Councillor wants more info on TTC's streetcar purchase
A Toronto councillor wants the TTC to provide all information about the price and delivery of new streetcars set to begin operating in 2013.James Pasternak wants the TTC to brief Mayor Rob Ford's...
View ArticleWaterfront LRT line for downtown should be transit priority: councillor
Failure to construct a planned light rapid transit line along the waterfront could result in billions in lost dollars for new development along the refurbished area, warns a Toronto councillor.Pam...
View ArticleMen beaten, robbed on Canada Day in Beach
Two men, aged 18 and 20, were roughed up and robbed on Canada Day in the Beach.The mugging happened at 10:50 p.m. near Woodbine and Corley avenues.Police report a group of 10 to 12 males, one of which...
View ArticleMan sent to hospital after swarming
A 21-year-old man required treatment in hospital following a July 8 swarming near Danforth and Condor avenues.Police report three males approached the victim around 7:40 p.m., a struggle ensued and the...
View ArticleWoman sexually assaulted in Riverdale
A 24-year-old woman was allegedly sexually assaulted by a male Monday, July 9 in Riverdale. The incident happened at about 12:30 a.m. near Broadview and Bain avenues.The victim did not require medical...
View ArticleMan car jacked near Queen and Lee
A male is being sought in connection with a July 8 car jacking near Queen Street East and Lee Avenue.The robbery happened at 4:12 p.m.Police report a male entered a 29-year-old man's vehicle, produced...
View ArticleEast York gymnast makes national team
EAST YORK - An East York gymnast is one back-flip closer to his Olympic dreams.
View ArticleReading program launches at Parkdale Library
PARKDALE - The children could barely contain their excitement as they gathered in the foyer of the Parkdale branch of the Toronto Public Library waiting for the doors to the Summer Reading program to...
View ArticleYoung North York musicians hit the right notes
NORTH YORK - She may be young, but North York pianist Jia Ni Wu already knows what it's like to win big.
View ArticleMilitary woman gets award for her contribution to history
CITY CENTRE - As one of the pioneering women in the Canadian military, downtown Toronto resident Margaret Haliburton has her share of stories to tell.
View ArticleNeighbours rally to help family whose son died of cancer
This Sunday, July 15, residents of Durant Avenue will host a barbecue fundraiser to help with medical expenses the Sissakis family incurred in the battle to try to save their son.Dimitri Sissakis was...
View ArticleCELEBRITY SPOTTING: Look who was in Toronto in June
There were lots of celebrities in town this month. Send your Celebrity Spottings to letters@insidetoronto.com Scrubs in the City Some of...
View ArticleSeniors invited to share their creativity
Senior are invited to participate in a fun-filled adventure of creative art workshops hosted by Humber Community Seniors' Services.Share your collective stories and weave them together through music,...
View ArticlePC leader Hudak hosts Toronto Town Hall meeting
Ontario Progressive Conservative Party Leader Tim Hudak is hosting a Toronto Town Hall meeting Thursday, July 12 at 7 p.m. on jobs and the economy.The meeting is part of Hudak's Ontario PC Jobs and Our...
View ArticleRedevelopment plans to upgrade and add to sports facilities at Monarch Park...
EAST YORK - Matt Raizenne wanted to build the best multi-sport facility in the city and now his vision is taking shape at Monarch Park Stadium.
View ArticleMan recovering in hospital after machete attack near Oakwood Avenue
A 56-year-old man is recovering after a man with a machete assaulted him near Oakwood Avenue and Rogers Road Sunday, July 8.Police said the suspect struck the victim in the face and abdomen at about...
View ArticlePolice seek man who left Toronto East General Hospital
Police are seeking help in finding a man who they say could be a danger to himself and others.Mitchell Oraa, 30, was last seen at 12:58 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, at Toronto East General Hospital on...
View ArticleMan, 20, faces charges in connection with assaults at or near York University
A man faces charges following a series of assaults and sexual assaults on women at or near York University's Keele campus.Police allege a woman was exiting the university's Vari Hall when a man...
View ArticleWoman, 97, pushed to ground during mugging
A 97-year-old woman suffered minor injuries after three men swarmed and robbed her Saturday.Police said one suspect pushed the senior to the ground while another stole her necklace near Neilson Road...
View ArticleWoman, 19, sexually assaulted near Kingston and Galloway
Police are looking for a teenage male suspect after a 19-year-old woman was sexually assaulted in the Kingston and Galloway roads area on Friday.The incident happened near Kingston and Galloway roads...
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