Yorkville

• Mother of 18-year-old cyclist killed in Toronto says bike lane was needed

  "It's so painful right now. It's the only one son," Maria Escanan said near the collision scene while looking at a makeshift memorial of flowers and holding up a photo of her son.

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  Aug 19
• ‘Need closure’: Family offering $250,000 reward for unsolved Matthew Staikos murder

  A family is pleading for the public's help in finding the suspects responsible for their son's death in 2018. 

  Canada

  Jun 11
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• The Pilot bar marks 75 years in Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood

  "It's a remarkable institution. Not many places last 75 years."

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2019
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• Man arrested after allegedly climbing onto crane with parachute in downtown Toronto

  Investigators allege the suspect broke into a highrise building that is under construction and climbed onto a construction crane at the top of the structure.

  Crime

  Oct 21, 2019
• Kawhi Leonard Watch: News helicopter stalks NBA free agent’s arrival in Toronto

  The plane landed in Toronto after leaving Los Angeles, leading some to believe that Leonard might be on board.

  Sports

  Jul 3, 2019
• Serious injuries after car slams into church in 2-vehicle collision in Yorkville

  Investigators said one car collided with the side of a church resulting in significant damages, while the other car ended up on the sidewalk.

  Crime

  Nov 18, 2018
• Toronto business offers workout for your brain

  MINDSET brain gym in Yorkville offers drop-in classes catering to busy urban dwellers looking to improve their overall mental health and well-being through simple, guided meditation.

  Blogs

  Sep 10, 2018
• Police seeking suspect after alleged sexual assault in Yorkville

  Officers said a woman, 23, was walking in the area near Cumberland and Bay streets when she was approached from behind by a man and sexually assaulted.

  Crime

  Sep 9, 2018
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• Toronto police identify man killed in Yorkville shooting; 2nd fatal shooting in as many days

  Officers were called to the intersection of Bay Street and Yorkville Avenue, north of Bloor Street West, just after 11:30 p.m. with reports someone was shot.

  Crime

  May 28, 2018
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• Driver who pleaded guilty to fatal hit-and-run of Toronto cyclist sentenced to 4 years in prison

  Two years after 26-year-old Adam Excell was killed on his bicycle in midtown Toronto, 21-year-old Mitchell Irwin has been sentenced to over four years in prison after pleading guilty to dangerous driving causing death, leaving the scene of an accident causing death and breach of probation.

  Crime

  Jul 21, 2017