Close X
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
ADVT 
National

Demonstration continues west of Toronto over police shooting death of man

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 22 Jun, 2020 06:27 PM
  • Demonstration continues west of Toronto over police shooting death of man

A group of people protesting the shooting death of a man in mental health crisis on the weekend continue to block an intersection in Mississauga, Ont.

Peel Regional Police say the protest that began Sunday has lasted through the night and is expected to continue throughout the day.

The protest was triggered by the police-shooting death of 62-year-old Ejaz Choudry on Saturday.

His family alleges police used excessive force when officers stormed the home and shot Choudry, who lived with schizophrenia.

The Special Investigations Unit, the province's police watchdog, is probing the death.

Premier Doug Ford said he has confidence in the SIU.

"My heart and prayers go out to the family that lost a loved one, no matter what happened," Ford said Monday at a news conference.

"This is a terrible situation, unfortunate, but let's see what the report says because I don't believe in pointing fingers at any group, any organization, until we get the details because the details will tell the story."

The man's family has said that responding officers were shouting at Choudry in English, a language he didn't understand.

MORE National ARTICLES

Skills Training Leads To Encore Careers For Older Workers

British Columbians aged 55 and older are getting opportunities to build skills for new careers, with training programs that break down barriers to employment for older workers.

Skills Training Leads To Encore Careers For Older Workers

Excellence Honoured At B.C. Highways Contractor Awards

The categories for this year’s awards included bridges and structures, grading, paving, road and bridge maintenance, and community service.

Excellence Honoured At B.C. Highways Contractor Awards

Liberals To Release Fiscal Update Before Christmas, Morneau Says

OTTAWA - The Liberal government will provide an update on federal finances before MPs head home for the holidays.    

Liberals To Release Fiscal Update Before Christmas, Morneau Says

Phone Service Providers Expected To Adopt New Caller ID Verification Program

Phone Service Providers Expected To Adopt New Caller ID Verification Program
OTTAWA - Some of Canada's telephone providers are being called on by the country's telecom regulator to add to their arsenals in the battle against phone scammers.

Phone Service Providers Expected To Adopt New Caller ID Verification Program

Mounties Say - Don’t Let Thieves Steal Your Christmas

Mounties Say - Don’t Let Thieves Steal Your Christmas
RCMP are reminding folks in the Upper Fraser Valley as people prepare for the season of giving there are those waiting for the opportunity to take - protect your property from being stolen.

Mounties Say - Don’t Let Thieves Steal Your Christmas

Kelowna RCMP Seek Witnesses In Pedestrian Hit And Run

Kelowna RCMP Seek Witnesses In Pedestrian Hit And Run
Kelowna RCMP is seeking witnesses for a collision where a vehicle struck a pedestrian at Hollywood Rd and Hwy 33 and failed to remain on scene.    

Kelowna RCMP Seek Witnesses In Pedestrian Hit And Run