February 23rd 2022

Editorial: Ottawa council's credibility tumbles off a cliff | Ottawa Citizen

How a council meltdown let down a city in crisis | CBC News

Watching the tears, the accusations, the ousting of the police oversight board’s chair and calls for the mayor to resign, you might well believe this city council imploded under the weight of the historical civil unrest the capital has experienced this month. But for close observers, council’s conduct wasn’t a surprise.

The situation in Ottawa shows our police governance is broken | The Star

Police services boards are handcuffed by the laws governing them, and the RCMP has an accountability structure that would make an autocrat smile.

‘Asking for representation is not a move away from merit:’ Police board chair calls for changes to appointment process | CTV News

The London Police Services Board once again has a full complement of members after the newest provincial appointment was made this week.

Former London city councillor Nancy Branscombe appointed to police board, chair reiterates call for diversity | CBC News

London Police Services Board chair Susan Toth welcomed newest member, Nancy Branscombe with adoration for her service to the city, but lamented that calls for a diverse candidate have gone unanswered.

Former police board chair says she was ousted for not backing mayor's protester negotiations | Ottawa Citizen

Egan: Jim Watson and the practice of politics most cruel | Ottawa Citizen

Laming: Ottawa's police board squabble shows wider oversight problems | Ottawa Citizen

Ottawa police board hired new chief without competition: sources | CTV News

The Ottawa police services board moved to hire former Waterloo police chief Matthew Torigian, sources tell CTV News Ottawa.

Trucker protest: $14.1 million spent on police over 18 days of Ottawa convoy occupation | CTV News

The ongoing occupation of downtown Ottawa by the "Freedom Convoy" protest has cost the Ottawa Police Service more than $14.1 million so far, with no signs yet that the most ardent occupiers are leaving.

Police Board Looking For Advice About Confidential Leaks | Country 105 | Thunder Bay's Country

Ontario cops named in leaked ‘Freedom Convoy’ donor list | The Star

Both Toronto police and the OPP say they are investigating officers named in the leaked list of GiveSendGo donors.

Ottawa Police Services Board cancels Monday meeting following dramatic membership shakeup | CTV News

The Ottawa Police Services Board will not be meeting Monday as scheduled following a dramatic city council meeting last week that saw the removal or resignation of several members.

Ontario Provincial Police open criminal investigation into Thunder Bay police service members - The Globe and Mail

Ontario Provincial Police says investigation comes at the request of the province’s Ministry of the Attorney-General, but will not share details of investigation

Longtime deputy chief Peter Yuen is leaving the Toronto Police Service | The Star

Yuen, who heads the Toronto police community safety command, which oversees all front-line policing across the city, was considered by some police insiders as a contender for the next Toronto police chief.

Woodstock police chief Daryl Longworth announces retirement plans | London Free Press

Former police board member Rawlson King says public safety ‘should not be a wedge issue’ | SaltWire

Former Ottawa Police Services Board member Rawlson King says he decided to step down from his high-profile position because he believes public safety ...

Durham Police board told vaxx rates up to 95 per cent but unvaxxed employees ring up $20K in testing costs | inDurham

Durham Regional Police are reporting 95 per cent of their staff, both uniformed and civilian, are fully vaccinated, showing a steep rise vaccine uptake since the last update. Members who remain unvaccinated have accrued more than $20,000 in testing costs since the requirement for them to test every 72 hours or risk an unpaid leave... View Article

Vice-chair Tim Doherty to take over as chair of Stratford Police Services Board | The Stratford Beacon Herald

Peel police taking applications for Anti-Racism Advisory Committee | inSauga

Mississauga and Brampton residents can tackle systemic racism as part of the Peel Regional Police Anti-Racism Advisory Committee.

OPP Officially Take Over In Dryden Tomorrow Morning | CKDR

West Grey agrees to hear Owen Sound's policing cost offer | Wiarton Echo

BlackburnNews.com - Costs continue to climb for policing Ambassador Bridge blockade

"It is expensive," said Mayor Drew Dilkens.