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…]
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…]
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…]
There are plenty of beautiful Ontario parks close enough to Toronto for a no-muss, no-fuss day trip to enjoy a leisurely hike. Here are our top five within a couple of hours of the city. Mono Cliffs This beautiful slice of forest and cliff sits on the Niagara Escarpment about an hour north and slightly … [Read more…]
Canada’s Wonderland is once again making headlines. Plagued with a rough season start marked by ride issues, a series of arrests and teen fights, the amusement park finds itself in the news once more due to an alleged distressing incident that recently took place. On Wednesday at around 6 p.m., officers received reports that four … [Read more…]
Public transit and its many problems in the city of Toronto is top of mind for many residents. We asked TTC Riders advocacy group to brief the new mayor, Olivia Chow, on what she should do upon taking office to show she is ready to make serious change right now. Here is what Shelagh Pizey-Allen … [Read more…]
Former NDP MP Olivia Chow was elected mayor of Toronto on Monday, beating out 101 other candidates in the race. Chow has become the first person of colour to be named the city’s mayor, and the first woman to be mayor since amalgamation. Chow captured over 37 per cent of the vote on Monday’s election, beating … [Read more…]
The City of Toronto is allowing a more substantial number of storeys at The One, though not quite meeting the ambitious target set by the developer, and getting a new public art gallery as a result. The City and Mizrahi Developments, the company behind the ongoing construction of the skyscraper situated at 1 Bloor St. … [Read more…]
The City of Vaughan held a special committee meeting to discuss regional governance, where Mayor Steven Del Duca presented a motion to consider a potential separation of Vaughan from York Region. Citing the recently passed Hazel McCallion Act and the separation of Brampton and Mississauga from Peel Region, Del Duca argued that the move may … [Read more…]
People are betting on everything these days in Ontario — and apparently that includes betting on who will be the next mayor in Toronto. FanDuel Sportsbook Ontario has been running a betting pool on the Toronto mayoral by-election. If you’re planning on getting in on the gambling action ahead of the June 26 vote, now is … [Read more…]