ISLAND AIRPORT EXPANSION
Your
chance to have your say
The Port Authority is studying a proposal to extend
the Island Airport runway eastward into the central harbour and westward in front of Ontario Place to permit jet aircraft. Its “scope” or terms of reference is now being drawn up. To inform the public and gather opinion on the questions to ask, there will be a
Two-Part
Public Meeting January 24 & 26
Open House Drop-In Session
Saturday, January 24, 9:30am-4:00pm Metro Convention Centre, South Building, Room 714
Feedback Workshop
Monday, January 26, 6:30pm-9:30pm Convention Centre, North Building, Room 106
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More information at www.bbtcarunwayea.org
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Friday, January 23, 2015
Island Airport Expansion - January 24/26 Open House
Thursday, January 22, 2015
Youth In Policing Initiative - 2015 Summer Jobs!
Did you miss the info session last night for the YIPI summer job? Come to the next information session on January 26, 2015: http://t.co/2TVz6HMuJW, http://t.co/CUIcUPlJlw
2015 is the fifth year of Tokens4Change - February 6, 2015
Tokens 4 Change raises funds for Youth Without Shelter, a shelter in Etobicoke that gives a home to 1,000 homeless youth a year.
Tokens 4 Change is focused on youth acting for youth. Throughout the year, we run workshops in high schools based on the themes of homelessness. We bring in professional artists and encourage the students to build art in various forms that they then present to the public…art installations, street art, music, choreography, performance art and much more.
Then on one day in February, all the schools take to the streets! They can be found at TTC stations all across the city where they collect donations (either tokens or cash) from commuters. At some of the stations the students perform live.
2015 is the fifth year of Tokens4Change.
Watch for the T4C canvassers and performers throughout the city on Friday, February 6, 2015.
On Friday February 7, 2014, over 450 volunteers came together and raised over $79,000 for Youth Without Shelter.
In 2011 the event involved 250 volunteers and raised over $30,000. In 2012 we had 400 volunteers and raised almost $75,000. In 2013 we had 400 volunteers and raised an incredible $90,000 in cash for the shelter.
Tokens 4 Change accepts donations for Youth Without Shelter throughout the year. Please click here to donate. To see photos/videos from past T4C events and stay updated on T4C news, check out Tokens4Change on social media: Facebook, Twitter,YouTube, and Instagram.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Public Safety Alert, Stolen medication, Yonge Street and Carlton Street area
Public Safety Alert, Stolen medication, Yonge Street and Carlton Street area
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 - 9:16 AM
51 Division
416-808-5100
The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a quantity of stolen medication.
On Monday, January 19, 2015, at 8:30 p.m., a vehicle parked in the Yonge Street and Carlton Street area was broken into and a quantity of drugs taken.
Approximately 400 Adderall pills were taken.
Adderall is an amphetamine and is considered to be dangerous in large doses, especially to children.
Anyone finding the medication is asked not to handle it, but to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.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 Acer Huang, 51
Extreme Cold Weather Alert terminated for Toronto
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release
January 21, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert terminated for Toronto
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, has terminated the Extreme Cold Weather Alert as of today.
Cold weather services will not be available today. 24-hour extreme cold weather drop-ins will be closed by 10 am.
This news release is also available on the City's website: bit.ly/15tvrtg
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 Contacts:
Lenore Bromley, Toronto Public Health, 416-338-7974, lbromle@toronto.ca
Pat Anderson, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, panders@toronto.ca
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News Release
January 21, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert terminated for Toronto
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, has terminated the Extreme Cold Weather Alert as of today.
Cold weather services will not be available today. 24-hour extreme cold weather drop-ins will be closed by 10 am.
This news release is also available on the City's website: bit.ly/15tvrtg
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 Contacts:
Lenore Bromley, Toronto Public Health, 416-338-7974, lbromle@toronto.ca
Pat Anderson, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, panders@toronto.ca
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert – seek shelter, check on loved ones
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release
January 20, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert – seek shelter, check on loved ones
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Alert today for Toronto that will be in effect until further notice.
Exposure to cold weather can be harmful to your health. Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 35°C and can have severe consequences, including organ failure and death. Frostnip and frostbite can also occur in cold weather when skin freezes.
During extreme cold weather, residents are encouraged to call or visit vulnerable friends, neighbours and family to ensure they are not experiencing any difficulties related to the weather. Those most at risk of cold-related illness are people who work outdoors, people with a pre-existing heart conditions or respiratory illness, those taking certain medications, infants and young children, and those who are homeless. People with heart problems can experience worsening of their condition up to several days after cold weather occurs.
This alert triggers cold weather services for homeless people, including two 24-hour drop-ins, additional shelter beds, TTC tokens for people to get to shelter, increased street outreach, and a direction to shelters to relax any service restrictions in place.
During an Extreme Cold Weather Alert, members of the public are encouraged to take the following precautions;
• Dress in layers, making sure your outer layer is windproof, and cover exposed skin.
• Wear a hat, warm mittens or gloves, and warm boots.
• Stay dry. Your risk of hypothermia is much greater if you are wet.
• Choose wool or synthetic fabrics for your clothes instead of cotton, because cotton stops keeping you warm once it gets wet.
• Seek shelter if you normally spend long periods outside. Depending on the wind chill, exposed skin can freeze in minutes.
• Avoid alcohol as it increases blood flow. You may feel warm even though you are losing body heat.
• Consider rescheduling outdoor activities, or limiting time outdoors, especially if it's windy.
• Heat your home to at least 21ºC if babies or elderly people are present.
If you see someone on the street that needs outreach assistance – which may include a shelter bed due to the cold temperatures – call 311. For medical emergencies, call 911.
More information and tips to staying warm during Extreme Cold Weather Alerts are available at http://www.toronto.ca/health.
This news release is also available on the City's website: http://bit.ly/1xt8SMJ
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 contacts:
Lenore Bromley, Toronto Public Health, 416-338-7974, lbromle@toronto.ca
Pat Anderson, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, panders@toronto.ca
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News Release
January 20, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert – seek shelter, check on loved ones
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Alert today for Toronto that will be in effect until further notice.
Exposure to cold weather can be harmful to your health. Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 35°C and can have severe consequences, including organ failure and death. Frostnip and frostbite can also occur in cold weather when skin freezes.
During extreme cold weather, residents are encouraged to call or visit vulnerable friends, neighbours and family to ensure they are not experiencing any difficulties related to the weather. Those most at risk of cold-related illness are people who work outdoors, people with a pre-existing heart conditions or respiratory illness, those taking certain medications, infants and young children, and those who are homeless. People with heart problems can experience worsening of their condition up to several days after cold weather occurs.
This alert triggers cold weather services for homeless people, including two 24-hour drop-ins, additional shelter beds, TTC tokens for people to get to shelter, increased street outreach, and a direction to shelters to relax any service restrictions in place.
During an Extreme Cold Weather Alert, members of the public are encouraged to take the following precautions;
• Dress in layers, making sure your outer layer is windproof, and cover exposed skin.
• Wear a hat, warm mittens or gloves, and warm boots.
• Stay dry. Your risk of hypothermia is much greater if you are wet.
• Choose wool or synthetic fabrics for your clothes instead of cotton, because cotton stops keeping you warm once it gets wet.
• Seek shelter if you normally spend long periods outside. Depending on the wind chill, exposed skin can freeze in minutes.
• Avoid alcohol as it increases blood flow. You may feel warm even though you are losing body heat.
• Consider rescheduling outdoor activities, or limiting time outdoors, especially if it's windy.
• Heat your home to at least 21ºC if babies or elderly people are present.
If you see someone on the street that needs outreach assistance – which may include a shelter bed due to the cold temperatures – call 311. For medical emergencies, call 911.
More information and tips to staying warm during Extreme Cold Weather Alerts are available at http://www.toronto.ca/health.
This news release is also available on the City's website: http://bit.ly/1xt8SMJ
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 contacts:
Lenore Bromley, Toronto Public Health, 416-338-7974, lbromle@toronto.ca
Pat Anderson, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, panders@toronto.ca
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Monday, January 19, 2015
2015 Black History Month Kick Off Event
Dear Members,
On behalf of the Toronto Police Service’s Divisional Policing Support Unit, and the Chief’s Black Community Consultative Committee, you are cordially invited to attend the 2015 kick-off event for Black History Month. The event will be held at the Nelson Mandela Park Public School, located at 440 Shuter Street on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 13:00.
The theme of this year’s Black History Month is A Century of Black Life, History, and Cultu
re.
The event will pay tribute to a century of black history and promote the continued need for ongoing awareness.
For further information on this event, please contact Sgt Bassey Osagie via email at Bassey.Osagie@torontopolice.on.ca or by phone at 416.808.0115.
To confirm your attendance, please contact Sgt Bassey Osagie by January 26, 2015.
Sincerely,
Chris Fernandes
Superintendent
Divisional Policing Support Unit
On behalf of the Toronto Police Service’s Divisional Policing Support Unit, and the Chief’s Black Community Consultative Committee, you are cordially invited to attend the 2015 kick-off event for Black History Month. The event will be held at the Nelson Mandela Park Public School, located at 440 Shuter Street on Friday, January 30, 2015 at 13:00.
The theme of this year’s Black History Month is A Century of Black Life, History, and Cultu
re.
The event will pay tribute to a century of black history and promote the continued need for ongoing awareness.
For further information on this event, please contact Sgt Bassey Osagie via email at Bassey.Osagie@torontopolice.on.ca or by phone at 416.808.0115.
To confirm your attendance, please contact Sgt Bassey Osagie by January 26, 2015.
Sincerely,
Chris Fernandes
Superintendent
Divisional Policing Support Unit
Saturday, January 17, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert terminated for Toronto
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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This news release was issued this morning.
News Release: January 17, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert terminated for Toronto
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, has terminated the Extreme Cold Weather Alert as of today.
Cold weather services will not be available today. 24-hour extreme cold weather drop-ins will be closed by 10 a.m.
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 contacts:
Lenore Bromley, Toronto Public Health, lbromle@toronto.ca, 311 (weekend)
Pat Anderson, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, panders@toronto.ca
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This news release was issued this morning.
News Release: January 17, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert terminated for Toronto
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, has terminated the Extreme Cold Weather Alert as of today.
Cold weather services will not be available today. 24-hour extreme cold weather drop-ins will be closed by 10 a.m.
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 contacts:
Lenore Bromley, Toronto Public Health, lbromle@toronto.ca, 311 (weekend)
Pat Anderson, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, panders@toronto.ca
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Friday, January 16, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert for Toronto – seek shelter, check on loved ones
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: January 16, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert for Toronto – seek shelter,
check on loved ones
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health,
has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Alert today for Toronto that will be in
effect until further notice.
Exposure to cold weather can be harmful to your health.
Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 35°C and can
have severe consequences, including organ failure and death. Frostnip and
frostbite can also occur in cold weather when skin freezes.
During extreme cold weather, residents are encouraged to
call or visit vulnerable friends, neighbours and family to ensure they are not
experiencing any difficulties related to the weather. Those most at risk of
cold-related illness are people who work outdoors, people with a pre-existing
heart conditions or respiratory illness, those taking certain medications,
infants and young children, and those who are homeless. People with heart
problems can experience worsening of their condition up to several days after
cold weather occurs.
This alert triggers cold weather services for homeless
people, including two 24-hour drop-ins, additional shelter beds, TTC tokens for
people to get to shelter, increased street outreach, and a direction to
shelters to relax any service restrictions in place.
During an Extreme Cold Weather Alert, members of the
public are encouraged to take the following precautions;
• Dress in layers,
making sure your outer layer is windproof, and cover exposed skin.
• Wear a hat, warm mittens or gloves, and warm boots.
• Stay dry. Your risk of hypothermia is much greater if
you are wet.
• Choose wool or synthetic fabrics for your clothes
instead of cotton, because cotton stops keeping you warm once it gets wet.
• Seek shelter if you normally spend long periods
outside. Depending on the wind chill, exposed skin can freeze in minutes.
• Avoid alcohol as it increases blood flow. You may feel
warm even though you are losing body heat.
• Consider rescheduling outdoor activities, or limiting
time outdoors, especially if it's windy.
• Heat your home to at least 21ºC if babies or elderly
people are present.
If you see someone on the street that needs outreach
assistance – which may include a shelter bed due to the cold temperatures –
call 311. For medical emergencies, call 911.
More information and tips to staying warm during Extreme
Cold Weather Alerts are available at http://www.toronto.ca/health.
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bit.ly/1AXYU9Y
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 contacts:
Lenore Bromley, Toronto Public Health, 416-338-7974, lbromle@toronto.ca Pat Anderson, Shelter,
Support and Housing Administration, panders@toronto.ca
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Thursday, January 15, 2015
Toronto's Extreme Cold Weather Alert to be terminated at noon today
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: January 15, 2015
Toronto's Extreme Cold Weather Alert to be terminated at
noon today
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health,
will terminate the Extreme Cold Weather Alert for Toronto at noon today,
January 15.
Cold weather services will not be available today. The
24-hour extreme cold weather drop-ins will be closed at noon.
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bit.ly/1wdsanP
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 contacts:
Lenore Bromley, Toronto Public Health, 416-339-7974, lbromle@toronto.ca Pat Anderson, Shelter,
Support and Housing Administration, panders@toronto.ca
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Homicide #54/2014, Wasfi Ghalban, 47, Update, security camera video and images released to identify Persons of Interest
| Toronto Police Service News Release |  |
Homicide #54/2014, Wasfi Ghalban, 47, Update, security camera video and images released to identify Persons of Interest
Wednesday, January 14, 2015 - 1:05 PM
51 Division: 416-808-7400
On Wednesday, December 3, 2014, at approximately 11:45 p.m., police received a call for Unknown Trouble at 200 Wellesley Street East.
See excerpt from previous news release:
Officers arrived and entered an apartment. They found a man with significant signs of trauma. Paramedics were called but the man was pronounced on the scene.
The deceased man is now identified as Wasfi Ghalban, 47, the resident of the apartment.
Police request the public's assistance with this investigation. Anyone who may have seen or spoken to the deceased, between Monday, December 1, 2014 and Wednesday, December 3, 2014, is urged to call Detective Sergeant Mike Carbone at 416-808-7400.
Secuurity camera video is now available.
Police would like to speak with the two men captured in the video, and anyone who may have had contact with these two men.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Mike Carbone at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.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 Victor Kwong, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Mike Carbone, Homicide
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert extended for Toronto
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: January 13, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert extended for Toronto
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health,
is extending the Extreme Cold Weather Alert for today. This alert will be in
effect until further notice.
Exposure to cold weather can be harmful to your health.
Hypothermia occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 35°C and can
have severe consequences, including organ failure and death. Frostnip and
frostbite can also occur in cold weather when skin freezes.
During extreme cold weather, residents are encouraged to
call or visit vulnerable friends, neighbours and family to ensure they are not
experiencing any difficulties related to the weather. Those most at risk of
cold-related illness are people who work outdoors, people with a pre-existing
heart conditions or respiratory illness, those taking certain medications,
infants and young children, and those who are homeless. People with heart
problems can experience worsening of their condition up to several days after
cold weather occurs.
In view of the ongoing threat to homeless people, cold
weather services continue to be available. These include two 24-hour drop-ins,
additional shelter beds, TTC tokens for people to get to shelter, increased
street outreach, and a direction to shelters to relax any service restrictions
in place.
During an Extreme Cold Weather Alert, members of the
public are encouraged to take the following precautions;
• Dress in layers,
making sure your outer layer is windproof, and cover exposed skin.
• Wear a hat, warm mittens or gloves, and warm boots.
• Stay dry. Your risk of hypothermia is much greater if
you are wet.
• Choose wool or synthetic fabrics for your clothes
instead of cotton, because cotton stops keeping you warm once it gets wet.
• Seek shelter if you normally spend long periods
outside. Depending on the wind chill, exposed skin can freeze in minutes.
• Avoid alcohol as it increases blood flow. You may feel
warm even though you are losing body heat.
• Consider rescheduling outdoor activities, or limiting
time outdoors, especially if it's windy.
• Heat your home to at least 21ºC if babies or elderly
people are present.
If you see someone on the street that needs outreach
assistance – which may include a shelter bed due to the cold temperatures, call
311. For medical emergencies, call 911.
More information and tips to staying warm during Extreme
Cold Weather Alerts are available at http://www.toronto.ca/health.
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bit.ly/14V6bfj
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 contacts:
Lenore Bromley, Toronto Public Health, 416-338-7974, lbromle@toronto.ca Pat Anderson, Shelter,
Support and Housing Administration, 416-397-4328, panders@toronto.ca
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Sunday, January 11, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert terminated for Toronto
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
==========================================
This news release was issued this morning.
News Release: January 11, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert terminated for Toronto
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, has terminated the Extreme Cold Weather Alert as of today.
Extreme cold weather services are not available today.
More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/health.
This news release is also available on the City's website: http://bit.ly/14kWuGs
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 contacts:
Jennifer Veenboer, Toronto Public Health, jveenbo@toronto.ca, 311 (weekend)
Pat Anderson, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, panders@toronto.ca
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This news release was issued this morning.
News Release: January 11, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert terminated for Toronto
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, has terminated the Extreme Cold Weather Alert as of today.
Extreme cold weather services are not available today.
More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/health.
This news release is also available on the City's website: http://bit.ly/14kWuGs
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 contacts:
Jennifer Veenboer, Toronto Public Health, jveenbo@toronto.ca, 311 (weekend)
Pat Anderson, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, panders@toronto.ca
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Friday, January 09, 2015
Police request assistance with Attempt Murder investigation, 55 Colborne Street
| Toronto Police Service News Release | |
Police request assistance with Attempt Murder investigation, 55 Colborne Street
Friday, January 9, 2015 - 12:18 PM
51 Division: 416-808-5100
The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public’s assistance with an Attempt Murder investigation.
It is reported that:
- on Thursday, January 1, 2015, at 2:10 a.m., a three men attended “Switch” nightclub at 55 Colborne Street
- an altercation took place between a group of people within the nightclub
- a man pulled out a firearm and discharged it once, striking the three men
- the man then fled the area
The three men were tended to at the scene by paramedics. They were all taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The suspect is described as a man wearing dark clothing.
Police are appealing to witnesses to come forward. Investigators would like to speak to witnesses or anyone else with information. Police are interested in obtaining any photographs or video taken at the nightclub.
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, 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 Earle Davies, 51 Division
Toronto Crime Stoppers kicks off Crime Stoppers Month with new creative campaigns
| Toronto Police Service News Release | |
Toronto Crime Stoppers kicks off Crime Stoppers Month with new creative campaigns
Friday, January 9, 2015 - 12:01 PM
Crime Stoppers: 416-808-7260
On January 9, 2015, Toronto Crime Stoppers kicked off Crime Stoppers Month in partnership with the Toronto Police Service and creative agency DDB Canada, Toronto.
This year, Toronto Crime Stoppers will be launching several awareness campaigns highlighting issues relevant to today's young people.
After drug-related deaths in the summer of 2014, Toronto Crime Stoppers - with the expertise of DDB Canada, Toronto - created the "Cookin' With Molly" campaign. This poster and video series raises awareness around the dangers of taking illicit drugs, particularly from unknown sources.
To view #CookinWithMolly click here.
Toronto Crime Stoppers, celebrating its 31st year, is still the largest program of its kind in Canada and is respected internationally for its programs and awareness campaigns. Crime Stoppers Month, recognized around the world, is an opportunity for programs to launch new initiatives and applaud its partners in the media, police and community, including corporate sponsors.
Crime Stoppers is a partnership of the public, police and media that provides the community with an anonymous way of assisting police with solving crime and improving a neighbourhood's quality of life. Identities will never be revealed, tipsters will never have to go to court and information may result in cash rewards of up to $2,000.
To learn more click here or to submit a tip anonymously, call 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.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.
Meaghan Gray, Corporate Communications, for Toronto Crime Stoppers
Extreme Cold Alert - seek shelter, check on loved ones
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: January 9, 2015
Extreme Cold Alert - seek shelter, check on loved ones
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health,
has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Alert today for Toronto that will be in
effect until further notice.
Exposure to cold weather can be harmful to your health. Hypothermia
occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 35°C and can have severe
consequences, including organ failure and death. Frostnip and frostbite can
also occur in cold weather when skin freezes.
During extreme cold weather, residents are encouraged to
call or visit vulnerable friends, neighbours and family to ensure they are not
experiencing any difficulties related to the weather. Those most at risk of
cold-related illness are people who work outdoors, people with a pre-existing
heart conditions or respiratory illness, those taking certain medications,
infants and young children, and those who are homeless. People with heart
problems can experience worsening of their condition up to several days after
cold weather occurs.
During an Extreme Cold Weather Alert, members of the
public are encouraged to take the following precautions;
• Dress in layers,
making sure your outer layer is windproof, and cover exposed skin.
• Wear a hat, warm mittens or gloves, and warm boots.
• Stay dry. Your risk of hypothermia is much greater if
you are wet.
• Choose wool or synthetic fabrics for your clothes
instead of cotton, because cotton stops keeping you warm once it gets wet.
• Seek shelter if you normally spend long periods
outside. Depending on the wind chill, exposed skin can freeze in minutes.
• Avoid alcohol as it increases blood flow. You may feel
warm even though you are losing body heat.
• Consider rescheduling outdoor activities, or limiting
time outdoors, especially if it's windy.
• Heat your home to at least 21ºC if babies or elderly
people are present.
If you see someone on the street that needs outreach
assistance - which may include a shelter bed due to the cold temperatures, call
311. For medical emergencies, call 911.
More information and tips to staying warm during Extreme
Cold Weather Alerts are available at http://www.toronto.ca/health.
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bit.ly/1tSJd4l
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: Jennifer Veenboer, Toronto Public Health,
416-392-0976, jveenbo@toronto.ca
Thursday, January 08, 2015
Continued availability of additional services for homeless people
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: January 8, 2015
Continued availability of additional services for
homeless people
Until further notice, additional services will continue
to be available following the termination of the Extreme Cold Weather Alert at
noon today. These services will continue to ensure Toronto's vulnerable persons
have a safe and warm place to stay.
These services include two 24-hour drop-in centres,
additional 24-hour street outreach, direction to shelters to relax any service
restrictions, TTC tokens at some drop-ins for those needing transportation to
shelter, and additional shelter beds.
More information is available at http://bit.ly/1yFFOH5
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bit.ly/1IvvVvy
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: Patricia Anderson, Shelter, Support and
Housing Administration, 416-397-4328, panders@toronto.ca
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Extreme Cold Weather Alert terminated for Toronto
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: January 8, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert terminated for Toronto
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health,
has terminated the Extreme Cold Weather Alert as of 12 noon today.
More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/health.
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bit.ly/1tQwleT
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: Jennifer Veenboer, Toronto Public Health,
416-392-0976, jveenbo@toronto.ca, 311
(weekends only)
Tuesday, January 06, 2015
City of Toronto activates additional services, advises homeless people to seek shelter
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: January 6, 2015
City of Toronto activates additional services, advises
homeless people to seek shelter
The City of Toronto is activating additional services in
response to an Extreme Cold Weather Alert expected to be issued by Toronto
Public Health tomorrow morning.
Additional homelessness services have been triggered.
These include:
- Two 24-hour extreme cold weather alert drop-ins will be
opened this evening.
- Shelters have been directed to relax any service
restrictions they may have.
- Street outreach and transportation services are being
increased, with the focus on informing clients about the danger of weather conditions and transporting
them to indoor locations.
- More than 100 organizations and agencies that work with
homeless people are advised to prepare for increased service demands.
- Transit tokens are being made available in many
drop-ins so people can reach shelters.
- Additional shelter spaces have been opened for men and
women.
How to get an emergency shelter bed any day, any hour:
- Call 311, or directly contact the City of Toronto's
Central Intake line at 416-338-4766. Within the Greater Toronto Area, it is
toll-free at 1-877-338-3398.
- Go in person to the Streets to Homes Assessment and
Referral Centre, located at 129 Peter St. (at Richmond Street).
The Streets to Homes Assessment and Referral Centre is
always open and has 24-hour street respite for those who do not want a shelter
bed, or for whom one is not immediately available. As well as walk-in access to
shelter beds throughout the system, the facility provides housing workers
Monday to Friday to assist street-involved people to find permanent housing and
operates a 40-bed transition to housing shelter program.
If you see someone whom you think requires street
outreach assistance, call 311. Note that 311 is not an emergency number. In an
emergency, dial 911.
More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/housing.
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bit.ly/1ImCAs2
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: Sonia Zyvatkauskas, Shelter, Support and
Housing Administration, 416-392-1264, szyvatk@toronto.ca
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Extreme Cold Weather Alert expected tomorrow morning
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release: January 6, 2015
Extreme Cold Weather Alert expected tomorrow morning
Toronto Public Health has been closely monitoring the
evolving Environment Canada forecast for Toronto. The current forecast
indicates that the criteria for a City of Toronto extreme cold weather alert
will be in place tomorrow, January 7.
Low temperatures are expected very early tomorrow
morning, reaching -15 C by 9 a.m. City
of Toronto and community services which respond to extreme cold weather alerts
will initiate services in time to support vulnerable individuals.
For more information on extreme cold weather alerts in
the City of Toronto, please visit: http://www.tph.to/ExtremeColdWeather
This news release is also available on the City's
website: http://bit.ly/1AngmGT
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: Jennifer Veenboer, Toronto Public Health,
416-392-0976 jveenbo@toronto.ca
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Monday, January 05, 2015
Has your vehicle been towed?
| Toronto Police Service News Release | |
Has your vehicle been towed?
Monday, January 5, 2015 - 6:58 AM
Corporate Communications: 416-808-7100
On Monday, January 5, 2015 at 7 a.m., the Toronto Police Service will begin a zero-tolerance rush-hour-route initiative. If your vehicle is impounded as a result of this initiative, please follow the steps below to locate and retrieve your vehicle:
Is your car missing? Have you been towed?
If your car is not where you last parked it, it doesn't mean it has been stolen. Vehicles are impounded and relocated for various reasons. If your car has been moved, follow these steps:
1) Call the Toronto Police Service non-emergency line at 416-808-2222, press 4, then press 2, which will put you in contact with the communications dispatcher.
2) Please have the correct vehicle licence plate number and your vehicle's last known location available.
3) The dispatcher will advise you if your car has been impounded or relocated, as well as the vehicle's current location.
Once you have determined that your vehicle has been impounded, call the appropriate towing company immediately, to make arrangements to retrieve it. Remember that storage fees continue to accrue, so attend the impound facility as quickly as possible.
The storage day is 24 hours from the time the vehicle arrives at the pound. Twenty-five per cent of the 24-hour storage fee is chargeable for each of the first four hours, which shall include any part of an hour. One hour is payable as soon as the vehicle arrives at the pound.
The hourly rate and minimum rate will reapply at the conclusion of each 24-hour period.
1 District = Divisions 11, 12, 13, 14, and 53 - west of Yonge Street, north of Bloor Street West and south of Lawrence Avenue West
2 District = Divisions 22, 23
3 District = Divisions 31, 32, 33, and 53 - east of Yonge Street, north of Bloor Street East and south of Lawrence Avenue East
4 District = Divisions 41, 42, 43, 54
5 District = Divisions 51, 52, 55
District 1:
|
JP Towing
11 Glen Scarlett Road Toronto, M6N 1P5 |
Tel: 416-203-9300
Fax: 416-203-9303 www.jptowing.com |
Towing fee: $160
Storage fee: $70
|
District 2:
|
Bill and Son Towing
15 Atomic Avenue Toronto, M8Z 5K8 |
Tel: 416-622-2222
Fax: 416-622-3584 billandsontowing@hotmail.com |
Towing fee: $150
Storage fee: $71
|
District 3:
|
Abrams Towing
124 Le Page Court Toronto, M3J 1Z9 |
Tel: 416-398-2500
Fax: 416-633-4498 www.abrams.ca |
Towing fee: $164.90
Storage fee: $65
|
District 4:
|
Williams Towing
2671 Markham Road Toronto, M1X 1M4 |
Tel: 416-299-8383
Fax: 416-299-9698 www.williamstowing.ca |
Towing fee: $149
Storage fee: $80
|
District 5:
|
A Towing
185 Bartley Drive Toronto, M4A 1E6 |
Tel: 416-656-4000
Fax: 416-690-7757 www.atowing.ca |
Towing fee: $158
Storage fee: $50
|
Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu, Corporate Communications, for Traffic Services
Friday, January 02, 2015
City of Toronto and partners to launch revitalized Regent Park ice rink
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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Media Advisory: January 2, 2014
City of Toronto and partners to launch revitalized Regent Park ice rink tomorrow
City Councillor Pam McConnell (Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale) will join partners MLSE Foundation, Hockey Canada Foundation, Toronto Community Housing and The Daniels Corporation, along with a Regent Park youth representative and members of the Ward 28 community, to celebrate the opening of the revitalized ice rink in Regent Park.
Date: Saturday, January 3
Time: 10 a.m. to early afternoon - remarks at 11:15 a.m.
Location: Regent Park Athletic Grounds, Regent Park South Artificial Ice Rink, 480 Shuter St. (north of Queen Street East, east of River Street)
The event will include a Maple Leafs learn-to-skate clinic, a ceremonial puck drop, a community skate and an autograph-signing session with Toronto Maple Leafs alumni and Hockey Canada alumni.
Detailed schedule for the morning
10 to 11 a.m.: Learn-to-skate clinic led by Toronto Maple Leafs hockey development coaches
11:15 a.m.: remarks
11:45 a.m.: ceremonial puck drop
11:50 a.m.: start of community skate and autograph signing with Toronto Maple Leafs alumni and Hockey Canada alumni
Improvements to the rink include new lighting, dasherboards and fencing. The adjacent fieldhouse received a new roof, windows and doors, a renovated warming/change area, two accessible washrooms and a staff area with storage space.
The rink is the first component of the Regent Park Athletic Grounds – a state-of-the-art sports facility currently being built and slated for completion next fall. In addition to the rink, the athletic grounds will feature a basketball court, a combination soccer field/cricket pitch and a running track.
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: Mari Caravaggio,
Parks, Forestry and Recreation,
647-333-4060,
mcarava@toronto.ca
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Media Advisory: January 2, 2014
City of Toronto and partners to launch revitalized Regent Park ice rink tomorrow
City Councillor Pam McConnell (Ward 28 Toronto Centre-Rosedale) will join partners MLSE Foundation, Hockey Canada Foundation, Toronto Community Housing and The Daniels Corporation, along with a Regent Park youth representative and members of the Ward 28 community, to celebrate the opening of the revitalized ice rink in Regent Park.
Date: Saturday, January 3
Time: 10 a.m. to early afternoon - remarks at 11:15 a.m.
Location: Regent Park Athletic Grounds, Regent Park South Artificial Ice Rink, 480 Shuter St. (north of Queen Street East, east of River Street)
The event will include a Maple Leafs learn-to-skate clinic, a ceremonial puck drop, a community skate and an autograph-signing session with Toronto Maple Leafs alumni and Hockey Canada alumni.
Detailed schedule for the morning
10 to 11 a.m.: Learn-to-skate clinic led by Toronto Maple Leafs hockey development coaches
11:15 a.m.: remarks
11:45 a.m.: ceremonial puck drop
11:50 a.m.: start of community skate and autograph signing with Toronto Maple Leafs alumni and Hockey Canada alumni
Improvements to the rink include new lighting, dasherboards and fencing. The adjacent fieldhouse received a new roof, windows and doors, a renovated warming/change area, two accessible washrooms and a staff area with storage space.
The rink is the first component of the Regent Park Athletic Grounds – a state-of-the-art sports facility currently being built and slated for completion next fall. In addition to the rink, the athletic grounds will feature a basketball court, a combination soccer field/cricket pitch and a running track.
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: Mari Caravaggio,
Parks, Forestry and Recreation,
647-333-4060,
mcarava@toronto.ca
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