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Friday, August 29, 2014
Upcoming Events from Glen Murray, MPP
City of Toronto removing abandoned bikes from streets, sidewalks
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: August 29, 2014
City of Toronto removing abandoned bikes from streets,
sidewalks
With students returning to school at this time of year,
the City experiences increased pressure for safe and secure bike parking. To
free up much needed bicycle parking, the City of Toronto is seeking the
public's assistance in identifying abandoned bikes for removal over the next
few weeks.
Residents can assist with this cleanup by calling 311 to
report any bike that appears to be abandoned on sidewalks or within the public
right-of-way. To help identify the abandoned bikes correctly, callers are asked
to identify the bike with as much information as possible, including the colour
of the bike frame, the type of bike and the location, preferably with an
address.
In 2013, the City removed more than 850 abandoned bikes
to make more bike parking available throughout the city. The City has also
partnered with non-profit organizations to recycle salvageable parts for
community bike programs.
Bikes that are clearly derelict will be removed immediately.
Where there is some question about whether a bike is abandoned, the City will
place a notification on the bike that identifies the bike as abandoned. If a
bike has been tagged in error and the owner does not want it to be removed, he
or she should simply remove the tag and park the bike at a different location.
After 14 days, the City will remove any bicycles that remain tagged in the
original locations.
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bit.ly/1tTi4dr
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in
North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It
is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently
ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto is proud to be the Host
City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. For information on
non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and
visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca,
call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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Media contact: Valerie Cassells, Strategic
Communications, 416-392-8306, vcassel@toronto.ca
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry and Recreation activities on Labour Day
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: August 27, 2014
City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry and Recreation
activities on Labour Day
The City of Toronto encourages residents to take
advantage of the City's attractions and recreational sites open on Labour Day –
Monday, September 1.
Swimming
Splash pads will be open on Labour Day and will remain
open until September 21. Parents and caregivers are reminded to supervise their
child/children at all times. Weather permitting, all of Toronto's mainland
beaches will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the Toronto Islands
beaches will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All locations will have
lifeguards on site during operating hours.
All indoor pools, outdoor pools and wading pools will be
closed on Labour Day. Sunday, August 31 is the last day of summer operation for
the City's outdoor pools and wading pools. Indoor pools will re-open on
Tuesday, September 2. Residents can contact their local pool or check http://www.toronto.ca/swim for hours.
Toronto Islands (ferry located at 9 Queens Quay W.)
Just
minutes away from downtown, the Toronto Islands are a great place to walk,
cycle, explore and view the city skyline. Ferries will run on a holiday summer
schedule up to and including Monday, September 1. Visitors are encouraged to
arrive early to avoid long lineups. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/islands.
Riverdale Farm (201 Winchester St.)
Featuring traditional farm animals, Riverdale Farm is the
perfect place for animal lovers. Families can enjoy a self-directed tour and
can visit the farmer at 11:30 a.m. at the lower Francey Barn. The farm is open
daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission and activities are free. More information
is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/zoo/
or by calling 416-392-6794.
High Park Zoo (Deer Pen Road)
The High Park Zoo, featuring domestic and exotic animals,
is open daily from 7 a.m. to dusk. The llama pen is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
weekends and statutory holidays. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/parks/zoo/ or
by calling 311.
Golf
All five City golf courses will be open Labour Day from
6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. (last 9-hole tee off) with holiday rates in effect. More
information about hours and locations is available at http://www.toronto.ca/golf.
Toronto's parks and green spaces
All Toronto parks and green spaces will be open for all
to enjoy on Labour Day.
Community centres and other recreation facilities All
other Parks, Forestry and Recreation facilities, including community centres,
will be closed on Labour Day. Regular programs and services will resume on
Tuesday, September 2.
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in
North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It
is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently
ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto is proud to be the Host
City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. For information on
non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and
visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca,
call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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Media contact: Parks, Forestry and Recreation media line,
416-560-8726, pfrmedialine@toronto.ca
Monday, August 25, 2014
Public Safety Alert, Street robberies
| Toronto Police Service News Release |  |
Public Safety Alert, Street robberies, Don Mills Road to Leslie Street and Sheppard Avenue East to Finch Avenue East
Monday, August 25, 2014 - 11:25 AM
33 Division: 416-808-3300
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of recent street robberies in the area of Don Mills Road to Leslie Street and Sheppard Avenue East to Finch Avenue East, which appear to be targeting people sitting in or entering parked vehicles.
It is reported that:
- the man approaches the victims while they are sitting in/entering their parked vehicle
- the man surprises the victims from behind, while holding a black handgun
- the man then demands their property.
The man is described as black, 30-40, 5'6" to 5'10", with a skinny-to-medium build and wears dark clothing.
The Toronto Police Service wants to remind people to be aware of their surroundings.
Personal Safety Tips.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online atwww.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Staff Sergeant Donald Cole, 33 Division
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Weekend events with road closures in Toronto
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: August 21, 2014
Weekend events with road closures in Toronto
Three special events this weekend – Buskerfest, Taste of
Manila and Festival of South Asia – will involve road closures. Residents and
visitors are encouraged to come out and enjoy these events. Businesses in the
areas affected are open to pedestrian traffic but some roads will be closed to
vehicles.
Festivals and other special events are important to the
city, injecting hundreds of millions of dollars annually into Toronto’s
economy, and they are enjoyed each year by local residents.
In addition to road closures related to special events, a
significant amount of road work is taking place in the city. People are
encouraged to take public transit as a greener, faster and more affordable way
of getting to their destinations.
Those who need to drive in the general vicinity of
special events should allow extra time to get to and from their destination. A
more complete list of road work is available at http://www.toronto.ca/torontostreets/.
In addition, the City's T.O. INview map shows information
about planned capital construction work taking place across the city. The site
can be accessed at http://www.toronto.ca/inview.
BuskerFest – Thursday to Sunday closures A series of
closures for Buskerfest will take place between Thursday, August 21 and Sunday,
August 24.
• Yonge Street from Richmond Street to Gerrard Street
will be closed from today (August 21) at 9:30 a.m. to Sunday, August 24 at
11:59 p.m.
• Yonge Street will also be closed from Gerrard Street to
College Street from Friday, August 22 at 6 p.m. to Sunday, August 24 at 11:59
p.m.
• Other road closures on local streets including Dundas
Square Street, Walton Street, Gould Street, Edward Street and Elm Street will
take place from today (August 21) to Sunday, August 24 to accommodate this
event.
Taste of Manila – Saturday and Sunday closures A partial
closure of Bathurst Street will be required for this event. The two southbound
lanes of Bathurst Street from Wilson Avenue to Allingham Gardens will be closed
on Saturday, August 23 from 4 a.m. to Sunday, August 24 at midnight, while the
two northbound lanes will be changed to one lane northbound and one lane
southbound to accommodate traffic in the area.
Festival of South Asia – Saturday and Sunday closure
Gerrard Street from Glenside Avenue to Coxwell Avenue will be closed from
Saturday, August 23 at 10 a.m. to Monday, August 25 at 2 a.m. for the Festival
of South Asia.
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bitly.com/VHNuH1
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in
North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It
is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently
ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto is proud to be the Host
City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. For information on
non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and
visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca,
call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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Media contact: Rosalynd Rupert, Strategic Communications,
416-338-3379, rrupert@toronto.ca
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Stabbing/Threaten Death, One man arrested, one man outstanding
| Toronto Police Service News Release | |
Stabbing/Threaten Death, One man arrested, one man outstanding
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 2:57 PM
13 Division: 416-808-1300
On Thursday, August 7, 2014, at approximately 11 p.m., Toronto Police received a call for a robbery in the Yonge Street and Gerrard Street area.
It is alleged that:
- a group of people were loitering in the area
- a man and woman were involved in an argument
- the woman was assaulted by the man
- a man from the group, who witnessed the assault, confronted the man
- the man who confronted the other man then received several punches and was thrown to the ground
- he was then robbed of his personal belongings
- he received non-life-threatening injuries
It is further alleged that:
- on Sunday, August 10, 2014, at approximately 6 p.m., Toronto Police received a call for a stabbing in the Yonge Street and Gerrard Street area
- two men were involved in a verbal confrontation
- one man stabbed the other man with a knife
- the stabbed man attempted to run away and was stopped by a third man
- the stabbed man is then stabbed several more times
- he received non-life-threatening injuries
It is further alleged that:
- on Sunday, August 17, 2014, at approximately 2:30 p.m., Toronto Police responded to a call for a stabbing in the area of Eglinton Avenue West and Caledonia Road area
- three men at a parkette were involved in a dispute
- one man produced a knife and stabbed a man in the back
- the other two men then fled the area
- the victim received non-life-threatening injuries
It is further alleged that:
- on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at approximately 8:30 p.m, the victim from the previous stabbing was approached by the one of the men from the previous altercation
- the man threatened the victim with a knife
- the victim made an escape without injury
Adimabua Chukwuka, 21, of no fixed address, was arrested on Wednesday, August 20, 2014
He is charged with:
1) two counts of Robbery
2) Attempt Murder
3) Aggravated Assault
4) two counts of Assault with a Weapon
5) four counts of Fail to Comply Probation
Justin Sydij, 24, of no fixed address, is wanted for:
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| Justin Sydij, 24, wanted for attempted murder and robbery |
1) two counts of Robbery
2) Attempt Murder,
3) Threaten Death
4) Assault with a Weapon
5) Aggravated Assault
He is described as white, 5'10", 235 lbs., with a heavy build, short brown hair, unshaven face or thin beard. He was last seen wearing a black jean jacket with a hood with leather sleeves, black jean shorts, a black baseball cap and black running shoes.
He is known to frequent the Eglinton Avenue West area, between Keele Street and Caledonia Road. He may have contacts in Barrie and a untreated stab wound.
He should be considered armed and dangerous. Do not approach him. Call 9-1-1.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online atwww.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Jesse McGee, 13 Division
Public Safety Alert, Street robberies, Safety tips provided
| Toronto Police Service News Release | |
Public Safety Alert, Street robberies, Danforth Avenue and Pape Avenue area, Safety tips provided
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 10:59 AM
54 Division: 416-808-5400
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of recent street robberies in the Danforth Avenue and Pape Avenue area, which target the elderly.
It is reported that:
- a man approaches the elderly victim, unexpectedly, from behind
- the man then grabs the victim's jewellery and flees the area
He is described as white, 30-35, 5'11", with blue eyes, short spiked black hair, clean-shaven with acne. He was last seen wearing a red T-shirt and blue jeans.
Street Robbery Safety Prevention Tips
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online atwww.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Thursday, August 21, 2014, to Sunday, August 24, 2014, Scotiabank Buskerfest 2014, Road closures
| Toronto Police Service News Release | |
Thursday, August 21, 2014, to Sunday, August 24, 2014, Scotiabank Buskerfest 2014, Road closures
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 6:00 AM
Special Events Planning Office: 416-808-5049
From Thursday, August 21, 2014, to Sunday, August 24, 2014, between noon and 11 p.m. each day, the Scotiabank Buskerfest will take place.
As a result, the following road closures will be in effect:
- Thursday, August 21, 2014, 7 a.m., to Sunday, August 24, 2104 11:59 p.m.: Edward Street, near Yonge Street, and Elm Street, near Yonge Street
- Thursday, August 21, 2014, 9:30 a.m., to Sunday, August 24, 2104 11:59 p.m.: Yonge Street, from Richmond Street to Gerrard Street
- Friday, August 22, 2014, 6 p.m., to Sunday, August 24, 2104 11:59 p.m.: Yonge Street, from Gerrard Street to College Street, and Gould Street, from Yonge Street to Bond Street
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Constable Michelle Flannery, Special Events
Friday, August 15, 2014
Get ready for fall and winter recreation program registration
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: August 15, 2014
Get ready for fall and winter recreation program registration
Registration begins for fall and some winter City of Toronto community recreation programs on September 6 in Etobicoke/York, September 7 in Scarborough, September 9 in North York and September 10 in Toronto and East York districts.
People who wish to register for programs require a family number and a client number for each member of their family. To obtain these numbers, please call a customer service representative at 416-338-4FUN (4386) prior to registration.
To explore recreation program options, visit http://www.toronto.ca/torontofun or pick up a FUN Guide at City Hall, civic centres, community centres and libraries.
The City of Toronto is committed to increasing access to recreation by offering yearly credits, free programs, and older adult discounts.
Yearly Credit (Welcome Policy)
A yearly credit of $483 for children and youth and $225 for adults is available to residents with low incomes and can be used to register for any City recreation program.
Anyone receiving social assistance (Ontario Works) and living in Toronto is pre-approved to receive this credit – talk to your caseworker. More information is available by calling 416-338-2000 (TTY 416-338-3195) or at http://www.toronto.ca/wp.
Free Programs
Many community centres offer free recreation programs including leisure swimming, skating, drop-in programs and more for children, youth and older adults. More information is available at http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/recreationcentres/index.htm.
Discounts
Older Adults (60+ years) who register for adult programs receive a 50 per cent discount.
This news release is also available on the City's website: http://bit.ly/1qcqtUQ
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto is proud to be the Host City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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Media contact: Parks, Forestry and Recreation media line, 416-560-8726, pfrmedialine@toronto.ca
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News Release: August 15, 2014
Get ready for fall and winter recreation program registration
Registration begins for fall and some winter City of Toronto community recreation programs on September 6 in Etobicoke/York, September 7 in Scarborough, September 9 in North York and September 10 in Toronto and East York districts.
People who wish to register for programs require a family number and a client number for each member of their family. To obtain these numbers, please call a customer service representative at 416-338-4FUN (4386) prior to registration.
To explore recreation program options, visit http://www.toronto.ca/torontofun or pick up a FUN Guide at City Hall, civic centres, community centres and libraries.
The City of Toronto is committed to increasing access to recreation by offering yearly credits, free programs, and older adult discounts.
Yearly Credit (Welcome Policy)
A yearly credit of $483 for children and youth and $225 for adults is available to residents with low incomes and can be used to register for any City recreation program.
Anyone receiving social assistance (Ontario Works) and living in Toronto is pre-approved to receive this credit – talk to your caseworker. More information is available by calling 416-338-2000 (TTY 416-338-3195) or at http://www.toronto.ca/wp.
Free Programs
Many community centres offer free recreation programs including leisure swimming, skating, drop-in programs and more for children, youth and older adults. More information is available at http://www1.toronto.ca/parks/prd/facilities/recreationcentres/index.htm.
Discounts
Older Adults (60+ years) who register for adult programs receive a 50 per cent discount.
This news release is also available on the City's website: http://bit.ly/1qcqtUQ
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto is proud to be the Host City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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Media contact: Parks, Forestry and Recreation media line, 416-560-8726, pfrmedialine@toronto.ca
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
Weekend events with road closures in Toronto - August 16/17
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: August 13, 2014
Weekend events with road closures in Toronto
Four special events this weekend will involve road
closures. Residents and visitors are encouraged to come out and enjoy these
events. Businesses in the areas affected are open to pedestrian traffic but
some roads will be closed to vehicles.
Festivals and other special events are important to the
city, injecting hundreds of millions of dollars annually into Toronto’s
economy, and they are enjoyed each year by local residents.
In addition to road closures related to special events,
there is a significant amount of road work taking place in the city. People are
encouraged to take public transit as a greener, faster and more affordable way
of getting to their destinations.
Those who need to drive in the general vicinity of
special events should allow extra time to get to and from their destination.
More information and a list of road work is available at http://www.toronto.ca/torontostreets/.
In addition, the City recently introduced T.O. INview, a
map that shows information about planned capital construction work taking place
across the city. More information is
available at http://www.toronto.ca/inview.
Saturday closures:
Wheels on the Danforth and Fun in the Park Danforth
Avenue, from Warden Avenue to Byng Avenue, and Danforth Road, from Landry
Avenue to Danforth Avenue, will be closed in both directions on Saturday,
August 16 from 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. to accommodate this event.
A Midsummer Night's Run
Bouchette Street and Logan Avenue, from Commissioners
Street to Lake Shore Boulevard East, will be closed on Saturday, August 16 from
6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. for the setup of the Start/Finish line. The race starts at
5:30 p.m. and will involve some road closures on streets bounded by Cherry
Street to the west, Lake Shore Boulevard to the north, Leslie Street to the
east and Unwin Avenue to the south.
Saturday and Sunday closure:
International Street Festival
Eglinton Avenue, from Dufferin Street to Marlee Avenue,
will be closed in both directions on Saturday, August 16 from 3 a.m. to Monday,
August 18 at 3 a.m. to accommodate this event.
Sunday closure:
Open Streets Toronto
Bloor Street, from Spadina Avenue/Road to Parliament
Street, and Yonge Street, from Bloor Street to Queen Street, will be closed on
Sunday, August 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Vehicles will be able to cross Bloor Street at Spadina
Avenue/Road, Avenue Road, Bay Street, Church Street, Sherbourne Street and
Parliament Street.
Vehicles will be able to cross Yonge Street at College
Street/Carlton Street, Gerrard Street, Dundas Street, Shuter Street and Queen
Street.
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in
North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It
is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently
ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto is proud to be the Host
City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. For information on
non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and
visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca,
call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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Media contact: Steve Johnston, Strategic Communications,
416-392-4391, sjohnsto@toronto.ca
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Police remind the public to lock up at night
| Toronto Police Service News Release | |
Break-and-Enters in 22 Division, Police remind the public to lock up at night
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 - 2:44 PM
22 Division: 416-808-2200
The Toronto Police Service is seeking the public's assistance with the increase in Break-and-Enters during the warm summer months.
Since the beginning of the summer, residents from the south end of 22 Division have experienced a series of residential Break-and-Enters during the night.
The point of entry at these Break-and-Enters has been through open windows or unlocked doors.
Home owners have been at home at the time of some of the Break-and-Enters. The suspects exited upon realizing the residence was occupied.
The Toronto Police Service is investigating the series of residential Break-and-Enters and would like to speak with anyone who was in these areas at the time and may have witnessed any suspicious activity.
Investigators would also like to remind the public to keep their doors and windows secured before heading to bed for the night.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online atwww.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Bruno Miron, 22 Division
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Toronto
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: August 12, 2014
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile Virus in Toronto
Toronto Public Health (TPH) has received a lab report
indicating mosquitoes in Toronto have tested positive for West Nile Virus
(WNV). This is the first positive test for WNV in Toronto for 2014.
"The positive test result is a good reminder for the
public to protect themselves from mosquito bites and to remove standing water
from property where mosquitoes can breed," said Elaine Pacheco, Healthy
Environments Manager for Toronto Public Health.
Although the risk of becoming infected is low, everyone
is urged to avoid mosquito bites by following these measures now and throughout
the summer:
● wear light coloured clothing, long pants, long-sleeved
shirts, socks and a hat
● use mosquito repellent approved by Health Canada and
follow product instructions
● avoid areas with large numbers of mosquitoes,
especially during dusk and dawn when mosquitoes are most active, and
● make
sure your home has tight-fitting screens on windows and doors.
TPH has 43 mosquito traps throughout the city and submits
mosquitoes for laboratory testing every week. As part of the City of Toronto's
WNV mosquito reduction program, catch basins and other areas of standing water
are treated with larvicide to reduce mosquito breeding.
In 2001, the WNV virus was first discovered in Toronto.
In 2012, TPH reported100 positive mosquito pools and 94 human cases. In 2013,
18 positive mosquito pools and 12 human cases were reported. To date, no human
cases of WNV have been reported to TPH in 2014.
More information is available at http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=cf72ebfc2bb31410VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD
or by calling 416-338-7600.
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bit.ly/ViKiRY
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in
North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It
is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently
ranked one of the world's most livable cities. Toronto is proud to be the Host
City for the 2015 Pan American and Parapan American Games. For information on
non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and
visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca,
call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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Media contact: Kris Scheuer, Toronto Public Health,
416-338-8020, kscheue@toronto.ca
Tuesday, August 05, 2014
Saturday, August 02, 2014
Public Safety Alert, Thunderstorm watch
| Toronto Police Service News Release | |
Public Safety Alert, Thunderstorm watch
Saturday, August 2, 2014 - 2:51 PM
Toronto Police Operations Centre: 416-808-8762
The Toronto Police Service, the Office of Emergency Management, and Toronto Emergency Medical Services, would like to advise the public that an Electrical Thunderstorm Watch exists for the City of Toronto from Environment Canada. There are a number of large outdoor activities scheduled within the city, including the Caribbean Carnival parade. Electrical storms present a danger to anyone outdoors.
In the event of a thunderstorm police would like to remind the public of safety precautions:
- seek shelter in a building, tents are not safe
- shelter inside cars
- do not shelter under trees
- avoid high ground
- avoid large metal structures including guardrails and fences
For more information please visit the Environment Canada weather advisory page.
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Staff Sergeant Peter Code, Toronto Police Operations Centre
Friday, August 01, 2014
Canadian Safe Boating Council and Toronto Police Service team up to reduce impaired boating deaths August long weekend
| Toronto Police Service News Release | |
Canadian Safe Boating Council and Toronto Police Service team up to reduce impaired boating deaths August long weekend, Second "Operation Dry Water" initiative
Friday, August 1, 2014 - 6:00 AM
Marine: 416-808-5800
Drinking and boating accounts for approximately 40% of boating-related fatalities on Canadian waterways. To raise awareness and reduce alcohol related deaths, the Canadian Safe Boating Council (CSBC) and the Toronto Police Service are launching the second "Operation Dry Water" initiative to discourage this dangerous practice.
With the summer boating season in high gear, the August 2 long weekend is the perfect time to remind boaters of the risks of drinking and boating. Combined with sun, wind, waves and the rocking motion of the boat, the effects of alcohol on the water can be greatly increased.
The CSBC and the Toronto Police Service would like to raise awareness of the problem of boating under the influence and to remind boaters not to drink and boat.
Operation Dry Water will focus on the potential risks of drinking and boating, and remedies that are currently in place to discourage it.
Federal statutes dictate that, whether or not your craft is motorized, you can be charged with Impaired Operation of a vessel under the Criminal Code of Canada if your blood alcohol level exceeds the .08 mg threshold. This means you can be charged even if you are impaired while operating a canoe. A judge is able to, upon conviction, suspend your boating privileges. Some provinces have enacted legislation where drinking and boating can affect your automobile driving privileges.
Operation Dry Water is aimed at reducing the number of alcohol-related accidents and fatalities on the water while fostering a stronger and more visible deterrent to alcohol use while boating. The goal is to achieve safer and more enjoyable recreational boating.
This initiative is made possible through the support of Transport Canada's Office of Boating Safety.
For additional information on boating safety, please click here.
For further information, please contact:
Susanne Simic
Public Relations, Canadian Safe Boating Council
416-622-3358
susanne.simic@sympatico.ca
or
Richard Baker #3033
Toronto Police Service Marine Unit
259 Queen's Quay West
Toronto, Ontario
416-808-5800
richard.baker@torontopolice.on.ca
For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.
Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Constable Richard Baker, Marine