One man has been arrested and three others are at large after two Etobicoke homes were broken into by thieves demanding car keys. In both cases the thieves took off with high-end vehicles parked in … Read Full Article...
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Free and fun things to do in the community to kickstart your New Year
JANUARY 6 TO FEBRUARY 28 Homework Club for girls seven to nine years old at the Jean Augustine Centre, at 101 Portland Road. The classes with certified tutors are in person from Monday to Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. A range of activities are … Read Full Article...
Go Fund Me to help family of officer who died of medical issue while on duty
A Go Fund Me page has been created to help the family of former Toronto Police Det. John Park who died on duty last month of a medical issue. Almost $200,000 has been raised to help the officer’s family. A funeral service attended by dozens of … Read Full Article...
South Humber Park one of three in which bush will be burnt this Spring to protect wildlife
Plans are underway by the City to set fire and conduct a traditional and prescribed burn this spring to boost certain plant wildlife in at least three areas. The three prescribed burns will take place in 2025 to restore and protect rare Black Oak … Read Full Article...
Two large towers proposed for Brown’s Line and Lake Shore Blvd. W. near Long Branch GO Station
A large-scale development project is underway to super-densify the area across from the Long Branch Go Station with a 43 and 11-storey high-rise condos. The mixed-use buildings will contain more than 600 housing units and mostly underground … Read Full Article...
Almost 100-year-old global South Etobicoke plant is being demolished for condos
One of the older global manufacturing companies in South Etobicoke that was in business for almost 100 years is being flattened for what else but more condos. National Silicates has been a fixture at 429 Kipling Avenue, at Horner Avenue, since … Read Full Article...
City plaque being installed to recognize the Queensway Market Gardens and child labour
The City is planning to erect a heritage plaque to commemorate the Queensway Market Gardens as part of Etobicoke's rich farmlands that is now the Ontario Food Terminal. Funds are being sought by Ward 3 Councillor Amber Morley for a heritage … Read Full Article...
Tanya takes at look at Darrell Kobza Art Services in Long Branch
By Tanya Vividly This studio specializes in custom art framing, vintage posters, art restoration conservation and installation services. I had the chance of visiting a great workshop studio/ art shop in the Long Branch area called Darrell … Read Full Article...
22 Division Toronto Police officer demoted and had licence suspended for booze after running into crash site
An officer based at 22 Division in South Etobicoke has been demoted for driving his personal vehicle while under the influence of alcohol through a crash scene almost injuring a traffic cop. Kirk Ramphal, a six-year Toronto Police veteran, was … Read Full Article...
Community mourns loss of long-time resident who never left Newfoundland far behind
Local New Toronto resident Tony James Gear may have left his native Newfoundland decades ago, but memories of his beloved hometown never left him. Many community residents are mourning the sudden death of beloved Tony, who passed away on December … Read Full Article...
New 80-bed municipal shelter for the homeless planned for New Toronto
An 80-bed municipal shelter is planned for New Toronto to help provide critical services for those experiencing homelessness. It will be the second attempt by City officials to build a large shelter in New Toronto. A 2020 attempt to install a … Read Full Article...
Some free and fun Yuletide activities taking place in the community
DECEMBER 6 TO 15 MISSISSAUGA Festival of Trees from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Nightly at the Small Arms Inspection Building at 1352 Lake Shore Road E., for art installations, twinkling lights, live performances and workshops. Stroll through our artisan and … Read Full Article...
Whopping 4% increase sought by City for Water and Solid Waste services
And a Happy New Year to fellow Toronto residents. We can all be digging in deeper in fees and rates come January 1 to fund some City services. New fees and rates are being considered for water and solid waste management services as early as … Read Full Article...
Man killed and two others injured in horrific crash near Sherway Mall
One man is dead and two other people hospitalized in a horrific car crash near Sherway Mall Gardens. Police posted online that they were called to the area of Atomic Avenue and North Queen Street around 11:45 a.m. on December 6. Police said a … Read Full Article...
Beware of taxi scams as you move around shopping for Christmas gifts, police warn
Its Christmas time and people are on the move busy shopping or celebrating with family or friends. Toronto Police have issued a warning about a number of taxi scams preying on shoppers and loved ones. Police said fraudsters are using fake debit … Read Full Article...
One of Canada’s Most Wanted shooter behind Long Branch office killings
One of Canada’s most wanted man has been on the run from police for two years for a horrific high-profile double murder that occurred in Long Branch. Philip Grant, 34, is one of the Top 25 criminals being sought by police nationwide for … Read Full Article...