October marks the 100th anniversary of Ridley Funeral Home, which prides itself in being one the oldest businesses operating in South Etobicoke. Old photographs show the area around Ridley, at 3080 … Read Full Article...
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Where is all the gold – seventh man charged in Canada’s largest gold heist
Where did the more than 6,000 almost-pure gold bars and cash disappear too. Canada’s largest gold and cash heist at Pearson Airport worth more than $20 million is still being talked about. A seventh man has been charged by Peel Regional Airport … Read Full Article...
City beefs up computer and cyber systems to prevent hacking by online thieves
The City of Toronto is increasing security of its computer and digital systems in light of cyberattacks that crippled the City of Hamilton and Town of Huntsville. City staff are trying to prevent similar cyberattacks that also brought down … Read Full Article...
Faster and better TTC bus service on way to welcoming South Etobicoke commuters
South Etobicoke TTC bus users starting on May 12 are being promised shorter wait times, quicker trips and less crowding on the network. At least three TTC South Etobicoke bus services will obtain faster service, according to City officials. The … Read Full Article...
City survey to determine if tennis courts should be converted to pickleball at Rotary Peace Park
The City has issued a survey to determine if the tennis courts at Rotary Peace Park should be turned into dedicated pickleball courts. City officials said pickleball is in demand and there is only one court dedicated to the sport in Toronto’s park … Read Full Article...
Etobicoke Catholic school board youth worker charged by police in online luring ring
An Etobicoke Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) youth worker is among 60 people arrested in a police online luring investigation. The OPP said the suspect was working at TCDSB as an education assistant. He has been placed on … Read Full Article...
Council to decide if home to be demolished for 40-storey condo on Dundas Street Grille site
An old wartime home is standing in the way of a proposed 40-storey tower to be built on the once-popular Dundas Street Grille site on Dundas Street W. Another attempt to demolish the 28 Jopling Avenue one-floor house is being considered by the … Read Full Article...
Toronto Fire against speed humps being installed along Hay Avenue in Mimico to curb speeders
Toronto Fire Services are against a plan to install speed humps along Hay Avenue to curb speeders. Etobicoke York Community Council will decide on May 13 if six speed humps will be installed on Hay from Ourland Avenue to Royal York Road, in … Read Full Article...
City to vote to allow small businesses in homes, residentials areas and in sheds and garages
Small retail businesses, services and offices may soon be allowed to operate in private homes, garages or sheds in Toronto residential neighbourhoods. Small coffee shops, art galleries, medical offices, salons, pet grooming, beauticians, dress … Read Full Article...
Sections of busy Six Points area roadways to be shut to make way for four new parks
A section of roadway near the busy Six Points area is being considered for permanent closure to construct four new parks in the neighbourhood. City Council on May 22 will consider if a small portion of Bloor Street West, Dundas Street West, and … Read Full Article...
Calls to create 1,000 more murals in the City to prevent hate and other graffiti on walls
The City is considering a plan to create 1,000 new murals and street art to try and prevent an increasing amount graffiti vandalism. A growing amount of graffiti in Toronto has doubled with the outbreak of the Israeli-Gaza war, officials said. The … Read Full Article...
May 2024
Mimico goes from a boom town to ghost town. The once booming condo construction industry in southeast Etobicoke has fizzled, leaving around 10 towers, hundreds of units, purchasers, and workers in limbo. … Read Full Article...
Couple charged with 40 offences for preying on seniors in credit card scams
Toronto and York Police are warning elderly residents of an ongoing and vicious bank card scam that is targeting South Etobicoke and area seniors. Two people have been arrested for allegedly impersonating bank staff or utility companies that are … Read Full Article...
Landmark highly visible Sherway area office buildings in process of becoming highrise condos
Plans are underway to redevelop two landmark office buildings near Sherway Gardens into highrise condos. A bid is taking place by owners Amexon Reality Inc., to re-designate the nine-storey buildings at 701 and 703 Evans Avenue from … Read Full Article...
Talks to bring CafeTO program to Mimico and extend patios may block lane of traffic
Discussions are underway in Mimico that may block one lane of traffic on Lake Shore Blvd. W. as part of a CaféTO program. Mimico community activist Don Henderson said the City’s Transportation Department has approached merchants on Mimico’s Lake … Read Full Article...
City orders new fleet of electric ferries to transport visitors, vehicles to island residents
City officials say the cost of two high-tech electric ferries will be higher than first expected. The electric ferries will replace an older fleet to transport people, goods and vehicles from Jack Leighton Terminal across Lake Ontario to Toronto … Read Full Article...