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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Athletes and some other celebrities will be banned from appearing in commercials that promote online gambling as of February 2024 in Ontario. The ban, enacted by The Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO), includes active or retired athletes along with cartoon figures, symbols, role models, social media influencers, celebrities or entertainers who “would likely be expected … [Read more…]
When summer hits, you can often find the Toronto Maple Leafs baseball club playing at the diamond at Christie Pits Park. And with the club’s roots spanning decades of history — dating back to 1969 — it’s no surprise, the team is a fan favourite for the diverse communities in the area. Now, as the … [Read more…]