Just like some Long Branch residents were predicting.

A local woman is suffering injuries after being hit by a GO Train at the Long Branch GO Station at 8:17 a.m. on September 17.

Toronto Police said the woman was transported to hospital in serious condition.

“Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident,” the force said in a release.

Witnesses said the woman appeared to be in her 40s and was taking the train to work.

She was apparently helped by some medical workers waiting to board, who may have saved her life.

Metrolinx said train service was shut for a few hours in the area until an investigation was completed.

As of 9 a.m., trains were delayed or stopped from Niagara Falls through to Long Branch.

Area residents have complained it was just a matter of time before someone was injured at Long Branch Station due to the congested traffic, little parking and overnight construction to complete a new station and facilities.

Residents have said they cannot sleep at night due to the construction noise and bright lights.

 

An area man is dead after allegedly falling from the 11th floor of a condo tower at Sherway Gardens.

York Regional Police said they were executing a warrant at a Sherway Gardens Road building when there was ‘an altercation’ with the 21-year-old around 5 a.m. on September 16.

Toronto paramedics transported a man to hospital with life-threatening injuries “as the result of a fall.” He landed on the fourth floor.
The man was pronounced dead in hospital, police said.

The province’s police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has been notified, and are investigating.

Further information is not pending.

 

BBQ man Adam Skelly fought the law. And the law won.

Skelly-owned Adamson Barbeque on Queen Elizabeth Blvd., near Royal York Road, and another in Leaside, was convicted of blatantly violating COVID-19 guidelines during the pandemic.

He was convicted by a Justice of the Peace of 17 violations of operating a business without a licence under the Toronto Municipal Code in regards to his Leaside location.

His restaurant at 7Queen Elizabeth Blvd., was the scene of a number of anti-lockdown protestors who defied pandemic bans. There were skirmishes with police and arrests made.

Hundreds of supporters showed up at his Etobicoke location in November 2020 and staged and anti-mask protest during the lockdown.

Adamson had been outspoken against the provincial government’s handling of the pandemic, lockdowns, and its effect on businesses.

Skelly’s Etobicoke location broke provincial regulations by letting customers dine indoors despite rules permitting otherwise.

People who disagreed with the lockdown showed their support by patronizing Adamson’s barbeque.

Following a lengthy battle against COVID-19 regulations and most recently Ontario’s vaccine certificate, all three Adamson Barbecue locations have shut down.

A Go Fund Me campaign raised more than $100,000 failed to help Kelly stay alive.

In addition, he was sued by Toronto Police for $187,000 for various enforcement actions.

Kelly did not show up for his court hearings and is believed to be living in a farm in Alberta.

 

 

An accused knife killer has been arrested and taken off our streets as another sought for the slaying of two women is being sought by Toronto Police.

New Toronto residents are concerned following the death of one man and the wounding of another in a vicious knife attack at the intersection of Lake Shore Blvd. W., and Islington Ave.

Police said one man died from the stabbing, and another who was injured, was arrested a day later.

The incident occurred around 6:04 a.m. on September 12 between two groups of men who were arguing.

A video of the incident showed two men getting into a fight. They fall to the ground and only one man stands back up. One man said the victim was staffed numerous times with a shank, a home-made knife.

Some residents are mourning the death of Jesse Christian Halvorsen, 36, of Toronto, who was well known in the area.

Officers had the busy intersection sealed off and closed to traffic as officers searched for clues.

In one corner was about a dozen crime scene cones used to identify what appeared to be splats of blood.

No weapon has been recovered, no one is in custody, and police do not yet have an idea what led to the altercation, said Duty Insp. Dan Pravica.

An almost two-month search is also underway for

who disappeared with police on his trail for two counts of second-degree murder after the bodies of an 82-year-old woman and a 60-year-old woman in a home in the Sheldon and Silvercrest Avenues area, in Alderwood.

Police have arrested Shawn Downs-Abbott, 35, of Toronto, who has been charged with second degree murder in regards to the New Toronto stabbing.

He was slated to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on September 14, at 10 a.m., in room 106.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

You”ll be seeing  more Toronto Police officers in the community as a search intensifies for the cold-blooded killers of three people who are hiding in the area.

Police have launched a new search for the September 12 New Toronto slaying of a man and the wounding of another, who has not sought help.

No name has been issued for that offender and the wounded man suffered stab wounds, according to a video from the 6 a.m. incident at the intersection of Lake Shore Blvd. W., and Islington Avenue.

Residents said the fight broke out over $50 and claim it was a drug deal that went sour.

The victim was apparently stabbed several times on the ground by the suspect with a shank, one person said. A shank is a home made knife.

Some residents claim the victim is known in the area and may be homeless, as to why he has not sought help.

The second person sought Joseph Ayala, 33, who disappeared from sight almost two months now with police on his trail for two counts of second-degree murder after an 82-year-old woman and a 60-year-old woman in a home in the Sheldon and Silvercrest Avenues area.

Area residents said the deceased included the suspect’s grandmother and sister.

The suspect and the women were related, police say.

He is described as around 5-foot-11 with a shaved head. He is known to wear a cowboy hat, black cowboy boots, and a jacket with tassels on the sleeves.

 

 

A moment of mourning was held to mark the loss two year ago of Toronto Police Constable Andrew Hong, of Traffic Services.

Police Chief Myron Demkiw said Constable Hong was 48 years old and served our city for 22 years.

He was in Mississauga participating in a joint training exercise with officers from Peel Regional Police and York Regional Police when he was shot at close range, targeted by a lone gunman on a shooting rampage that killed two other men and injured several others.

His memory was remembered at a Police Services Board meeting on September 12.

“I want to offer my support to his wife, his two children and all his friends and co-workers who miss him every day,” the Chief said. “This was a devastating loss for the Toronto Police family and our entire policing community.”

He said the force is ‘very concerned that we are seeing a rise in officers injured in the line of duty.’

“Whether it’s carjackers ramming police cruisers, motorcyclists running officers over, or officers injured while trying to make an arrest,” Demkiw said. “In 2024 we have seen our officers suffer a significant number of injuries, some of which have been very serious and will require lengthy recoveries.”

He said two nights ago two officers were injured by demonstrators who resisted arrest at a downtown protest.

And previously an officer was struck by the motorcyclist near the Rogers Centre. The motorcyclist fled the scene, leaving the officer suffering with a very serious leg injury.

They are among the 555 officers injured while performing their duties. The injuries highlight the inherent risks of the job.

“We are also seeing a 10-year high in the numbers of assault peace officer offenses, with 245 charges laid year to date for assaults on our members. All of our members should be commended for their bravery and commitment.”

A remarkable example of this occurred when an officer attempted to stop a motorcyclist driving dangerously near the Rogers Centre in late August.

New Toronto residents on their way to work in the early morning had to steer around a vicious knife fight.

Many residents are worried following the death of one man and the wounding of another in a viscious knife fight at the intersection of Lake Shore Blvd. W., and Islington Ave.

Police said one man died from the stabbing, and another who was injured, took off and did not seek medical aid.

A suspect is also being sought.

The incident happened around 6:04 a.m. on September 12 between two groups of men who were arguing.

A video of the incident is said to show two men arguing, then getting into a fight. The two falls to the ground and only one man stands back up.

The injured man was taken to hospital where he died and the injured man fled the scene and is still sought by officers.

Officers had the busy intersection sealed off and closed to traffic as officers searched for clues.

In one corner was about a dozen crime scene cones used to identify what appeared to be splats of blood.

No weapon has been recovered, no one is in custody, and police do not yet have an idea what led to the altercation, said Duty Insp. Dan Pravica.

“We are hoping to locate this person and help him get the medical help it is alleged that he needs.”

Pravica could not say exactly how many people were involved, except that it was “more than two.”

Police said a passerby made the initial call to 911 and it’s believed there were other witnesses, all of whom are being asked to contact police.

The ages of the victims are not known and police have not released any suspect descriptions.

A steady stream of onlookers were asking police who was killed and who is the killer.

There were a number of people in the area waiting on the streetcar to get to work. Many said they were surprised and shocked.

 

RELISH The Foodie Event, is rolling back into Cloverdale, with a feast for all senses!

Get ready to tantalize your tastebuds and embark on a gastronomic adventure as RELISH The Foodie Event, presented by The Clove, returns to Cloverdale! The two day, free-to-attend, food-themed event will take place on September 14 and 15, 2024 from 11 am to 7 pm, in the Centre’s north parking lot, rain or shine.

Now in its fifth year, RELISH The Foodie Event served up all things delish to over 12,000+ foodies in 2023, and this year promises to be even bigger and better.

With local food trucks serving up a variety of delish eats, artisanal market vendors selling their yummy wares, picnicking on the grass, food-themed workshops and activities for the big and the Little Foodsters with the Cheese Boutique and Metro.

There will be free pet and family portraits at The Clove Portrait Studio, a Little Foodies Play Zone, Food Art Fun with Arts Etobicoke, picking up fresh florals with Derêves.

Have fun with  outdoor pickleball fun with Fairgrounds Public Racket Club, and getting your jam on to the beats of live music and performances presented by Skygrid Construction, the event promises to offer something that will tempt your tastebuds and satisfy everyone’s cravings!

The iconic Toronto City Hall will be 59-years-old on September 13 and requires some tender loving care.

It still looks great considering construction of the building began in 1961 and it opened in 1965. The final cost for the New City Hall was estimated at $31 million.

City staff are now working on a plan to spruce up the Toronto landmark to lure more tourists and visitors to the area.

A plan is being looked at to install more parks and green space around City Hall, with additional benches and sitting areas. There are also calls to add more waterfalls and repair the ones that are not working in Nathan Philips Square.

A report is being called for by the General Government Committee by October 16 on how to refurbish and improve public spaces around City Hall and Nathan Philips Square.

“By addressing these concerns proactively, we can enhance the overall experience for the thousands of visitors who enjoy City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square, a vibrant space that reflects the heart of our city,” according to a letter by Councillor Paul Ainslie.

Work is also called for on the electronic display board at the south-east corner of the grounds and to improve the electrical grid to reduce cabling for events.

Ainslie asked the report on the status of the non-functioning water fountains and provide a timeline for repairs or replacements.

Nathan Philips Square has a number of fountains, and more should be added to improve the tourism experience. Thousands of tourists and locals visit Toronto City Hall yearly.

There will be a vote on the matter once a report is filed and considered by Council.

Toronto receives about three millions tourists yearly and placed seventh globally in international attendance, the only North American city in the top 10.