Missing persons back on the rise after decline during pandemic
The number of missing persons in Toronto went down when COVID-19 hit. But now the numbers are rising again.
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Author: Dennis Hanagan
For a century now, Toronto’s field naturalists have been protecting greenery and wildlife
Climate change may be driving people to protect the environment, but the Toronto Field Naturalists have been involved for a century.
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City in a pickle over finding space for growing new sport
City staff are trying to come with enough court space quick enough to meet the avalanche of new pickleball players.
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Climbing reports of raccoon attacks prompt public health warning
Residents are warned to avoid contact with raccoons after TPH reported a large increase in people being bitten or scratched.
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Midtown’s Indigenous-led housing project to get under way in fall
The two-storey building at 140 Merton St. is to be converted into a 15-storey, 150-unit building providing affordable rentals to seniors.
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Old house made new in energy-saving retrofit
An old two-storey house in the Pape and Danforth area has become a new house, the first of its kind
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Local gardens helping save the bees and the butterflies
Toronto has recruited 44 community groups across the city to build habitats for Toronto’s declining bee and butterfly populations. Habitat
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How do we build livable cities?
When planning decisions are made for cities, the civil engineers, planners and politicians get together to decide what to do.
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East-end school to host climate change festival
Wilkinson Public School is the place to be May 6 for people who want to learn more about nature and climate change.
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City staff opening park washrooms early
The city has good news for those who want to get out and picnic. Parks staff are banking on warmer
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Proud ‘tree hugger’ warns of constant threat to our ravine system
Riverdale’s Floyd Ruskin finds himself a much sought-after advocate for the restoration and preservation of flora and fauna in the Don Valley.
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Thorncliffe autism support group recognized as champions
The Thorncliffe Park Autism Support Network and founder Shakhlo Sharipova have received the Champion Award for its work during the pandemic.
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Don’t feed the wildlife: you aren’t helping them—and may be breaking a new bylaw
People who leave food out for wildlife aren’t doing themselves, their neighbourhoods or even wildlife any good and the city wants it to stop.
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Local service for the deaf among ‘champions’ named by city
Silent Voice Canada which provides services to the deaf was overwhelmed to receive the Toronto Community Champion Award.
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One bright spot for older adults that emerged from the pandemic
A new online Zoom program called The Bright Spot created by the Greater Toronto YMCA really has become a bright
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