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CTV News
13 hours ago
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Bad drivers in North Bay could receive warning letters from police
North Bay police are sending warning letters to the owners of vehicles when they receive driving complaints from the public. The North Bay Police Service has launched a new initiative to address the growing number of traffic-related complaints from the public. Vehicle owners will receive warning letters when police receive complaints from the public about someone driving that vehicle in an unsafe manner. 'Throughout 2024, the North Bay Police Service received 1,463 traffic complaints from members of the community,' police said in a news release Thursday. 'These complaints ranged from reports of speeding and reckless driving to concerns about dangerous behavior behind the wheel. There have also been numerous complaints about motorists passing stopped school buses with their red lights flashing.' Started last month Beginning last month, police started sending warning letters to the vehicle owners when a license plate was identified as part of the complaint. 'To date, 25 warning letters have been issued as part of the pilot phase,' police said. While the letter doesn't affect your driving record, affect insurance rates or cost demerit points, the complaint has been logged by police and can be accessed by police in the future. 'If a vehicle continues to be the subject of traffic complaints, further follow-up may be conducted by the traffic enforcement unit,' police said. 'In cases involving serious or repeated infractions, a formal police investigation may be initiated. This could include collecting witness statements and potentially laying charges.' Residents are encouraged 'to continue submitting concerns to help improve safety throughout the community,' police added.
CTV News
4 days ago
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- CTV News
Northern Ont. businessman charged after 8-month human trafficking investigation
An undated photo of a North Bay Police Service officer's arm showing the crest on his uniform. (File photo/CTV News Northern Ontario) A North Bay businessman has been charged following an eight-month human trafficking investigation by the city's police service. North Bay Police Service vehicle An undated file photo of a North Bay Police Service vehicle with its lights on and caution tape in the background. (File photo/CTV News Northern Ontario) The accused faces multiple charges, including human trafficking, material benefit from human trafficking, laundering proceeds of crime, possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime, fraud over $5,000, extortion, uttering threats, theft, unauthorized use of a credit card and two counts of withholding documents. The investigation The North Bay Police Service launched the investigation in October 2024 after receiving reports of unpaid wages, the sale of immigration documents, and coercion of foreign nationals into paying for payroll inclusion. Police allege the employer manipulated a foreign national by demanding they pay for documents tied to their immigration status. On May 28 of this year, North Bay officers, supported by the province's human trafficking task force and the Ministry of Labour, executed search warrants at three local businesses. 'The investigation revealed that a North Bay employer exploited a foreign national by requiring payment for documents essential to their immigration application,' police said in a news release Monday. The accused was arrested without incident during the execution of the warrants. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact North Bay police at 705-497-5555 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. Publication ban The accused was released on house arrest on June 2 and a court-ordered publication ban has prevented police from releasing the accused's identity. Human trafficking is a growing concern Authorities highlighted broader concerns, noting, 'Labour trafficking is a serious and growing issue, and migrant workers are particularly vulnerable due to precarious immigration status, isolation, and language barriers.' Hundreds of thousands of migrant workers arrive in Canada annually, with many facing exploitation despite their economic contributions. What to look out for If you or someone you know has experienced any of the following, you may be a victim of a crime: Forced or convinced to work for little or no pay Paid a wage less than what was promised Required to return pay cheques to an employer Paid to be added to a payroll Paid for documents needed for visa or residency applications Human Trafficking - Poster A Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline poster explainer illegal pressures some migrant workers face while employed. (Supplied/North Bay Police Service | Image Credit: Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline) Help is available Authorities urge potential victims to reach out for help. Contact the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-833-900-1010, call 911, or contact your local police service.
CTV News
27-05-2025
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- CTV News
Chaplains help North Bay police deal with trauma on the job
Members of the North Bay Police Service dealing with trauma will be able to speak with a chaplain to help them deal with what they are going through.
CTV News
21-05-2025
- CTV News
Toronto man, North Bay woman charged as police seize loaded firearm, drugs
The North Bay Police Service seized a loaded Glock 19 handgun, shown here, from a residence on Worthington Street East on May 15, 2025, as part of a drug trafficking investigation. (Supplied/North Bay Police Service)
