Toronto Islands

• Toronto’s Ward’s Island residents grieving after fire destroys clubhouse

  Residents on the Toronto Islands are processing a significant loss after a fire destroyed a beloved clubhouse and café over the weekend. 

  Fire

  Mar 18
  
• City drops plan to create formal event space at Hanlan’s Point in Toronto Island Park

  The City of Toronto has dropped plans for a formal event space near Hanlan's Point Beach in response to concerns it could jeopardize the LGBTQ space on Toronto Island Park.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2023
  
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• ‘Screaming for help’: People reportedly skating near Toronto Islands rescued after falling through ice

  "We located the persons all in the water, nobody wearing a lifejacket, hanging on to some broken ice and screaming for help," Const. Stacy Kellough said.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2023
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• Toronto ferry back at full capacity after vessel that crashed returns to service

  The City of Toronto says a Toronto Island ferry that crashed at the downtown terminal and injured a dozen people last weekend will resume regular service today.

  Canada

  Aug 24, 2022
• Toronto Island ferry service to go back to normal after vessel in crash cleared

  Ferry service to the Toronto Island will go back to normal after the vessel that hit the dock over the weekend was cleared for service, the City of Toronto said Tuesday.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022
• Video of couple’s engagement at Toronto Islands goes viral online

  "It took me a few seconds to actually think that was for me and that was what was so special about it. It was just, it was so much more than I thought," Christina Sfeir said.

  Canada

  Aug 22, 2022
• Man wanted after boy reportedly sexually assaulted at Hanlan’s Point Beach

  Toronto police say they are alerting the public to a reported sexual assault on Saturday at the city's Hanlan's Point Beach area.

  Crime

  Aug 15, 2022
• Safety concerns raised regarding Toronto water taxis

  A water taxi trip back to the mainland from the Toronto Islands turned terrifying when the pontoon boat hit a wave and dipped deep into the water of Lake Ontario.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2021
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• CFL player’s lawyer says his client’s been cleared as suspect in alleged homophobic attack on Toronto Islands

  Police would not confirm whether Chris Larsen was ever a suspect. Larsen's name was circulated on social media after a picture of a group of the alleged suspects was shared.

  Crime

  Jun 15, 2021
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• Victim recovering after alleged homophobic attack in Toronto, police investigating

  Online posts have been detailing what allegedly transpired on the Toronto Islands.

  Canada

  Jun 9, 2021