In the month of August, there were several break-ins reported in some of Toronto’s most established neighbourhoods. We’ve rounded up the full list of break-ins reported to the police in both Toronto and parts of the GTA, organized by address. Rochester Ave. and St. Ives Cres. — Aug. 1, 4 a.m. Eglinton Ave. W. and … [Read more…]
This Halloween season, Ontarians have a chance to walk through a scenic 1 km trail in Milton, Ontario, featuring more than 10,000 hand carved jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin sculptures and live carving demonstrations (did we mention it all takes place after dark?). And this weekend, you can start the Halloween fun early! This is the fifth year … [Read more…]
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine is set to visit Canada from Sept. 21 to 22, including stops in Ottawa and Toronto. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Zelenskyy are poised to intensify their collaborative efforts aimed at bolstering the relationship between their nations and providing support to the Ukrainian people in their defense against Russia’s ongoing … [Read more…]
Pull out your knit sweaters, light those candles and fill your shelves with all the pumpkin spice you can find, because we’ve hit the coziest (and also scariest!) season of the year. We have to embrace every minute of fall, so start making the most of the season by enjoying these can’t-miss autumn activities in … [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). The ocean around the Florida Keys recently hit an all-time global record for surface temperature, at more than 38°C — as warm as a … [Read more…]
Recently a photo appeared on the r/toronto subreddit that caused a bit of debate online. The photo in question showed a man casually, and illegally, riding his bike through the North York Centre building on Yonge Street. The person who originally took and posted the image simply posted the photo to the Toronto-based subreddit with … [Read more…]
Plans to redevelop Toronto’s Downsview Airport into a huge mixed-use community dubbed the Hangar District with a city-sized population recently went back to the drawing board, though the local councillor said there’s still lots more work ahead. Northcrest Developments, which is spearheading the redevelopment of the sprawling 520-acre Downsview Airport lands, recently resubmitted applications for … [Read more…]
After striking an agreement with the city this spring and reaching a settlement at the Ontario Land Tribunal in the summer, Markee Developments, a company co-founded by former Toronto chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat, expects to finally break ground on its first ever housing project next year. Markee’s project, marketed as Tyndale Green, includes 1,510 units … [Read more…]
A coalition of Canadian filmmakers, together with prominent Hollywood figures, has urged the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) to sever its sponsorship ties with the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). The call, according to a petition and letter at ActionNetwork.org, stems from RBC’s financial support of the oil and gas industry, a stance perceived as … [Read more…]
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…]