Less than two weeks ago, a cyclist was killed after being hit by the driver of a large dump truck near Queen’s Park on Bloor Street East. Hundreds showed up for a…
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Outpouring of support for Toronto city councillor who made daring citizen’s arrest
Jon Burnside helped perform a citizen’s arrest outside the Leaside Home Depot on Wednesday morning after witnessing two men trying to steal items from the retailer. And his phone has been ringing…
Toronto City Council approves renaming Yonge-Dundas Square to Sankofa Square
Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square will officially be renamed Sankofa Square. On Thursday, Toronto city councillors voted 17-6 in favour of proceeding with the plan to rename Yonge-Dundas Square, despite a meeting earlier this…
City approves motion to study bridge to Toronto Island
Toronto City Council approved a motion by Councillor Jon Burnside, Ward 16 Don Valley, on Thursday to study the creation of a link (or a bridge) between mainland Toronto and Toronto Island,…
Former chief planner Jennifer Keesmaat set to secure deal to develop city property
According to a new city report, the company behind a potential collaboration that would see a city property transferred to a private developer is headed up by Jennifer Keesmaat, the former chief…
Toronto Blue Jays reveal new City Connect uniform but not everyone is impressed
The Toronto Blue Jays revealed their new “night mode”-inspired City Connect uniforms on Thursday, and the design evoked some mixed reactions among fans. The uniform, featuring a dark blue base and a…
New Jays City Connect jerseys possibly leaked online ahead of unveiling
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto Blue Jays Sports MLB Baseball But a fan and Blue Jays themselves poured cold water on leak Published May 27, 2024 • Last updated 1 hour ago • 2…
Popular Leaside city councillor Jaye Robinson has passed away
A statement issued by the office of city councillor Jaye Robinson has confirmed that the long-time Leaside community advocate has passed away. “We are deeply saddened to announce that Councillor Jaye Robinson…
One the eve of May the 4th, Toronto dubbed the most Star Wars-obsessed city
Every year on May 4, millions of Star Wars fanatics worldwide celebrate a galaxy far, far away to commemorate George Lucas’s beloved creation. As ‘May the 4th’ approaches, a new study analyzed…
Scary train fire in busy Ontario city renews concern about Toronto’s rail traffic
Over the weekend in London, Ontario, a Canadian Pacific Kansas City Limited train passed through the city engulfed in flames. Residents, accustomed to seeing trains along their routes, were shocked as several…