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Toronto police to be out in force this weekend at east end beach ahead of Canada Day
Toronto residents should expect to see an increased police presence at Ashbridges Bay Park and Woodbine Beach Park all weekend ahead of Canada Day, police said on Friday. Insp. Michael Hayles, spokesperson for the Toronto Police Service, said officers will be patrolling on horseback, on foot and all terrain vehicles for the official city fireworks display, which will be at the Ashbridges Bay Park starting at 10 p.m. Tuesday. City bylaw officers will also be there. "Please leave your fireworks at home and please remember that personal alcohol is not permitted at the beach," Hayles said. "If there is a threat to public safety, obstruction of our officers or other emergency services, officers will use their discretion in dispersing the crowd or laying charges." Simply possessing fireworks and bringing them to the beach can result in a fine, he added. Hayles said bonfires are also not allowed within Toronto parks without a permit. If residents obtain permits for a bonfire, there are only certain areas where they are permitted. Some road closures in and around Lakeshore Boulevard East will be in effect before and after the fireworks display. The city is planning fireworks displays at five other locations in Toronto: Centennial Park, Amesbury Park, Milliken Park, Stan Wadlow Park and Mel Lastman Square. There will be no fireworks display at Nathan Phillips Square. Fireworks allowed only on residents' own private property: city In a news release, the city said: "Residents are allowed to set off fireworks on their own private property without a permit before 11 p.m. on Canada Day and Victoria Day. A permit is needed to set off fireworks on all other days. "Fireworks are not permitted in City parks or on beaches, balconies, streets, parking lots or property that is not owned by the person setting off the fireworks." The misuse or illegal sale of fireworks can be reported to 311 by phone or by submitting a service request. Laura McQuillan, spokesperson for the city, said on Friday that the city is advising people to take public transit for the celebrations. "Be cognizant that there may be more traffic out there. Take transit if you can," McQuillan said. On its website, the TTC says it will provide extra service on Canada Day "to help customers travelling around the city to various events and fireworks displays."
CBC
12-06-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Road closures near Exhibition Place coming Saturday for 10K marathon
If you're looking to visit Toronto's waterfront near Exhibition Place this weekend, you might want to plan ahead. Roads in the area of Lakeshore Boulevard West will be closed Saturday morning to make way for a 10K marathon. Eight thousand registered runners and 250 children participants are expected to be at the Under Armour Toronto 10K event, hosted by Canada Running series, police said. The following road closures will take place from 4:00 a.m. to approximately 11:30 a.m., police said. Lakeshore Boulevard from Bathurst Street to Windermere Avenue. Fort York Boulevard between Fleet Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. Strachan Avenue between Fleet Street and Lakeshore Boulevard West. "Motorists can expect delays in the surrounding area and are encouraged to use alternate routes," police said. Drivers can still access Sunnyside Park and Beach, Palais Royale, The Boulevard Club, The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 344 and the Toronto Argonaut Rowing Club by using the eastbound curb lane on Lakeshore Boulevard W. from Windermere Avenue to Net Drive, police said. HMCS York, Coronation Park and Ontario Place can be accessed through Stadium Road across Remembrance Drive, they added. The 80 Queensway bus will divert both ways on Parkside Drive to Howard Park Avenue, Roncesvalles Avenue and The Queensway. It will not stop at Parkside Drive, the Toronto Transit Commission said.
