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CBC
20-06-2025
- CBC
Man stabbed on streetcar in downtown Toronto, police search for suspect
A man is in hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing on a streetcar in downtown Toronto Friday, emergency responders say. Officers responded to reports of a person stabbed on a streetcar in the area of Queen and Peter streets around 4 p.m., Toronto police said on X Friday. A man was located with a stab wound and rushed to a trauma centre with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, Toronto paramedics told CBC Toronto. The suspect, a woman, fled the area, according to police. Police did not provide any further description. Queen Street W. is closed to westbound traffic at Beverley Street while police investigate.
RNZ News
12-06-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Auckland department store Smith and Caughey's unveils final window display
Soon to close Auckland department store Smith & Caughey's has unveiled it's final Queen Street window display after 145 years. The curtains were pulled back at 3:30pm on Thursday, where a projector played a slideshow of images commemorating the iconic store's heritage and people. It accompanied another window display that was revealed on Wednesday, which reflects on Smith & Caughey's origins. Smith & Caughey's historical window display showing store's history. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel About a dozen staff members came outside together to watch the display unveiling. Smith & Caughey's acting chief executive Matt Harray was approached by RNZ, but declined to comment. It comes as the department store's closing date was moved forward to 4pm Sunday, after originally being set to shut its doors on 31 July. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce our official closure, 4pm Sunday 15 June 2025. Until then, we welcome you instore for one last shop, a friendly chat and perhaps a shared memory or two," said Smith & Caughey's on social media. The post went on to say that the final Smith & Caughey's Queen Street window display, "shines a light on the rich history of our business, and our people". Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel The store had announced in May that it intended to close, with 98 staff being made redundant. Smith & Caughey's closed its Newmarket store last year and had reduced its Queen Street store to one floor. At the time, the company cited increased competition from new shopping malls, continued economic uncertainty and low consumer confidence and spending power has contributed to their closure. Smith & Caughey's also said many city office workers were continuing to work from home post-Covid. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel They said the city centre has also faced significant disruption and change in the form of ongoing roadworks and the slow progress of CRL causing traffic congestion. The company said a large decline in foot traffic on Queen Street and an increase in parking costs had caused an impact, forcing the "heartbreaking" closure of the entire business. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel "We are acutely aware that this has been a difficult and uncertain time for our staff and today's announcement is a deeply emotional one for all the team, our suppliers and our loyal customers," Harray said at the time in a statement. "Our intention has always been to address the business challenges so that Smith & Caughey's can continue. Every attempt has been made to achieve this and every feasible option investigated, no stone left unturned. "However, it's sadly clear it is no longer viable for us to keep the doors open." Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
12-06-2025
- Business
- RNZ News
Auckland department store Smith & Caughey's unveils final window display
Soon to close Auckland department store Smith & Caughey's has unveiled it's final Queen Street window display after 145 years. The curtains were pulled back at 3:30pm on Thursday, where a projector played a slideshow of images commemorating the iconic store's heritage and people. It accompanied another window display that was revealed on Wednesday, which reflects on Smith & Caughey's origins. Smith & Caughey's historical window display showing store's history. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel About a dozen staff members came outside together to watch the display unveiling. Smith & Caughey's acting chief executive Matt Harray was approached by RNZ, but declined to comment. It comes as the department store's closing date was moved forward to 4pm Sunday, after originally being set to shut its doors on 31 July. "It is with a heavy heart that we announce our official closure, 4pm Sunday 15 June 2025. Until then, we welcome you instore for one last shop, a friendly chat and perhaps a shared memory or two," said Smith & Caughey's on social media. The post went on to say that the final Smith & Caughey's Queen Street window display, "shines a light on the rich history of our business, and our people". Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel The store had announced in May that it intended to close, with 98 staff being made redundant. Smith & Caughey's closed its Newmarket store last year and had reduced its Queen Street store to one floor. At the time, the company cited increased competition from new shopping malls, continued economic uncertainty and low consumer confidence and spending power has contributed to their closure. Smith & Caughey's also said many city office workers were continuing to work from home post-Covid. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel They said the city centre has also faced significant disruption and change in the form of ongoing roadworks and the slow progress of CRL causing traffic congestion. The company said a large decline in foot traffic on Queen Street and an increase in parking costs had caused an impact, forcing the "heartbreaking" closure of the entire business. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel "We are acutely aware that this has been a difficult and uncertain time for our staff and today's announcement is a deeply emotional one for all the team, our suppliers and our loyal customers," Harray said at the time in a statement. "Our intention has always been to address the business challenges so that Smith & Caughey's can continue. Every attempt has been made to achieve this and every feasible option investigated, no stone left unturned. "However, it's sadly clear it is no longer viable for us to keep the doors open." Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
CBC
05-06-2025
- Business
- CBC
Thieves stole an ATM machine from TD branch in Brampton, bank says
Social Sharing An automated teller machine was stolen from a TD branch in Brampton on Thursday but no one was hurt in the early morning robbery, the bank has confirmed. Peel Regional Police said officers were called to the area of Queen Street E. and Rutherford Road N. in Brampton for an alarm call at about 4:30 a.m. When officers arrived, they found that the building had been damaged. The robbery occurred at branch number 1180 on Queen Street E., according to Natasha Ferrari, senior manager, corporate communications for TD Bank Group. "TD is working with local authorities with their investigation and no injuries were reported," Ferrari said in an email on Thursday. The bank did not say how the ATM was stolen. Police would not confirm that an ATM was stolen but said the investigation is continuing. Ferrari said customers can go to two nearby TD branches that have ATMs with 24-hour access. These branches are located at 60 Peel Centre Dr. and 103 Brickyard Way. "We apologize to our customers for any inconvenience this may cause and we greatly appreciate their patience," she said.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Torontonians invited to weigh in on Old City Hall's future this weekend
Visitors to the Old City Hall this weekend will have the opportunity to share their opinion on what the now-vacant sprawling Victorian-era building should be used for. Old City Hall is being included in Doors Open for the first time in five years. The annual program, which is in its 25th year, celebrates the city's architecture and history by giving visitors behind-the-scenes access to 150 buildings across Toronto. "Doors Open is a great opportunity for Torontonians to start to engage with us on what they want," said Vic Gupta, CEO of CreateTO, a city-owned agency that looks to create opportunities based on the city's real estate portfolio. He said there are several opportunities for visitors to provide their input, such as by talking to CreateTO and city staff, as well as filling out an online survey. Old City Hall, which is located on Queen Street West at Bay Street, became vacant on April 1 after losing its only tenant, the Ontario government, which had used the building as a courthouse since 1972. The courts were relocated to the new St. Lawrence Market North courthouse. Gupta said the city is asking CreateTO to develop a "long term plan so the people of Toronto can enjoy this building into the future." Among the possibilities are turning it into a library, a museum of Toronto or a new wedding chapel, he said. "It's a big space… We're hoping that all of those uses can be accommodated," he said. He said CreateTO is looking to do its "due diligence" by exploring what Torontonians want for the building's future through an extensive public engagement process. Doors Open is a "perfect launching point for our engagement with the public," he said. CreateTO will examine these suggestions over the next year as it prepares a report for city council, he said. WATCH | Old City Hall was home to several famous court cases: Doors Open runs May 24 and May 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with site-specific hours available on the city's website. Mayor Olivia Chow encouraged people to participate in the program, speaking at Old City Hall on Saturday. "People can come in for free, explore, imagine and say that, 'This is a city where I feel I belong, a city that I love," she said.
