All Etobicoke Liberal MPs have been re-elected and stand firm behind Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that $600 million spent on a federal election was well worth it. Many voters across the country … Read Full Article...
A cloudy skyline over Lake Ontario with striking sunset. Photo by Mario Sturino.
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April 2025
Big battle for April 28 votes in our community. It’s a battle between the Liberals and Conservatives for the federal ridings of Etobicoke Lakeshore and Etobicoke Centre on April 28. Etobicoke Lakeshore Liberal incumbent MP James Maloney has been … Read Full Article...
Third Street Shelter virtual town hall meeting on April 15 – city officials to be present
Residents voice outrage over City Councillors giving themselves a hefty pay raise
Ward 3’s Amber Morley and other councillors are taking a beating online from outraged residents for boldly giving themselves a hefty 24 per cent raise. More than 200 people have taken to social media express their outrage over councillors’ voting … Read Full Article...
Community Police Liaison Committee Town Hall Meeting
Groups protest for and against planned Third Street shelter in New Toronto
More than 100 anti-Third Street shelter braved the rain to protest on the site of the proposed facility that has split the community. Protestors with signs filled the City parking lot, at 66 Third Street, where a planned 80-bed municipal shelter … Read Full Article...
Toronto Police Const. Reid retires from force to become a Baptist Minister
Former Toronto Police Const. Jonathan Reid has turned in his firearm and bullet proof vest for a Bible and a cross as a Baptist Minister. Reid, 42, retired from the force March 26 after serving 17 years, mostly at 22 Division as a Community … Read Full Article...
Friends rallying on Go Fund Me to help senior who lost everything in house fire
Family and friends are rallying to help a 77-year-old New Toronto senior who lost all his belongs including a pet cat in a devastating apartment fire. Jack MacDonald, who is affectionately known as ‘Grandpa ,’ is lucky to be alive after a his … Read Full Article...
It will cost taxpayers $1 million for Councillors’ 24% pay raise
Etobicoke Centre Councillor Stephen Holyday was one of eight who opposed a whopping 24 per cent pay raise as the City grapples for more funding. The pay raise and benefits for Councillors adds almost $1 million to City coffers despite a huge $1.8 … Read Full Article...
Councillors earn a hefty $130,000 plus yearly and are now seeking a pay raise
With the City going broke and huge tax hikes to already stretched residents, Toronto Councillors are moving ahead with calls for a pay raise. The matter of whether the Mayor, City councillors and their staff will get a pay raise will come up again … Read Full Article...
Nine storey 60-unit condo being built on already congested Royal York Road
When did they build this one. Mimico residents are stunned to see the beginnings of a nine storey condo that will include 60 units being built at 230 Royal York Road, at the north-east corner of Drummond Street. The condo is on the site of a … Read Full Article...
King Charles III Coronation Medal presented to outstanding community members
A former Ward 3 Councillor and a lengthy list of community volunteers and social workers have been awarded with a King Charles III Coronation Medal for their outstanding service in helping others. The Canadian commemorative medal was created to … Read Full Article...
Long Branch pizzeria owner raises funds through his pies to help charitable group
Well-known pizzeria owner Adrian Stolaj has wrapped up a fundraiser to help a local charity from the sale of his tasty pizza. This is the third year that Stolaj has dedicated a portion of his pizza earnings from March 18 and 19 to Concord in the … Read Full Article...
City Council working on diversity plan for Police Service Board to reflect the community
The City is working on diversity plan for making appointments to the Toronto Police Service Board (TPSB). A March 5 report by the City Clerk recommends that City Council adopt a diversity plan to elect members of the Police Service Board. “This … Read Full Article...
More automated traffic speed cameras are hitting South Etobicoke and area streets
Motorists in a hurry are being warned of at least three new City of Toronto automated traffic enforcement cameras that are being installed on South Etobicoke streets. The City is in the process of doubling the number of speed cameras on our … Read Full Article...
Area man of eight arrested in auto theft ring stealing luxury vehicles from hotel lots
An Etobicoke man is among eight suspects rounded up in an auto theft ring that was allegedly stealing high-end vehicles parked outside expensive Toronto hotels. The group members would drive the stolen vehicles to so-called ‘cool … Read Full Article...