Dirt Roads to Freeways … And All That (ca. 1978) (www.youtube.com)
This video, produced for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, uses historical footage to survey the history of road building in the province. Highlights i…
Toronto Transit Documentary - Great Metros of the World - 1988 (www.youtube.com)
#toronto #torontotransit #ttc Great Metros of the world was a series which took a look at various transit systems around the world. Relesed in 1988, it featu…
Fans think rich people killed the vibe at Toronto Maple Leafs' playoff game (www.blogto.com)
Attending a Toronto Maple Leafs playoff game is a costly endeavour, and the lower bowl of Scotiabank Arena is reserved for the ultra-privileged wil…
Dangerous Development: 'Boulder beaches' are unsafe and bad for us and our environment - Spacing Toronto (spacing.ca)
I’m one of many who swim and paddle in downtown Toronto year-round. I have no summer cottage. The beach is my cottage. Until our last swim on January 7th, 2024, we swam nearly every day year-round at Michael Hough Beach, Ontario Place West Island. It is now closed for development. This fine pebble beach hasContinue reading...
Toronto unveils new sidewalk litter bins, to install 1,000 by end of year | CBC News (www.cbc.ca)
Ontario raising speed limits on some highways, including parts of 401 | Globalnews.ca (globalnews.ca)
The province says that when the changes take effect roughly 36 per cent of its highway network will have a speed limit of 110 km/h.
Smoother sailing, restaurants say, as city says it’s on track to have majority of CaféTO patios open by May long weekend (www.thestar.com)
The program, first introduced as a temporary measure for the hospitality industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, became permanent last year despite a bumpy rollout.
On the ‘frontline’: Toronto-area residents hiring security firms to fight auto theft | Globalnews.ca (globalnews.ca)
Several Toronto-area security firms say the spike in auto thefts have led to residents calling about their services, with some even hiring them for protection....
Toronto man given conditional sentence for fatal hit-and-run - Toronto | Globalnews.ca (globalnews.ca)
At a sentencing hearing Thursday, the man told the court that he regretted leaving the scene after striking a pedestrian around 3:30 a.m. on Aug. 26, 2021.
1992 Toronto Riot (www.youtube.com)
CITY-TV News footage the day after the 1992 Toronto Riot.
Six burning questions facing the Toronto Police Service in the wake of the Umar Zameer verdict (www.thestar.com)
From allegations of perjury to the consequences — if any — of a punch. The acquittal of Umar Zameer continues to raise serious questions for Toronto police.
Shellene Drakes-Tull: I wish our politicians saw what I did when I had to visit two Toronto emergency rooms recently (www.thestar.com)
When you see a grown man, cradling his elderly mom — who is suffering from heart failure — beg for a stretcher so she can just lie down, the story
Toronto’s Eaton Centre has a new food hall. Here’s what to expect (www.thestar.com)
Oliver & Bonacini’s Queen’s Cross aims to be a step up from traditional fast food but less expensive than a sit-down restaurant.
City of Toronto taking actions to address dangerous dog behaviour (www.toronto.ca)
News Release April 24, 2024 The City of Toronto is engaging in multiple actions regarding dangerous dogs following the approval of new measures by Toronto City Council on Wednesday, March 20. Starting today, and for the next month, City staff will visit owners of all dogs who have received a dangerous dog order. There are […]
Toronto taxpayers reportedly spent over $30M on paying suspended cops since 2013 (nowtoronto.com)
About $31 million of taxpayer’s money has been spent on paid suspension leave for Toronto officers between January 2013 and April 2024, according to reports.
How Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow plans to fix a city in decline (www.theglobeandmail.com)
Olivia Chow inherited a financial hot mess when she became mayor of North America’s fourth-largest city last year. So what’s her plan?
Rent in Toronto is on the decline for the third month in a row: report (toronto.ctvnews.ca)
The average price of rent in Toronto has declined for the third month in a row, according to a recent report by rentals.ca.
LCBO tells customers not to confront shoplifters after fight caught on camera at Toronto store - NOW Toronto (nowtoronto.com)
The LCBO is saying customers should not confront shoplifters after a fight between thieves and a shopper was caught on camera.
‘I have learned from this experience’: Ex-mayor John Tory reflects on comments slamming Umar Zameer bail decision (www.thestar.com)
“There are many learnings,” Tory told the Star in an emailed statement on Monday. “The first for me would be … one should wait until significantly important information is available.”
Be aware of baby turtles at High Park, group says (toronto.citynews.ca)
Toronto could finally close the gap on crucial midtown cycling and pedestrian link (streetsoftoronto.com)
The project proposes a safe and connected route for cyclists and pedestrians over the Allen Road Expressway, closing the 475-metre gap
Campaign for Umar Zameer’s legal bills raises $120,000 and counting (www.thestar.com)
“These are not just lawyers. These are angels,” Umar Zameer said, addressing his lawyers following his acquittal on all charges.
‘This is dangerous and irresponsible,’ Loblaw responds to posters scattered around Toronto encouraging people to steal from its stores in May - NOW Toronto (nowtoronto.com)
There are posters popping up around Toronto encouraging people to “steal from Loblaws” next month. Here’s what Loblaws has to say.
New condo sales in the Toronto area hit 15-year low (www.theglobeandmail.com)
There were 1,461 new condo sales in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area in the first quarter of the year, marking the lowest quarterly amount since early 2009
