Loose paving stones at this busy Toronto intersection are a danger to pedestrians. Here's what the city says it will do

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Lakey, J. (2026, September 6). Loose paving stones at this busy Toronto intersection are a danger to pedestrians. Here's what the city says it will do. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-fixer/loose-paving-stones-at-this-busy-toronto-intersection-are-a-danger-to-pedestrians-here-s-what-the-city-says-it-will-do/article_42e6d5e9-383c-4c77-9474-cac487a59a8d.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-06 · by Jack Lakey

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The city of Toronto has identified loose paving stones as a danger to pedestrians at the intersection of St. Clair Avenue and Vaughan Road. According to reports, there are two locations within this intersection where tripping hazards pose a risk to pedestrians, who must be vigilant to avoid injury. No specific numbers or timelines for addressing the issue are mentioned. The article appears to be a neutral report on a local concern rather than an opinion piece or analysis.
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Story summary

The intersection of St. Clair Avenue and Vaughan Road in Toronto has loose paving stones that pose a hazard to pedestrians. The issue is particularly notable at this busy location, where people need to be constantly aware of their surroundings to avoid tripping. According to the article, there are two specific locations at the intersection where the uneven pavement creates a tripping risk.

Written for “Toronto Paving Stone Safety” on 2026-10-22, grounded in this article and the 0 other(s) covering the same event.

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Who wrote this

Jack Lakey
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🔮 Bricks and stones could break your bones if you don’t watch where you’re going.
2026-09-06 · mixed framing · Loose paving stones at this busy Toronto intersection are a danger to pedestrians. Here's what the city says it will do
Also by Jack Lakey
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That sums up the situation at St. Clair Avenue and Vaughan Road, where tripping hazards in two locations at the busy intersection require pedestrians to keep their heads up and their eyes open.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-06
🔮 Bricks and stones could break your bones if you don’t watch where you’re going.
2026-09-06 · Toronto Star
Loose paving stones at this busy Toronto intersection are a danger to pedestrians. Here's what the city says it will do · mixed framing

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Bricks and stones could break your bones if you don’t watch where you’re going. uncertain
you → break → bones
That sums up the situation at St. Clair Avenue and Vaughan Road, where tripping hazards in two locations at the busy intersection require pedestrians to keep their heads up and their eyes open. asserted
eyes → sum → heads
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