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CTV News
a day ago
- General
- CTV News
New pedestrian scramble crossing intersection in Winnipeg to take effect Monday
The intersection of King Street and Bannatyne Avenue pictured on Feb. 26, 2025. (Glenn Pismenny/CTV News Winnipeg) Winnipeggers will get to test out a new scramble crossing as part of a pilot project. The city announced Monday the intersection at King Street and Bannatyne Avenue has been converted into a pedestrian scramble and will be activated Monday afternoon. A scramble allows pedestrians to cross in all directions once per light cycle. 'Having a dedicated crossing phase for pedestrians can improve safety and efficiency when installed at a suitable location. Pedestrian scrambles are most suitable at small intersections where there are lots of pedestrians, fewer vehicles, and many destinations close by,' the city said in a news release. The new scramble won't allow for diagonal crossing right now, but the city said if this project becomes permanent, it will look at the possibility of adding that option. People are asked to pay attention to the signals and listen for the audible signal as well, which will indicate when people can cross in the scramble. Cars won't be allowed to turn on a red light during the scramble. Pedestrians will still be allowed to cross outside the scramble when the lights allow for it. The results from the pilot project will be presented in 2026.
CBC
2 days ago
- General
- CBC
King-Church intersection closed to all traffic until mid August, city says
The intersection of King Street E. and Church Street will be closed to all traffic starting Monday until mid-August, the City of Toronto said. The closure is part of a joint project by the city and the TTC to replace aging streetcar tracks. City crews will also replace 142-year-old watermains in the area, according to the city's website. Construction at the intersection began in May, but this full closure is happening around a month earlier than originally planned due to "unexpected underground utility conflicts" on the south side of King Street, the city said. The city's project schedule has now been changed so that crews will complete watermain work and replace streetcar tracks at the same time. While no reopening date has been announced, the city said it expects to reopen the intersection by mid-August. Temporary sidewalk closures may be required, the city said. Pedestrian detours and signage will be in place. Access to businesses and properties will be maintained throughout the construction, the city said. Starting Monday, the 504C and 504D/304D King replacement buses will divert around the intersection, the TTC said in a news release Friday. Buses will divert via Jarvis Street, Front Street eastbound, Wellington Street westbound and Yonge Street, the transit agency said. Existing diversions for the 503/303 Kingston Road and the 504/304 King streetcars will continue. The 504 King streetcar will divert both ways via Shaw Street, and the 503 Kingston Road streetcar will continue to divert via Spadina Avenue and Queen Street W., running west on King Street to Dufferin Loop, the TTC said.
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Full closure of King-Church intersection beginning a month ahead of schedule on June 2
The intersection of King Street East and Church Street will be fully closed to all traffic starting on Monday, about four weeks earlier than initially expected. Last month, the City of Toronto and TTC began working to replace sections of the 142-year-old watermains and rebuild pipes and streetcar tracks at King and Church streets resulting in traffic being reduced to one lane in each direction. The city said that 'unexpected underground conflicts' on the south side of King necessitated changes to the construction approach, as part of the watermain that was originally planned to be replaced will now be 'relined to extend its service life.' To stay on schedule, the watermain work and advance streetcar track replacement will be done in tandem. As a result, the TTC will implement a number of diversions, notably the 504C and 504D/304D King routes, around the intersection due to the construction. As with the full closure, this routing change is also happening earlier than planned, with buses will diverting via Jarvis, Front, (eastbound), Wellington (westbound), and Yonge streets. Existing diversions to the 503/303 Kingston Rd and the 504/304 King streetcars will remain as they are. The 504 King streetcar, meanwhile, will divert both ways via Shaw Street and the 503 Kingston Road streetcar will continue to divert via Spadina and Queen, running west on King Street to the Dufferin Loop. This expedited work schedule will now mean that the intersection is expected to reopen by mid-August. The construction work, while is needed to bring this infrastructure to a state of good repair and is part of the City Council's approved 2025 Capital Works Program, was to originally ramp up in July and conclude in late August.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Delivery restrictions imposed on Weymouth takeaway over complaints
DELIVERY restrictions have been imposed on the Weymouth Domino's Pizza in King Street after complaints about vehicle noise from neighbours. The changes include swopping most petrol mopeds for new all-electric two wheelers. From 11pm delivery drivers will now have to park in the Royal Yard car park as part of new operating conditions although the franchise holders told a Dorchester hearing that they will try and make the changes from 9pm. The conditions have been added to the Premises Licence after public nuisance complaints from nearby hotels about their guests being disturbed by deliveries, with illegal parking and engines often left running into the early hours. Operators of the Gloucester Hotel and the Mayfair Guest House had both raised a formal objection to the licence conditions - sparking a review but are now said to be happy about the changes. Domino's will also have their drivers sign an agreement about what is expected of them with the business having to keep doors and windows closed to help reduce noise levels and agree not to play music. Customers visiting the premises will also be reminded to leave quietly. The business is run as a franchise by a company called Sandy Lane Ventures Ltd and has been at King Street since 2008, operating late-night licensed refreshments daily between 11pm and 5am. The new conditions had been suggested by the operators of the take-away following the complaints from the two tourist businesses. Solicitor for the business, Jonathan Smith, said some steps had already been taken to reduce noise levels for neighbours including swapping a noisier car used in the evenings to daytime use only and an additional security camera which the manager can use to monitor drivers. Five electric mopeds had also been purchased, said Mr Smith, who told the licensing panel that the business wanted to be a good neighbour. He said the franchise operators regretted that the situation had been escalated to become a formal review of the licence. The sub-committee, made up of councillors, said that they understood the reasons why the applicants had felt it necessary to apply for the licence to be reviewed and were pleased that both sides had been able to engage in a successful mediation process facilitated by the Dorset Council Licensing Team. 'It was clear that the licence holder had taken the review seriously and the proposed new conditions were welcomed as a positive way forward to address the issues raised,' said a report on the outcome.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Why US Bankruptcies are Rising Again
US Corporate bankruptcies are rising to levels not seen since 2010. King Street Founder and Managing Partner Brian Higgins joined Wall Street Beat on Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about where the cracks are forming--and what to expect as tariff unease ripples through Wall Street and main street. King Street has 30 years of experience investing in credit and manages about $28 billion of assets.
