Danforth experiment proved benefits of bike lanes
A pop-up demonstration of bike lanes gave us a glimpse of what Danforth could look like, reconfigured to give cyclists and pedestrians priority over cars.
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Evacuated Parliament Street residents hold vigil for their homes
Residents of 650 Parliament St. and their supporters held a candlelight vigil yesterday to mark one year since they were evacuated from their apartments.
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Chris Locke credits weird chats with his dad on boardwalk for his comedy
Stand-up comedian Chris Locke remembers fondly the days he spent along the Beach boardwalk learning about life from his dad.
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Two men sought for theft over $5,000 after purses stolen
Two males are being sought for theft after purses containing money were stolen last month from two hotels in the Don Valley area.
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Arrest for stabbing at Beaches jazz fest
A 19-year-old man has been charged five days after the alleged stabbing at the Beaches International Jazz Festival on Thursday.
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Donations pour into robbed community arts centre
Within five days of a break-in, the Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre has drawn donations of more than $25,000 and a room full of instruments.
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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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Tears in the rain and words of hope: One year after the Danforth shootings
Rain mixed with tears in the heart of Greektown on Monday, as the Danforth community gathered to mark the first anniversary of the mass shooting.
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East end benefits from rapid Bike Share expansion in 2019
It should be easier to grab a pair of wheels for a bike ride in east-end neighbourhoods with an extensive expansion of the city’s Bike Share system.
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The ‘urban oasis’ amid the towers
Toronto mayor John Tory remembers the old College Park and witnessed the park’s decline firsthand, he told about 150 people who attended its reopening.
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Two men in 50s charged after murder in Parkwoods
Two men face first-degree murder charges after a man found at a Parkwoods-area apartment building succumbed to stabbing wounds
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Lane naming reflects Edna Beange’s life of activism
The new had better be kept clean and accessible, Don Valley West MP Rob Oliphant warned. “Edna is watching,” he said.
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Leaside High sends 26 to OFSAA track, earns eight medals
It was the individual stories that helped the Leaside High School track team excel at this year’s OFSAA meet in
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Downchild shuts down Bloor for block party
Toronto musical institution Downchild Blues Band, joined by big-name friends, gave 10,000 fans filling Bloor Street just what they wanted Saturday night.
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No motive for Danforth shooting found in police investigation
Toronto police still don’t know why Faisal Hussain shot up Danforth Avenue, killing two young girls and wounding others before killing himself, last summer.
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