Regent Park Farmers' Market is launching June 3rd!

The Regent Park Farmers’ Market is launching as a pilot project this June on Regent Park Boulevard and is shaping up to be a new kind of farmers’ market for Toronto.  In addition to offering fresh produce and products from Ontario farmers, this weekly neighbourhood venue will also offer these items from small plot growers and rooftop gardeners from around the City who typically have not been able to gain a spot at other markets.  The defining feature of the Regent Park Farmers’ Market will be the inclusion of resident gardeners, growers and chefs from the Regent Park community as vendors at the Market.   Musical performances and artistic activities by local talent will have a place at the Regent Park Farmers’ Market as well.

With an accent on quality and affordability, the Market will boast everything from a wide array of fresh vegetables; to halal meats including beef, goat and sheep; to small artisanal breads and pastries; to an assortment of cheeses and spices.  Curries, samosas and pies are among the fresh foods that will be prepared by residents, and lend a local flavour to the Market. As an added feature, Paintbox Bistro’s Boxie will be serving up tasty treats as well!

The Regent Park Farmers’ Market hopes to attract everyone from the community and beyond, to become a part of the local food scene and to help grow this Market into one the neighbourhood and the City may truly be proud of.  

Regent Park Farmers Market Schedule:  All throughout the summer, every Wednesday 3:00PM to 7:00PM

Jun 5 – LAUNCH DAY	Jul 17	Aug 28
Jun 12	Jul 24
Jun 19	Jul 31
Jun 26	Aug 7
Jul 3	Aug 14
Jul 10	Aug 21

Did you miss the 51 Division Open House on Saturday May 25 2013?

Don't worry, here are some pictures that will make you feel like you were there!

Send your pictures to cplc51division@gmail.com!

Biagio Vinci of Biagio Ristorante has received the first annual 51 Division Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) Hero Award for 2013 (Courtesy of VERONICA HENRI/Toronto Sun)

From http://www.torontosun.com/2013/05/25/biagios-just-desserts!

*photo courtesy of The Bulletin - www.TheBulletin.ca

51 Division CPLC hosts Community Hero Awards

Toronto Police Service News Release

Media advisory, Saturday, May 25, 2013, 1 p.m., 51 Division, 51 Parliament Street, 51 Division CPLC hosts Community Hero Awards

Saturday, May 25, 2013 - 6:00 AM
Corporate Communications:  416-808-7100

On Saturday, May 25, 2013, at 1 p.m., at 51 Parliament Street, 51 Division’s Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) will host the annual 51 Division Community Hero Awards.

The CPLC has established a new annual Community Hero Award to recognize individual volunteer contribution, by those who live or work in 51 Division, towards the betterment of life in 51 Division through their dedication to community safety, security and well-being, crime-reduction, altruism and leadership amongst their peers. The award is presented annually to business or community members and community youth.

This year Biagio Vinci of Biagio Ristorante at 155 King Street East, who has opened his doors for the past fourteen years, each December, providing holiday lunches to the homeless will be a recipient.

The CPLC has been serving the Division since 1996. 51 Division is bounded by Bloor Street to the north, Queen's Quay to the south, Don Valley Parkway to the east and Yonge Street to the west. Comprised of community volunteers and Toronto Police Service members from within the Division, the CPLC represents those who live and work in 51 Division. Our mandate is to work together in identifying, prioritizing, and problem-solving local policing issues by being proactive in community relations, crime prevention, education, mobilization, and communications initiatives.

For further information, please contact Deb Devgan at 647-522-5045.

Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications

Public Safety Alert, Break-and-enters into homes at night

Toronto Police Service News Release

Public Safety Alert, Break-and-enters into homes at night

Friday, May 24, 2013 - 2:27 PM
33 Division:  416-808-3300

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an increase in break-and-enters during the nighttime hours in the Bayview Avenue/Steeles Avenue East area, while residents are home and asleep.

Please ensure doors and windows are secure when going to bed and activate your alarm system if applicable. Leaving exterior lights on can also deter potential criminals.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3304, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Jim Gotell, 33 Division

"Fast & Furious 6" enhanced enforcement campaign

Toronto Police Service News Release

Media advisory, Friday, May 24, 2013 to Sunday, May 26, 2013, "Fast & Furious 6" enhanced enforcement campaign

Friday, May 24, 2013 - 11:48 AM
Traffic Services:  416-808-1900

Traffic safety continues to be identified as a Toronto Police Service priority. This weekend, the Toronto Police Service will be focusing on four major road-safety categories

1) Impaired driving (by drug or alcohol)
2) Occupant restraint (including child-safety restraint systems)
3) Aggressive driving (including speeding, racing and stunt driving)
4) Distracted driving (including eating, drinking, and using hand-held devices)

This weekend, "Fast & Furious 6" arrives in theatres. This movie continues to maintain a following of individuals who believe that the operation of vehicles similar to the way the vehicles are operated in the movie is acceptable and without consequences.

As a result, Traffic Services will be increasing enforcement throughout the Toronto area, focusing on driving behaviour that puts all road-users at risk. Additional enforcement teams and R.I.D.E. patrols will be utilized to ensure that all road-users are protected from this type of dangerous driving behaviour.

For those drivers using Toronto roads, take note: if you make a choice to drive impaired or drive aggressively, and choose to risk the safety of all road-users, we will be there, and we will stop you.

Anyone witnessing a driver risking the safety of all road users is asked to contact police at 9-1-1.

Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Constable Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services

Update: Police request assistance with theft investigation

Toronto Police Service News Release

Police request assistance with theft investigation, Security camera images of suspect released, Update, Woman identified

Thursday, May 23, 2013 - 8:41 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service would like to thank the public for their assistance identifying a woman in a theft investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 8 a.m., police responded to a call at the College subway station for a personal injury

After considerable response from the public, the woman was identified and located. After an interview, it became apparent that the woman was dealing with mental-health issues.

As a result, no charges will be laid.

Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Emanuel Gialousis 9177, 51 Division

Police request assistance with theft investigation, Security camera images of suspect released

Toronto Police Service News Release

Police request assistance with theft investigation, Security camera images of suspect released

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 - 1:54 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance identifying a woman in a theft investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 8 a.m., police responded to a call at the College subway station for a personal injury
- police located a woman with apparent trauma to the body
- she was taken to hospital and pronounced dead 
- foul play is not suspected
- after the victim died, a woman stole the victim's purse

The suspect is described as white, 40, 5'4", medium build with brown hair. She was last seen wearing a blue floral dress and white watch on her left wrist.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online atwww.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications, for Detective Chu Chang, 51 Division

News Releases

Files:

Above: Security camera image of suspect in theft investigation

Above: Security camera image of suspect in theft investigation

May 22, 2013, 01:54 pm

Police request assistance with theft investigation,
Security camera images of suspect released

51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance identifying a woman in a theft investigation.

It is reported that:

- on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at 8 a.m., police responded to a call at the College subway station for a personal injury
- police located a woman with apparent trauma to the body
- she was taken to hospital and pronounced dead 
- foul play is not suspected
- after the victim died, a woman stole the victim's purse

The suspect is described as white, 40, 5'4", medium build with brown hair. She was last seen wearing a blue floral dress and white watch on her left wrist.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications, for Detective Chu Chang, 51 Division

Soil Remediation at 281 Front St. E – Important Update from Councillor Pam McConnell

Pam McConnell
Councillor, Ward 28 City Hall, 2nd Floor Tel: 416 392-7916
Toronto Centre-Rosedale 100 Queen St. West Fax: 416 392-7296
City of Toronto Toronto, Ontario TTY: 416 392-1239
M5H 2N2 councillor_mcconnell@toronto.ca

Soil Remediation at 281 Front St. E – Important Update

As you know, the City property at 281 Front St. East was exchanged for the last privately owned portion of the First Parliament Building site at 271 Front St. East. The owner is constructing a five story Data Management Centre on the property south of the Toronto Public Library building.

It was understood that because a coal gasification plant previously occupied the site, the soil was contaminated by coal tar by-products. Chemicals in coal tars can evaporate and be inhaled or absorbed through the skin, with exposure causing irritation of the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract. During initial excavation in March, a brick holding tank containing coal tar was discovered and higher levels of emissions were recorded. Construction was immediately halted in order to develop a comprehensive remediation plan.
Toronto Public Health, the Ministry of the Environment and the developer's consultants have been working closely to develop this plan and implement strict monitoring standards. The remedial activities will remove the contaminated soil from the site to safe disposal locations. This work will take several months, and during certain periods will require several dozen truck loads per day.

Specialized equipment has been placed by the Ministry of the Environment to ensure full compliance with their standards and to ensure no risk to the public or workers on site. Among the safety precautions:

• Real-time air monitoring to allow for immediate on-site response
• 24hr. air monitoring to compare the results with applicable provincial standards and health benchmarks
• Dust mitigation and odour control protocols

Public Health staff have underlined that when excavating coal tar-impacted soil, some odours may be released to the air. These odours can occur at low concentrations and do not indicate the presence of a health hazard.

I am confident that the professionals assigned to perform this work will ensure that the safety of the public is protected. For more information or to report any concerns, you can call Toronto Public Health at 416 392-7685 or the Ministry of the Environment at 1-800-268-6060.

Pam McConnell Councillor, Ward 28

Man wanted in attempt-murder investigation, Abkar Wary, 25, Photograph of man released

Toronto Police Service News Release

Man wanted in attempt-murder investigation, Abkar Wary, 25, Photograph of man released

Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 8:13 AM
51 Division:   416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a wanted man.

It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at approximately 2 a.m., the accused struck a 24-year old man several times in O’Keefe Lane, in the Gerrard Street/Yonge Street area.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries.

Abkar Wary, 25, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1) Attempt Murder
2) Aggravated Assault
3) Assault with a Weapon
4) Weapons Dangerous

He is described as black, 5’8”, 130 lbs., with short black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Detective Dave Dickinson, 51 Division

News Releases

Above: Abkar Wary, 25, wanted in attempt-murder investigation.

May 21, 2013, 08:13 am

Man wanted in attempt-murder investigation,
Abkar Wary, 25,
Photograph of man released

51 Division
416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance locating a wanted man.

It is alleged that:

- on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at approximately 2 a.m., the accused struck a 24-year old man several times in O’Keefe Lane, in the Gerrard Street/Yonge Street area.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening, injuries.

Abkar Wary, 25, of Toronto, is wanted for:

1) Attempt Murder
2) Aggravated Assault
3) Assault with a Weapon
4) Weapons Dangerous

He is described as black, 5’8”, 130 lbs., with short black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Detective Dave Dickinson, 51 Division



 

Look what you missed at IDAHO 2013!!!

Glen Murray, MPP Newsletter

Happy Victoria Day! 17/05/2013  Greetings from Queen’s Park, I would like to wish all residents of Toronto Centre a wonderful Victoria Day. I hope that you and those close to you enjoy this long weekend as we move towards the summer months. It is my pleasure today to bring you an update on some of the important work that has been conducted at Queen’s Park recently, along with some exciting events that are happening in our neighbourhood over the next few weeks. News from Queen’s Park: 1. In response to the recent events regarding chemotherapy treatment, The Pharmacy Act, 1991 has been amended to help hospitals and pharmacies in providing for their patients the proper quality and dosage of medications. The College of Pharmacists will be conducting inspections of drug preparation premises, and hospitals will only be able to purchase drugs from these facilities. This regulatory oversight of pharmaceuticals is a great advancement in patient protection. 2. To better serve consumers across Ontario, The Ontario College of Trades has been created to protect consumers. With nearly 300,000 members, Ontarians can ensure that their contractors are currently licensed and credited. You can also verify if a contractor has been found guilty of Professional Misconduct, Incompetence or Incapacity. Visit http://www.collegeoftrades.ca/ for more information and to access the registry. Local Events: 1. On May 22nd there will be a public meeting organized by the City of Toronto and Waterfront Toronto to discuss future development of the Lower Yonge Precinct Area. It will begin with a presentation of their current plans for urban design and transportation, followed by a question-and-answer session. This meeting will be held from 6:30-9:00pm at PawsWay, 245 Queen Quay West. For more information call 416-214-1344 ext. 248, or contact info@waterfrontoronto.ca. 2. On May 23rd there will be an exciting event called  The Esplanadians. It is an evening of exploring the history of the Esplanade. This history will include a discussion with former Mayors David Crombie and John Sewell, as well as architect Alan Littlewood. This discussion will be moderated by Toronto Star columnist Christopher Hume. Guests will also enjoy the Toronto premiere of Camping Royale and Nuit blanche by CORPUS and some photo exhibits from our young up-and-coming artists. It begins at 7:00pm, and is located at Berkeley Castle at 250 The Esplanade. Tickets cost $50, and includes a free ticket for one child under 15. Tickets can be ordered at https://the-esplanadians.ticketbud.com/the-esplanadians. 3. On May 25th there will be a Spring Community Clean-Up in St. James Town. It is from 10:00-2:00, with lunch and refreshments provided. To register call 416-964-6657 or visit the St. James Town Community Corner at 200 Wellesley St. E. 4. On May 30th 3C Lakeshore Inc. is organizing a public meeting concerning the redevelopment “3C Waterfront” site at the southwest corner of Cherry St. and Lake Shore Blvd. E. The planning team will make a presentation, followed by a question-and-answer session. This meeting will be held from 6:30-8:30pm at Airship 37 Event Space, 37 Parliament St., Studio 2. For more information contact info@enconsulting.ca. As always, please do not hesitate to contact my constituency office for your questions, suggestions, or concerns (416-972-7683, gmurray.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org). Sincerely, Glen Murray

Plan ahead, drive sober

Plan ahead, drive sober

TPS A/Supt. Gord Jones and OPP Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey with Anne Leonard and Alex Reid of Arrive Alive Police and community members reminded Ontarians that the Victoria Day long weekend can turn deadly by failing to plan ahead. The 25th annual Arrive Alive Sober Driving Campaign was launched by Toronto Police Service, Ontario Provincial Police Service and Ontario Government officials at Toronto police headquarters on May 15. “Our charity is proud of the progress we have made in Ontario over the past 25 years to change attitudes about impaired driving and help save lives. There is still more work to do and we are launching our annual sober−driving campaign today to remind Ontarians to drive safely this holiday weekend,” Arrive Alive, Drive Sober executive director Anne Leonard said. This year’s campaign includes new public service announcements. “For 25 years, Arrive Alive has been doing a great job of reminding us to stay safe. Drinking and driving is a crime and endangers all users of our roads. Let’s all play our part in keeping Ontario safe by being safe and responsible drivers,” said Minister of Community Safety and Correctional Services Madelaine Meilleur. Traffic Services Acting Superintendent Gord Jones said impaired driving costs society financially and takes a huge emotional toll on the victims, friends and families have to live with for the rest of their lives. “You are responsible for your actions… If you make a choice to drive impaired and choose to risk the safety of all road users, we will be there and we will stop you,” Jones said. “The choice is simple, drive after consuming an intoxicating substance and you risk not only your life but the lives of others. Make the right decision and don’t drive.” He said planning to stay overnight or choosing a safe route home in advance, whether it be public transit, a cab or through a designated driver, is the best way to avoid poor decisions. MPP Kevin Flynn “Whatever you do remember that planning is an essential part of any action. The right to choose should be part of your plan.” Ontario Provincial Police Traffic Safety and Operational Support Deputy Commissioner Larry Beechey praised the efforts of Arrive Alive, Drive Sober executive director Anne Leonard for her efforts to educate the public over the past 25 years. “She has been at the forefront for education and direct support for all police agencies in Ontario for fighting impaired driving in any form. This includes snowmobiles, ATVs and marine, which remain a huge challenge in relation to enforcement and education,” Beechey said. “I know her work is difficult to measure but I know her work has saved lives in the province of Ontario.” Minister of Transportation Parliamentary Assitant MPP Kevin Flynn said education and enforcement efforts are having a great impact on the safety of the province. In 2011 Ontario had the lowest impaired rate in the country, 50 per cent lower than the national average. “We’re trying to keep our young drivers safe by simply ensuring they don’t drink and drive,” Flynn said, of the law that forbids any driver under 21 to have any alcohol in their system. “Sober drivers are safe drivers, it’s that simple.”

2012 Police officers of the Month Awards, TPS Business Excellence Awards Presentation

Toronto Police Service News Release

Media advisory, Thursday, May 16, 2013, 1:30 p.m., Headquarters lobby, 2012 Police officers of the Month Awards, TPS Business Excellence Awards Presentation

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 5:10 AM
Professional Standards
416-808-7096

On Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 1:30 p.m., in the lobby of police headquarters, 26 members of the Toronto Police Service will be recognized for bravery, humanitarianism, superior investigative work and overall outstanding police skills as they receive awards for 2012 Police Officers of the Month.

Additionally, the TPS Business Excellence Award will be presented to five serving members of the Service and one retired member, for innovation, community service, technical achievement, customer service and reliability.

The presentation will be hosted by Christopher Worth, Chair of the Police Officer of The Year awards. Click here for program.


The following is a list of 51 Division Police Officers of the Month recipients for 2012: 

JULY 
PC MILLS, Brad (10523) 51 Division

On July 6, 2011 a call came over the radio for a man who had fallen into a creek and was still under water. 
Constables Glen Espie and Brad Mills quickly responded and were met by a panicked woman. She told the officers that her husband had fallen in the creek and that he was still under water. Constables Espie and Mills removed their police equipment and entered the swirling water, which was chest deep. 

Constable Christopher MacDonald arrived on scene and also removed his police equipment and entered the water. A short time later, he located the man underneath the swirling rapids. Constables Espie, Mills, Pietro Grande and Daryl Gibson brought the victim to the surface. A nurse, who was in the company of the officers, started CPR. The man was taken to hospital but unfortunately he did not survive. 

IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR BRAVE ACTIONS AND DEDICATIONTO DUTY, CONSTABLES GLEN ESPIE, DARYL GIBSON, PIETRO GRANDE, CHRISTOPHER MacDONALD AND BRAD MILLS HAVE BEEN SELECTED AS POLICE OFFICERS OF THE MONTH FOR JULY 2012. 


DECEMBER 
PC FUJINO, Alan (4658) Formerly of 51 Division
On May 29, 1993 police were contacted regarding a missing woman and her 1½ year-old daughter. The mother had left Toronto with the child following a custody dispute. A warrant was issued for Abduction in Contravention of a Custody Order. 

The child’s disappearance was registered with missing children’ agencies in Canada and the United States. Over the course of 18 years, the police, missing children’s agencies and the father of the abducted child followed up on tips of possible sightings and information. 

In September 2011, a tip was received through the Missing Children Society of Canada indicating that the woman might be living on Vancouver Island under an assumed name. After working with several police agencies and conducting an investigation, Constable Alan Fujino eliminated Persons of Interest with similar names as the one provided via the tip. 

In addition to police surveillance on various addresses, Constable Fujino utilized facial recognition software to compare a historical photograph of the suspect with a current driver’s license photo of a woman believed to be living under a new name similar to that offered in the tip. The Crown’s Office requested that all reasonable efforts be made to absolutely confirm the suspect in British Columbia was the wanted woman. 

Through a variety of investigative means, Constable Fujino was able to locate a tissue sample from 1988 suitable for DNA comparison, obtained a warrant to seize the sample for analysis, and requested Victoria Police obtain a discarded DNA sample from the woman for comparison. 

During this time, social media was utilized to locate the missing child, who was now attending a university in south Ontario. 

On November 28, 2011, the Centre of Forensic Sciences announced a positive DNA match, confirming the identity of the woman. Constable Fujino coordinated with Victoria Police and, in December 2011. The woman was arrested. 

Constable Fujino arranged for the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, based in Manitoba, to assist him with the difficult task of notifying the now 20-year-old daughter of her true identity and of the sequence of events that had taken place since 1993. 

The woman was eventually returned to Toronto to answer to the charge of Abduction. 

A search warrant was executed at the woman’s home in Victoria, B.C. and evidence suggests that the suspect and her child, under assumed names, initially fled to Vancouver Island, crossed the border into the United States, and lived in at least three different states. They then went to Ireland, where they remained for seven years until returning to Vancouver Island where she was arrested. 

Furthermore, several Production Orders were completed by Constable Fujino and served on Ontario government agencies on behalf of B.C. authorities who began to investigate the suspect’s fraudulent identifications obtained in their province. 

IN RECOGNITION OF HIS SUPERIOR INVESTIGATIVE WORK AND OUTSTANDING POLICE SKILLS, CONSTABLE ALAN FUJINO HAS BEEN SELECTED AS POLICE OFFICER OF THE MONTH FOR DECEMBER 2012. 

Click here to watch the promotional video for the Toronto Region Board of Trade's 46th Annual Police Officer of the Year Awards dinner event.

Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Superintendent Hugh Ferguson, Professional Standards

There are no files attached to this release. 

Rail and road safety campaign kick off

Toronto Police Service News Release

Media advisory, Thursday, May 16, 2013, 10 a.m., Panorama Lounge, Union Station, 65 Front Street West, News conference, Police leaders, government, and corporate supporters kick off rail and road safety campaign

Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 5:00 AM
Corporate Communications:  416-808-7100

On Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 10 a.m., at the Panorama Lounge, Union Station, 65 Front Street West, Kevin Flynn, Parliamentary Assistant to Ontario’s Minister of Transportation, will join representatives of the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police to kick off the 2013 Drive Safe! province-wide traffic safety campaign focusing on rail and road safety.

Chief Steve Tanner, President of the OACP, will join MPP Flynn along with Marc Laliberté, President and CEO of VIA Rail Canada, and Acting Superintendent Gord Jones, Toronto Police Service Traffic Services, representing the OACP Traffic Committee.

The Drive Safe! R.I.D.E. campaign will feature a new public-information booklet with information on rail and road safety as well as pedestrian safety, drinking and driving, traffic-collision reporting, protecting consumers from fraud when purchasing a vehicle, and Ontario's“"pullover" laws. All Ontario municipal police services and OPP detachments will work together to help promote traffic safety across Ontario.

For further information, please contact Joe Couto, Director of Government Relations and Communications, Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police, at 416-919-9798 , media@oacp.ca, or via Twitter at @OACPOfficial.

Parking: Media are advised to consider parking on Bremner Boulevard (just south of Union Station) due to construction in front of Union Station. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Acting Superintendent Gord Jones, Traffic Services

There are no files attached to this release.