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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NEWS
Charges laid in investigation of two assaults called hate-motivated
A man has been arrested after two alleged assaults police are treating as hate-motivated — one in Deer Park and one downtown.
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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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Cannabis industry not going up in smoke over COVID-19
Cannabis dispensaries are excited to finally begun to reopen for in-store shopping and are optimistic about the future of cannabis culture.
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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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City, developer divided over condo towers on Davisville heritage site
The city and a developer aren’t seeing eye-to-eye over a proposal that would demolish heritage buildings at Yonge and Davisville.
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Apartment rents down from last year—way down in some neighbourhoods
Apartment rents in Toronto have fallen during the pandemic, with neighbourhoods experiencing drops up to 39 per cent, according to a survey.
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SIU investigating after man ‘in crisis’ shot by police
Investigation of a fatal altercation between Toronto police and a “person in crisis” in Davisville has been turned over to the SIU.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Residents say proposed Yonge-Eglinton development ignores their concerns
When the developer made its Yonge-Eglinton proposal to the city, it ignored locals’ expressed concerns, residents’ group says.
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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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