Residents frustrated by inaction By Khyrsten Mieras The property at 6 Walmer Rd. is covered in litter. The house has boarded-up windows and doors, the walls are covered in graffiti, and there are holes in the roof. It has been a long road of deterioration for the property, a heritage house, and its poor condition […]
NEWS: Heritage house deteriorates (Nov. 2019)
December 9th, 2019 · Comments Off on NEWS: Heritage house deteriorates (Nov. 2019)
Bylaw targets “illegal postering”
April 12th, 2012 · 8 Comments
CITY WIDE POSTERING BYLAW SLAMS LOCAL BANDS AND VENUES By Jelena Subotic It looks like Mayor Rob Ford has picked another fight. A city bylaw created by Municipal Licensing and Standards is cracking down on posters taped or glued on hydro poles, bus shelters, and parking meters. This has bands, venues, and even event organizers scared […]
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Mad House: Madison dweller alleges harassment over heritage home
November 23rd, 2010 · Comments Off on Mad House: Madison dweller alleges harassment over heritage home
By Eddie Mumford ‘Majestic’ would be a word to describe the house at 145 Madison Ave. With its uniformity of smooth brick and irregular shape, the massive, detached home stands out amongst the neighbouring houses. But the house, declared a historical site (under the Heritage Act) in 1974, has recently become a source of anxiety for its owner. […]
Becoming anti-Social?: Queen West hot spot operating without a license
May 29th, 2010 · Comments Off on Becoming anti-Social?: Queen West hot spot operating without a license
By Beth Macdonell In what seems to be a response to the city issuing an increased number of fines last year, Richard Lambert, co-owner of The Social (1100 Queen St. W.), is asking the city to rezone the address to allow it to operate as a nightclub. The Social previously operated under a restaurant license, […]
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