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Arrest made in connection with alleged robbery at Broadview Subway Station

January 26, 2023

A 44-year-old Toronto man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged robbery that took place earlier this week at the Broadview Subway Station. In a news release on the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 26, police said they had arrested McKinley Manalang in connection with the incident. He is charged with robbery, failure […]

Police seek man wanted in violent purse snatching at Broadview Subway Station

January 26, 2023

Toronto police have released photos and video of a man they are seeking in connection with an alleged robbery at Broadview Subway Station earlier this week. According to police, a woman entered the station at approximately 6:56 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23. A man approached, pulled her to the ground at the bottom of a […]

Debbie Danbrook, Steve Raiman perform at Hope United Church’s Jazz Vespers concert on Jan. 28

January 26, 2023

Hope United Church presents its Jazz Vespers concert for this month on Saturday, Jan. 28. Featuring Debbie Danbrook, accompanied by Steve Raiman on piano, the concert will begin at 4:30 p.m. A composer and recording artist who specializes in meditation, relaxation and healing, Danbrook is the first woman to have mastered performing on the Shakuhachi […]

In My Opinion: Why tribute to Conrad the raccoon won’t be on Woodbine Beach for Winter Stations

January 25, 2023

By ALAN SHACKLETON EDITOR, BEACH METRO COMMUNITY NEWS Everybody is being nice and saying all the right things about next month’s Winter Stations 2023 art installations planned for Woodbine Beach. So let me be the one to address the dead raccoon on the beach. Or lack thereof. Plain and simple, I think the Beach is […]

New trustees elected for French public and Catholic school boards in pair of Toronto wards

January 24, 2023

By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Ontario’s two French language school boards elected new trustees for vacant ridings in central and east Toronto on Monday, Jan. 23. The byelections took place after original elections for both the Conseil Scolaire Viamonde’s Ward 3 (Centre) and Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir Ward 4 (Toronto Est) were made […]

Police in 55 Division charge man operating construction company with fraud, say there may be more victims

January 24, 2023

Police in 55 Division are making the public aware of an arrest in a fraud investigation linked to a construction company. In a news release on the evening of Jan. 23, police said they began an investigation into a man who had been operating a business called Home Inspirations Ltd. between April of 2021 and […]

Black Lives Here: Tamara Shelly helps people focus on self-care and love

January 24, 2023

By MIMI LILIEFELDT The new year is often a time for reflection and resolution. As this month passed, I too thought about what sort of changes I wanted to implement in my life. It may sound cliché but pausing to take stock of your path is an important part of personal, social, and global development. […]

Voting takes place today to elect new trustees for French school boards in two Toronto wards

January 23, 2023

Today (Monday, Jan. 23) is election day for candidates seeking trustee seats in a pair of French language school board wards in Toronto. The polls for the byelections will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. Voters in both the both the Conseil Scolaire Viamonde’s Ward 3 – Centre and for the Conseil […]

Man, 41, charged in connection with alleged indecent act in Glen Stewart Park

January 21, 2023

A 41-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a police investigation into an alleged indecent act that took place in the Beach earlier this week. According to police, officers were called to the area of Glen Manor Drive and Glen Stewart Avenue at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Police said that […]

Toronto homeowners must make declaration on occupancy status before Vacant Home Tax deadline of Feb. 2

January 21, 2023

By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter As the City of Toronto looks for ways to address the current housing shortage, one local councillor is hopeful that the new Vacant Home Tax (VHT) will help alleviate some of the pressure. Toronto City Council approved the development and implementation of the tax back in 2021. Starting […]

Public’s help sought locating missing man, 88, last seen in Carlaw and Gerrard area

January 21, 2023

Police in 55 Division are requesting the public’s assistance locating a missing 88-year-old man. Rong Song Zhou, 88, was last seen on Friday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m., in the Gerrard Street East and Carlaw Avenue area. He is described as five-feet tall, weighing 100 pounds, with  short black hair, brown eyes, and is unshaven. He […]

Committee of Adjustment allows alterations planned for Price Brothers duplex building on Queen Street East

January 20, 2023

By AMARACHI AMADIKE, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Almost two years after receiving the application, the Toronto and East York Committee of Adjustment (CoA) has approved a plan to alter the existing two-storey building at 2273-2275 Queen St. E. in the Beach. At a hearing on Wednesday, Jan. 18, the CoA gave permission for four variances […]

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