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Hamilton Spectator
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- Hamilton Spectator
‘Significant spike' in impaired driving includes six Hamilton deaths
Hamilton police are warning about a concerning rise in impaired driving, including three fatal drunk-driving crashes that have killed six people — among them a 10-year-old girl — since June. On Friday, police announced they have laid impaired and dangerous driving charges in one of the fatal collisions — a three-vehicle crash on June 1 on Upper Centennial Parkway that killed two people. A 32-year-old Hamilton man is accused of drunk driving, driving double the 70 kilometre per hour limit, and driving an unsafe vehicle. The 'significant spike' in impaired driving cases includes a 25 per cent increase in May over 2024, and a 53 per cent increase in June compared to the same month last year, said Const. Trevor McKenna. Overall impaired driving offences are up 11 per cent over 2024. So far this year police have laid 369 impaired charges, with 216 people charged, he said. On June 1, shortly after midnight, police were called to a three-vehicle crash on Upper Centennial Parkway between Mud Street East and Green Mountain Road. The investigation revealed two pickup trucks were southbound when one — a 2014 Ford F-150 — hit the other and then crossed into northbound lanes where it struck a 2015 Kia Sorento head-on. The driver and passenger in the car were tragically killed, police said. They were pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the F-150 was treated in hospital for non-life threatening injuries. Following an investigation by the collision reconstruction unit, he was arrested Thursday. Nemanja Trivanovic, 32, from Hamilton is charged criminally with two counts of dangerous driving causing death, two counts of impaired driving causing death and two counts of having over 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood causing death. He faces further charges, under the Highway Traffic Act, of stunt driving, speeding 140 km/h in a 70 zone, having defective brakes and operating an unsafe vehicle. The families of the victims are requesting privacy as they grieve, police said in a release Friday. A little over a month after that fatal crash, 30-year-old Julia Smith and her 10-year-old daughter Grace were killed after their car was struck head-on by a pickup truck. Police allege the pickup driver was trying to pass another vehicle on Trinity Church Road on July 6. Grace died at the scene and her mom died in hospital just over a week later. Two men, also in the Honda Civic they were travelling in, were hurt in the crash. McKenna said investigators have identified impaired driving as a factor in the crash. That investigation is ongoing and charges have not yet been laid. Impaired driving was also allegedly behind fiery crash at the top of the Claremont Access that killed two people on June 22 around 3 a.m. In that case, police believe the Chevrolet was southbound on the access, when it left the road, hit the stone wall near Southam Park and caught fire. Both the driver and the passenger were pronounced dead at the scene and no other vehicles were involved. In response to the troubling increase in cases, police are reminding the public there are always alternatives to getting behind the wheel while impaired. These include designating a sober driver, calling a taxi or ride share, and using public transit. 'Plan ahead, your life and others depend on it,' police said. Police say they are also increasing RIDE lanes on the road, and on the water through the marine unit. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 911. Nicole O'Reilly is a crime and justice reporter at The Spectator. noreilly@ Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Hamilton Spectator
21 hours ago
- Hamilton Spectator
RCMP patrolling Great Slave for bootleggers
Police are plying the waters on Great Slave Lake to enforce the NWT Liquor Act and encourage water safety. NT RCMP put out a notice on their social media feed about the ongoing operations on July 7. 'The RCMP recently conducted boat patrols on Great Slave Lake near Lutselk'e to enforce the NWT Liquor Act, following community concerns that illicit alcohol is being transported by boat into the community,' wrote the RCMP. 'Purchasing, selling, transporting or possessing liquor is prohibited in Lutselk'e under current regulations. 'The RCMP conducted enforcement actions during these boat patrols and would like to thank community members for their cooperation.' RCMP spokesperson Const. Julie Plourde told NNSL the operations are part of a larger water safety effort by the force and that police had seen 'positive results' from their summer cruises. 'The recent boat patrol in Lutsel K'e is part of a broader marine safety strategy led by the Northwest Territories RCMP,' she said. 'During the summer months, marine patrols are conducted for deterrence, education and enforcement purpose. 'A great example of this marine strategy is the marine patrol on the Mackenzie River, which we attempt to conduct every summer. During this patrol, RCMP will engage with several local communities and groups, as well as partner agencies. Marine safety education is provided to residents along the route, and personal floatation devices are distributed free of charge to youth. This initiative also focuses on prevention, as we post signs in local languages on community wharfs to discourage drug and alcohol use while on the water and operating boats. 'The marine strategy and boat patrols enable the Northwest Territories RCMP to further investigations and establish a presence and visibility around Great Slave Lake and its tributaries.' NNSL Media reached out to the community of Lutsel K'e to discuss their concerns about bootlegging over the water, but did not receive a response as of press time. Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
Toronto Sun
12-07-2025
- Toronto Sun
Man, 63, allegedly tried to abduct boys from Whitby park
The man is accused of approaching three boys in a men's washroom and inviting them to his vehicle Bernard Deery, 63, of Whitby, is charged with three counts of abducting a person under fourteen years old and obstructing/resist a peace officer after allegedly trying to lure three boys away from a public restroom in a waterfront park on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Photo by Handout / Durham Regional Police A 63-year-old man is accused of trying to abduct three boys under 14 from a men's restroom in a park on Whitby's waterfront on Wednesday. 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 Durham Regional Police say officers responded to Heydenshore Kiwanis Park – on Water St. near the south end of Brock St. – after three boys allegedly had 'a suspicious interaction' with a man in a public washroom. The boys were allegedly approached by a man who invited them to his vehicle, Const. Emily Mitchell said in a statement released Saturday. She said the kids 'reported the incident to their parents' who then notified police. The man fled in his vehicle before officers arrived at the park but Mitchell said a suspect was located a short distance away and taken into custody. Bernard Deery, of Whitby, is charged with three counts of abducting a person under fourteen years old and obstructing/resist a peace officer. The accused was held for a bail hearing. Police have not specified the gender of the children. However, investigators have released a photo of the accused because they are concerned about the possibility of other alleged victims. Police are urging anyone who had an interaction with this man to come forward. Anyone with information regarding this investigation can call police at 1-888-579-1520, ext. 1877, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). cdoucette@ @sundoucette World Toronto & GTA Columnists Toronto & GTA Relationships
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Have always tried to balance directive principles and fundamental rights, says Chief Justice of India Gavai at felicitation by legislature
Mumbai: Chief Justice of India (CJI) B R Gavai on Tuesday said that whenever he gets an opportunity, he tries to balance the guiding principles of state policy of the Constitution and fundamental rights. Gavai mentioned that it was a tightrope walk to balance the directive principles and fundamental rights. He stated that the three arms of the Constitution — the executive, legislature, and judiciary — have fulfilled their responsibilities at the completion of 75 years of the Constitution, as desired by Bababsaheb Ambedkar. Gavai emphasised that both directive principles and fundamental rights are considered equal and are the soul of the Constitution. "I have always said that this position is an opportunity for me to serve the country and society," Gavai said. Gavai was speaking on the Constitution during his felicitation by the legislature in Vidhan Bhavan's central hall for taking oath as the 52nd chief justice of India. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Referring to Ambedkar's speeches, Gavai noted that a Constitution can not be static but has to be organic and evolving to suit the needs of the people. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Pernas e tornozelos inchados? Descubra o que pode ajudar a drenar agora aartedoherbalismo Undo Gavai expressed that the felicitation at the state legislature was special since his father, R S Gavai, represented people in the same legislature for many years. "Today I am being felicitated in the same hall. This is a matter of pride for me," Gavai said. His father was chairperson of the legislative council and governor of Bihar, Kerala and Tripura. Earlier, the legislature passed a resolution congratulating Gavai on his appointment as chief justice of India. Gavai said Ambedkar was criticised for giving more powers to the Centre and less to the states in the Constitution. "But later Babasaheb explained his position and said that the Centre and the states have equal powers. In the early days, the SC had the view that whenever there was a conflict between the directive principles and the fundamental rights, then fundamental rights would prevail. But later, both these principles were considered equal," he said. "While working in a constitutional position, whether it is a Supreme Court judge or a high court judge, you are expected to work only in accordance with the fundamental rights and guiding principles enshrined in this Constitution. Babasaheb always said that the Constitution of India is a tool to create a bloodless revolution in the country," he said. "In the last 22 years, good work of justice was done. Babasaheb and the framers of the Constitution had a dream of creating social and economic equality. I got the opportunity to play a significant role in fulfilling this dream. This honour is given by 12.87 lakh crore people," he said. "After the Amrut Mahotsav of the country's Constitution, we have now started moving towards its centenary — 75 years is not considered a long period for any Constitution," he said. "Babasaheb always said that women are the most backward in this country. To bring those women into the mainstream, revolutionaries Jyotiba Phule and Savitribai Phule opened the gates of education. After that, a revolution took place in the entire country. Therefore, today women are at the forefront in all fields. This country got a woman prime minister and two women presidents. There was no president from the tribal community. But this was made possible by the Indian Constitution," Gavai said. Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said humanity and sensitivity are Gavai's great qualities. "While working as a judge in the Bombay high court, he faced many difficult situations. On the one hand, there was the law, and on the other hand, there was the wider public interest. At that time, he emphasised how the law could be interpreted in the wider public interest. He made many decisions with the idea that not everything happens according to the law every time, but this wider public interest should be accommodated in it. In these cases, there would have been great dissatisfaction among the people. But he tried to find a way out of it too," Fadnavis said. "He never faced the pressure of his relationships. You can have tea with him, but his orders will always be on the side of justice. Often people go into a shell after becoming judges or chief justices. But Bhushan Gavai never went into a shell. He is always available to everyone. He interacts with the very last person wherever he sees them," Fadnavis said.
Global News
29-06-2025
- Global News
2 teens in critical condition after being electrocuted in abandoned Montreal building
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook A 17-year-old boy and an 18-year-old man are in critical condition after tampering with an electric circuit breaker in a vacant building in Montreal. Montreal Police say they were called to the building on Faillon Street, near Drolet Street in the Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension borough, around 5:20 p.m. Saturday following the sounds of an explosion. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The two young men were found badly hurt and taken to hospital in critical condition. A 16-year-old-girl and a 19-year-old man were unhurt and were arrested at the scene for break and enter. Police spokesperson Const. Caroline Chèvrefils says the teens allegedly broke into the building intending to steal things inside. The two suspects who weren't hurt were released from custody on a promise to appear in court at a later date. Story continues below advertisement – With files from the Canadian Press
