A violent attacker is on the run from Toronto Police after stabbing a woman at the Dundas Street West Subway Station. Police said they responded to a call on September 17, around 10:56 … Read Full Article...
A cloudy skyline over Lake Ontario with striking sunset. Photo by Mario Sturino.
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Valiant Toronto Police 22 Division officers also being paid tribute to this Remembrance Day month
Two slain Toronto Police offices from 22 Division are being paid tribute to as Remembrance Day approaches. Constable John Zivcic succumbed to his injuries on December 2, 2013, at age 34, with six years of service to the Toronto Police. The City … Read Full Article...
Some developments being considered by the City that will change our community
Construction plans are underway for a huge mega-development that will include a nursing home and four towers in the Evans Avenue and East Mall area. Notices have been erected to alert residents of a proposed change of zoning for the site that is … Read Full Article...
Etobicoke Community Concert band perform Peter and the Wolf
By BOB HODGE Etobicoke Centre MP Yvan Baker used his musical skills to narrate Peter and the Wolf children musical at an engaging Halloween concert by the Etobicoke Community Concert Band. The 70-year-old story and piece of music were created to … Read Full Article...
November 2024
Some help coming from city to help homeless. City of Toronto officials last month (OCT) addressed the homeless situation in a winter plan that would add 530 spaces to existing shelters, plus 218 spaces in four warming centres when temperatures reach … Read Full Article...
Plan to build a whopping 50-storey condo tower near the Kipling Transit Hub
A whopping 50-storey mixed-use condo is two votes away from being built near the busy Kipling TTC Hub. Plans for the proposed tower is being considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on October 28 and City Council on November 13. The … Read Full Article...
Some shut Ontario Science Centre attractions coming to Sherway Gardens
Some attractions of the now-shut Ontario Science Centre are being moved to CF Sherway Gardens and will be on display here in November. The Science Centre following an abrupt closure last June, is moving its many attractions to another temporary … Read Full Article...
New Mimico mural relating to community and beauty graces the area
By IAN ROBERTSON A recently-completed mural covering the wall of a commercial building beside Royal York Road provides a new greeting to the Mimico community. Begun on October 14 and completed eight days later, the colourful piece of artwork was … Read Full Article...
Public Indigenous artwork called Campfire shines light at Humber Bay Shores
A new art installation called Campfire has been unveiled at Humber Bay Shores. The 12-foot-tall piece was created by Anishinaabe sculptor Michel Belmore, in collaboration with Herman Mejia, an artist originally from Honduras, who now lives … Read Full Article...
Outstanding citizens selected for top human rights awards for their work
Three outstanding community members have been chosen this year as recipients of the 2024 Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Award. The Awards recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to advancing and fostering human rights culture … Read Full Article...
Alderwood traffic speed enforcement camera toppled by vandals every two weeks
Someone it seems was ticketed and is now taking out their frustrations on an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) traffic camera in Alderwood. Just about every two weeks the speed-busting auto camera, just west of Orianna Drive on Horner Avenue, is … Read Full Article...
Mom of two lucky to be alive after being hit by a speeding GO Train at Long Branch Station
Mom of two Manal Srouji who was hit by a speeding GO Train at Long Branch Station says she is lucky to be alive even though she can’t sit up in bed from pain and what will be a long recovery. Srouji, 46, who has two boys, one 22, says she is a … Read Full Article...
Country’s newest millionaire hails from the South Etobicoke area
The country’s newest millionaire lives right here in South Etobicoke. The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) said the most-recent $65 million Lotto Max ticket was purchased on October 16 from a store in the Islington Avenue and The … Read Full Article...
Premier Ford vows to remove controversial bike lanes to ease traffic congestion
T The controversial Bloor Street West bike lane and others that cause traffic congestion may soon be gone if provincial Premier Doug Ford has his way. Side-stepping municipal politicians, Ford has promised upcoming laws that prohibit future … Read Full Article...
330-year-old South Etobicoke tree one of the oldest in Canada now history
Area nature lovers are mourning the loss of one of the oldest trees in Toronto, and Canada, due to ill health. The so-called Great White Oak, which was estimated to be 330-years-old was cut down last October 4 by City crews, in a process that … Read Full Article...
Man charged for stealing Jewish flags twice from car near Sherway Gardens
Hate at our doorstep. A 30-year-old man has been charged after allegedly stealing an Israeli flag from the same vehicle on two occasions in The Queensway and North Queen Street area, near Sherway Gardens. Police said the incidents took place on … Read Full Article...