Tejal Somvanshi
Sonali Tiwary
Extra police officers will patrol Toronto’s Ashbridges Bay this Victoria Day weekend as the city prepares for its holiday celebrations. The security measures come as the city readies for Monday night’s fireworks display.
Toronto Police will deploy mounted units, ATVs, and bike patrols to cover the area. Fire Services, paramedics, and bylaw officers will join them, patrolling from Sunday through Monday night.
“Our priority this weekend is to protect the public and ensure that this holiday long weekend can be fun and safe for everyone,” Toronto Police spokesperson Const. Ashley Visser says. In 2022, the celebration saw two shootings, a stabbing, and seven injured officers. Last year’s increased security helped maintain public safety.
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Monday’s official fireworks start at 10 p.m. at Ashbridges Bay. Police will close several roads, including Emdaabiimok Avenue between Lake Shore Boulevard East and Eastern Avenue. Lake Shore Boulevard East will also shut down from Leslie Street to Queen Street East. The TTC plans to run extra buses on Coxwell and Woodbine routes to help people get there.
The rules are clear: no personal fireworks or bonfires in parks or beaches. Breaking these rules means a $600 fine. Alcohol stays banned on the beach. Anyone caught breaking these rules faces fines and item seizures.
The weather won’t feel like summer yet. After Friday’s warm 27°C, temperatures will drop to 16°C on Monday. The forecast calls for sunny skies.
Police want everyone to think about the local residents too. That means keeping music down and making sure cars don’t block driveways or fire hydrants. With these safety measures in place, the city hopes everyone can enjoy this first big summer holiday safely.
For Monday shopping plans, the Eaton Centre and Square One in Mississauga will remain open, while most other malls including Yorkdale Shopping Centre, CF Sherway Gardens, and Scarborough Town Centre will close. Some grocery stores like The Kitchen Table, Summerhill Market, Rabba Fine Foods locations, and T&T stores will operate. The TTC will run on a holiday schedule, and GO Transit follows Saturday timing.
