Nick Westoll
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CityNews #Toronto journalist | 🏡: Scarborough/Toronto, #Ontario, 🇨🇦 | Global News, Toronto Star, Humber College alum | Views = mine | Reposts/likes ≠ endorsement | ✉️: DM, nick.westoll@rci.rogers.com
As many Ontario residents continue to deal with affordability, economic and housing issues, animal welfare organizations are feeling the impacts as well. The Niagara SPCA and Humane Society recently took in 76 cats over a four-day period.
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Ontario animal welfare organizations see surge in abandoned pets amid economy, housing pressures
Niagara SPCA and Humane Society staff say affordability challenges in Ontario are contributing to a recent surge of abandoned cats.
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August 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
As many Ontario residents continue to deal with affordability, economic and housing issues, animal welfare organizations are feeling the impacts as well. The Niagara SPCA and Humane Society recently took in 76 cats over a four-day period.
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Federal meteorologists say rainfall in southern Ontario for the past two months has been well below average.
We’re looking at how hotter, drier weather conditions are impacting nature and causing heat stress to trees.
STORY: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/10/t...
We’re looking at how hotter, drier weather conditions are impacting nature and causing heat stress to trees.
STORY: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/10/t...
How hot, dry weather in southern Ontario is impacting nature and causing heat stress to trees
Federal meteorologists say the recent weather stretch has come with noticeably less rainfall compared to the year-to-date summer average.
toronto.citynews.ca
August 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Federal meteorologists say rainfall in southern Ontario for the past two months has been well below average.
We’re looking at how hotter, drier weather conditions are impacting nature and causing heat stress to trees.
STORY: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/10/t...
We’re looking at how hotter, drier weather conditions are impacting nature and causing heat stress to trees.
STORY: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/10/t...
#Toronto police officers say a 64-year-old woman is in life-threatening condition after being struck by a westbound Eglinton Crosstown LRT vehicle while apparently crossing mid-block and over the dedicated right-of-way.
More on this at CityNews.ca: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/09/p...
More on this at CityNews.ca: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/09/p...
August 10, 2025 at 2:04 AM
#Toronto police officers say a 64-year-old woman is in life-threatening condition after being struck by a westbound Eglinton Crosstown LRT vehicle while apparently crossing mid-block and over the dedicated right-of-way.
More on this at CityNews.ca: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/09/p...
More on this at CityNews.ca: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/09/p...
The head of Metrolinx says getting the slowly aging Eglinton Crosstown LRT vehicles available and reliable for all-day service is the latest issue facing crews as the work to launch the beleaguered line drags on.
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Eglinton Crosstown LRT vehicle 'availability and reliability' latest issue to face line before launch
Metrolinx CEO Michael Lindsay said crews are figuring out the 'maintenance profile' of the 10-year-old Eglinton Crosstown LRT vehicles.
toronto.citynews.ca
August 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The head of Metrolinx says getting the slowly aging Eglinton Crosstown LRT vehicles available and reliable for all-day service is the latest issue facing crews as the work to launch the beleaguered line drags on.
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toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/06/e...
As the testing and commissioning of the Finch West LRT line in northwest #Toronto continues, apparent acts of vandalism along the eastern part of the corridor are raising questions about maintenance and how deficiencies are corrected.
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Many Finch West LRT glass platform walls damaged for months amid ongoing line testing
CityNews travelled across the Finch West LRT corridor to check out progress on the project. Several eastern stations had damaged glass.
toronto.citynews.ca
August 3, 2025 at 12:13 PM
As the testing and commissioning of the Finch West LRT line in northwest #Toronto continues, apparent acts of vandalism along the eastern part of the corridor are raising questions about maintenance and how deficiencies are corrected.
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toronto.citynews.ca/2025/08/03/f...
There has been a surge of drownings in Ontario recently, prompting pleas for extra caution on the lakes and rivers.
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Surge in drownings across Ontario this year underscores need to be vigilant: Lifesaving Society
Ontario Provincial Police say a three-year-old near Cornwall and a 24-year-old Toronto man in Wasaga Beach both drowned on Saturday.
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July 28, 2025 at 3:06 PM
There has been a surge of drownings in Ontario recently, prompting pleas for extra caution on the lakes and rivers.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/27/o...
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/27/o...
As the push to build a museum at Old City Hall dedicated to #Toronto remains ongoing, City staff and experts began reviewing items on Saturday that could enter a municipal collection or exhibit. A second Toronto Treasures event is happening on Aug. 23.
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toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/26/t...
City of Toronto staff looking for local treasures amid push for new Old City Hall museum
Dubbed Toronto Treasures, City staff asked residents to bring up to a few older locally themed items to see if it could go into a new museum.
toronto.citynews.ca
July 27, 2025 at 1:17 PM
As the push to build a museum at Old City Hall dedicated to #Toronto remains ongoing, City staff and experts began reviewing items on Saturday that could enter a municipal collection or exhibit. A second Toronto Treasures event is happening on Aug. 23.
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toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/26/t...
After being the head of Canada’s largest local transit agency for more than two weeks, new #TTC CEO Mandeep Lali says he plans to forge a bit of a different path when it comes to communications and accountability compared to his two immediate predecessors.
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New TTC CEO Mandeep Lali speaks in first CityNews one-on-one interview
CityNews Toronto sat down with new TTC CEO Mandeep Lali to talk about a variety of issues facing riders and how he plans to approach the job.
toronto.citynews.ca
July 24, 2025 at 3:35 PM
After being the head of Canada’s largest local transit agency for more than two weeks, new #TTC CEO Mandeep Lali says he plans to forge a bit of a different path when it comes to communications and accountability compared to his two immediate predecessors.
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toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/24/t...
As the Port Lands community in #Toronto continues to undergo a massive transformation, Biidaasige Park at the edge of the new mouth of the Don River is now officially open to the public. Lots of different zones to do things, including a small zipline.
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Biidaasige Park at the Toronto Port Lands opens as part of weekend-long celebration
The grand opening celebration for Biidaasige Park at the Toronto Port Lands continues on Sunday (July 20) between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
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July 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
As the Port Lands community in #Toronto continues to undergo a massive transformation, Biidaasige Park at the edge of the new mouth of the Don River is now officially open to the public. Lots of different zones to do things, including a small zipline.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/19/b...
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/19/b...
Staff and volunteers with Feed Scarborough, a non-profit focused on addressing food insecurity in the east end of #Toronto, are looking to partially rebuild their community farm after it was damaged in a recent fire.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/15/f...
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/15/f...
Feed Scarborough community farm damaged in fire, vehicles vandalized earlier
Toronto police officers tell CityNews an investigation is underway. Meanwhile, Feed Scarborough is appealing for community help.
toronto.citynews.ca
July 20, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Staff and volunteers with Feed Scarborough, a non-profit focused on addressing food insecurity in the east end of #Toronto, are looking to partially rebuild their community farm after it was damaged in a recent fire.
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“Honestly, we are pretty much down to the wire."
The co-founders of the Northball Athletics basketball program are launching a crowdfunding effort and a volunteer recruitment drive to sustain the initiative at its north #Scarborough location.
#ScarbTO #Toronto
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The co-founders of the Northball Athletics basketball program are launching a crowdfunding effort and a volunteer recruitment drive to sustain the initiative at its north #Scarborough location.
#ScarbTO #Toronto
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Scarborough community basketball program turns to crowdfunding to keep the doors open
The Northball Athletics basketball program, run by the not-for-profit United Scarborough Initiative, faces soaring operational costs.
toronto.citynews.ca
July 12, 2025 at 3:25 PM
“Honestly, we are pretty much down to the wire."
The co-founders of the Northball Athletics basketball program are launching a crowdfunding effort and a volunteer recruitment drive to sustain the initiative at its north #Scarborough location.
#ScarbTO #Toronto
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/12/u...
The co-founders of the Northball Athletics basketball program are launching a crowdfunding effort and a volunteer recruitment drive to sustain the initiative at its north #Scarborough location.
#ScarbTO #Toronto
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/12/u...
GO Transit riders are sharing frustrations online about Barrie line train service for Coldplay’s concerts at Rogers Stadium.
Meanwhile, a curious (and now-deleted) post about a service concern raises questions if AI was used to respond to a rider. #ONpoli
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Meanwhile, a curious (and now-deleted) post about a service concern raises questions if AI was used to respond to a rider. #ONpoli
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Frustrations raised over GO Transit train service for Coldplay concerts at Rogers Stadium
Questions were also raised about whether AI was used to reply to at least one GO Transit customer's complaint about Barrie line trains.
toronto.citynews.ca
July 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
GO Transit riders are sharing frustrations online about Barrie line train service for Coldplay’s concerts at Rogers Stadium.
Meanwhile, a curious (and now-deleted) post about a service concern raises questions if AI was used to respond to a rider. #ONpoli
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/09/g...
Meanwhile, a curious (and now-deleted) post about a service concern raises questions if AI was used to respond to a rider. #ONpoli
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/09/g...
Sharing a different kind of story
I recently was called upon to do one of the most important civic duties a citizen can do: jury duty.
However, going into it I didn’t see many personal accounts of what it was like. I wrote about jury duty to try to help others.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/03/w...
I recently was called upon to do one of the most important civic duties a citizen can do: jury duty.
However, going into it I didn’t see many personal accounts of what it was like. I wrote about jury duty to try to help others.
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Feature: How Ontario jury duty was so much more than I expected
CityNews Toronto reporter Nick Westoll recently completed Ontario jury duty service and looks at the experience as part of an in-depth series.
toronto.citynews.ca
July 3, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Sharing a different kind of story
I recently was called upon to do one of the most important civic duties a citizen can do: jury duty.
However, going into it I didn’t see many personal accounts of what it was like. I wrote about jury duty to try to help others.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/03/w...
I recently was called upon to do one of the most important civic duties a citizen can do: jury duty.
However, going into it I didn’t see many personal accounts of what it was like. I wrote about jury duty to try to help others.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/07/03/w...
While automated speed cameras keep getting chopped down and replaced in #Toronto, I spotted a different approach in York region while out and about yesterday.
This one on Main Street in Stouffville (and similar ones elsewhere) is mounted onto a hydro pole much higher above the ground.
This one on Main Street in Stouffville (and similar ones elsewhere) is mounted onto a hydro pole much higher above the ground.
July 2, 2025 at 9:50 PM
While automated speed cameras keep getting chopped down and replaced in #Toronto, I spotted a different approach in York region while out and about yesterday.
This one on Main Street in Stouffville (and similar ones elsewhere) is mounted onto a hydro pole much higher above the ground.
This one on Main Street in Stouffville (and similar ones elsewhere) is mounted onto a hydro pole much higher above the ground.
Chances are you’re seeing this on your cellphone. This July 1 will mark 40 years since the first call was made on a cellular telephone in #Canada. We’re looking back at the notable Canada Day event in #Toronto as well as the early days of cellphones. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/27/c...
Canada marks 40th anniversary since first cellphone call made in the country
CityNews speaks with former Toronto mayor Art Eggleton about the July 1, 1985, event and what it meant for Canada.
toronto.citynews.ca
June 28, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Chances are you’re seeing this on your cellphone. This July 1 will mark 40 years since the first call was made on a cellular telephone in #Canada. We’re looking back at the notable Canada Day event in #Toronto as well as the early days of cellphones. toronto.citynews.ca/2025/06/27/c...
As new Metrolinx figures reveal the overall budget for the Scarborough subway extension project has now topped $10 billion, the tunnel-boring machine stalled for many months at Highway 401 appears to be on the move finally.
#TOpoli #ONpoli #Toronto #ScarbTO
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#TOpoli #ONpoli #Toronto #ScarbTO
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Scarborough subway extension tunnelling quietly resumes as budget forecast tops $10B
The updates on the Scarborough subway extension are set to be reviewed by the Metrolinx board at its June 26, 2025, meeting.
toronto.citynews.ca
June 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
As new Metrolinx figures reveal the overall budget for the Scarborough subway extension project has now topped $10 billion, the tunnel-boring machine stalled for many months at Highway 401 appears to be on the move finally.
#TOpoli #ONpoli #Toronto #ScarbTO
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#TOpoli #ONpoli #Toronto #ScarbTO
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Joined ‘The Big Story’ podcast to talk all things Eglinton Crosstown LRT amid the most recent update from interim Metrolinx president and CEO Michael Lindsay.
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Light at the end of the tunnel for one of Canada's most expensive transit projects
While it's expected the Eglington LRT will start in September, there is no firm opening date. However, it has reached a critical milestone.
toronto.citynews.ca
June 18, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Joined ‘The Big Story’ podcast to talk all things Eglinton Crosstown LRT amid the most recent update from interim Metrolinx president and CEO Michael Lindsay.
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Reposted by Nick Westoll
American designer Joe Doucet has developed a pigment that changes color, depending on the temperature. It could be a game changer for people living in the world's temperate zones. cnn.it/4dRBStY
June 10, 2025 at 12:01 AM
American designer Joe Doucet has developed a pigment that changes color, depending on the temperature. It could be a game changer for people living in the world's temperate zones. cnn.it/4dRBStY
Reposted by Nick Westoll
New York City is the most popular port of entry for international visitors to the US. And more people historically visit the US from Canada than from any other country. But there’s recent evidence that some Canadians are boycotting the US: cnn.it/45LUhGy
Fewer foreign tourists are visiting NYC. The city’s businesses are feeling the pinch | CNN
New York City tourism officials say they expect to host 2 million fewer international travelers this year than in 2024. Some tour operators in the city say they can already see the difference.
cnn.it
June 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
New York City is the most popular port of entry for international visitors to the US. And more people historically visit the US from Canada than from any other country. But there’s recent evidence that some Canadians are boycotting the US: cnn.it/45LUhGy
While things could be a lot better on the transit front locally, there are wholesome reminders of good. Bumped into a group of Amish teens today on Line 1 at Union Station. They were so amazed by the subway and surprised they didn’t have to ring a bell to get the train to stop.
June 5, 2025 at 9:58 PM
While things could be a lot better on the transit front locally, there are wholesome reminders of good. Bumped into a group of Amish teens today on Line 1 at Union Station. They were so amazed by the subway and surprised they didn’t have to ring a bell to get the train to stop.
Heading into the NBA Finals, several Canadian players and Canada-related storylines worth celebrating on the Thunder and the Pacers.
The Indiana Pacers reach their first NBA Finals in 25 years and will face the Oklahoma City Thunder after eliminating the New York Knicks: cnn.it/4jtnNE6
Indiana Pacers eliminate New York Knicks to advance to first NBA Finals in 25 years | CNN
The Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks 125-108 to win the best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals in six games and advance to the franchise’s first NBA Finals since 2000.
cnn.it
June 1, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Heading into the NBA Finals, several Canadian players and Canada-related storylines worth celebrating on the Thunder and the Pacers.
Nearly two years after tracks for the Hazel McCallion LRT line were added to the rebuilt intersection of Hurontario Street and Topflight Drive in #Mississauga, crews are back digging it up. Metrolinx staff say "track rework" is now needed.
#ONpoli #Ontario
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#ONpoli #Ontario
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Crews dig up key intersection of unopened Mississauga LRT due to 'track rework': Metrolinx
Crews originally built the tracks at the intersection of Hurontario Street and Topflight Drive in the north end of Mississauga in 2023.
toronto.citynews.ca
May 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Nearly two years after tracks for the Hazel McCallion LRT line were added to the rebuilt intersection of Hurontario Street and Topflight Drive in #Mississauga, crews are back digging it up. Metrolinx staff say "track rework" is now needed.
#ONpoli #Ontario
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#ONpoli #Ontario
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It’s been several days since news surfaced a new 25-year operating contract between Metrolinx and a private consortium was quietly dropped, and the Ontario transportation agency still has yet to reveal more about the circumstances despite calls for information.
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Metrolinx not releasing details on scrapped GO Transit, UP operating deal as opposition demands answers
CityNews contacted the transportation minister's office, the ministry and Metrolinx to ask follow-up questions but responses weren't given.
toronto.citynews.ca
May 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It’s been several days since news surfaced a new 25-year operating contract between Metrolinx and a private consortium was quietly dropped, and the Ontario transportation agency still has yet to reveal more about the circumstances despite calls for information.
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/05/25/m...
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As the #Toronto Police Service continues to address ongoing issues with longer 911 wait times, authorities say a new digital communications centre system rolled out on Thursday can potentially reduce delays.
Latest in our ongoing coverage of 911 wait times: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/05/22/t...
Latest in our ongoing coverage of 911 wait times: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/05/22/t...
New Toronto police 911 digital system now online amid efforts to lower wait times
As of May 22, 2025, the Toronto Police Service 911 communications centre's next-generation system will send text messages for call-backs.
toronto.citynews.ca
May 22, 2025 at 11:52 PM
As the #Toronto Police Service continues to address ongoing issues with longer 911 wait times, authorities say a new digital communications centre system rolled out on Thursday can potentially reduce delays.
Latest in our ongoing coverage of 911 wait times: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/05/22/t...
Latest in our ongoing coverage of 911 wait times: toronto.citynews.ca/2025/05/22/t...
Metrolinx and ONxpress, the private-sector consortium that was supposed to be responsible for operating and maintaining the GO Transit and UP Express trains for the next quarter century, are ending a deal that was set to begin this year.
#Ontario #ONpoli
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/05/17/m...
#Ontario #ONpoli
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/05/17/m...
ONxpress private consortium, Metrolinx end new 25-year GO Transit and UP operating deal
A Metrolinx spokesperson tells CityNews both sides are walking away from the deal. Alstom is set to continue operating GO Transit for now.
toronto.citynews.ca
May 17, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Metrolinx and ONxpress, the private-sector consortium that was supposed to be responsible for operating and maintaining the GO Transit and UP Express trains for the next quarter century, are ending a deal that was set to begin this year.
#Ontario #ONpoli
toronto.citynews.ca/2025/05/17/m...
#Ontario #ONpoli
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