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A Scarborough food truck known for deliciously indulgent Jamaican eats is leaving its longtime home at Guildwood GO Station. Good Eats by Julian has become somewhat of a local institution in the Guildwood area, serving authentic Jamaican comfort food with a twist from its food truck. Now, that chapter appears to be coming to an end. Julian, the owner and chef behind the beloved Scarborough business, announced the closure on Instagram. "After a long time, I think it's finally time to say goodbye to the GO Station," the statement reads. It goes on to thank the community for its support and for all the orders it has received. Commuters and locals alike have long visited the GO station staple, known for its bold menu that goes well beyond the usual jerk chicken-and-rice fare. > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > A post shared by THEGOODEATSBYJULIAN (@thegoodeatsbyjulian) Its signature oxtail burger became the talk of the town, pairing tender braised oxtail with a burger bun and saucy fixings for a unique mix of Caribbean and North American flavours. Good Eats by Julian's fish burger and jerk chicken are also among the long list of delicacies that helped put the food truck on the map. Originally starting at Scarborough GO Station, the kitchen on wheels anchored at its current location, Guildwood GO Station, in October 2023 after construction at the former location forced the team to relocate. And, to be completely honest, the location has always been part of the charm. The truck gave diners a chance to turn a routine trip home into an impromptu Jamaican food run, quite literally acting as a place to grab dinner on the go after work. Support and heartbreak have been pouring into the comments section since the announcement was posted, with locals and regulars devastated by the news. > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > A post shared by THEGOODEATSBYJULIAN (@thegoodeatsbyjulian) "Please tell me you're relocating," someone commented. Another wrote, "I need to come by before you leave!" At the moment, it's unclear whether Good Eats by Julian will relocate to another Scarborough hotspot or whether Julian is stepping away from the food-truck scene altogether. Online speculation is also pointing to an impending brick-and-mortar location. Whether another location is already in the works remains to be seen. Julian was unavailable for comment at the time of publication. For now, the last day of operation also remains unknown. All we know is that the Guildwood GO chapter for Good Eats by Julian is coming to an end, and Scarborough may just have to wait and see where Julian pops up next. The truck is currently located at 4105 Kingston Rd. and is open Wednesday to Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Toronto Public Health (TPH) has confirmed that a cooling tower at the TTC's Hillcrest Complex is the source of the latest outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in the city. On Tuesday, TPH revealed that environmental samples collected from a cooling tower at the TTC's Hillcrest Complex matched a clinical sample from a confirmed case of the potentially fatal disease. Earlier this month, officials announced that they were investigating an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in an approximately one-kilometre radius near the intersection of Bathurst Street and Dupont Street. A total of six individuals became symptomatic between Thursday, July 2, and Sunday, July 26. According to TPH, confirmed cases were identified in people who live, work, or have visited the area. In its most recent update, TPH reiterated that Legionnaires' disease does not spread from person to person, and the risk to the public remains low. "The affected cooling equipment was taken offline as soon as it was identified, and remediation measures are being undertaken in accordance with public health guidance," the City's website reads. During its investigation, TPH also identified a possible epidemiological link between the outbreak related to the cooling tower and one at the Castleview Wychwood Towers Long-Term Care Home, which is located adjacent to Hillcrest. Five cases have been confirmed at the long-term facility, with the most recent individual developing symptoms on July 19. Legionnaires' disease is a type of pneumonia caused by the Legionella bacteria, which are present in water sources and can be found in man-made water systems, like cooling towers, humidifiers, hot tubs, decorative fountains, and sprinkler systems. Cooling towers have long been established as one of the most common sources of Legionella, with multiple past outbreaks linked to them across the world, including one in Toronto in 2005 at the Seven Oaks Home for the Aged, a long-term care facility. Legionnaires' disease can spread simply by people breathing in small droplets of water containing the bacteria. Symptoms of the disease typically include fever, cough, muscle aches, and shortness of breath. According to theU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 1 in every 10 people who get sick with Legionnaires' disease will die due to complications from their illness, but most cases in healthy individuals can be treated successfully with certain antibiotics.

A massive new linear park and active transportation corridor is slowly but surely taking shape in Durham Region, with more than $3.3 million in new federal funding set to support new and improved trails, pathways, and amenities in the area. The funding, which wasannounced last week, will help to advance several projects across the region, including work on the 30-kilometre transportation corridor and linear park, the Durham Meadoway, that will eventually connect neighbourhoods from the Toronto-Pickering boundary to Harmony Road in Oshawa Once complete, the corridor is envisioned as a "significant east-to-west recreational facility and activity transportation spine," and will also grow to offer ecological enhancements, community amenities, and public art. The funding is set to support the park's preliminary design study and will also support traffic signal upgrades at several intersections to help improve safety along the route. Along with the Durham Meadoway, several other projects are also receiving funding. In Ajax, the Crestpoint Lands (formerly known as the Annandale lands) will see approximately 1.5 kilometres of new multi-use path constructed as part of the Trans Canada Trail project. Elsewhere, in Oshawa, another one-kilometre multi-use path is planned along Townline Road North between Beatrice Street East and Taunton Road East. While the federal government is investing just over $3.3 million in these three projects through the Active Transportation Fund (ATF), Durham, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa will be contributing $1.2 million to the Durham Meadoway project. Ajax will also be contributing $810,000 to the Annandale project, and Oshawa will be contributing $210,000 for its pedestrian pathway project. "These investments will help create stronger connections between our communities and provide residents with more opportunities to walk, cycle and enjoy the outdoors," said Jennifer McKelvie, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. "By improving trails, multi-use pathways and recreational amenities, we are supporting active transportation while creating more accessible and welcoming spaces for residents to enjoy for years to come." Although the Durham Meadoway project does not yet have an anticipated completion date, its preliminary design phase isexpected to run through spring 2028.

The 2026 MLB regular season has flown by, and in five weeks, the first pitch will be thrown to kickstart the playoffs. Coming off a magical World Series run that captivated the country last year, not a whole lot has gone right for the Toronto Blue Jays in 2026. The Blue Jays have battled injuries all season and a lack of offensive production at the plate, yet somehow are just 1.5 games outside a playoff spot with 30 games remaining. And there's a reason for fans to be optimistic: Toronto has one of the easiest remaining schedules in all of baseball. According to Tankathon.com, the Blue Jays have the second-easiest remaining schedule among all 30 MLB teams. Of their 30 remaining games, none are against teams with a winning record. The Toronto Blue Jays have no remaining games against teams above .500 as of Aug. 24. (Tankathon.com) The ranking looks at a team's remaining games and calculates the combined winning percentage of its opponents. Toronto's remaining opponents have a combined winning percentage of .464, the second-lowest mark in baseball behind the Seattle Mariners' .448. The best teams the Blue Jays will face down the stretch are the Cleveland Guardians (65-66) and Texas Rangers (65-66), two teams in a similar position to Toronto as they fight for the third and final Wild Card spot. On the other hand, it would take a miracle for the Blue Jays to defend their 2025 AL East title. Toronto currently sits 14 games behind the Tampa Bay Rays with 30 games to go, meaning the Blue Jays would have to win 14 more games than Tampa over the final stretch just to have a slight chance at taking the division. The current American League Wild Card standings. (MLB.com) According to FanGraphs, Toronto's odds of winning the AL East have officially reached zero. However, its chances of securing an AL Wild Card spot andreturning to the postseason continue to climb. As of Monday morning, the Blue Jays have an 18.3 per cent chance of making the playoffs, almost 15 points higher than where the team stood before the 2026 trade deadline. There's even more good news for Blue Jays fans: Toronto has a winning record of 12-10 against eight of its 10 remaining opponents this season. Two clubs are teams Toronto has not played yet in the 2026 season: Kansas City Royals and Cincinnati Reds. So, while Toronto's season has been far from what many fans expected, the Blue Jays still have a lifeline and have 30 games to make something of it.

It's the end of an era for Toronto's longstanding and beloved DV Shop, as its owner announces the store's closure and his official retirement. Terry Steyn, the powerhouse behind Toronto's DV Shop, took to the store's Instagram account to announce that the outlet, known for supporting emerging artists as a cinema equipment supplier, will close its doors in mid-September. "After 25 years of 6- and 7-day weeks, it is time to say goodbye," Steyn, known as DV Dude among industry friends and regular customers, wrote in the statement. The statement adds that the team will not renew its upcoming lease and that the shop's last day of operation is Sept. 18. > > > View this post on Instagram > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > A post shared by DV Shop (@dvshopca) DV Shop Toronto, which first emerged in the city's digital equipment scene 25 years ago, started as a video sales outlet but soon became an outpost for all things video production. Today, it specializes in cameras, lenses, lighting, audio, memory cards, and more. Support and well wishes have been pouring into the comments section since the announcement. "You guys have supported so many filmmakers in this city; it would be hard to find a set without something that came from you," one commenter wrote. "Guys, I remember day 1 at the old address! You guys will be missed," another wrote. Although Sept. 18 marks the end of DV Shop's journey, Steyn confirms that his longtime employee, Sean Miki, will open his own store, Cine Storage Plus, a one-stop shop for data storage products for film and television, on Oct. 1. DV Shop will accept returns until Sept. 12; all sales from Sept. 14 to 18 will be final. The store is located at 3422 Dundas St. W.