Crime reaches record highs in 2019—but also some lows
Toronto endured more shootings and violence in 2019, but the number of deaths dropped significantly, according to end-of-year data from Toronto Police.
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Neighbourhood: Allenby
On the northwest corner of Eglinton Ave. and Avenue Rd. is the small community of Allenby. The neighbourhood is mostly residential, save for the busy commercial strip on Eglinton, home to the widely known Yitz’s Deli.
Murder rate down from last year’s record — so far
After a record-breaking year for homicides, the murder rate in 2019 is shaping up to be much lower — coming closer to the levels of earlier years.
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The secret to a great open-concept design
Good continuity is the secret to a harmonious, open-concept home. One space blends into the next with a common theme throughout.
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June 17: Public consultation on city council
A meeting is being held in North Toronto on June 17, a public session the city is holding to seek residents’ ideas about decision making in Toronto
Read moreMay 25: Hockey equipment collected at Forest Hill arena
Used but functional hockey equipment and skates are being collected at Larry Grossman Forest Hill Memorial Arena to be taken to hockey teams in the Yukon.
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Man shot at midtown gas station dies 13 days later
A man has died in hospital nearly two weeks after having been shot beside his Jeep while pumping gas at a station near Avenue Road and Eglinton Avenue West.
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Jan. 31: Wedding open house at Eglinton Grand
A wedding open house will be held at the Eglinton Grand event theatre, 400 Eglinton Ave. W., on Jan. 31 from 6 to 9 p.m.
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Parked delivery vehicles are helping cause traffic nightmare
The problem is reaching a crescendo of sorts: the number of delivery vehicles parked and double parked on our streets, both residential and commercial.
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Would you like some law with your latte?
When you think of a law firm, the picture that usually comes to mind is a stuffy, corporate atmosphere, but that is not the case at Lawyers & Lattes.
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Local weed shop open despite police raids, arrests
A local weed shop is continuing to do business — brisk business apparently — more than a week after it was among cannabis dispensaries closed by police.
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Rosedale, Leaside leading rise in midtown house prices
For all the talk of a slowdown in house sales and a buyer’s market in this city, real estate prices are rising steadily, according to the latest figures.
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Oct. 2: Eglinton-Lawrence candidates meeting
The LPRO is hosting a candidates’ meetings for Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence on Oct. 2 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Eglinton St. George’s United Church.
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June 30–Sept. 2: Gallery City on Eglinton Way
Gallery City will begin June 30, with local artisan’s works featured at Eglinton Avenue West businesses.
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Midtown Liberals save one, lose everything else
Premier Kathleen Wynne barely holds her seat, as NDP and PC take the rest in midtown Toronto in the provincial election on June 7.
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June 12: Eglinton Park Master Plan public meeting
The City of Toronto will be holding a public consultation meeting about the Eglinton Park Master Plan on June 12 from 7 to 9 p.m.
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