48 h. ago Toronto grocery store permanently closing and you might be able to live there soon

A neighbourhood grocery store is officially preparing to close its doors for good next week, and you might soon be able to live in the space where it's thrived for several years.Silva Groceries Ltd., located at 1921 Davenport Rd., is known for its fresh produce, pantry staples, flowers, and seedlings. The store has been a go-to spot for locals for years, but as the neighbourhood evolves, change is on the horizon, and the building is proposed to be redeveloped into a five-storey mixed-use structure.An application for the development of the building has been submitted to the City and is currently under review. If approved, the 3,000-square-foot building will be transformed into a modern space with 19 residential units and commercial space on the ground floor.The building's design is proposed by Ambient Designs Ltd., the firm behind the stylish Ethica Coffee Roasters building on Sterling Road.The project proposes to include four parking spaces at the rear, which will be acces...

Other

58 h. ago Woman spat bloody saliva into Vancouver officer’s mouth during arrest, police allege

Police were called to a residential building near Clark Drive and East 12th Avenue early on Monday for a report of someone causing a disturbance and threatening people.

Events

3 d. ago Man, 41, allegedly stole 80 fire extinguishers from Toronto residential buildings

A 41-year-old man is facing some heat after allegedly stealing more than 80 fire extinguishers from residential buildings across the city. Toronto Police allege the accused stole the extinguishers from various properties between November 2023 and this month, then sold the stolen property using several online platforms. Police said that following the arrest, seven fire […]

Events

5 d. ago Chiefs WR Xavier Worthy sues woman who accused him of assault

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy sued his former girlfriend who accused him of attacking her, alleging the woman assaulted him and stole or destroyed more than $150,000 in cash and property. Worthy filed the lawsuit Monday against Tia Jones in Williamson County, Tex., where the two lived and where Worthy played college football […]

Events

1 week ago Redevelopment plans at former Viscount Bennett site raises concerns for residents

The proposal would make way for eight residential buildings including a trio of 16-storey towers along Crowchild Trail in Calgary's southwest.

Sport

3 w. ago A dozen Toronto houses could be torn down for two huge towers

A quiet block of houses on a low-density Toronto street could be in for a major shakeup.Gairloch Developments and Fairway Developments have filed plans with the City of Toronto to redevelop a group of properties spanning 59 – 81 Lawton Boulevard, a block home to a dozen house-form buildings.All homes currently on site would be torn down to make way for the new residential complex.The developers have signed on local firm architects—Alliance, known for its minimalist landmarks like the Four Seasons Hotel and Residences, to design a pair of high-rise residential buildings standing 38 and 43 storeys tall.The towers are slated to rise to approximate heights of 143 and 130 metres, orders of magnitude taller than the surrounding low- and mid-rise urban fabric.Despite a massive disparity between the proposal size and the existing built form on Lawton Boulevard, the proposal site's position a short distance north of St. Clair subway station puts it within a Major Transit Station ...

Other

4 w. ago Toronto house built in 1858 has survived 150 years of change around it

If you live or work in Toronto's King-Spadina neighbourhood, you've most likely passed by this Toronto house numerous times without giving it a second thought.However, you might not know that the H.S. Strathy House at 342 Adelaide St. W. is a property that has weathered more than 150 years of change around it.Originally built in 1858, the two-storey home has endured well over a century of urban transformation, and somehow, against all odds, has resisted the wave of high-rises and entertainment venues that now surround it.The house, which was constructed in the Second Empire architectural style, has undergone a few alterations over the years. In 1876, a mansard roof was added, and the front store addition was added in 1912.H.S. Strathy House in 1950. Photo: City of Toronto Archives.Originally, the house was nestled in a modest residential and commercial area with buildings of a similar height, but now, it's dominated by the towering high-rises around it.In the 1920s, the propert...

Other