Racist messages found in Scarborough
Residents in the area reported the posters at the corner of Kingston Road and Warden Avenue to the city and Ward 36 councillor Gary Crawford.
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MP McKay slams Conservative negative campaign
The incumbent in Scarborough-Guildwood believes that his victory and the majority win for the Liberals in Monday’s federal election are proof that positive campaigning wins over negative. Liberal MP John McKay held his victory party at his campaign office on Kingston Road, Monday night, when he celebrated his seventh consecutive re-election, and fifth consecutive in the Scarborough-Guildwood riding.
Former motel strip gains new life
What was once land belonging to a string of motels, is now a thriving community on the rise in Scarborough.
Scarborough storeowner asks city to regularize graffiti
Helen Aspiotis used to have frequent problems with graffiti. Since her store was painted with a mural of a young man’s face and bright purple roses, Aspiotis’ graffiti problems have stopped. She’s appealed to the city to keep the mural.
‘Unbearable’ Scarborough streets vie for Ontario’s Worst Road title
With potholes, gridlock, and rising gas prices taking the fun out of hitting the open road these days, motorists can’t seem to catch a break. At least the CAA’s (Canadian Automobile Association) annual Worst Roads survey helps drivers dodge the potholes
Kingston Road renos hit a roadblock
Dave Martells stands near the construction site and future home of single-detached townhouses on Kingston Road and Beechgrove Drive.
Centennial College’s new library brightens up Scarborough neighbourhood
Diamond + Schmitt architects established an eye-catching new Centennial College library at Progress Avenue that keeps both the college’s students and Scarborough residents talking.
Kingston Road should go under the knife
Change is inevitable. The only way to move this city forward is to bulldoze the old and build up the new. Talks of redeveloping Kingston Road may become a reality, according to Councillor Gary Crawford. In getting rid of the unappealing buildings and concrete, Crawford wants to make this area a lot greener — and I couldn’t agree more.
Kingston Road facelift to start next year but no source of funding yet
Redevelopment on parts of Kingston Road should start next year despite questions about where the money will come from, first-year Ward 36 councillor Gary Crawford says.
No winners at this Pan Am
The “suburb” has a bad reputation for a reason, and that will not change due to a new building in town. Scarborough has talked about improving the area for decades, and things are only getting worse.