Yonge Street

Gardiner Ramp, section of Yonge Street closed for at least 3 days for emergency repairs – Toronto

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An exit from the Gardiner Expressway and a section of Yonge Street are expected to be closed for at least three days starting Monday evening as crews complete emergency roadwork. The City of Toronto said in a news release Monday that Yonge Street will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. between Front Street East and … Read more

Ikea will open a new store in downtown Toronto

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Ikea, the Swedish retail giant synonymous with flat-pack furniture and labyrinthine store layouts, is about to open a new location in the heart of downtown Toronto. Located near Yonge and Gerrard streets, the store is scheduled to open on Wednesday, May 25. This will be the 15th Ikea store in Canada, but the first in … Read more

Man punched wheelchair user in ‘unprovoked’ attack in Toronto: police – Toronto

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Toronto police have released an image of a man accused of punching a stranger in a wheelchair in the face. In a statement, Toronto police said they responded to a call around 5:43 p.m. in the Yonge Street and College Street area for assault. The alleged incident took place on April 25. According to police, … Read more

Man arrested after vehicle stolen with child inside in Toronto: police – Toronto

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Police say a man has been arrested after a vehicle was stolen with a child inside in Toronto. In a news release, Toronto police said at 11:01 a.m. Thursday that officers received a report that a vehicle had been stolen in the area of ​​Yonge Street and Finch Avenue West. According to the police, the … Read more

Toronto police find body in a creek in midtown neighborhood

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Toronto police say a body was discovered in a creek near Heath Street and Yonge Street on Tuesday morning. Police say they received reports for a body in the water around 8:46 am Investigators have cordoned off a large area around Yellow Creek, in the Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue East area. When investigators … Read more

Toronto police announce arrest in Leslieville murder – Toronto

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Police have made an arrest after a nail salon owner was found dead in a garbage bag in Toronto’s east end. In a media release, Toronto police said Dallas Ly, the son of Tien Ly, who was discovered dead Monday, has been arrested and charged with second degree murder. Toronto police responded to a call … Read more

Toronto police looking for suspect in street robbery investigation – Toronto

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Toronto police say they are searching for a suspected wanted for allegedly robbing a victim in the city’s north end. Police said they were called to Yonge Street and Sheppard Avenue at around 5:43 am Sunday. Investigators said the victim was assaulted by an unidentified man with a weapon and had demanded cash. Following the … Read more

Toronto-based Smythe’s first boutique offers a home for their signature aesthetic to flourish

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The retail space was designed by interior designers Ashley Botten and Smythe’s brother, Tommy Smythe, and the results are a reflection of the Smythe design philosophy.Handout Eighteen years after beginning on a mission to perfect the blazer, Andrea Lenczner and Christie Smythe have opened the first standalone retail space for their Toronto-based women’s wear label … Read more