4 d. ago City clears encampment from Toronto park for second time in a few days

City staff have cleared a homeless encampment in Toronto's west end for a second time in a few days, after a small group of people rebuilt a camp that was removed on Friday. 

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4 d. ago City clears Toronto park encampment for second time in a few days

The City of Toronto has cleared a homeless encampment at Dufferin Grove Park for a second time in a few days after a small group of people rebuilt their camp that was removed on Friday. Michael DeForge, who was at the park today to support encampment residents, says a group of Toronto police officers and […]

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5 d. ago Sidelined TDSB chair wins Scarborough byelection, returns to Toronto council

Unofficial results from the City of Toronto show Neethan Shan won the Scarborough-Rouge Park byelection to replace Jennifer McKelvie, who is now the Liberal MP for Ajax.

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9 d. ago City clears encampment from Toronto park after residents demanded permanent housing

A homeless encampment in Toronto's west end was cleared Friday morning after a small group of remaining residents said they wouldn't leave until they got permanent housing.

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9 d. ago City clears encampment from Toronto park after trespass notices issued

The City of Toronto has cleared a homeless encampment at Dufferin Grove Park after a small group of remaining residents said they wouldn’t leave until they got permanent housing. City vehicles were seen removing tents and people’s belongings from the park this morning, with city security and police officers on scene. The encampment area was […]

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1 week ago Trucks are tearing up 186 different Toronto parks and the City says that's okay

After years of complaints about City of Toronto trucks tearing up local parks, officials have released a report that justifies the practice.The report from the General Manager of Parks and Recreation responds to a City Council request for information about the frequent practice of City-owned waste collection trucks driving on and damaging grass in public parks.However, while some may have been hoping for a solution to this ongoing issue, the report provides a laundry list of excuses for why City trucks should be entitled to drive on grass and why taxpayers should continue to foot the bill for turf repairs.The report notes that Solid Waste Management Services removes waste from approximately 1,175 parks using a fleet of just 33 small waste collection vehicles, with most parks allowing for waste removal from paved park paths.However, it states that, in certain situations, "operators are required to temporarily drive off the paved surfaces to access waste bins and/or to avoid pede...

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2 w. ago I spent an afternoon with 50 Chihuahuas in a Toronto park and it's not what I expected

On a warm, but drizzly, Sunday afternoon, Toronto's Ramsden Park was buzzing with the soft pitter-patter of tiny paws as about 50 Chihuahuas gathered for a meetup organized by Diana, the force behind the Toronto Chihuahua Club.What started two years ago as an online group for dog moms has now turned into a full-fledged social event for humans and pups alike. Diana, inspired by her own pup Jack — a now 5-year-old, once awkward Chihuahua — realized she wasn't alone after launching what was initially just a Facebook community.During the pandemic, many small dogs grew up in isolation, missing the chance to properly socialize. "There were so many of us with these awkward, shy, or quirky Covid fur babies," Diana said. "I thought, why not bring them together?" Walking into the park, I expected a chorus of yaps and a ton of chaos. Fifty Chihuahuas in one place — is there anything quiet about that? But instead of high-pitched barks...

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2 w. ago As city looks to clear encampment in Toronto park, residents demand permanent housing

Tension was high between the group and municipal staff this week after the city served encampment residents with trespass notices asking them to leave the park by Tuesday.

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