Midtown is still painted red after Liberal election sweep
After another close and hard-fought federal election, the same Liberal candidates won all the midtown races as in the previous two elections.
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NEWS
Man sought after synagogue sprayed with anti-Semitic graffiti
Police have released security camera images of a man being sought after a synagogue was vandalized yesterday.
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23 neighbourhoods free of new COVID cases despite uptick
As many as 23 Toronto neighbourhoods have fended off new cases of COVID-19 over the past three weeks, according to city figures.
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Noise petition aims to cut construction back to previous hours
Two city councillors have launched a petition to reduce the hours construction noise is allowed in Toronto.
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Outdoor pools opening today and next week — earlier than usual
Ten outdoor public pools across Toronto are welcoming swimmers today, with the rest to open a week from now — earlier than usual.
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Snow clearing extended to all city’s sidewalks, council decides
City councillors have voted to extend snow clearing to about 1,300 kilometres of sidewalks not already receiving the service.
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Bayview off this weekend’s road closures list, Allen Road coming
The city has announced ActiveTO road closures for this weekend and there is one popular stretch of road missing: the southern leg of Bayview.
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On-again-off-again outdoor recreation back again
Following an Ontario announcement yesterday, the city is reopening its outdoor recreational amenities — albeit with public health restrictions in place — as of May 22.
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Police chase armed man after Mercedes stolen, cruiser struck
A man faces 13 charges after police located a stolen Mercedes, had their own vehicle rammed and chased an armed suspect on foot, police said.
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Drop-off depots closed to public again
The city is closing drop-off depots — including transfer stations at Bermondsey, Ingram and Commissioners Street — as of today.
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Crackdown on large gatherings starting April 22
Toronto police may not be stopping folks who are out walking or driving, but they will be enforcing prohibitions against gatherings.
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Plans for 19-storey, affordable housing for young adults introduced
A project to build a highrise on Elm Ridge Drive to provide housing for young adults with developmental disabilities was presented April 6.
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Medical officer orders all Toronto schools closed for in-person learning
Medical health officer Dr. Eileen de Villa has ordered elementary and secondary schools closed and students to transition to remote learning.
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Little Jamaica heritage designation being put back on table
Councillor Josh Matlow will present a motion to city council to prioritize the designation of Little Jamaica as a heritage district.
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Shootings have doubled over five years, but may be dropping now
The number of shootings annually in Toronto in the past five years has nearly doubled over the previous decade, according to police figures.
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