Jack Lakey
TorontoStar
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Recent articles by Jack:
Rat population ‘exploding’ near garbage enclosure at TCHC building, worries neighbours
Toronto Community Housing says it has an exterminator dealing with the infestation. → Read More
Link to Toronto’s distant past falls into disrepair on Gerrard Street bridge
The paint is peeling and large patches of rust are exposed along a 100-metre stretch of railing on the south side. → Read More
After hundreds of visits so far this year, fire crews will no longer be a daily presence at this Toronto address
A pumper truck with four firefighters went there about 500 times in the first three months of 2022, but the problem is solved. → Read More
Casino terms and glossary guide
Are you new to gambling or looking for a refresher on some key terms? → Read More
How to play baccarat: Rules, odds and strategy
Although it’s a common online table game, many people don’t know how to play baccarat. The good news for those who fall under that category is that it... → Read More
COVID-19 put this seniors bridge club on hold for two years. A community centre’s broken elevator has dealt them another losing hand
The only elevator at the Cedarbrook Community Centre has been out of service for at least a year. → Read More
Outdated signs point to Toronto’s indifference about street clutter
A development proposal sign is so old and plastered with graffiti that it’s barely legible. → Read More
Raised section of sidewalk is a major stumbling block for pedestrians
At least two people, both seniors, were injured after tripping over sidewalk hazard on Livingston Road. → Read More
Bitter cold, heavy snow the ‘perfect recipe for potholes’ on Toronto roads this year
A mix of frigid temperatures, lots of snow and freeze-and-thaw events is sure to create an exceptional crop of potholes. → Read More
Bell Canada likes to talk, but not about clearing its snow-covered sidewalks
Pedestrian paths in front of two of its facilities had not been cleared this winter, until the Star asked it to start shovelling. → Read More
Toboggans on a hill that hasn’t been ‘designated’? It’s a slippery slope, warns the city
The city says kids should go sliding only at one of 26 “designated” tobogganing sites. → Read More
A bicycle shelter at a TTC station would seem like The Better Way. Not in this case
Riders would surely be enthused about the newly installed shelter at Christie, if there was something to which they could lock their bikes. → Read More
‘Secret’ parking rule at this waterfront park has turned into a $100 ‘cash cow’ for the city
There are no signs anywhere to alert drivers to parking restrictions in the middle of the west parking lot of Marie Curtis Park. → Read More
A months-long effort shows that the city is cherry-picking who it tickets for parking violations
The city tried to hand off the ball to Toronto police parking enforcement, which can’t ticket a vehicle with no licence plate. → Read More
Missing transit shelter leaves Centennial College students out in the cold
The shelter was taken down months ago for construction work that’s delayed, but it won’t be replaced any time soon. → Read More
Ho ho no! Sidewalk plow brought a nasty gift to Lumsden Avenue homeowner
The plow tore into a stone wall along the edge of the sidewalk last Dec. 25 and badly damaged it → Read More
When you gotta go, you gotta go. But now it’s this porta-potty that’s gotta go
The job is all but done on Neptune Drive, yet a toilet put there for construction workers remains in place. → Read More
Why did the city leave the Bloor Viaduct sidewalk coated by icy snow — four days after significant snowfall?
The city says not enough snow fell to mobilize sidewalk plows. Tell that to people who hike across the viaduct. → Read More
Sign alerts hikers to trail closure — for construction that ended nine years ago; beaver baffle battle baffles Metrolinx
Outdated signs underscore the need for the city to be more attentive to them, if for no other reason than to avoid looking dumb. → Read More
Confused by the new bus lane and the lack of signage on The Esplanade? You’re not alone
Eastbound drivers aren’t supposed to go past Sherbourne Street, but there’s nothing to indicate they can’t go any farther. → Read More