Check back in with us at any time to find out what's happening A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic President Donald Trump is planning to put a '100% tariff' on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada's closely tied industry The family of an Ontario man who died in a correctional facility in 2016 is calling out the provincial government for failing to act on recommendations made in an inquest into his death Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast President Donald Trump is planning to put a ‘100% tariff’ on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada’s closely tied industry Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast The effort to relieve congestion with a tunnel under Highway 401 is now on PM Mark Carney’s radar Premier Ford listed the project as one of Ontario’s top priorities in need of federal support Ontario’s measles outbreak is showing no signs of slowing and for the first time in a while the province’s top doctor publicly addressed the growing health crisis The annual tradition of cherry blossom viewing at High Park is in full swing as the trees hit peak bloom Audra Brown with everything you need to know before joining the huge crowds of cherry blossom enthusiasts preparing for a first meeting with the U.S and some say simply getting America to agree to a framework for negotiations going forward is the goal The woman who says she was sexually assaulted by five former world junior hockey players faced cross-examination as defence council questioned what she said happened in a London hotel room in 2018 One of the busiest air travel hubs in America is entering a second week of mounting delays and cancellations Laura Aguierre looks at the mounting frustration as the U.S Federal Aviation Authority copes with a staffing shortage Jury selection has begun at the trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Leigh Waldman discusses the charges the music mogul is facing and why finding an impartial jury could prove difficult National Weather Service is in worse shape than previously thought due to a combination of layoffs Ivan Rodriguez explores the impact that could have as hurricane season approaches 80% of the Cardinals who have the task of choosing a new Pontiff were named by Pope Francis this is a group that will be significantly different from the ones who have chosen other Popes in the past 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 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 three residential break and enters reported in the district from April 1 to April 7 Toronto Police Service received 19 reports of a break-in at a home between April 1 and April 7 including three in the district of Etobicoke In total 374 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 81.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near St There have been four residential break and enters reported in Kingsview Village-The Westway in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Lake Crescent and Royal York Road on Sunday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Mimico in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Coin Street and Garnett Janes Road on Saturday There have been two residential break and enters reported in New Toronto in 2025 Find out where residential break and enters were reported in East York, North York, Old Toronto, 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 The locations have been offset to the nearest intersection and no personal information has been included for privacy reasons 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 With over 60 per cent of its population made up of visible minority groups it’s an understatement to say Kingsview Village-The Westway is diverse this suburban neighbourhood in north Etobicoke is the ideal place to teach BIPOC kids about robotics and AI The Coalition of Innovation Leaders Against Racism (CILAR) wants robotics and AI to be accessible to everyone a tech solutions provider that brings innovative projects to life to provide educational robots for the kids to interact with says AI and robotics can help solve some of the world’s current problems and that students can be part of the solution His goal is to “democratize” access to these kinds of technological resources especially for people in marginalized communities “They need to [have] access to try and use it to see how they can solve their own problems,” Wehbe explains “Empower to Invent” is a three-part program that offers hands-on robotics education to children from Grades 2 to 5 students brainstorm different ideas to use robotics and AI in their community Then CILAR and GlobalDWS bring in robots to interact with them industry professionals visit the school to connect with students directly “I think we need robotics because in our day-to-day life there’s lots of stuff that we can help [with] — that robots can help — like [picking up] the leaves on the floor or garbage on the ground,” says Najib Hassan “A lot of underrepresented schools or intercity neighbourhood schools don’t have access to programs such as this [on robotics and AI] I can definitely relate to that as myself going to school within the Toronto District School Board as well; I didn’t have access to opportunities like this,” says Ismail Mohamud program facilitator and founding engineer at CILAR having students be exposed to these programs early and letting them build that confidence within them [is important so] that they can be the young bright innovators of the future.” Public School secured a grant for training teachers about coding and robotics in September The grant will help teachers develop lesson plans that connect AI concepts with school curriculum and encourage students to pursue STEM fields “There are these amazing robots that can help solve problems within our community every student — even the BIPOC students — are given that opportunity,” Bhumri says For more ‘Your Community’ stories, click here WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Mark Carney will have to navigate a delicate balance during his first in-person meeting with Donald Trump today A planned peaceful vacation has spiralled into a prolonged two-month ordeal for Ontario man David Bennett who remains stranded in the Dominican Republic despite having all criminal charges against him.. 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There were four residential break and enters reported in the district from Dec Toronto Police Service received 25 reports of a break-in at a home between Dec including four in the district of Etobicoke In total 1,779 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down NaN per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Echo Valley Road and Echo Valley Ridge on Friday There have been 44 residential break and enters reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Maplebranch Path and Sweet Pea Path on Monday There have been 10 residential break and enters reported in Kingsview Village-The Westway in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Athol Avenue and Chartwell Road on Monday There have been 31 residential break and enters reported in Stonegate-Queensway in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Felan Crescent and Sanagan Road on Thursday There have been five residential break and enters reported in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights in 2025 As Canada's largest (and let's be honest, best) city, Toronto is an expensive place to live — more and more so, it seems, as demand for housing grows while supply remains limited enough to keep average home prices well above the $1 million mark "In 2022, the real estate market experienced volatility, but is now seeing a rebound in sales numbers as a result of the Bank of Canada's recent decision to put a hold on interest rates at 4.5%," wrote the brokerage when releasing its ranking of the 10 most-affordable communities in Toronto "The Canadian Home analyzed data from over 150 communities in Toronto to map out the average selling price and the number of properties sold in the last six months." It's important to note that this analysis focused on condo apartments which go for much higher on average than condos do The firm thus concluded that these are currently the most-affordable communities in which to buy a home (not a house but a condo) in The 6ix for those who don't already own property: "Kingsview Village is an established community where families can choose from a wide range of housing options and brand-new two-story homes," reads the new report "Residents of this close-knit neighbourhood have their pick of several different types of dwellings including a slew of high-rise apartment complexes on Dixon Road and other high-rise buildings and homes on Islington Avenue." "Scarborough is a diverse community with something to offer everyone Investing in a condo in Scarborough is a wise financial decision as prices for units of all sizes are rising," writes The Canadian Home many new developments are in progress with a thriving condo renovation market This is supported by various infrastructure improvements already underway or in the planning stages." "Many different nationalities are represented in the residents of Dorset Park A new group of young families with children is slowly displacing the older first-generation Dorset Park residents are undergoing a period of transition right now," reads the report "This is an ideal area for newlyweds or homebuyers looking to start a family." Hailing this multicultural community for its many shopping The Canadian Home notes that apartment buildings dominate this area including recent immigrants to Canada in search of a diverse and welcoming area will find what they're looking for in this vibrant and inexpensive neighbourhood," reads the report culturally diverse neighbourhood takes up a large portion of the far northwest corner of Toronto featuring an eclectic mix of vast parklands and educational campuses," say the analysts who compiled this ranking "West Humber-Clairville is close to the airport and major highways making it a convenient location for commuters West Humber-Clairville has several parks and green spaces The Canadian Home notes in its report that this neighbourhood has been undergoing significant redevelopment in recent years "Purchasing a home in Yorkdale-Glen Park now could result in a solid return on investment in the future," notes the report the neighbourhood is close to major transportation routes making it easy to commute to downtown Toronto or other parts of the Greater Toronto Area." This area has affordable homes near grocery stores and shops as well as excellent play structures and sports spaces," writes The Canadian Home "Flemington Park has many big green spaces and is only a 20 minute to drive downtown." or Northwood Park as it is more commonly known is a stunning area where buyers will find many brand-new homes in Toronto," reads the report with nearly 20 per cent of the people falling within the age range of 18 to 24." Analysts highlight the "relaxed atmosphere," in this area crediting the large number students who live there and "enjoy spending sunny days lounging on the lawns and in parks." this dense residential area spans the western tributary of the Humber River and is home to three distinct municipalities," reads the report "Houses in this Toronto suburb vary from modest bungalows and Victorian mansions to large apartment buildings and luxury high-rises providing a lot of variety to those first-time buyers who are looking for something different." but still with average condo prices under $600,000 "First-time homebuyers may find the community's wide selection of reasonably priced single-family homes and public transit routes that pass through the community and provide convenient access to other parts of the city Ashton Emanuel Somali community activist Sarah Ali works out of an office at Kingsview Village Junior School on Tuesday The overwhelming majority Toronto residents who speak Somali live in central Etobicoke They also face an inordinate amount of challenges even those who are second- or third-generation Canadians and the information within may be out of date The overwhelming majority of 2016 Census respondents in Toronto who said they speak Somali live in central Etobicoke in the Kingsview-Village-The Westway neighbourhood south of Highway 401 and north of The Westway and St Census respondents who live in Toronto who identified as Somali-speaking are the highest in number in five Etobicoke neighbourhoods including Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown mostly of second and now third generations who live in the Kingsview Village-The Westway neighbourhood face challenges: insufficient youth programs with many college and university graduates unable to find secure Without sufficient youth support and activities career-related employment for newly graduated twentysomethings third-generation Canadian of Somali descent and area resident “Everything is the need,” the mother of three said recently at Kingsview Village Junior School a community and model school she called an exception for its strong after-school math and basketball programs for its students “Agencies need more funding and support to sustain their programs It causes many children and youth to roam around because they have no place to go entrepreneurial community with nowhere to go.” The Somali Workers Network is one of several diversity networks of the Toronto and Region Labour Council Canada’s oldest and largest labour union with 205,000 members unionized workers concerned with social justice issues formed the network to build bridges between the labour movement and Canadians of Somali descent the City of Toronto identified Kingsview Village-The Westway as one of 31 neighbourhoods known as Neighbourhood Improvement Areas because they fall behind the Neighbourhood Equity Score Low income is a reality for 25 per cent of the area’s population of 22,000 residents higher than the 20 per cent rate of low income across all of Toronto Data indicates 42.5 per cent of children younger than six and 39.6 per cent of children and youth younger than 18 are considered low income 22.9 per cent of those aged 18 to 64 and 11 per cent of seniors 65 and older are low income The low-income measure after tax is $22,133 for singles and $44,266 for four-person families Ali makes the point that Somalis who fled the country’s civil war in the 1990s to immigrate to Canada were largely well-educated but weren’t successful in having their foreign qualifications and credentials recognized in their new home “You had highly-educated people – engineers teachers – fleeing the war without their papers which led them to minimum-wage jobs in Canada which led to depression and being unable to support their families,” Ali said That phenomenon of well-educated people unable to find work in their chosen country is now also a reality for second- and third-generation Canadians of Somali descent “The media portrays us as violent,” Ali said “But people who live in other areas of the city and outside Toronto why are they successful; because we had the resources like everyone else “Our Somali brothers and sisters do not have the resources and have fallen through the cracks.” Those seeking jobs or even enrolment in programs face discrimination “(Discrimination because of) postal code is a fact; it’s not a joke or a myth,” she said Mental illness among young Canadians of Somali descent is an “epidemic,” said Abdi Hagi Yusuf “Stress and mental illness is high among our children when they can’t get jobs,” he said “They need to see even one or two children hired by city parks and recreation there is a belief this is pure targeting (against the community).” The Canadian and Ontario governments’ support of Syrian refugees is worlds apart from the experience of Somali refugees when they fled civil war in the 1990s for a new life in Canada the government is supporting the whole family and the men are upgrading their skills,” she said “If Somali refugees had had the same opportunities resources and funding the government is giving Syrian refugees is a journalist in Etobicoke reporting hard news politics and health and human-interest stories Tamara loves to travel and is a fan of foreign and independent films 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,” 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The content provided on our site is for information only; it is not meant to replace advice from a professional 23 percent of Toronto’s population lived in poverty including about 145 Those most likely to be affected by poverty were more often than not of African Caribbean or Latin American backgrounds; in fact a 2014 report “The Hidden Epidemic: A Report on Child and Family Poverty in Toronto” found that people of African or Middle Eastern backgrounds are three times more likely to live on low incomes than those with European backgrounds 32 percent of children with Indigenous heritage live under low income cut-off levels or in other words their families must spend over 20 percent more of their before-tax income than the average family on food Those affected by poverty live throughout the Toronto but there are 15 neighborhoods with particularly high poverty rates Oakridge and Scarborough Village all have poverty rates at or above 40 percent These neighborhoods are not clustered in one part of the city but are spread all around Toronto; some neighborhoods like Thorncliffe Park and Taylor-Massey (formerly Crescent Town) are even surrounded by areas with the lowest poverty rates in the city But of course these statistics can’t represent the whole picture of where those most affected by poverty live because there is little way of knowing exactly where those who are homeless spend their days and nights In 2009 there were an estimated 5,086 homeless people in Toronto As of 2013 there were only 3,836 permanent shelter beds and those facilities were filled almost to capacity on average nights Homelessness can be caused by a combination of many different factors but a lack of affordable housing most assuredly plays a role In 2012 only three percent of private apartments were available for rent but while the annual income required to afford a typical one-bedroom apartment is 40,400 Canadian dollars a full-time employee making minimum wage can only expect to earn a total income of around 19,490 Canadian dollars Difficulty in finding a place to live is not the only impact poverty can have on one’s life 18.9 percent of adults and 11.6 percent of children who used Toronto food banks still went hungry at least one day a week housing stability and access to food can often prevent both adults and children from building and/or accessing a much needed support system many children from low-income families often don’t learn the necessary social skills needed to prepare them for school there were 2,183,625 people 15 years or older in the province of Ontario with no degree However there are several initiatives currently working to alleviate poverty in Toronto The Ontario Works program provides financial assistance employment assistance and health benefits to those with an immediate need and works with the Learning program to help parents 16 to 25 obtain a high school diploma There are Model Schools which cater specifically to the needs of children who might not otherwise succeed in school due to poverty or language barriers The museum and arts pass program allows families to have access to cultural events and venues like museums and it has been noted that access to such arts and cultural events help people feel like they are actually a part of Toronto Non-governmental groups like City Hope in St Jamestown aim to help residents of their own neighborhood through low-cost homework camps summer camps and youth leadership training as well as a program specifically designed to help new immigrants acclimate to life in Toronto The Canadian Women’s Foundation supports programs to help women climb out of poverty and take their families with them through job training or skilled trades training Diverse community efforts like these show just how much Toronto really deserved its ranking among the top 10 most innovative cities in the world A contemporary new home backing onto a golf course is up for grabs there's an opportunity to spread out and get comfy as the space features accents like a home theatre room this home has large rooms to allow plenty of space for entertaining including a large kitchen with a 6 burner gas stovetop large quartz waterfall island and tons of cupboard space Overlooking the greatroom with floor-to-ceiling windows and a fireplace This two-storey home also comes with lavish features an in-ground sprinkler system (extended from the golf course?) and a steam shower in the master ensuite who would think twice about settling down in suburbia A family that's looking for the full suburban package: a driveway enough space for a growing family and a fenced in backyard This abode is just begging for a family to add some life to the contemporary white walls While it backs onto a beautiful golf course it'll take a bit of work to reimagine how you want this blank canvas to look Thanks to Bosley Real Estate Ltd, Brokerage for sponsoring our House of the Week. All content and editorial selected and written by blogTO Would you live in this contemporary rebuild The Largest South Asian News Platforms since 1997 Toronto remains one of Canada’s most desirable urban centres due to its diverse population especially for younger and first-time buyers communities like Black Creek and Pleasant View are seeing renewed interest thanks to modest pricing the market didn’t experience its typical spring surge instead offering a relatively steady landscape sellers willing to negotiate allowed motivated buyers to secure favourable deals Condominiums in particular became an entry point for buyers who were previously priced out of the detached home market especially as the city experienced a surplus of condo listings Studios and one-bedrooms ranging from $400,000 to $600,000 saw increased demand providing a realistic homeownership path for single renters and young professionals new federal rules are reshaping how people buy First-time home buyers now have access to 30-year mortgages and can secure default insurance on homes up to $1.5 million—a major jump from the previous $1 million cap Chiasson notes that this has already increased competition in the $900,000 to $1.5 million segment where bidding wars are returning due to tight supply many buyers in this bracket are now able to compete more effectively especially with financial support from family—a growing trend in the Toronto market With high living costs and limited inventory many buyers are recalibrating expectations Those unable to secure detached homes in prime areas are turning to condos or expanding their search to more affordable neighborhoods across the city Toronto’s market in 2025 is less about bidding frenzies and more about strategic moves and financial creativity are essential to navigating the new normal Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email The Weekly Voice is the flagship publication of Voice Media Group serving as the most trusted and largest South Asian community newspaper in Canada since 1997 The Weekly Voice and Daily Voice Newspapers Awaaz Hindi and Awaaz Punjabi editions to provide comprehensive coverage for the South Asian diaspora Subscribe Now For Daily Updates in our Extensive Newsletters!