TorontoTeenage boy shot by Toronto police officer in North York; SIU investigatingBy Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowPublished: March 23 Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is investigating after a police officer shot a teenage boy in North York on Sunday afternoon The incident happened shortly before 3 p.m at a plaza in the Humber Summit neighbourhood She said that Toronto Police Service’s Gun and Gang Unit task force was conducting an ongoing investigation of a “car of interest” with several occupants inside on Islington Avenue prior to the shooting “There was the male in the vehicle and some other occupants and a single gunshot was fired,” Denette said “The male was wounded and taken to hospital where he remains in non-life-threatening condition.” which is called in to investigate when police are involved in an incident that results in death and/or the discharge of a firearm at a person later elaborated in a news release that police officers attempted to arrest the male who was then shot once by one of them The other occupants of the vehicle were arrested Toronto police say four male suspects are in custody adding that one of them sustained a gunshot injury Police have not elaborated on exactly why the suspects were arrested The injured person was transported to hospital via emergency run Paramedics told CTV News Toronto that they transported a male patient to the hospital with a serious Denette went on to say that forensic investigators with the SIU along with other investigators are now processing the scene “There will be interviews that will be conducted in the coming days and that will give us more details into the circumstances of what happened,” she said adding that Toronto police are also trying to obtain a warrant to enter the vehicle to obtain more evidence and better understand what happened Denette said the SIU does not know if the person shot was armed The civilian agency is also unaware if any charges have or will be laid by the police “The focus of the SIU investigation is any criminality involving the police officer who discharged her firearm and injured the individual,” said Denette Three investigators and three forensic investigators have been assigned to this investigation which Denette said aims to be completed within 120 days The SIU is urging anyone with information about this investigation, including video or photos, to contact the lead investigator at 1-800-787-8529 or online. Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved LocalNewsTeenage boy shot by Toronto police officer in North York; SIU investigatingBy Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowPublished: March 23, 2025 at 4:08PM EDT A transport truck was involved in a two-vehicle crash in the Humber Summit area Wednesday afternoon Toronto police were called to Steeles Avenue West and Fenmar Drive just after 12 p.m A man believed to be in his 30s has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast Could we see another indefinite pause on postal service in the country Negotiations are underway again as Canada Post and the workers’ union try to cut a deal to avoid a lockout or strike later this month Rain showers and thunderstorms are on the way Weather specialist Michelle Mackey has the long-range forecast Rhianne Campbell speaks to one epidemiologist who is calling on public health officials to do more to battle misinformation 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 and the information within may be out of date A man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in a North York neighbourhood Sunday night At 10:15 p.m., Toronto police responded to a call for a stabbing at Cherrylawn Avenue and Millport Drive near Islington and Finch avenues in the Humber Summit neighbourhood a man was in his car and at some point sustained a stab wound to his chest He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries Police had road closures and its dog services unit on scene investigating An investigation is on-going to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 or online at 222tips.com. Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter These incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks There were 68 vehicles reported stolen in the district from Feb Toronto Police Service received 204 reports of a stolen vehicle between Feb including 68 in the district of North York In total 1,913 auto thefts have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 — down 8.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2023 Four vehicles were reported stolen from these locations: a driveway around Broadleaf Road and Limewood Street on Friday a driveway around Denlow Boulevard and Hamlet Gate on Monday a driveway near Abbeywood Trail and Barrydale Crescent on Monday a driveway near Denlow Boulevard and Penwood Crescent on Tuesday There have been 22 auto thefts reported in Banbury-Don Mills in 2024 Two vehicles were reported stolen from these locations: a curbside around Elder Street and Kennard Avenue on Friday a curbside around Dufferin Street and G Ross Lord Park Trail on Tuesday There have been 19 auto thefts reported in Bathurst Manor in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside around Elkhorn Drive and Hawksbury Drive on Wednesday There have been 13 auto thefts reported in Bayview Village in 2024 a driveway around Carmichael Avenue and Clyde Avenue on Monday a driveway near Clyde Avenue and Mcgillivray Avenue on Tuesday a curbside around Avenue Road and Cranbrooke Avenue on Thursday near Elm Road and Joicey Boulevard on Thursday There have been 21 auto thefts reported in Bedford Park-Nortown in 2024 Three vehicles were reported stolen from these locations: a curbside near Fenmar Drive and Norelco Drive on Tuesday a curbside around Jane Street and Stong Court on Tuesday a curbside around Finch Avenue West and Oakdale Road on Thursday There have been 13 auto thefts reported in Black Creek in 2024 a driveway around Allingham Gardens and Barclay Road on Sunday a curbside near Anthony Road and Dufferin Street on Tuesday a curbside around Billy Bishop Way and Wilson Avenue on Thursday There have been 21 auto thefts reported in Clanton Park in 2024 a curbside near Don Mills Road and Leith Hill Road on Monday a curbside around Don Mills Road and Sheppard Avenue East on Tuesday around Parkway Forest Drive and Sheppard Avenue East on Wednesday a curbside around Don Mills Road and Van Horne Avenue on Wednesday There have been 26 auto thefts reported in Don Valley Village in 2024 Five vehicles were reported stolen from these locations: a curbside near Montana Avenue and Wilson Avenue on Friday a driveway near Keswick Road and Spalding Road on Sunday a curbside near Dallner Road and Kirby Road on Wednesday near Ridge Road and Wilson Avenue on Wednesday a curbside around George Appleton Way and James Finlay Way on Thursday There have been 38 auto thefts reported in Downsview-Roding-CFB in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway near Ameer Avenue and Ranee Avenue on Friday There have been three auto thefts reported in Englemount-Lawrence in 2024 a curbside near Ferrand Drive and Rochefort Drive on Sunday around Dufresne Court and Grenoble Drive on Monday There have been 10 auto thefts reported in Flemingdon Park in 2024 around Laura Road and Snowood Court on Monday a driveway near Coquette Road and Giltspur Drive on Thursday There have been 16 auto thefts reported in Glenfield-Jane Heights in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside near Forest Manor Road and Helen Lu Road on Saturday There have been nine auto thefts reported in Henry Farm in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway near Lotus Court and Rameau Drive on Saturday There have been five auto thefts reported in Hillcrest Village in 2024 a curbside around Kenhar Drive and Weston Road on Saturday a curbside near Garyray Drive and Irondale Drive on Monday a driveway around Cabana Drive and Plunkett Road on Thursday There have been 17 auto thefts reported in Humber Summit in 2024 near Bradstock Road and Habitant Drive on Friday a curbside near Ardwick Boulevard and Songwood Drive on Tuesday There have been 25 auto thefts reported in Humbermede in 2024 a curbside near Bathurst Street and Romney Road on Tuesday a driveway around Delhi Avenue and Ridley Boulevard on Wednesday a driveway around Easton Road and Johnston Avenue on Thursday There have been 22 auto thefts reported in Lansing-Westgate in 2024 a driveway around Culford Road and Jacinta Drive on Monday a driveway around Macleod Street and Maple Leaf Drive on Tuesday There have been eight auto thefts reported in Maple Leaf in 2024 a curbside around Hendon Avenue and Yonge Street on Thursday a curbside near Hendon Avenue and Yonge Street on Thursday There have been 17 auto thefts reported in Newtonbrook East in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway around Dallas Road and Pennard Court on Thursday There have been 12 auto thefts reported in Newtonbrook West in 2024 a driveway around Tanburn Place and Wallingford Road on Wednesday a curbside near Hov Ramp and Hwy 401 on Wednesday There have been 25 auto thefts reported in Parkwoods-Donalda in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway around Gary Drive and Walwyn Avenue on Friday There have been 11 auto thefts reported in Pelmo Park-Humberlea in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway around Arkwright Street and Gracefield Avenue on Monday There have been six auto thefts reported in Rustic in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from around Oaken Gateway and Upper Canada Drive on Friday There have been 12 auto thefts reported in St A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside around Sulkara Court and Sweeney Drive on Tuesday There have been 14 auto thefts reported in Victoria Village in 2024 a curbside near Finch Avenue West and Torresdale Avenue on Tuesday a driveway near Robert Hicks Drive and Torresdale Avenue on Wednesday There have been nine auto thefts reported in Westminster-Branson in 2024 a driveway around Empress Avenue and Kenneth Avenue on Friday a curbside near Ellerslie Avenue and Yonge Street on Friday a curbside around Mckee Avenue and Yonge Street on Sunday a curbside around Upper Madison Avenue and Yonge Street on Tuesday a curbside near Doris Avenue and Greenfield Avenue on Tuesday There have been 25 auto thefts reported in Willowdale East in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside near Horsham Avenue and Hounslow Avenue on Friday There have been three auto thefts reported in Willowdale West in 2024 a curbside near Tangiers Road and Toro Road on Friday a parking lot around Broadoaks Drive and Keele Street on Friday a curbside near Ashwarren Road and Bakersfield Street on Monday a residential parking lot near Fountainhead Road and Sentinel Road on Monday There have been 41 auto thefts reported in York University Heights in 2024 a curbside around Blossomfield Drive and Dane Avenue on Saturday a curbside around Alcester Court and Highland Hill on Saturday a driveway near Glenbrook Avenue and Lois Avenue on Sunday There have been 29 auto thefts reported in Yorkdale-Glen Park in 2024 Find out where auto thefts were reported in East York, Etobicoke, Old Toronto, Scarborough and York This story was automatically generated using open data collected and maintained by Toronto Police Service. 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neighbourhoods punctuated by strip plazas and other commercial uses along Finch Avenue.  Bordering on the Duncanwoods Greenbelt Park the west end of the site falls within a Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) regulated area 895m² of land along the edge would be conveyed to the TRCA forming a buffer to safeguard the ravine slope and expand the City’s Natural Heritage System through renaturalization efforts Bousfields has submitted an Official Plan Amendment application to the City of Toronto on behalf of the developer to redesignate the site from General Employment Areas to Mixed Use Areas The towers would rise to heights of 150.45m and 162.45m The development would introduce 998 residential units across both towers including 58,581m² for residential uses and 14,645m² for commercial and community spaces This results in a Floor Space Index of 6.22 times lot coverage Shelborne Capital has informed UrbanToronto that the tenure of the residential units is still under consideration with the developer determining whether they will be offered as rental or condominium homes.  The ground and second floors of the taller tower would feature a grocery store and retail while levels three and four would house office and commercial spaces The shorter building would incorporate a 1,200m² child care facility with an outdoor playground and biophilic space designed to incorporate natural elements into the urban setting adjacent to the 993m² space to be dedicated as a public park at the southwest corner Residents would have access to 4,139m² of indoor and 2,143m² of outdoor amenities a 160m² outdoor piazza along Finch Avenue West would feature landscaped planters with an approximate ratio of one per 124 units in the shorter tower and 126 units in the taller tower necessitating high-speed motors for efficient service The majority of parking provisions would be within one level of underground garage The development would also provide 835 bicycle parking spaces.  While TTC bus stops are located at Finch Avenue West and Milvan Drive/Rumike Road, just 180m away or a two-minute walk, the site is 45m west of the Milvan-Rumike stop of the Finch West Line 6 LRT that would replace the bus route long before these buildings would be built Another stop at Duncanwoods Drive is 230m to the west The stops put the site within the Protected Major Transit Station Areas of both Cycling infrastructure includes dedicated bike lanes along Finch Avenue as part of the LRT project An aerial view of the site and surrounding area UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development you can learn more about it from our Database file you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page UrbanToronto has a research service, UTPro, that provides comprehensive data on development projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe — from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider that tracks projects from initial application.​​​ a member of the Jane Finch Action Against Poverty group believes the future of Jane and Finch “is on the line” in the upcoming federal election Humber River-Black Creek is located in northwest North York Voter turnout in Humber River-Black Creek in the 2015 and 2011 elections Grant Evers believes that poverty is a growing concern in the Humber Summit area The rail corridor adjacent to Humberlea has been easily accessed by people THE ISSUE: Federal ElectionLOCAL IMPACT: Humber River-Black Creek voters want to see government deal with precarious work Butterfly Gopaul worries for the future of Jane and Finch just weeks before Canadians vote in the federal election Gopaul, a member of the anti-poverty organization Jane Finch Action Against Poverty, said residents are struggling with precarious employment as a major employer in the area are temporary agencies there’s no good jobs in this labour market,” she said you’re working 24-hours around the clock and there’s no child care for folks to access with those hours.” Jane and Finch is just one of the neighbourhoods in North York’s Humber River-Black Creek riding It has a population of 108,035 with 74 per cent identifying as visible minorities the average household income is $65,458 and there is an 11 per cent unemployment rate The average rent is $1,011 and 44 per cent of tenant households spend more than 30 per cent of income on shelter costs The HumberleaStrong member is concerned about rail safety given tracks run adjacent to the neighbourhood idling trains next to our homes for long periods of time and what impact that has on noise level the environment and on the reasonable enjoyment of people in their homes,” she said “One of the biggest issues we have that speaks federally is the rail safety and the access to the rail tracks as well.” president of the Humber Summit Residents’ Association has lived in the area for 25 years and said poverty is a growing concern “It tends to be an underserved area,” he said “You have to drive everywhere to get anything … public transit is not very good for this area.” The riding (formerly known as York West) is a Liberal stronghold and has been held by Sgro since 1999 Sgro said Liberals will continue investments into skilled trades and training programs to help workers improve their careers She added she’ll continue to work with residents to improve rail safety and will push for further investments into programs like the Canada Child Benefit to help lift people above the poverty line “I think if we had another four years of the Liberal government we very sincerely can make a difference in the lives of the people who live in Humber River-Black Creek,” she said Augimeri, a former longtime Toronto councillor who was defeated in last year’s municipal election said making housing investments would be a “healing ointment for the whole community.” The NDP candidate added she would make use of her connections in the skilled trades to open local job opportunities as well as look at installing a noise wall alongside the tracks in Humberlea wants to create laws to stop labour exploitation improve the country’s export market to make more jobs and ensure people in the riding live comfortably so that’s why I entered into politics,” the Conservative candidate said wants to establish better employment standards create physical barriers alongside the rail tracks and advocate for a guaranteed livable income and free tuition “I’m new to politics and I’m not in it for the politics,” the Green candidate said a retired communications worker and educator wants to create safer and healthier working environments and reprioritize some military spending into social programs “I think our party stands with all the movements in the community that are fighting for justice,” the Marxist-Leninist candidate said Krosinska did not respond to our interview request by deadline and Smith declined to be interviewed “It’s time the government invests in neighbourhoods like this,” Gopaul said “Because the future of Jane and Finch is on the line.” Disclaimer: These poll results are not scientific. Toronto.com uses a third party app which does not restrict the number of times a person can vote in the poll The poll is available to anyone with the article link and is meant to be an engagement tool for entertainment purposes only Toronto’s top three neighbourhoods finished 2024 with average home prices below $1 million even after years of steady price appreciation diverse neighbourhoods and world-class dining As the most multicultural city in the world Toronto is a global business and economic hub with a vibrant cultural scene While affordability remains a major challenge for the city’s home buyers access to top universities and a strong job market are just two of the reasons many still focus their home search on the 416 Here are the top 50 Toronto neighbourhoods for real estate purchases in 2025 slide the columns right or left using your fingers or mouse or download the data to your device in Excel Source: Toronto Regional Real Estate Board has the highest value score of all neighbourhoods in the city this year the average home price in Black Creek was $705,222 up 51% from five years earlier—yet nearly $400,000 less than the Toronto average Black Creek Community Farm is a nine-acre urban farm that hosts events sells discounted organic produce and includes four-season greenhouses and a forest trail The neighbourhood is also home to the reimagined Village at Black Creek an open-air museum celebrating local and Indigenous history Public transit options are readily available providing access to downtown Toronto and surrounding areas is part of the Line 1 Yonge–University subway line and includes a regional bus terminal Located along the Etobicoke–Brampton border Steeles Avenue and Toronto Pearson International Airport making it ideal for commuters and frequent travellers The community features the 250-acre Humber Arboretum and the scenic Humber River Woodbine Mall and Fantasy Fair are just five minutes away The average home price in West Humber–Clairville was $869,927 at the end of 2024 secondary and alternative schools within its borders Kingsview Village–The Westway neighbourhood is gaining momentum in Toronto’s Etobicoke region The average home price was $869,862 at the end of 2024 It offers strong investment potential for home buyers particularly for families looking to put down roots Kingsview Village–The Westway retains a classic suburban feel with wide streets the highest share among Toronto’s top three neighbourhoods.  Toronto’s real estate market progressed at a more measured pace in 2024 With no spring surge in real estate activity “Sellers who needed to sell were often willing to accept lower offers, providing strategic buyers the opportunity to secure properties at more favourable prices,” says eXp real estate agent Dan Chiasson Condominiums were a good option for buyers priced out of detached homes An oversupply of condo listings fostered a balanced market Successful sales relied heavily on presentation—well-staged units attracted prompt offers while poorly presented properties struggled Many single renters and first-time buyers purchased studio one-bedroom and one-bedroom-plus-den condos priced between $400,000 and $600,000 With rents averaging about $2,000 per month in 2024 (for a two-bedroom apartment) buying a studio became a practical entry point into the market “These options weren’t really available when the market was more competitive,” Chiasson says.  two-bedroom condos were also highly sought-after “Buyers acted quickly when finding one within budget particularly those focused on long-term investment or extra living space.” Answer a few quick questions to get a personalized quote Chiasson says he’s surprised by the number of buyers who have already made use of the new $1.5-million cap for mortgage insurance he expects the $900,000-to-$1.5-million market to stay competitive “There aren’t enough homes in this price range,” he says.  Chiasson says home buyers who have trouble breaking into the market will likely seek family help to enter the $2-million-plus market or expand their search beyond Toronto.  “With increasing living costs and rising debt obligations even high earners are exploring ways to maximize their purchasing power in 2025,” he says.  It was written by a content partner based on its expertise and edited by MoneySense This is an editorially driven article or content package presented with financial support from an advertiser The advertiser has no influence on the creation of the content Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value" The data behind the top places to buy real estate in Canada an insecure economy and job loss are all on the minds of young.. 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The content provided on our site is for information only; it is not meant to replace advice from a professional Public health investigations into COVID-19 cases has now led to the shutdown of two more schools within the Toronto District School Board Toronto Public Health has advise the board to close Humber Summit Middle School located in the area of Islington and Finch Avenues and Clairlea Public School in Scarborough The TDSB COVID advisory page lists two infections among students and two infections among staff at Humber Summit The page says three cases are resolved at the school there are six cases among students and one resolved case Both will be closed until after the Christmas break TDSB recently announced nine other schools will be closed until early January due to COVID-19 outbreaks including a pair of East York schools that were set to re-open on Monday for in-class learning the board announced the closure of City Adult Learning Centre David Lewis Public School and Grenoble Public School the TDSB added Oakridge Junior Public School to the list Toronto Public Health dismissed classes at Thorncliffe Park Public School back on Dec 3 after asymptomatic testing uncovered a significant outbreak The neighbouring Fraser Mustard Early Learning Academy was closed last week after a number of student cases were discovered Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute will also remain closed until after the Christmas break after 14 students were confirmed to be COVID-19 positive days before staff and students were to undergo asymptomatic testing All high schools in the York Catholic District School Board will be switching to remote learning for three days this week All shut down TDSB schools are expected to reopen on Jan The long road to the parkng lot trails off behind Ellie Hudon at the locked main south-east entrance to Rowntree Mills Park The entry has been inaccessible for more than a decade forcing park patrons to trek on to the property from several other parking lots and gates Residents take a walk through Rowntree Mills Park Saturday Naba Khan and Tamoor Baig take part in a cleanup at Rowntree Mills Park THE ISSUE: Access to green spaceLOCAL IMPACT: Residents want more car access and the gates opened all year round at Rowntree Mills Park Humber Summit resident Ellie Hudon can’t believe something so close to her neighbourhood is so far 92-hectare public park that features bike trails The Humber River cuts through it creating a home for a variety of fauna the park’s gates are closed all through the winter They were ordered shut in 2009 by then North York councillor Giorgio Mammoliti due to complaints by area residents of criminal activity and rowdy parties that went on inside Rowntree Mills Park The rest of the 92-hectare park must be accessed by foot there has been little movement to change the status quo residents are speaking out about wanting their park back all year round it’s really just sad we can’t access it,” said Hudon a married mother of three children aged nine The park is located between Islington and Kipling avenues and between Steeles Avenue to the north and Finch Avenue West to the south It’s sandwiched by neighbourhood improvement areas on either side North York’s Humber Summit community on the east side and Etobicoke’s Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestone on the west “There’s a lot of buildings in this neighbourhood so a lot of people don’t have access to a backyard,” Hudon She said it’s upsetting that a community that lacks green space is literally being shut out from accessing a good deal of it Residents take a walk through Rowntree Mills Park in April — Alison Wilson photo is opened allowing drivers to park in the south parking lot during daytime hours which means cars are not allowed further in Longtime advocate Grant Evers said the community would love to have access to the middle parking lot Another set of gates also keeps motorists out of the northernmost parking lot Evers said it makes sense the park is closed at night but he would like to see more of the gates opened during daytime hours as well as during the winter months who in 2009 represented the Etobicoke side of the park said the closure was an extreme way of dealing with the problem “It seemed a shame to me because it was the largest park we have in the north end It seemed an absolute shame it couldn’t be opened up and some type of security put in to assist with the concerns,” Hall said She said the park has the potential of being the High Park of the north but unless you live adjacent to it where you can walk into it “I think that the city should make that park accessible and should be looking for other ways to address the concerns — should they still exist,” Hall said A group of about 60 residents from the neighbourhood have been meeting regularly to discuss the park an organization that helps people use their parks “We just need to show the authorities that parks can be safe once you start bringing people inside when you have the community using it,” Minaz Asani-Kanji Asani-Kanji said that because the community has a new councillor residents are hopeful the park can be opened up more fully again but he did not respond to our requests for an interview is a reporter with Metroland Media Toronto is opposing a 36-storey rental tower that is being proposed between 3400 Weston Rd The city is holding a public consultation meeting on a proposed 36-storey rental tower at the southwest quadrant of Weston Road and Finch Avenue The Humber Summit Residents’ Association is fighting the proposal along with five other highrise apartment buildings being proposed by the same developer at the southeast corner of the intersection seeks to amend zoning by-laws to permit a third residential building at the site; the existing two buildings would remain The proposed new 36-storey building would have a five-storey podium and contain 480 residential units as well as a daycare Humber Summit Residents’ Association president Grant Evers said his group doesn’t oppose development but wants to see development that is supported by good infrastructure and social services like schools and supermarkets “The proposed applications by Medallion Development at Weston and Finch represent massive over-intensification,” he said in a statement planning and development manager at Medallion Developments said in an email in April that the proposal at 3400 Weston will include revitalization of the older tower lots as the existing parking lots will be redesigned with modern landscaping “The existing tenants will also benefit from the newly provided indoor amenities as part of the development.” Kot said the proposed highrise will serve a much-needed housing demand and provide for a new opportunity for people to stay in the community they grew up in “It will provide opportunities for the elderly to downsize as well as an opportunity for young adults to move into their first apartments.” Evers had said the Emery Village Secondary Plan allows three to six storey buildings in the area though it could be increased to 18 storeys if sufficient community benefits are provided “We want to see a development that is consistent with the Emery Village Secondary Plan,” he said in the statement At the March 3 Etobicoke York Community Council meeting Humber River-Black Creek Councillor Anthony Perruzza made a motion to direct city planners to review the proposal in the context of the secondary plan “Hopefully the building will come down considerably in density and we get it more to a scale that is acceptable in that plan,” he said in an interview in April The virtual public consultation meeting will be held 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. June 23. A link to the meeting will be provided on the city’s planning consultations webpage at toronto.ca/cpconsultations before the session He has been covering the crime beat since 2002 and has a passion for giving a voice to those affected by tragedy and looking at societal issues that may have contributed to it Students from Venerable John Merlini Catholic School plant trees at Rowntree Mills Park Residents plant trees at Rowntree Mills Park I have lived in the Humber River-Black Creek riding since 1960 Rowntree Mills Park is a park that was frequented by my family during my youth this park has been underutilized for the past 10 years largely as an unintended consequence of a decision by former councillor Giorgio Mammoliti to prevent vehicular access to the park except by the payment of a $100 group permit This decision was made in response to complaints by nearby residents and the police of occasional undesirable activity in the park the first parking lot at the south entrance to the park has been open but the two other gates that provide vehicular access to the entire park remain locked Some had hoped that the City of Toronto would acknowledge that access to the park has been too restrictive Opening the second gate would provide access to a large parking lot close to where the park’s washroom is located organized three events for children during the summer in Rowntree Mills Park myself and Grant Evers — also a resident of Humber Summit — formed a group Residents Revitalizing Rowntree Mills Park The group’s objective is to continue to breathe some fresh air into this park by encouraging the organization of positive activities for the park trees and shrubs were planted at the northern part of the park by a Grade 4/5 class from Venerable John Merlini Catholic School and a Grade 8 class from Humber Summit Middle School The students were brought into this project through the enthusiastic support of Ida Li Preti and Christopher Mammoliti Tuesday’s steady rain did not dampen spirits as approximately 80 units were planted of the Association for Canadian Educational Resources (ACER) demonstrated how to conduct an initial monitoring (measurement) of the units Growth will be measuring the units again next year Vince D’Elia and his team from the Toronto Regional and Conservation Authority provided us with shovels mulch and buckets and showed us the technique of proper tree planting Minaz Asani-Kanji and Cynthia Hashie of Park People and Janette Harvey of the Toronto Urban Forestry Department attended to lend their support This is the first tree planting of this nature to have occurred in this park for many years Grant Evers noted that his sons planted coniferous trees in the park 25 years ago — in an adjacent section of the park — when they were five years old as an activity of their Beavers group Tuesday’s project illustrates how the city schools and volunteer residents can work together to address climate change in our community As Minas Amani-Kanji of Park People stated parks get better.” We’re striving to make Rowntree Mills Park even better Edith George is a tree-hugging Torontonian. She is an adviser to the non-profit Ontario Urban Forest Council and a past director on the board of the Weston Historical Society. Visit her website at www.edithgeorge.com. There were 17 vehicles reported stolen in the district from Jan Toronto Police Service received 53 reports of a stolen vehicle between Jan including 17 in the district of North York In total 3,287 auto thefts have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 — down NaN per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway around Caribou Road and Otter Crescent on Tuesday There have been 38 auto thefts reported in Bedford Park-Nortown in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside around Epic Lane Road and Wilson Avenue on Monday There have been 56 auto thefts reported in Downsview-Roding-CFB in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside near Hollyberry Trail and Sweetwood Gate on Friday There have been 13 auto thefts reported in Hillcrest Village in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside near Milvan Drive and Penn Drive on Monday There have been 38 auto thefts reported in Humber Summit in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway near Franklin Avenue and Gwendolen Crescent on Tuesday There have been 28 auto thefts reported in Lansing-Westgate in 2025 a curbside near Hendon Avenue and Yonge Street on Monday a curbside around Hendon Avenue and Yonge Street on Monday a curbside near Hendon Avenue and Yonge Street on Tuesday a curbside around Hendon Avenue and Yonge Street on Wednesday There have been 30 auto thefts reported in Newtonbrook East in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside near Elise Terrace and Greenwin Village Road on Thursday There have been 22 auto thefts reported in Newtonbrook West in 2025 a residential parking lot near Graydon Hall Drive and Graydon Hall Place on Thursday a curbside near Clayland Drive and Sandover Drive on Wednesday There have been 47 auto thefts reported in Parkwoods-Donalda in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside near Bathurst Street and Kingsbridge Court on Sunday There have been seven auto thefts reported in Willowdale West in 2025 a parking lot around Ashwarren Road and Ceramic Road on Monday a curbside around Atkinson Road and Library Lane on Tuesday a parking lot near Limestone Crescent and Shale Gate on Wednesday There have been 87 auto thefts reported in York University Heights in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside near Steeles Avenue West and Turbine Drive on Thursday This was the first auto theft reported in null in 2025 Toronto police have announced an arrest in the recent murder of a 20-year-old Brampton man in North York’s Humber Summit area Tyijuan Kidd-Bailey was fatally shot on Sunday which is north of Finch Avenue West between Islington Avenue and Weston Road officers located a man who was suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound The victim succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later A male suspect was reportedly seen fleeing the area on foot in a northbound direction was arrested and charged with one count of second-degree murder Homicide investigators are asking residents to check their security cameras or dash-cams for footage that could help their investigation Anyone with information should contact police at 416-808-7400, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.222tips.com Police reported nine new residential break and enters in North York between April 12 and April 18 Police reported nine new residential break and enters in North York between April 12 and April 18. That’s two 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 six to 43 bringing the city’s preliminary total for 2022 to 717 — down ten per cent compared to the same period last year Two new residential break and enters were reported for Banbury-Don Mills The first occurred at a house near Gladwyn Road and Norden Crescent on Saturday The second occurred at a house in the Mellanby Place and Tangmere Road area on Sunday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in Banbury-Don Mills in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Bedford Park-Nortown It took place at a house in the Dunster Avenue and Mason Boulevard area on Sunday There have been 11 residential break and enters reported in Bedford Park-Nortown in 2022 Two new residential break and enters were reported for Flemingdon Park The first took place at an apartment near Grenoble Drive and Vendome Place on Friday The second took place at an apartment near Don Mills Road and St There have been eight residential break and enters reported in Flemingdon Park in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Glenfield-Jane Heights It occurred at an apartment in the Demaris Avenue and Yellowstone Street area on Wednesday There have been four residential break and enters reported in Glenfield-Jane Heights in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Hillcrest Village It took place at an apartment in the Rock Mossway and Spanish Mossway area on Tuesday There have been four residential break and enters reported in Hillcrest Village in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Humber Summit It took place at an apartment in the Aviemore Drive and Islington Avenue area on Thursday There have been five residential break and enters reported in Humber Summit in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Humbermede It took place at a house in the Storer Drive and Windhill Crescent area on Monday There have been four residential break and enters reported in Humbermede 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 Toronto Police Service crime statistics reveal that auto theft has been progressively climbing in Toronto while the issue entered full spotlight in 2023 The number of cases in Toronto was 3,636 in 2014 but that figure decreased to 3,285 in 2015 before rising in 2016 When considering auto theft by premises between 2014-2022 trends show commercial purposes have increased 37.6 per cent over the years Residential jumped 51.6 per cent and “Other” auto theft premises are up 45.6 per cent The neighbourhood with the highest number of auto theft cases with 159 commercial cases and 129 residential cases Four-hundred and eighty-six cases were placed in the “Other” category Other areas that are also high on the chart include York University Heights (229 cases) Crime stats also show that Friday and Saturdays experienced the least number of auto theft events Dealers can browse the full report here for more details Canadian auto dealer continues to cover updates in the area of auto theft. 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Website by Leaf Design There were eight vehicles reported stolen in the district from Feb Toronto Police Service received 39 reports of a stolen vehicle between Feb including eight in the district of North York In total 367 auto thefts have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 — down 80.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway near Barse Street and Melrose Avenue on Sunday There have been two auto thefts reported in Bedford Park-Nortown in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside around Brookhaven Drive and Trethewey Drive on Saturday There have been six auto thefts reported in Brookhaven-Amesbury in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway near Baycrest Avenue and Khedive Avenue on Wednesday This was the first auto theft reported in Englemount-Lawrence in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside near Garyray Drive and Norelco Drive on Thursday There have been four auto thefts reported in Humber Summit in 2025 a curbside near Ardwick Boulevard and Songwood Drive on Saturday a driveway near Calm Court and Habitant Drive on Thursday There have been seven auto thefts reported in Humbermede in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway around Wedgewood Drive and Willowdale Avenue on Thursday There have been seven auto thefts reported in Newtonbrook East in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside around Alcester Court and Highland Hill on Saturday There have been eight auto thefts reported in Yorkdale-Glen Park in 2025 unassuming parcels of land across the Greater Toronto Area are constantly being eyed up and targeted for housing development by the region's (and country's) array of industrious builders and developers And as the City sees a steady stream of building applications STOREYS is right there waiting to sift through architectural plans and planning rationales for the best and biggest (and coolest!) coming up across the region from affordable housing to multi-tower luxury condos but here are 10 stand-out submissions that were on our radar in the month of January Union Park at 315-325 Front Street / Hariri Pontarini Architects Location: 315-325 Front Street in the Financial District Oxford Properties has submitted revised plans that significantly alter the scope of the project.. plus it's arguably the biggest proposed real estate development in Canada right now with a price tag of $3.5 billion and spanning 3.1 million sq Revised plans bring the height from three 50-storey buildings and one 52-storey building to two 50-storey buildings The proposed towers would soar over the Rogers Centre and sit directly east of the CN Tower fundamentally altering the Toronto Skyline Some highlights from the plans include 1,793 residential dwelling units (with affordable housing) and extensive public realm improvements crowned by the "Shoreline Stitch" — an outdoor promenade with a design mimicking the shoreline that once brushed up along the southern edge of the site Hendon at 30-36 Hendon Avenue / Studio JCI Location: 30-36 Hendon Avenue in North York Centre (Newtonbrook West) Hendon is representative of the uptick in purpose-built rental (PBR) proposals we've noted in the early days of 2025 and it gets bonus points for being inclose proximity to higher-order transit This proposal is seeking approval for a 46-storey 433-unit PBR development within walking distance of the Finch subway Station and the future Yonge North Subway Extension The site currently slated for redevelopment is ideally located just northwest of the Yonge and Finch intersection 1549-1551 The Queensway / Hariri Pontarini Architects and Community Affordable Housing Solutions (CAHS) and Community Affordable Housing Solutions (CAHS) on behalf of 572989 Ontario Inc. Location: 1549-1551 The Queensway in Etobicoke While this proposal is impressive in size alone it's also packing a punch in terms of affordable housing and philanthropy the 1,819-unit complex would offer 342 affordable rental units and extensive programming space for a number of non-profit operations the northernmost tower would serve as a new hub for Haven on the Queensway's operations and Habitat GTA’s ReStore program Programs that would operate out of the building include Haven's First Care Program 147 Liberty Street / Sweeny&Co Architects Location: 147-151 Liberty Street and 54-68 Fraser Avenue in Liberty Village this project could soon be Liberty Village's Tallest New Building with plans calling for 55 storeys — far outstripping the heights of nearby structures the ambitious project would deliver 732 residential units and 12,270 sq ft of office space within walking distance of the Exhibition Subway/GO Interchange Station and planned King-Liberty GO/ SmartTrack Station unintended) to incorporate aspects of the existing heritage buildings that currently call the site home The heritage buildings include what was once the Arlington Company of Canada Factory and the S.F the real estate arm of George Weston Limited Location:985 Woodbine Avenue and 2078, 2086, 2100, 2102 and 2106 Danforth Avenue in East Danforth recently revised plans for this east-Toronto development envision a significantly larger project the proposed scope has been increased from nine and 15 storeys with a total of 402 residential units to 10 and 35 storeys containing 601 rental units and the non-residential space has grown from 22,582 sq the development would also offer a preschool space considering the ties to George Weston) a grocery store Location: 350, 360, and 364 Evans Avenue and 14-16 Arnold Street in Etobicoke 11-acre high-rise community poised just steps from Kipling Station is definitely one to keep an eye on With 11 towers ranging in height from 12 to 42 storeys and 4,623 condo units proposed it's one of the largest developments filed in 2025 so far Rinomato is proposing a total gross floor area (GFA) of 3,525,821 sq Stand-out features of the development include new public and private roads and a 46,280-sq.-ft park space that would offer an outdoor theatre 2450 Finch Avenue West / Kirkor Architects Location: 2450 Finch Avenue West in Humber SummitHumber Summit this proposal has transit access at top of mind with its ask for 44- and 41-storeys within walking distance of the soon-to-open Milvan Rumike LRT station on the Line 6 – Finch West LRT line along with a number of existing surface transit routes The two-tower project would provide the neighbourhood with a total of 998 condo units 241 Yonge Street / Hariri Pontarini Architects Developer: Angel Developments on behalf of Montreal-based Prime Properties Location:239-247 Yonge Street in Downtown Toronto This tantalizing proposal is located just south of Toronto's heart and soul — Dundas Square — and across from one of its largest (and most popular) attractions — the Eaton Centre Angel's plans embody the essence of the City's downtown with a sleek glassy design from Hariri Pontarini Architects Up for approval are plans for a 67-storey purpose-built rental tower that would deliver 774 units and 8,471 sq One key aspect of the development would be the retention and incorporation of one of the existing facades into the new design on account of 241 Yonge Street being a registered heritage building 55 Eglinton Avenue East / Kirkor Architects Location: 55 Eglinton Avenue East in South Eglinton-Davisville In what might be the longest-standing proposal submitted so far this year State Building Group has filed a revised proposal for a mixed-use development that's been in the works since 2014 The new plans up the planned height from 47 to 55 storeys and cut the office replacement requirement and also of note is the development's close proximity to the Eglinton aubway atation and planned Crosstown LRT station — a detail that allowed the developer to champion public transit and exclude residential parking from plans in their proposal Location: 10-21 Four Seasons Place in Etobicoke West Mall this four-building development would constitute one of the larger projects in the area at 23-storeys each and offering a total of 1,021 residential units three-storey podium joining the four towers with a courtyard in the middle and indoor amenity space at grade that would feature a wealth of amenities and a recreational sports and/or flex office space surrounding the development would be a number of surface transit routes that connect to the nearby Kipling Subway and Go Station as well as green spaces like Echo Valley Park and the East Mall Park To help get PRESTO cards in the hands of even more riders and Toronto Public Library have teamed up to distribute 65,000 complimentary cards and the cards are available at 33 Toronto Public Library locations throughout the city READ: TTC to Give Out Free PRESTO Cards this Summer and Fall Toronto Storeys reached out to TTC spokesperson Stuart Green to learn more about who qualifies for the program and Green said the PRESTO cards are reserved for people who do not yet have one or may face obstacles purchasing one “The focus is on newcomers and lower-income Torontonians along our busiest routes and in Neighbourhood Improvement Areas,” he says The cards will specifically go “to city residents who have faced obstacles getting cards already.” Green also says the initiative is a “targeted campaign” and that “people will receive direct notice of how to participate.” "The TTC is proud to be partnering with the City and TPL to get cards into the hands of people who do not yet have one," added Green The PRESTO cards will be available at select Toronto Public Library branches but those who receive these complimentary cards won’t have to pay the fee The TTC said customers can still continue to pay with cash tickets and tokens for the foreseeable future A 16-year-old boy is among three people arrested in connection with carjackings that occurred in various areas of the city in mid-April Toronto police say four carjackings took place between April 17 and April 19 in the neighbourhoods of Parkwoods and Wexford/Maryvale and Humber Summit near Jane Street and Finch Avenue West a male would approach a driver with a handgun and demand their vehicle the male allegedly drove away with the victim’s vehicle He left the area empty-handed in the fourth vehicle Police identified three suspects and spotted two of them — a man and a woman — with the alleged stolen vehicles on April 20 Investigators searched all three vehicles and recovered evidence related to the investigation including an airsoft handgun with an extended magazine was charged with 24 offences that include robbery with a firearm possessing a firearm contrary to a prohibition order has been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and her next court appearance is on May 30 Police were unable to locate the third suspect who cannot be identified under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) police said they “recovered items of evidentiary value related to the investigation.” The teen faces 11 charges that include pointing a firearm possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order and failure to comply with a release order The Black Creek Community Health Centre greeting team at the Christian Centre in the Jane and Finch neighbourhood during its first mobile pop-up COVID-19 testing event in July A family leaving a COVID-19 testing centre at a community site in Humber Summit is given lunch bags with masks and hand sanitizers in October COVID-19 data collected to date shows sustained harm to Black communities system planners are not meeting commitments to deliver care and redirect resources Black communities are receiving lip service without tangible interventions that will improve their health or lives Based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts Toronto Public Health began collecting COVID-19 data detailing race the city has released summaries showing who COVID-19 is impacting and how the pandemic is moving through our city Black people are overrepresented in COVID cases too little is being done to stem COVID-19’s impact on Black communities Toronto urgently needs a Black health strategy to fix these harms The situation is dire and Black people know it Black people only make up 9 per cent of Toronto’s population 34 per cent of cases in the city were in Black people These skewed outcomes are driven by many factors such as the overrepresentation of Black labourers among essential workers crowding on transit lines serving highly racialized and low-income neighbourhoods and a lack of investment in health resources These outcomes are not inherently linked to Blackness they are products of a broken system and there is nothing inevitable Data collection should be followed by rigorous analysis The findings generated should be used to develop strategies The data should always be used to guide action Data collected to date shows sustained harm to Black communities Toronto Public Health (TPH) held consultations with communities who made recommendations (many in alignment with recommendations currently suggested by the Public Health Agency of Canada) such as paid sick days and improved housing to decrease overcrowding Black communities are being invited to tables where their suffering is discussed and empty promises are made At worst this is calculated negligence of the worst kind an insidious continuation of systemic harm Black people navigate daily Toronto’s Board of Health unanimously recognized anti-Black racism as a public health crisis and made commitments to addressing it The board and the city committed to the reprioritization of city resources during COVID-19 Black communities in hard hit spots have once again been abandoned Communities have been forced to address an ongoing crisis with minimal resources Responsibility does not belong to the city alone The gravity of the crisis demands action from municipal and provincial actors Community led organizations in hot spots have stepped in to fill gaps the crisis unfolding is too big for them to carry alone There are areas where municipal actors are already moving — such as TPH’s support for community-led testing Disparate outcomes will continue until health equity is integrated into decision-making processes The collection of data is one step; however data collection is of limited use if it does not inform health system planning and actions for improvement harm to some communities has been normalized The categorization of some communities and groups as collateral damage must be held up against assertions by city leaders at the beginning of the pandemic that “we’re all in this together.” How else are Black communities to interpret the failure to urgently direct resources to the most heavily impacted in our city instead we must fix what has long been broken We must reimagine a new normal that makes better health accessible for all Toronto must urgently implement a revised pandemic strategy that addresses systemic and structural inequities driving the pandemic The proposed strategy must include development of a comprehensive and adequately resourced Black health strategy firm targets and measurable indicators of progress Cheryl Prescod is the executive director of Black Creek Community Health Centre.Liben Gebremikael is the executive director of TAIBU Community Health Centre.Safia Ahmed is the executive director of Rexdale Community Health Centre.The Black Health Equity Working Group a coalition of health equity experts and providers based in Ontario Opinion articles are based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. More details Another Toronto District School Board (TDSB) building has been closed due to a COVID-19 outbreak as schools ready for the holiday break on Friday Toronto Public Health has advised TDSB to shut down Nelson Mandela Park Public School The TDSB COVID advisory page lists three infections among students and three infections among staff at the Regent Park school The school board is reportedly considering moving students from the Island Public School to Nelson Mandela The merge is being looked into because students who attend school on the island are having problems getting to class due to ferry restrictions The move would be made in the new year upon approval Nelson Mandela Park Public School has previously been used as an emergency evacuation site for island students There are now twelve TDSB schools shut down as a result of COVID-19 Here’s a list of closed schools with the number of infections as of 9 p.m In a memo issued to Ontario school boards on Thursday Education Minister Stephen Lecce says while the transmission of COVID-19 in schools has remained “low” they should all prepare for the possibility of remote learning beyond Jan “We are recommending that boards encourage students and staff to take home any materials that they may require for remote learning before they leave school for the holiday period so that we can continue to be ready for all scenarios,” reads the memo Earlier this week Humber Summit Middle School and Clairlea Public School were advised to close by Toronto Public Health TDSB recently announced nine other schools will be closed until early January due to COVID-19 outbreaks On Sunday the board announced the closure of City Adult Learning Centre Toronto Public Health dismissed classes at Thorncliffe Park Public School back on Dec Marc Garneau Collegiate Institute will also remain closed until after the Christmas break after 14 students were confirmed to be COVID-19 positive All high schools in the York Catholic District School Board have switched to remote learning for three days this week TorontoMan found dead in commercial building was victim of a homicide: policeBy Chris Fox - CTV News TorontoPublished: May 04, 2019 at 11:20AM EDT New data shows that Toronto Fire Services (TFS) take much longer to respond to emergency calls in low-income neighbourhoods in the city compared to more affluent areas The Star analyzed TFS data and found that, between 2020 and 2022, the department had much slower response times in areas of the city such as Flemingdon Park and Black Creek The analysis looked at over 425,000 emergency calls across the city's 150+ neighbourhoods "Neighbourhood improvement areas" (NIAs) and "emerging neighbourhoods (ENs) are usually comprised of more low-income and the data shows that response times in these areas are trailing behind which uses a metric called "total response time," only met its goal in 70 per cent of incidents in Toronto's 33 NIAs and 10 ENs In other areas not categorized as NIAs or ENs the fire department managed to meet its target in 80 per cent of cases the department met its total response time target in 77 per cent of incidents on a citywide scale Ten neighbourhoods in Toronto saw the department hitting its target between 32 and 49 per cent of the time. Some of these areas include Elms - Old Rexdale, Thorncliffe Park The fire department has been attempting to address these issues in the past by strategically distributing trucks throughout the city TFS is also planning to hire over 50 new front-line staff every year for the next three years and looking to build new fire stations in more disadvantaged communities A Great Capture TorontoTrailer containing $30K worth of veal stolen from North York By Hilary Caton - CTV News TorontoPublished: December 26, 2017 at 4:08PM EST If you have any queries about this error, try emailing feedback@mirror.co.uk and we'll do what we can to help you Rendering looking SE (left) and NW (right) [Retrieved: Icon Architects] Located in the growing Humber Summit neighbourhood within the Emery Village Secondary Plan boundaries and just steps away from the Weston Station on the Finch West LRT line the proposal would replace a car wash currently on-site proposing 192 condominium units for a total of 14,442 m² of residential space The proposal adds another 209 m² of ground-floor retail to add to the growing pedestrian realm along Finch West.  Rendering looking NE (left) and SW (right) [Retrieved: Icon Architects] Between both buildings at levels three and four containing three one-bedroom units on each floor with a shared rooftop amenity space above The north 6-storey seniors building includes a 2-storey asymmetrical extension that is supported by outdoor beams connecting the ground The extension creates a partially covered outdoor area in the building’s open space for residents to enjoy On the south 11-storey condominium building that faces out onto Finch West a commercial frontage with four storeys above projects outwards from the tower behind The retail frontage is composed predominantly of charcoal brick while the floors above are of a contrasting white panel The remaining 6-storeys are slightly stepped back from the extension accented as well by asymmetrical white-panelled balconies on each floor.  The building’s public realm on the ground floor will contain a mix of paved and green open space and four at-grade parking spaces for visitors and retail occupants A new public access road that would provide a rear driveway entrance for the seniors building, connecting Finch West and Toryork Drive has been recommended to Council as part of the Emery Village Secondary Plan but is not yet approved.  Surrounding context and future Finch LRT route [Retrieved: Weston Consulting] Two levels of underground parking are included in the designs proposing only 196 vehicular spaces of the 340 required by zoning An additional 200 bicycle parking spaces are included for residents.  Proposed P1 parking plan [Retrieved: Icon Architects] The Finch West neighbourhood has seen reinvestment in recent years as the Finch LRT line draws closer to opening on the southwest corner of Finch West and Weston Road 270 residential units are proposed for the site at 3406-3434 Weston Road and an additional 1,717 units are proposed in 10 buildings in a massive project on the east side of Weston Road at 2345 Finch Avenue West Future and proposed developments in vicinity [Retrieved: Weston Consulting] Additional information about this development can be found in our Database file for the project or leave a comment in the space provided on this page UrbanToronto has a new way you can track projects through the planning process on a daily basis. Sign up for a free trial of our New Development Insider here There were 27 residential break and enters reported in the district from Jan Toronto Police Service received 87 reports of a break-in at a home between Jan including 27 in the district of North York In total 360 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – up 48.1 per cent compared to the same period in 2023 Three break-ins were reported at these locations: a house near Mallow Road and The Donway East on Thursday a house near Rippleton Road and Terrington Court on Saturday a house near Denlow Boulevard and Penwood Crescent on Monday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in Banbury-Don Mills in 2024 Two break-ins were reported at these locations: a house near Heathview Avenue and Oscar Court on Thursday a house near Restwell Crescent and Viamede Crescent on Saturday There have been seven residential break and enters reported in Bayview Village in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Bluffwood Drive and Saddletree Drive on Saturday There have been six residential break and enters reported in Bayview Woods-Steeles in 2024 a house near Mcglashan Court and Mcglashan Road on Thursday a house near Barse Street and Cranbrooke Avenue on Saturday There have been 13 residential break and enters reported in Bedford Park-Nortown in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Delahaye Street and Touraine Avenue on Thursday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Clanton Park in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Shaughnessy Boulevard and Trailside Drive on Friday There have been six residential break and enters reported in Don Valley Village in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Ranee Avenue and Varna Drive on Monday There have been four residential break and enters reported in Englemount-Lawrence in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Hasbrooke Drive and Pearldale Avenue on Thursday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Humber Summit in 2024 an apartment near Finch Avenue West and Hwy 400 on Saturday an apartment near Coral Gable Drive and Weston Road on Sunday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Humbermede in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Botham Road and Franklin Avenue on Tuesday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Lansing-Westgate in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Connaught Avenue and Lariviere Road on Saturday There have been five residential break and enters reported in Newtonbrook West in 2024 a house near Lacewood Crescent and Three Valleys Drive on Thursday a house near Barnwood Court and Laurentide Drive on Sunday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Parkwoods-Donalda in 2024 Five break-ins were reported at these locations: a house near Balding Court and Medalist Road on Thursday an apartment near Vernham Avenue and Vernham Court on Friday a house near Hopperton Drive and Meta Gate on Sunday a house near Highland Crescent and York Mills Road on Sunday a house near Carluke Crescent and Fifeshire Road on Monday There have been 14 residential break and enters reported in St Four break-ins were reported at these locations: a house near Empress Avenue and Highgate Avenue on Tuesday an apartment near Doris Avenue and Forest Laneway on Thursday an apartment near Doris Avenue and Hollywood Avenue on Thursday a house near Highgate Avenue and Lailey Crescent on Monday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in Willowdale East in 2024 Find out where residential break and enters were reported in East York, Etobicoke, Old Toronto, Scarborough and York We use cookies to provide you with a great experience and to help our website run effectively Please see our privacy policy for more information The Humber’s annual flagship climate change summit will ask businesses academic institutions and community groups to identify the support they need in the drive to net zero The Waterline Summit 2022 takes place next month at a time when the climate crisis has never been more evident Held in partnership between Marketing Humber and the University of Hull the summit will focus on the growing momentum across the region in the race to a carbon neutral economy including the implementation of internationally significant decarbonisation projects It will also address the obstacles that stand in the way and pose the question as to the further support needed across the region The summit will be held at the Aura Innovation Centre It will feature in-person discussion panels exhibitions and networking opportunities focused on accelerating action to tackle climate change High-profile speakers will include Team GB’s three-time Olympic champion Ed Clancy OBE the most successful team pursuit cyclist in history who will give an inspirational talk to students from across the region and a host of key business and academic leaders from across the region and the UK It comes after the Met Office recorded the hottest July in UK history with the average maximum temperature exceeding 30 degrees Celsius for the first time The highest ever temperature on a single day in Britain was also recorded – 40.3 degrees Celsius in Coningsby recent floods in Pakistan submerged a third of the country and left more than 1,000 dead Countries including Australia have also been hit with unprecedented rainfall and heatwaves this year said: “We talk about climate change as if it’s a future danger to avert but it’s here and it’s happening right now We’ve seen it globally and on our own doorstep “There can be no easing up in our drive to net zero regardless of whatever other challenges we’re facing because there’s none more critical than the climate crisis “There’s been so much progress made across the Humber but it’s also clear there’s much more to be done and time is of the essence “We don’t have all the answers – no-one does – which is why we’ll be asking attendees from all sectors and walks of life to participate and share what they need to support their own ambitions to become carbon neutral “We must unite and work as one to achieve net zero but it’s crucial to understand the different challenges and opportunities that exist for us all.” Attendees will be able to provide feedback on what support they need both in person at the summit and via an online portal Marketing Humber and the University of Hull will be sharing key points and themes as well as potential solutions to the issues raised said: “Universities continue to play a crucial role in addressing the critical issues faced by our planet There’s perhaps no greater example of that than the threat posed by climate change we’re playing our part through world-leading research innovative teaching and outstanding graduates who go out into the world and make a positive impact on society “The university is on its own ambitious journey to carbon neutrality in time for its centenary anniversary in 2027 we’re committed to securing a brighter future for all.” The launch of The Waterline Summit will be hosted by renowned television presenter and broadcast journalist Louise Minchin It will include a panel discussion involving Professor Petley; Mark Goldstone Head of Regional Policy at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI); Jenny Sutcliffe Principal Consultant Regulatory Affairs at energy company Phillips 66; Cathy Yitong Li COP26; and former Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change Louise said: “I’m delighted to have been invited back to The Waterline Summit Last year’s event really opened my eyes to the absolutely crucial role the Humber has in the drive to a carbon net zero UK economy “I’m really looking forward to hearing about the progress that’s been made in the past 12 months as well as the ongoing projects and future plans across the region community groups and educational establishments that care about the future of our planet to sign up to play their part.” The Waterline Summit will showcase why the Humber is an exemplar and demonstrator region to the rest of the world in the race to net zero It will address the lessons learned from the global climate conference COP26 and it will look ahead at how the Humber can make its voice heard at this year’s event in Egypt in November The Waterline Summit 2022 is supported by Event Partner Arup and Drax are sponsoring the Adaptation and Resilience Day and Energy Transition Day respectively Equinor and SSE Thermal are sponsoring the Student Sustainability Challenge and Exhibition while innovation consultancy Edenic Group and offshore wind global leader Ørsted are Waterline Hackathon Sponsors The Waterline Summit 2022 will run from October 17-19 2022. Full programme details will be released in the coming weeks. To find out more, and register for events, visit https://thewaterline.global/summit-2022 The summit will launch with a hard-hitting panel discussion featuring leading regional and national experts hosted by broadcast journalist and presenter Louise Minchin The afternoon session will celebrate the winners of The Waterline Student Sustainability Challenge and highlight to students the many opportunities presented by the drive to net zero including interactive exhibitions and a motivational talk by Team GB’s Ed Clancy OBE The second day of the conference will be centred around the theme of “adaptation and resilience” through a series of fringe events Speakers will equip delegates with the knowledge they will need to adapt and be resilient to the changing climate Energy firm Ørsted and digital experts Edenic Group will also host an interactive event to bring together businesses students and academic experts to use disruptive thinking to find solutions to climate change The third and final day will provide an insight into the breadth of opportunities presented by the transition to a net zero economy and the projects and partnerships of all scales being delivered across the region About Advertising Contact Terms Privacy Policy It's a nightmare no car owner wants to imagine: you return to your parking spot only to find your car missing This nightmare has unfortunately become a reality for many car owners across the city as auto thefts have already surpassed records with over two months still left in the year According to the Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal the city saw 6,572 auto thefts in 2021 alone This total is considerably higher than the average auto thefts from the 2014-2020 period in which average auto thefts by year were 4,552 The last time auto thefts were below the annual average was back in 2017 A new interactive map by Transparent Canada reveals the top neighbourhoods where auto thefts are most prevalent in the city The information is based on the City of Toronto's published data Toronto auto thefts by neighbourhood in 2021. Photo Credit: Transparent Canada  the top 10 with the highest total auto thefts in 2021 were: The top 10 neighbourhoods with the lowest total auto thefts in 2021 were: The Toronto Police also revealed the totals for auto theft locations Auto thefts by premise type in Toronto in 2021, from the Toronto Police Service's Public Safety Data Portal Totals for 2022 have already surpassed 2021 numbers, with year-to-date auto theft offences already at 7,117 at the time of writing. According to Toronto Police, auto thefts account for over 20 per cent of the major crimes committed in Toronto in 2022 Major crime indicators by type in Toronto, year-to-date in 2022, from the Toronto Police Service's Public Safety Data Portal New vehicles with keyless fobs are being specifically targeted during this heightened wave of car thefts with thieves using sophisticated devices such as radio frequency amplifiers to capture fob signals from inside the house and extending it to the car Other criminals have attached Apple AirTags to hard-to-see places on high-end vehicles for later location and theft Toronto Police have advised the public to avoid leaving keyloss fobs near the front door overnight Marcanadian A new city building simulation game is being used to highlight the devastating impact carbon emissions have on the environment ahead of a pioneering climate change summit The retro-style MyTopia - Green City Builder game has been launched by Marketing Humber as part of The Waterline Summit 2020 to show how the choices people make impact upon their immediate and wider surroundings The week-long summit will begin on October 19 and bring together businesses colleges and schools to position the Humber at the forefront of the global transition to a zero-carbon future Following the inaugural The Waterline Summit last year Marketing Humber is staging this year’s free event online The immersive digital summit will feature leading names from the fields of media People across the region are being urged to play the new game to enhance their awareness of the impact of global warming which will be displayed on a live leaderboard throughout the summit said: “MyTopia is a fantastic way for people across the region to join the fight against climate change how our everyday decisions impact on the environment and how we can all play our part by making changes in our lives “It is absolutely vital the region is united on this issue and this is one way we are bringing people together.” Developed by local companies Edenic Group and Clay10 Mytopia allows players to build their own city with their answers to a series of multiple choice questions Players are asked to consider carbon footprint wildlife and health and wellbeing in the choices they make Players will be scored on how their choices contribute to creating a sustainable future we can encourage awareness and help stimulate conversation about decarbonisation and the Humber’s role in creating a zero-carbon economy “We’re asking people to play the game themselves to help understand the part we all play in this crucial challenge.” The Waterline Summit 2020 aims to position the region at the forefront of the global transition to a zero-carbon economic model Held in partnership with the University of Hull and Yorkshire Water it will build on the growing momentum across the estuary to embrace pioneering technologies attract significant investment and create jobs in a green economy It will focus on the five “grand challenges” the world faces in tackling climate change – electricity and energy The summit will include a virtual conference centre with attendees able to browse exhibition stands and attend talks and panel discussions High-profile speakers will include Andrew Bailey Governor of the Bank of England; David Shukman Team GB’s Director of Sport Services and Chef de Mission for Tokyo 2020 (now rescheduled to 2021); and award-winning CNBC journalist and presenter Nadine Dereza There will also be opportunities for schools colleges and communities to share ideas and best practice as well as learning about current and future career paths opened up by the region embracing a sustainable future The free event is being staged in partnership with Marketing Humber’s network of Bondholder businesses and organisations and is open to everyone Humber Outreach Programme (HOP); and Community Partner The Waterline Summit is the headline event of The Waterline campaign launched by Marketing Humber and the University of Hull to bring together partners from the worlds of industry academia and research and development to pioneer decarbonisation solutions It will highlight how climate change is a significant threat to the Humber but is also its greatest opportunity because the region can build on its strong industrial base and existing green credentials to attract significant investment and create jobs in a green growth economy The Waterline Summit 2020 takes place from Monday including a national business leaders panel discussion The exhibition and debate are free to attend. To register and see full event details, go to https://thewaterlinesummit2020.vfairs.com MyTopia is available online now. To play, and submit your score to the summit, visit https://www.mytopiagame.co.uk/ 2014This article was published more than 11 years ago A new measure is being used to rank Toronto's neighbourhoods – the "neighbourhood equity score" which combines ratings for economic opportunity participation in decision-making and physical surroundings change the way Toronto's 140 neighbourhoods are evaluated by city staff when they decide where to direct services The new rankings are likely to set off a lively debate about the city's role in providing social services and what areas of the city are most deserving of extra funding and attention – all against the backdrop of the fall civic election The new measures were developed in conjunction with researchers at St Michael's Hospital's Centre for Research on Inner City Health and are adapted from work done by the World Health Organization Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions Sign up here for your daily business digest direct to your inbox Sign Up Discover our talented editorial team and the principles that drive them Humber Freeport tax sites have already attracted £1bn of investment which will create up to 600 jobs across the region a major decarbonisation conference has heard Humber Freeport’s Interim CEO Simon Green told an event during The Waterline Summit that “tangible success” is already being seen at tax sites in Hull and Goole Major investments announced have included Finnish company Metsä Tissue’s plans to build the UK’s largest tissue paper mill in Goole Pensana is investing more than £150m in a rare earth processing facility while Meld Energy plans to invest £180m in a green hydrogen production facility at the site Mr Green joined a panel of experts on the final day of the summit discussing the importance of collaboration to drive clean growth He said: “The success we have already seen across our freeport sites has been very tangible Investments totalling around £1bn have been announced which will create up to 600 jobs in both Hull and Goole from companies across the world who are bringing new skills and technologies into the region “Collaboration is a key measure of success in freeports and what we’ve created across our sites in the Humber is a portfolio which meets the investment needs of the region – from advanced manufacturing and engineering to decarbonisation and clean energy projects.” Mr Green also praised the collaboration between freeport site landowners who have “complemented each other” and brought forward development sites with distinct and unique opportunities for investors He said stakeholders involved in Humber Freeport were aligned on its three key objectives: to drive clean and to become a testbed for innovation and emerging technologies Mr Green spoke on The Waterline Summit panel alongside Harry Jones Freeports Programme Director at the Department for Levelling Up Mr Jones and representatives from the Department for Levelling Up HM Treasury and HM Revenue & Customs visited the Humber for a two-day tour of the freeport tax and customs sites in Hull They also spoke to major investors and stakeholders including businesses which are receiving a share of £25m seed capital funding awarded by Humber Freeport The Humber Freeport Board recently signed off on funding for seven projects across both banks of the estuary supporting major new facilities that will accelerate the decarbonisation of the Humber which is critical for the Government to meet its net zero ambitions By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent Sign up to receive our popular Yorkshire & The Humber morning email for free The Humber Energy Board today launched a plan to decarbonise and revitalise the Humber area with £15 billion of private investment Humber 2030 Vision lays out steps to cut up to 80% the area’s carbon emissions the Humber area currently accounts for half the UK’s C02 emissions The project has numerous public and private partners East Riding and North Lincolnshire Councils; the Universities of Lincoln and Hull; the CBI and a number of energy and manufacturing companies The document draws existing and future projects into a unified strategy managing director of Marketing Humber and a board member the Humber and East Yorkshire LEP “We’ve been the catalyst to raise awareness of the challenges and opportunities for the Humber and alongside our academic and industrial partners we’ve put the region on the global stage to lead the transition to a net zero future “We’ve shared knowledge and ideas to help position the Humber as a world leader in the climate change challenge the focus must be on action and implementation “We are leading in innovative technology and building expertise to achieve our aims and now The 32-page vision booklet points out that 80% of the UK’s currently licensed CO2 storage capacity is accessible from the Humber enough to capture its emissions for the next 46 years It says the region can produce 30% of the government’s hydrogen production targets and half the UK’s renewable electricity by 2030 “The Humber presents the UK’s biggest decarbonisation opportunity providing world-leading infrastructure and investment alongside innovation and technology that can be replicated around the world the UK can’t achieve net zero and grow the economy without decarbonising the Humber.” It will help maintain the viability of traditional industry sectors and it’s a blueprint for fostering economic clusters in the UK – a demonstrator that the CBI wants to champion and learn from in equal measure as the best way to bring private sector  leadership to bear on levelling up.” The vision document sets out 18 proposals to take the Humber to net zero emissions the Immingham Green Energy Terminal and Drax’s bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) project An infographic showing key elements of the Humber 2030 Vision by the Humber Industrial Cluster Plan The UK Seafood Summit remains in the Humber for 2019 having graduated from a regional event to a national conference last time out DoubleTree by Hilton Forest Pines Hotel will once again host the two day industry gathering following residencies at Cleethorpes Pier and Grimsby's Humber Royal Hotel and Humber Seafood Institute And coming just a fortnight before the UK could leave the EU the theme is The Responsible Seafood Economy: Looking Forward – Responding to Change Last year's agenda was dominated by Brexit with the first March deadline then on the horizon But a double delay sees another event come before the potentially seismic move for the seafood industry - with tariffs friction-free borders and labour all concerns the public body that supports the £10 billion UK seafood industry it brings together a panel of respected speakers and delegates to discuss and debate the burning issues in the global seafood industry Key players are drawn in from the seafood industry and is open to all businesses and organisations with an interest in the UK seafood industry BBC Radio Two’s resident foodie broadcaster Nigel Barden will once again compere for a second year following the national switch the Seafood Fayre takes place the evening before the summit For 2019 an additional seminar hosted by the Young Seafood Leaders Network will take place on the afternoon before The network was launched at the event last year by Seafish chief executive Marcus Coleman Speakers are currently being confirmed and further details will follow Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are also available For more information contact Nikki Hawkins at Seafish by emailing ukseafoodsummit@seafish.co.uk or call 07876 035763.