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$20 million gold, high-value goods stolen in heist at Toronto Pearson Airport

According to police, a total of $20 million in gold and other high-value items were stolen after being unloaded from an aircraft at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The heist occurred on Monday, when a “high-value container” was stolen from a holding cargo facility after being taken off a plane that landed at the airport, according to police.

A short while afterwards, the missing goods were reported to the police. Police refused to disclose which airline shipped the package or where the plane came from.

Although “very rare,” Inspector Duivesteyn emphasized that this particular heist was an isolated incidence that did not constitute a continuing threat to the safety of the public. He assured everyone that Pearson was going on as usual.

Police have not identified any suspects and have not made any arrests. We’ve been here three days, so our investigators are looking at every possibility, Duivesteyn added. Police did not disclose any suspect information, and no arrests have been made. Since it has been three days, Duivesteyn stated, “our investigators are looking at every possibility.”

A brief statement from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority confirming that they are aware of the incident that happened earlier this week was provided to CTV News Toronto.

The statement says, “The GTAA wishes to clarify that thieves accessed the public side of a warehouse that is leased to a third party, outside of our primary security line.” This did not include entry to Toronto Pearson and posed no danger to customers or GTAA employees.

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Toronto’s Abandoned Airport Set to Transform into a Futuristic City

In a bold and visionary move, an abandoned airport in Toronto, Canada, is set to undergo a dramatic transformation into a sprawling mega-city, thanks to an ambitious £12.3 billion ($22 billion CAD) redevelopment plan.

This groundbreaking project has recently been given the green light by local officials and promises to create a vibrant, thriving community over the next three decades. Spanning 370 acres of unused land, the development will see the creation of seven distinct neighborhoods, designed to accommodate up to 83,500 residents.

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What sets this project apart is its commitment to preserving the historical essence of the former airport. Developers have pledged to retain key elements of the site, including 11 aircraft hangars and half a mile of the original runway. These remnants of the past will be ingeniously repurposed, giving the new city a unique character that pays homage to the area’s rich history, particularly its role in aircraft manufacturing during World War II.

The heart of the first mixed-use district will feature the old hangars, which will serve as central hubs for community activities. These iconic structures will be surrounded by a mix of shops, restaurants, and even a library, all lining the preserved runway, now reimagined as a pedestrian walkway. This blend of the old and the new is expected to attract a diverse range of businesses and residents, creating a vibrant, interconnected community.

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The first phase of development is anticipated to generate 7,000 new jobs, providing local residents with opportunities to live and work within the same community. This district will include 2,850 housing units, primarily composed of mid-rise apartment buildings, catering to a variety of lifestyles and needs.

Northcrest Developments, the company behind this visionary project, believes that the unique nature of the development will appeal to businesses seeking distinctive and innovative workspaces that are currently unavailable in the market. According to company spokesperson Goring, “There’s an opportunity to attract companies that actually want to be here but can’t because they can’t find these types of locations.”

As the project progresses, it is expected to become a model for sustainable urban development, seamlessly blending history with modernity.