Man, Partner Both Charged G-20 Summit Plot

The common-law partner of a man facing charges in a G20 security investigation has now been charged with explosives offences.

Thirty-seven-year-old Kristen Peterson of Toronto, has been charged with possession of an explosive device and possession of weapon for a dangerous purpose, and is due in court today at 2 p.m.

Toronto and provincial police executed search warrants Wednesday at residences in the Township of Tiny, about 150 kilometres north of Toronto, and in the Township of Lake of Bays, near Algonquin park.

Meanwhile, Byron Sonne, 37, faces several charges including possession of explosives, weapons dangerous, intimidating a justice system participant and mischief.

Sonne was arrested Tuesday, the same day police raided a home in an affluent neighborhood in the city's north end.

He is due back before a judge on Saturday for a bail hearing, in a special court set up to deal with cases related to the G20 summit.