A second round of community consultation on the much-maligned spa proposal by Therme Group to be located on the public lands at Ontario Place is scheduled for today. According to city information, the meeting will focus on design changes from the original proposal received by the City in November of 2022. The meeting is virtual and will … [Read more…]
Federal government mandates Rogers provide subway cell service to all
The federal government is mandating that Rogers Communications Inc. provide access to its cellular network to all wireless carriers in key areas of Toronto’s downtown subway by Oct. 3. François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry announced on Monday that this deadline is one of the new spectrum license conditions aimed at extending cellphone and … [Read more…]
Want to send Doug Ford a message & join the Greenbelt movement? Here’s how
By now, most in the Greater Toronto Area have heard about and are up in arms regarding the mismanagement and possibly illegal bungling of the Ontario Greenbelt by the provincial government led by Premier Doug Ford. It is not pretty by any stretch of the imagination. So far, a chief of staff and a cabinet … [Read more…]
Luxurious Holiday Experiences in Toronto
Travelling to Toronto, Ontario, Canada is an incredible experience. This is a city that offers the discerning traveller the best of everything. The pristine natural surroundings offer adventures and experiences for all kinds of outdoor enthusiasts. You can hike through lush, green forests, picnic in one of the city’s many parks, or indulge in water … [Read more…]
Toronto police release photo of suspect dubbed the ‘Ink Bandit’
The Toronto Police Service is reaching out to the public for help in an ongoing mischief investigation involving a suspect called the Ink Bandit online. Between June 14 and Aug. 24, 2023, law enforcement responded to a series of five incidents occurring within the Financial District. It is alleged that in each of these incidents, an … [Read more…]
Travellers at Pearson Airport have a 20 percent chance of flight delay
Sure, Canadian airports have been grappling with the issue of significant flight delays and cancellations since the pandemic. It’s definitely a thing. And a recent report indicates our own Pearson International Airport has emerged as the top airport for delays. A recent report has shed light on which airports across the nation are most likely … [Read more…]
Get ready for new made-in-Toronto taxes with more on the way
The city of Toronto has come up with a slew of new taxes to help alleviate what’s been dubbed a financial crisis and asked for staff reports into many more at a city council meeting yesterday. On Sept. 7, city council gave its approval to an updated long term financial plan and a set of … [Read more…]
Arsonists caught on video as two local businesses torched in the same plaza
Two businesses in a busy area of Richmond Hill were set ablaze on the long weekend in an arson incident and York Regional Police are looking for suspects caught on video. York Regional Police (YRP) is seeking the public’s assistance and appealing for witnesses in connection with two separate arson incidents that occurred in the … [Read more…]
Former chair on 5 ways to fix the TTC
There is no question that the TTC needs additional funding to make up for the lost ridership since the pandemic, but there are other initiatives, in addition to funding, that can improve the system. Here are five: Essential Service Currently there is not enough revenue to support the existing system, let alone fund hefty wage … [Read more…]
6 fascinating photos of historic moments from Toronto’s past
It’s the first week of September, and there’s plenty happening in the city to make us forget that summer is over. To celebrate the month, we’re looking back on some of the most interesting historic moments of Toronto’s September past, from the first Terry Fox Run to the pioneering swimmer who braved Lake Ontario. The … [Read more…]