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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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Arrest made after alleged sexual assault in Thorncliffe elevator

July 19, 2021July 20, 2021 Jay Garak forcible confinement, sexual assault, Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto Police

A 24-year-old man was charged with sexual assault and forcible confinement after an alleged attack Sunday in an apartment building elevator.

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Two teens wounded in Thorncliffe as shootings erupt across city

May 25, 2020May 25, 2020 Rodger Burnside Bleecker Street, Danforth Avenue, gunshots, Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto Police, Wellesley Street

Police are investigating a slew of shootings, including one in Thorncliffe Park, one in the St. James Town area and two along Danforth Avenue.

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Boy, 16, dead in late-night shooting at Leaside Park

April 6, 2020April 7, 2020 Jay Garak gunshots, Leaside Park, Overlea Boulevard, Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto Police

One person was pronounced dead at the scene, after police arrived at the area of Overlea Boulevard and Thorncliffe Park Drive to investigate multiple shots fired just before 11 p.m. Sunday night.

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Thorncliffe shooting leaves two seriously wounded

October 26, 2019November 12, 2019 Jay Garak shooting, Thorncliffe Park Drive, Toronto Police

Two people sitting in a parked car at a Thorncliffe Park Drive apartment building, south of Overlea Boulevard, were shot late last night, police say.

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July 13: Night Out fun begins at 2 p.m. in Thorncliffe

June 29, 2019July 10, 2019 Streeter staff Neighbours' Night Out, Thorncliffe Park Drive

Thorncliffe Park is holding its 14th annual Neighbours’ Night Out on July 13, at R.V. Burgess Park, 46 Thorncliffe Park Dr.

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July 14: Neighbours Night Out in Thorncliffe Park

June 30, 2018June 22, 2018 Streeter staff R.V. Burgess Park, Thorncliffe Park Drive

The 13th annual Neighbours Night Out in Thorncliffe Park, the biggest community event of the year, will be held on July 14 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the R.V. Burgess Park.

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Bruce McArthur’s ties with Leaside area may go beyond Mallory Crescent

February 4, 2018December 24, 2018 Brian Baker Andrew Kinsman, Bayview Avenue, Bruce McArthur, homicide, Mallory Crescent, McSorley’s, serial killing, Thorncliffe Park Drive

Alleged serial killer Bruce McArthur was reportedly a regular at McSorley’s Wonderful Saloon and Grill on Bayview Avenue, a 10-minute walk north from the south Leaside property where police have recovered human remains.