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Author: Ameer Shash

Existing Islamic centre at 4 Thorncliffe Park Dr.
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Metrolinx deal to move and expand Islamic centre meets criticism

February 5, 2022February 15, 2022 Ameer Shash Islamic Society of Toronto, masjid, Metrolinx, Ontario Line, Overlea, Thorncliffe Park Drive

The Islamic Society of Toronto deal to repurpose its Thorncliffe Park building into a multi-use religious centre has met with criticism.

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Jordon Carter homicide victim
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Boy, 13, charged with murder after shooting of 15-year-old in East York

January 21, 2022January 24, 2022 Jay Garak and Ameer Shash Gamble Avenue, homicide, second-degree murder, shooting, Toronto Police

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a 15-year-old boy died of injuries after a shooting in East York late Wednesday evening.

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anti-maskers face to face with police
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Anti-maskers entering Canadian Tire store stopped by police

January 19, 2022January 21, 2022 Ameer Shash anti-maskers, Canadian Tire, Costco, COVID-19, demonstration, St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto Police

A group of anti-maskers were met  by police when they tried to stage an unmasked “shopping event” at a Canadian Tire store in the Junction.

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three towers proposed
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Three towers proposed to replace four low-rise rentals in Flemingdon Park

December 24, 2021December 29, 2021 Ameer Shash Damis Properties, Denzil Minnan-Wong, development, Don Mills Road, Michael Coteau, Rochefort Drive

A developer has applied to build three towers to replace four low-rise rental buildings in Flemingdon Park but some residents are not happy.

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Townhouse fire
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Fire rips through top floor of Flemingdon Park townhouse

December 20, 2021December 21, 2021 Ameer Shash fire, Grenoble Drive, Office of the Fire Marshal, one-alarm fire, Steve Darling, Toronto Fire Services

The Ontario Fire Marshal is investigating after a townhouse fire destroyed a top floor on Grenoble Drive on Sunday afternoon.

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Aspen Ridge construction site on Don Mills Road
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Residents’ appeal of Don Mills rec centre decision underway, while new developer offer considered

November 7, 2021 Ameer Shash community centre, construction, Denzil Minnan-Wong, developers, Don Mills Residents Inc., Don Mills Road, Eglinton Crosstown LRT, recreation centres, The Donway West

Don Mills residents are at a standoff with the city over plans for a recreational centre, while they consider a compromise from developers.

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That was then.

Empringham Hotel 1903
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From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

November 19, 2020May 5, 2021 Ameer Shash

The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danfoirth and Dawes from the late 1800s into the 1980s.

Queen and Waverley 1903
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?

February 27, 2020March 4, 2020 Ameer Shash
Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915
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When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019February 6, 2020 Ameer Shash
Yonge-Eglinton southeast
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Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 Ameer Shash

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