How a jukebox tycoon from Manitoba became Forrest Gump to four decades of Mafia history
David Rabinovitch did plenty of investigations as a journalist. Then he looked into a deep family secret and found the story of a lifetime – about his Uncle Wolfe and the mob.
Read MoreTalk of Canadian professor’s murder seemed like bad joke at first
Murder victim’s mother-in-law arrested with one-way ticket to Vietnam. Killing for hire of Canadian professor and in-laws from hell.
Read MoreWhy the ServiceOntario link to massive GTA auto theft bust is ‘extremely alarming’
Hundreds of Ontario residents had their personal information trafficked by a criminal ring tied to ServiceOntario, Toronto Police say.
Read MoreChat with Gary Jenkins of Gangland Wire podcast
I enjoyed the chance to chat with former Kansas City intelligence detective Gary Jenkins about changes in the underworld for his podcast.
Read MoreGregory (Picasso) Woolley murdered in Montreal
Talk with Jim Richards of Newstalk 1010 about murder of Montreal gang kingpin Gregory Woolley of Montreal. He was the unlikely glue between top crime groups.
Read MoreNew Hondas, Toyotas and American pickups – but not electric vehicles: What’s behind the list of Canada’s most stolen vehicles
Gas vehicles are vastly more popular targets for thieves in part because the countries where many Canadian vehicles are shipped and sold tend to lack charging infrastructure.
Read MoreThieves scam luxury cars from sellers
GTA thieves used sophisticated forgeries to steal high-end cars, including a $600,000 Ferrari F8 Spyder and a Lamborghini Urus, valued at more than $300,000, Halton police say.
Read MoreTech ended old car theft crisis – and started a new one
At the centre of much of the current vehicle theft crisis is key fobs. What seemed to be a smart move to combat theft led to a bonanza for vehicle thieves.
Read MoreAlways enjoy tallking with Jim Richards of Newstalk 1010, This time on Hells Angels and real estate
Had a nice chat with Jim Richards of Newstalk 1010 on Hells Angels, gambling and real estate investment.
Read MoreHitman who murdered boxer Eddie Melo gains parole
Charles Gagne finally gains parole for murder-for-hire of GTA boxing champion, Eddie (Hurricane) Melo in 2001. Gagne also shot Melo’s friend, Joao (Johnny) Pavao to death, simply because he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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