In a statement released on Nov. 9, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) has officially addressed a cybersecurity incident that unfolded earlier in the day, marking it as a ransomware attack. The incident has impacted several key services, including tpl.ca, “your account,” tpl:map passes, and digital collections. Concurrently, public computers, printing services, and certain online services … [Read more…]
Mara Cole is a 64-year-old east end resident who had three sons but a few years ago, lost one to a drug overdose. Last week, she found another young man, someone else’s son, in the same condition and did what she could to try to save his life. Now, she wants others to know that … [Read more…]
For those looking to honour those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country during times of war, military conflict, and in peacekeeping, the City of Toronto is hosting a Remembrance Day ceremony at Old City Hall on Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. There will also be a live stream of the event … [Read more…]
The Oakwood-St. Clair community in Toronto is one of the most park-deficient neighbourhoods the city, and with a slew of new condominium developments on the way, it is only getting worse. That’s why a coalition of residents associations and community groups in the area got together and put together a plan to expand and enhance … [Read more…]
The Toronto Police Service has issued a public notice regarding a case of Halloween candy tampering in the city. On Nov. 5, authorities responded to a call in the vicinity of McRoberts Avenue and St. Clair Avenue West, where a suspicious incident had occurred. According to reports, a disturbing discovery was made when an individual … [Read more…]
Toronto’s skyline overlooking Lake Ontario is on the cusp of a significant vertical expansion, according to a recent report. The city’s planning department is recommending that city council approve Pinnacle International’s request to raise the height of the second and third phases at Pinnacle One Yonge, known for their design by Hariri Pontarini Architects. These … [Read more…]
On Sunday, Nov. 5, we’ll all be turning our clocks back one hour at 2 a.m. out of Daylight Saving Time. We might be gaining one hour of sleep, but the loss of daylight definitely doesn’t seem worth it. The sun will start setting around 5 p.m. as of Nov. 6, and as late as … [Read more…]
Although it might be more fun to bet on whether or not anyone from the provincial government will face criminal charges from the RCMP as part of the Greenbelt investigation, there is another popular bet this time of year: The city’s first snowfall. And odds are that we are still a couple of weeks away … [Read more…]
The mammoth McEwan grocery story at Yonge and Bloor is going to be replaced by a new bowling and entertainment facility from the team behind Ballroom Bowl. And it must be getting close as the company is already hiring staff for all positions. The original Ballroom Bowl opened in 2010 as a 10-lane bowling alley with … [Read more…]
Some local residents are up in arms over a locked gateway that they say denies them access to a long-beloved walking and jogging route in midtown Toronto’s South Hill neighbourhood. On one of his regular runs in April 2022, local resident Edward R. Anderson, 77, was surprised to find that the normally open entrance to … [Read more…]