Casts of a family as they were found at the moment of their death, buried in volcanic ash. Almost two thousand years ago, Mt. Vesuvius erupted and buried the Italian city of Pompeii in hot ash and debris. Undiscovered for 1,600 years, important artifacts are revealed at the Royal Ontario Museum in an exhibition that has just opened. Photo by Brian Burchell, Gleaner News
Westbank Corp. has submitted its building application to the City of Toronto for the redevelopment of the Honest Ed’s site and the adjoining Mirvish Village. The store has been saying a long goodbye for some time now but it’s finally slated for closure Dec. 31, 2016. Though the building application is in, it is far from complete. It’s a complex site given the elaborate plans the Vancouver-based developer Westbank has very publicly mused about. Still Westbank is anxious to move forward before the mood of enthusiasm for the project wanes.
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The Bloor-Annex Business Improvement Area (BABIA) has endorsed Westbank Corp.’s proposal for the redevelopment of the large area at the southwest corner of Bloor and Bathurst streets that includes Mirvish Village and Honest Ed’s.
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 the Silver Dollar Room, and the precedent such a development would set for the area.
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.
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. Sadly, on this front, we are letting residents of Toronto down.
Collection of photographs captures spirit and character of the area
Gerald Pisarzowski, poses in front of Charlotte Hale & Associates Gallery on Markham St. Photo Courtesy of Charlotte Hale
By Annemarie Brissenden
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Led by David Suzuki Foundation Neighbourhood Park Ranger Aidan Nolan (above left), volunteers transform a canoe into a garden in front of the Tollkeeper’s Cottage at Bathurst Street and Davenport Road. A Community Canoe Garden Network initiative, the garden — one of 11 installed along the corridor of old Garrison Creek — creates an abundant habitat for bees, birds, bats, and butterflies while reminding residents of the lost rivers that flow beneath the city. Photo: Neiland Brissenden, Gleaner News
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.
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.
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.
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.
Avoiding the consumer trap that awaits new parents