Ottawa Police Superintendent Supt. Heather Lachine says 150 reported sexual assaults is "a big number." Photo: CBC
150 reports since June 1, police warn Rideshare services and social media meet-ups are both concerning the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), which says reports of sexual assaults have increased by almost 24 percent during January to August this year compared
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Read MoreNew York City Council members held a hearing July 2nd on legislation that would require companies like Amazon to directly employ delivery workers instead of relying on contractors. The bill, known as the “Delivery Protection Act” and introduced by Councilmember
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Sudbury MPP Jamie West rose in Ontario's House of Parliament to make a statement on the lack of consultation around Ontario's rideshare regulation pilot. Image: YouTube
In Ontario’s final week of Parliamentary sittings, Sudbury MPP Jamie West rose to make a statement on the lack of consultation around the launch of the province’s rideshare pilot and its impact on local businesses. West quoted from a letter
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MLS Policy Director Joanna Hazeldon received several pointed questions from Accessiblility Committee chair Jamaal Myers on June 15, 2026. Image: YouTube
Toronto has only 84 on-demand Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Update: this story was originally posted June 19, 2026 as video clips only. It was updated on June 25 with text and updates from X. Link to the full Accessible Committee meeting
Read MoreAmerican corporation ignores Toronto’s FIFA plan While the City of Toronto’s FIFA traffic plan entails shutting down whole streets to keep the areas around Toronto Stadium clear, Uber is offering its drivers a bonus to actually drive to these areas.
Read MoreFort York, Lakeshore, Strachan, Exhibition Live link to the City of Toronto’s “Getting Around during FIFA” site
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