Toronto Parks

• lnstallation of large fences at park near Scarborough Bluffs ‘halted,’ councillor says

  Coun. Gary Crawford said in a Facebook post construction at Scarborough Heights Park was "halted" pending consultation, but he didn't explain what specifically triggered the stop.

  Environment

  Jun 4
• Large fences being installed at park near Scarborough Bluffs amid safety fears, continued rescues

  "As well as being an extremely concerning safety issue, these repeated (rescue) operations are expensive and put a strain on already stretched staff resources."

  Environment

  Jun 2
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• ‘It’s never OK to trash our parks:’ Long-weekend ends of sour note for Toronto parks, beaches

  While the disturbances was one sour note for an otherwise peaceful long-weekend, mounds of garbage and litter left behind at Toronto parks and beaches was another low point.

  Canada

  May 25
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• City announces plans for park in downtown Toronto as part of new development

  "We clearly need more greenspace and outdoor areas for people to exercise, enjoy and explore."

  Canada

  May 14
• Cherry blossoms at Toronto’s High Park to be blocked off, but park set to stay open this year

  "We want people to enjoy the blossoms virtually and safely, and we still want people to enjoy the park," Mayor John Tory said during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

  Environment

  Apr 14
• Toronto mayor encourages young people to apply for 2021 summer parks, recreation jobs

  'Recreation jobs in the summer are good jobs for young people in our city,' Toronto Mayor John Tory said.

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Toronto police say alleged poisoned peanut shells in parks were tested, deemed unharmful

  Officers were called to Canoe Landing Park in Toronto's Cityplace neighbourhood in late January for reports of two people dropping peanut shells all over the dog parks. 

  Canada

  Feb 26
• Toronto police warn of alleged poisoned peanut shells in popular downtown dog areas

  A Toronto police spokesperson told Global News officers responded to a call on Saturday about suspicious activity at Canoe Landing Park and Victoria Memorial Square.

  Crime

  Feb 1
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• City of Toronto unveils design plan for new Leslie Slip Lookout Park

  “Leslie Slip Lookout Park embraces the look and feel of its industrial context, reidentifying the landscape of labour and work into one of play and recreation."

  Environment

  Jan 27
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• 14 homeless people at encampments fight City of Toronto in court to remain in parks

  At issue is a local bylaw that bans camping or living in parks after midnight. Enforcement provisions require 72 hours notice before an eviction, but the city has threatened to kick them out with less than 24 hours.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2020