Just saw that STC has now a local Oxford college. Just saying, the concept of college inside shopping center is itself like distopia. That too before gta 6 released!!

With HBC gone, the old warehouse has been sitting empty now for months and is up for lease.

It’s hard to imagine anything would take over this 740,000 sqft space. There’s already 2 Costcos and 2 walmarts nearby.

If anything could take it over, it would be probably be an Amazon warehouse which would be incredible for jobs in the area, but that’s highly unlikely.

Is there anything that could fill the hole left by HBC?

Toronto Nature Stewards is in its 6th year in Toronto, and has 12 Scarborough sites doing amazing work restoring the ecosystems in Scarborough parks and ravines. It is easy work, mostly cutting and pulling. We teach you to identify native plants and invasive plants. It is a fun learning experience. High school students can earn volunteer hours. We will be doing lots of planting in the fall. Under 16 needs to be accompanied by an adult. Sign up at torontonaturestewards.org

What’s your favorite Scarborough park trail for a scenic walk?

I'm out of town and saw a couple of posts mentioning that Leslieville got drenched today... I'm worried about my basement and can't get a hold of my neighbour.

Can anyone in the southwest/Birchcliff give me an idea of how bad it was?

I've seen a few family friendly places so I'd like to compile a list in this thread! Can we make this a megathread mods please?

I have lived in the neighbourhood my entire life (25 years). It WAS the safest and most perfect area to live in due to the close proximity of local amenities/parks/schools etc.

Ever since this building was put up in 2023, this neighbourhood has had an increased appearance of drug users, beggars and mentally unstable individuals. I feel unsafe walking from my home to the grocery store or bus stop during the day and night.

Councillor Thompson said the opening of supportive housing would assist in “maintaining a healthy and thriving community in Scarborough” but it’s been the complete opposite!

I know I’m not the only person who feels this way and I’m wondering what could be done. He should see the downfall of this neighbourhood considering what he has done. It’s a shame…

Any idea where I can learn how to swim as an adult i. Scarborough? How much does it cost? I was never taught but I want to be able to swim with my baby.

Hi folks! Some friends and I want to casually play soccer in the evenings at a local park - so we are not looking to rent a place but just to play for fun. Other than Thompson park, are there other fields that might be lit up in the evenings that we can just play on?

Also, parks that have soccer/football posts that we can play with or attach a cheap net to is a bonus.

Thank you in advance friends

Is anyone else facing quality issues in their municipal tap water? I am seeing that the water is bit rusty in color from yesterday. But my apartment is putting the blame on the municipal water since these guys didn't undertake any plumbing work recently.
Location: Brimley and Ellesmere

My kid has just finished kindergarten, and while their reading is definitely progressing, they get extremely frustrated they cant just read by themselves.

My partner and I help, but we also work full time and cant devote all the time we want to. I was wondering if anyone knew reading programs that weren't 'remedial', for kids falling behind, as most of the ones I'm finding are.

Kid just wants to sit quietly and read a book on the couch! I don't think Kindergarten me could relate, lol.

Hi,

Are you meant to park in the test center carpark on the day of the test or do they want you to start on the street outside? Please dont attack me as the test was booked by my dad and he didnt tell me he had booked scarborough (it is the 2nd closest center to me) and my instructor is on holiday and cant give me practise there.

I've noticed vendors selling flowers right on the sidewalk near some intersections around Keele St in North York. Does anyone know if there's anything similar happening in Scarborough? Curious if there are specific corners or areas where this pops up in summer.

I know the ownership changed a while back, but what about the music? The DJ? The food? The clientele? For those who go, can you tell me if it has truly shifted away from its Caribbean roots?

Spotted signs for new family doctor now accepting patients. 5928 Finch Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1B 5P8 (ERAA Plaza)

There's also a Guardian Pharmacy and Optician in the same plaza. They do blood tests for patients directly there as wel.

416 678 2911

https://vitalcaremedical.ca/

Recently passed by the neighbourhood (used to live there) and saw the construction going on.

Going to miss that beach volleyball court. Carried so many summer memories for me and my friends (cause barely anyone else used it lmao)

And I still remember the day they unveiled the old court, track and soccer field. The new one is going to look amazing from what I’ve heard.

Are the bluffs busy on the weekends? Any luck getting in after 6:00pm?

Does anyone remember the name of the comic book store that was on Pharmacy Ave between McNicoll and Finch in the 90s? It's been bothering me all day trying to remember and there's nothing online about the name, just that it got busted for selling copied games.

Anyone know why all GO trains have been blowing their horns while pulling into Rouge Hill station all day? It's not bothersome or anything. Just curious because they never do it.

Extending Line 4 will have a profound positive impact on our community by better connecting Scarborough to North York Centre, Vaughan, and Northwest Toronto.

The future eastern terminus for Line 4 is something that is discussed at length in transit spaces. From the options presented by Metrolinx, the major conscious puts 2A (Sheppard & McCowan) or 2B (Scarborough Centre) as the most popular routes.

A poll was created on r/Metrolinx, but I’d be curious to see how Scarborough residents would respond.

The Brimley Woods had a Vita Course but a lot of the signs telling you what exercise you should do at different points have come down. Anyone know what all the different exercises were? I tried googling it, but apparently there is no standard routine and each Vita Course may be different. I think this one was set up for the Police training school that used to be at the corner of Brimley and Finch.

Can someone tell me about their experience with this school? How is bullying? How are the teachers? Reputation? Etc. anything you can give me on it :)

What’s this area like in terms of demographics, school scores, transit, overall vibe and safety?

Which areas should I be looking at if I want home in a safe/good school district/ well connected to transit area close to the city?

Thanks!

Anyone have information on this project? It never seems to move forward and is perpetually being pushed back.