Week in Review 05 Jul 2024

 

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Friday, July 5, 2024

 

CCFR Radio EP 170: Liberals Voted Out in Toronto! New Liberal Deer Cull Disaster! Poly Stupidery (NEW)

For the latest information on what's been happening at the CCFR, check out our most recent Podcast with host Rod Giltaca.

In this episode: Liberals lose pivotal riding to Conservatives, they’re even gaslighting themselves, lol. Letter from CCFR member about to lose handguns. Sidney Island Deer Cull gets even worse in latest update. Poly stays consistently dishonest (and crazy). All that and more!

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CCFR Celebrates Canada Day with Pierre Poilievre in Orleans

On July 1st, the CCFR's Tracey Wilson spent the afternoon celebrating Canada Day with family, friends, Orleans' next MP Matt Luloff, and of course Canada’s next Prime Minister, Pierre Poilievre!

Over the holiday, Pierre visited Canadians in Orleans, Nepean, Barrhaven, and Kanata.


 

2024 CCFR Gunnie Girl Calendar: Ms. July

Summer is in full swing and that means we’re already turning to July in the 2024 CCFR Gunnie Girl calendar! Let’s say hello to our model and sponsor for the month.

Model/CCFR Member: Dana
Page Sponsor: General Gun Supply

Photo credit: Baz Kanda

The CCFR Gunnie Girl calendar is our fundraiser that generates support for the CCFR Women’s Program each year. Those funds are used to sponsor women’s range days and other events across Canada.

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TORONTO — Toronto's police chief is pledging to address tow truck-related gun violence following more than half-a-dozen gunfire incidents which took place within a 48-hour period over the weekend in the city's east end that investigators believe are related to conflicts within that industry.

"We're very laser-focused on those particular conflicts while we police our city," Chief Myron Demkiw said at an unrelated event Tuesday.

"It's something we are looking at as a whole of service priority for us — to do everything we can to not only stem the gun violence that's going on as a result of challenges in that industry, but also to bring those responsible to justice," he said.

Officers responded to eight weapon-discharge incidents between Saturday at 2 a.m. and Sunday at 7:45 p.m. in 41 Division and 42 Division in Scarborough.

Police say the same suspect vehicle, a stolen dark-coloured Honda CRV, drove to eight separate locations where a suspect fired gunshots out the rear passenger window at businesses, homes and vehicles. No injuries were reported.

Toronto police launches task force

Last week, the Toronto Police Service launched a task force specifically tasked with addressing a rise in gun violence related to the tow truck industry. Officers said the force has seen seen a recent increase in criminal activity linked to a small segment of the industry.

"We've had a number of shootings that are of concern. We've had a number of arsons as well," Demkiw said.

"So we're looking at every available opportunity ... to disrupt those activities and bring those responsible to into custody and and held accountable justice."

Police say there have been 24 tow truck-related shootings in Toronto since the start of the year, noting most conflicts have historically been over turf wars and rivalries.

Continue reading at CBC News


Hardened Criminal Who Murdered Tori Dunn in Her Own Home, Released on Bail Just Days Earlier

BRITISH COLUMBIA — An Ontario man has been charged with murder in the Surrey homicide of Tori Dunn.

The victims father is speaking out after police revealed the suspect had a life-long criminal history, and was recently released on bail.

“We need to bring awareness to our [broken] justice system and how badly we need justice reform... Tori was a young woman minding her own business, in her own home, in a good neighbourhood. This could have been anybody’s daughter.”

The suspect, 40-year-old Adam Mann, had a long criminal history, going back 25 years.

By 2009, Mann had 22 convictions in Ontario and was sentenced to 12 years in prison for multiple charges, including armed robbery.

After prison, sources say Mann spent time in Edmonton before moving to British Columbia, where he was sentenced to 2 years probation in March 2024, for obstructing a peace officer and possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

In late April, he was accused of 2 counts of robbery in Vancouver, but was released on $500 bail.

On May 26th, he was accused of stabbing a woman near a Surrey SkyTrain station. RCMP released a photo of the accused on May 28th, the same day he was arrested for breaching his probation.

Police then say they saw Mann, who was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for robbery, smoking crack near an entrance to an SRO (single room occupancy hotel), and detained him, but on June 5th, Mann received only 10 days in jail for the breach of probation and was released again, just days before Tori Dunn's murder.

A GoFundMe was set up for the Dunn family to help with memorial costs and any out-of-pocket expenses relating to the investigation. At the time of this post, it has received $23,315 from friends, neighbours, co-workers and others.

Continue reading at Global News
 
 

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Police Investigating 4th Shooting at Richmond Hill Cinema Since May

RICHMOND HILL — Police have released surveillance camera footage that shows a suspect opening fire on a Richmond Hill cinema for the fourth time in less than two months.

The latest incident occurred near the front entrance of the shuttered cinema in the vicinity of Highway 7 and East Beaver Creek Road at around 3:15 a.m. on June 29.

In the video, a blue car is seen coming to a stop outside the cinema. An occupant in the back seat is then seen firing at least five shots in the direction of the building through an open window. The car then speeds away from the scene.

Police say that officers located a number of bullet holes in the front doors of the building as well as shell casings nearby.

It was the fourth shooting targeting the cinema since May 17, though police say that a different vehicle was used in each occurrence.

Continue reading at CP24

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MONTREAL — As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continues to signal he's staying on as Liberal leader after last week's surprise Conservative win in the Toronto–St. Paul's byelection, one Liberal MP is telling CBC News some caucus members are thinking about calling it quits if he stays.

The MP — who spoke to CBC News on the condition of anonymity in order to speak frankly about caucus dynamics — said a number of Liberal MPs are considering not running again if Trudeau remains leader.

The MP said some caucus colleagues believe Trudeau is too unpopular with Canadians and his continued leadership would result in a major loss for the party in the next federal election, expected in 2025.

"The prime minister's leadership is damaged beyond repair at this point and the population just doesn't have time for him anymore," said the MP.

In his first news conference since the byelection, Trudeau said Wednesday he's "engaging" with MPs individually but stopped short of committing to an in-person meeting with his entire caucus.

"Last week's byelection loss, not to sugarcoat it, was challenging, was something we need to take seriously, and we've been engaged in lots of important conversations," Trudeau said in Montréal.

"I've had lots of calls with different members of caucus from across the country, not just in the GTA, to talk about how we make sure we're continuing our work connecting with Canadians, to make sure we're continuing to deliver for people."

Trudeau said he has spoken by phone with multiple members of caucus from across the country since the byelection loss.

The unnamed Liberal MP who spoke to CBC News said some caucus members want Trudeau to call every caucus member individually — not just a select few — because many of them are alarmed after losing Toronto–St.Paul's.

"My view is the prime minister has to begin seriously engaging caucus, something that hasn't been done since 2015," the MP said.

Conservative Don Stewart won Toronto–St. Paul's with 42.1 per cent of the vote to Liberal candidate Leslie Church's 40.4 per cent. Prior to that result, conservative candidates hadn't been competitive in the riding since the 1980s.

Since that loss, Trudeau has faced a backlash from some party members. George Chahal, a Liberal MP for Calgary Skyview, informed colleagues on Friday by email that he had co-signed a letter to Liberal national caucus chair Brenda Shanahan requesting an in-person meeting in Ottawa.

Chahal said eight other MPs co-signed the letter. He said he would leave it to them to identify themselves.

Continue reading at CBC News


N.S. RCMP Arrest Armed Re-Offender Wanted on 2 Province-Wide Warrants

NOVA SCOTIA — The RCMP has arrested a 36-year-old Wentworth, N.S., man wanted on two provincewide arrest warrants.

Around 6:30 p.m. on June 13, Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a truck and an ATV in the 1200 block of Pugwash River Road in Pugwash River.

A 30-year-old man from Pugwash, who was the driver and sole occupant of the truck, was cut-off by an ATV and run off the road, according to a news release from police.

RCMP says the driver of the ATV then pointed a firearm at the driver of the truck before leaving.

Garnett Allan Chappell was wanted for multiple charges, including:

  • pointing a firearm
  • careless use of a firearm
  • unauthorized possession of a firearm
  • possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized
  • possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose
  • unlawful confinement
  • dangerous operation
  • failing to stop after an accident resulting in bodily harm
  • failure to comply with undertaking

Police said Chappell was also wanted on a provincewide warrant for failing to appear in court on May 27.

Continue reading at CTV News


Moose Jaw and Edmonton Police Service are on the lookout for two violent repeat offenders wanted in connection with a string of armed robberies from Saskatchewan to Alberta. Like all criminals, Michael Sanderson (35) and Brandon Gariepy (38) could care less about Trudeau's gun bans and have already threatened their victims with multiple crime guns.

They are considered armed and dangerous. Stay safe LAGOS.

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Continue reading at Castanet


SASKATCHEWAN — Three people in southern Saskatchewan are facing a laundry list of charges after allegedly taking part in the robbery of a home near the hamlet of Ardill.

The robbery was reported earlier in June at a home near the community of less than 200 people to Assiniboia RCMP.

Officers investigated, determining that a victim was threatened with a gun, assaulted, and robbed. The victim was treated at hospital for non-threatening injuries.

Police also found that a gun was pointed at the same victim in a separate incident involving one of the suspects from the robbery.

RCMP officers from Assiniboia executed a search warrant at a home in Ardill on June 27, with the assistance of Sask. RCMP’s Critical Incident Response Team.

Officers located and seized four firearms and ammunition from the home.

Two suspects were arrested at the home and a third was taken into custody in Mossbank.

Both a 64-year-old and a 40-year-old from Ardill face a combined 12 charges which include robbery and weapons counts.

The 40-year-old accused was also arrested for breaching a conditional sentence order.

The third suspect, a 24-year-old from Mossbank, was charged with seven counts in total, mainly weapons-related offences.

The three accused appeared in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Friday.

Ardill is located approximately 125 kilometres southwest of Regina.

Continue reading at CTV News

Continue reading at Clear Water Times


Bail Denied For 84-Year-Old Man Charged With Shooting Teen on Rural Alberta Property

ALBERTA — An Alberta senior facing firearms charges was denied bail Thursday for his alleged involvement in a shooting that sent a teenager to hospital with serious injuries.

Jim Bregin, 84, of Sturgeon County, has been charged with aggravated assault, using a firearm in the commission of an offence, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and intentional reckless discharge of a firearm.

Bregin is next scheduled to be in court for disclosure on Aug. 8.

He was charged after a young person sustained life-threatening injuries from being shot on a rural property on Range Road 225 near St. Albert on June 29.

In a news release, RCMP said investigators found that two teenagers — aged 15 and 16 — were on the property when they were confronted by a person armed with a firearm “who then shot one of the youths.”

That young person was taken to hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries, RCMP said.

An RCMP spokesperson said Tuesday the victim was in stable condition...

Continue reading at Global News


Halton Man Identified as Victim of Fatal Shooting at Weekend House Party in Hamilton

ONTARIO — Hamilton police have identified the victim of a triple shooting at a house party over the weekend as 45-year-old Tobenna Obiaga of Halton Region.

Officers say the shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. Sunday at a short-term rental property located at 1046 Highway 6 North in Flamborough.

Investigators say there was an assault inside of the home. The altercation continued outside, resulting in shots being fired at a car parked on the shoulder of the highway and at another car stopped at a nearby gas station.

One man with gunshot wounds was found in the parked car. He was taken to a local hospital, where he later died.

In an update Tuesday, police identified Obiaga as the victim of Hamilton’s fifth homicide of the year.

He comes from a large, loving family. They’re completely shocked and distraught over this,” says Det. Sgt. Daryl Reid in a press conference.

“This person has had no involvement with the police before and no one can understand or explain why something like this would happen to him.”

Two other people in the vehicle at the nearby gas station were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and were later released.

A fourth person with minor non-firearm-related injuries was treated in hospital and discharged.

All three of those victims are from the Greater Toronto Area, according to police.

Witnesses told police a dark-grey sedan fled the scene, but a suspect or suspects have yet to be identified at this time.

Detectives say roughly 60 to 100 people attended the house party.

“A number of people were stopped by responding police officers but we know there are several people who left prior to police arrival..."

Continue reading at CHCH News


Police Bust Drug Trafficker, Seize Illegal Gun and $3.5M in Drugs in Greater Toronto Area

ONTARIO — An investigation into an armed individual in a Mississauga neighbourhood has led to the seizure of drugs that carry an estimated street value of $3.5 million, police say.

Police say that officers were dispatched to Ponytrail and Fieldgate drives, in the vicinity of Bloor Street and Dixie Road, on the afternoon of May 31 after receiving information about an individual with a firearm.

Police say that a suspect was immediately taken into custody at the scene and a search warrant was subsequently executed at a Mississauga residence.

As a result, police seized a total of 117 kilograms of cocaine and four kilograms of methamphetamines with an estimated street value of $3.5 million.

Police also seized a quantity of Canadian currency and loaded .45 Calibre Glock Handgun with nine rounds of ammunition.

Rashid Al-Hasan, a 20-year-old-man from Mississauga, was arrested and charged with the following offences:

  • Point Firearm
  • Disguise with Intent
  • Carry Concealed Weapon
  • Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm
  • Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Weapon
  • Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
  • Possession of a Prohibited Device or Ammunition Knowing Its Possession is Unauthorized
  • Possession of a Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking X 2

Police continue to investigate.

“Our officers will continue to take illicit drugs and guns off the streets and hold these individuals accountable for their actions. We are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact investigators,” Deputy Chief Mark Andrews said in a video update posted by Peel police on Thursday.

Continue reading at Peel Regional Police

Continue reading at Peel Regional Police


VANESA LISTEK: Global 3D Printed Gun Arrests in 2024 Steady, Yet Lower than 2023

ARGENTINA — Last year, 3DPrint.com reported a significant rise in arrests related to 3D printed guns, and the trend shows no sign of slowing down. By mid-2024, 64 arrests have already been documented worldwide, adding to a decade-long increase that now totals 342 arrests since 2013. This marks a substantial increase from previous years, with 2023 seeing a record 142 arrests.

According to data collected by 3DPrint.com, the trend over the past decade shows a steady increase in arrests. While in 2013, there was only one recorded arrest related to 3D printed firearms, by 2023, this number had risen to 142. Even in the first half of 2024, the number of arrests (64) suggests that the year’s total could surpass many previous years, though it may fall short of 2023’s peak.

Interestingly, in 2023, we reported a record 108 arrests by July, but the total for the year was 142, indicating only 34 arrests in the second half of the year. This decrease raises questions about the possible reasons for the drop in arrests during the latter half of 2023, which could be due to various factors such as increased awareness, changes in enforcement strategies, or shifts in criminal activities.

The first half of 2024 saw 64 arrests, just over half of the 108 arrests recorded in the first half of 2023. This significant decrease might suggest that measures taken in the latter half of 2023 have had a lasting impact, potentially discouraging the production and use of 3D printed firearms. However, it is still too early to determine if this represents a long-term trend. More data from the second half of 2024 and beyond will be needed to draw decisive conclusions.

While it’s important to note that countries don’t always share complete data on all criminals being arrested, and some arrests may go under the radar due to differences in reporting standards or privacy laws, this developing situation will need close watching and further study in the coming months and years.

Country-Specific Insights

Examining the data more closely, we see contrasts in the number of arrests across different countries. The U.S., in particular, remains a hotspot for 3D printed gun-related arrests. In our 2023 report, we noted that the U.S. had arrested a total of 86 people related to 3D printed firearms since 2013. By mid-2024, this number rose to 126, indicating that 40 additional arrests were made just within a year. This sharp increase could indicate law enforcement’s ongoing efforts to combat this issue. What’s more, in July 2024, the 126 arrests in the U.S. account for roughly 37.5% of the total 342 arrests recorded worldwide since 2013.

Canada is now closing in on the U.S. in terms of the number of arrests, indicating a significant rise in 3D-printed gun-related activities. The country saw one of the most dramatic increases, going from an all-time total of 82 arrests from 2013 to 2023 to 107 arrests by mid-2024. This represents a 30.5% increase in arrests in just a year and about 32% of the global total for 2024.

A noteworthy case in June 2024 showcases the crackdown on 3D printed firearms in Canada after police arrested 13 people in Quebec for trafficking and printing 3D guns. This marks the first time suspects in Quebec have been arrested in connection with a pan-Canadian operation targeting 3D printed weapons. According to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ), police forces across Canada have seized 440 illegal homemade guns since the operation began a year ago. Led by the RCMP, officers seized plenty of 3D printers, homemade firearms, and computer data for manufacturing firearms...

Continue reading at 3Dprint.com


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