02
Apr
2018
By Hedy Korbee
On a cold, snowy night between Christmas and New Year’s, Akito Inakazu came up from the basement of his Birch Cliff home and was surprised to see that his outdoor lights had...
21
Jan
2018
By Hedy Korbee
Big changes could be in store to improve road safety in Birch Cliff.
Several new measures to slow traffic and save lives were discussed at a meeting at St. Nicholas Church Thursday night...
16
Jan
2018
Road safety and traffic are top of mind right now for many Birch Cliff residents following the tragic hit-and-run death of Karla Groten on Dec. 21.
There's also a campaign underway to get a crossing...
12
Jan
2018
By Regina McKenzie
There is a friendly warmth as you enter the door to SPICE, the newest restaurant in Birch Cliff at 1559 Kingston Rd., just west of Kildonan.
Your eyes are drawn to the vibrant...
03
Jan
2018
By Ian Harvey
Birch Cliff’s homeless man, Todd MacDonald, has decamped and was last seen heading for a warm bed and the care he desperately needs but may not accept.
Or has he?
It seemed Todd had...
21
Dec
2017
By Hedy Korbee
Charges have been laid in connection with a hit-and-run collision at the intersection of Kingston Rd. and Warden Ave. that killed an unidentified 41-year old woman.
David Opalka of Toronto, 28, is charged...
17
Dec
2017
By Ian Harvey
It’s 27 degrees below zero and there’s a heap of blankets and a guitar case parked on the bench on Warden Ave. at Kingston Road.
Look closer and there’s a man huddled under those layers,...
06
Dec
2017
By Hannah Korbee
An old favourite on Kingston Rd. has found new life in a fresh space.
For the past seven years, Salon O has sat on the northeast section of Birchcliff Ave. and Kingston Rd....