The Lakeshore Village Better Business Improvement Area (BIA) is set to lose another of its directors. Members of Etobicoke York Community Council on October 12 will consider a motion … Read Full Article...
A cloudy skyline over Lake Ontario with striking sunset. Photo by Mario Sturino.
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June 2025
Thousands sign petition to keep Cineplex open. More than 12,000 people have signed a petition calling on the City to halt a plan to demolish the beloved Cineplex Cinemas Queensway to build 10 huge condo towers. … Read Full Article...
Some free events in the community to keep you busy in the warmer weather
Mimico GO Station lacks access and most neglected in City, says residents group
Politicians and community leaders say the Mimico GO Station is the most neglected in Toronto and it has been almost 10-years since Metrolinx promised residents to make the facility more accessible. Members of the Mimico Residents Association (MRA) … Read Full Article...
More than 12,000 sign petition to halt planned demolition of Cineplex Queensway
More than 12,000 people have signed a petition calling on the City to halt a plan to demolish the beloved Cineplex Cinemas Queensway to build 10 huge condo towers. The online petition states the movie complex has been an entertainment cornerstone … Read Full Article...
New Toronto business group fight to keep two parking lots sought by City for housing
Residents and New Toronto business owners are crying foul over the possible loss of a third Green P parking lot to the City for use to build needed housing. City officials have deemed the Green P parking lots at 120 Sixth Street, known as Carpark … Read Full Article...
City providing air conditioners for some seniors with health issues this summer
There will be air conditioning relief provided to some seniors to cope with the heat this summer. City officials have launched a program to provide air conditioning units to some 500 low-income seniors with medical needs this summer in a pilot … Read Full Article...
Etobicoke Collegiate Institute wins gold to become national frisbee champions
By CRAIG CHRISTIE Etobicoke Collegiate Institute (ECI) has had a very successful athletic year. In the fall the golf team won the city championships, their second in the past three seasons, with the boys team advancing to the provincial … Read Full Article...
Toronto Bird Festival to celebrate the return of millions of migratory birds to our City
The Toronto Spring Bird Festival is a celebration of birds that takes place annually in May and June to mark the return of millions of migratory birds to our city. There are number of activities being held in South Etobicoke to welcome back our … Read Full Article...
Woman second person critically injured by vehicle at Kipling and Horner intersection
A woman is fighting for her life after being hit by a pick-up truck at Kipling and Horner Avenues in the second life-threatening incident at that intersection in a month. Police said a 63-year-old woman was walking across a crosswalk at the busy … Read Full Article...
Toronto Maple Leafs fans hit the streets to show support for their hometown team
Maple Leafs fans were out supporting and cheering their hometown team all over the community. Avid Leafs fan Chris Morren, President of Great Outdoor Advertising, was seen at the Long Branch GO Station area on May 17 cheering his boyhood … Read Full Article...
Rash of gang shootings of magic mushroom stores in South Etobicoke and City wide
Two South Etobicoke magic mushroom shops are among about a dozen dispensaries targeted by gunmen in an ongoing feud by rival gangs. Toronto Police are probing a slew of shootings targeting magic mushroom shops in addition to an ongoing rash of tow … Read Full Article...
Three children dead in Renforth Drive crash with alleged drunk driver charged
It was a sorrowful night for a grieving family, Toronto Police and emergency workers. Police said it is yet another case of a suspected drunk driver destroying a family in a matter of seconds. Three young children are dead and a fourth is in … Read Full Article...
Hundreds showed up in support of 22 Division annual Open House
It was a great turnout as members of the community came out in droves for the annual Toronto Police 22 Division Open House. There were many things to do at the 3699 Bloor Street W. station on May 17 as hundreds of residents showed up to meet some … Read Full Article...
Calls for public consultations into locations of six planned City homeless shelters
Public consultations are being sought to look into the locations of the Third Street and other five homeless shelters planned for the City of Toronto. A motion calling for the public consultation was presented by Councillor James Pasternak and … Read Full Article...
Group protecting endangered baby turtles in area parks as they hatch
More enforcement to protect eight species of hatching or migrating endangered turtles is being sought by a group that protects the animals in Toronto parks. Members of Turtle Protectors (TP) told a City Infrastructure and Environment Committee … Read Full Article...