Speakers Corner was called to revisit a story we’ve done numerous times over the last year regarding a damaged dock— water enthusiasts say is a hazard— that was abandoned near Cherry Beach.

We first reported on the issue, back in February. People who use the waters here—raised concerns leading up to the 2025 boating season.

“I think anyone swimming around the area, If they have children and children get on it, or get caught, that could be very dangerous.” Elliot Lerman told us in February.

Back then, Ports Toronto, tasked with managing problems like this on the waterfront, told us they would find a solution before the boating season.

“Well, here we are at the end of the summer in Toronto and it’s still there.” Said Gordon Akum, a member of The Water Rats Sailing club which depends on t

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