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Author: Isaac Callan
Publication Date: February 19, 2026 - 17:37
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Ontario police force welcomes financial experts to help battle extortion crimes
February 19, 2026
Last year alone, there were 476 reported cases — of which 190 targeted businesses — and that only reflects incidents where the victims have come forward.
A Toronto synagogue was hit and damaged by gunfire Monday night in what police are investigating as a “targeting incident” and potential hate crime.
Toronto Police Service officers were dispatched to Temple Emanu-El on Old Colony Road in North York just before 11 p.m. on reports of gunshots and located “evidence of gunfire” at the scene.
No injuries were reported, but the police said the building suffered undisclosed damage.
While no suspect description is available, a police spokesperson told National Post the investigation is being led by the TPS integrated gun and gang task...
March 3, 2026 - 09:44 | Kenn Oliver | National Post
City of Ottawa is recognized as one of the National Capital Region’s Top Employer and Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2026.
Today, Canada's Top 100 Employers named the City of Ottawa one of 2026’s National Capital Region’s Top...
March 3, 2026 - 08:59 | City of Ottawa - Media Relations / Ville d'Ottawa - Relations avec les médias | City of Ottawa News Releases
A philanthropic organization says it’s donating $25 million to establish a new system for tackling homelessness in Canada's largest city.
March 3, 2026 - 08:04 | Globalnews Digital | Global News - Canada




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