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Markham man arrested in connection with cinema shootings

Markham man arrested in connection with cinema shootings

Four movie theatres, including two in Richmond Hill, Vaughan, were damaged in the shootings last January
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$63K in magic mushrooms seized from Richmond Hill store

$63K in magic mushrooms seized from Richmond Hill store

'York Regional Police guns, gangs and drug enforcement unit investigators have made a significant impact in the fight against illegal magic mushroom stores operating within our community,' police said
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OPP conducting mandatory alcohol screening at all GTA traffic stops

OPP conducting mandatory alcohol screening at all GTA traffic stops

Move comes as police try to crack down on impaired driving
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Police looking for suspects after counterfeit money used in Bradford

Police looking for suspects after counterfeit money used in Bradford

Police say two men used fake U.S. currency at retailer on Saturday
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Fourth person charged in relation to protest at Thornhill synagogue

Fourth person charged in relation to protest at Thornhill synagogue

Mischief charge laid after police say man's Israeli flag was damaged
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2 men, woman charged following robbery at Vaughan electronics store

2 men, woman charged following robbery at Vaughan electronics store

Police say $40,000 worth of stolen electronics has been recovered, and a firearm seized
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Three more charged in shooting last month in Markham

Three more charged in shooting last month in Markham

Trio, all from Toronto, faces charges of robbery with a firearm and assault
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Jewelry store employee assaulted during Markham armed robbery

Jewelry store employee assaulted during Markham armed robbery

Three suspects fled with a large amount of jewelry from the store in the mall at McCowan and Highway, police say
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Schomberg man identified as body found behind plaza in Angus

Schomberg man identified as body found behind plaza in Angus

OPP are investigating the circumstances surrounding the 'sudden death,' though it is not being considered as suspicious
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Barrie bombing suspect could be in York Region, GTA: police

Barrie bombing suspect could be in York Region, GTA: police

William Ivan Downey, 36, is wanted for his alleged involvement in an early morning explosion that took place Sept. 27, 2023 in a parking lot near a Highway 400 bridge
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