Compromise found for new build on 300 Bloor St. W. church site By Ahmed Hagar A redesigned and more “slender” 29-storey tower looks to be the future for 300 Bloor Street, after a lengthy public process and, finally, an agreement between developers, city councilors, and residents. The tower will attach to the historic Bloor Street […]
NEWS: Plans for a “slender” building (August 2019)
September 2nd, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: Plans for a “slender” building (August 2019)
NEWS: Cities trump space (May 2019)
May 28th, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: Cities trump space (May 2019)
U of T School of Cities build to replace McLaughlin Planetarium By Ahmed Hagar The University of Toronto announced a new building project on 90 Queen’s Park Crescent to be named the Centre for Cities and Civilizations. The nine-storey building will provide a space for several departments in the Faculty of Arts and Science, such […]
NEWS: Huron-Washingon Parkette relocates while UTS expands (Spring 2019)
April 23rd, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: Huron-Washingon Parkette relocates while UTS expands (Spring 2019)
Concerns expressed about future of playspace By Ahmed Hagar In December Councillor Mike Layton announced the closure of the Huron-Washington Parkette to residents on his website, stating that it will be moved from 420 Huron St. and relocated to 406 Huron St. The parkette is now closed, but concerned residents are being assured that this […]
NEWS: Condo plan evolves (Winter 2019)
March 14th, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: Condo plan evolves (Winter 2019)
Developers, city planners, hold meeting By Ahmed Hagar Annex residents packed into Bloor Street United Church’s McClure Hall on December 17 alongside planners and developers to express their continuing concern about the development plans for the church, known as 300 Bloor Street West. The development will include 256 residential units, spaces for offices, community programs, […]
NEWS: $10 bill hits Bathurst (Winter 2019)
March 14th, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: $10 bill hits Bathurst (Winter 2019)
Bank note features activist Viola Desmond By Ahmed Hagar People of all ages and backgrounds celebrated the life of businesswoman and civil rights icon Viola Desmond at a commemorative breakfast hosted by A Different Booklist Cultural Centre (ADBCC) at 777 Bathurst St. shortly after the bill came into circulation in November. A Different Booklist is […]
NEWS: Supporting a local synagogue (Dec. 2018)
December 30th, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: Supporting a local synagogue (Dec. 2018)
Multi-faith ring of peace circles City Shul By Ahmed Hagar Christians and Muslims surrounded the City Shul synagogue on November 1 in a show of solidarity with the synagogue’s Jewish congregants in response to the attack at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh on October 27. Participants carrying signs with supportive messages greeted congregants […]
NEWS: Funding for Indigenous housing (October 2018)
October 16th, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: Funding for Indigenous housing (October 2018)
Affordable units made possible by development charges By Ahmed Hagar Wigwamen Terrace (14 Spadina Rd.) has received $700,000 to fund a three-storey expansion that will add 24 new affordable housing units for Indigenous seniors. Toronto City Council approved the funding late last month. “What this does is ensure that Indigenous seniors can continue to live […]
NEWS: Open to all faiths (Spring 2018)
May 1st, 2018 · Comments Off on NEWS: Open to all faiths (Spring 2018)
Synagogue and church share one building By Ahmed-Zaki Hagar Every Saturday morning at Bloor Street United Church (BSUC), a tapestry depicting the Ten Commandments is hung in front of the giant cross. It’s a sign that for the morning, the church has been transformed into a synagogue for the hundreds of Jewish congregants who observe […]
CHATTER: U of T proposes laneway housing pilot on Huron Street (Spring 2018)
May 1st, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: U of T proposes laneway housing pilot on Huron Street (Spring 2018)
The City of Toronto has received an application to build three residential buildings just west of Robarts Library on 366, 368, and 370 Huron St. The applicant would like to build one three-storey residential building facing Huron Street and two residential buildings on the laneway off Huron Street near Glen Morris Road. The plan is […]
CHATTER: Bike swap returns to Bathurst Street (Spring 2018)
May 1st, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Bike swap returns to Bathurst Street (Spring 2018)
Bateman’s Bicycle Company will host its Spring Bike Swap at its flagship store at 913 Bathurst on April 14 and 15. Anyone can bring their used and working bikes before April 13 and Bateman’s will evaluate their value within minutes. Sellers can choose to get their bike’s value in store credit or 80 per cent […]
CHATTER: Advocacy group launches rail safety toolkit (March 2018)
March 22nd, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Advocacy group launches rail safety toolkit (March 2018)
Safe Rail Communities, a local advocacy group, has drafted its Rail Emergency Preparedness Toolkit as part of its Rail Safety Improvement Program. Funded by Transport Canada, the toolkit provides residents living near rail tracks with emergency contacts in case of a train derailment. On the morning of August 21, 2016, two cars on a Canadian […]
CHATTER: Bathurst cycle shop builds community team (March 2018)
March 22nd, 2018 · Comments Off on CHATTER: Bathurst cycle shop builds community team (March 2018)
Bateman’s Bicycle Company celebrated a milestone when its 2018 racing team reached 75 members. This year’s team includes 25 new and 50 returning racers. The 10-year-old bike shop, which has three locations in the Annex, founded its cycling team in 2012 with one member. Now in its sixth year, the team has cyclists from as […]