Andy Takagi

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Andy Takagi |Kris Rushowy

Premier Doug Ford is moving ahead with his idea to tunnel under Highway 401, putting out a call for contractors to study the feasibility of a big dig to help ease traffic congestion. The request for proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study looking into tunnelling under the 401 from Mississauga to Scarborough was posted on Monday, seeking bids on a two-year study.

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Andy Takagi |Joyce Li

The vehicle, reported by witnesses to be a black SUV, left victims, debris and chaos in its wake, with those who were at the scene describing their families being separated and bodies flying high into the air. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t know — so far. What we know about the victimsThe suspect “drove into a large crowd,” according to police, at the street festival at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street just after 8 p.m. local time Saturday.

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Andy Takagi

Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Sunday that police have said the attack injured “more than 20” people. Vancouver police have yet to confirm that number. The police chief did not confirm the ages of the victims, but did confirm that “there were young people.”Kash Heed, a Richmond city councillor and former B.C. solicitor general, said he’d heard from authorities that a young child was among those killed.

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Andy Takagi

The vehicle, reported by witnesses to be a black SUV, left victims, debris and chaos in its wake, with those who were at the scene describing their families being separated and bodies flying high into the air. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t know — so far. What we know about the victimsThe suspect “drove into a large crowd,” according to police, at the street festival at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street just after 8 p.m. local time Saturday.

2 weeks ago | thespec.com | Ilyas Hussein |Andy Takagi |Ana Mara Pereira |Alex Ballingall

Toronto police say safetyis their main focus at large eventsIn the wake of Saturday’s deadly vehicle ramming in Vancouver, Toronto police say their main focus at large events and gatherings is ensuring public safety. “We carefully plan for large events in advance, with the safety and security of participants and the public as our top priority,” a police spokesperson said.