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Ford vs Ottawa, Alexander entra en la carrera y cargos por explotación masiva — Miércoles en Toronto

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🏛️ Gobierno y política

  1. Ontario amenaza con retirar su apoyo al tren de alta velocidad ALTO tras el bloqueo federal a la expansión de Billy Bishop. El gobierno del premier Doug Ford reaccionó después de que el ministro federal de Transporte, Steven MacKinnon, dijera que Ottawa no impulsará la expansión del aeropuerto de Toronto Island (Billy Bishop); 11 diputados progresistas conservadores (PC) de Eastern Ontario cuestionaron públicamente ALTO y afirmaron que “quedan demasiadas preguntas sin responder”. La disputa siguió a reportes sobre un acuerdo informal Ford–Carney y pone en riesgo el respaldo provincial a ALTO mientras continúan las consultas.

  2. El exministro federal Chris Alexander entra en la carrera municipal por la alcaldía de Toronto para las elecciones del 26 de octubre. Alexander registró su candidatura el miércoles y prometió abordar el transporte, la vivienda y la economía; el portavoz de campaña Wilf Dinnick confirmó la inscripción. Alexander fue diputado por Ajax–Pickering, fue ministro en un gabinete conservador y pasó 18 años como diplomático, incluida una función como embajador de Canadá en Afganistán.

  3. El consejo de Mississauga aprobó por unanimidad una moratoria de un año sobre centros de datos de IA a gran escala. El concejo pausó aprobaciones tras el proyecto propuesto de 50–100 megavatios cerca de Tenth Line West y Argentia Road —a menos de 300 metros de viviendas— que generó preocupación por el suministro eléctrico, el ruido y el uso de agua. La alcaldesa Carolyn Parrish no votó; los concejales aprobaron la moratoria por unanimidad, dejando incierto el destino del proyecto específico.

🚨 Crimen y seguridad pública

  1. Un hombre de Toronto, Metin Ugur, enfrenta 68 cargos en una investigación internacional por explotación infantil. La policía de Toronto alega que Ugur, de 57 años, usó identidades falsas en línea en Snapchat, Discord, Instagram, TikTok y Fortnite para explotar a menores; los investigadores incautaron dispositivos el 16 de abril cerca de Broadview y Danforth y luego añadieron 61 cargos tras identificar 13 víctimas más. Se cree que las supuestas víctimas viven en Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Estados Unidos, Australia, Escocia e Inglaterra.

  2. Dos hombres del área metropolitana de Toronto fueron acusados de tráfico de jóvenes y múltiples delitos relacionados con drogas; la policía sospecha de más víctimas. Investigadores de Hamilton acusan a Shemar Walters, de 27 años y residente de Toronto, de traficar con jóvenes y anunciar servicios sexuales entre marzo y junio; Ethan Gangasingh, de 20 años y de Brampton, es señalado por ayudar en la obtención. Ambos enfrentan cargos que incluyen tráfico de personas menores de 18 años y posesión con fines de tráfico; la policía de Hamilton pide a otras sobrevivientes que contacten al 905‑546‑3828.

  3. La Policía Regional de York no encontró motivos para cargos penales contra oficiales de Durham en la investigación por una agresión en la corte. York Regional Police investigó el incidente del 23 de enero en la corte de Oshawa que involucró a la abogada Sudine Riley y concluyó que no hay cargos penales justificados; ahora Durham Regional Police remitió el caso a la Law Enforcement Complaints Agency para evaluar posible conducta indebida. Riley había alegado que agentes le estamparon la cabeza contra un escritorio y le arrancaron el pañuelo.

🎨 Comunidad y cultura

  1. BTS tocará en Toronto por primera vez en una década; Rogers Stadium se prepara para el concierto. Los organizadores dicen que el regreso del grupo requirió ajustes en el recinto Rogers Stadium antes de los shows de agosto; el informe destaca la logística para controlar multitudes y montar el escenario mientras la banda se prepara para las fechas canadienses. Las presentaciones representan un gran evento cultural para Toronto este verano.

  2. La CNE recibió casi 50,000 solicitudes de empleo antes de la feria laboral del miércoles en el Enercare Centre. La Exposición Nacional Canadiense busca contratar a cientos de puestos temporales entre vendedores y socios, con algunas plazas que se extienden más allá del periodo de la feria, del 21 de agosto al 7 de septiembre; la CNE señaló que el desempleo juvenil en el área metropolitana de Toronto alcanzó casi el 17% en abril.

📰 También hoy

  • El concejo municipal se reúne por última vez antes de las elecciones del 26 de octubre, se debatirá la agenda final.
  • Los refugios de la Región de Peel se tensionan por el aumento de violencia de pareja íntima, la región reporta mayor demanda.
  • Al operador del TTC 'Uncle Crawfy' se le reconoce por anuncios personalizados en el metro, voz favorita de los usuarios.
  • Familia y asociación policial piden reforma del régimen de libertad condicional tras la muerte de un agente de Toronto, exigen cambios.
  • Concejal de Oakville muere repentinamente; colegas lo llaman amigo de confianza, se planean homenajes municipales.
  • La investigación no encontró cargos por la presunta agresión en la corte de Oshawa contra una abogada, concluyó una pesquisa externa.
  • Funcionario penitenciario acusado en el presunto complot de asesinato del Project South niega haber plantado un arma en una celda, emitió declaración oficial.
  • Los Raptors jugarán partidos de pretemporada en la ciudad de Quebec (3 de octubre) y Vancouver (10 de octubre), el campamento de entrenamiento será del 29 de septiembre al 2 de octubre.
  • El festival Salsa on St. Clair pierde a un patrocinador clave tras un tiroteo fatal, el patrocinador se retiró.
  • Un concejal propone una inversión municipal de 10 millones para la expansión del invernadero Allan Gardens, la propuesta fue planteada.
  • El exdiputado Chris Alexander registró oficialmente su campaña a la alcaldía el miércoles, confirma su participación.
  • Un informe de sobreviviente motivó decenas de cargos en el mayor caso de trata de personas de Halton, los cargos siguieron a la declaración de una sobreviviente.
  • El CEO de Shopify parece haber respaldado dar más votos a canadienses adinerados, se registraron comentarios públicos.
  • Ontario replantea su apoyo a ALTO tras el rechazo federal a la expansión de Billy Bishop, cambia la postura provincial.

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