56 h. ago Vast Toronto parking lot to be transformed with 6 towers as tall as 60 storeys

Ontario's housing market may be in the midst of a crash, but that hasn't stopped the provincial government from pressing forward with its plans to inject density into sites surrounding transit stations.A new Transit-Oriented Community (TOC)  — provincially-led projects that aim to promote transit use by leveraging underutilized land — has been tabled for a vast tract of surface parking lot at 4105 Kingston Rd., next to Guildwood GO station in Scarborough.The proposal would replace the commuter lot serving the regional rail station with a complex of six towers up to 60 storeys tall, introducing 2,534 new residential units to the currently underbuilt site.In line with the TOC model of integrating density with transit, the proposed complex would place its tallest towers closest to the GO station, with the tallest measuring in just shy of 193 metres. The heights are still quite significant in the local context, with the surrounding neighbourhood exclusively...

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66 h. ago William Nylander drops new menu items with Shake Shack Canada only on Uber Eats

Shake up your winter, Styles-style.Shake Shack Canada recently launched on Uber Eats for delivery in Toronto, and now they're teaming up with beloved Toronto Maple Leafs player William “Styles” Nylander for something that’s sure to warm you up this season with equal parts flavour and flair.Introducing "Willy’s Shakeaway""Willy’s Shakeaway" is a limited-time drop of two menu items inspired by Nylander’s favourite Shake Shack flavours and ingredients, and it’s only available through Uber Eats until Jan. 29, 2026.So, what exactly does a professional hockey player favour? Think a Cherry Pepper Powerplay Burger (a 100 per cent Canadian Angus beef cheeseburger with crispy onions, spicy cherry peppers, and ShackSauce on a potato bun) and a Double Cookie Crunch Shake (housemade vanilla frozen custard made from 100 per cent Canadian dairy, mixed with crushed chocolate and chocolate chip ...

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3 d. ago The ultimate holiday gift guide for Toronto's Danforth Village neighbourhood

Have a long list of holiday gifts you need to shop for? Skip the mall crowds and extra delivery fees, and head out to Toronto's Danforth Village.With local boutiques and beloved retailers aplenty, there's no shortage of unique presents ready to be snatched up. Grab your tote and get out there — here's where to shop for the holidays in the Danforth Village. El Rincón Guerrerense*Celebrate the season with the warmth of Mexico and shop El Rincón Guerrerense for a Mexican market experience. With over 1,000 authentic products from culinary treats, artisanal crafts, festive seasonal items, and home decor, the gifting possibilities are endless.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by El RINCÓN GUERRERENSE (@el_rincon_guerrerense)Known in the Danforth Village neighbourhood for its affordable prices, friendly staff, and iconic mascot Mapletin...

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6 d. ago Toronto to deliver replacement Scarborough busway ahead of schedule in 2026

Mayor Olivia Chow made the announcement on Friday, promising a busway would deliver faster travel times as residents wait for a subway extension in the long run.

Transport

1 week ago Magna’s automated vehicles faced construction and red light issues: city report

City of Toronto staff say Magna's automated delivery drivers may have had issues with construction signage and problems turning at a red light during a pilot project this year.

Transport

1 week ago iAnthus Continues Expansion in Florida with the Opening of GrowHealthy’s 25th Dispensary in St. Petersburg

Dispensary Opening Brings Expanded Access to Premium Products, Introduces New Brands and Delivers an Elevated Patient Experience NEW YORK and TORONTO, Dec. 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — iAnthus Capital Holdings, Inc. (“iAnthus” or the “Company”) (CSE: IAN, OTCID: ITHUF), which owns, operates and partners with regulated cannabis operations across the United States, has announced its […]

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last month Building Ontario Together: A New Guide to Strengthen Public Infrastructure Delivery

Construction and Design Alliance of Ontario Offers Practical Procurement Solutions for Public Owners to Improve Infrastructure Delivery TORONTO, Nov. 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The federal and provincial governments have continued to send a strong signal of commitment to investing in and building infrastructure. Turning those commitments into real projects requires modern, efficient, and coordinated […]

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