+34
The Toronto Humane Society closed Saturday after its River Street location was damaged in an apparent act of vandalism. Police received a report of window damage shortly before 10:30 a.m. No people were inside, no injuries were reported, and investigators are determining whether the incident was targeted.
Estimated 2 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.
In a statement, Toronto Humane Society spokesperson Lucas Solowey said the incident took place at 11 River Street at approximately 2 a.m. Saturday. The Toronto Humane Society was closed Saturday after what the non-profit organization said was an act of vandalism. The incident occurred at the society's 11 River Street location at approximately 2 a.m. Saturday, the society's spokesperson Lucas Solowey said in a statement.
Due to the emergency, the shelter would be closed Saturday and its services unavailable, the society said on Facebook.
"We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding," it said. "We look forward to welcoming you back when services resume. " Officers responded shortly before 10:30 a.m. for reported damage to a window, Toronto Police Service spokesperson Shannon Eames said.
Police were unable to confirm the cause of the damage, but it was possibly from a rock, she told CBC Toronto, No one was inside and there were no reported injuries, Eames confirmed, adding there are no suspect descriptions currently available. With an investigation underway, Solowey said the society would not be giving further information until it is appropriate to share an update.
The investigation would seek to determine if the incident was targeted, Toronto police spokesperson Cindy Chung said Saturday afternoon. Gabriela Silva Ponte has been with CBC Toronto since January 2025. Currently, she works as a web writer, but has previously taken on a variety of reporting roles in ethnic media newsrooms and at Toronto Metropolitan University. Gabriela graduated from TMU with a Bachelor of Journalism. You can reach her at gabriela.silva.ponte@cbc.ca.
Please follow us on Google to support usToronto Humane Society Vandalism Animal Shelter Window Damage Toronto Police
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News: You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Toronto Residents and Councillor Demand Fixes for Flood-Prone Park During Sewer ProjectResidents and local Coun. Josh Matlow are calling on the City of Toronto to improve Fairbank Memorial Park, which has suffered constant flooding and disrepair since a storm sewer project began in 2021, despite the work being aimed at reducing basement flooding.
Read more »
Hundreds of schools in France closed after days of heated protestsAbout 400 schools in France are expected to remain closed on Friday after student protests over education-related grievances turned violent in some places.
Read more »
El Convento Rico nightclub in Toronto to close after 35 yearsEl Convento Rico, a staple of Toronto's Little Italy nightlife known for drag shows and Latin music, announced it is closing after 35 years. The club opened in 1992 and served LGBTQ2S+ and Latin communities.
Read more »
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow Expands Toronto Public Library Museum PassesToronto Mayor Olivia Chow announces an additional 1,000 Toronto Public Library museum attraction passes for families, as the mayoral election campaign continues ahead of the Oct. 27 vote.
Read more »