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More arrests after fireworks allegedly aimed at crowds

July 5, 2021July 6, 2021 Jay Garak Ashbridges Bay, fireworks, Toronto Police, Weapons, Woodbine Beach

At least eight teenagers and young adults face charges after fireworks were allegedly fired at beach-goers and officers on Woodbine Beach.

Jane Anderson picking up litter on beach

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Picking up butts tops resident’s efforts to clean up beaches

April 26, 2021April 30, 2021 Dennis Hanagan A Greener Future, Ashbridges Bay, beaches, Brad Bradford, Jane Anderson, Kew-Balmy Beach, litter, Mark Mattson, Paula Fletcher, R.C. Harris Treatment Plant, Swim Drink Fish, Toronto Lakefront Community, Woodbine Beach

Beach resident Jane Anderson has had her fill of cigarette butts. In her free time she combs the green spaces

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Charges laid in fatal boat crash near Woodbine Beach

September 18, 2020September 18, 2020 Rodger Burnside Ashbridges Bay, criminal negligence, Toronto Police, Traffic Services, Woodbine Beach, Woodbine Park

Two weeks after the fatal boat crash near Woodbine Beach, a man has been charged with criminal negligence, police report.

Woodbine Beach sex assault investigation

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Sexual assault suspect returned to Woodbine Beach site next day

August 10, 2020August 11, 2020 Jay Garak sexual assault, Toronto Police, Woodbine Beach

A man was arrested for sexual assault after returning to the scene of the alleged attack in the Woodbine Beach area, police said.

alleged site of kidnapping and sexual assault

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Kidnapping and sexual assault alleged aboard boat near Woodbine Beach

July 15, 2020 Jay Garak kidnapping, sexual assault, Toronto Police, Woodbine Beach

A 54-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping and sexual assault after an alleged incident off-shore in the Woodbine Beach area four days ago.

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Beaches-Leslieville Daily Updates: March–April 2020

April 30, 2020June 18, 2020 Streeter staff Brad Bradford, cancellations, coronavirus, Distantly, Easter Parade, essential workplaces, extreme weather, farmers' market, garbage, gunshots, homicide, long-term care, Main Street Terrace, Michael Garron Hospital, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, parks, Toronto Police, Torstar, trees, Woodbine Beach, yard waste

A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Beaches-Leslieville neighbourhoods.

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Gatherings in parks dropping, enforcement officers find

April 12, 2020April 13, 2020 Jay Garak coronavirus, Municipal Licensing And Standards, pandemic, parks, playground, Sherwood Park, Sunnybrook Park, Woodbine Beach

The number of people congregating in parks and using parks amenities seems to be falling, according to enforcement officers.

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Police blitz to hit parks over holiday weekend

April 10, 2020April 12, 2020 Jay Garak coronavirus, off-leash area, pandemic, parks, playground, Sherwood Park, Sunnybrook Park, Woodbine Beach

Toronto police warn they are watching public parks closely over four days — starting today — to enforce social distancing and stop use of park facilities.

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Beaches-Leslieville Daily Updates: January–February 2020

February 29, 2020April 13, 2020 Streeter staff bike lanes, child pornography, child sexual abuse, Danforth Avenue, Danforth Study, Fox Theatre, garbage, homicide, John Tory, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Peter MacKay, photo radar, Queen Street East, racism, Toronto Hydro, Toronto Police, Victoria Park Avenue, Winter Stations, Winterlicious, Woodbine Beach

A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Beaches-Leslieville neighbourhoods.

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‘Noodle Feed’ art installation pulled from beach exhibit

February 27, 2020April 12, 2020 Rodger Burnside KG&A, Noodlefeed, Winter Stations, Woodbine Beach

The “Noodle Feed” exhibit was withdrawn because the “popularity of this installation caused tears in the fabric,” Winter Stations said this morning.

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Winter Stations art installation pulled from beach exhibit

February 26, 2020April 12, 2020 Rodger Burnside Noodlefeed, Winter Stations, Woodbine Beach

Visitors viewing the Winter Stations exhibit on Woodbine Beach this morning found one installation, “Noodlefeed,” missing.

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Feb. 18–April 1: Winter Stations art exhibit on the beach

February 4, 2019July 11, 2019 Streeter staff art installations, Victoria Park Avenue, Winter Stations, Woodbine Avenue, Woodbine Beach

Winners of the fifth annual Winter Stations competition will be on display, ready to interact with visitors on Woodbine Beach starting Feb. 18.

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Strange-looking Winter Stations run riot on beach

February 19, 2018February 19, 2018 Rodger Burnside Ashbridges Bay, Family Day, Winter Stations, Woodbine Beach

Seven new winter Stations have planted themselves over lifeguard stations across the snow-covered sands of Ashbridges Bay, officially launching on Family Day.

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