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A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in North Toronto neighbourhoods.

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Crane crashes across Mount Pleasant Station site

November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Rodger Burnside crane, Crosslinx Transit Solutions, Eglinton Avenue East, Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Matthew Pegg, Mt. Pleasant Road

A mobile crane collapsed at an Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction site, sending a man to hospital yesterday evening.

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Mischief charged in investigation of syringes left at school

September 23, 2020November 24, 2020 Rodger Burnside Eglinton Avenue East, Eglinton Junior Public School, Mt. Pleasant Road, Toronto Police

An arrest for mischief has been made in the investigation of syringes and other paraphernalia left at Eglinton Junior Public School.

Man on bike sought in syringes investigation

NEWS

Syringes and drug paraphernalia reported left at midtown school

September 23, 2020November 24, 2020 Rodger Burnside Eglinton Avenue East, Eglinton Junior Public School, Mt. Pleasant Road, Toronto Police

Members of a community safety team reported seeing a man leaving a package, which proved to contain syringes, by a midtown school.

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UPDATE: Two arrested in Roehampton assault, stabbing

August 25, 2020November 24, 2020 Streeter staff assault, Eglinton Avenue East, Mt. Pleasant Road, Roehampton Hotel, stabbing, Toronto Police

Two men have been arrested and charged in the investigation of an assault and multiple stabbing outside the Roehampton Residence.

Images of suspects in stabbing near Roehampton shelter

NEWS

Three sought in assault, stabbing near Roehampton shelter

August 24, 2020November 24, 2020 Rodger Burnside assault, Eglinton Avenue East, Mt. Pleasant Road, Northern Secondary School, protest, Roehampton Hotel, stabbing, Toronto Police

Images have been released of three men wanted in the investigation of an assault and multiple stabbing near the Roehampton homeless shelter.

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Midtown demonstrators divided in protest over homeless housing

August 16, 2020November 24, 2020 Rodger Burnside Broadway Avenue, demonstration, homelessness, John Tory, Josh Matlow, Mt. Pleasant Road, protest

A protest against homeless shelters in midtown drew about 100 residents but also an almost equal-sized group supporting the shelters.

Community Events THINGS TO DO

Aug. 19: Discuss the Roehampton Residence with city staff

August 5, 2020November 24, 2020 Streeter staff homelessness, Mt. Pleasant Road, physical distancing shelters, Roehampton Hotel

Midtown residents are invited to join a community engagement session on the Roehampton Residence at 808 Mt. Pleasant Road.

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Mount Pleasant concerned over physical distancing homeless shelter

August 3, 2020November 24, 2020 Brian Baker Broadway Avenue, homelessness, Josh Matlow, Mt. Pleasant Road, Roehampton Hotel

Residents and businesses near the Roehampton Hotel have expressed safety concerns with the introduction of the homeless shelter in the Mount Pleasant area.

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Mabel’s Fables is more than just a retail shop

March 13, 2020November 24, 2020 Brian Baker Jill Andrew, Josh Matlow, Mabel's Fables, Mt. Pleasant Road

The bookstore has provided my kids with the foundation for a lifelong love of reading. Imagine my ire when I discovered it is being forced out of business.