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Residents upset over ‘monstrous’ 49-storey proposed waterfront redevelopment

Residents upset over ‘monstrous’ 49-storey proposed waterfront redevelopment

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.
Owner of stranded Toronto Island boat no longer living in cabin: Police

Owner of stranded Toronto Island boat no longer living in cabin: Police

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
After a month, boat remains aground on Hanlan’s Point beach

After a month, boat remains aground on Hanlan’s Point beach

The boat has a Starlink satellite router on the roof and chip bags inside, suggesting someone may be living inside.
Torontonians strip down and brave freezing rain for holiday Polar Bear Skate

Torontonians strip down and brave freezing rain for holiday Polar Bear Skate

'It was awesome! Not even that cold,' says Alice Ainslie, a skater who participated in the event at Toronto’s Bentway
MAP : How two centuries of change altered Toronto's waterfront

MAP: How two centuries of change altered Toronto's waterfront

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.
Council OKs more water taxis to shuttle people to the Toronto Islands

Council OKs more water taxis to shuttle people to the Toronto Islands

About 1.4 million people visit the Toronto Islands each year, the city estimates, though that number appears to be surging
Staffing Toronto Island's sleepy fire station is 'overkill,' says councillor

Staffing Toronto Island's sleepy fire station is 'overkill,' says councillor

In the off-season, it costs Toronto's fire department $25,925 to answer a call on the Islands, as opposed to $2,926 in the rest of the city
Inside the new Ontario Science Centre ‘satellite’ site now open at Harbourfront

Inside the new Ontario Science Centre ‘satellite’ site now open at Harbourfront

Elements of KidSpark are available for interactive play once again; it’s one of two temporary science centre locations now in operation
2024 Christmas market kicks off at The Bentway in Toronto

2024 Christmas market kicks off at The Bentway in Toronto

The Bentway Christmas Market runs until 6 p.m. on Nov. 2, 2024.
‘Shameful’: Ontario Place protesters mourn displaced animals after West Island trees removed

‘Shameful’: Ontario Place protesters mourn displaced animals after West Island trees removed

Protesters gathered outside the Toronto Region Board of Trade Wednesday morning to call for an end to the Ontario Place redevelopment
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