4 h. ago Parking lot next to Toronto park to be replaced by new community centre

A recently-closed parking lot facing a Toronto park is the proposed site of a new community centre.The City has announced plans for its Ramsden Park Community Recreation Centre, a new public facility planned to replace a former surface lot at 1020 Yonge St., immediately west of Rosedale Subway Station.The disused Toronto Parking Authority (Green P) surface lot along Yonge Street fronts onto Ramsden Park to the north and a City of Toronto Solid Waste Management Services facility to the west. Known as Car Park 269, it was a popular place for motorists visiting the public space until its permanent closure in mid-June 2023.While still very early on in the planning process, the City states that the new facility to be built on the lot's footprint will offer a six-lane, 25-metre-lane pool, a leisure pool, a gymnasium with a running track, multi-purpose spaces, and even access to Wi-Fi throughout the facility.The City plans to hire a design team for the project this Spring, followed by...

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6 h. ago Dickey’s Barbecue Opens in Toronto, Serving Authentic Texas BBQ

The Iconic BBQ Brand Continues Its Growth in Canada, Bringing Legendary Flavors to Toronto’s Food Scene Toronto, Ontario, March 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dickey’s Barbecue Restaurants, Inc., the world’s largest barbecue franchise, is excited to announce the opening of its latest location in Toronto, Ontario. Located at 2150 Bloor Street W In High Park […]

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9 h. ago If you don't like bats you might want to avoid these Toronto parks this spring

Spring is in the air, and Toronto wildlife is emerging after months of bitter cold, including several species of bats that have either migrated or spent their winters in hibernation, sheltered from the harsh temperatures.Bats are an essential part of the Greater Toronto Area's ecosystems, and, love them or hate them, you might be seeing a lot more of these flying critters in local parks this spring.A series of bat habitat structures will be installed in areas of the Martin Grove, Kipling, Islington and Royal York communities in the coming weeks.Bat boxes will be installed over a roughly six-week period starting this weekend, March 15, 2025, and lasting until April 31, 2025.The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), under contract to Metrolinx, will be carrying out the bat habitat installations in a series of local green spaces, including Deane Park, Silvercreek Park, Eden Valley Park and the parkette west adjacent to Kipling Woodlot.Wildlife authorities sta...

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47 h. ago Debate over proposed changes to Kalamoir Park in West Kelowna, B.C.

The proposed upgrades include parking lot improvements, wider trails, and a 2.4-metre-wide multi-use pathway.

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47 h. ago Man charged after police 'met with resistance' in Calgary parking lot

'I can't breathe, I can't breathe,' the man repeated in a video posted to social media, as a Calgary police officer said, 'hands behind your back'

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57 h. ago Infowars reporter Jamie White shot dead in Texas parking lot

Initial evidence shows that White was shot and killed in the parking garage of the apartment building where he lived.

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3 d. 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 d. ago Man torches Tesla chargers in South Carolina and catches clothes on fire

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — A man burned three Tesla chargers in a South Carolina parking lot and also apparently inadvertently set his clothes on fire, police said. The man spray-painted “long live the Ukraine” and a crude reference to President Donald Trump on the pavement next to the charging stations Friday near an outlet mall […]

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5 d. ago Small plane crashes in parking lot near southern Pennsylvania airport

Five people aboard small aircraft that went down just south of the Lancaster Airport in Manheim Township

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9 d. 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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1 week ago Free festival in Toronto will bring Ontario Place back to life

A breathtaking free arts festival will soon be taking over Toronto's Trillium Park, bringing life — and light — back to Ontario Place.Returning for its 6th year, the annual Lumiere Festival is gearing up for their brightest year yet, decorating Trillium Park with 14 original works by Ontario-based artists and designers.While news surrounding Ontario Place and Trillium Park is all too frequently disappointing, given the provincial government's plans to redevelop the public space into a luxury spa with an enormous parking lot, Lumiere marks a rare bit of positivity surrounding the waterfront property.Running from March 10 to April 4, you'll be able to explore over a dozen inventive, illumuminated works, ranging from illustrations to sculptures, and more than a few interactive works that defy categorization.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Ontario Place (@ontarioplace)T...

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1 week ago Brazen shooting in Surrey Best Buy parking lot leaves one dead

At time of the attack, the victim was sitting inside a vehicle in the parking lot at the busy intersection of Scott Road and 80th Avenue

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1 week ago Stunning residential towers and new park to transform quiet Toronto block

A quiet block of residential and commercial properties near Toronto's Victoria Park and Danforth intersection could soon be transformed with a major development.Plans are in the works to redevelop an assembly of properties southeast of Victoria Park Avenue and Danforth Avenue, spanning 507-513 Victoria Park Avenue and 4-14 Thora Avenue.Developer Sigma Group has filed an application with the City of Toronto seeking to bring a pair of towers to the site that would rise to heights of 39 storeys (127.5 metres) and 16 storeys (58 metres).The towers' designs from Gabriel Fain Architects feature offset massings and colourful grid-like exteriors that promise to add some visual pop to the area.Plans call for a mixed-use configuration, with the majority of the floor area — a total of 43,674.9 square metres — dedicated to residential space, including 578 rental residential units.Almost half of these units would be capable of accommodating families, with 46.5 percent in the for...

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1 week ago Eclectic Toronto house with views of the lake on sale for $5 million

Tucked away in The Beaches, 2 Park Avenue isn't just another luxury home — it's a slice of Toronto history wrapped in modern elegance.Originally built in 1911, this house has seen it all, explains listing agent Roxane Bryce. From its early days as an investment property in the late 19th century to housing prominent members of Toronto's Jewish community in the 1920s and 1930s, 2 Park Ave. has more stories than your average history book.The living room. It was once home to David Abramowitz, a businessman and key figure in the Toronto Zionist Organization, who, along with his wife Sarah, actively helped Jewish immigrants settle in Canada.Tons of windows make for a bright space. Over the years, the four-bedroom, five-bathroom home has played host to teachers, lawyers, and even a professor of plumbing who took his expertise to Malaysia.The breakfast area. Fast forward to today, and this 4,600-square-foot home has been completely reimagined, but ha...

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2 w. ago Toronto man, 62, charged with attempted murder after Moss Park attack

A 62-year-old Toronto man is charged with attempted murder after a person was critically injured over the weekend during an attack in the Moss Park area. Toronto Police said they responded to a wounding call on Saturday at about 5:30 p.m. in the Sherbourne-Shuter Sts. area, where two people had a verbal altercation in a […]

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2 w. ago Calgary woman stabbed at Montgomery, suspects apprehended at Market Mall

Calgary police say a woman has been taken to hospital after sustaining multiple stab wounds in northwest Calgary. The incident occurred at 11:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Emergency services crew transported the woman from Market Mall to Foothills hospital. Police say her condition is not life-threatening. Police also apprehended two suspects in a parking lot outside […]

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3 w. ago Two charged after officers break up fight – right outside police headquarters

Two people face charges following a fight outside St. Thomas police headquarters. The confrontation initially started in a Talbot Street parking lot, where a suspect drove their vehicle at another vehicle multiple times, police said. The driver of the vehicle that was struck drove to police headquarters seeking help and the other followed it to the […]

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3 w. ago $3 million Toronto home comes with sprawling yard and a sauna

Located in the heart of Toronto's storied Lytton Park neighbourhood, this $3 million home is a testament to classic Georgian design and comfortable living.A generous three-storey detached home sitting on an over 6000 square-foot lot, 170 Strathallan Boulevard is an idyllic home in an equally blissful neighbourhood.It's a home ripped straight from your white picket fence daydreams.The main entrance at 170 Strathallan.A gem among the Lytton Park treasure trove, the home is located within close proximity to a selection of local schools, including UCC, BSS, Havergal College, Allenby Junior Public School and Lawrence Park Collegiate, making it an ideal dwelling for growing families.The main floor.The classic Georgian facade of the home gives way to a bright, light-filled interior, with clean, white walls and light wood flooring, which do away with the more dated finishes often found in historic homes.The family room.Located on the main floor, the nearly 300 square-foot family room f...

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3 w. ago $3.4 million Toronto home comes with sprawling yard and a sauna

Located in the heart of Toronto's storied Lytton Park neighbourhood, this $3.4 million home is a testament to classic Georgian design and comfortable living.A generous three-storey detached home sitting on an over 6000 square-foot lot, 170 Strathallan Boulevard is an idyllic home in an equally blissful neighbourhood.It's a home ripped straight from your white picket fence daydreams.The main entrance at 170 Strathallan.A gem among the Lytton Park treasure trove, the home is located within close proximity to a selection of local schools, including UCC, BSS, Havergal College, Allenby Junior Public School and Lawrence Park Collegiate, making it an ideal dwelling for growing families.The main floor.The classic Georgian facade of the home gives way to a bright, light-filled interior, with clean, white walls and light wood flooring, which do away with the more dated finishes often found in historic homes.The family room.Located on the main floor, the nearly 300 square-foot family room...

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3 w. ago ‘Most wanted’ drug kingpin gunned down by rival gang in Mexico

One of Europe’s most wanted drug kingpins was taken out in Mexico in a suspected hit carried out by rival gang members. Convicted drug trafficker Marco Ebben, 32, of the Netherlands, once topped Europol’s “Most Wanted Fugitives” list before he was shot and killed in the parking lot of a posh residential complex in Atizapan […]

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