Each ward getting additional speed camera—and more on the way
Toronto’s 50 speed cameras have been so successful in catching fast drivers and reducing speeds that more cameras are being added.
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Neighbourhood: Lawrence Park
Lawrence Park is a neighbourhood in North Toronto located between Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue and below Lawrence Avenue East to Blythwood Ravine in the south. It is often confused with nearby Lytton Park, which extends west of here to Bathurst Street.
Developers first purchased the land here in the early 20th century but development was stunted by the wars and the depression. These early developers billed the neighbourhood as being a “garden suburb” and “aristocratic” and many today would agree that they met their intentions; along with many of the neighbouring communities, Lawrence Park is among Toronto’s most affluent.
Feb. 11: Registration for summer CampTO begins
Registration for the city’s summer camp program, CampTO, running July 4 to Sept. 1, is set to begin at 7 a.m. on Feb. 11.
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Entertainment firm emerging from pandemic with new North Toronto digs
Abby Tobias is putting all of his chips on the table with Sole Power Entertainment’s move to a three-storey glass building at 3435 Yonge St.
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North Toronto Daily Updates
A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in North Toronto neighbourhoods.
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Man, 41, pistol-whipped and robbed after refusing to buy puppy
A 41-year-old man was pistol-whipped after he backed out of a chance to buy a puppy in the Sunnybrook Hospital area on Saturday, police said.
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Dec. 6: Find out how airspace changes affect our neighbourhoods
NAV Canada is holding a public consultation of particular interest to residents who have complained about aircraft noise.
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Nov. 24: Join Midtown and Don Valley cyclists
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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Petition aims to bring back Metro Toronto flag — with changes
An urban geographer and an arborist plan to petition city hall to have the former Metro Toronto flag reinstated as the city’s emblem.
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Oct. 27: Join Don Valley-Midtown cyclists
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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October: Become a Neighbourhood Climate Action Champion
The city is once again seeking Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions to help inspire local green projects.
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City recreation programs back, but you’ll need to be vaccinated
Proof of vaccination will be required for most people involved in the city’s fall recreation programs with registration opening this weekend.
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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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Sept. 25, 28: Start signing up for fall recreation programs
This fall marks the return of regular recreation programming for Toronto, where COVID-19 has impacted programming since March 2020.
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August 25: Join group of safe, connected cycling advocates
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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July 28: Attend meeting of safe, connected cycling advocates
The Cycle Don Valley Midtown group invites fellow cyclists to join them in advocating for safe and connected cycling routes.
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