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Woman Faces 64 Charges & Two Teens Charged — Toronto Saturday

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🚨 Crime & Public Safety

  1. 34-year-old Burlington woman charged with 64 counts after hospital theft probe. The Orillia OPP laid 64 charges including 34 counts of fraud under $5,000, 13 counts of theft under $5,000 and seven counts of disobeying a court order. Investigators executed multiple search warrants, seized significant property and asked potential victims to call Orillia OPP Major Crime Unit at 1‑888‑310‑1122.

  2. Two 17-year-olds charged with second-degree murder in collision that killed a 16-year-old. OPP say the crash happened just after midnight on Wellington Road 29 south of Eramosa‑Garafraxa Town Line; the victim was a 16-year-old from Puslinch Township. The two Guelph teens were arrested Friday and are due in Ontario Court of Justice in Guelph on Saturday; tips can go to Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

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Ford says he's not worried about Volkswagen's 2-year delay on battery plant

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday he is not worried about a two-year delay in the opening of a massive Volkswagen electric vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario.

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Police identify woman, 72, killed in Scarborough hospital parking lot

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Blue Jays all-star Guerrero Jr. apologizes for comments made in podcast interview

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Tenants in one Toronto building declare rent strike victory as another strike begins

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General Sep 26, 2026

Durham Region to hold 1st community event celebrating newcomers on Saturday

Durham Region is hosting its first community event on Saturday to celebrate the contributions newcomers make to the region.

General Sep 26, 2026

What Canada's wastewater reveals about drug use in 8 cities

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General Sep 26, 2026
2 teens charged with murder in connection to pedestrian collision that killed 16-year-old

2 teens charged with murder in connection to pedestrian collision that killed 16-year-old

Two teens from Guelph, Ont. are facing second-degree murder charges in connection to a fatal pedestrian collision last weekend that claimed the life of 16-year-old boy. 

Crime Sep 26, 2026
Ont. woman accused of stealing from hospital staff, patients faces dozens of charges

Ont. woman accused of stealing from hospital staff, patients faces dozens of charges

Police say their major crime unit is still investigating and believe there are more victims who were patients, visitors, and staff members at various hospitals.

Crime Sep 26, 2026