Thursday, September 28, 2017

Man wanted in Sexual Assault investigations, Church Street and Wellesley Street East area


Man wanted in Sexual Assault investigations, Church Street and Wellesley Street East area

Thursday, September 28, 2017 - 2:55 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of two Sexual Assault investigations.

On Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at approximately 9:45 p.m., officers responded to a call for a sexual assault in the Church Street and Wellesley Street East area.

It is reported that:

- a 22-year-old woman was walking 

- a man approached her and tried to engage her in conversation

- she ignored him

- he followed her, sexually assaulted her, then ran away

He is described as late-20s-to-early-30s, Asian, 6’0", average build, black hair. He was wearing a blue T-shirt, black shorts.

On Wednesday, September 20, 2017, at approximately 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a call for possible sexual offender in the Church Street and Wellesley Street East area.

It is reported that:

- a 13-year-old girl was walking on the sidewalk

- a man approached her and tried to engage her in conversation

- the girl ignored him

- the man made a sexually explicit statement

- he then left the area

He is described as 25, Asian, 5’8”, average build, black “spikey” hair shaved at the side, unshaven. He was wearing a baby-blue T-shirt with white lettering, black knee-length shorts, with a black camping-style backpack.

Investigator believe the same man is described in these incidents.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable David Lee, 51 Division

Saturday, September 23, 2017

Toronto Invictus Games 2017, Travelling in Toronto, Update, Saturday, September 23, 2017 to Monday, September 25, 2017


Toronto Invictus Games 2017, Travelling in Toronto, Update, Saturday, September 23, 2017 to Monday, September 25, 2017

Saturday, September 23, 2017 - 4:59 AM
Corporate Communications:  416-808-7100

Between Saturday, September 23, 2017 and Saturday, September 30, 2017, the City of Toronto will be hosting the 2017 Invictus Games. 

In order to provide a safe and secure environment for all involved, there will be road closures.

Saturday, September 23, 2017, all day:
- east curb lane of York Street, between Adelaide Street and Queen Street, will be closed to vehicle traffic for bus staging purposes

Please note this closure is in effect 24 hours a day until Sunday, October 1, 2017
Saturday, September 23, 2017, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nathan Phillips Square:
- Queen Street West, between York Street and Bay Street, will be closed to vehicle traffic. You will not be able to enter or exit the underground parking at Nathan Phillips Square from Queen Street

Saturday, September 23, 2017, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Air Canada Centre:
- no through traffic will be allowed on Maple Leaf Square. Maple Leaf Square condo residents will be permitted with identification

The following areas are closed to vehicle traffic during this time:
- Bay Street, between Front Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West
- Bremner Boulevard, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and York Street
- westbound curb lane of Lake Shore Boulevard West 

Saturday, September 23, 2017, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Distillery District:
- southside of Front Street East, east of Trinity Street, will have traffic restrictions in place

Saturday, September 23, 2017, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Sheraton Centre:
- Richmond Street West, between Bay Street and York Street, will be closed to vehicle traffic

Saturday, September 23, 2017, 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Shangri-La Hotel:
- westbound curb lane of University Avenue, north of Adelaide Street West, will be closed to vehicle traffic

Sunday, September 24, 2017, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., Distillery District:
- southside of Front Street East, east of Trinity Street, will have traffic restrictions in place

Sunday, September 24, 2017, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nathan Phillips Square:
- Queen Street West, between York Street and Bay Street, will be closed to vehicle traffic. You will not be able to enter or exit the underground parking at Nathan Phillips Square from Queen Street.

Sunday, September 24, 2017, Mattamy Athletic Centre:
- southside curb lane of Wood Street will be closed to vehicle traffic

Please note this closure will be in effect 24 hours a day until Saturday, September 30, 2017
Sunday, September 24, 2017, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., York Lions Stadium, Toronto Track & Field Centre:
- Ian MacDonald will be closed to vehicle traffic

- southside curb lane of Steeles Avenue, west of Founders Road (from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.)

Monday, September 25, 2017, Distillery District:
-- southside of Front Street East, east of Trinity Street, will have traffic restrictions in place

Monday, September 25, 2017, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., High Park:
- southside curb lane of Bloor Street West, between High Park Avenue and Pacific Avenue, will be closed to vehicle traffic

- High Park will be closed to all vehicle traffic. Parking will be permitted at the High Park Zoo and at the Colborne Lodge entrance

Monday, September 25, 2017, Mattamy Athletic Centre:
- northside curb lane of Carlton Street will be closed to vehicle traffic

- northside sidewalk on Carlton Street, between Church Street and underground parking entrance, will be closed to pedestrians

- westside curb lane of Church Street, between Alexander Street and Carlton Street, will be closed to vehicle traffic

Please note these closures will be in effect, all day, until September 30, 2017.
Monday, September 25, 2017, 7 a.m. To 7 pm., Nathan Phillips Square:
- Queen Street West, between York Street and Bay Street, will be closed to vehicle traffic

Monday, September 25, 2017, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., York Lions Stadium, Toronto Track & Field Centre:
- Ian MacDonald will be closed to vehicle traffic

- southside curb lane of Steeles Avenue, west of Founders Road (from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.)

Members of the public travelling to and around these locations should plan ahead and consider taking public transit. Please note the closure times are flexible. Should events go longer than anticipated, road closures will be in effect until necessary. Updates and any unplanned road closures will be sent out immediately from the Toronto Police Service Operations Centre Twitter account, @TPSOperations.

Special note to tour bus operators: from September 20, 2017 to October 3, 2017, (inclusive) there will not be space for motor coach parking available along Queen Street West in front of Nathan Philips Square. Motor coach parking drop-off and pick-up has been temporarily moved to the north side of Armoury Street, between Chestnut Street and Centre Avenue. 

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Meaghan Gray, Corporate Communications

Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Assistance sought with Attempt Murder investigation, 25 Henry Lane Terrace, Security camera images of Person of Interest released


Assistance sought with Attempt Murder investigation, 25 Henry Lane Terrace, Security camera images of Person of Interest released

Wednesday, September 20, 2017 - 3:06 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is seeking assistance with an investigation into an Attempt Murder. 

It is reported that:

- on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, shortly after midnight, a man, 21, was standing in a hallway inside 25 Henry Lane Terrace

- he was approached by an unknown man, who shot him multiple times

- the victim sustained life-threatening injuries 

- he was taken to hospital 

The investigation has since revealed that there was a man seen in the immediate area at the time of the incident.

He is being considered a Person of Iinterest. Police would like to speak with him regarding his involvement in this matter

He is described as black, wearing a salmon-coloured dress shirt and a fedora hat.

Security camera images of the Person of Interest are attached.

Police are asking anyone who can identify the Person of Interest or anyone with information regarding this incident, to come forward and speak with investigators.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Detective Erin Hanlon, 51 Division






Sunday, September 17, 2017

Rush-hour route enforcement campaign, Monday, September 18, 2017 to Friday, September 22, 2017


Rush-hour route enforcement campaign, Monday, September 18, 2017 to Friday, September 22, 2017

Sunday, September 17, 2017 - 5:02 PM
Parking Enforcement:  416-808-6600

The enforcement of the city's rush-hour routes and other traffic and parking offences continues to be a priority for the Toronto Police Service.

On Monday, September 18, 2017, the Service will launch a heightened rush-hour route enforcement campaign with a focus on traffic congestion and gridlock in the downtown core. 

There will be zero tolerance for vehicles found blocking and congesting rush-hour routes. 

The campaign will start on Monday, September 18, 2017, with the enforcement of the morning rush-hour routes, and will conclude on Friday, September 22, 2017. 

Parking Enforcement Officers and police officers from Traffic Services will be saturating the downtown core to tackle gridlock by ticketing and towing vehicles obstructing the rush-hour routes. All other rush-hour routes in the city will have heightened enforcement. 

Since January 1, 2017, Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement has issued 57,025 parking infractions and towed 11,884 vehicles from the city's rush-hour routes.

Members of the media are welcome to participate in ride-alongs with members from Parking Enforcement. To do that, please contact Brian Moniz at 416-808-1612 or at brian.moniz@torontopolice.on.ca 

The Toronto Police Service will be utilizing its Twitter accounts, @ParkingTPS and @TorontoPolice, to highlight results of this campaign. 

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Brian Moniz, Parking Enforcement

Homicide #40/2017, Gerrard Street East and River Street area, Everone Paul Mitchell, 54, Photograph released


Homicide #40/2017, Gerrard Street East and River Street area, Everone Paul Mitchell, 54, Photograph released

Sunday, September 17, 2017 - 2:03 PM
51 Division:  416-808-7400

The Toronto Police Service is requesting assistance with a homicide investigation. 

On Saturday, September 16, 2017, at 1:24 a.m., police were called to the Gerrard Street East and River Street area for a shooting.

It is reported that:

- a man, 54, was located by police in medical distress

- a second man, 57, was located a short distance away, also in medical distress

The man, 54, was pronounced at the scene.

He has been identified as Everone Paul Mitchell, 54, of Toronto.

The second man, 57, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Craig Brister, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Kevin Leahy, Homicide



Everone Paul Mitchell, 54, victim in Homicide #40/2017

Friday, September 15, 2017

52 Division Crime Statistics - September 13 2017 CPLC Meeting












2017 Open Streets TO, Sunday, September 17, 2017, Road closures


2017 Open Streets TO, Sunday, September 17, 2017, Road closures

Friday, September 15, 2017 - 6:47 AM
Public Safety - Special Events:  416-808-5045

On Sunday, September 17, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the City of Toronto will be hosting Open Streets TO.

Bloor Street, from Montrose Avenue to Sherbourne Street, and Yonge Street, from Bloor Street to Queen Street, will be closed to vehicle traffic. Motorists will be granted access across the road closure at key intersections.

Below are the designated crossing points associated with the road closures:

  • Bloor Street at Christie Street/Grace Street
  • Bloor Street at Bathurst Street
  • Bloor Street at Spadina Avenue
  • Bloor Street at Avenue Road
  • Bloor Street at Church Street
  • Bloor Street at Ted Rogers Way
  • Bloor Street at Sherbourne Street

  • Yonge Street at Wellesley Street
  • Yonge Street at College Street 
  • Yonge Street at Gerrard Street
  • Yonge Street at Dundas Street
  • Yonge Street at Shuter Street
  • Yonge Street at Queen Street
Motorists can expect delays.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Craig Brister, Corporate Communications, for Constable Michelle Flannery, Public Safety - Special Events








Tuesday, September 12, 2017

TPS starts recruitment process for 80 new police constables


TPS starts recruitment process for 80 new police constables

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 5:30 PM
Employment:  416-808-5646

The Toronto Police Service is now accepting applications for the position of Cadet-in-Training. The new recruits will support community-centric policing, diversity and inclusion as part of The Way Forward Action Plan.

The Service continues to modernize and that includes its recruitment processes with a new job posting for 80 police constables to be added to the Service's complement. The job posting describes valued qualifications such as post-secondary education, work or volunteer experience with marginalized and/or socially and economically disadvantaged communities.

As the TPS develops its new Human Resources strategy, new core competencies will define how members are recruited, developed and promoted in all roles, including uniform and civilian.

“The people of today’s police service are expected to be adaptable, accountable, and innovative,” said Chief Mark Saunders, listing some of these values. “In the future, members who contribute to our dynamic team will already have invested time and energy into becoming community leaders.” 

For more information on the current recruitment process, please contact the Employment Unit at 416-808-JOIN (5646).

To see the job posting, click here.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Meaghan Gray, Corporate Communications

New budget webpage goes live, Shows how TPS builds its budget, tps.on.ca/budget


New budget webpage goes live, Shows how TPS builds its budget, tps.on.ca/budget

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 12:23 PM
Corporate Communications:  416-808-7100

The public is getting a closer look at the Toronto Police Service budget through a new webpage: tps.on.ca/budget.

Chief Administrative Officer Tony Veneziano said the budget will be more accessible so that it can be better understood as well as invite community input. 

“We are showing the public how we build our budget and the key components,” Veneziano said. “We want to ensure that the budget is understood, clear up any misconceptions and also answer any questions.”

“We’re very much committed to developing budgets that are affordable and sustainable in the long term, while working within the city’s fiscal pressures,” Veneziano said, of the budget that has a zero per cent increase for the second consecutive year.

The public will get the opportunity to attend a Budget Information Session hosted by the Toronto Police Services Board’s Budget Committee and moderated by Budget Committee Chair Councillor Shelley Carroll. This session will be held in the second-floor auditorium at police headquarters on Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 6 p.m. There will be an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation.

The Board’s Budget Committee will also hold a public meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at police headquarters, led by Committee Chair Councillor Shelley Carroll, to consider the draft 2018 police budget. The Board will be presented with the Budget Committee’s recommendations for approval at the Thursday, October 26, 2017 Police Services Board meeting.

The community will have an opportunity to make deputations at both the Budget Committee meeting on Thursday, October 5, 2017 and at the Board’s regular public meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2017. 

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Kevin Masterman, Corporate Communications, for Chief Administrative Officer Tony Veneziano

Police request assistance with two shooting investigations in Regent Park area, Security camera images released


Police request assistance with two shooting investigations in Regent Park area, Security camera images released

Tuesday, September 12, 2017 - 8:02 AM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

The Toronto Police Service is seeking assistance finding witnesses or those with information on two recent firearm-related incidents in the Regent Park area.

It is reported that:

- between Monday, August 28, 2017 and Monday, September 4, 2017, there were two separate shooting incidents between 11:15 p.m. and 1:36 a.m.

- several suspects are seen together, walking in the area prior to the shootings

- both victims were alone when approached by one suspect and both were shot multiple times at close range

- the suspects then fled 

Police are appealing for witnesses or those with information about these attacks.

Security camera images have been released.

If a member of the public recognizes any of those pictured, police are advising not to approach them. Contact police immediately. They are considered armed and dangerous. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.two

Constable Craig Brister, Corporate Communications, for Detective Erin Hanlon, 51 Division










Monday, September 11, 2017

Man sought in ongoing Assault and Sexual Assault investigation, Dundas Street East and River Street area, Update, Neville Blake, 30, arrested, faces four charges


Man sought in ongoing Assault and Sexual Assault investigation, Dundas Street East and River Street area, Update, Neville Blake, 30, arrested, faces four charges

Monday, September 11, 2017 - 3:14 PM
51 Division:  416-808-7474

[Please note that a version of this release, posted at 1:16 p.m. today, contained incorrect information. That release has been deleted. The information below is correct.]


The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of an arrest in an ongoing Sexual Assault investigation into an occurence in the Dundas Street East and River Streetarea.

On Monday, October 17, 2016, in the evening, officers were conducting a community patrol when they were asked to attend to an injured woman.

It is alleged that:

- a man driving a white SUV approached a female sex-trade worker standing on the sidewalk

- she got into the car and was driven to a secluded area

- a violent struggle ensued

- the woman was choked then sexually assaulted

- she was able to escape while the man drove away

The man is described as black, early 40s, bald, clean-shaven. 

Police believe the man to be violent and dangerous. If located, do not approach. Call 9-1-1 immediately.
....

On Saturday, September 9, 2017, Neville Blake, 30, of Whitby, was arrested. He is now charged with:

1) Sexual assault causing bodily harm
2) Forcible confinement
3) Choking, overcome resistance
4) Uttering death threats

He was scheduled to appear in court at College Park, on Monday, September 11, 2017, 10 a.m., room 501.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7474, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


A sexual assault is any form of unwanted sexual contact. It includes, but is not limited to, kissing, grabbing, oral sex and penetration. To learn more about sexual assault, including how to report a sexual assault, please visit our Sex Crimes website.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Detective Constable Deanna Gagliardi, Sex Crimes



Neville Blake, 30, charged in ongoing Sexual Assault investigation

Man, 24, facing 10 charges in Dangerous Operation investigation


Man, 24, facing 10 charges in Dangerous Operation investigation

Monday, September 11, 2017 - 8:50 AM
51 Division:  416-808-1900

On Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at 10:35 a.m., a police officer was engaged in speed enforcement on Adelaide Street East at Power Street

It is alleged that: 

- a man, 24, was driving a Hyundai Sonata, eastbound on Adelaide Street East, and was observed travelling above the posted speed limit

- the officer attempted to stop the vehicle, however the vehicle and driver fled the scene

- the vehicle and driver were subsequently located and stopped on the northbound Don Valley Parkway at the Bayview Avenue - Bloor Street ramp

The driver has been identified as Amir Kamali, 24, of Toronto. He has been charged with:

1) Dangerous operation of a motor vehicle
2) four counts of Fail to comply with recognizance
3) three counts of Possession of card with data strip
4) Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
5) Possession of a schedule II substance

He was scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, September 7, 2017.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). 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 Constable Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services

Man, 28, facing charge in relation to online cycling video


Man, 28, facing charge in relation to online cycling video

Monday, September 11, 2017 - 6:39 AM
51 Division:  416-808-1900

On Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 12 p.m., a cyclist was recorded on video, riding his bicycle in an allegedly careless manner, on Yonge Street at Carlton Street.

It is alleged that: 

- a man, 28, was riding a bicycle southbound on Yonge Street, south of Wellesley Street

- the cyclist weaved through traffic, rode on the sidewalk, failed to signal lane changes, failed to yield to pedestrians, and failed to stop for a red light

The man has been charged with: 

1) Careless driving 

He is scheduled to appear in court at Old City Hall on Thursday, October 19, 2017, 1:30 p.m., courtroom C.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Allyson Douglas-Cook, Corporate Communications, for Constable Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services

Homicides #2 & 3/1997, Cold Case: Florence Harrison, 32, and Therese Melanson, 32, Video appeal released


Homicides #2 & 3/1997, Cold Case: Florence Harrison, 32, and Therese Melanson, 32, Video appeal released

Monday, September 11, 2017 - 5:08 AM
Homicide:  416-808-7400

Toronto Police Service Homicide is bringing attention to its Most Wanted list and Cold Casesthrough a series of video appeals for information. 

At around 3 p.m. on January 5, 1997, a Toronto Community Housing security officer found the bodies of Florence Harrison and Therese Melanson, both 32, while patrolling the sixth-floor stairway of an apartment building at 274 Sackville Street.

The sex-trade workers, known to people in the area, had both been shot.

Homicide Cold Case Detective Sergeant Stacy Gallant is being joined by members of the victims' families in a video appeal for information on the cold case.

Gallant said the women were last seen alive 12 hours earlier in the Parliament Street and Dundas Street East area.

“Numerous people were interviewed with the aim of establishing each victim’s timeline, during the course of the day, before they were killed,” Gallant said. “Forensic testing was done and DNA was established, but it does not link to any known offenders in the national DNA database. The motive for the killings is still unknown.”

Click here to watch video appeal




Anyone with information is asked to contact Homicide at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at 222tips.com text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.

Kevin Masterman, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Stacy Gallant, Homicide

Monday, September 04, 2017

Back-to-school campaign, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 to Friday, September 8, 2017 Are you FOCUSED on school?


Back-to-school campaign, Tuesday, September 5, 2017 to Friday, September 8, 2017 Are you FOCUSED on school?

Monday, September 4, 2017 - 8:01 PM
Traffic Services:  416-808-1900

Improving road safety and traffic flow for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists is one of our goals in support of the Service priority and commitment to safe communities and neighbourhoods. 

This initiative is part of the City of Toronto - Vision Zero Road Safety Plan. Vision Zero is a comprehensive five-year (2016-2021) action plan focused on reducing traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries on Toronto's streets. The plan prioritizes the safety of our most vulnerable road-users, through a range of initiatives. 

The Toronto Police Service will be launching its annual back-to-school campaign entitled “Are you FOCUSED on school?” (Frequent Offences the Community and road Users See Every Day), starting Tuesday, September 5, 2017 and concluding on Friday, September 8, 2017. This back-to-school initiative will focus on road-users who put children at risk as a result of their poor driving habits. 

All police officers and Parking Enforcement Officers will pay attention to motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians who commit offences in the vicinity of school zones, including offences related to pedestrian crossovers, crosswalks, intersections and high-risk mid-block crossing behaviours. Enforcement will also target aggressive driving offences, prohibited turns, and distracted driving behaviours, along with “No Stopping” and “No Parking” restrictions within school zones.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Caroline de Kloet, Corporate Communications, for Constable Clint Stibbe, Traffic Services

Saturday, September 02, 2017

Monday, September 4, 2017, Toronto & York Region Labour Day Parade, Road closures


Monday, September 4, 2017, Toronto & York Region Labour Day Parade, Road closures

Saturday, September 2, 2017 - 6:47 AM
Public Safety - Special Events: 416-808-5053

On Monday, September 4, 2017, the annual Toronto & York Region Labour Day Parade will be held. As a result, the following road closures will take place from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.:

- University Avenue, from Richmond Street West to Dundas Street West
- Armoury Street, from University Avenue to Chestnut Street
- Centre Avenue, from Armoury Street to Dundas Street West
- Queen Street West, from Bay Street to Dufferin Street
- Dufferin Street, from Queen Street West to CNE entrance

Street parking will not be allowed on closed roads. Queen Street streetcar service will be diverted starting at 9 a.m.

For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

Constable Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Constable Tee Chase, Public Safety - Special Events