The name Albert Koehl is a synonym for cycling advocacy in Toronto, but if you ask him, it is not something he ever really set out to be. Growing up in Windsor, Koehl was surrounded by a spirit of service. His father was involved in church-related organizations and his... Read more
The names Torontonians choose for their pets increasingly reflect the cultural and social influences of their owners, according to experts. Rover.com, a Seattle-based online marketplace for pets and dogs, has released its twelfth annual report on the most popular cat and dog names in Canada and Toronto for 2024.... Read more
Skedline reporter Fernando Bossoes covers the pushback against a proposed 49-storey condo at 5280 Dundas Street West near Kipling subway station. South Eatonville residents fear the development will overshadow homes and worsen traffic in the area. Read more
For people with mobility issues to lead independent, active lives, they must have access to wheelchair-friendly transportation. Both commercial businesses and local governments work to improve accessibility to transport in big cities like Toronto and Manchester. Nonetheless, there are differences in how accessible transit services are implemented in the... Read more
By Dela Dorkenoo Toronto Police Service (TPS) data shows 2024 ended with 461 shooting incidents, a 33 per cent increase over 345 in 2023. From those shooting incidents, 44 people died and 120 people were injured. It’s a common trend in marginalized communities where gun activity is most frequent.... Read more
City of Toronto’s homelessness infrastructure strategy aims to move more people to long-term facilities
Health Jan 8, 2025
By Victoria Hincapie The City of Toronto plans to add up to 20 new shelter locations by 2033 via its Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS). “As these sites open, it will allow the City to move away from temporary sites without losing capacity. These locations will stabilize the... Read more
Body Shop Store Manager Michelle McCracken says the ongoing strike will affect smaller businesses, but drive sales for larger independent street-level stores. “As an outcome of this, smaller businesses will probably need to source to more expensive shipping options, but us being an independent street- level store like we... Read more
Bell Media has confirmed MTV Canada will stop broadcasting at the end of this year, marking the end of an era for traditional music television in Canada. MTV, once a major source of music discovery and pop culture, brought viewers closer to artists through music videos, live performances, and... Read more
Reporters Vandita Kumar and Brianna Alexander-Thomas sit down to discuss the surge in Americans searching “move to Canada” following the election, unraveling the reasons behind this trending topic and what it reveals about the political climate. Read more
Ontarians split over Ford’s $200 rebate cheques
News Nov 7, 2024
Premier Doug Ford has announced eligible Ontario taxpayers will receive a $200 rebate cheque early next year. The decision comes ahead of the province’s upcoming 2024 fiscal review and economic update, which will include the rebate. The rebate is a part of a $3 billion plan to provide financial... Read more
