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.
Read more
NEWS
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.
Read more
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.
Read more
Pedestrian hit in bus shelter by speeding car
A pedestrian was critically injured and a driver was arrested at the site of a collision near Don Mills Road and Gateway Boulevard.
Read more
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.
Read more
Care of city’s ravines important to Indigenous people
The negative effect of invasive species on native vegetation and wildlife has to be looked at by the city, Isaac Crosby says.
Read more
It all started with an attack on a man and his dog….
An alleged assault of a man and his dog in the Mount Pleasant area led to a police pursuit by car and foot across Toronto neighbourhoods.
Read more
Dog poop bins installed for when you’re out walking the dog
Ten “dog poop” bins have been set up across the city in a pilot project to see if dog waste collection in street litter bins is feasible.
Read more
Joggers, strollers and cyclists back on the roads for ActiveTO
Cars and trucks were replaced by pedestrians and cyclists on the Bayview Extension, River Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East this weekend.
Read more
Wind storm brings down trees and power lines, damages cars
Fallen trees and branches were reported in many communities as the city was hit by wind up to 75 kilometres per hour.
Read more
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.
Read more
High-end vehicle thefts up in midtown, police warn
Residential areas in 53 Division have seen a hike in vehicle thefts, with the high-end targets including Toyotas, Lexuses and Land Rovers.
Read more
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.
Read more
Eleven schools across city closed by COVID this week
Four more schools in two parts of town have been closed by the Toronto District School Board today for COVID-19 investigations.
Read more
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.
Read more