RPTV Weekly News Show Episode 90 (August 10th to August 17th) - in this weekly news show hosted by RPTV reporters Jabin Haque, Kedar Ahmed, and Victoria Nanneti, we present news that impacts on Toronto's Regent Park and the surrounding areas.

In this episode we present the following news:
0:00 Intro;
01:08 7th Annual Youth Gathering: Celebrating Indigenous Culture in Regent Park;
13:49 Hit-and-Run Involving TTC Streetcar Near Gerrard and Parliament Streets;
14:30 RPTV Visits Moss Park Espresso: Owner Joe Furfaro Welcomes Us to His Cozy Italian Coffee Hub;
24:48 St. James Town Residents Seek Alternative Uses for Vacant Parking Lots, as Reported by The Bridge;
25:28 Indigenous Report: Advancing the Reconciliation Action Plan—A Conversation with the City’s Indigenous Affairs Office;
30:34 City Winter Jobs Provide Employment Opportunities;
34:53 Events and Jobs in the community.

This week’s lead story:

Hit-and-Run Involving TTC Streetcar Near Gerrard and Parliament Streets

By Fred Alvarado Fred is a community journalist with FOCUS MEDIA ARTS CENTRE

On Sunday, August 18th, a hit-and-run incident involving a TTC streetcar near Gerrard and Parliament Streets disrupted the Regent Park and Cabbagetown communities. Around 4 p.m., a vehicle collided with a TTC streetcar before crashing head-on into another vehicle near the Gerrard and River Street intersection. Initially, police reported that four individuals fled the scene on foot but later confirmed that three suspects were taken into custody, with no outstanding individuals.

Fortunately, no serious injuries were reported, but the incident has raised concerns among residents. The proximity of the crash to Regent Park, a neighbourhood already undergoing significant revitalization and dealing with ongoing safety issues, underscores the importance of community awareness and vigilance.

For the Regent Park community, this incident highlights the need for continued focus on road safety, especially in areas where public transit and pedestrian traffic are dense. As Toronto police continue their investigation, residents and community organizations are reminded to stay informed and engaged in efforts to keep the neighbourhood safe.