She says Black residents here lack opportunities to pursue STEM — that is engineering and math — which encompasses fields that encourage innovation When starting her bachelor’s degree in life sciences at McMaster University in 2012 and while working on her master’s degree in sustainability management at the University of Toronto in 2017 Duah-Kessie noticed a lack of diversity among her peers and professors.  I had noticed really quickly that there [were] not many people that looked like me particularly Black students in STEM,” she explains the TDSB has been taking a closer look at anti-Black racism in its disciplinary actions through the Caring and Safe Schools team.  Because she saw a lack of Black representation in STEM while in university, Duah-Kessie launched Rise in STEM in 2019 The youth-led grassroots organization aims to help Black and other underserved youth learn about the varied career pathways in STEM.  a first-of-its-kind program in Toronto’s west end that teaches the science behind sports.  The 12-week program for seventh and eighth graders at St Dorothy Catholic School has 20 to 30 students attending every week Participants spend time in the library during the program’s STEM-focused portion while they assess game strategy and play in the gym They also learn about performance analytics the physics behind movement and more.  STEM Athletics also features guest speakers from different industries and hosts workshops across the city “I learned how to analyze data and track my findings,” says Abel Tesfaye “I feel like [I like] the technology part because it’s really interesting,” says Victor Antonio Moran it will help us [to] be better for the future.” Bryan Addo is the program coordinator of STEM Athletics students visit the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) Centre where they learn about the relationship between athletics and gaming career pathways in e-sports and virtual reality They also met professionals in sports with STEM backgrounds such as strengthening coaches and staff on e-sports operations teams how would you possibly even want to be in these areas I think representation is very very important especially in the STEM fields,” Addo says.  Rise in STEM hopes to partner with more organizations to introduce STEM to different sports and launch programming in schools beyond Etobicoke A Canadian man arrested on vacation has been proven innocent Melissa Nakhavoly with why he is still being held in the Dominican Republic Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices 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 Dec Toronto Police Service received 24 reports of a break-in at a home between Dec including three in the district of Etobicoke In total 1,784 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 54.3 per cent compared to the same period in 2023 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Old Mill Road and Old Mill Trail on Friday There have been 18 residential break and enters reported in Kingsway South in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Kendleton Drive and Warrendale Court on Wednesday There have been 14 residential break and enters reported in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Cabernet Circle and Moselle Drive on Tuesday There have been 19 residential break and enters reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2024 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 There were seven residential break and enters reported in the district from Jan Toronto Police Service received 38 reports of a break-in at a home between Jan including seven in the district of Etobicoke In total 137 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 82.6 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Edenvale Crescent and Royal York Road on Sunday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Edenbridge-Humber Valley in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Keane Avenue and Warwood Road on Thursday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Markland Drive and Shadetree Crescent on Sunday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Markland Wood in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Eastbourne Crescent and Royal York Road on Tuesday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Mimico in 2025 Two break-ins were reported at these locations: an apartment near The Queensway and Wesley Street on Saturday a house near Glenellen Drive East and Riverwood Parkway on Monday There have been four residential break and enters reported in Stonegate-Queensway in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard on Saturday There have been two residential break and enters reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2025 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. Our latest article can be viewed here by Canadian Auto Dealer Dealers may be interested in following the trends of the overall automotive service market which is expected to grow an estimated $US351.69 billion ($CA470.02 billion) accelerating at a compound annual growth rate of 7.65% That is according to Technavio; they … Todd Phillips Dealers in Canada may remember that April 2023 was the weakest month of that year from an automotive sales standpoint suffering a lacklustre SAAR of 1.48 million units New light vehicle sales have increased … Canadian auto dealer With the NADA Show set to take place this coming January in New Orleans Reynolds and Reynolds has decided to announce a lineup of new products it will be launching at the event — including the latest version of its … Jiwan Sidhu and Mani Boparai are living the Canadian automotive dream following the purchase of their first dealership The two brothers arrived in Canada from India more than more than 12 years ago and through hard work in various jobs … Perry Lefko Among AutoTrader’s Top-10 most-searched vehicles in 2023 60 per cent of the list comprises luxury sedans and sports cars The Porsche 911 rose for the first time to the #2 spot nationally Media reports buzzed this week with the story that China’s car dealers are struggling with significant financial losses those losses amounted to more than 138 billion yuan ($19.55 billion) info@canadianautodealer.ca © 2025 Canadian Auto Dealer. Website by Leaf Design 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 There were three residential break and enters reported in the district from Jan Toronto Police Service received 31 reports of a break-in at a home between Jan In total 99 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 83.8 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Meadow Crest Road and Thompson Avenue on Monday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Stonegate-Queensway in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Saraband Street and Westmore Drive on Saturday This was the first residential break and enter reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Celestine Drive and Jardine Place on Thursday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview in 2025 Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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. Toronto’s northeast and northwest are the city’s hardest-hit area for COVID-19 according to new data released by public health Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Don't have an account? Create Account the data displays both the total number of cases per neighbourhood and the number of infections per 100,000 people We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentFor total number of cases the Rouge neighbourhood in the city’s extreme east ranks the highest at 400 followed by Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown with 384 Lambton-Baby Point — a wealthy enclave in the former city of York between the Humber River and Jane St. Andrew-Winfields — an area bordered north-to-south by the 401 to York Mills Rd Mayor John Tory said he wasn’t surprised by the results into the socio-economic characteristics of some of those neighbourhoods and the kinds of work settings in which people work the accommodations that they often live in sometimes many members of a family together,” he said “It provides more of an opportunity for the virus to spread inside those households than what otherwise might be the case.” Eileen de Villa said that while knowing which areas of the city are hardest-hit is valuable from a public health point of view she warned against using the map to stigmatize those living there “Where a person lives does not necessarily indicate where they picked up COVID-19,” she said “You are at risk of getting COVID-19 anywhere when you are in close contact with the respiratory droplets of someone who is infected with the virus.” She also warned against assuming the map indicates parts of the city people should avoid “Areas with lower rates of COVID-19 cases are not inherently safer from a COVID-19 perspective,” she said As of Tuesday — the most up-to-date information available at press time — there are 10,525 cases in Toronto Three-hundred fifty-six patients were in hospital TEN HARDEST HIT TORONTO NEIGHBOURHOODS(Source: City of Toronto Public Health) Rouge (400 cases)Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown (384 cases)Milliken (365 cases)West Humber-Clairville (357 cases)Woburn (325 cases)Glenfield-Jane Heights (305 cases)Agincourt North (301 cases)Agincourt South-Malvern West (301 cases)Downsview-Roding-CFB (277 cases)York University Heights (249 cases) transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account There’s a heavy rainstorm in Toronto right now that’s resulted in a major power outage with Toronto Hydro scrambling to bring people back online Many people online are reporting massive queues for reporting outages, with one noting the online support queue had reached beyond 11,000 people, while some noted estimates said power would not be restored for at least 24 hours Bell confirmed on X Ontario may be experiencing a service interruption due to a power outage We are working to restore service as quickly as possible Telus released a proactive weather advisory acknowledging the power outage due to heavy rainfall “Our local team members are actively supporting your community by keeping you connected during this severe weather situation Please stay safe.” The company’s status update page said “This issue has no impact to Telus services at this time.” Rogers said on its website “Some customers in parts of Toronto may be experiencing an interruption to residential services due to hydro outages caused by severe weather,” with internet TekSavvy says the power outage is affecting its services for customers in Toronto Etovicoke (West Mall) West Humber-Clairville Toronto Hydro said earlier this morning “We’re currently responding to widespread outages due to a loss of supply affecting large areas throughout the city We’re currently working with @HydroOne to restore power We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding.” This may be the time to jump on some portable power generators on Amazon right now, as many are on sale for Prime Day. Niagara (bottom centre) and Malvern (bottom right) Looking at five census tracts with David Hulchanksi the U of T expert on income disparity and Toronto’s disappearing middle class We use U of T professor David Hulchanski’s research to take a close look at changes in recent decades in five Toronto neighbourhoods These five Toronto neighbourhoods share a mayor and city council but little else They are morphing in radically different directions with increasingly sharp contrasts in income applied the income-disparity findings of University of Toronto professor David Hulchanski to specific neighbourhoods mapping data from 1970 to 2012 to probe what has happened there From 531 “census tracts,” we chose these five: West Humber-Clairville in northwest Etobicoke; Niagara-Queen-King in the southwest core; Allenby-Forest Hill; Leslieville; and Malvern in northeast Scarborough The populations of these tracts range from 2,800 to 9,130 Hulchanski’s “Three Cities” research revealed that Toronto has quickly changed from a mostly middle-income metropolis to the equivalent of three distinct cities — a prospering high-income core a shrinking middle-income belt and swaths of suburb with plunging incomes Underlying causes of the polarization include deliberate tax and social policy changes that redistributed income upward dramatically rising housing costs and racial discrimination It is the growing separation of rich and poor white and non-white and similar socio-economic polarizations within Toronto that worry Hulchanski and Mayor John Tory The healthiest cities with the most opportunities for all are in nations that have a much smaller income gap and neighbourhoods mixed in many ways can trigger negative impacts on resident’s job prospects and presents challenges for agencies that provide them services Click on the neighbourhoods highlighted in yellow to see census data Click here if you cannot see a map of the data West Humber-Clairville: This northwest suburb saw residents’ average salaries plummet from middle to very low at $27,684 The visible-minority population shot from 34 to 81 per cent with one in three residents having South Asian heritage There was a significant jump in home ownership The area had the most social housing of the five Two-thirds of residents drove or got a lift to work “This is a (spread-out) area with few bus lines,” Hulchanski says “If you want mobility beyond your few streets Postwar European immigrants who had settled into well-paid union jobs tended to be replaced Most would have had enough skills to get through the federal immigration point system but faced well-established problems getting credentials recognized the pool of well-paying blue-collar jobs evaporated Niagara-Queen-King: Income in this southwest downtown neighbourhood near Lake Ontario surged from very low The number of visible minority residents stayed fairly stable at a little less than one-third About half the people got to work by car with the rest on public transit There was an influx of white-collar workers The number of people in the “artist” employment category increased from virtually none to 11 per cent “The inner city geography is such that land in this area wasn’t used very much,” Hulchanski says “Is it gentrification if there wasn’t much there before Lawrence (mixed income) area built on the other side of downtown Allenby-Forest Hill: The established midtown neighbourhood was a model of stability in everything except income Three-quarters of residents owned their homes most of them single-family with almost no condos The ratio of white-collar workers jumped while the small pool of manufacturing workers continued to evaporate “This area hasn’t changed much but because we are polarized — there are more really well-paying jobs at one end and more low-paying jobs at the bottom,” Hulchanski says “The only thing that has changed here is the income and this reflects the growing inequality in the redistribution of income that began in the 1980s Leslieville: The central-east neighbourhood formerly working class with rooming houses and modest single-family homes 1” category of neighbourhoods with rising average income paycheques jumped from 69 per cent of the city average to markedly better than the average Top origins reported by residents in 2006 were: Chinese along with the percentage of professionals and artists Slightly more residents got to work by car than public transit but 11 per cent walked and 6 per cent biked — the highest of the five census tracts “This is a classic case of gentrification,” Hulchanski says then the more affluent people and the higher housing prices follow Malvern: Toronto’s northeast corner is a near-duplicate of West Humber-Clairville There was also a remarkable near-disappearance of white people from these suburban streets “It’s simply showing the imbalance of skin colour in this city,” Hulchanski says where there are virtually no whites and that scares others off “You also have recent immigrants telling others where to settle white people are not choosing to live there I think some people in ethnic minorities are living there by economic necessity while others are there based on relationships with other residents.” Despite the fact that the average resident earned less than $2,225 a month you get one if there isn’t good public transit.” Walking the edge of Toronto in five days and 175,000 steps How big is your Toronto? 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