South Etobicoke is blessed with a number of very good Indian restaurants and this cuisine tends to lend itself to takeout, as it travels and reheats well without any loss of flavour or texture. Here … Read Full Article...
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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...
Blind Mimico musician staging fundraiser to help a blind Trinidadian calypsonian
It is a case of the blind helping the blind. Mimico steelpan legend Patrick McNeilly, also known as Pan Man Pat, is staging a ‘Blind Birthday Telethon’ on April 28 to raise funds for a blind Trinidadian calypsonian with a stage name The Mighty … Read Full Article...
Humber Bay Shores volunteers first off the mark to clean up community park
City work begin for bike lane on The Queensway which has irked Bloor St. W. businesses
The City is moving ahead with the installation of a protective bicycle lane on The Queensway despite protests from small businesses on Bloor Street W., where a cycling lane was put in place. The Queensway bike lane will run from Royal York Road … Read Full Article...
Ward 3 Councillor Morley named to sit on her 12th City committee
Etobicoke Lakeshore Councillor Amber Morley must a soccer fan. Morley, a Deputy Mayor, is among four City of Toronto councillors named by the Executive Committee to a FIFA World Cup 26 (FWC26) Financial Oversight Subcommittee, according to City … Read Full Article...
Man stabbed, two arrested by police in Alderwood fight
Two suspects are under arrest after being charged in connection with the stabbing of another man in Alderwood. Police said they were called to the Valermo Drive and Brown’s Line area just before 8 p.m. on April 12 for three men … Read Full Article...
Tires and other substances dumped in polluted Etobicoke Creek
City crews are busy removing dozens of old tires dumped on the bank of the Etobicoke Creek. It is believed the tires were left under a bridge at the Royal Woodbine Golf Course near Skyway Avenue in the last two months. A spokesperson with the … Read Full Article...
More jobs and construction work coming to Pearson Airport as billion dollar upgrade underway
More jobs are coming to Pearson International Airport as a more than a billion dollar upgrade is underway to gear up Canada’s largest and busiest airport for future travel. Officials of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) said the … Read Full Article...
Ten people trapped for a terrifying hour on Woodbine Centre Ferris wheel
It was a terrifying Ferris wheel ride for 10 people at the Etobicoke's Woodbine Centre Fair. The riders were left stranded on the 50-foot ride when it stalled on April 11 around 2:30 p.m. They were left hanging for about an hour on the huge … Read Full Article...
Two Mimico restaurants, tenants, businesses may have to close or leave in planned strip mall redevelopment
Two Mimico restaurants are among a handful of businesses facing closure as a strip mall is being considered for redevelopment. The businesses are located at 2491 Lake Shore Blvd. W., at Mimico Avenue, in which a zoning by-law amendment and site … Read Full Article...
Toronto Fire Services working to diversify its workforce to reflect community
The Toronto Fire Services (TFS) is reaching out to make the service more diversified to reflect the community. The TFS in an Inclusion and Community Outreach Update to be presented to City Council on April 16 said they are ‘fostering a culture … Read Full Article...