JANUARY 11 ETOBICOKE CAMERA CLUB Abstract Photography Presentation with photographer Craig Brown to present Complex Distractions, about abstract and ICM Photography. Purchase $10 tickets from the ECC … Read Full Article...
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Community Safety Zones coming to curb hate demos at area churches and schools
South Etobicoke places of worship, faith-based schools and other vulnerable centres have been the scene of many hate-filled demonstrations of late. Now safety zones to curb hate may soon be in place to protect residents of the many anti-Arab or … Read Full Article...
Prominent exec Eaves one of two appointed to Board of Lakeshore Arena Corporation
A prominent businessman is one of two board members appointed to head the Lakeshore Arena. Nick Eaves and Andrew Teichman were appointed by City Council on May 22 for a two year tenure to lead the Lakeshore Arena Corporation Board. Eaves, who … Read Full Article...
From garage sales to bird festival – things to do and stay busy in the nice weather
MAY 18 ETOBICOKE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY Annual Plant Sale rain or shine from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Fairfield Seniors Centre, 80 Lothian Ave., for a large selection of perennials, native and pollinator friendly plants, herbs, annuals, shrubs and house … Read Full Article...
Almost 900 residents sign petition to halt huge Lake Promenade redevelopment
More than 900 area residents have signed an online petition demanding changes or a halt of a massive Long Branch condo development. Five residential towers have been proposed to redevelop 220, 230 and 240 Lake Promenade and 21 and 31 Park … Read Full Article...
New 45 storey mixed use condo planned for the busy Dundas St. W. and Islington Ave. area
A massive 45-storey mixed-use condo tower is proposed for a very busy intersection in Islington Village. The tower at 4875 Dundas Street West is near Islington Avenue and will be built on the south west corner site of a current 10-storey rental … Read Full Article...
Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner can’t be happy that armed carjackers who stole his SUV walk free
Toronto hockey fans are skeptical and weighing in that all charges were dropped against two men who were arrested for the armed carjacking of Mitch Marner’s SUV at Cineplex Cinemas Queensway. The star hockey player and his team the Toronto Maple … Read Full Article...
South Etobicoke getting a new state-of-the-art 823-student elementary school
South Etobicoke will soon be getting a new hi-tech elementary school to meet the needs of the community. A plan by the Ontario government to invest $33.4 million in the Toronto District School Board for the new Etobicoke City Centre Elementary … Read Full Article...
City holds hearing on May 23 to study future of Long Branch and New Toronto
What is your vision of the Lakeshore! The City is undertaking an Avenue Study to update, change policies and plan for the future Lake Shore Blvd. W., from Dwight Avenue to Brown’s Line. The study, according to City staff, will examine the … Read Full Article...
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...