Yorkregion.com has learned that York Region Transit will spend $150,000 to assess security gaps and conduct threat-risk checks.
According to an official, the purpose of the YRT review is to assess which holes, if any, exist in its security strategy and it will allow the system to conduct threat-risk assessments and educate its staff on threat recognition.
Other safety measures may include the use of closed circuit TV cameras.
The implementation of cameras in some sites and buses is already underway.
- ER
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Robbery In Vaughan; Shots Fired Near School
A daylight jewelery store robbery in Vaughan led to gunfire in a schoolyard, hostage-taking and a high-speed chase that ended with one suspect arrested and another still at large.
Police were called to the Promenade Shopping Centre, near Highway 7 and Bathurst St., around 1 p.m., after a report of a robbery at The Jewelery Co. inside the mall.
Two women were shaken up and taken to hospital for observation after they were taken hostage by a fleeing gunman, moments after at least one of the robbers shot at police in the schoolyard of Leo Baeck Day School, on Atkinson Ave., near Bathurst St.
A 30-year-old Toronto man was arrested and a large silver handgun was seized at the crash site.
The suspect's name and the charges he faces were not released.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police (1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873) or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-TIPS, www.1800222tips.com)
- ER
Police were called to the Promenade Shopping Centre, near Highway 7 and Bathurst St., around 1 p.m., after a report of a robbery at The Jewelery Co. inside the mall.
Two women were shaken up and taken to hospital for observation after they were taken hostage by a fleeing gunman, moments after at least one of the robbers shot at police in the schoolyard of Leo Baeck Day School, on Atkinson Ave., near Bathurst St.
A 30-year-old Toronto man was arrested and a large silver handgun was seized at the crash site.
The suspect's name and the charges he faces were not released.
Anyone with information is asked to call Police (1-866-876-5423, ext. 7873) or Crime Stoppers (1-800-222-TIPS, www.1800222tips.com)
- ER
Sports Report
The Blue Jays were beaten by the San Fransisco Giants 4-3.
San Fran's Barry Bonds hit his 747th career homerun.
Bonds needs eight more homeruns to tie Hank Aaron's all-time mark.
Game two of the three-game series is tonight at 10:15pm ET.
AJ Burnett (5-5) will be on the mound, while the Giants counter with Noah Lowry (5-5).
The NBA final moves to Cleveland tonight for game three of the best-of-seven series.
The San Antonio Spurs lead the Cavs 2-0.
Tip off is at 8pm.
At the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Canada advanced to the quarter finals after beating Haiti 2-0.
Dwayne De Rosario scored both goals for Canada.
Toronto Baseball Association: North York Blues 13 Newmarket Hawks 5.
- ER
San Fran's Barry Bonds hit his 747th career homerun.
Bonds needs eight more homeruns to tie Hank Aaron's all-time mark.
Game two of the three-game series is tonight at 10:15pm ET.
AJ Burnett (5-5) will be on the mound, while the Giants counter with Noah Lowry (5-5).
The NBA final moves to Cleveland tonight for game three of the best-of-seven series.
The San Antonio Spurs lead the Cavs 2-0.
Tip off is at 8pm.
At the CONCACAF Gold Cup, Canada advanced to the quarter finals after beating Haiti 2-0.
Dwayne De Rosario scored both goals for Canada.
Toronto Baseball Association: North York Blues 13 Newmarket Hawks 5.
- ER
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