The North York Mirror

Police said a man climbed to the top of the 200-foot crane just after 6:30 a.m. and proceeded to hang a large banner on the crane boom, which read 'Fathers 4 Justice Support M483'.

Work at the construction site was stopped and the area was sealed off by police due to safety concerns.

A woman standing on the sidewalk, who was in contact with the Spider-man suited climber by walkie-talkie, allegedly told officers the man would not come down until media arrived.

Darcy Nogueira, 34, of Brampton and Kristin Titus, 35, of Newcastle, have each been charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, common nuisance, mischief over and interfering with property. Nogueira faces an additional charge of breaking and entering.

According to police, a car was travelling east on Plewes Road near Ancaster Road around 11:15 a.m. when the driver stopped and reversed, striking the woman who was crossing the street.

The victim was taken to hospital and died the following day.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.

The following routes are running bike-rack-equipped buses:

35 Jane; 36 Finch West; 41 Keele; 46 Martin Grove; 60 Steeles West; 79 Scarlett Rd; 84 Sheppard West; 99 Arrow Rd; 101 Parc Downsview Park; 106 York University; 108 Downsview; 120 Calvington; 130 Middlefield; 131 Nugget; 132 Milner; 191 Hwy. 27 Rocket; 308 Finch East; 309 Finch West; 313 Jane.

The TTC now has 43 bike-friendly bus routes. The entire bus fleet will be equipped with bicycle racks by 2010.

For details about this service, call 416-393-INFO (4636). Visit http://www3.ttc.ca/Riding_the_TTC/Bicycles.jsp to view the TTC bike rack instructional video. Visit www.ttc.ca for details abou the TTC.

During their investigation, 51 Division's street crime unit executed several search warrants at downtown homes seizing a quantity of marijuana valued at $50,000. They also seized $3000 worth of ecstasy and a firearm.

This investigation led to the identification of some of the city's alleged top marijuana cultivators and distributors.

On Aug. 13, law enforcement officials also executed a series of search warrants at warehouses and homes in Toronto, Georgetown and Brampton.

During their searches, police seized $600,000 worth of marijuana, $16,500 relating to the proceeds of drugs, a firearm, ammunition and a Taser.

Police allege this network involved the dismantling of stolen automobiles within a North York warehouse, which resulted in the seizure of two stolen vehicles and automobile parts.

George Vlachos, 37, of Georgetown and Gary Calisto, 37, of Brampton, are alleged to be the network's main drug suppliers.

Vlachos and Calisto face a total of 14 charges, which are primarily related to the production and possession of drugs.

The names of the seven other arrested individuals are being withheld as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to call 416-808-5100 or contact Crimes Stoppers anonymously at www.222tips.com or 416-222-TIPS (8477).

Toronto District School Board staff and local school trustee James Pasternak will be in attendance at the meeting starting 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium to give a status report on Ancaster Public and Downsview Secondary schools.

"This is an excellent opportunity for parents of Ward 5 (York Centre) to have their questions answered about the status of the school repairs and the social support systems in place to help anyone who is still feeling the effects of the propane explosion," Pasternak said.

Board staff from the social work and health and safety departments will also be on hand to answer any questions.