Library systems in and around the Greater Toronto Area are rolling out new programs and some are reducing late fees to help connect patrons with their materials during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Toronto, the library…
Drivers speeding past a school. It’s a serious problem that concerned Scarborough resident Judy Tutchener enough that she decided to take action. She took to Twitter on Nov. 6 to voice her concern to Ward 43 councillor Paul Ainslie and ask for his help.
Coun. Paul Ainslie’s ongoing differences with Mayor Rob Ford blew wide open during the Oct. 9 city council vote on the Scarborough subway, but the councillor says he will not be “bullied” by the mayor.
“I have never tolerated bullies and I have always taught my three children to do the same,” he said.
Outdoor ice rinks in Toronto are a focal point in the Scarborough community. Scarborough however has traditionally been snubbed by the City of Toronto when it comes to the building of outdoor rinks. Centennial College is working to change that.
It has been a challenge for many young people to find opportunities to get involved in their communities. However, a handful of students in Scarborough are working to change that. The Ward 43 Youth Summit…
The preliminary results of the anenometer near the Scarborough bluffs are in: the site can support wind power generation. But that doesn’t mean turbines will be sprouting along the great lakes any time soon.
A proposed bylaw, meant to clean-up empty and poorly maintained buildings, has its roots all the way in Manitoba. And if the success in Winnipeg is any indication, Toronto could get a lot more beautiful.
Of Toronto’s 44 wards, 10 are in Scarborough. Here’s a cheat sheet of some of the basics on each.
The City of Toronto has rejected Centennial College’s proposal to redevelop the historic Guild Inn in Scarborough. In 2008, the college had proposed to build a 120-room hotel with plans to restore the Bickford residence. The two-phase project also included adding a restaurant, banquet facility and spa.
Scarborough East councillor Paul Ainslie suggested the federal government foot the bill for Scarborough residents who are looking into removing their ash trees due to beetle infestation.