How do you build an island in Toronto? | The Star

By Tony Slavin , on 05 January 2020 15:50

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2020/01/04/how-do-you-build-an-island-in-toronto.html

Body discovered by dog walker near Woodbine Beach shoreline, police say

By Tony Slavin , on 02 January 2020 15:27

Body discovered by dog walker near Woodbine Beach shoreline, police say

Globalnews.ca

Toronto police say a dog walker found a body near a pool in the city's east-end Beaches area on Wednesday night

Open at your own risk

By Tony Slavin , on 30 December 2019 16:06

Open at your own risk 🌘🎃💀

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OCTOBER 2019

Fall in Toronto is a mood. Wander the city at an all-night art party. Celebrate Halloween for the entire month. Catch a reading, a Ted Talk or a Raps game as our NBA champs head into another season.

Beyond the pumpkin spice: Toronto in October

NUIT BLANCHE = NIGHT MAGIC

Own the streets as Nuit Blanche transforms Toronto into a city-wide, all-night art gallery. Discover nearly 90 installations, catch a speaker series or aimlessly walk through the city, transformed.

STAY OUT LATE

HALLOWEEN FRIGHTS

Dare yourself to explore a haunted castle or theme park. Take the fam to Boo At The Zoo. Grab a pitchfork and hit the city’s wickedest block party in the village. Oh, there’s more — all month long!

BROWSE THE HAUNTS

TORONTO BIENNIAL OF ART

It’s a 72-day contemporary art takeover! Witness the work of 90+ Indigenous, Canadian and international artists in repurposed buildings and public spaces across the city.

GET MORE INFO

FALL LEAF DISPLAYS

1. High Park

2. Rouge National Urban Park

3. Toronto Islands

GREAT RATES FOR NUIT BLANCHE

Book your stay today to experience MORE Nuit Blanche at participating GTA Marriott International hotels.

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DID YOU KNOW

Buffer Festival is the world’s largest digital-first film fest. For 2019, short works by top YouTube comics and LGBTQ content creators get the gala treatment

Toronto will spend $3 billion on improving water quality in rivers and lakes (PHOTOS)

By Tony Slavin , on 19 December 2019 01:30

Toronto will spend $3 billion on improving water quality in rivers and lakes (PHOTOS)

The Saxon

The tunnel will be 10.5 km, connecting in one place with the treatment setting Ashbridges Bay. After the completion of the tunnel network will serve as ...

U of T in focus: Our favourite photos of 2019

By Tony Slavin , on 19 December 2019 01:11

U of T in focus: Our favourite photos of 2019

News@UofT

A young visitor interacts with a temporary art installation at Toronto's Woodbine Beach by U of T Assistant Professor Victor Perez-Amado and master of ...

Tunnel Boring Set to Begin for Coxwell Bypass Tunnel

By Tony Slavin , on 17 December 2019 01:40

Tunnel Boring Set to Begin for Coxwell Bypass Tunnel

Tunneling Business Magazine (press release)

This tunnel will capture, store and transport combined sewer overflows, a mix of rainwater and sewage, for treatment at the Ashbridges Bay Treatment ...

Toronto launches $3B project to improve water quality in Lake Ontario and city's waterways

By Tony Slavin , on 15 December 2019 02:30

Toronto launches $3B project to improve water quality in Lake Ontario and city's waterways

CBC.ca

Once all five projects are completed, the combined sewer overflows will be pumped to the Ashbridges Bay Wastewater Treatment Plant for ultraviolet ...

Torontonians Are Offering Hilariously Gross Suggestions For A Poorly-Named Park

By Tony Slavin , on 07 December 2019 01:13

Torontonians Are Offering Hilariously Gross Suggestions For A Poorly-Named Park

Narcity

Main Sewage Treatment Playground is also home to the Ashbridges Bay Skate Park, which has a lot of boarding ramps, jumps, and even a rare ...

Toronto lights up first weekend of December

By Tony Slavin , on 29 November 2019 16:48

Toronto lights up first weekend of December

CityNews

It is not for everyone but some will be taking the plunge in the cold waters of Woodbine Beach on Saturday for a charitable polar bear dip. Brainfreeze ...