Waterfront and the Islands

An old section of Cherry Street could be renamed Ookwemin Street, translated to Black Cherry Street in English, reflecting the new name for Villiers Island

New lease puts off contentious debate over island airport’s future — for now

A fire boat typically used to break up ice and create a pathway for the ferry is currently down for maintenance and unable to operate

Toronto’s Feminist Bird Club witnessed large gatherings of ducks and other waterfowl during windy morning at the Outer Harbour Lookout on Sunday

Residents say the proposed tower would detract from the waterfront’s character, cast shadows and snarl traffic, while the project’s lead planner argues the size is entirely appropriate for a growing city.

Toronto Police confirmed the boat’s owner may have been living on the vessel at some point, but has since found shelter off the island

The boat has a Starlink satellite router on the roof and chip bags inside, suggesting someone may be living inside.

'It was awesome! Not even that cold,' says Alice Ainslie, a skater who participated in the event at Toronto’s Bentway

The modern city core of Toronto was built on top of a much older natural landscape. It shaped the place, but was also shaped by it. Use our slider map to move back and forth through two centuries.

About 1.4 million people visit the Toronto Islands each year, the city estimates, though that number appears to be surging