Kensington Market

• Toronto COVID-19 vaccine pop-up calls out entitlement, inequity after 2nd-dose seekers crash clinic

  “We need these clinics, these vaccine pop-ups, to do their serve their intended purpose,” Coun. Mike Layton said.

  Health

  May 27
• Historic produce shop at Toronto’s Kensington Market set to close

  Retailers and local shoppers are worried about small businesses remaining viable in Kensington Market.

  Economy

  Feb 12, 2020
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• 2 seriously injured after Kensington Market shooting, police say

  Police said officers received a call shortly after 4 a.m. for reports of a shooting on Baldwin Street.

  Crime

  Jul 15, 2019
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• Man arrested after alleged theft using Joker disguise, Toronto police say

  Police said that on May 5, a man wearing Joker face paint entered a restaurant in the Kensington Market area and stole a tip jar near the cash register.

  Crime

  May 12, 2019
• Family, friends hold candlelight vigil for local artist killed in hit and run

  Andre Alexander, 34, was tragically killed in a hit-and-run while riding his motorized longboard in Toronto's north end on Monday.  

  Crime

  Oct 13, 2018
• ‘Princess of pot’ Jodie Emery hopes to open Amsterdam-style pot cafe in Toronto

  “I hope to sell cannabis. I hope a lot of others can too. Why not put the buds right beside all the veggies in the market?”

  Politics

  Sep 28, 2018
• Marcel Teme, 19, identified as victim in Kensington Market shooting

  He was among four people shot last Sunday night in the area west of the downtown core.

  Crime

  Jul 8, 2018
• 1 of 4 injured in Kensington Market shooting dies in hospital: police

  Police did not immediately reveal the age or the identity of the deceased on Wednesday.

  Crime

  Jul 4, 2018
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• 4 injured, 2 seriously, after shooting in Toronto’s Kensington Market

  Toronto police and paramedics were called to the area of Augusta Avenue south of College Street before 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.

  Crime

  Jul 2, 2018
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• Toronto police offer $50K reward for information in 2016 double homicide at after-hours club

  Justin Bokma, 42, and Lafrance Matthews, 41, were both killed after shots rang out on July 1 around 5 a.m. inside the club located at College and Augusta streets.

  Crime

  Jun 13, 2018