Category Crime

The Case of the Gender-Bending Book Bandit

Serial bank robbers tend to be creatures of habit. They’ll use the same modus operandi over and over: donning similar disguises, targeting locations with common physical characteristics, and/or repeatedly choosing branches of the same bank. Every once in a while… Continue Reading →

Solid Foundations

When it comes to quality craftsmanship, HGTV’s Bryan Baeumler hits the nail on the head. Words by Chris Carriere Bryan Baeumler is one of the biggest names in reno television. We caught up with the Canada’s Handyman Challenge judge and… Continue Reading →

Final Bell

Even in Mississauga running with gangsters is a proven path to an early grave or the crowbar hotel. Words by John Schmied Credit popular culture, but mob killings conjure up images of the New Jersey waterfront, a Montreal tailor’s shop,… Continue Reading →

The Weasel

A life in crime leaves its protagonist with wild memories and weighty regrets. Words by Perry Lefko Early in the evening, amid the cacophony of people chatting, music emanating from speakers and assorted noises blending together at the Novotel restaurant… Continue Reading →

Who Killed The Love Guru?

Yogi Narayana born Alfred Schmielewski in Austria in 1928, was described by many of the 900 people interviewed by homicide detectives as “aloof”. He travelled to India where he studied yoga and religion before immigrating to Canada where he set… Continue Reading →

Guilt Trip — Day One — a MississaugaLife exclusive online series

As promised in our August edition, we present a MississaugaLife Online Exclusive! This is the first of five days in the trial of Larry Ryan. DAY ONE — On the Jury Words By: Brian Crombie “I shot Sue four times, four… Continue Reading →

Guilt Trip — Day Five — a MississaugaLife exclusive online series

As promised in our August edition, we present a MississaugaLife Online Exclusive! This is the final of five days in the trial of Larry Ryan. DAY FIVE — The System Works Words By: Brian Crombie Day Five, the final day… Continue Reading →

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