So which is the best generation? I swear, I swear, this is not just a politically correct answer: my answer changed every episode. I would walk into an episode being like, “Oh, based on who these people are, I feel like gen Zs got this in the bag,” right. And gen X comes out of … [Read more…]
After 33 years, Toronto Police headquarters to close its in-house bar
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has made the decision to permanently shut down the licensed and fully-stocked bar, located inside its downtown headquarters. After being in operation for over three decades, the closure of the bar, which had been reserved exclusively for senior officers since its establishment in 1989, follows a potential link to an … [Read more…]
No transit agency is designed to solve homelessness
In response to ongoing safety and security concerns on the TTC, the TTC Board recently approved the “move along” strategy, over the objections from some community-led organizations that the strategy was insensitive to those who are homeless or underhoused. How did we get to a point where the transit system became a shelter system? During … [Read more…]
Police seek public’s help following stabbing at Eglinton subway station
The Toronto Police Service is urgently appealing to the public for assistance in identifying and locating a man wanted in connection with an ongoing attempted murder investigation at Eglinton Subway Station. On Thursday, July 6, 2023, at approximately 12:23 p.m., authorities responded to a distress call reporting a stabbing incident that took place on board … [Read more…]
Stop kicking Toronto elders to the curb
The closing of many long-term care homes in Toronto did not become an issue in the mayoralty election, but it is a matter of considerable significance. Of 34 long-term care homes in Toronto, 12 have leases that expire a year from now, in June 2025, and residents will be forced to find a new place … [Read more…]
Off the rails: TTC earns the title of the least reliable in the GTA
The TTC’s prospects of restoring ridership to pre-pandemic levels seem grim. The recently published transit report cards by the Toronto Regional Board of Trade (TRBOT) reveal that Toronto had the lowest level of transit service reliability in 2022 when compared to other municipalities in the region. TRBOT assessed the performance of various factors in determining … [Read more…]
Developers eye car dealerships as residential condo sites in Toronto
As Toronto continues to grow and expand, many changes are reshaping the landscape that the city once knew. One of those changes, in particular, has been the number of car dealership lots and stores disappearing across the city — and even the Greater Toronto Area — to make way for more developments, both residential and … [Read more…]
Office vacancy rate in Toronto surges to highest level in nearly 30 years
A recent report by CBRE, a commercial real estate firm, reveals that office vacancy rates in Toronto have experienced a significant increase in the last quarter reaching its highest level since 1994. On Tuesday the firm announced that the vacancy rate rose to 18.1 per cent in the second quarter, compared to 17.8 per cent … [Read more…]
A guide to navigating the ferry to the Toronto Islands this summer
The Toronto Islands may only be a few kilometers from downtown, but for those seeking an easy day trip, they can feel a world away. From ferry details to attractions and everything in between, here’s all you need to know to make your next visit exceptional. The ferry terminal The Jack Layton Ferry Terminal is located at … [Read more…]
Barry and Honey Sherman Memorial Arena set to open in Vaughan in 2025
The UJA Federation of Greater Toronto has announced the establishment of the Honey and Barry Memorial Arena, a new facility to be connected to the Schwartz/Reisman Centre in Vaughan. This state-of-the-art arena, made possible through a historic donation, will honor the remarkable philanthropic legacy of Honey and Barry Sherman who were murdered in 2017. The … [Read more…]