A settlement has been reached regarding the future of 484 Spadina Ave., home to the Waverley Hotel and Silver Dollar Room. The Wynn Group of Companies’ application to build a 22-storey private student residence on the site had been decried by local residents, who had raised concerns about the proposed height, the heritage value of […]
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Settlement reached for 484 Spadina Ave.
July 3rd, 2015 · Comments Off on Settlement reached for 484 Spadina Ave.
Mirvish Village sidewalk sale is back!
July 3rd, 2015 · Comments Off on Mirvish Village sidewalk sale is back!
Following on the success of the May event, the Mirvish Village Business Improvement Area is again hosting a sidewalk sale this time on Saturday, July 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vintage wares, artists’ creations, and new merchandise will be featured, and local restaurants will offer up their tasty bites. This event’s new roster […]
Make affordable housing mandatory
July 3rd, 2015 · 2 Comments
Inclusionary zoning is used in 300 U.S. cities By Joe Cressy What makes a great city? Arts and culture, diversity, economic growth, and civic engagement. All these things matter a great deal. But, if you ask me, the test of a truly great city is whether we adequately care for the residents who live here. […]
Preserving Mirvish Village
July 3rd, 2015 · Comments Off on Preserving Mirvish Village
Collection of photographs captures spirit and character of the area By Annemarie Brissenden Gerald Pisarzowski leafs through a series of platinum black and white prints bound into a beautiful book that is a work of art unto itself. His face quirks into the hint of an expression as he alights on a fresh image, each […]
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Canoe garden lands on the shore of Lake Iroquois
May 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on Canoe garden lands on the shore of Lake Iroquois
A native plant garden is taking root in a derelict canoe positioned on what was once the shore of a lake dating to the last ice age. Located in Tollkeeper’s Park at Bathurst Street and Davenport Road, it is one of 20 urban installations that will make up the Community Canoe Garden Network, itself part […]
Inaction frustrates residents
May 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on Inaction frustrates residents
Government urged to act now to reduce the risk of a rail catastrophe By Arthur White About 200 people attending an April town hall on rail safety learned that little has changed since they last met in November. “I was asked to tell you what progress we’ve made,” said Josh Matlow (Ward 22, St. Paul’s), […]
Preserving a historic street
May 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on Preserving a historic street
Madison Avenue to become a Heritage Conservation District By Annemarie Brissenden What may be one of Toronto’s most historic streets was almost demolished to make way for an urban expressway. And now, after championing its survival over the Spadina Expressway, the Annex Residents’ Association (ARA) is leading an effort to ensure the preservation of Madison […]
How much is too much?
May 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on How much is too much?
Questions of density raised at PARA AGM By Annemarie Brissenden Palmerston Area Residents’ Association (PARA) members hoping to gain special insight into Gregory Henriquez’s plans for the redevelopment of the corner at Bloor and Bathurst streets had to settle for a presentation on the values underpinning his work. The architect, chosen by developer Westbank Corp., […]
The right to a healthy environment
May 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on The right to a healthy environment
Toronto should join the chorus By Mike Layton As Canadians, we celebrate our differences from coast to coast, but there is one important thing that we all share in common, our natural environment. As spring blooms we are reminded of the beauty of the world around us. We reflect on the importance of the natural […]
Take advantage of used and local
May 28th, 2015 · Comments Off on Take advantage of used and local
Avoiding the consumer trap that awaits new parents About five years ago, the first of my friends had a child. I was viewing the periphery of this mega-industry and didn’t really appreciate what the environmental impact of having a First World baby was until I was faced with having one of my own. The industry […]
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Early brewer the basis for Bloor Street’s name
May 8th, 2015 · Comments Off on Early brewer the basis for Bloor Street’s name
Joseph Bloore co-founded Village of Yorkville By Cole Burchell Nestled among the tall trees of Rosedale Valley lies the Necropolis Cemetery, home to the peaceful resting places of Jack Layton, William Lyon Mackenzie, and another headstone that also bears a familiar name, albeit with an additional “e.” Joseph Bloore, the namesake of the bustling street […]
A narrow view
May 8th, 2015 · 1 Comment
A tower of cubbyholes built to yesterday’s standards By Terri Chu I have to admit, I’m not particularly fond of the development proposal at 316 Bloor St. W. First off, one has to ask what is the point of an 18-metre height restriction when developers think a 132-metre building proposal is fine and dandy. However, […]