Raptors Draft Move, Diesel Spill Cleanup & Crime Charges — Toronto Wednesday

🚨 Crime & Public Safety

1. Toronto massage therapist charged with sexual assault. Kwangho Lee, 52, faces charges after an alleged incident on June 20. Police are seeking information from additional victims. ↗
2. Woman charged for sexually assaulting a child at group home. A 30-year-old Oshawa group home worker is accused of multiple assaults on a 13-year-old boy. ↗
3. Murder charge laid in laneway shooting death. Police have charged a suspect with second-degree murder in a recent laneway shooting. ↗

💼 Economy & Business

1. More affordable homes hit Ontario market, report finds. Homes under $500K are forming a larger share of the market, indicating a shift in housing trends. ↗

🏛️ Government & Politics

1. Speeding offences spike in Toronto after camera removal. Since the removal of speed cameras, offences have soared by 380%. The move has sparked controversy and debate on road safety. ↗

🎨 Community & Culture

1. Toronto Pride celebrations are set, with future scaling concerns. While this year's Pride proceeds as planned, organizers warn that future events may need to be scaled back. ↗

🏥 Health

1. Diabetes clinics closing in Ajax and Bowmanville, call it an 'enhancement'. Lakeridge Health is closing the clinics amid claims of enhancing services, sparking community concerns. ↗

🏈 Sports

1. Raptors select Jaden Bradley 50th overall in NBA Draft. The Toronto Raptors have added depth with guard Jaden Bradley, aligning with their draft strategy. ↗
2. Eiben and Brazley inducted as All-Time Argos. Kevin Eiben and Carl Brazley will be honored during a game against Hamilton Tiger-Cats in August. ↗

🚑 Breaking & Incidents

1. Diesel spill cleanup in Mimico Creek shows improvement. The city assures residents that conditions are improving after the recent spill. ↗

📰 Also Today

• Aurora to remove Frank Stronach's name from complex. In response to his sexual assault conviction. ↗
• Coyote bites child in Whitby; police issue warnings. Sightings reported in the area. ↗
• Whitby man accused of $900K power of attorney fraud. Charges filed regarding elderly victim. ↗
• World Cup fans praise Toronto beyond game days. Highlight city's diverse attractions. ↗
• Data reveals concerns over rising police officer fatalities. Examination of trends. ↗
• Mississauga food bank serves growing number of children. Nearly 13,000 children counted as past clients. ↗
• Iranian student flagged as a security threat in Ottawa. National agencies express concern over aerospace research. ↗
• Floating store in Toronto's harbour draws intrigue. Unique retail availability on water. ↗
• Suspect in Mississauga double homicide spotted near High Park. Police urge public vigilance. ↗
• Ontario's information law changes could impact Ford's government. Potential to alter transparency. ↗