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ETOBICOKE: Police investigate ‘likely’ scene of highway ambush

Forensic testing of bullets found near Kipling Avenue Gardiner offramp

BY TAMARA SHEPHARD
July 24, 2008 05:30 PM

A caller’s tip led police to the “likely” scene of a high-speed ambush and driveby shooting... more

City tackles townhouse garbage collection

Diversion rates historically low due to collection challenges

BY DAVID NICKLE
July 24, 2008 05:28 PM The sight of mounds of garbage bags stacked at the edges of townhouse complexes will soon be a... more

NORTH YORK: Residents lose phone service for three days

Bell line cut by private contractor, says telecommunications company

BY LISA QUEEN
July 24, 2008 05:28 PM Talk about call waiting.

When Ruth Brown lost phone service Monday, she didn't give it much... more

Apartment complex audited for safety following shooting

City officials inspect complex near Victoria Park and Lawrence avenues

BY ANDREW PALAMARCHUK
July 24, 2008 05:28 PM City officials found broken and missing windows, long grass and weeds and abandoned vehicles... more

Private college suspended by province

BY LISA QUEEN
July 24, 2008 05:28 PM A private college with a campus at Victoria Park and Lawrence Avenue has had its licence suspended... more

BEACH: Convenience store set to close after 10 robberies

Owner blames his bad luck for spate of incidents

BY JOANNA LAVOIE
July 24, 2008 05:28 PM Kishore Muthreja just can't take it anymore.

In less than a week, the local convenience store... more

Subway extension through North York gets funding boost

Feds commit to financial share in extension north from Downsview station

BY DAVID NICKLE
July 24, 2008 05:28 PM Mayor David Miller praised the signing of a federal/provincial deal that will see $6.2 billion of... more

Treadathon raises awareness of drowning prevention

July 24, 2008 05:28 PM Scores of swimmers will be treading water Saturday afternoon at Greenwood Outdoor Pool to raise... more

Trent University may be coming to George Brown

July 24, 2008 05:28 PM Peterborough's Trent University has its sights set on developing a new satellite program at George... more

Relief organizations offer assistance

Local restaurants provide meals for evacuated tenants

BY DANIELLE MILLEY
July 24, 2008 03:15 PM This week Toronto Social Services, firefighters, the Canadian Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and... more

Student no stranger to beauty pageants

BY FANNIE SUNSHINE
July 24, 2008 03:15 PM Vanessa Tillner is no stranger to beauty pageants.

The 17-year-old Bayview and Finch avenues... more

EAST YORK: City, residents help evacuated tenants

Hotel rooms booked, landlord issues rent rebate cheques

BY DANIELLE MILLEY
July 24, 2008 03:15 PM As investigators begin the work to figure out what caused the explosion at 2 Secord Ave., many of... more

Mimico Waterfront Park opens Monday

Political push on for phase two; Amos Waites Park revitalization also in the works

BY TAMARA SHEPHARD
July 24, 2008 03:15 PM Mimico's new multi-million dollar public waterfront access and ecological and recreational... more

Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art co-founder dies

Helen Elizabeth Gardiner was an Order of Canada recipient

July 24, 2008 03:15 PM The city has lost one of its most notable cultural philanthropists.

Helen Elizabeth Gardiner, who... more

More bike lanes may come to Ward 30

BY DAVID NICKLE
July 24, 2008 03:15 PM The newly painted bicycle lanes that appeared on Eastern Avenue two weeks ago could be just the... more

Areas of Beach effected by recent storms

Many areas in low-lying areas

BY JOANNA LAVOIE
July 24, 2008 03:15 PM Record rainfall in the GTA has also meant a whole host of flooded basements and homes including... more

Residents request stop in their neighbourhood

BY CYNTHIA REASON
July 24, 2008 03:15 PM A small but determined group of residents of a Martin Grove Road subdivision are rallying... more

Officer arrested after gun barrel crosses U.S. border

July 24, 2008 03:15 PM A constable from Scarborough's 42 Division has been arrested and charged after police allege he... more

Coatsworth Cut may get cleaner

BY DAVID NICKLE
July 24, 2008 03:15 PM Toronto has been given the green light to go ahead with improvements and changes to the Coatsworth... more

Beaches Jazz Streetfest, Kew Gardens shows this weekend

All-new Beaches Jazz Fun Run and Walk Sunday morning

July 24, 2008 03:15 PM The 20th annual Beaches International Jazz Festival continues this weekend with the always-popular... more

Police concerned for missing man's safety

July 24, 2008 03:15 PM Toronto police are appealing to anyone with information about the whereabouts of 70-year-old... more

Increase the Peace this weekend

July 24, 2008 03:15 PM Recognize the Real and Driftwood Community Centre will host community event Increase the Peace... more

Food crisis discussion set for July 29

July 24, 2008 03:15 PM People are invited to listen to a talk on Canada's food crisis.

Building on its success in... more

TORONTO: Funerals continue despite strike

Cemetery workers walk off job at number of locations

BY LISA QUEEN
July 24, 2008 02:52 PM