Good morning, Etobicoke! I'm Bri, and just like that, it's October. The Halloween aisle has been open since August, Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away, and somewhere a group chat is already negotiating who's bringing the pie. Let's get into this week's news.
In this week's newsletter:
🚌 Joyride: someone took a TTC bus for a spin around an Etobicoke yard
🪧 Sign Season: election lawn signs are allowed starting today
🛍️ Ciao, Sherway: two Italian brands pick Etobicoke for their Canadian debut
🚓 Update: police identify the man found at James Gardens
Plus: a new Local Spotlight, Martino Manor opens Friday, and advance voting starts Tuesday 🗳️
THE DIGEST
🚌 Someone Took A TTC Bus For A Joyride 🚌
The TTC is investigating a video showing people speeding a bus around its North Queen Yard in Etobicoke earlier this month. They knocked over a sign post along the way, with a thumbs-up from the driver's seat for good measure. CEO Mandeep Lali called it a "despicable criminal act" and says security has been stepped up. Police have a report on file. The rest of us will keep waiting at the stop like normal people.
🪧 Lawn Sign Season Starts Today 🪧
Starting today, candidates can put up election signs, so your neighbours' politics are about to become lawn decor. The rules: nothing next to a voting place, a City park or a City facility, nothing on medians, and nothing attached to trees. Signs must come down by October 29. If you spot one breaking the rules, call 311 with the candidate's name and the location. And never toss one in the recycling.
🛍️ Italy's Canadian Debut Lands At Sherway 🛍️
Intimissimi (lingerie and sleepwear) and Calzedonia (tights, leggings and swimwear) are opening their first Canadian stores at CF Sherway Gardens this October. No exact date has been announced yet. They'll be two separate boutiques in the old Kate Spade space. The Eaton Centre doesn't get its locations until May 2027. For once, downtown is waiting on us.
🚓 Police Identify Man Found At James Gardens 🚓
Police have identified the man found in a burning vehicle at James Gardens on September 22 as Mohamud Kheyre, 30. An autopsy found he had been fatally shot before the fire. His death is Toronto's 28th homicide this year. Police say it's too early to know whether it's connected to a similar case in Scarborough, but they believe both men were targeted. Anyone with information is asked to contact police.
📌 Quick Hits
Talks between Unifor and Stellantis are still at an impasse, still in conciliation, and Unifor says no strike votes have been scheduled. The Etobicoke Casting Plant's future remains unconfirmed. The new Etobicoke Civic Centre was set to reach its 15th floor this month, one shy of the top, and opens in 2028. Nuit Blanche lights up Humber's Lakeshore Campus Saturday night.
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Upcoming Events
Through Oct. 31 – Etobicoke Civic Centre Farmers Market
Etobicoke Civic Centre | 399 The West Mall, Etobicoke Saturday mornings, Ontario grown produce, and farmers who will know your name by September. Peak season right now, so this is the good stuff. Stock up for the weekend barbecue. 🌽🍅 🕗 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Free entryThrough Nov. 1 – Pumpkinville at Sherway Gardens
CF Sherway Gardens parking lot | 25 The West Mall More than 1.5 million lights, midway rides and over 15,000 real pumpkins. Tickets are sold by date and time slot, so book before you promise the kids. 🎃✨ 🎟️ Timed ticketsOct. 1 to Nov. 12 – 1001 Stories: Faith and Home
Cloverdale Common | Cloverdale Mall, 250 The East Mall An Islamic Heritage Month exhibition from Arts Etobicoke, with painting, calligraphy, textiles, photography and mixed media exploring Muslim identity, family, and what makes a place feel like home. The opening reception is tonight, 6 to 8 p.m. Three hands-on workshops follow on Saturdays, October 10, 17 and 24. Registration is required and spots are limited. 🎨🖼️ 🕕 Opening tonight, 6 to 8 p.m.Oct. 2 to Nov. 1 – Martino Manor Haunted House
7 McIntosh Ave., off The Queensway between Park Lawn and Royal York Etobicoke's homegrown haunted house is back, with a new room this year called The Funeral Parlor. Select nights from 7 p.m. Tickets are cash only at the door, and it's not recommended for anyone under 13. Plan your babysitter accordingly. 👻 🎟️ Cash only at the doorOct. 3 – Salmon Walk at Marie Curtis Park
Marie Curtis Park | 2 Forty Second St.
A free, family-friendly 2 km guided walk along Etobicoke Creek during the fall salmon run, led by TRCA. Sightings depend on the salmon, who do not RSVP, but you do: registration is required. Rain or shine, free parking, and the park washrooms will be closed. 🐟 🕘 9–11 a.m. | FreeOct. 3-4 – Nuit Blanche at Humber Lakeshore
Humber Cultural Hub | 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Arts Etobicoke brings Making Space: Signals and Noise by Shane Ackerley to the 20th Nuit Blanche. Use your phone flashlight in a darkened room to make light patterns that appear on screen as you move. Then press buttons on a wall of light bulbs. Everyone's moves add to one shared dataset over the night. Good for an early evening with the kids or a late night without them. 🎨🔦 🕖 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. | Free, no tickets neededOct. 23 – Mimico Halloween Family Dance
David Hornell Junior School | 32 Victoria St. A costume-friendly night of music and dancing for families with young kids, hosted by the Mimico Residents' Association. Food and drinks are sold separately. Costumes encouraged, dance moves optional. 🎃🪩 🕕 6 to 8 p.m. | $5 per person, online or at the door
Good to Know
Advance voting starts Tuesday. You can vote early Tuesday, October 6 to Sunday, October 11, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Each ward has two advance voting places, and you have to vote in the ward where you live, so check yours at toronto.ca/Elections. Bring ID showing your name and Toronto address. Photo ID isn't required. Voter cards started going out Monday. Election day is Monday, October 26, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Weather
Thurs, Oct. 1: High 23°C, Low 16°C 🌦️
Fri, Oct. 2: High 20°C, Low 9°C 🌥️
Sat, Oct. 3: High 18°C, Low 5°C ☀️
Sun, Oct. 4: High 20°C, Low 8°C ☀️
Mon, Oct. 5: High 15°C, Low 3°C 🌤️
Tues, Oct. 6: High 15°C, Low 3°C 🌤️
Wed, Oct. 7: High 21°C, Low 14°C 🌧️
Fun & Games
🧩 Name That Etobicoke Spot: Emoji Edition
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Answers: 1) The Kingsway 2) Long Branch 3) Centennial Park (named for Canada's 100th birthday) 4) Six Points
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Thanks for reading! See you next week for more of what’s happening in Etobicoke.
-Bri
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