Cheap Costco gas is attracting too much traffic to the Warden Avenue and Canadian Road area, critics of the gas bar say. “There is more traffic at Costco now,” said John Stabrakos. “Roads are always busy in that area.” The 12-pump gas bar was built in 2009 despite Coun. Michael Thompson’s objections.
Sub-zero temperatures in the city force those who can’t stand frigid weather into hibernation. But with the arrival of Toronto’s Winterlicious, there’s no excuse for staying inside. The annual event highlights diversity in 150 of Toronto’s best restaurants and will be satisfying hunger until Feb. 10.
Scarborough residents won’t have to worry about fewer evening and weekend buses for another two months. The Toronto Transit Commission announced Wednesday that it is delaying the plan to reduce service on 48 bus routes, 10 of which are in Scarborough.
Mayor Rob Ford announced his committee appointments Nov. 29, including several Scarborough councillors.
Six-year-old Raquel Romero loves to sing and dance. So when she got to perform at the Scarborough Civic Centre’s tree-lighting event Dec. 1, she was all smiles.
Michael Thompson wants to take the wheel at the TTC and steer a better route for Scarborough commuters.
While the majority of Scarborough councillors opted to endorse changes this election, Scarborough Centre residents voted to keep more of the same.
Ward 37 incumbent Michael Thompson is returning to city hall on a tidal wave of support. He won with 84 per cent of the vote.
Thompson takes 80 per cent of vote to return to council.
Scarborough residents had lots of suggestions for improving the state of hockey in Scarborough, the task force researching the problem heard at a meeting at the McGregor Park Recreation Centre on April 17.