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Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- General
- Toronto Sun
Bats inside homes not a reason to call 911, says Kingston Police
Dispatcher with Kingston Police have noticed an increase in 9-1-1 calls regarding bat encounters inside homes. That has prompted officials to remind residents that 9-1-1 calls are only to be used in the case of an emergency. Kingston Police are cautioning residents about the dangers of bats and the potential they have for rabies. Photo by Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre Dispatchers with Kingston Police have noticed an increase in 9-1-1 calls regarding bat encounters inside homes. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account That has prompted officials to remind residents that 9-1-1 calls are only to be used in the case of an emergency. Kingston Police are cautioning residents about the dangers of bats and the potential they have for rabies. According to officials, if a bat is found indoors it is crucial to avoid contact and allow it to leave on its own or seek professional assistance. The following are their recommendations: • Avoid Contact: Do not touch or try to capture a bat found indoors. • Leave a Way Out: If a bat is in your house, close interior doors and open a window or door to the outside to allow it to leave naturally. • Seek Professional Help: If you cannot safely remove the bat or if there has been contact, contact your local health unit or a wildlife control professional. NOT 9-1-1 • Report Dead Bats: Report any dead bats found on your property to the health unit, as they can be tested for rabies. Other Sports World Canada Toronto Maple Leafs Sunshine Girls
CTV News
25-06-2025
- CTV News
Homemade licence plate leads police to stolen motorcycle in Kingston, Ont.
Police in Kingston, Ont. say officers noticed a homemade licence plate on a stolen motorcycle. (Kingston Police/release) A 35-year-old man is facing charges after a police officer discovered a 'homemade' licence plate on a stolen motorcycle in Kingston, Ont., according to police. The Kingston Police Service says officers on proactive patrol in the city's north end noticed what appeared to be a 'homemade' licence plate on a motorcycle at a gas station. 'Upon noticing the officers, the individual attempted to leave the area on foot, leaving the bike behind,' police said in a media release. 'Through the course of investigation, officers determined that the motorcycle was on file as stolen. The individual was stopped a short distance away and arrested for possession of property obtained by crime.' A photo on the motorcycle showed a white plate with 'ONT 8R5Z2' in bold blue lettering. The Kingston resident is facing charges of possession of property obtained by crime, possession of break-in instruments and two counts of breach of probation. The motorcycle was returned to the registered owner in working condition, police said.
National Post
23-06-2025
- Politics
- National Post
Canada's justice minister says he is 'open' to adding 'femicide' to the Criminal Code
OTTAWA — Federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser says he is 'open' to including the term 'femicide' in the Criminal Code, which has long been called for by researchers and advocates looking to shine a spotlight on the issue of the killing of women and girls. Article content The term broadly refers to when a woman is killed by a man based on the fact that she is a woman, with varying definitions that speak to previous patterns of abuse by a male perpetrator or ideologies. Police services that use the term often do so when a killing occurs in the context of an intimate partner relationship. Article content Article content Kingston, Ont. police did so for the first time last month when announcing it had laid first-degree murder charges against a 26-year-old man charged in the death of his 25-year-old partner. Police said it considered her death a 'femicide.' Article content Article content During the federal election campaign, the Liberals inked the term into their platform, promising to better protect victims of sexual and intimate partner violence by 'making murder motivated by hate a constructive first-degree offence, including femicide.' Article content In a recent wide-ranging interview, Fraser said the government would look at the 'precise language' of the reforms it plans to make to the Criminal Code, which are expected to be tabled in a bill this fall. Asked specifically whether he was open to including 'femicide' in the Criminal Code, Fraser said, 'I'm open to it, certainly.' Article content 'I'm not going to close the door on any of the solutions that may be presented to me over the next couple of months as we seek to finalize the draft. But we've not made a decision one way or another as to the language that will be included in either the name of the offence, or the specific language included in the new provisions we'll be looking to add.' Article content Article content Megan Walker, a longtime advocate for victims and preventing violence against women, says Fraser's statement makes her 'cautiously optimistic.' Article content 'It's the first time that there's been any acknowledgement that femicide could potentially be incorporated into the Criminal Code of Canada, so I'm encouraged.' Article content The London, Ont.-based advocate, a member of the city's police board —which has called for it to be defined in law—says that doing so would allow for more accurate data collection. Article content Police across Canada operate in a patchwork of how they report these killings, referring to them as an 'intimate partner death' or, in other cases, a 'domestic homicide.' Article content Other times, police do not disclose any such details. That includes the cases of a murder-suicide when no charge is laid, but a woman is killed by her partner or ex-partner. Article content National Post contacted police services across Canada to confirm whether they use 'femicide.' Police in Halifax, Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, and Edmonton said they do not, but rather stick to definitions outlined in the Criminal Code.
CTV News
18-06-2025
- CTV News
Kingston, Ont. police charge suspect after stabbing outside shelter
Police in Kingston, Ont. say a suspect has been charged after a stabbing near a local shelter last week. The incident happened June 13 at around 10:40 p.m. outside the shelter on Adelaide Street near Cowdy Street, police said. 'Through the course of investigation, it was determined that the victim, who had arrived at the property approximately five minutes before the incident, was standing outside speaking with other individuals when the accused approached him from the rear and assaulted him with an edged weapon,' Kingston police said in a news release. The victim was treated in hospital for serious injuries. Police say the suspect and the victim knew each other, but the suspect had already left by the time police arrived that night. The 45-year-old suspect was arrested on Princess Street two days later. The accused is charged with aggravated assault and possession of a dangerous weapon. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Cerutti at jcerutti@ You can also provide tips anonymously by calling the Kingston Police general number 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and asking to remain anonymous.
CTV News
12-06-2025
- CTV News
Kingston, Ont. driver accused of hitting another car, nearly hitting child charged with impaired driving
A driver in Kingston, Ont. is facing charges following a string of events in the city Thursday morning. Kingston police say residents reported an erratic driver in the area of Cataraqui Woods Drive and Bayridge Drive at around 8:45 a.m. According to police, witnesses said the driver had hit another vehicle at a gas bar before driving away, was spotted speeding, swerving into oncoming traffic, and nearly hit a child crossing the street at a crosswalk. Police pulled the driver over near Princess Street and Midland Avenue about 15 minutes later. Police allege the driver was impaired and had cocaine and methamphetamines in the vehicle. The 33-year-old driver is charged with impaired operation by drugs, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of an accident, and two counts of possession of a schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking. Police continue to investigate and are asking anyone with video of these incidents to contact them at 613-549-4660 ext. 0.
