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Existing Islamic centre at 4 Thorncliffe Park Dr.
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Metrolinx deal to move and expand Islamic centre meets criticism

February 5, 2022February 15, 2022 Ameer Shash Islamic Society of Toronto, masjid, Metrolinx, Ontario Line, Overlea, Thorncliffe Park Drive

The Islamic Society of Toronto deal to repurpose its Thorncliffe Park building into a multi-use religious centre has met with criticism.

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homicide victim
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Shooting of man found on ground in midtown now called a homicide

January 28, 2022January 29, 2022 Jay Garak Avenue Road, homicide, shooting, Toronto Police

The case of a man found on the ground with “life-threatening injuries” on Jan. 23 has become a homicide investigation.

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Alter Kakers looking for rehearsal space
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Looking for a place to play loud

January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 Dennis Hanagan band, city council, economic and community development committee, musicians

Toronto’s musicians who help generate $850 million annually to the city’s economy are seeing vital rehearsal spaces drying up.

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suspects after man pistol-whipped
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Man, 41, pistol-whipped and robbed after refusing to buy puppy

January 23, 2022January 24, 2022 Jay Garak assault, bulldog, dog, Pistol-Whipping, Toronto Police

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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shooting victim Bainbridge
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19-year-old shot and killed on Ingram Drive

January 22, 2022February 14, 2022 Jay Garak homicide, Ingram Drive, shooting, Toronto Police

Police are seeking two men seen fleeing after a 19-year-old man was fatally gunned down in the Amesbury area early this morning.

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Jordon Carter homicide victim
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Boy, 13, charged with murder after shooting of 15-year-old in East York

January 21, 2022January 24, 2022 Jay Garak and Ameer Shash Gamble Avenue, homicide, second-degree murder, shooting, Toronto Police

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested after a 15-year-old boy died of injuries after a shooting in East York late Wednesday evening.

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anti-maskers face to face with police
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Anti-maskers entering Canadian Tire store stopped by police

January 19, 2022January 21, 2022 Ameer Shash anti-maskers, Canadian Tire, Costco, COVID-19, demonstration, St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto Police

A group of anti-maskers were met  by police when they tried to stage an unmasked “shopping event” at a Canadian Tire store in the Junction.

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Golfer at Dentonia Park Golf Course
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Keep 18-hole golf course at Dentonia Park, committee says

January 12, 2022January 20, 2022 Rodger Burnside Brad Bradford, Dentonia Park, Taylor Creek Park, Victoria Park Avenue, Walk Toronto

A city committee is urging the existing 18 holes at the Dentonia Park Golf Course be maintained, despite calls to reduce it to nine holes.

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Parkdale pollinator garden
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BIAs falling short in creating pollinator gardens

January 10, 2022January 10, 2022 Dennis Hanagan bees, butterflies, Gord Perks, pollinator gardens

COVID restrictions have left small businesses wondering if they’ll survive, let alone helping insects survive with pollinator gardens.

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two shot in homicide investigation
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One arrested, two sought in homicide investigation

January 9, 2022January 10, 2022 Jay Garak homicide, second-degree murder, shooting, suspects, Toronto Police

A homicide investigation has led to the arrest of a man, 22, and two others are being sought after a shooting at Bloor and Church streets.

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Police car for second-degree murder story
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Man, 30, faces second-degree murder charge after woman’s death

January 5, 2022January 5, 2022 Jay Garak Clinton Street, College Street, homicide, second-degree murder, Toronto Police

A man has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a 30-year-old woman in the Palmerston-Little Italy neighbourhood.

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Public libraries like St. James Town closing
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Staffing shortages to shut down nearly half of city’s public libraries

January 4, 2022February 14, 2022 Rodger Burnside closures, COVID-19, Dawes Road Library, Forest Hill Library, Leaside Library, libraries, Locke library, St. James Town Library, Toronto Public Library, Victoria Village Library

Nearly half of all Toronto’s public libraries are closing as of Monday — but not due to COVID-19 precautions.

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shooter in Dundas shooting
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Two men shown in pictures and video from Dundas shooting investigation

January 4, 2022January 6, 2022 Jay Garak Dundas Street East, organized crime, robbery, shooting, Toronto Police, video

Images and video have been released by police today as investigators seek to identify two men suspected in the Dundas shooting on Dec. 12

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police cars file photo for collision story
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Police say they were shot at after chasing down suspect in collision

December 26, 2021December 28, 2021 Jay Garak attempted murder, collision, conducted energy weapon, fail to remain, Hilton Street, St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto Police

It began with a Christmas Day collision in Forest Hill and escalated to two attempted murder and 10 other charges being filed.

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20-year-old murder victim
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20-year-old gunned down in Lawrence Heights on Christmas Eve

December 26, 2021December 28, 2021 Jay Garak gunshots, homicide, Replin Road, Toronto Police, Varna Drive

Homicide officers are investigating the death of a 20-year-old man after he was shot in Lawrence Heights on Christmas Eve.

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That was then.

Empringham Hotel 1903
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From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

November 19, 2020May 5, 2021 Eric McMillan

The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danfoirth and Dawes from the late 1800s into the 1980s.

Queen and Waverley 1903
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Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?

February 27, 2020March 4, 2020 Eric McMillan
Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915
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When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019February 6, 2020 Eric McMillan
Yonge-Eglinton southeast
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Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019 Eric McMillan

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