A recent spike in pedestrian fatalities in Toronto has ignited talks about public safety amongst members of city council. One of the latest incidents occurred on Tuesday near Wellington Street East and Scott Street at around 6:38 a.m. when an SUV driver struck and killed a 57-year-old pedestrian, then fled the scene. According to Toronto … [Read more…]
David Suzuki is a world-renowned scientist, broadcaster, activist, co-founder of the David Suzuki Foundation and author of more than 30 books on ecology (written with files from senior editor Ian Hanington). When one person has more money than entire nations and 81 billionaires have more wealth than 50 per cent of the human population, there’s something … [Read more…]
Let’s unpack the story of St. Clair Avenue – it’s a bit less saintly than one might think. Rather than a misspelled nod to Saint Clare, this popular midtown Toronto name is a mix of literature, family banter, and a touch of religious flair. We’re turning back the pages to Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1852 novel, … [Read more…]
Arcadia Earth Toronto is set to open its doors to the public on Dec. 1 in The Well, the city’s newest mixed-use complex. This 17,000 square-foot art exhibit and extended reality experience aims to inspire a greener future, utilizing interactive projection mapping, augmented reality, and virtual reality across 10 stunning rooms. The experiential journey transports … [Read more…]
As the United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP-28 unfolds in the UAE from Nov. 30 to Dec. 12, the urgency of addressing climate change resonates globally. In Canada, the climate change impact is felt even more acutely, with the country experiencing climate change at twice the world’s average due to its northern location. Anticipating the potential … [Read more…]
A non-profit organization dedicated to combating insurance crime, Équité Association, has disclosed the Top 10 Most Stolen Vehicles in Canada for the year 2022. Notably, the Honda CR-V secured the top spot for the second consecutive year. The report highlights a concerning trend, with nine out of the 10 most stolen vehicles being model years … [Read more…]
The Harbord Village Residents’ Association, a community organization with a history of local activism dating back to the late 1960s, is spearheading a campaign to preserve a Bur Oak tree in downtown Toronto, estimated to be over 300 years old. The tree, situated at the bottom of Chapel Hospice Laneway between Brunswick and Major, south … [Read more…]
The Stewart Building, one of the city’s iconic heritage buildings at 149 College St. is well on the way to being developed, according to a press release. Alignvest Student Housing Inc. (Alignvest) has revealed its intention to engage in a partnership with Northwest Value Partners Inc. for the acquisition of 149 College St., the Stewart … [Read more…]
Bad Boy Furniture Warehouse Ltd., a renowned Toronto furniture brand, has filed for restructuring under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act. The decision, revealed in a notice presented to an Ontario court last week, comes in response to challenging economic conditions impacting consumer habits and the company’s overall business strategy. Bad Boy Furniture, founded in 1955 … [Read more…]
A new proposal linking the trails between Earl Bales Park and York Mills Station has been adopted by city council at a meeting this week. The proposal asks that the routes be accessible year-round to cyclists and walkers without causing damage to the existing environment or the city-owned Don Valley Golf Course. Currently, the only … [Read more…]