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: Yonge-Eglinton
Six charged, guns and drugs seized in Mount Pleasant robbery investigation
A robbery investigation in the Mount Pleasant area eventually resulted in six arrests and the seizure of firearms and illicit drugs.
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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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Picture-worthy treats come to midtown at Mermaid Cafe
Mermaid Cafe’s whimsical, mermaid-themed café decor provides a perfect backdrop for customers to create eye-catching Instagram posts.
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Crown N Glory loves your curly hair
Crown N Glory Natural Hair Studio opened in a new location in Midtown after being forced from its former place in the neighbourhood by condos.
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Stag Shop brings the sexy back to Yonge and Eglinton
Recently opened Stag Shop has created an inclusive and comfortable environment for people to shop for products to enhance sexual well-being.
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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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Crepes and coffee shop brings Russian tradition to Yonge-Eglinton
SAVA Crepes and Coffee, a café that serves sweet and savoury crepes, as well as coffee purchased from other local
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Writer and former Hells Angels head Donny Petersen reported dead at 74
Donny Petersen, author and former president of the Hells Angels motorcycle club in downtown Toronto, has reportedly died at age 74.
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Death of man in midtown apartment deemed homicide, Toronto man arrested
A 30-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after an autopsy indicated a death was homicide, police said.
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Colle seeking speculation tax to curb ‘out-of-control’ housing prices
Egliinton-Lawrence councillor Mike Colle is seeking support for a provincial tax on speculation in the housing market.
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Playa Cabana’s Mexican beach vibe welcomed at Yonge-Eglinton
Despite challenges of the pandemic and construction in the neighbourhood, Playa Cabana Bar Esquina has thrived since opening in midtown.
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The Padaria story began in Brazil with friends meeting on Facebook
Despite the challenges of opening during the pandemic, Padaria’s owners couldn’t be more pleased with the positive reception they’ve had.
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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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Sidewalk, curb-lane patios to become permanent dining experience in Toronto
The city’s executive committee yesterday approved extending the CaféTO initiative allowing sidewalk and curb-lane patios indefinitely.
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