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Metrolinx owes railpath residents transparency, say city councillor and advocate
Metrolinx says they don't have an opening date for the West Toronto Rail Path section between Bloor Street W. and Perth Avenue. The area’s city councillor has written a letter to Metrolinx asking for transparency, as the community braces for more construction.
Toronto art exhibit celebrates community space in vacant lot known as Bloordale Beach
A new art exhibit in Toronto tells the story of 'not an ordinary beach' that was created in a vacant gravel lot in the west end during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Did Trump make Canada Day great again? Some observers say, in a way, yes
In 2021 and 2017, many Canadians were calling for Canada Day celebrations to be cancelled. But now, with Canada getting hit with U.S. tariffs and threats of annexation, some observers say the mood around the holiday has become more positive.
Headed to the beach for a swim? Here's what you should know before you go
Seven Toronto beaches are designated Blue Flag beaches. Here’s what to consider before jumping in.
Why doctors say pregnant people should be extra careful during a heat wave
With the Greater Toronto Area under a heat warning, doctors are encouraging pregnant people to take precautions. Experts say several serious health risks could affect someone who is expecting, including preterm labour.
Apartments are allowed to be dangerously hot in Toronto. City still studying options
Many renters across Toronto are bracing for yet another hot summer in their units while the city continues looking into implementing a maximum indoor temperature standard for apartments.
'Pretty evil birds' are dive-bombing pedestrians in Etobicoke, residents say
Red-winged blackbirds are dive-bombing residents of one Toronto neighbourhood, swooping down and pecking at their heads, but an expert says there's not too much the locals can do as the birds protect their nests.
Toronto's getting hotter. Experts say a chief heat officer could help the city adapt
Municipalities around the world are appointing a central person to lead heat resilience teams, which are task forces responsible for developing and overseeing heat management and adaptation solutions.
Food delivery robots in Markham test appetite for high-tech takeout
A fleet of orange food delivery machines is being tested as part of a pilot project led by Skip, formerly known as SkipTheDishes, and Real Life Robotics, an automation company under the University of Waterloo's startup incubator called Velocity.
Doors Open turns Toronto into an urban playground this weekend
This edition of Doors Open Toronto invites visitors to explore more than 150 sites rarely seen by the public.