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Author: Jason Sutcliffe

NEWS 

Leonard Linton Park ready for makeover

May 3, 2016 Jason Sutcliffe Jon Burnside, Leonard Linton Park

Leonard Linton Park will receive a complete redevelopment in order to better align it with the needs of the community.

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NEWS 

Eglinton residents shaken by LRT construction

April 10, 2016May 3, 2017 Jason Sutcliffe Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Metrolinx

As the tunnel-boring machines and construction crews continue to make their way along the route, they’re causing vibration issues in the houses on Eglinton Avenue.

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Home 

New Toronto software lets you follow your water use — and check for leaks

April 8, 2016May 4, 2017 Jason Sutcliffe MyWaterToronto, water

The City of Toronto has launched a new software to help Torontonians monitor their water consumption and recognize any leaks in their homes.

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NEWS 

Eglinton construction moving traffic into residential areas

March 30, 2016March 28, 2017 Jason Sutcliffe accident, Jon Burnside, traffic

The intersection of Bayview Avenue and Parkhurst Boulevard (Soudan Avenue on the west side of Bayview) that’s been the scene of several accidents has become busier — and maybe more dangerous — thanks to the construction on Eglinton Avenue.

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NEWS 

Long-time radio personality dies at 92

March 28, 2016April 7, 2016 Jason Sutcliffe Wally Crouter

Wally Crouter, the voice of Toronto’s morning radio for 50 years, has died at age 92.

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NEWS 

Mihevc pushes for shovels in ground on Crosstown

March 25, 2016March 29, 2016 Jason Sutcliffe Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Joe Mihevc

Joe Mihevc’s motion to rush the process of putting shovels in the ground on the Eglinton Crosstown project has been accepted by city council.

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NEWS 

Tenants and owner present settlement to OMB

March 23, 2016August 1, 2017 Jason Sutcliffe condominium

A settlement has been reached between the Tenants Association of 33 Holly St. and 44 Dunfield Ave. and property owner Compton Management — and the tenants are calling it a win.

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NEWS 

Agreement reached in proposed condo development

March 17, 2016August 1, 2017 Jason Sutcliffe condominiums, Josh Matlow

After two years, the tenants association at 33 Holly St. and 44 Dunfield Ave. has come to an agreement with the property owner about proposed condo developments to be attached to the existing buildings.

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NEWS 

Two separate schools to be united in new one

February 20, 2016August 1, 2017 Jason Sutcliffe St. Bruno Catholic School, St. Raymond Separate School

On Jan. 21 the Toronto District Catholic School Board approved the proposal to merge St. Bruno and St. Raymond at the St. Raymond site.

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NEWS 

Have reduced speed limits worked?

February 19, 2016March 28, 2017 Jason Sutcliffe speed limit, traffic safety

Speed limit changes may have been implemented just over four months ago, but drivers on Roehampton Avenue don’t seem to be any lighter on the gas pedal.

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NEWS 

Walking to honour a ‘sweetie’

February 9, 2016October 2, 2017 Jason Sutcliffe OneWalk to Conquer Cancer, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Some people might see it as another charity event, but for James McLeod, it’s a perfect time to honour an old friend.

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NEWS 

Downtown law firm joins local church in refugee project

February 9, 2016May 3, 2017 Jason Sutcliffe Leaside United Church, Syrian refugees

The law firm Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) has partnered with Leaside United Church to aid in the Syrian refugee crisis. Together they have raised enough money to bring a Syrian family to Toronto.

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NEWS 

Highrise evacuated after sauna catches fire

January 18, 2016August 1, 2017 Jason Sutcliffe fire

Nobody was injured when the sauna caught fire in a highrise apartment building in the Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue area Saturday night.

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NEWS 

Midtowners welcoming Syrian refugees

January 6, 2016August 1, 2017 Jason Sutcliffe

At least 19 Syrian refugees will find their way to Toronto because of the work of local groups and churches in the midtown area.

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Business NEWS 

King Falafel closes doors

January 5, 2016March 11, 2020 Jason Sutcliffe Eglinton Crosstown LRT, King Falafel

After almost 38 years as a staple in the Forest Hill community, serving Middle-Eastern cuisine, King Falafel has closed its doors for the last time.

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THAT WAS THEN. This is now.

Empringham Hotel 1903
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

November 19, 2020May 5, 2021 Jason Sutcliffe

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 Jason Sutcliffe
Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019February 6, 2020 Jason Sutcliffe
Yonge-Eglinton southeast
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 Jason Sutcliffe
Mt. Pleasant loop being built
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

When building transit was simpler at Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton

May 9, 2019November 24, 2020 Jason Sutcliffe
Hay wagons on Yonge Street
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

The days of hay wagons and streetcars on Yonge Street

February 1, 2019February 3, 2019 Jason Sutcliffe
Avoca bridge being torn down
*FEATURED THAT WAS THEN 

The viaduct that brought Moore Park into Toronto

December 1, 2018December 15, 2018 Jason Sutcliffe

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