidarity rally and read Ellin's written version of the story, in The CJN. How worshippers discovered the Pride of Israel synagogue had been vandalized when they arrived for Sunday services on June 30, 2024, in The CJN Hear the controversy over Ya'ara Saks's March 2024 photo op with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, on The CJN Daily Credits Host and writer: Ellin Bessner (@ebessner) info@thecjn.ca Production team: Zachary Kauffman (producer), Michael Fraiman (executive producer) Music: Dov Beck-Levine Support our show Get free emails from The CJN Donate to The CJN (+ get a charitable tax receipt) Subscribe to The CJN Daily (Not sure how? Click here)

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Radley: The Tiger-cats blitzed the so-far winless Elk this weekend: are they back on track? We look at the Jasper wildfires, and how fire suppression techniques used throughout the 20th century may have primed us for the increase in wildfire intensity. Downtown Hamilton experienced another shooting, early on Saturday, following a week that saw police investigating at least three other shootings in the city. What role will Mark Carney – or just the presence of Mark Carney in conversation – play for The Liberals, going forward? A new report from Global News looks at how momentum behind housing starts in Ontario has decreased significantly. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Justin Dunk, founder of 3DownNation, CFL analyst with Sportsnet. David Goldblum, Associate Professor of Geography and Tourism Studies, Brock University. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Hank Idsinga, Retired Inspector with the Toronto Police Service, former homicide investigator with 34 years experience. John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer. Henry Jacek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science at McMaster University. Murtaza Haider, Professor of Data Science and Real Estate Management at Toronto Metropolitan University. Host – Scott Radley Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay News Anchor – Dave Woodard Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keda Edwards Pierre founded True II Soul, a sanctuary dedicated to the healing and advocacy of BPOC & Indigenous women and gender-diverse survivors. She is a passionate advocate for transformative healing and support for survivors of sexual trauma. As a survivor of ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences), intimate partner violence, and racial trauma, Keda uses her personal experiences of being othered and retraumatized by systems claiming to help. Keda was inspired to create discreet, trustworthy, and inclusive spaces for recovery. True II Soul challenges stigmas around sexual trauma and fosters authenticity, creativity, and community. After a 27-year career with the Toronto Police Service, Keda now focuses on revolutionizing perceptions of survivors and eradicating gender-based violence. She identifies as a renaissance woman, living her mission of personal and professional lifelong healing and development.[bio] Listen & Subscribe on: iTunes / Stitcher / Podbean / Overcast / Spotify Contact Info Website: TrueIISoul.com Most Influential Person My Mom Effect On Emotions I recognize emotions as Messengers. The entire spectrum of emotions always serves us. One of our challenges, I feel, is that we hold on to them, and of course, they become dense, sit in our tissues, and create illness of one sort or another. So, mindfulness has allowed me to understand the role of emotions and that they're all quite sacred.   Thoughts On Breathing Breathwork is an incredible tool, and if that's all one has, it does incredible things for our bodies—not only emotionally but physiologically. If you hold the right nostril down and just breathe in and release through the mouth, the parasympathetic system is responsive to that.   It can help calm, bring things down, and lower anxiety. So whether we're outside or we're in a room, if we're able to use our breathing, it does wonders for us, from mindfulness, for the presence of mind and body Bullying Story I was a school liaison officer in Scarborough and worked with my partner. We had a ball. We handled all the elementary schools in 42 division, which was over 70 schools that we split between each other. We worked as a team in the high schools and elementary schools, and we were dedicated to creating human-to-human relationships. The kids would see us and call us by our first names and recognize that the stigma doesn't define the institution. Suggested Resources Book: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle Book: Bodhi In The Brain: Yinnergy Meditation: A Technological Path to Enlightenment by Morgan O. Smith App: Awake Related Episodes Use Meditation to Master Yourself; Ashley Williams Meditation and Mindfulness; Dean Graves Women's Meditation Network; Katie Krimitsos

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh is being called out for a slew of misleading social media posts alleging Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre was trying to block women's right regarding access to contraceptives. Plus, the feds announced it would approve the B.C. government's request to recriminalize the use of illicit drugs in public spaces. And a Toronto Police Service superintendent pleads guilty to helping Black officers to cheat on their promotions exam. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: SOME ONTARIO UNIVERSITIES SAY ENCAMPMENTS WILL NOT BE TOLERATED Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Health minister and Deputy Premier, Cheri DiNovo,  a former NDP MPP, and Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the federal Conservatives.  It's Tuesday, time to talk politics: some Ontario universities have said they will not tolerate any encampments on their campuses. And, BC shifts its policy towards the use of drugs in public settings. ARRESTS MADE IN MAJOR FRAUD SCHEME Libby is joined by Detective David Coffey with the Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit. It's called synthetic fraud - as if we needed yet another type of scam to watch out for. It involves identity theft and the creation of fake identities. Yesterday, Toronto Police announced 12 arrests and charges against 102 individuals. So what do we have to know about this? THE GROWING CAMPAIGN OF HATE AGAINST LOBLAW (NOW THERE'S A MUSIC VIDEO) Libby is joined by Emily Johnson, organizer of the popular subreddit group “Loblaws Is Out of Control" - an online forum with 60,000 members and counting, and Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author. Grocery prices are in the spotlight and consumer crosshairs again. Are you going to boycott Loblaw and its many brands and banners? That initiative is set to begin tomorrow. There is even a theme song to spur the effort.

Today's podcast: PM Justin Trudeau on Wednesday challenged Saskatchewan premier Scott Moe saying "good luck with that" concerning the premier's decision to no longer collect the federal carbon tax and remit to Ottawa, adding CRA is "very, very good at getting money it is owed." What does the Saskatchewan premier say in response to the challenge be Mr. Trudeau? Guest: Scott Moe. Premier. Saskatchewan. Replies to PM. Questions linger over the Umar Zameer first degree murder charge in the death of Toronto police Detective Constable Jeffrey Northrup and reaction to the trial of Mr. Zameer which came to an end last Sunday with a not guilty jury verdict, as well as the trial judge's "deepest apologies" expressed to Mr. Zameer. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw's statement following the verdict that police "were hoping for a different outcome" has caused the Canadian Civil Liberties Association to engage and on Thursday the CCLA wanted to know what steps the Toronto Police Services Board will take to ensure the Chief and other police members will not "publicly malign bail decisions or criminal verdicts in the future." Toronto Police Service has responded, saying the chief "has stated numerous times that he supports the justice system and accepts the decision by the jury."  Comments made by Ontario premier Doug Ford, who described bail issued to Mr. Zameer as "completely unacceptable." Ford has since said his statement was based on "limited information" about the case. We speak to the head of the Toronto Police Association, representing rank and file officers. This after Umar Zameer advised "police should not commit perjury, or put up people prepared to commit perjury."   Guest: Jon Reid. President Toronto Police Association. Why are university students in both Canada and the United States, as well as in Europe particularly engaging in "Jew hatred?" The clinical term is antisemitism, but really in the post secondary environments it is blatant Jew hatred which I for one never expected to experience at all in Canada, let alone at the level we're witnessing. We're going to speak with Jewish Canadians both today and tomorrow and one of our guests tomorrow was the specific target of vicious and intimidating Jew hatred.  Guest: Professor Eric Kam. Usually our go-to macroeconomics professor dealing with our national and personal economies, but today back to speak about Jew hatred on university campuses and one in particular. His university campus. Toronto Metropolitan University. Three weeks ago Professor Kam joined us with Emma, a Jewish student of his who feels empowered after discussing the issue of antisemitism at TMU with Professor Kam. --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions linger over the Umar Zameer first degree murder charge in the death of Toronto police Detective Constable Jeffrey Northrup and reaction to the trial of Mr. Zameer which came to an end last Sunday with a not guilty jury verdict, as well as the trial judge's "deepest apologies" expressed to Mr. Zameer. Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw's statement following the verdict that police "were hoping for a different outcome" has caused the Canadian Civil Liberties Association to engage and on Thursday the CCLA wanted to know what steps the Toronto Police Services Board will take to ensure the Chief and other police members will not "publicly malign bail decisions or criminal verdicts in the future." Toronto Police Service has responded, saying the chief "has stated numerous times that he supports the justice system and accepts the decision by the jury."  Comments made by Ontario premier Doug Ford, who described bail issued to Mr. Zameer as "completely unacceptable." Ford has since said his statement was based on "limited information" about the case. We speak to the head of the Toronto Police Association, representing rank and file officers. This after Umar Zameer advised "police should not commit perjury, or put up people prepared to commit perjury."   Guest: Jon Reid. President Toronto Police Association. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back, Kids!We eased into the show with a full-on domestic dispute about Media, and Lochlin was NOT happy with Dean. LOLZWe got into a couple of food hacks (PB&J Oatmeal for your asshole) and the magic of COSCTO Rotisserie chickens and a man who takes that Chicken VERY seriously. Leafs, Jets, Oilers, and Canucks all started hot out of the gate for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Dean is a Leafs fan but wanted to talk about how INSANE the vibe is in Winnipeg. Jets fans are built differently and deserve some National Pub.Winnipeg Arena is a fuckin MADHOUSE. If you've been paying attention to the news in Canada, Umar Zameer's story is one of the biggest in years. We went over the details of his arrest and acquittal, which included the Judge firmly accusing TPS officers and counsel of trying to sell multiple lies to put an innocent man in prison for the rest of his life. If you have any trust issues with police or have ever been wrongly arrested or prosecuted (Like Lochlin for littering in the 10th grade - lol), this story will trigger the shit out of you. Mr Zameer was just acquitted of first-degree murder charges in the miserable death of a Toronto Police Service member, Constable James Northrup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL:OTTAWA'S SPENDING ON NATIONAL DEFENCE Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and Health Minister, Cheri Di Novo, former Ontario NDP MPP, Janet Ecker, Former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister. This week: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced billions of dollars in national defence spending, Premier Doug Ford wants paper bags at LCBO stores to come back and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre shows his support for Toronto's Jewish community. CRIME STOPPERS AND TPS LAUNCH HATE CRIMES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN Libby Znaimer is now joined by Mark Cousins, Vice Chair of Toronto Crime Stoppers. Mark discusses the launch of the Hate Crime Awareness Campaign alongside the Toronto Police Service. According to Robert Johnson, TPS Deputy Chief, "of the reported hate crimes in 2024 over half are anti-semitic and last month was the highest number of antisemitic occurrences for the past 3 years BRAMPTON MAYOR PATRICK BROWN ON AUTO-THEFT Libby Znaimer is joined by Patrick Brown, Mayor of Brampton. Mayor Brown weighs in on the results of Project Vector that saw hundreds of stolen vehicles seized by the OPP and other Canadian authorities and whether he feels that enough is being done to curb this kind of rampant theft in Peel Region. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Today on The Social, the best looks from the NAACP Image Awards, celebrating Black excellence in pop culture.  Then, a King Charles conspiracy theory takes the internet by storm.  And, the Toronto Police Service is backtracking after an officer suggested leaving car keys at the front door for thieves.  Then, a Toronto entrepreneur is brewing up business after converting his home into a local café.

I am so grateful to introduce to you my next special expert guest Denise, who has a beautiful heart and soul!After three decades of dedicated service in policing with the Toronto Police Service and then with the Durham Regional Police Service, Denise Pawlett retired as a seasoned sergeant with a wealth of experience!Her commitment deepened as she has specialized in handling sensitive cases involving sexual assaults and child abuse.  Investigating sexual assault would sometimes lead to assisting with the Human Trafficking Unit.  Now, as a proud member of the investigative Solutions Network, Denise continue's her commitment to pursue justice and community safety!Please click the website link below to see photo's of Denise.https://www.canihelpfindyourmissinglovedone.com/denise-pawlett/Please don't forget to subscribe to the podcast, you may be the reason a loved one comes home or a murderer is off the street.

LEAD-TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW'S BUDGET FINALIZED Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village, and David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto. This week: Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow's budget has been finalized with a 9.5 per cent tax hike for residents. The Mayor is also providing additional funding to the Toronto Police Service.  WHAT SHOULD A NATIONAL PHARMACARE PROGRAM LOOK LIKE? Libby Znaimer is now joined by Kyro Maseh, Pharmacist and owner at Lawlor Pharmacy in Toronto, and George Smitherman, a former Ontario Liberal Deputy Premier and health minister and Dr. Steve Morgan, Professor of healthcare policy at the University of British Columbia and an expert in pharmaceutical policy. The federal NDP wants the Trudeau Liberals to deliver a national pharmacare program for Canadians soon. But the question remains: what should that look like?  PPE GROUP SUES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT FOR "MISLEADING" THEM Libby Znaimer is joined by Barry Hunt, President, Canadian Association of PPE Manufacturers.  The CAPPEM is suing the federal government for a whooping $5 billion alleging that Ottawa mislead its member businesses by not delivering on a promise to buy PPE equipment during the pandemic that they ramped up production for.   Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: TORONTO MAYOR OLIVIA CHOW UNVEILS BUDGET TODAY Libby Znaimer is joined by David Crombie, Former Mayor of Toronto, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth, Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre. The mayor unveiled the 2024 City budget today with a slightly reduced property tax. Our panel reacts to the latest. BEWARE OF THE TORONTO TAXI SCAM Libby is now joined by Detective David Coffey of the Toronto Police Service's Financial Crimes Unit and Kristine Hubbard, Operations Manager of Beck Taxi. There's a taxi scam that has been targeting Toronto residents for years. But it's getting worse. Here's what you need to know. ONLINE HARMS U.S. SENATE HEARING: CAN WE EXPECT REFORMS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA GIANTS? Libby is now joined by Carol Todd, Mother of Amanda Todd who took her own life after years of online bullying and who became a victim of sextortion, as well as Carmi Levy, a Technology analyst and journalist based in London, Ontario. U.S. lawmakers pressed the CEOs of the giant social media companies this week during a hearing about online harms. But critics wonder whether anything will change for the better when it comes to protecting users.

Today's podcast: Israel's response to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) interim response to South Africa's charge that Israel is conducting genocide against Palestinians in Gaza declares the charge to be "false and outrageous" and "it constitutes a shameful exploitation of the Genocide Convention that is not only wholly unfounded in fact and law, but morally repugnant." As well: Individuals in the employ of UN agency UNRWA, which supports the relief and human development of Palestinians, discovered to have supported and aided the Hamas brutality toward Israeli civilians on October 7, '23.  Guest: Israel's Ambassador to Canada, Iddo Moed   The Federal Court decides Ottawa's invoking of the Emergencies Act during the Freedom Convoy activities in Ottawa and elsewhere in Canada to have been a violation of all Canadians Charter rights. Response from federal government is the Federal Court decision will be appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada. Guest: Joanna Baron. Executive Director: Canadian Constitution Foundation. Filed court challenge against the invoking of the Emergencies Act   The Globe and Mail reported this week five members of Team Canada's junior team in 2018 are facing sexual assault charges and have been ordered by the London (Ontario) Police Service to turn themselves in. How will the LPS investigation have taken place?   Will the fact none of the players ordered to turn themselves in now refused to do so voluntarily earlier be viewed negatively by police/Crown/courts? And How might a sexual assault case such as this unfold/develop in criminal court? Guests: Hank Idsinga. Former commander of the Toronto Police Service's homicide squad and AM 640 Toronto Crime Specialist. Lead detective in the Bruce McArthur serial killer case. Jacob "Jake" Jesin. Rotenberg, Shidlowski, Jesin: - RSJLaw Jake Jesin. Regularly represents clients facing serious allegations of sexual assault, domestic assault and child abuse.    A question we assembled for today's program: The Super Bowl / Taylor Swift / Travis Kelce intersection.   On February 10, Taylor Swift's Eras tour stops in Tokyo. On February 11, Super Bowl LVIII takes place in Las Vegas On February 16, Taylor Swift's Eras tour resumes in Melbourne If Travis Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs win against the Baltimore Ravens tomorrow and are in the Super Bowl, is it likely Taylor Swift will fly 11 hours and 30 minutes from Tokyo to Las Vegas immediately following her February 10 performance, to be in attendance at the SB supporting boyfriend Travis Kelce in Vegas, February 11 (even in a private jet) and then turn around to fly 16 hours and 48 minutes from Las Vegas to Melbourne to prep for the resumption of the February, 16 Eras tour date? Is this what entertainment world superstars might do, or is it too big an ask, even for love? We ask one of the most knowledgeable music/entertainment experts. - As well for our guest, what are some of the more 'unusual' things music/entertainment stars have done in the name of love?? Guest: Eric Alper (Thatericalper.com) 16 times JUNO Award winner and nominated six times as Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week.  --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Globe and Mail reported this week five members of Team Canada's junior team in 2018 are facing sexual assault charges and have been ordered by the London (Ontario) Police Service to turn themselves in. How will the LPS investigation have taken place?   Will the fact none of the players ordered to turn themselves in now refused to do so voluntarily earlier be viewed negatively by police/Crown/courts? And How might a sexual assault case such as this unfold/develop in criminal court? Guests: Hank Idsinga. Former commander of the Toronto Police Service's homicide squad and AM 640 Toronto Crime Specialist. Lead detective in the Bruce McArthur serial killer case. Jacob "Jake" Jesin. Rotenberg, Shidlowski, Jesin: - RSJLaw Jake Jesin. Regularly represents clients facing serious allegations of sexual assault, domestic assault and child abuse.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode: 1 - Ben Mulroney, broadcaster. TOPICS: Police Chief Denkiw asking Mayor Chow to allow the Toronto Police Service full $1.186 billion budget.  (:15 - 7:14) 2 - Greg talks about & takes your calls about a Tim Hortons in Oshawa closed to in-person dining due to the threat posed to staff and customers. (7:20 - 17:28) 3- Eric Lombardi, More Neighbours Pro Housing Movement. TOPIC: Younger generation will only barely be able to afford condos . (17:34 - 27:02)

The same Toronto Police Service whose horses trampled an Indigenous woman during the Freedom Convoy protests saw some of its officers serving coffee to anti-Israel protesters who blocked a bridge in a Jewish neighbourhood on the weekend. Toronto police chief Myron Demkiw has apologized and launched a “thorough review” of the day's events. True North's Andrew Lawton says the police have clearly picked a side, which should make Toronto Jews very nervous. He discusses with lawyer Ari Goldkind. Also, the federal government has spent nearly half a million dollars on awards ceremonies for its own employees over the last 10 years. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation's Kris Sims joins with the latest. Plus, True North is returning to Davos – not as Klaus Schwab's invited guests, but as journalists. Except the World Economic Forum has barred us from getting into any of the official venues. Andrew explains why it isn't going to stop him or his colleagues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan. 4, 2024 - As U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Middle East for the fourth time since the Israel-Hamas war began, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute Randa Slim says the risk of an actor in the Middle East making a mistake that leads to all-out regional war is growing. Plus, The Toronto Police Service says its hate crime unit is investigating a fire at a Jewish-owned grocery store that was also spray-painted with the words "Free Palestine." Power & Politics speaks with the Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs.

A Toronto elementary school teacher was placed on home assignment following a series of arrests by the Toronto Police Service's Hate Crimes Unit in relation to an alleged anti-semitic property attack targeting a Chapters Indigo book store. Plus, Alberta's 44 wind farms operated at 0.3% capacity last Wednesday, leading many to question how effective wind power actually is. And Canada's Revenue Agency paid $63 million to a company it now accuses of carousel fraud. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Lindsay Shepherd! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Chhinzer, a former Toronto Police Service and Peel Regional Police Service Officer and gang prevention expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toronto Police Service is facing criminal charges in connection with a shooting in February that left a man seriously injured; An additional five global deaths have been linked to Kenneth Law, as a mother tries to unite victims families; Stars and moviegoers embrace day two of TIFF 2023; A report from Toronto Public Health shows shocking long-lasting effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on young children; and the first of the new RSV vaccine for Canadians over 60 was administered this week, here's what you need to know.

Host Alex Pierson speaks with Ron Chhinzer, former Toronto Police Service and Peel Regional Police Service officer and gang prevention expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discipline stands as an essential cornerstone in the realm of achieving success as a tech leader, guiding individuals through the intricate landscape of the ever-evolving technology industry. In this digital age, where innovation and rapid advancements are the norm, a disciplined approach becomes not only beneficial but imperative for navigating the complex challenges and opportunities that arise. An exemplary illustration of this is found in the journey of Zlatko Cvetanovski, whose ascent to prominence as a tech leader has been underscored by unwavering discipline and dedication. Zlatko's path began with a zeal for technological exploration, propelling him towards a career that eventually led him to the esteemed position of Senior Information Technology Auditor at the Toronto Police Service. Through his disciplined pursuit of knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and a resolute commitment to enhancing technological practices, Zlatko has showcased the profound impact that discipline can have on one's trajectory in the tech sector. His story serves as a testament to the transformative influence of discipline, illuminating the way forward for aspiring tech leaders seeking to make their mark in an ever-changing digital landscape.Here's moe about Zlatko CvetanovskiA solutions-oriented IT professional with over 20 years of experience in enterprise architecture, design and development for clients in public service, non-profit, cyber security, financial services, and banking sectors. Partners effectively with service teams and clients to isolate technology gaps and generate increased productivity through innovative systems implementations. Bringing extensive experience in backend database systems, data transformation services, analytical and reporting services, disaster and recovery and security governance, I am currently seeking a role that will make the best use of existing skills and experience while offering the opportunity for personal and professional growth.https://www.tps.ca/

It's been 38 years since eight-year-old Nicole Louise Morin walked out of her mother's apartment to go swimming, never to be seen again. Even after the biggest missing-person investigation in the history of the Toronto Police Service, all that's left are questions and theories. The innocence of summer would be ripped away from an entire community, searching for a little girl that could have been any one of us.   Listen to the full episode on PATREON.  

Guest host David Menzies breaks down a series of gender-awareness training videos from the Toronto Police Service. GUEST: C2C Journal's Peter Menzies joins Ezra Levant.

Today's episode takes us to the Great White North, yes, we are going to my neighbor to the north, Canada to speak with retired Det. Sergeant Desmond Ryan of the Toronto Police. Born and raised in Toronto, Desmond P. Ryan graduated from the University of Toronto and joined what was then the Toronto Police Force. He has been a front-line officer, a beat cop, a patrol sergeant, an instructor at the Toronto Police College, and a detective over the almost thirty years of his career.Now a retired detective, he writes crime fiction. Des is presently working on the Mike O'Shea Series and the Mary-Margaret Series, both published by Level Best Books.Des lives in the Toronto neighbourhood known as Cabbagetown, where he can be seen wandering about, considering his next plot point or on his way to the pub.In today's episode, we discuss:·      What got Desmond interested in law enforcement. ·      The selection process for the Toronto Police Service.·      What training Desmond went through at the Police University.·      The different positions Desmond held during his thirty-year career.·      Why he became a detective? ·      The relationship between the RCMP and the Toronto Police Service. ·      Retirement and his new career as a crime writer.           All of this and more on today's episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.Visit Desmond on his website!Come on over to see Desmond's Facebook page!Desmond is on Instagram!Come join the sarge and RJ Beam at the 2023 Cops and Writers Interactive Conference (Cop Camp) June 1-4, 2023 at the Fox Valley Police Academy in Appleton Wisconsin!!Check out Field Training (Brew City Blues Book 1)!!Enjoy the Cops and Writer's book series.Please visit the Cops and Writers website.If you have a question for the sarge, hit him up at his email.Join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook groupConsider buying me a coffee :-)Join the Cops and Writers Interactive Conference, also known as Cop Camp, for a hands-on experience with law enforcement training tools and experts in the publishing and law enforcement industries. Visit https://www.premeditatedfiction.com/copcamp2023 to register and find hotel information. Do you enjoy gritty, action-packed real-life police dramas to get your fill of blood, heartache, and cop humor, and maybe even a little romance?I have partnered up with Michael Anderle and we have released a new crime fiction series called “Brew City Blues.” If you're a fan of Hill Street Blues, Southland, or Bosch you're going to love Brew City Blues! Brew City Blues is now live! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BLR7FX27Support the show

#200: Isaiah Henry - How To Be A Long Distance Landlord   On this episode, Gary chats with young entrepreneur Isaiah Henry. Isaiah started out like a lot of investors, working and finding real estate investing. He wanted to be a cop, and was for awhile, but saw the toll it took on his coworkers, and Isaiah REALLY wanted time freedom. He's has only been involved in real estate for 5 years, yet he's managed to acquire many single family homes, start a property management company to support himself and other investors, a learning company, a social media company, and he's NOT done! And where has he had this amazing success? TIMMINS! His plan is to move into small multi-family homes, and complete multiple JV's. If YOU are curious about owning properties outside of your geographic area, but are worried about not being able to keep an eye on your properties or even manage them successfully, or wonder why Isaiah is sticking with single family homes over duplexes and triplexes for now, THIS is a must LISTEN! Gary also shares his tip on goal setting with a whiteboard... Gary and Darlene have a waitlist open for their one-on-one mentorship program to supercharge your investment game! Receive scheduled calls and classes to help define your passion, goal setting, whiteboarding and of course scaling your investment portfolio!  Check out https://garyhibbert.ca/vipmentorship/for more info.  WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: Why he switched from policing to real estate How he got his first deal Why his first property lost money What he learned and applied to his second and future properties Why Timmins? The unique challenges and benefits of investing in Timmins How DOES he remotely manage his properties How often does he need to check his properties out The absolutely crucial part played in his grown by building a great team, and TRUSTING THEM Why he focusses on what he does well, and delegates the rest Why he believes you DON'T need to quit your job and focus on real estate The myth of why you can't always live on cash flow Having a side hustle or hustles - the power and freedom from multiple streams of income And MORE! Bio My name is Isaiah Henry and I am 28 years old. Born and raised in Pickering ON. Fell in love with athletics at a young age and was able to take my talents to Wilfrid Laurier University where I received an athletic scholarship and was fortunate to become a dual athlete while playing Rugby and Football. Upon graduating I pursued a career in long enforcement where I gained positions at Metrolinx as Special Constable and then the Toronto Police Service as a Police Officer. In terms of my investing career I started in 2017 after seeing an ad in the local paper about a new pre con project in Toronto. After the condo I was pretty uninvolved in real estate until 2019 where I picked up a condo townhouse in oshawa ON. I began learning more about REinvesting and started taking on long distance projects in Windsor, Sudbury and Timmins. Currently I am focusing on Timmins ON where the majority of my portfolio is located. I manage all my areas remotely and have created a property management company to help serve other investors in the area. Some may even call me the Mayor of T-Town . Going forward I would like to keep working with more JV partners and continue to scale into small multi family properties in Timmins ON. I would also like to continue to grow my property management company as well as some of the other active businesses I have on the go. First Position Real Estate Contact: Website: https://investwithisaiah.comFREE E-Book: https://investwithisaiah.comYouTube: @FirstPositionRealEstate  Email: ihenry@firstpositionre.com IG - @itsmrhenry FB - @FirstPositionRealEstate Tik Tok - @FirstPositionRE   This episode proudly sponsored by Deep Pockets - https://deep-pockets.ca  If you're looking to borrow or invest funds, Deep Pockets should be at the top of your list.  It is a preferred choice for secure lending, and as a borrower you have the option of flexible terms and repayment plans, as Deep Pockets has flexible credit criteria and income approvals. As an investor, YOU GET TO BE THE BANK, using your cash, your RRSPs, LIRAs or even TFSAs. Earn maximum returns with NO out of pocket expenses. To find out more, visit the website or email deals@deep-pockets.ca    Other Links: Private Investing, visit https://deep-pockets.ca Real Estate Investment Club visit https://www.smarthomechoice.ca  Gary's mentorship program visit https://garyhibbert.ca  Start your own Podcast visit https://www.podcastexperts.ca

Around 11:00am on July 30, 1985, 8-year-old Nicole Morin left her top floor apartment at 627 The West Mall in Etobicoke to meet her friend in the lobby to go swimming together. Nicole never met that friend, and no one ever saw her again. Tune in this week as we cover what was is still today considered to be one of the largest missing-person investigation in the history of the Toronto Police Service.Don't forget to check out our Patreon link to join and get a bunch of really wicked cool perks!Connect with us:Patreon - www.patreon.com/howtonotgetkilledInstagram - @howtonotgetkilledTwitter - @H2NGKWebsite - www.howtonotgetkilled.comEmail - howtonotgetkilled@gmail.comContent Warning: Explicit Language.

For generations - beginning probably in the post-WW II era - turning 16 meant one thing above everything else: getting your driver's license. And while that's still true for many teens, it's apparently not the rite of passage it once was. And there may be consequences for us all because of it. To help explain why this is happening: Kylee Bowman, who leads the Youth Advisor program at the Traffic Injury and Research Foundation; Constable Sean Shapiro, from the Toronto Police Service, who focuses on traffic safety education; And Teresa Di Felice, assistant vice president of Government and Community Relations at CAA, the Canadian Automobile Association, for South Central Ontario.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shawn Geris is a Detective Constable for the Toronto Police Service.  At TPS he specializes in gang prevention hosting the Project #Engage416 podcast and YouTube Channel.  Shawn is also very accomplished in the sports of wrestling and jujitsu.  In 2008 he won the Canadian National title in wrestling and then went on to medal in the Olympic trials.  Since then, he has been coaching at various levels and has also been a UFC corner man for one of the biggest names out there.  It was a really fun interview with a truly exceptional copper. Support our sponsor! / Corbett Investigations - www.coldcaseexperts.com   Follow Shawn at / Twitter & Instagram: @TpsShreky , Tiktok: @badgeduty Shawn's book - https://www.amazon.com/BLOOD-SWEAT-DETERMINATION-Adventure-Wrestling/dp/1974129527 Support the show by joining the Patreon community today! https://www.patreon.com/user?u=27353055           -Video of the interviews           -Vinyl TPS logo sticker           -Patron Shoutout            -Exclusive posts and direct messaging to Steve Shop Merch / Subscribe / be a guest / Contact  www.thingspolicesee.com Join the FB community!  https://www.facebook.com/thingspolicesee/ Background consultation - Ken@policebackground.net

Desmond RyanShow NotesFor almost thirty years, Desmond P. Ryan began every day of his working life with either a victimwaiting in a hospital emergency room, or a call to a street corner or a blood-soaked room wheresomeone had been left for dead. Murder, assaults on a level that defied humanity, sexualviolations intended to demean, shame, and haunt the individuals who were no more thanobjects to the offenders: all in a day's work.It was exhilarating, exhausting, and often heartbreaking.As a Detective with the Toronto Police Service, Desmond P. Ryan wrote thousands of reportsdetailing the people, places, and events that led up to the moment he came along. Heinvestigated the crimes and wrote synopses for guilty pleas detailing the circumstances thatbrought the accused individuals before the Courts. He also wrote a number of files to haveindividuals deemed either Not Criminally Responsible due to mental incapacity, or DangerousOffenders to be held in custody indefinitely.Now, as a retired investigator with three decades of research opportunities under his belt,Desmond P. Ryan writes crime fiction.Real Detective. Real Crime. Fiction.One of the reader favorite in the Mike O'Shea series was his mother, Mary Margaret O'Shea.She is a very tiny Irish woman with a BIG presence. Now Desmond has given Mary Margarether very own series in the Mary Margaret O'Shea Cozy Series which will debut later this year.Desmond contacted us back in our first year and quickly became a favorite. We are very happyto catch up with him again.His website is https://realdesmondryan.comTRIVIALast week's question was:What did Anthony Horowitz receive from his mother for his 13thbirthday?a. a cardb. a skullc. a card. a telephone callHorowitz's mother introduced him to Frankenstein and Dracula. She also gave him a humanskull for his 13th birthday. Horowitz said in an interview that it reminds him to get to the end ofeach story since he will soon look like the skull.This week's question is:Where did Dorothy L. Sayers get the names for her characters in “The Nine Tailors”a. Graves in the cemeteryb. The neighborsc. School friendsd. From the church baptism rolesTune in next week for the answer.

What's the best way to recover from a skid? How should drivers behave when they're on the road with a snow plow? What should Ontarians put in their emergency kits? Sean Shapiro of the Toronto Police Service - the TikTok traffic cop - answers questions about best practices for driving in the winter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part of my discussion on community safety was to include voices from government. Community members and organizations have been advocating for specific measures the City should be undertaking. I decided to invite Scott McKean on the Podcast. Scott is Manager in the City of Toronto, responsible for SafeTO, which is a community safety and well-being plan.Will it incorporate some of the aspects community groups have been advocating for?What is SafeTO?SafeTO is a plan implemented by the City of Toronto to address gun violence in the city. It includes a number of measures such as increasing police presence in affected neighborhoods, investing in community-based programs, and working with other levels of government and community organizations to address the root causes of gun violence. The plan also focuses on prevention and early intervention, addressing issues such as poverty, lack of education and job opportunities, and mental health and addiction issues. The goal of the SafeTO plan is to reduce gun violence and improve community safety in Toronto.What are Some of the Major Investments Introduced by SafeTO?Some of the major investments that the SafeTO plan is making include:Increasing police presence in affected neighborhoods: This includes hiring more police officers and investing in community policing initiatives.Investing in community-based programs: This includes funding programs that address issues such as poverty, lack of education and job opportunities, and mental health and addiction issues.Addressing the root causes of gun violence: The plan is working with other levels of government and community organizations to address issues such as poverty, lack of education and job opportunities, and mental health and addiction issues.Increasing support for victims and families: This includes providing support for victims and families affected by gun violence, and investing in programs that address the long-term impacts of gun violence.Investing in technology: This includes investing in technology such as cameras and gunshot detection systems to help prevent and reduce gun violence.Supporting public education and awareness campaigns: This includes public education campaigns to raise awareness about the risks of gun violence and the importance of community safety.Supporting research, data collection, and evaluation: This includes investing in research to better understand the causes of gun violence, collecting data on gun violence, and evaluating the effectiveness of the SafeTO plan.Who has the City Invited to Inform SafeTO?The City of Toronto is inviting a wide range of stakeholders to inform the SafeTO plan. This includes:Community members: The City is engaging with community members, including residents of affected neighborhoods, to gather input and feedback on the SafeTO plan.Community organizations: The City is working with community organizations, such as youth organizations, to gather input and feedback on the SafeTO plan.Service providers: The City is engaging with service providers, such as health care providers, to gather input and feedback on the SafeTO plan.Law enforcement: The City is working with law enforcement agencies, including the Toronto Police Service, to gather input and feedback on the SafeTO plan.Other levels of government: The City is working with other levels of government, including the federal and provincial governments, to gather input and feedback on the SafeTO plan.Researchers and experts: The City is engaging with reVisit my NEW Website! https://openmindspodcast.com/Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: @openmindspodcast

Guests: Betsy Powell and Alyshah Hasham, staff reporters Mass surveillance is everywhere and adding to the use of video in police investigations and in-court cases. The head of the Toronto Police Service's Homicide squad credits cameras and video for helping push their solve rate above 80 per cent, but what is the price of that safety? What are the legal and ethical concerns about video becoming so prominent in our judicial system? What if the images don't tell the whole story? This episode was produced by Alexis Green, Paulo Marques and Raju Mudhar. Audio sources: CBC and Global News.

Running - for some of us it's the exercise we all love to hate. So I get two amazing runners Sachin Latti who in 2025 will run across Canada and Cst Laurie McCann of the Toronto Police Service who runs six times a week with times that would shame even new recruits. So we talk why they run, who is their inspiration, how many pair of shoes they own, music do they listen to when they run and just about every running question you could think of including how to get started running.

This episode is brought to you by: GRUBBED https://grubbed.com Detective Constable, Shawn Geris is a twenty-year veteran of the Toronto Police Service and holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Guelph. His practical and theoretical experience has given him an edge of understanding community issues related to gun and gang violence. Shawn's experience within the Toronto Police Service, includes working in: the Primary Response Unit, the Criminal Investigative Bureau, the Community Response Unit, Toronto Police Transit Unit the Neighbourhood Officer Unit, the Firearms section and the Use of Force section at the Toronto Police College, and currently in the Integrated Gang Prevention Task Force. Prior to becoming a police officer in Toronto, Shawn worked at the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre and the Genest Detention Centre for Youth as a Correctional Officer three years in working with adult and young offenders. Detective Constable, Shawn Geris has been volunteering in various capacities, roles, and positions for over 20 years and is dedicated to various community initiatives, on and off the job. During his time in 31 Division, Detective Constable, Shawn Geris established an amateur wrestling program at Westview Centennial Secondary School and ran the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program in several of the area's schools.

In the wake of multiple shootings that took place over this weekend, one of them involving Constable Andrew Hong of the Toronto Police Service, how come we're seeing criminals walking for major crimes? We got rid of TAVIS, but is that what we need right now? Alex is joined by Knia Singh, Principal Lawyer at Ma'at Legal Services, who is also in the race to be the next mayor of Toronto, to talk about policing in our city and what solutions there are to make the city safer.