7 h. ago Police arrest multiple people at opposing immigration demonstrations in Toronto

TORONTO — Toronto police say they have arrested six people at a pro- and anti-immigration demonstration as the opposing groups faced off at a park. Police say one person was arrested for assault and have not provided more information about the reason of the other arrests. DEMONSTRATION : (UPDATE)Bloor St. W & Christie St. area-6 […]

Events

34 h. ago Ontario municipalities urge Ford to reconsider plan to ditch speed cameras

Ford reacted to news earlier this week that 17 automated speed cameras were cut down in Toronto over two nights, saying if municipalities don't ditch them, he will.

Politics

56 h. ago Randall Denley: Championing speeders is an awkward look for law

What’s the message? Vandalize a speed camera and the premier will take up your case?

Sport

4 d. ago Speed cameras cut down, Premier Doug Ford wants to scrap them all

Lights, camera, action cut! No it’s not the latest horror movie to premier at TIFF, but what appeared to be an organized effort to cut down 16 speed enforcement cameras across the city. With many criticizing the deployment of the cameras as a cash grab, the acts of vandalism sparked Ontario Premier Doug Ford […]

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4 d. ago Doug Ford tells Ontario municipalities he will get rid of automated speed cameras if they don’t

The premier called the cameras nothing but a cash grab and suggested ‘huge signs, big flashing lights’ to slow down traffic near schools

Politics

4 d. ago WARMINGTON: Like vandals have been trying to do, premier says ‘tax grab’ cameras need to go

Calling it a rapacious “tax grab,” the war on automated school-zone speed cameras just recruited a big booster in the battle against Big Brother by the name of Premier Doug Ford. There may be no more need to wait for the next group of people with hacksaws to cut down photo speed cameras because Ford […]

Economics

4 d. ago ‘Tax grab’: Ford considers forcing cities to get rid of automated speed cameras

Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles said the premier's comments were 'idiotic' and accused him of planning to make the province's roads less safe.

Economics

4 d. ago Multiple Toronto speed cameras ‘vandalized’ overnight, city says

The City of Toronto says multiple automated speed enforcement cameras were 'vandalized' overnight Tuesday.

Other

5 d. ago Toronto Police investigating after speed camera cut down for 7th time

Toronto Police say they are investigating a vandalized speed camera on Parkside Drive, which was cut down for the seventh time in recent months.

Economics

6 d. ago Toronto’s most vandalized speed camera targeted for 7th time

A group of High Park area residents accused the city of failing to do enough to slow traffic in their neighbourhood after an infamous Parkside Dr. speed camera was vandalized for the seventh time in less than a year. A statement from the group Safe Parkside said residents woke Sunday to find the speed camera […]

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8 d. ago Traffic enforcement cameras to be installed at 2 Calgary intersections

Calgary police have received approval from the province of Alberta to install red light and speed enforcement cameras at two dangerous intersections in the city.

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8 d. ago Ontario region expects to generate $9.8M from speed enforcement cameras in 2025

The Waterloo Region says it has handed out tens of thousands of tickets since launching its new automated speed camera program in February.

Economics

1 week ago U.S. tourist leaves rave review of Toronto visit and here's what they said

Although it was a frustrating long weekend for many Toronto residents, thanks to the heavy traffic caused by multiple overlapping events, such as the CNE and the Air Show, some tourists, including this one, managed to still appreciate the city's charm through all the gridlock and commotion. The U.S. tourist, who was visiting the city from Texas, left Toronto a glowing review on Reddit, where their thread quickly amassed 550 upvotes and over 140 comments. "I just wrapped up a 3-day visit to your city (visiting from Texas), and I've got to say, I absolutely loved it," they wrote. Hello Torontoniansbyu/Adventurous-Hold5918 intoronto"Toronto has such a unique vibe, I can't really compare it to any American city. It feels like its own thing, and it's super cool." Despite their overwhelmingly positive review, the tourist couldn't help but deduct some points for the city's bumper-to-bumper congestion. "The ...

Society

2 w. ago Unlock the full potential of your Toronto bungalow by converting it to a multiplex

Are you making the most out of your Toronto home? There's no better time than the present to unlock your house's full potential, and there's no better crew to convert it into a multiplex than GTA-based Plexcon Construction.Plexcon Construction is a company addressing Toronto's "Missing Middle." The Missing Middle is a term used to describe how low-rise, multi-rise, and multi-unit housing types like duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes are often absent in urban neighbourhoods dominated by high-rise condos or single-family homes.It's causing middle-income families and young professionals to be priced out of homeownership. And while Toronto's population is growing, the demand for housing will only increase — but multiplex conversions could be the solution.Multi-family conversionsLocal zoning laws allow homeowners up to four units on residential lots, and a fifth unit through a garden suite or laneway home. Plexcon Construction offers end-to-end co...

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4 w. ago Rumours swirl that Whole Foods may be closing multiple Toronto grocery stores

Bombshell claims about Whole Foods potentially closing not just one, but multiple Toronto locations have been circulating on social media as of Friday morning from people who say they are current employees impacted by the shutdowns.In a subreddit dedicated to news about the grocery empire, one user posted that the chain is preparing to shutter the store they allegedly work at in just a matter of days."Both Leaside and Yonge and Sheppard locations in Toronto, Canada are closing next week," they wrote shortly after 8 a.m Friday. They continued on to say that they were informed during a team huddle earlier that morning, bemoaning the last-minute layoff process.A post to the r/wholefoods community on Reddit Friday morning broke the news of the alleged closure from someone who says they currently work at one of the Toronto stores set to close in the coming days.The stores in question are said to be the Leaside location near...

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4 w. ago Whole Foods confirms it's closing multiple Toronto grocery stores

Bombshell claims about Whole Foods closing not just one, but multiple Toronto locations have been circulating on social media as of Friday morning from people who say they are current employees impacted by the shutdowns.And, the company has now confirmed the allegations.In a subreddit dedicated to news about the grocery empire, one user posted that the chain is preparing to shutter the store where they allegedly work in just a matter of days."Both Leaside and Yonge & Sheppard locations in Toronto, Canada are closing next week," they wrote shortly after 8 a.m Friday. They continued on to say that they were informed during a team huddle earlier that morning, bemoaning the last-minute layoff process.The Leaside location in question is at 1860 Bayview Ave., near Eglinton Ave. E, while the Yonge and Sheppard store is in the Hullmark Centre at 4771 Yonge St.A post to the r/wholefoods community on Reddit Friday ...

Economics