Vehicle theft at a 'critical point' in Canada, with car stolen every six minutes: report
CTV
A new report highlights the alarming state of vehicle theft in Canada, particularly in Toronto, which has seen triple the amount compared to 2015.
A new report published by Canadian Finance and Leasing Association highlights the alarming state of vehicle theft in Canada.
In Toronto alone, there were 9,606 vehicle thefts in 2022. That's triple the amount of thefts in 2015, when 3,284 vehicles were stolen within the city.
According to the report published on Thursday, the CFLA says vehicle theft has reached a "critical point" in Canada, with data showing that in each of the past seven years, vehicle theft rates in Toronto have become progressively worse.
The group says the province of Ontario as a whole witnessed 27,495 vehicle thefts in 2021. However, on five people were charged with the offense of altering, removing, or destroying a vehicle identification number.
In addition, between 2015 and 2020, no more than four people were charged in the province in any given year.
The report highlights that vehicle theft reached its peak in 2022, making it the most notorious year in terms of stolen vehicles.
This rising crime is not limited to Toronto.
Tropical storm Sara drenches Honduras’ northern coast, with flash flooding and mudslides in forecast
Tropical storm Sara stalled over Honduras on Saturday. The area could see life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides through the weekend.
It's a growing trend online: fragrance influencers who rave about the beauty, sexiness and notes of vanilla in perfume have caught the attention of Canadian teenagers who are, in turn, flocking to cologne counters across the country.
The Edmonton Valley Zoo is debuting two red panda cubs named after the mischievous twin wizards in the "Harry Potter" series.
While it remains small compared to established online spaces such as X, Bluesky has emerged as an alternative for those looking for a different mood, lighter and friendlier and less influenced by Musk.
The two biggest children’s hospitals in Montreal - the CHU Sainte-Justine and Montreal Children's Hospital - are asking parents to avoid bringing their children to the emergency room if possible due to a surge in patients.
The ancient Roman Colosseum will be the venue of gladiator fights -- albeit staged -- for the first time in two millennia under a US$1.5 million sponsorship deal with Airbnb that aims to promote 'a more conscious tourism.'
Starting in January, people will be able to make online reservations for campsites for the 2025 season.
Premier Doug Ford's government has signed a $100-million deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to deliver high-speed internet to remote residents in rural and northern Ontario.
Hallmark Canada has recalled a Star Wars-themed Christmas ornament after mould was found on several of the products.
In case you can't get enough of the little pygmy hippo Moo Deng from Thailand, there's now an official song featuring the internet's favourite baby animal — released in four languages for her global fans.
In part two of a three-part series into how thieves are able to drive off with modern vehicles so easily, CTV W5 correspondent Jon Woodward uses a device flagged by police to easily clone a car key.