🚨 Crime & Public Safety
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Police seize nearly 1.7 tonnes of drugs worth $139 million in multi‑jurisdiction probe. Project Bay led to seizures of 973 kg of suspected cocaine, 660 kg of suspected methamphetamine and 49 kg of opium; 21 people face 102 charges and 22 search warrants were executed in Windsor, Brampton, Markham, Caledon and other Ontario communities.
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Sixty‑three people arrested in Ontario internet child‑exploitation sweep, more than 200 charges laid. Project Time ran June 1–30 with 264 investigations, 51 victims identified and 154 active files; three accused are under 17 and operations involved OPP plus 25 local forces.
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Suspect vehicle tied to Niagara Falls July 16 homicide recovered in Saint‑Eustache, Que. Niagara police say the Toyota Camry is likely the third getaway vehicle; Canada‑wide warrants issued for Maroof Bangi, 23, and Josta Grace Macneal, 30, who each face second‑degree murder charges.
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21‑year‑old man shot multiple times in Brampton; major‑crimes unit investigating. Peel Regional Police responded around 9:15 p.m. Wednesday to Dixie Road and Lisa Street; the victim was taken to a trauma centre and is in non‑life‑threatening condition.
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Toronto bar loses liquor licence after buying stolen alcohol to 'keep peace' with thieves, regulator says. Alcohol and Gaming Commission actions followed findings that the establishment purchased stolen stock; the licence revocation is effective immediately, the regulator said.
🏛️ Government & Politics
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Mayoral candidate Brad Bradford promises to hire 1,000 new Toronto police officers if elected. Bradford said Toronto’s current five‑year hiring plan is insufficient and compared officer‑per‑capita levels to peer cities; he did not disclose a funding plan and said budget numbers will come later in the campaign.
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Launch shaft excavation complete for Yonge North Subway Extension; tunnel boring to begin. Ontario called the completion a "major milestone" for the eight‑kilometre extension from Finch Station to High Tech Station serving Vaughan, Markham and Richmond Hill, clearing the way for TBMs this year, the province said.
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U of T mathematician Jacob Tsimerman wins the Fields Medal, the first Canada‑based recipient. Tsimerman was honoured for work on the André–Oort conjecture at the International Congress of Mathematicians; University of Toronto colleagues and students marked the award on campus.
📰 Also Today
- Propane explosion at Bellemere Winds Golf Resort near Peterborough kills one man, OPP investigating.
- Golf club employee, 63, airlifted to Toronto hospital after propane tank blast, later died.
- Ontario reports 180 active wildfires in the north, seven new blazes yesterday.
- Federal report says four extremist plots against Jewish targets disrupted since 2023, cites GTA incidents.
- Police seize nearly 1.7 tonnes of drugs after Windsor‑launched probe, (duplicate coverage of Project Bay).
- Ontario family files $17.5M lawsuit against South Simcoe police over 2024 fatal shooting of their son.
- (Duplicate) Brampton shooting: 21‑year‑old shot, now in non‑life‑threatening condition, Peel police investigating.
- Election finance complaint filed against Brampton MPP Hardeep Grewal over ads in his father’s Punjabi Post, NDP says.
- Newly retired Brampton couple wins $70M Lotto Max jackpot.
- Suspects posing as landscapers blamed for Durham Region break‑ins, police warn residents.
- Italy seeks extradition of Ontario man over alleged mafia ties, court proceedings ongoing.
- Muskoka fire danger remains high; cottagers told to stay vigilant, officials say.
- Ontario emergency minister's interview cut short amid wildfire response questions, media report.
- Terror charge laid against man accused of advocating harm at Toronto demonstrations, federal prosecutors allege.
- Premier Ford urges premiers and Mark Carney to be more vocal against Donald Trump, comment reported.
- Statistics Canada: crime rates dropped across most of Canada in 2025, national data released.
- (Duplicate) Propane explosion at golf resort killed a 63‑year‑old employee, investigators include Office of the Fire Marshal.
- (Duplicate) University of Toronto mathematician Jacob Tsimerman wins Fields Medal, national coverage.
- Alto high‑speed rail considering Kingston stop, Transport Action Canada raises connection concerns.
- (Duplicate) Toronto mayoral candidate pledges 1,000 new police officers, campaign rollout ongoing.
- (Duplicate) Report warns continued threats to Jewish communities, cites incidents since Feb. 28.
- (Duplicate) Massive drug seizure reported after Windsor operation, arrests and charges announced.
- (Duplicate) Extradition request from Italy involves alleged mafia links to Ontario man, legal review ongoing.
- (Duplicate) OPP: propane explosion inside trailer at golf resort near Peterborough left one dead, investigation ongoing.
