Andy Takagi

3 weeks ago | therecord.com | Mahdis Habibinia |Andy Takagi

The city is looking at expanding Toronto’s community-led mental health crisis service to the TTC, particularly in subway stations. Mayor Olivia Chow‘s executive committee directed city staff on Tuesday to work with the transit agency and the Toronto Police Service to develop a plan for council to review by the end of September, including how to properly staff and resourcethe city’s crisis response service for this expansion.

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Mahdis Habibinia |Andy Takagi

The city is looking at expanding Toronto’s community-led mental health crisis service to the TTC, particularly in subway stations. Mayor Olivia Chow‘s executive committee directed city staff on Tuesday to work with the transit agency and the Toronto Police Service to develop a plan for council to review by the end of September, including how to properly staff and resourcethe city’s crisis response service for this expansion.

3 weeks ago | thespec.com | Andy Takagi |Joyce Li

Both victims are male and sustained minor injuries, officialssaid, adding the stabbings did not occur on school property. Police later added the injuries are not considered life-threatening. Police say the stabbings involved “multiple” suspects wearing all black at the time of the incident. On Tuesday morning Toronto police said more than one person had been arrested in connection to the stabbings but did not share any further information.

1 month ago | thespec.com | Andy Takagi |Kris Rushowy

Premier Doug Ford is moving ahead with his idea to tunnel under Highway 401, putting out a call for contractors to study the feasibility of a big dig to help ease traffic congestion. The request for proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study looking into tunnelling under the 401 from Mississauga to Scarborough was posted on Monday, seeking bids on a two-year study.

1 month ago | thespec.com | Andy Takagi |Joyce Li

The vehicle, reported by witnesses to be a black SUV, left victims, debris and chaos in its wake, with those who were at the scene describing their families being separated and bodies flying high into the air. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t know — so far. What we know about the victimsThe suspect “drove into a large crowd,” according to police, at the street festival at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street just after 8 p.m. local time Saturday.