This July 1 ought to be a day of remembrance and reflection on the universal right to dignity. I asked my niece, Natalie, for her thoughts regarding the discovery of the Kamloops’ and Saskatchewan’s … Read Full Article...
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Long Branch professional poker player shot dead in violent home invasion
Three men are sought for the Long Branch home invasion murder of a professional poker player. Matthew Bergart, 30, of Toronto, was shot to death on April 25 around 2:25 a.m. by the masked suspects who forced their way into a townhouse in the Lake … Read Full Article...
Virtual hearing into massive Mimico redevelopment set for May 8
A public meeting into a major development that will change the landscape of Mimico will take place on May 8. A proposal to build a 33 and 10 storey mixed use towers with an eight-storey base building including a mezzanine floor will be heard by … Read Full Article...
Eco-art by Nipissing Collective on display until May 9 at Assembly Hall
By TANYA VIVIDLY Exploring art from an environmental interpretation with the hopes of building public awareness. An art exhibition by Nipissing Region Curatorial Collective is on display until May 9 at the Assembly Hall Gallery, … Read Full Article...
Two local arts groups stand to receive more than $700,000 from City in grants
Two local arts groups are among six who stand to receive almost $2 million in funding by the City. Arts Etobicoke is slated to receive $425,000 and Lakeshore Arts almost $306,000 if recommendations by the Economic Development and Culture (EDC) is … Read Full Article...
Calls for City to impose lifetime bans for convicted car thieves
There are calls for City Council to impose a lifetime ban on the issuing of driver’s licenses to anyone convicted of vehicle thefts to curb the increasing crime. There is also a motion for the City to request that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and … Read Full Article...
Two arrested for selling rice or sand in top cell phone boxes in online scam
Residents are again being warned by police of purchasing name-brand cell phones or other items online. Two men are under arrest for allegedly using the Facebook Marketplace platform since 2021 to sell phony cell phones. The phones were sold in … Read Full Article...
Etobicoke church one to three to get $1.4 million from City for helping refugees
An Etobicoke church is one of three sharing $1.4 million for helping to shelter hundreds of refugees and newcomers last year. The City has authorized the payment of $1.44 million to three churches that includes Etobicoke’s Pilgrim Feast … Read Full Article...
Hundreds of Maple Leafs fans cheer team on in playoff rally at Sherway Gardens
Go Leafs Go! Several hundred Toronto Maple Leaf fans took part in a jubilant playoff rally at Sherway Gardens. The hockey fans wearing their favourite blue took over a section of the mall’s parking lot to support their team as the squad took part … Read Full Article...
More aircraft noise overhead as runway work taking place at Pearson airport
South Etobicoke residents are being warned of more aircraft noise overhead as a major runway maintenance is underway. Pearson Airport officials said their annual runway maintenance schedule gets underway on April 22 and will continue into the fall … Read Full Article...
Some 400 trees planted ahead of Earth Day at Trillium Queensway Health Centre
Some 400 Trees For Life were planted just before Earth Day in honour of healthcare workers at the Trillium Queensway Health Centre. Dozens of volunteers planted a grove of native trees on April 20, at the Sherway Trail, next to the Health … Read Full Article...
Man arrested for threatening students, staff at local school
A Toronto man who allegedly threatened students and staff of a local school has been arrested by police. Police said they responded to a call on April 15 at 3 p.m. for a suspect who was loitering around a school in the Bloor Street West and … Read Full Article...
Battery micro three-wheel vehicles being tested to ease pollution and parking
Testing will soon begin at Exhibition Place for tiny three-wheel electric ‘micro-vehicles’ that will be taking to our roadways to ease traffic congestion. The new affordable vehicles, with a range of 100 kms a charge, is being hailed as a … Read Full Article...
Police warn of scammers offering paving or construction work to homeowners as it warms up
As the weather gets warmer police are warning homeowners to beware of scammers involved in paving and construction frauds. The OPP said they are aware of a crime trend involving conmen trying to defraud homeowners seeking paving or construction … Read Full Article...
Nine arrested in inside job by gang in Canada’s largest gold heist at Pearson Airport
Canada’s largest gold and cash theft of more than $22 million was an inside job involving two former Air Canada employees, Peel Regional Police say. Nine men, from the GTA, have been arrested and warrants were issued for four of them relating to … Read Full Article...
Old Etobicoke Civic Centre to remain open for another four years as new one is built
The existing Etobicoke Civic Centre will be in operation for at least four more years as a new one is constructed. The centre, at 399 The West Mall, is expected to remain in operation until the new one is open and councillors have moved in,” said … Read Full Article...