http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Home.aspxToronto Newsen-usCopyright 2009, CFMJ-AMFri, 20 Nov 2009 20:05:07 GMThttp://emmisinteractive.comToronto Police have now released the details following a bizarre kidnapping last week. Three victims were taken at gunpoint in two separate occasions on November 11, in the area of Martin Grove and Rexdale. In the first incident, one man escaped near the 401 & Mavis; during the second, one person escapes while another is held overnight in an apartment as demands for cash and drugs are made. Polic...http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1167274http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1167274Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:04:34 GMTFor the second time in less than 24 hours, a child has been rushed to Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children after being hit by a vehicle. A 13-year-old girl was taken to the hospital this morning after she was struck by a car in north Toronto. The girl suffered serious leg injuries after she was trapped underneath the car. Meanwhile, an 11-year-old boy continues to fight for his life at the same hos...http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1167227http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1167227Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:48:42 GMTRetailers across the city are desperate to get your money sooner rather than later, so they're trying to lure you into their big box stores by lowering prices a week ahead of the American Black Friday. The big sale items include electronics and housewares, with prices comparable to Boxing Day sales. There is some worry that the move will end up hurting smaller businesses, which will not be able to...http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1167082http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1167082Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:02:14 GMTFederal Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty is in town for a speech at the Sheraton Centre to continue to sell the Tory's Action Plan and discuss the recession. It is expected that he may also let slip some of the plans for next years' budget, but don't expect the millions of dollars in stimulus cash.   Earlier in the week, Flaherty said the recession is not over yet and they will not be play...http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1167060http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1167060Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:04:12 GMTToronto is now dead last in the NHL. The Leafs blew a 3-0 and 4-2 lead as the Hurricanes rallied for a 6-5 shootout win. Ian White put the Leafs ahead 5-4 with 29.9 seconds remaining, but Erik Cole tapped in a rebound with 2.9 seconds left to force overtime. Matt Stajan, Lee Stempniak and Mikhail Grabovski scored to give the Leafs a 3-0 lead in the opening period. The Hurricanes got two back in t...http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1167057http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1167057Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:05:41 GMTThe debate over Ontario's move to harmonize its sales tax with the G-S-T starting next July is taking a nasty turn. Sarnia Tory Bob Bailey was tossed from the legislature after using unparliamentary language in an attack on Premier Dalton McGuinty. Bailey also said McGuinty is afraid to hold public hearings across Ontario to hear how taxpayers really feel about the H-S-T. Two other Tories were also...http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1166918http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1166918Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:21:31 GMTToronto Traffic Services have shut down a section of Lawrence Avenue West after a 12 year old was struck by a car.   Police get the call around the noon hour, and arrive to find the boy pinned underneath the vehicle. As the investigation continues, eastbound lanes of Lawrence, along with southbound Culford Road have been closed through the area.   The teen was rushed to Si...http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1166858http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1166858Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:05:07 GMTCops in Durham Region investigating the discovery of a body in a Whitby Ravine.   The call comes in mid morning on Thursday, with reports of a female, half naked, floating in a the water near Dundas Street and Lake Ridge Road.   A spokesperson with Durham Police will not confirm the details, only that the investigation is ongoing, and the area around White Oakes Crescent is being canvass...http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1166790http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1166790Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:55:25 GMTSanta Claus should be showing up on your roof-top with a sleigh and reindeer, not knocking on your front door asking for donations. Cops say someone dressed in a Santa suit has been doing just that, falsely claiming the money is going to the Salvation Army. Officials with the Sally-Ann say they never go door to door. http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1166654http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1166654Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:51:19 GMTThe cops in schools program is working and they've got the stats to prove it. In the 50 schools that have police officers in the hallways, there's been a 21% drop in total offences and a 15% decline in the number of assault, theft and robbery victims. And, though students don't feel any safer, they say they've got an improved relationship with Police. http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1166653http://www.640toronto.com/Channels/Reg/NewsLocal/Story.aspx?ID=1166653Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:50:47 GMT