Shootings have doubled over five years, but may be dropping now
The number of shootings annually in Toronto in the past five years has nearly doubled over the previous decade, according to police figures.
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Stolen car recovered with 4-year-old in back seat
A 23-year-old man faces 12 charges after police recovered a stolen car that had a four-year-old child in the rear seat.
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Planning for affordable housing in Oakwood-Vaughan
Residents of the Oakwood-Vaughan community came together on March 8 to begin planning for affordable housing in their neighbourhood.
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Eight COVID-19 cases at St. James Town grocery store in week
The Food Basics grocery store in St. James Town has recorded eight positive tests for COVID-19 among its staff over the past six days.
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No working smoke alarms at fatal Gainsborough Road fire: report
There were no working smoke alarms in the house on Gainsborough Road where fire killed four people in January, an investigation has found.
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Woman crossing St. Clair East struck by vehicle, suffers serious injuries
A 58-year-old woman is in hospital with serious head injuries after being struck while crossing St. Clair Avenue East yesterday afternoon.
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Puppetmongers learn new tricks to reach broader audience
Coming up to their 50th anniversary, Puppetmongers Theatre is looking to continue its legacy beyond its Leslieville base.
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Mayor promises to give Little Jamaica the attention it deserves
The City of Toronto is ready to help Little Jamaica, Mayor John Tory told a virtual public meeting on March 4.
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Milllion-dollar donation for Michael Garron Hospital
A donation by Moez and Marissa Kassam has brought Michael Garron Hospital closer to completing its transformation and community initiatives
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Human remains on George Street identified as missing woman
Human remains discovered at 291 George St. have been identified as the body of a 32-year-old woman who had been
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Vehicle driver arrested on firearm charges after fleeing on foot into Don Valley
A 21-year-old faces firearm-related and other charges when a vehicle stop led to a manhunt for the driver in the Don Valley.
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Little Jamaica to have its voice heard on March 4
Toronto-St. Paul’s councillor Josh Matlow hosts a public conversation March 4 to discuss the future of Little Jamaica.
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The winners and losers in December’s photo radar sweepstakes
Drivers on Stanley Avenue received the most number of tickets issued by one of the city’s photo radar devices in December.
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In-person festivities shut down up to July 1
The in-person events of a long list of celebrations right up to July 1 have been cancelled by the city, though some plan to continue online.
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McSorley’s Saloon and Grill re-opens in Leaside after temporary closure
Popular Leaside restaurant McSorley’s Saloon and Grill re-opens today after temporarily closing in January.
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