Lakeshore Boulevard

• ‘Despicable and selfish act’: Impaired driver who killed Oakville mother about to be sentenced

  Court heard Louise Whiten was a beloved wife, mother of two teenage boys and well-respected speech pathologist who helped children with autism.

  Crime

  Feb 16, 2023
  
• Police investigating after head-on collision in Toronto

  In a tweet Monday, Toronto police said vehicles collided on Lakeshore Boulevard West at Rees Street at around 5:19 p.m.

  Traffic

  Aug 8, 2022
  
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• Man, 29, charged with sexual assault in Toronto: police

  Toronto Police said on July 1, a woman was attending a concert in the Lake Shore Boulevard East and Coxwell Avenue area when she met a man.

  Crime

  Jul 4, 2022
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• 19-year-old woman dead after car strikes concrete barrier on Toronto waterfront

  In a series of tweets Sunday, Toronto police said at around 2:40 a.m., a vehicle struck a concrete barrier on Lakeshore Boulevard West and Jameson Avenue. 

  Traffic

  Mar 6, 2022
• Driver charged with assault after allegedly knocking into Toronto traffic agent with car

  Toronto police say the man was angry at being directed to go straight through a downtown intersection rather than make a turn.

  Crime

  Apr 29, 2021
• ‘Confusing,’ ‘dangerous’ downtown Toronto street permanently closes to drivers

  Starting Monday, the westbound stretch of Fleet Street between Bathurst and Iannuzzi Street will only be accessible to pedestrians and cyclists, a move intended to improve pedestrian safety.

  Traffic

  Nov 24, 2019
• Death of boy, 5, while riding his bike prompts action by city for further safety measures

  The death of a five-year-old riding his bike next to a high-traffic road has renewed a debate in Canada's largest city about measures to protect cyclists, prompting some experts and Toronto's mayor to call for further action.

  Canada

  May 28, 2017
• Woman in critical condition after pick-up truck smashes into pole

  A woman is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after the pick-up truck she was driving struck a pole in west-end Toronto early Thursday morning.

  Canada

  Sep 24, 2015
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• Toronto using ’emotional messaging’ to curb distracted driving

  Some electronic traffic signs in Toronto have taken a decidedly emotional tone with messages including “someone loves you, drive safe” and “leave sooner, drive slower, live longer.”

  Feb 17, 2015
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• Lakeshore rail crossing will be fixed after cyclists injured

  The Toronto Port Lands Company (TPLC) and the city of Toronto are at odds over who is responsible for maintaining rail lines that cross over bike lanes along Lakeshore Boulevard West.

  Aug 26, 2014