Kingston Rd. blast residents take action
Residents of 3650 Kingston Rd., still displaced after an electrical explosion weeks ago, left their building without power.
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Serving up a slice of economic hope in tough times
As many businesses in our neighbourhood struggle during these tough economic times, they may find hope in the success of others.
Scarborough gangs busted in pre-dawn raids
Two Scarborough gangs were the focus of a major crackdown on gangs and guns by Toronto Police this week.
Retired autoworkers fret from the sidelines
According to one observer the North American automotive industry needs upwards of $35 billion to survive the current global financial crisis. Vehicle sales are down across the continent and General Motors and Chrysler are continuing…
City of Toronto employment stats
Last year the City of Toronto employed: · More 1,000 people who received a salary of over $100,000 a year · More than 400 employees earned the same amount due to working over-time · The…
Earthquake relief gets personal for Toronto-Italians
Earthquakes have killed members of his family before, so Vaughan MP Maurizio Bevilacqua feels compelled to help his countrymen this time. “In a personal way, these natural disasters have touched me,” he said.
Social services groups unite to build a stronger neighbourhood
A new community engagement site for the Kingston-Galloway area was opened on March 23. The site, also known as ‘The Point,’ is located on 4117 Lawrence St. East.
Wage increase troubles local businesses
Local businesses are unhappy as Ontario follows through with its plan to gradually increase minimum wage.
Crean named Toronto’s voice of last resort
In the past if a Toronto resident had a problem with a city service that just wasn’t getting resolved, that resident was out of luck. This is no longer the case. On Monday, the Office…
Kingston Road residents file class action suits
Residents of 3650 Kingston Rd. are still displaced after an electrical explosion, which happened more than two weeks ago. On May 31st, it was announced that the residents would be filing a class action suit…