From new public spaces to neighbour disputes, here’s the lowdown on our top Toronto news stories in 2023.
People are leaving Toronto in droves, and here are two who are never coming back
Toronto residents are scripting their chapters of change, venturing beyond the city’s boundaries in pursuit of novel opportunities and lifestyles from coast to coast to coast. But, the landing spots getting most of the attention are Alberta and Nova Scotia.
Toronto’s $1 billion Vegas-style resort and casino is being met with outrage
Well, it happened, and not everyone is happy about it, but a new $1 billion “Vegas-style casino” officially opened in Toronto. Located adjacent to Woodbine Racetrack, the resort includes a 400-room hotel as well as eight dining venues that will range from fine dining to gastropub experiences. The Great Canadian Resort Toronto will also feature a state-0f-the-art, five-thousand seat live entertainment venue that will feature concerts, sports action and special events.
Introducing the Hangar District, a massive new Toronto neighbourhood
Dubbed the Hangar District for its creative reuse of the soon-to-be decommissioned airport’s hangars, it’s the first phase of Northcrest and Canada Lands Company’s ambitious 520-acre id8 Downsview project. The inaugural phase would incorporate 1.5 million square feet of new studio space and offices in the aerospace facilities in addition to delivering 2,800 residential units in future buildings up to 14 storeys.
Toronto neighbours ongoing fence war makes international headlines
In an incident that has caught the attention of both local and international media, a Toronto resident has made news by cutting down a shared fence without permission. The woman in the video has allegedly instructed her husband to use a chainsaw to dismantle the fence, leaving her neighbours in disbelief. But there was much more to the story.
Toronto’s new heart-shaped Love Park is officially opening this weekend
Toronto welcomed a new urban sanctuary called Love Park, formerly known as York Street Park, opened its gates to the public. Designed by CCxA in collaboration with gh3*, the park aims to provide a serene and immersive experience, offering respite from the bustling city life.
