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'Crystal clear': Toronto police chief accepts, supports Umar Zameer acquittal

'Crystal clear': Toronto police chief accepts, supports Umar Zameer acquittal

Toronto's police chief sought to make it "crystal clear" Tuesday that he accepts and supports the not-guilty verdict delivered at the trial of a man accused of fatally running over an officer – comments that came after he said earlier police were "ho
Motion to allow keffiyehs in Ontario legislature fails for a second time

Motion to allow keffiyehs in Ontario legislature fails for a second time

TORONTO — The keffiyeh took centre stage at the Ontario legislature Tuesday as protesters unfurling the scarves were ejected from the public galleries and an independent member draped one over her shoulders in open defiance of a Speaker's ban on the
Why was Umar Zameer tried for murder? Observers raise questions about prosecution

Why was Umar Zameer tried for murder? Observers raise questions about prosecution

TORONTO — Legal observers are questioning the decision to charge and prosecute a man for murder in the death of a Toronto police officer when the evidence did not support it, saying the case raises concerns about fair process in the justice system.
Ontario First Nation leaders call for disbandment of Thunder Bay police

Ontario First Nation leaders call for disbandment of Thunder Bay police

TORONTO — First Nation leaders have renewed calls to dissolve the Thunder Bay police service as the former chief of the northern Ontario force faces criminal charges in a widening misconduct probe.
Jury finds Umar Zameer not guilty in death of Toronto police officer

Jury finds Umar Zameer not guilty in death of Toronto police officer

TORONTO — Sobs of relief and frustration erupted in a Toronto courtroom Sunday as a man accused of fatally running over a city police officer was found not guilty in his death.
Toronto man facing eight charges in alleged sex assaults at east-end restaurant

Toronto man facing eight charges in alleged sex assaults at east-end restaurant

Toronto police say they've laid eight charges against a 22-year-old man related to a series of alleged sex assaults at a restaurant in the city's east end.
Toronto Zoo says 'friendly and determined' snow leopard Jita is pregnant

Toronto Zoo says 'friendly and determined' snow leopard Jita is pregnant

TORONTO — The Toronto Zoo says Jita the "friendly and determined" two-year-old snow leopard is pregnant.
Toronto expands legal drinking in parks with more to come this summer

Toronto expands legal drinking in parks with more to come this summer

TORONTO — The consumption of alcohol will be allowed in at least one park in every Toronto ward this summer despite the objections of some city councillors.
Judge at trial of man accused of killing cop was concerned over Crown changing theory

Judge at trial of man accused of killing cop was concerned over Crown changing theory

TORONTO — The judge overseeing the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer repeatedly raised concerns over the prosecution’s changing theory of what happened that night and at one point indicated she did not see how a
Jury begins deliberations in trial of man accused of fatally running over Toronto cop

Jury begins deliberations in trial of man accused of fatally running over Toronto cop

TORONTO — Jurors in the trial of a man accused of fatally running over a Toronto police officer began their deliberations Thursday after the judge suggested there is no evidence that "fully supports" the theory behind the Crown's case for murder.