Rise in crime prompts North York neighbourhood to hire private security

“We can’t rely on police to attend car thefts or home invasions in a timely manner,” Rommy Metyas, one of the driving forces behind the neighbourhood initiative, said in a statement.

“While stolen cars are one thing, the attempts to invade homes while families are sleeping have put us in a perpetual state of fear.”


The fact is we live in a very different Toronto than what we grew up in. I’ve been a resident since 64. It is verging on shithole status.

Bad immigration policy, the Ferguson effect it all takes a toll here in People City.

It makes no sense to rely on the police any longer.

Share

Homeowners hit with vacant home tax bill say they’re frustrated, distressed after missing deadline to declare

Mary Walker said she got a “bit of shock” when she opened up a piece of mail from the City of Toronto last month, informing her that she owed more than $2,500 in taxes for the “vacant” Scarborough condo where she currently resides.

She said she was hit with the unexpected tax bill after she failed to make her Vacant Home Tax declaration for 2023 and the city deemed her condo unoccupied.

“Obviously it is a bit of shock to get this kind of bill in the mail,” Walker told CP24.com on Thursday.

They tax you for being away from home.

Share

Who you gonna call? Why wealthy Torontonians are relying on private security to stop auto theft

There’s something wrong when more and more GTA residents feel compelled to hire private security firms to patrol their neighbourhoods, watching for auto thieves, a city councillor says.

“It’s a terrible sign of a terrible problem,” Coun. Dianne Saxe of University-Rosedale Riding said in an interview.

“Clearly, it’s an enormous problem.”


I guess the Hamas Support Marches are depleting resources.

Or is the TTC overwhelming the TPS?

Maybe diversity is making Toronto stronger!

Share

WARMINGTON: Cops get investigated when asked to be tougher on TTC safety

All Toronto Police hear is they need to be tougher on the dangerous TTC subway.

But as soon as cops make an arrest it’s the officers under scrutiny more than the suspect alleged to have roughed up and robbed a female passenger.


Didn’t kick him hard enough.

Share

The TTC is losing a staggering amount to fare evasion. Why a crackdown may make things worse

As a transit fan, it was hard not to feel worried, sad and a little angry seeing the new numbers on fare evasion provided to the TTC’s audit and risk management committee last week.

The agency is now estimating that it lost a staggering $123.8 million in 2023 because of people not paying their fares when they board subways, streetcars and buses.

I wonder if they have a fare evader profile? 

Share

Diversity is our strength ….

Share

Free office space and tax breaks: These are some of the concessions Toronto has made to FIFA as part of World Cup

Documents obtained by CTV News Toronto are shedding light on the extent of the city’s obligations to FIFA in hosting games for the 2026 World Cup, including tax breaks and a requirement that public transportation fares be free for ticket holders.

The 242 pages of documents were obtained through a Freedom of Information request and contain the host agreement signed by the city in 2018, as well as a 2022 addendum, though many of the pages are redacted.

They lay out the terms under which the city is responsible for bearing many of the costs of the games, including providing FIFA with office space and equipment “of the highest quality”; city beautification; free public transport for pass holders, ticket holders and media during the games; setting up ticket facilities and covering any municipal taxes FIFA might incur.

Share