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…]
Taking a stroll to clear your mind or relieve workday stress is always a good idea, but it’s an even better idea when walking through neighbourhoods with amazing scenery. Because we are always looking to take a walk on the scenic side, we’ve put together a list of the top five (in our opinion) most … [Read more…]
Toronto Raptors release statement after accusatitons that they received proprietary files from former New York Knicks employee Recently, the Toronto Raptors got into some hot water after they were accused by another NBA team, the New York Knicks, of procuring sensitive information from them. The accusations revolve around a former New York Knicks employee who … [Read more…]
Torontonians are making news around the world this week, and for all the wrong reasons. In an incident that has caught the attention of both local and international media, a Toronto resident has made news by cutting down a shared fence without permission. The woman in the video has allegedly instructed her husband to use … [Read more…]
Robbie Robertson, the acclaimed guitarist, songwriter, and singer who led the Band to rock prominence in the 1970s and collaborated extensively with Bob Dylan and Martin Scorsese, has passed away at the age of 80, according to numerous media reports. He died in Los Angeles on Wednesday following an extended illness, surrounded by his family … [Read more…]
During the mayoral byelection, congestion emerged as an issue for the city. The Board of Trade has pegged the cost of congestion at $11 billion annually in the Toronto area. There are many proposals to deal with congestion, including, co-ordinating road work, increasing cycling infrastructure and improved public transit. Then, there is parking. Parking on … [Read more…]
People have been cracking open tall cans of beer and sitting on the hill to watch a Toronto Maple Leafs (baseball) game for years and years. Now, people won’t be breaking any laws starting today. After years of failed motions and moves, not to mention years of it already happening, Toronto residents will be allowed … [Read more…]
You may live in the middle of a busy neighbourhood or along one of the most hectic streets in Toronto, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the nature the city has to offer. Toronto’s ravine system is complex and wide-reaching, offering a little taste of forests and wildlife almost anywhere in the city. … [Read more…]
The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has announced a solemn procession in memory of police dog Bingo, who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on July 25. At approximately 8:40 p.m. on July 25, Sgt. Brandon Smith and his K9 partner, Bingo, of Police Dog Services (PDS), were in the Kipling Avenue and … [Read more…]
Despite having an approved plan in place awaiting construction, a local BIA in Toronto is creating its own vision for Yonge Street at odds with the city’s REimagining Yonge project. Plans for the redesign of Yonge between Finch Avenue and Sheppard Avenue are evolving as the local business community works to create a new vision … [Read more…]