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Here are the full results for Ontario election 2025. the Progressive Conservatives have 80 races called in their favour They have 2,158,452 votes and 42.97 per cent of the popular vote The New Democrats have 27 races called in their favour They have 931,796 votes and 18.55 per cent of the popular vote The Liberals have 14 races called in their favour They have 1,504,688 votes and 29.95 per cent of the popular vote The Greens have 2 races called in their favour They have 242,822 votes and 4.83 per cent of the popular vote Independents have one race called in their favour This article was automatically generated using data provided by Canadian Press and will update as riding results become available Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Nestled into the lushness that is the High Park - Swansea neighbourhood a newly-listed family home is boasting the best of classic and contemporary aesthetics Just steps from High Park and the conveniences of Bloor Street ft of refined living space across three storeys The home serves a heritage-inspired exterior while the inside underwent a modern renovation in 2015 A crisp and airy living space with just the dose of tradition required to bring elements of coziness home this home offers up ample outdoor space in both the front and backyards "This home offers the best of Toronto living," says listing agent Hilly Feiler "The property itself features a backyard with mature trees and a garden that provides a private When the home was renovated and modernized [its heritage exterior] was maintained to ensure it continued to blend in with the neighbouring homes." you're met by a spacious living room with an inviting wood-burning fireplace at the helm This comfortable lounge space leads seamlessly into the open-concept kitchen and dining area The butler's pantry makes for easy and accessible storage and guests can gather around the 9' island while the host puts finishing touches on hors d'oeuvres A walk-out to the backyard completes the space encouraging post-dinner drinks under the stars For when it comes time to retreat at the end of the day the primary bedroom beckons -- finished with skylights this space serves as the ideal backdrop for winding down each chamber comes with their own walk-in closet and ensuite a fifth bedroom with sound insulation waits; this space could remain a sleeping space We're swooning over this entire property but if we have to choose a favourite element it's got to be the lush outdoor offerings With a sprawling yard and gardens that have seen magazine profiles paired with soaring trees overhead these spaces punctuate the property with The Secret Garden energy We can't envision a more tranquil place in the city to settle in for afternoon tea on a summer's day this home's proximity to High Park and the shops and transit options on Bloor Street offer much to explore in and around the neighbourhood plenty waits to keep both kids and adults entertained: The High Park Zoo and The Grenadier Cafe are hot spots in the summer is a gorgeous place to swirl around on skates Nearby eateries include Hannah's Cafe on Bloor and Barque and Pizzeria Defina on Roncesvalles -- just to name a few Whether you're craving a break from brewing morning coffee or cooking dinner for the family (delicious) reprieve is always just a few steps away If you're seeking an abode that will make the entire family feel at home your search ends here -- 18 Indian Grove is waiting Photography:Next Door Photos Toronto This article was produced in partnership with STOREYS Custom Studio Swansea City Under-18s are back in action on home turf as they welcome Queens Park Rangers to the Joma High Performance Centre on Saturday morning (10.30am) and supporters are permitted on site from 9.30am The young Swans come into the fixture unbeaten in their last three league outings Last time out at the Joma High Performance Centre Swansea secured a dominant 5-2 victory over Ipswich Town have won their last two meetings away from home against AFC Bournemouth and Millwall respectively sitting tenth in the Professional Development League South table Swansea City 4 Queens Park Rangers 1 Braces for Rohan Davies and Tom Woodward helped Swansea City Under-18s make it three consecutive wins in all competitions as they saw off Queens Park Rangers Under-18s at Landore Davies opened the scoring early with a smart finish at the back post and while the visitors did play their way into the game the Swans were disciplined out of possession and the visitors failed to test keeper Ewan Griffiths Goals either side of half-time for Woodward put the game out of sight before Davies dispatched a penalty kick with five minutes to go to make it 4-0 Jake Coombes scored a consolation for the R's in injury time Swansea City U18s: Ewan Griffiths (captain) © 2025 Swansea City Association Football Club Limited Between sky-high rent prices and declining mortgage rates it seems like the age-old question of renting versus buying is on every prospective homebuyer's mind yet there never seems to be a clear winner especially when you account for inflation and location A new Zoocasa report aims to answer this broadly debated conundrum by examining which Toronto neighbourhoods are more affordable to buy in or rent in Using data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) the real estate listing firm calculated the average rent for apartments in the city and then compared this to the average cost of condo apartments across the same neighbourhoods to determine which was more budget-friendly Average rent prices for Q3 2023 and condo prices for February 2024 were used Which Toronto neighbourhoods are more affordable for renting versus buying in 2024 only nine out of 35 Toronto neighbourhoods have average monthly mortgage payments lower than average rent making renting the most affordable option in 77 per cent of neighbourhoods In the prestigious York Mills—Bridle Path-Hoggs Hollow neighbourhood with the average mortgage payment being $6,273 and the average rent being $3,642 — a difference of $2,631 per month Other neighbourhoods where it's more budget-friendly to rent instead of buy include Mount Pleasant the report found that Black Creek and York University Heights offer the most budget-friendly average mortgage payment at $2,281 which is approximately $400 lower than the average rent in the area In 17 per cent of the neighbourhoods analyzed the price difference between the average mortgage and rent payments is within the $100 mark the difference between buying and renting is only $10 a month The most significant price difference in favour of buying-over-renting was found in the Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview neighbourhood where the average mortgage payment is $549 less than the average rent Yu Xichao/Shutterstock Thousands of Canadians gather annually at parks to partake in the centuries-old tradition of hanami High Park cherry blossoms are approaching peak bloom Here's where to see cherry blossoms bloom across Toronto Here’s where to see cherry blossoms bloom across Toronto High Park reports cherry blossoms are in Stage 4 of the bloom development process as of April 28 “In a few days, we will be able to predict when peak bloom in High Park will occur,” the cherry blossom watch reads Spring is finally here and ever since first being planted in Canada almost 70 years ago the blooming of the cherry blossoms has attracted locals and tourists alike Toru-Hagiwara, the Japanese ambassador to Canada, first presented 2,000 Japanese Somei-Yoshino trees in 1959 to the citizens of Toronto on behalf of the citizens of Tokyo, planted in appreciation of the city accepting relocated Japanese-Canadians following the Second World War, according to the City of Toronto Thousands of Canadians and tourists gather annually at parks to partake in the centuries-old tradition of hanami which is the Japanese term for flower viewing A post shared by High Park Nature Centre 🌿 (@highparknaturecentre) the peak bloom dates of the cherry blossoms vary the City of Toronto has released the different locations to witness the spectacle across the GTA For a full list of locations across the GTA, visit Toronto.ca The City of Toronto has provided some advice for those heading out to any of the locations Visitors are also advised to stay on existing trails to protect ecologically sensitive areas as well as put litter in designated spots to keep the area beautiful To track the development of the cherry blossoms in the famous High Park location, HighParkNatureCentre.com has a detailed and updated tracker to help plan a visit late April to early May is the peak bloom time Additionally, a cherry blossom hotline offering information about bloom predictions can be reached at 647-946-2547 each one has two distinct neighbourhoods with different demographics of the area the key issue of affordability is weighing on everyone’s mind in the Ontario election the area is broken down into the main areas of South Parkdale and High-Park Swansea but also include Bloor West Village and Lambton-Baby Point Parkwoods-O’Connor Hills and Fenside-Parkwoods make up the riding The residents who make up these neighbourhoods are starkly different from one another despite voting for the same representation visible minorities make up 48.1 per cent of those who live in the neighbourhood A total of 86.6 per cent of people rent in the area while the median family income is $61,000 Just a few blocks away in High Park-Swansea only 19.1 per cent of the population is a visible minority and renters make up just over 43 per cent The median family income is double what it is in South Parkdale at $123,000 But how does this affect how voters cast their ballot with Bhutila Karpoche collecting almost 60 per cent of the vote South Parkdale voted overwhelmingly for the NDP candidate according to approximate numbers based on random polling sites in these areas with 66 per cent voting for Karpoche while 14 per cent went to the Liberals and 12.5 per cent went to the PC Party well below the province’s voter turnout at 58 per cent saw 49.5 per cent of their vote go for the NDP the PC Party finished second with 23 per cent and the Liberals collected 20 per cent Karpoche will be running as the incumbent once again and will be facing off against two new faces Karpoche said when she speaks with people in both neighbourhoods a lot of the ideas they’re focused on are similar People want to see our health-care system fixed People want to fix people want us to address affordability issues People want to see us taking better care of seniors.” She adds they may have different priorities has remained top of mind for all demographics despite whether they rent or own “People understand that when it comes to And while a homeowner might not be in a situation where rents are increasing they may have children who are renting in the city who are experiencing the skyrocketing rents whose dream of home ownership is getting further and further away.” Liberal candidate Bardeesy said affordability has been a big issue in all areas “People are touched by it in different ways People on the ends of the income spectrum are struggling to make ends meet.” Don Valley East has been a Liberal stronghold since its creation in 1999 but just two points and just over 1,000 votes separated the winner from PC candidate Denzil Minnan-Wong in 2018 The seat has been left vacant for the 2022 election after Coteau resigned to run for the federal seat Coteau also ran for the Ontario Liberal leadership prior to leaving his seat and finished second behind Steven Del Duca visible minorities account for 80.9 per cent of those who live in Flemingdon Park versus 44.3 per cent in Parkwoods-O’Connor Hills The vast majority of those in Flemingdon Park live in 5+-storey apartment buildings at 78.2 per cent compared to 32.9 per cent in Parkwoods While the median family income in $91,000 in Parkwoods according to random polling sites in these areas voters were split down the middle with the Liberal and NDP candidate each capturing 38 per cent of the vote with the PC candidate receiving 22 per cent Parkwoods-O’Connor Hills tipped the scales in favour of the Liberals but they were also divided between the Liberals and the PC party Fresh faces fill the ballot for 2022 with Dr Mara-Elena Nagy for the NDP and Sam Moini for the PCs affordability and the rising cost of living is the main issue most voters are concerned and affected by people may think of affordability in terms of the cost of a metro pass and further north in the riding they are worried about affordability and those things don’t need to be mutually exclusive,” said Shamji [affordability] might be making their rent payment month-to-month but for some folks that also means they’re worried their kids or their grand-kids aren’t going to be able to break into the housing market,” NDP candidate Nagy tells CityNews “The interesting thing is that everybody on some level has the same concern Everybody is inherently worried about everybody.” CityNews reached out to the Progressive Conservative candidate in each riding tells CityNews these different priorities may dictate how a candidate might approach different voters you look at who’s in the house and based on the conversation that you have with them you figure out what they’re going to be most likely interested in and speak to them about what they’re going to be find most value to them.” A strategy Shamhi said he has adopted: “I approach different parts of the writing by listening to what their concerns are and then responding to them on a very personal and tailored level.” Kaur says the bottom line is that some parties will end up avoiding areas they believe they don’t have a chance in “Most parties do the number-crunching They understand where their existing support is and where the most of their potential support is limited resources so they need to focus on where they think they can keep those seats at a riding level “Within the riding if you have to make a tough choice about which community or which demographic or part of that world is known to come out for your party or is known to be very active on election day people definitely will target especially as time goes on.” Advanced voting has already begun in Ontario and election day is fast approaching on June 2. To read more on each of the party’s promises on key issues, click here. A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices This year marks the 100th year of High Park Gates located on Parkside Drive The wrought Iron gates make for an impressive entrance to the park and the information within may be out of date On a brisk and windy winter afternoon in March almost a century ago a motorcade pulled up to the memorial gateway of High Park at what was then Keele Street and Howard Park Avenue Out stepped His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught who was joined by City of Toronto Mayor H.C builder of Casa Loma and staunch supporter of the Boy Scouts of Canada president of the national executive of the Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) A troop of boy scouts acted as guard of honour to the duke The Highlanders’ Band played the national anthem commemorated the completion of the newly constructed wrought iron gates Several community groups, including the Grenadier Group, High Park Nature Centre, Runnymede and High Park libraries, the Swansea and Roncesvalles Village historical societies, the Children’s Garden, highpark.org and the Friends of High Park Zoo have banded together to organize an anniversary event in honor of the historic gates “We’re going to recreate as much of the 1914 ceremony as possible,” said Colborne Lodge museum co-ordinator Cheryl Hart The groups are working in conjunction with Parkdale-High Park Councillor Sarah Doucette who said the milestone anniversary was discovered by the city’s Parks Forestry and Recreation department and flagged it we’re going to make this a spectacular old English celebration,” said Doucette adding there will likely be cucumber sandwiches and old English tea “There will be banners and flags – a lot of pomp and circumstance.” The project will be funded in part by Heritage Canada’s Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage grant program “We put a call out to the community to see who wanted to get involved,” Hart said “We just want to let people know it’s happening if there’s anyone who would like to take part,” Hart said The event will include a parade that will likely begin near the zoo and end at the gates The March 23 event will be “a loose recreation” celebrating the community A tent will likely be erected near the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground “He wrote letters to various newspapers about how he wanted it to be for everyone He helped those who were struggling financially He wanted to be seen as an example to other people to be philanthropic,” she said is a reporter with toronto.com and Metroland Media Toronto Toronto's home prices could reach an average of $2 million by 2034 if current trends continue according to a new report from real estate listing website Zoocasa.com The report showed that Toronto home prices have risen by an average of 5.6% annually over the past decade “Interest rates play a big part in pricing “In the case that rates do begin declining this year we can anticipate a corresponding price increase in the market overall meaning we can reach this multimillion-dollar average home value even faster.” Read more: How can borrowers get the lowest rate in a high-rate environment? According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's (TRREB) March 2024 report the current benchmark price of a single-family detached home in the city is $1,708,800.  Toronto houses crossed the million-dollar average in 2021 While the $2 million mark looms on the horizon Zoocasa pointed out that this price point is already a reality in many Toronto neighborhoods average home prices in 43% of Toronto’s neighbourhoods have surpassed $2 million,” the report said Based on the past decade's growth rate Zoocasa projected that the average selling price for homes in Toronto will hit $2 million by 2034 if interest rates begin to decrease this year this milestone could be reached even sooner Even traditionally more affordable areas are feeling the pressure the average single-detached price peaked at $1.6 million in February 2023 often considered somewhat affordable within the city's priciest areas have seen average home prices consistently exceed $2 million since June 2023 Toronto's most expensive neighborhoods make the $2 million mark seem modest In affluent areas like Rosedale and Moore Park prices have soared well beyond $3.6 million with some homes even crossing the $4 million threshold since 2019 Make sure to get all the latest news to your inbox on Canada’s mortgage and housing markets by signing up for our free daily newsletter here With an asymmetrical facade and built skillfully into a hillside, it should come as no surprise that 168 Ellis Park Road is the brainchild of an architect. Graham Smith, the Managing Principal at Altius Architecture his meticulous masterpiece hit the market and sold less than a month later The slope that the home is built into has an interesting backstory He constructed the home using the angle of the land to elevate the design The first three levels have walkout access and because of the home's hillside situation The basement level includes a four-car garage and mudroom The ground floor includes one bedroom and a family room and a built-in pizza oven immediately catch the eye A striking red-primed steel staircase leads to the fourth level The master features a large soaker tub and a walk-in shower with views of High Park The bedrooms are flooded with unobstructed natural light the home was designed with sustainability as a priority and recycled materials have been utilized throughout But no home is safe from the rapidly-cooling real estate market An unremarkable-looking patch of land with just enough space for a single-family home (one that has yet to be built, mind you) just hit the wild and wacky real estate market of Toronto for nearly seven figures There's not much to say about the lot as it exists right now: It could easily pass for one of those $40/night campsites within an Ontario provincial park The lot is a standard size for the area at roughly 50 x 95 feet Save for a few wooden planks and a lone Muskoka chair that might belong to the neighbours it's basically a $985,000 splash of dirt in the middle of some foliage Trees surround and abound upon the vacant property Crazy as the price tag may seem when looking at photos of the 50 x 95 foot lot itself zooming out to consider that number within a wider context is necessary here the land is in a great location for a family home Located at 172 South Kingsway in Toronto's coveted High Park-Swansea neighbourhood the land's address alone makes it worth a pretty penny It's within walking distance of the Humber River and High Park it boasts remarkably quick access to the Gardiner Expressway and Lake Shore for commuters and it's nestled almost exactly between Lake Ontario and Bloor West Village It's an ideal location for people who dig big houses The lot is surrounded by large detached homes and green space There's also the "rare" factor workin in this listing's favour: According to realtors 172 South Kingsway is "the final buildable lot" on the entire street the land is currently on the market for just under one million dollars "An opportunity not to be missed," reads the listing from Gilmore Property Group "One of the rare 50' frontages along the street with a ravine at the back of the property and private treed views." Just add a tent and firepit for a very expensive urban camping experience What might be most attractive to whoever purchases the land is that there are no neighbours on one side: A parkette (the South Kingsway Parkette) runs for about 600 feet just south of the lot shady parkette runs just south of the lot for about 600 feet — perfect for people who like quiet and privacy Realtors are billing the listing as an "ideal opportunity to land bank" or build a dream home / investment property and say that smaller lots with frontages of around 36 feet have recently sold for upwards of $2.6 million True as it may be that you could flip this lot for a mint you'd need a great deal of money to build something — anything — on the land once you buy it The lot already contains some grass and is surrounded by mature trees if you've already got a million bucks to invest in a patch of dirt what's another million or two to put a house atop it Gilmore Property Group Dreams of owning a home in Toronto continue to move further and further out of reach for most of the city's residents and it looks like the feat will be made even more difficult to achieve in the years to come Using an average rate of increase of 5.6 per cent, a new Zoocasa report projects that Toronto homes will reach an average selling price of $2 million by 2034 Source: Zoocasa According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board's March 2024 report the MLS Home Price Index (HPI) composite benchmark was up by 0.3 per cent year-over- year with the average selling price increasing by 1.3 per cent to $1,121,615 houses in Toronto have consistently exceeded the million-dollar average selling price the average home prices in 43 per cent of Toronto's neighbourhoods have surpassed $2 million Even some of the city's most affordable neighbourhoods witnessed a peak in the average single-detached home price of $1.6 million in February 2023 Source: Zoocasa and Parkdale neighbourhoods — which also rank as some of the most affordable areas within the list of the city's most expensive neighbourhoods— had average home prices exceeding $2 million by 2022 a $2 million home would be considered a "steal" in the years to come since these areas have witnessed skyrocketing prices well beyond the $3.6 million mark With the anticipation that the average Toronto home will cost $2 million in just 10 years Zoocasa notes that interest rates will play a significant role in how pricing turns out "As rates come down, home prices go up,"  the report reads Source: Zoocasa "In the case that rates do begin declining this year meaning we can reach this multimillion-dollar average home value even faster." KissCat/Shutterstock Sean Baird is the new CEO of Toronto Community Housing Corp. Canada’s biggest landlord with around 90,000 tenants who left Peel Region in April to become head of the country's biggest landlord The Star sat down with TCHC’s Sean Baird who left Peel Region in April to become head of the country’s biggest landlord A plan is finally taking shape to rebuild a condemned housing community beside High Park — more than two years after a devastating ceiling collapse triggered the evacuation of hundreds of adults and children and forced them to relocate across the city the new boss of Toronto Community Housing Corp. revealed he was briefed on a new vision for Swansea Mews in early June “We’re just in the initial stages of the development proposal which is going to go to the city soon,” said CEO Sean Baird the consultant-turned-bureaucrat poached from nearby Peel Region who took the reins of TCHC in April It’s the first public update on the west-end housing site since TCHC stated its intention to tear the west-end townhouse complex to the ground last spring “The next stage … would be demolition and then eventually building out a whole new community,” Baird said more than half of our buildings are in a state that we would classify as poor or critical condition,” Baird said sitting at a conference table inside the agency’s Rosedale headquarters recently — a dated office tower that is proposed to be rebuilt into a mixed-use site with hundreds of homes Even since Ottawa promised new money for repairs in 2019 we really just tread water,” he said lamenting that the situation wasn’t “fair or right” to their tenants and vowing to do better — if governments will play ball the reality is it requires greater levels of funding I’m more than happy to go and make that case that we should have an established standard … and this is what the cost is of getting from here to there.” the west-end community has been fenced off from the public since shortly after the 2022 ceiling collapse stoking questions among former tenants and passersby alike about its future While Baird demurred from sharing details of the forthcoming proposal before it goes to the city he spoke more widely about his hope of pursuing a mixed-income model for the agency’s future expansions and redevelopments (The agency formally remains tight-lipped about Swansea Mews saying by email that a revitalization was “not currently approved by city council” and more information would be released later this year.) where in his former role Baird oversaw not only the region’s own housing portfolio but a litany of other services from shelters to income supports he said their target was to mix 60 per cent subsidized housing with 40 per cent moderately affordable or market-priced rentals He believes Toronto could use the same model to more sustainably fund tenant services and repairs by using the earnings from the market-priced units to invest into their buildings The idea wasn’t to take away units from the city’s limited subsidized housing stock Baird often offered up measurements and metrics The new chief executive appeared mildly uneasy with a camera pointed at him for a portrait leaning back in his chair and punctuating his stories with punchy data points — from the average income of their tenants (”$18,000 per household,” he remarked “I think people don’t fully understand and appreciate the experience people have … it’s an extraordinary challenge”) to Canada’s low share of public housing compared to other countries This reliance on evidence is important to Baird who frames it as a kind of backbone for how he wants to lead the organization but I get excited about large-scale service delivery and how government can do that well — because government often gets a bit of a bad rap in terms of how we actually deliver services to the public,” he said “My folks are — they are still — foster parents for children that have developmental disabilities And that’s also something that I experienced within my own family who have great need and have to navigate really complex systems,” Baird revealed describing it as lesson in the need for strong advocacy and easier navigation between services they don’t always work perfectly together.” “Half of the job of a leader is to provide a vision for the future and when someone else takes away that vision it becomes a very difficult job to manage that,” Baird said Baird had visited 22 of TCHC’s more than 100 communities citywide and described eye-opening comments from its residents “One of the stories that stuck with me was a mother who won’t let her children play at the playground that is attached to our community townhouse development — I mean literally 20 yards from their front door — because it’s not safe,” he said Baird believes some short-term measures like improving lighting and security and adding more on-site services could make life better for its tenants he also believes the site is an example of the dire consequences when a building doesn’t have the resources it needs leaving its physical infrastructure to crumble and its tenants languishing without enough support — arguing it’s the kind of community that could benefit from a more mixed-income model Given the depth of need in their communities Baird stressed TCHC cannot see itself as a brick-and-mortar landlord but as a social service and a critical gathering place for other service providers That need has only deepened as the agency became a landing place for people escaping homelessness with nearly 2,500 people offered tenancies from shelters and encampments since a rapid rehousing program launched in 2020 And having supports for tenants is essential for overall trust in the public housing system, Baird argued. While governments of all stripes have recently announced a litany of housing policy and spending moves he’s frustrated by how many focus on market-priced supply “There’s two totally different crises then there’s the crisis of deeply affordable housing for those who cannot afford to live in market housing And there is no trickle-down solution,” Baird lamented Adding more market rentals would not make them attainable for those in the most acute need and in the lowest income brackets If the public housing sector wants to attract more investment he sees it as having to prove its case — not necessarily with a sweep of revitalizations which he noted could be prohibitively expensive but through better upkeep of their buildings and enhancements to their daily operations “The last thing I want is some politician pointing at us and saying ‘well you’re the reason we shouldn’t invest more in community housing.’” he thinks in particular about the kids growing up in TCHC’s homes citywide and how the state of TCHC communities could shape their futures Many of their adult tenants may never be able to break out of cycles of poverty and move out “but young people do,” Baird said Any investments in their community could make the difference for a young person’s future He recognizes the uphill battle many of those young residents already face — growing up in low-income households as well as potentially living in communities that still face preconceptions from the outside The answer involved not only support for those struggling but creating healthier communities for them to grow in which he believes requires a larger public interest and investment “I’m hopeful that this will be the path we take.” famous for his pen and ink images of Toronto neighbourhoods has created a piece featuring the Howard Park Memorial Gates in support of its centennial anniversary “In the market” for a new project a couple of months ago known for his pen and ink drawings of Toronto neighbourhoods jumped at the chance to create an image in support of the Howard Park Memorial Gates centennial anniversary Crighton’s first-ever image of High Park features the limestone and iron gates surrounded by prominent landmarks the Jamie Bell Adventure Playground and peacocks from the High Park Zoo a challenge for me to put those elements together,” Crighton said Crighton’s pen and ink drawings with the addition of bright acrylic paint are the basic ingredients of his art-making techniques When he was approached to create the piece “It seemed a natural fit because I’ve lived here for years,” said the High Park Avenue resident Crighton’s piece commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Howard Memorial Gates in recognition of his gift of High Park to the City of Toronto Part of the proceeds of the sale of his work will go towards a special commemorative event to be held March 14 The event will recreate the original ceremony that took place on a brisk and windy March afternoon 100 years ago to commemorate the newly constructed gates The ceremony brought together the likes of His Royal Highness the Duke of Connaught The Highlanders’ Band played the national anthem The organizing committee invites local schools Business Improvement Areas and High Park Boulevard residents to get involved in the milestone festivities residents had hung banners and flags on their houses and it would be great for them to participate again this year,” said Colborne Lodge museum co-ordinator Cheryl Hart such as derby cakes will be baked in the new Children’s Garden Teaching Kitchen in High Park; the Horticultural Societies of Parkdale and Toronto are preparing bouquets of American Roses for the stage dignitaries the same bouquet presented to the representatives of the IODE in 1914 The High Park Walking Tour group is preparing a special walking tour to be offered prior to the parade; the High Park Nature Centre is preparing a family activity to also be offered prior to the parade; the Swansea and Roncesvalles Village Historical Societies are preparing exhibits as is the Runnymede Library Support this event by purchasing a print at Colborne Lodge. The price is $75 plus tax for 20” by 6” print. For more information on the event or to purchase a print, call 416-392-6916 or email clodge@toronto.ca This project has the support of the City of Toronto Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program These incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks There were 32 residential break and enters reported in the district from March 26 to April 1 Toronto Police Service received 80 reports of a break-in at a home between March 26 and April 1 including 32 in the district of Old Toronto In total 1,083 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – up 31 per cent compared to the same period in 2023 Two break-ins were reported at these locations: an apartment near Homewood Avenue and Maribeth Avenue on Wednesday a house near Carlton Street and Dermott Place on Friday There have been 10 residential break and enters reported in Cabbagetown-South St A break-in was reported at a house near Boulton Drive and Russell Hill Road on Wednesday There have been 12 residential break and enters reported in Casa Loma in 2024 Three break-ins were reported at these locations: an apartment near Church Street and Wood Street on Tuesday an apartment near Church Street and Wood Street on Thursday an apartment near Church Street and Granby Street on Saturday There have been 21 residential break and enters reported in Church-Yonge Corridor in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Dufferin Street and Hope Street on Saturday There have been four residential break and enters reported in Corso Italia-Davenport in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near College Street and Rusholme Road on Saturday There have been four residential break and enters reported in Dufferin Grove in 2024 an apartment near Lonsdale Road and Relmar Road on Monday a house near Chaplin Crescent and Tarlton Road on Tuesday a house near Chaplin Crescent and Duncannon Drive on Wednesday There have been 10 residential break and enters reported in Forest Hill South in 2024 an apartment near Gothic Avenue and Quebec Avenue on Wednesday an apartment near Glenlake Avenue and Mountview Avenue on Thursday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in High Park North in 2024 an apartment near Ellis Avenue and Grenadier Heights on Wednesday an apartment near Bloor Street West and Oakmount Road on Friday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in High Park-Swansea in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Chatsworth Drive and Lawrence Avenue West on Friday There have been 16 residential break and enters reported in Lawrence Park South in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Dundas Street West and Sheridan Avenue on Thursday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in Little Portugal in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Cleveland Street and Merton Street on Saturday There have been nine residential break and enters reported in Mount Pleasant East in 2024 an apartment near Erskine Avenue and Redpath Avenue on Saturday an apartment near Broadway Avenue and Redpath Avenue on Saturday There have been 13 residential break and enters reported in Mount Pleasant West in 2024 an apartment near Ordnance Street and Strachan Avenue on Tuesday an apartment near Lynn Williams Street and Western Battery Road on Sunday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in Niagara in 2024 an apartment near Cambridge Avenue and Doncrest Road on Monday an apartment near Pape Avenue and Selkirk Street on Wednesday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in Playter Estates-Danforth in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Regent Park Boulevard and St There have been four residential break and enters reported in Regent Park in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Yonge Street and Yorkville Avenue on Wednesday There have been 17 residential break and enters reported in Rosedale-Moore Park in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Curzon Street and Dundas Street East on Sunday There have been 11 residential break and enters reported in South Riverdale in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Eastern Avenue and Queen Street East on Monday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in The Beaches in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Bloor Street West and Borden Street on Saturday There have been 13 residential break and enters reported in University in 2024 an apartment near Adelaide Street West and John Street on Monday an apartment near Portland Street and Richmond Street West on Wednesday an apartment near Adelaide Street West and Bathurst Street on Thursday There have been 39 residential break and enters reported in Waterfront Communities-The Island in 2024 Find out where residential break and enters were reported in East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and York This story was 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The incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks, but recent crime data is preliminary and subject to change upon further police investigation The locations have been offset to the nearest intersection and no personal information has been included for privacy reasons of Toronto was identified as the city’s 58th homicide victim police responded to reports of gun shots at 135 Swansea Mews near Windermere Avenue and The Queensway where officers located a man suffering from gunshot wounds in car The man was then rushed to hospital but died of his injuries Police have identified a man killed following a shooting in Toronto’s west-end Swansea neighbourhood Saturday night Officers located a man suffering from gunshot wounds in a car Investigators ask anyone who was in this area and who may have video or dash cam images to contact police Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) Kiniga is Toronto’s 58th homicide victim of 2019 49 men and 9 women have been killed in Toronto so far this year In 2018, Toronto broke its record for homicides in a single year, with 96 in total the new owner of the former Swansea Royal Canadian Legion is in the midst of a project to restore the building and has plans to open a yoga studio with veteran yoga instructor Michael Siddall (r) The new owner of the Swansea Royal Canadian Legion building plans to turn the space into a yoga studio with a promise to retain and restore its heritage elements The work is well underway – and the construction is piquing the interest of passersby as new owner Richard Parrott was onsite this week a longtime Swansea resident stopped to ask him what his plans are for the historic building Parrott said he welcomes the inquiries and invites people to stay informed and get involved by visiting a website he has created Parrott first came across the legion building on the online Multiple Listings Service (MLS) after its members put it up for sale in September following several years of dwindling membership Parrott purchased the legion in October and took ownership in February “I’m a big believer in preserving properties like these as they are a part of a city’s or a community’s history,” he told The Villager “Reinventing these old properties also gives a community real character This particular legion was one that I had brought both my dad and older brother to and who were both veterans but it is a nice memory and thought knowing that I’ve been given the stewardship of the property now.” Parrott wanted to restore the legion as a single-family residence with a garage in the lower level the city prohibited access to the proposed garage and so Parrott had been receiving several inquiring calls from those who had rented space at the legion in the past the former ‘club room,’ is in “wonderful shape,” he pointed out Parrott thought a yoga studio would be a fitting use for the space “The thinking was that it would be a quiet and healthy use that the community would embrace and welcome,” Parrott said “So far we have had an overwhelming positive response from the area residents.” Parrott has joined forces with veteran yoga instructor Michael Siddall to launch Studio Swansea at the Legion but there is a hurdle they must first overcome the property is designated and zoned residential “Consequently (the city is) currently not recognizing the existing legal non-conforming use that the legion had enjoyed for so many years since it was in existence prior to the current zoning,” he said Parkdale-High Park Councillor Sarah Doucette explained that the legion was zoned as an assembly hall (Parrott) wants to have a permanent business run in the building,” Doucette said “He needs to request a ‘change of use.’ He may get it We’ve put him in touch with the proper people at the city Doucette said she’s happy with the direction Parrott is taking with the building Legion members were careful about who they sold the building to Parrott was chosen out of three buyers in part because he promised to maintain and restore the building He has kept that promise and has embarked on the restoration project that includes the installation of a new ceiling that respects the heritage of the building maintaining and restoring the old bar into a reception counter and adding bicycle parking Should the city continue to press the zoning issue Parrott said the property may instead have to be developed into a more “conventional manner” of new homes “I certainly do not want this and know the area residents do not,” he said So far as many as 70 people have signed a petition in favour of the yoga studio While the focus will be on yoga and pilates the building will provide community space for potential meetings There is no plan to offer it for entertainment For further details or if you would like to sign the petition, visit www.studioswanseaatthelegion.com While Toronto has been known for having pricey real estate for decades now those looking to enter the housing market for the first time can continue to expect affordability challenges for the foreseeable future due to persistently low housing supply and pent-up demand stemming from the COVID-19 lockdown Not to mention, for the first time ever, the average home price in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is now the closest it has ever been to reaching $1 million after hitting an average of $943,710 in July Based on the current trend in price growth it’s within reason that the market could eclipse the $1 million average sometime this year which is more than a little daunting for most first-time homebuyers According to RE/MAX and prices in the Toronto-area have been on fire this year with many pockets of the city experiencing tremendous price growth READ: The Top Toronto Neighbourhoods to Buy Real Estate in 2020 which saw average prices increase to $1,095,287 and High Park and Forest Hill South saw prices increase by 17.7% to reach $2,371,546 with Oakwood-Vaughan also being recognized as one of the top neighbourhoods to purchase in this year and Kingsway South experienced an average price growth of 17% to reach $1,693,382 Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account six-bedroom home sits on the banks of the Humber River and has a private boathouse Features: Located in one of Toronto’s most sought-after neighbourhoods Nestled on a private lot behind ornate security gates the home has 9,981 square feet of living space The interior boasts a Parisian-inspired design with Italian porcelain marble and oak/walnut hardwood floors multiple marble wood and electric fireplaces The kitchen features custom-painted millwork and Spanish ceramic tile flooring Features include a 56-inch La Canche range Miele and Subzero appliances and a butcher table by BoosBlocks The great room has a wood-burning fireplace with a gas option Large double doors provide access to the heated stone balcony with nature views Custom lighting and a 1930 Georgian Manor red brick exterior wall are features of one hallway The hydraulic elevator ascends to the second level where the owners’ suite boasts an Italian marble electric fireplace and a seven-piece ensuite bathroom designed with full onyx stone shower Italian marble mosaic heated floors and solid brass Strom fixtures There are five more bedrooms down the hall with their own ensuite or semi-ensuite bathrooms There’s also an office with cabinetry space and oak flooring a wine cellar with storage for 3,000 bottles and a unique 250-square-foot boat house on the river’s shore Thanks to Sam McDadi Real Estate Inc. Brokerage for all the information about the House of the Week. For more information about this house, please visit Sam McDadi Real Estate Inc. Brokerage. Subscribe to INsauga – Ontario Headline News’ daily email newsletter for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Toronto Eaton Centre OR Sherway Gardens Police reported 25 new residential break and enters in Toronto City Centre between May 3 and May 9 That’s five more than were reported during the previous week (you can find the latest reports for the city’s other neighbourhoods here) Toronto’s overall weekly incidents rose by 20 to 63 bringing the city’s preliminary total for 2022 to 869 — down five per cent compared to the same period last year One new residential break and enter was reported for Bay Street Corridor It took place at an apartment near Elizabeth Street and Foster Place on Sunday There have been 11 residential break and enters reported in Bay Street Corridor in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Blake-Jones It took place at an apartment in the Harcourt Avenue and Pape Avenue area on Friday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Blake-Jones in 2022 Two new residential break and enters were reported for Cabbagetown-South St The first took place at an apartment in the Jarvis Street and Sirman Lane area on Thursday The second occurred at an apartment in the Rose Avenue and Wellesley Street East area on Monday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Cabbagetown-South St One new residential break and enter was reported for Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction It took place at an apartment near Perth Avenue and Wallace Avenue on Monday There have been 12 residential break and enters reported in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for East End-Danforth It took place at a house near Lyall Avenue and Main Street on Thursday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in East End-Danforth in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Forest Hill North It took place at a house near Burmont Road and Ridelle Avenue on Friday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Forest Hill North in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for High Park-Swansea It occurred at a house in the Armadale Avenue and Larkin Avenue area on Wednesday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in High Park-Swansea in 2022 Two new residential break and enters were reported for Kensington-Chinatown The first took place at an apartment in the Bathurst Street and Wolseley Street area on Tuesday The second took place at a house near Beverley Street and Cecil Street on Monday There have been 18 residential break and enters reported in Kensington-Chinatown in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Lawrence Park South It occurred at a house near Avenue Road and Cortleigh Boulevard on Sunday There have been six residential break and enters reported in Lawrence Park South in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Moss Park It took place at an apartment in the George Street and Richmond Street East area on Wednesday There have been 12 residential break and enters reported in Moss Park in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Mount Pleasant West It took place at an apartment in the Dunfield Avenue and Soudan Avenue area on Wednesday There have been 19 residential break and enters reported in Mount Pleasant West in 2022 Three new residential break and enters were reported for Niagara The first occurred at a house in the Crawford Street and Queen Street West area on Monday The second took place at an apartment near Fleet Street and Grand Magazine Street on Wednesday The third occurred at an apartment near Angelique Street and Fort York Boulevard on Monday There have been 18 residential break and enters reported in Niagara in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Regent Park It took place at a house near Sackville Street and Shuter Street on Saturday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Regent Park in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Roncesvalles It occurred at an apartment near Cunningham Avenue and O’hara Avenue on Friday There have been nine residential break and enters reported in Roncesvalles in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for South Parkdale It took place at an apartment near King Street West and Spencer Avenue on Sunday There have been 15 residential break and enters reported in South Parkdale in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for The Annex It took place at an apartment in the Bedford Road and Prince Arthur Avenue area on Friday There have been 17 residential break and enters reported in The Annex in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for University It took place at a house in the Lippincott Street and Vankoughnet Street area on Thursday There have been 13 residential break and enters reported in University in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Waterfront Communities It took place at an apartment in the Mariner Terrace and Navy Wharf Court area on Thursday There have been 29 residential break and enters reported in Waterfront Communities in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Weston-Pellam Park It took place at a house in the Osler Street and Pelham Avenue area on Friday There have been four residential break and enters reported in Weston-Pellam Park in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Woodbine Corridor It took place at an apartment near Ashland Avenue and Coxwell Avenue on Wednesday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in Woodbine Corridor in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Wychwood It occurred at an apartment near Rushton Road and St There have been three residential break and enters reported in Wychwood in 2022 Find the latest reports of residential break and enters for Toronto’s other neighbourhoods This story was automatically generated using open data collected and maintained by Toronto Police Service. The incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks, but recent crime data is preliminary and subject to change upon further police investigation In a narrow 19-17 vote at the June 26 Toronto council meeting Bloor Street and the CNR/CPR tracks have now joined the Toronto and East York Community Council The communities were previously part of the Etobicoke-York Community Council councillor for Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park) the shift from west to east was a matter of local character and culture Ward 13 residents deal with the Etobicoke-York Community Council for local issues such as fence exemptions local developments and minor traffic rule changes But Doucette made it clear that her constituents weren’t happy with the arrangement “Residents often believe that we are in the downtown community council as apparently was the case before 2004,” Doucette said at council “They want to know why the Humber River isn’t the boundary of the community council as it was Their concerns are things like being with a similar ward to the east of us where the street widths and parking rules are the same.” City staff had brought forward a map of the four community councils that offered as little change as possible The current 44-ward map is being expanded to include 47 wards which will come into effect with the fall election But because those wards shifted boundaries A portion of the current Ward 14 (Parkdale High Park) that is in the Toronto and East York Community Council would join with the new Ward 17 — and suddenly find themselves in Etobicoke-York Some councillors didn’t see why that should be a problem High Park and Swansea are really a part of the west end,” said Ward 5 (Etobicoke Lakeshore) Coun “When I look at what happens on Bloor Street from Keele to the west Campbell and others also suggested that adding one more ward to the notoriously busy Toronto and East York Community Council would add to an already heavy workload “Community councils were never created as a result of a workload problem,” said Perks “There was considerable fight and fury when the city of Toronto was amalgamated by the provincial government and community councils were created to try and retain the character of the old municipalities Doucette in her ward and the ward she’ll be running for is that these are people who came from the former City of Toronto.” The eastward shift of High Park was the only change that Toronto council approved of the planned new community council boundaries is a reporter and columnist for Metroland Media Toronto He is also an author of speculative fiction His most recent book is VOLK: A Novel of Radiant Abomination Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Our family is very saddened to announce the peaceful passing of Brian Murray on November 27th Brian was in his 86th year and is survived by his loving wife He was the extremely proud father of Kim and Lee (Allan) Argue and Anisse and adored his great-grandchildren Margaret (late Ron) Collier and Leanne (Peter) Clipsham  He will also be fondly remembered by his niece Nicole and nephews Stephen He grew up in Swansea near High Park and became involved in Scouting at an early age He was very proud of his achievement in earning the Queen’s Scout Award which is the highest award in the Scouting movement he became a Scout leader in Sunderland where he helped many local boys appreciate the outdoors as he had.  Brian attended Humberside Collegiate where he met the love of his life Brian and Julie enjoyed many adventures with Gord and his wife 1962 at Windermere United Church in Toronto.  he enjoyed visiting his grandparent’s farm in Thorah Township and the idea of farming was never far from his heart After a brief career as a heating and air-conditioning specialist Brian and Julie decided to move to a farm near Wilfrid Ontario in 1964 and begin a new career in agriculture They settled into a very cooperative community and through the help of neighbours including Roy Bagshaw Brian and Julie were able to very successfully operate their farming business Brian operated a dairy business until he was 50 years old when he transitioned into a Limousin beef breeding operation The farm was a rural refuge for many people with the families of his sisters enjoying many holiday celebrations on the farm the joys and hardships of farming with many lessons learned which they utilized in their own lives They sold the farm and moved to Bayshore Village near Brechin Ontario in the fall of 2007 where they again enjoyed a welcoming and close community This community provided a great deal of support to both Brian and Julie as his health deteriorated and many will miss Brian’s adventurous and inquisitive nature They were frequently looking out for him and his silver scooter as he got into mischief around the community.  Brian and Julie began wintering at Recreation Plantation in Lady Lake Through their avid participation in the activities at Recreation Plantation they developed close friendships with people from many different parts of the U.S Brian enjoyed the many new sporting opportunities that Florida had to offer including golf and pickleball he was a valued member of the volleyball squad where he was known as ‘the secret weapon’ for his masterful serves Their love of the fun and sun drew many friends and family to the park as well over the years.  Brian valued community service and served as a board member for the Cannington Curling Club as well as Chairman for both the Sunderland Co-Op and the Ontario Limousin Association.  The family would like to thank the staff at Trillium Manor for their care and concern for Brian during the past year.  A Celebration of Life for Brian will be held at The Hayloft in Bayshore Village A private internment will take place at Cedar Vale Cemetery in the spring of 2024.  Memorial donations can be directed to Parkinson Canada.  Please call 1-800-565-3000 or email [email protected] or visit their website for further information.  Arrangements entrusted to the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes Condolences may be shared at www.carsonfuneralhomes.com his art project that demonstrates the influence of the Junction neighbourhood on the city of Toronto Artist and educator Tosh Jeffrey is a force — observant and thoughtful confronted with curating the Art Tour Collective’s fall show Based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts Jeffrey chose “locomotion” as its focus Locomotion will feature a variety of styles and media reflecting the diversity of the Art Tour Collective itself The collective was formed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Art Tour the acclaimed west-end Toronto studio tour which takes place each spring and showcases artists from the five neighbourhoods of Bloor West “Unlike the Art Tour which is spread over almost 30 venues Locomotion will enable art enthusiasts to experience work by roughly 20 of our members all together in one venue.” Choosing locomotion as an artistic theme is also a nod to the prominence of the Junction and its influence on Toronto the Junction was vital to Toronto and its developing journey,” Jeffrey noted “We want Locomotion visitors to also leave their personal space and embark on a visual journey we have developed a strong presence in the Toronto art scene,” he continues “touching people who feel culturally connected to our community But our proximity to the water and the influence of High Park allows us to keep the flavour of a leisurely residential offshoot while tapping into the urban dynamic.” Jeffrey’s own work “comes out of the cocktail of my experiences,” he said I grew up in New York City and lived in Australia for a time I ended up in Hamilton before moving to Toronto and was influenced by everything I encountered from the tropical colours of my birthplace to the hip hop culture of New York City.” Locomotion welcomes everyone to its opening Visitors can meet and mingle with the artists and co-ordinating this show has been an education in itself “I volunteered because I am inspired by my colleagues in the Art Tour Collective I wanted to present their creativity in a meaningful way being as true to them as they are to their craft.” “is that their inspiration will inspire visitors’ curiosity and excitement It’s hard to say what movement is when you’re in the middle of it but you can feel it here — the massive boom Locomotion starts Sept. 10 at Art Square Gallery, across from the Art Gallery of Ontario, at 334 Dundas Street West, and is the collective’s second fall show in that popular space. For Locomotion hours and further details, visit arttourcollective.com Rochelle Kahn is a glass artist creating in Swansea A member of the Art Tour Collective since 2014 she volunteers as the group’s communications co-ordinator Twenty residential break and enters were reported in the city’s Old Toronto district from May 2 to May 8 That’s up from 10 reported during the previous week A total of 50 residential break and enters were reported in the City of Toronto. You can find the latest incident reports for East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and York here There have been 904 residential break and enters in Toronto since Jan 1 — down 0.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2022 One residential break and enter was reported in Bay Street Corridor The incident took place at an apartment near Bay Street and Wellesley Street West on Tuesday There have been 12 residential break and enters reported in Bay Street Corridor in 2023 Three residential break and enters were reported in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills The first incident took place at a house near Braeside Crescent and Braeside Road on Monday There have been 15 residential break and enters reported in Bridle Path-Sunnybrook-York Mills in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Cabbagetown-South St The incident occurred at an apartment in the Bleecker Street and Carlton Street area on Thursday There have been 14 residential break and enters reported in Cabbagetown-South St Two residential break and enters were reported in Casa Loma The first incident occurred at a house near Heath Street West and Russell Hill Road on Friday The second incident took place at a house near Ardwold Gate and Spadina Road on Saturday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in Casa Loma in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Church-Yonge Corridor The incident occurred at an apartment in the Charles Street East and Jarvis Street area on Wednesday There have been 20 residential break and enters reported in Church-Yonge Corridor in 2023 Two residential break and enters were reported in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction The first incident took place at a house near Bloor Street West and Perth Avenue on Saturday The second incident took place at an apartment around Christie Street and Dupont Street on Monday There have been 11 residential break and enters reported in Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in High Park North The incident took place at an apartment in the Dundas Street West and Edna Avenue area on Friday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in High Park North in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in High Park-Swansea The incident took place at an apartment near High Park Boulevard and Indian Road on Thursday There have been four residential break and enters reported in High Park-Swansea in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Kensington-Chinatown The incident occurred at a house near Cecil Street and Ross Street on Thursday There have been 15 residential break and enters reported in Kensington-Chinatown in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Lawrence Park North The incident took place at a house in the Fairlawn Avenue and Greer Road area on Thursday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in Lawrence Park North in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Little Portugal The incident occurred at an apartment in the Coolmine Road and Dundas Street West area on Friday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Little Portugal in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in North Riverdale The incident occurred at a house in the Carlaw Avenue and Victor Avenue area on Wednesday There have been four residential break and enters reported in North Riverdale in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Palmerston-Little Italy The incident took place at a house in the Hepbourne Street and Ossington Avenue area on Monday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Palmerston-Little Italy in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in The Beaches The incident occurred at an apartment in the Kenilworth Avenue and Queen Street East area on Thursday There have been six residential break and enters reported in The Beaches in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in University The incident took place at an apartment in the Borden Street and Harbord Street area on Monday There have been six residential break and enters reported in University in 2023 Two residential break and enters were reported in Waterfront Communities The first incident took place at an apartment near Hahn Place and Scadding Avenue on Monday The second incident occurred at an apartment near Bathurst Street and Bruyeres Mews on Saturday There have been 25 residential break and enters reported in Waterfront Communities in 2023 One residential break and enter was reported in Yonge-Eglinton The incident occurred at an apartment near Duplex Avenue and Orchard View Boulevard on Tuesday There have been six residential break and enters reported in Yonge-Eglinton in 2023 Find the latest reports of residential break and enters for East York, Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough and York This story was automatically generated using open data collected and maintained by Toronto Police Service. The incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks, but recent crime data is preliminary and subject to change upon further police investigation 62 Lavinia Avenue is a four bedroom modern dwelling near the High Park-Swansea neighbourhoods. The newly rebuilt property on the site of a former charming bungalow comes to market with a contemporary two-storey structure and a price tag of $1,997,000 The interior is as glossy and minimalist as you'd expect The main floor is open concept with floor-to-ceiling windows and a white oak staircase with a glass railing The monochromatic kitchen and matching living room with fireplace overlooks the deep backyard the floors are heated and the marble drenched bathroom with soaker tub is one of the best rooms in the home featuring a small private walkout and ample closet space With four bathrooms, there's practically an ensuite for every bedroom, a feature you won't find in most traditional Toronto semis or detached homes At least you'll never have to wait for the shower You've always dreamt of living in a grand heritage residence or classic Victorian You'll have to settle for modern over timeless on this property Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage for sponsoring our House of the Week. All content and editorial selected and written by blogTO Parkdale-High Park MPP Cheri DiNovo (centre) hosted 12 girls from Swansea P.S James Culnan Catholic School at Queen’s Park Monday the girls hosted a press conference about bike safety As part of local MPP Cheri DiNovo’s annual ‘Girls Government’ initiative students from her Parkdale-High Park riding researched the topic of bicycle safety in honour of an elementary school teacher who died while cycling to work in November 2012 our group decided on learning about bicycle safety,” said Grade 8 student and Girls Government representative Renee Deer during a press conference at Queen’s Park a dedicated Grade 2 teacher at Swansea Public School died after his bicycle collided with two vans at the intersection of Lansdowne Avenue and Davenport Road The girls felt that researching bicycle safety would help honour his memory.” Deer was one of 12 girls from James Culnan Catholic School and Swansea Public School who met with DiNovo and her executive assistant Bhutila Karpoche once a month starting in September to discuss social issues the political environment and the role of women in politics “We were asked to select an important social issue we were interested in researching,” said Deer who shared some examples of what the group learned children and young adults 18 and under are required to wear a helmet while cycling; motorists who park their vehicle in a bicycle lane can be fined $150 the girls are calling on the government to continue funding and improving cycling infrastructure to make streets safer while increasing cycling opportunities “We believe that the government should continue looking into expanding cycling infrastructure across the province,” said student Karolina Zablotny 78 per cent of Ontarians would be willing to cycle more if there was a better cycling infrastructure in place.” have invested in their cycling infrastructure and have seen “tremendous” growth in the number of people who cycle to and from work the Ontario government should consider investing in inter-modal connections between cycling and public transit that is easy and convenient for people to use,” she said “This will encourage people to cycle more and in return live a healthier lifestyle and help reduce our carbon footprint.” Making streets safer for cyclists is another area the government should focus on The group is encouraging the government to continue promoting safety training and education to people who share the road with cyclists and enforce cycling and driving violations more consistently to improve overall safety It is also encouraging the government to increase community tourism opportunities by developing trails that tourists would be interested in riding while visiting various places in Ontario “This endeavor will create jobs and bring money to our economy,” Zablotny said Grade 8 student Rachel Salem-Wiseman said she rides her bike to Swansea P.S south along Windermere Avenue and across Bloor Street West “I do not feel safe because of the lack of bike lanes on my route,” she admitted England’s introduction of a cycling super highway as an example of an ideal solution to bicycle safety The group agrees that more bike lanes will make communities both safer and healthier while providing an added transportation option “Bike lanes will encourage less confident cyclists to bike more often,” said student Chloe Bhumgara The girls spent a full day at Queen’s Park attending question period and meetings with the Minister of Education Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Transportation “It has been rewarding to take part in a program that encourages intelligent and energetic young women to engage in the democratic process” said DiNovo \"our\") of the service provided by this web site (\"Service\") are not responsible for any user-generated content and accounts Content submitted express the views of their author only This Service is only available to users who are at least {age} years old you represent that you are this age or older or otherwise make available to the Service (\"Content\") may be reviewed by staff members All Content you submit or upload may be sent to third-party verification services (including Do not submit any Content that you consider to be private or confidential You agree to not use the Service to submit or link to any Content which is defamatory You are entirely responsible for the content of We may remove or modify any Content submitted at any time Requests for Content to be removed or modified will be undertaken only at our discretion We may terminate your access to all or any part of the Service at any time or re-publish your Content in connection with the Service These terms may be changed at any time without notice If you do not agree with these terms, please do not register or use the Service. 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Newsweek is committed to challenging conventional wisdom and finding connections in the search for common ground Newsletters in your inbox See all Swansea City Under-21s were beaten on home soil as Queens Park Rangers took the spoils in their Professional Development League  encounter at the Joma High Performance Centre Former Swansea scholar Kieran Petrie netted a hat-trick for the visitors whilst his R's teammate Emmerson Sutton also grabbed two goals within the space of seven minutes The Swans were left to rue wasting a number of first-half chances with Sam Parker and Sammy Henia-Kamau among those to be denied by QPR keeper Joel Halliday Nathan Tjoe-A-On and Parker came into the team from the senior set-up to get valuable game time while first-year scholar Harlan Perry was also among the starters with Parker's lovely ball finding Henia-Kamau's run only for Jack Leahy to cover and clear for the away side gliding away from his man after being found by Josh Pescatore and setting up Henia-Kamau Parker's close-range effort from a Dan Watts' lay-off was also saved while Henia-Kamau saw one effort blocked and a header cleared off the line as the Swans carved out chance after chance Petrie headed a chance straight into the gloves of Kit Margetson at the other end Parker and Ramon Rees-Siso fired over before Halliday was at the ready again to parry away a powerful drive from Henia-Kamau the Swans were punished just before the break as Petrie's long-range effort found the net via the inside of the far post QPR doubled their lead early in the second period Petrie on hand to convert after a corner had found him at close range Sutton then put the game to bed with a pair of fantastic strikes from distance both of which found the top corner of the net in the space of a matter of minutes And Petrie would round off the scoring in stoppage time as he lofted the ball over Margetson after being found in space LONDON -- Bob Oblachinski was on a double-decker bus traveling the streets of London when he looked out the window and saw a group of 50 mostly large men in gray sweatshirts running around in historic Hyde Park Oblachinski, a native New Englander, was returning to London on Friday afternoon from a trip to Paris. When the bus arrived at its next stop, he had a thought: Could that possibly be his beloved New England Patriots The locals may not have paid much attention but Patriots fans in London could witness their team going through the motions in Hyde Park. New England Patriots"I got off the bus and walked back who watched most of the team's 45- to 60-minute walk-through practice going through their plays and different sets." wasn't the only passerby to watch the practice Others walking through the park and riding their bicycles did the same -- some stopping for a few minutes and leaving Normally secretive Patriots coach Bill Belichick holding a practice in the middle of a public park? Yes, count this one as a shocker and a different wrinkle to the Patriots' trip to London to face the St. Louis Rams on Sunday at Wembley Stadium "It's interesting to see them in this element where they're kind of joking around with each other and playing games," Oblachinski said "I heard one guy jokingly say to another guy 'You're lucky you're even on this team,' and everybody started laughing "The funny thing is that you have all these English people working right next to them [on park maintenance] and they don't realize that one of the best sports teams in the world is practicing right there They don't get the whole concept of the game." The Patriots had walked across the street from their hotel -- Belichick leading the way -- and initially started their walk-through closer to the main road alongside Hyde Park But similar to an impromptu pickup game among friends they moved to a more open section of the park because the trees were creating too much of an overhang when the football was high in the air Patriots QB Tom Brady and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels strutted their stuff Friday. New England PatriotsMike Simpson-Jones of Buckinghamshire happened to be walking through the 350-acre park around 2 p.m and I kind of think it has something to do with American football "It was just interesting to see some of the moves and how it's almost like being on stage and they're walking through their moves Sometimes what we see on TV is a lot of guys clash and fall down but how they're trying to maneuver people into different positions "I didn't have a clue who any of the people were." That's probably why Belichick felt comfortable with such a public walk-through Can you imagine the Patriots holding such a practice in Boston Common Growing the game internationally is part of the responsibility that players said they carried with them upon their arrival early Friday morning We're here to kind of be ambassadors for the NFL," quarterback Tom Brady said "I think it's a great thing that people get to experience American football and why I think we enjoy it so much I know this experience is fun for us players and we look forward to the opportunity of sharing our game with people who don't get to see it very often." "It's always fun to show another country what we do, NFL football, and why it's one of the best sports there is," said veteran defensive lineman Vince Wilfork "I know they are pretty big on soccer over here." and it's unfortunate for the NFL that Sunday's Patriots-Rams game at 5 p.m ET) will clash with the highly anticipated Manchester United-Chelsea soccer match at 4 p.m which explains why two games will be played in London next year and those passing through Hyde Park on Friday afternoon this was an experience they won't soon forget It was a throwback moment that took players back to the days of their youth -- playing football at the park For those lucky enough to be passing through or spotting the unusual scene from a bus it was an unexpected introduction to American football or simply an unexpected treat Cookies are small text files saved on your phone tablet or computer when you visit a website These cookies enable core functionality such as page navigation and access to secure areas The website cannot function properly without these cookies and can only be disabled by changing your browser preferences Consent for some third party cookies can not be automatically revoked Please follow the link below if you want to opt out of them We may use third party tools such as Google Analytics and similar to help us anonymously measure how you use our websites This allows us to make improvements based on our users\' needs These tools set cookies that store anonymised information about how you got to the site Please note our rules regarding hospital visits have changed. For the latest guidance on our visiting  please visit this page.  Please note: From 1st March 2021 smoking in hospital grounds is against the law If you are waiting for treatment or surgery it's important you're as fit and healthy as possible eating healthily and quitting smoking will help you to 'wait well' and boost your overall health and wellbeing Coming into hospital factsheet - What patients need to know when coming into hospital Discharge factsheet - What patients need to know about leaving hospital Rydym yn croesawu gohebiaeth a galwadau ffôn yn y Gymraeg neu'r Saesneg Mae’r dudalen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg drwy bwyso’r botwm ar y dde ar frig y dudalen We welcome correspondence and telephone calls in Welsh or English Welsh language correspondence will be replied to in Welsh This page is available in Welsh by clicking ‘Cymraeg’ at the top right of this page SHOPPERS say their town is now "a dump" as a bargain chain with over 500 branches is set to shut in just hours The Works in Fforestfach Retail Park, Swansea, will close on Saturday April 20 It was "loved" by locals but the firm, which sells anything from books to craft materials, says it couldn't agree a new lease Its shuttering sparked fury online, with some saying their town has gone to the dogs Carol Poul wrote on Facebook: "Loved this shop, so sad, we only have vape shops and charity shops "It's time lease holders stopped being greedy While Jo Freeman said: "Looks like a ghost town So sad because it used to have great shops." Confirming the closure, The Works said: "This has been a great location for The Works but sadly we have been unable to agree suitable lease terms to stay. "We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this closure and would like to thank customers for shopping at the store over the years." The closure left other locals reminiscing about the good old days of shopfront retail Ekay Wu noted how the store was the "best place to go back in the day" Another said the dawn of internet shopping had crippled shops in Swansea While one offered a grim retail forecast chiming: "It’ll be a kebab shop and barbers within a few weeks." The Works was founded in 1981 and has more than 500 stores nationwide Dean Hoyle, chairman of Huddersfield Town FC and founder of Card Factory stepped down as chairman of The Works in 2021 Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Thinking about buying a home in Toronto comes down to more than price tags and open house tours and recent changes tell a clear story about how to shop smartly for your next home base Toronto’s housing market in 2025 looks very different from even two years ago March figures show average selling prices at $1,093,254 for all home types in the city expects stable but slow price growth for the rest of this year Their forecast is a two-and-a-half percent climb Neighborhoods make all the difference for many buyers while others want night markets or a spot close to new job centers.Leaside stays the pick for many families who want safe streets and strong schools Home prices sit near $1.6 million for a detached house Leaside also has a quick road link to downtown and houses often go for close to $1.9 million with demand keeping values high.High Park-Swansea remains a strong pick for anyone who wants green space but still needs to get downtown for work A semi-detached house here averages around $1.2 million thanks to the Bloor subway line.First-time buyers look more at Liberty Village or Richmond Hill These places come with lower average prices Richmond Hill offers larger homes for similar prices seen in smaller city units and planned LRT lines point to future value.Several pockets stand out for price growth or future changes Keelesdale-Caledonia has seen multi-unit projects along the new LRT boost prices Scarborough Village offers bigger condos at prices lower than the core some with new buildings aiming for early 2027 completion which means property values could rise with new stores and services Comparing Walkability and Transit: Making the Most of Your Commute Social media, real estate podcasts and YouTube updates bring fresh takes into the mix Agents like Bryan Wood teach buyers where deals can be found They highlight spots such as East Danforth where you can get a three-bedroom condo near the subway for well below $750,000 Daniel Foch reminds people that condos in the center may not offer as much value pushing buyers toward Roncesvalles or older homes in Bloordale report higher rental income for owners in Leslieville thanks to new short-term rental rules.Video bloggers offer their own picks pointing to detached houses under $1.3 million that have seen ten percent gains in price during the last year Safety worries shape home searches for many buyers and Forest Hill South rate as some of the lowest crime areas with crime stats well below city averages and strong schools to match.Regent Park is worth noting Its latest round of new buildings mixes affordable and market-rate condos and buyers are drawn there by amenities as well as price Parkdale is home to a land trust project protecting affordable units for renters even as condo conversions and rising rents change the makeup of the neighborhood.Recent bylaws and provincial housing policies also matter Higher vacant home taxes are pushing more units onto the rental market such as those coming with the Ontario Line make certain neighborhoods look more attractive since getting downtown will soon be easier Density-focused zoning rules are spurring new towers in North York and Etobicoke Construction delays from new energy-saving requirements have slowed some new midtown rental towers show up more often in areas such as Liberty Village Durham Region runs incentive programs for Toronto buyers willing to face a longer commuter train ride in exchange for more house and lower taxes.Buyers are also weighing geology and disaster risks often checking for earthquake resistance in Don Mills and Scarborough Bluffs following a mild local tremor.Toronto’s neighborhood map looks different now from a few years ago Finding the right area comes down to your checklist and how you balance trade-offs like commute Starting with this data gives you a grounded sense of where your home search might fit Building on a series of international design triumphs Image credit Have you ever opened your laptop and suddenly felt like you were.. 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