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Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto police say two men have been arrested and charged after separate assaults of parking enforcement officers in the city earlier this month. Police said the first incident occurred on Jan. 14 in the Flemington Road and Ranee Avenue area in North …
Read More »Brampton man charged after alleged confrontation with parking enforcement officer – Toronto
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A suspect from Brampton, Ont., has been arrested after getting into a dispute with a Toronto parking enforcement officer and allegedly damaging the officer’s vehicle. On Friday afternoon, police responded to a call about property damage in the area of Queen West …
Read More »‘Outdated’ photo enforcement system under scrutiny by Winnipeg council – Winnipeg
To one city councillor, Winnipeg’s photo enforcement system is a system in need of an overhaul. It’s also a system entrenched in Manitoba’s Highway Traffic Act, regulating which zones can have image-capturing technology, the conditions of its use and what forms of safety it can be useful for. But the …
Read More »Multi-boat fire in False Creek renews questions about derelict vessel enforcement – BC
A dramatic boat fire in Vancouver’s False Creek on Thursday has renewed concerns about the management of vessels moored in the busy waterway. One person suffered serious burns when a trio of boats moored together went up in flames around 6 p.m. Two of those boats have since sunk. 1:42 …
Read More »Ontario mayor says enforcement against illegal car rally a success
The mayor of an Ontario town is celebrating a successful enforcement blitz he said shut down an illegal car rally planned for the Labour Day weekend. Mayor Brian Smith, of Wasaga Beach, said a team of emergency services, police and other enforcement officers had stopped an unsanctioned car event in …
Read More »Rights advocates condemn ‘gender apartheid’ as Iran’s morality police ramp up enforcement – BC
Editor’s Note: This article contains disturbing details that could trigger and upset some readers. Discretion is advised. It’s been more than 20 years since Lily Pourzand fled her home, fearing persecution for her work in support of women’s rights and seeking safety outside the country that imprisoned her parents. Her …
Read More »Winnipeg mayor, councillors to talk derelict building enforcement Tuesday – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Winnipeg’s mayor and three city councillors are set to announce new proposed enforcement measures on derelict buildings. Scott Gillingham will be joined by Coun. Cindy Gilroy (Daniel McIntyre), John Orlikow (River Heights) and Sherri Rollins (Fort Rouge-East Fort Garry) Tuesday morning to …
Read More »All women and girls at risk with release of violent repeat sex offender: Manitoba law enforcement – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A convicted sex offender who has been in and out of custody numerous times in recent years has been released again and is expected to live in Winnipeg. The Manitoba integrated high-risk sex offender unit (MIHRSOU) announced Friday that 31-year-old Curtis Leroy …
Read More »Winnipeggers frustrated by spring garbage calling for better by-law enforcement – Winnipeg
The arrival of spring in Winnipeg has revealed a pileup of garbage in a number of Winnipeg communities that is frustrating locals. Volunteers came out in force to pick up litter across several North End neighbourhoods on Saturday. One resident said she hopes better city by-law enforcement will also keep …
Read More »Man arrested after ‘deliberately’ driving toward Toronto parking enforcement officer: police – Toronto
Toronto police say a man is facing charges after police allege he “deliberately” drive toward a parking enforcement officer earlier this week. Police said the incident happened on March 7, just before noon, in the area of Yonge and Hayden streets. Investigators allege that the parking enforcement officer was doing …
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