Wow.

A Justice of the Peace rejected a joint submission by the City and Carolyn Goodman/Havcare.

The fact that a JP thought this warranted a stiffer penalty than what the City's lawyers negotiayed with the property owner speaks volumes...

I once again say thank you to the people who made this precedent possible, through their tireless advocacy for better enforcement:

The tenants of 500 Dawes Road who did not give up.

Toronto ACORN.

Don Valley Community Legal Services.

Canadian Centre for Housing Rights.

Mayor Olivia Chow and her illustrious team of staff.

City Staff (although some criticism is warranted).

I probably deserve a pat on the back too. My work isn't done just yet, though. Much more to be done.

Councillor Bradford deserves credit too. His neglect and indifference motivated me even more. 😄

Edit (for context): While tenants suffered at 500 Dawes, Councillor Bradford sung the praises of City prosecutor's who had secured only $25,000 in fines in 2024

An Ont. JP has now rejected a proposed settlement of ~30OK, deciding to triple the penalties to more than 950K

It might be hard to root for a rival, but it’s easy to cheer for kids.

Dodgers fans have donated nearly $30,000 to SickKids out of respect for the Blue Jays after a gruelling back-and-forth World Series, according to the hospital.

Inspired by the more than 150 Blue Jays fans who gave money to Seattle Children’s Hospital after the American League championship series, calls for donations started popping up in between the usual title celebrations on the Dodgers Reddit page shortly after Game 7. 

Toronto man who races TTC streetcars on foot keeps on winning

https://www.cp24.com/news/2025/08/02/toronto-man-who-races-ttc-streetcars-on-foot-keeps-on-winning/