Jackfish crowned first-time IBL champions
Welland exploded for 17 runs on 12 hits as they blow out the Barrie Baycats in Game 6 of the IBL finals.
Josh Matlow
Toronto’s alcohol-in-parks pilot project is a step towards a more equitable city
Toronto has approved of the pilot project with details being finalized in July, under a new mayor.
Beltline sculpture revives Iron Horses after 23 years
For 23 years, 12 ‘Iron Horses’ that make up a sculpture have been clopping in the distance, lost. However, they’ve made a grand return as Iron Horse 2019.
New tenant bylaws may improve living in East York buildings
Effective July 1, 2017, landlords in Toronto are expected to register with the city for the units they rent out, and pay a $10.60 annual fee for each unit. Landlords are also subject to do cleaning, maintenance and implementing security protocols, and must regularly conduct pest inspections. The bylaws will affect over 3,500 buildings across the city.
City pressed to protect tenants
The push for tenant rights in Toronto gained momentum at a joint meeting of city council’s affordable housing and tenants issues committees.
Tenants protection bylaw to take effect July 1
The new rules will regulate everything from rental property licensing and pest control to complaints tracking.
Six-alarm fire in midtown Toronto
A six-alarm fire devoured The Badminton and Racquet Club of Toronto at Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue on Tuesday, closing one of the city’s busiest intersections, and forcing the evacuation of many residents from adjacent buildings.
Interim Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg declared the blaze a five-alarm fire around 10:30 a.m., but then upgraded it to a six-alarm fire at 11:30 a.m.
Speed limits changed in East York, parts of Toronto
New speed limit signs have replaced 40 km/h signage, reducing maximum speeds to 30 km/h in parts of Toronto and East York.
Speed limits set to 30 km/h for residential streets
From Toronto’s downtown to East York, many drivers will see speed limit signs change to 30 km/h.
Using social media in election debated
Toronto city councillors will soon be tweeting their thoughts on Twitter-handling during campaigns as council voted on Feb. 20 to prolong the debate on using social media for election campaigning.