It seems like Toronto Police and the city have listened to the community and are cracking down on illegal or fireworks being misused this long Canada Day weekend. A number of … Read Full Article...
A cloudy skyline over Lake Ontario with striking sunset. Photo by Mario Sturino.
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Hundreds pack High Park for annual Spring blooming of lovely Cherry Blossoms
Here are some free events taking place in our community as the weather warms up
Proud serving Etobicoke Civic Centre deemed surplus and headed to condo market
The 67-year-old Etobicoke Civic Centre has been deemed surplus property by City officials who want the large parcel of land be flattened to build more public housing. The 399 The West Mall Crescent Centre was one of 26 properties identified across … Read Full Article...
May 2025
City shelter now downsized from 80 to 50 beds. City of Toronto officials seems to be listening to pressure from an outraged community and back-peddling on some plans for a proposed Third Street homeless shelter. … Read Full Article...
Liberal MP Maloney pulls off his fourth win claiming Etobicoke Lakeshore
Liberal incumbent James Maloney must be doing a pretty good job in the community. Maloney was returned by voters for his fourth term as MP of Etobicoke Lakeshore on April 28 under the leadership of tariff-fighting Prime Minister elect Mark … Read Full Article...
Lottery winner arrested in motel murder at The Queensway and Royal York
A man who once won a lottery has been arrested in connection with a stabbing death of another man in a motel in the Queensway and Royal York Road area. Toronto Police in a release said a victim’s body was found in April 27 around 9:20 a.m. with … Read Full Article...
Young offender charged with five gunpoint thefts of luxury vehicles in the area
A 17-year-old and a woman have been charged by Toronto Police with five gunpoint robberies of expensive vehicles in the community over a two-week period. Police said the gun-toting theft spree began with April 11 robbery in which a fake weapon was … Read Full Article...
Fatal stabbing and life altering hit and run all in one shift for 22 Division officers
A 29-year-old man is fighting for his life in hospital after he was critically injured in a violent hit and run near Evans Avenue and the Royal York Road area. Police and emergency services responded to a personal injury collision on April 27 … Read Full Article...
Police search for stolen car thief who bolted from New Toronto accident scene
A suspected car thief is still on the loose after crashing into a building in the Kipling Avenue and Lake Shore Blvd. W. area. Officers say a vehicle collided into a building while another hit a pole. Police say multiple vehicles were involved in … Read Full Article...
Most New Toronto businesses oppose proposed Third Street shelter; BIA survey
More than 70 per cent of New Toronto businesses are not in favour of a proposed Third Street shelter, according to a survey of community businesses. A Study by the Lakeshore Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) shows that 72 per cent of the … Read Full Article...
Calls for the City to crack down on alcohol fundraisers that stage massive parties
With the weather warming up, City officials are being urged to tighten up the Special Occasion alcohol permit for non-profit groups who may be abusing their fundraising use to stage large parties. A motion by Councillor Chris Moise on April 22 … Read Full Article...
Case of measles being investigated at a Long Branch child care centre
A case of measles has been discovered at a Long Branch child care centre. Toronto Public Health has been called in to probe a case of measles that was identified at Thomas Berry Early Learning and Child Care Centre, at 3495 Lake Shore Blvd. … Read Full Article...
City planning to launch new staff awards to recognize excellence in AI work
The City is planning to recognize its workers with hi-tech awards for their excellence in Artificial Intelligence Innovation. The Mayor’s Awards for Artificial Intelligence Innovation will be presented to staff who initiate cutting edge … Read Full Article...
Alderwood home where two women killed now up for sale as fugitive still on the run
A so-called Alderwood house of horror where two women were killed is now up for sale. A sale sign is now outside the Silvercrest Avenue three-bedroom home which was the scene of a gruesome double murder of two women last August. The suspected … Read Full Article...
Community Council to consider massive development project in Mimico
A public meeting is being held on April 30 by Etobicoke York Community Council in regards to a large parcel of land proposed to be developed in Mimico. A request to amend the official plan and zoning by-law applies to several blocks 21-25 Windsor … Read Full Article...