Could underused schools help address Toronto's housing crisis? | CBC News
Toronto councillors are urging the province to change a rule hindering the city from buying public school land for housing due to stringent fair market value requirements. [ more ]
Bruins Can Earn Huge Prizes In NHL's All-Star Weekend Festivities
The NHL is enticing star players to participate in the All-Star festivities in Toronto with financial incentives.
The NHL All-Star Game in 2024 will include events like the NHL All-Star Player Draft, the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase, and the NHL All-Star Skills Competition with major prizes. [ more ]
Rinks at 3 Toronto parks to be upgraded thanks to over $500K from Maple Leafs, MSLE, NHL | CBC News
Three Toronto parks will receive over $500,000 in funding from the Toronto Maple Leafs, MLSE Foundation, and the NHL to revamp ball and ice hockey rinks.
The investment aims to reduce barriers to play and provide recreational spaces for over 23,000 young people in the neighborhood. [ more ]
Toronto aims to open more respite centres to address mental health, substance use | CBC News
Toronto plans to open more 24-hour respite centres to address mental health and substance use challenges.
The five-year plan includes measures to promote mental health, prevent deaths from substance use, expand access to services, and maintain mentally healthy workplaces. [ more ]
East-end Toronto shops on high alert after string of break-ins | CBC News
Small businesses in Toronto's east end face a rise in break-ins, leading to concerns and calls for increased police patrol and security measures. [ more ]
Ontario gas prices to hit $1.79 per litre this week: energy analyst | CBC News
Gas prices in Toronto are expected to rise significantly due to multiple factors like geopolitical tensions, carbon tax increase, and the shift from winter to summer fuel blends. [ more ]
Her car was stolen 3 times in the past year. She says consumers shouldn't bear the brunt of the problem | CBC News
A Toronto woman has had her car stolen three times in the past year and had a rental car stolen as well.
The woman believes that nobody is taking the car theft problem seriously and that it won't be solved until it affects the bottom line of insurance companies and car manufacturers. [ more ]
Toronto to see a wet, windy Friday, Environment Canada warns | CBC News
Residents in Toronto should prepare for a wet Friday with heavy rainfall and strong winds, increasing the risk of flash floods and utility outages. [ more ]
Toronto high school under lockdown after stabbing sends teen to hospital | CBC News
Reports of a stabbing at Humberside Collegiate Institute in Toronto's west end resulted in a lockdown of the high school.
A teenage boy was stabbed and transported to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries, while the suspect, also a teenager, was arrested. [ more ]
Winter Stations festival transforming lifeguard towers into art installations marks 10 years | CBC News
Winter Stations expanding beyond the Beaches for the first time to improve accessibility and increase enjoyment for more people.
This year's Winter Stations theme is celebrating and reimagining projects from the past decade, showcasing quirky and unique art installations. [ more ]
brick residence's sloping roof shields recessed outdoor balcony in toronto
Humber Residence by Batay-Csorba Architects in Toronto's Baby Point neighborhood strategically integrates natural light and maximizes the site's potential.
The design features a unique three-story atrium that provides views of the Humber River and serves as a focal point for the interior. [ more ]
Toronto ride-share, food delivery drivers join U.S. and U.K. strikers calling for more fair pay | CBC News
Ride-share and food delivery drivers in Toronto went on strike to demand fair pay and better treatment after a report revealed that some drivers make less than minimum wage.
A joint report by Ridefair Toronto and the Rideshare Drivers Association of Ontario found that some drivers on ride-hailing apps in Toronto make $6.37 to $10.60 per hour after expenses, which does not meet the province's minimum wage standards. [ more ]
The NHL is bringing back the player draft for the 2024 All-Star Game
The 2024 NHL All-Star Game will be played in Toronto.
The player draft will be returning for this year's event.
The event has been expanded to three days, with additional events including a ceremony to honor the 1967 Toronto Maple Leafs and a 3-on-3 event with players from the Professional Women's Hockey League. [ more ]
Mayor Olivia Chow to release 2024 Toronto budget proposal | CBC News
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow will release her full 2024 budget proposal, which includes an 8% increase in residential property taxes.
The Toronto police budget could see an increase of $20 million, although city staff have recommended $7.4 million.
The budget proposal does not address the dispute between the city and federal government over funding for refugee claimants in Toronto's shelter system. [ more ]
CBC Toronto's Sounds of the Season raises more than $1 million for local food banks | CBC News
Sounds of the Season raised over $1 million for food banks in the Greater Toronto Area in 2023, marking the third time the fundraiser has surpassed the million-dollar mark.
Enquiring Minds Montessori won the 2023 Sounds of the Season School Challenge for collecting the most food per student among participating schools. [ more ]
Toronto rental prices have dipped slightly. Could a property tax hike change that? | CBC News
Toronto's average rental price is plateauing around $2,800 per month, but a proposed property tax increase could raise prices.
Landlords may seek Above Guideline Increases (AGIs) to pass on the cost of a bigger tax bill to renters, if approved by the Landlord Tenant Board. [ more ]
Staff of The Verge share their favorite reads from the last year, ranging from science fiction novels to autobiographies.
The recommended books include a story about a woman and her son learning to trust their own inner strength, and a haunting and grotesque tale set in a near-future Toronto. [ more ]
How Rethink took Ikea window shopping to new heights
IKEA launched a new urban-format store in downtown Toronto and aimed to challenge the perception of the brand as only for suburban areas.
The campaign used the insight that Toronto is a "city of neighborhoods" to resonate with the local community and convey that IKEA is "made for downtown living." [ more ]
Islamophobic, anti-Palestinian hate crimes up 1,600% year-over-year: police | CBC News
A 1,600% increase in Islamophobic or anti-Palestinian hate crimes was reported in Toronto from Oct. 7 to Nov. 23 compared to the same period last year.
There was a 192% increase in reports of antisemitic hate crimes during the same timeframe.
The hate crime unit in Toronto has expanded from six members to 32 and has made 22 arrests and laid 58 charges since Oct. 7. [ more ]