22 h. ago New TTC station will claim record for the deepest on the network

Ever find yourself on a TTC escalator and catch yourself wondering which station is the deepest? It's a question I asked myself on a recent commute, and one with an answer that wasn't quite as simple as I had envisioned. The TTC's deepest station has changed a few times over the years, and it's a title that will once again change hands in 2025 — or at least that's what we're told.But first, a quick glance back at the previous and current title-holders.Lawrence Station on the Line 1 Yonge–University long held the distinction of being the deepest subway station in town. With a depth of 18.3 metres below the intersection of Yonge and Lawrence, the station was the furthest commuters could descend below street level from its opening on March 31, 1973, until the Toronto–York Spadina subway extension (TYSSE) opened on December 17, 2017.This extension into the northwestern suburbs was carved out by tunnel boring machines at a lower average depth than the eastern ...

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4 d. ago Aerial views offer a rare glimpse over demolition of a TTC station

A long-term project to rebuild the TTC's Warden Station is now well underway, and demolition crews are making quick work of the transit hub's former bus terminal.The station's bus terminal was closed off to commuters at the start of 2025 following the completion of a temporary hub, paving the way for the teardown activity now converting the almost 57-year-old structure into piles of rubble and debris.It will eventually be replaced by a rebuilt Warden Station bus terminal that will feature two new elevators linking passengers between a pick-up/drop-off area, the station's concourse level and the subway platforms below.Aerial photos of the site captured in mid-March by local photographer Kotsy offer a unique perspective on the teardown of this transit infrastructure.In the set of images shared on Instagram, Kotsy notes the "big changes happening at Warden Station with the demolition of nine bus bays that were accessible only by stairs."Partially-demolished bus bays sit adjacent t...

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7 d. ago Border officials offer rare look inside Canada’s largest immigration holding centre

TORONTO — When Osama Al-Hadad arrived from Yemen and applied for asylum at Toronto’s Pearson airport, he was taken into custody because he lacked documentation to prove his identity. He spent over a month in Canada Border Services Agency’s immigration holding centre near the airport and was released on Feb. 19 after his identity was […]

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1 week ago $20 million Ontario mansion is the most expensive home ever sold in its area

The breathtaking $20 million Ontario mansion that broke a record as the highest-priced Lake Ontario property in its city's history is back on the market, and it doesn't take much to see how, exactly, it managed to crush that record.A newly-constructed, two-storey work of art resting on a 1.2-acre lot, 928 Lynnrod Court is quite possibly Mississauga's most talked about home, and you might just have the opportunity to call it home — if you can drum up a spare $20 million, of course.928 Lynnrod Court aerial view from Lake Ontario.The sprawling 13,000 sq. ft. mansion boasts 7 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, meaning there's ample space for a large family, guests, or to simply sleep in a new room every day of the week.Hey — if I could, I would, too.The front yard of the property features a lush garden that's fully fenced in, with a keypad and double gates that open up to a truly luxe 10-car driveway and four-car garage.The kitchen.The heart of the main floor, the kitchen ...

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1 week ago $20 million Ontario mansion sets record for most expensive home sold in its area

The breathtaking $20 million Ontario mansion just broke a record for the highest-priced home sale in the area, and one look at everything it has to offer should give you a pretty good idea why.A newly-constructed, two-storey work of art resting on a 1.2-acre lot, 928 Lynnrod Court is quite possibly Mississauga's most talked about home after recently setting a record for the highest-price home sale of a Lake Ontario property in Mississauga — and it sold off the market.928 Lynnrod Court aerial view from Lake Ontario.The sprawling 13,000 sq. ft. mansion boasts 7 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms, meaning there's ample space for a large family, guests, or to simply sleep in a new room every day of the week.Hey — if I could, I would, too.The front yard of the property features a lush garden that's fully fenced in, with a keypad and double gates that open up to a truly luxe 10-car driveway and four-car garage.The kitchen.The heart of the main floor, the kitchen features a number ...

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2 w. ago TTC station is currently being reduced to rubble ahead of futuristic replacement

A three-year closure of the TTC's Warden Station bus terminal kicked off at the start of the year, and much of the former station has been reduced to rubble as of mid-March 2025.The transit agency shut down the former bus terminal effective January 5, 2025, to launch a long-term project to demolish the aging concrete structure and replace it with a modern, accessible station and bus terminal. The new Warden Station bus terminal will feature two new elevators linking passengers between a pick-up/drop-off area, the station's concourse level, and the subway platforms below.TTCOther features of the new bus terminal will include improved signage and wayfinding to allow for easier navigation of the station.Since the closure began, the station has been served by a temporary bus terminal occupying the former south commuter parking lot, along with four additional bus stops outside of Warden Station.Commuters relying on pick-up and drop-off are now using a temporary waiting lot just off ...

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3 w. ago $6 million Ontario mansion is like having your own personal year

Ever dream of going on a luxury vacation without having to actually leave your house? This $6 million Ontario mansion might just be the perfect solution for that.Resting on a breathtaking lot that comes in at just under 26,000 sq. ft, 1540 Mississauga Road in, you guessed it, Mississauga, checks the three major boxes of location, lot size and square footage and then some.And it comes with some additional features that really up the fun factor.Aerial view of 1540 Mississauga Road.Located in the Lorne Park neighbourhood, the over-5,000 sq. ft. home is ideal for commuters, with the QEW, Lakeshore and Port Credit GO just a stone's throw away.For anyone keen to spend time in the great outdoors, the home, which is surrounded by wrought iron gates and mature trees, is also a mere 3-minute drive from the prestigious Mississauga Golf and Country Club and a 5-minute drive to the waterfront trail and Credit River.The in-ground pool.If spending time outdoors while still, technically, stayi...

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3 w. ago 2 youths among 3 people charged after Victoria Park Station stabbing

Three males, including two youths, are facing assault charges after a weekend stabbing at Victoria Park Station. Toronto Police said officers responded to the TTC station on Saturday at about 7:30 p.m. after an altercation involving the victim and three males in the bus bay area. The victim, a 44-year-old man, was stabbed in the […]

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