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New way of responding to mental health calls a 'game changer': police chief

New way of responding to mental health calls a 'game changer': police chief

When York Regional Police took mental health crisis workers off the street and put them on the phones during the pandemic, they diverted 70 per cent of mental health calls, without officers needing to become involved
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Georgina man, 38, missing since Tuesday <b>(update: located)</b>

Georgina man, 38, missing since Tuesday (update: located)

Police are growing increasingly concerned for the well-being of John Johnson
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<b>UPDATE: </b> 2nd suspect arrested following shooting in Thornhill

UPDATE: 2nd suspect arrested following shooting in Thornhill

A 36-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries following the incident early Friday
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Victim identified in Markham homicide investigation

Victim identified in Markham homicide investigation

York Regional Police were called to a residence for a report of a man found deceased on Wednesday
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York Regional Police rolling out new anti-racism training

York Regional Police rolling out new anti-racism training

The mandatory training program is being billed as the first of its kind in York Region and is the result of engagement with community members, spokesperson says
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RCMP seize guns, cocaine, cash at King house, arrest 4 residents

RCMP seize guns, cocaine, cash at King house, arrest 4 residents

In total, the Project Ovenus investigation resulted in 6 arrests and more than 140 charges laid
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OPP target large grow ops, seize $143M in cannabis since July

OPP target large grow ops, seize $143M in cannabis since July

Police say they've arrested 195 people while taking down several criminal enterprises from July 1 to Oct. 15
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Missing Aurora woman's vehicle found burned in quarry near Huntsville

Missing Aurora woman's vehicle found burned in quarry near Huntsville

Police believe Helen Sedo is deceased, and continue to appeal for information from the public
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Homicide unit investigating after man found dead in Markham home

Homicide unit investigating after man found dead in Markham home

York Regional Police are appealing for witnesses who may have information about a 2015 Honda CRV
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16-year-old sexually assaulted after exiting bus in Vaughan, police say

16-year-old sexually assaulted after exiting bus in Vaughan, police say

York Regional Police have released a video with an image of the person of interest in the incident that occurred Sunday, Oct. 18 near Jane and Major Mackenzie
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