April 11th, 2022 · 1 Comment
Amendments to bylaw increase density in established neighbourhoods
New bylaw allows backyard buildings to be residences. FOX OLIVER/GLEANER NEWS
By Joshua Snow
The City of Toronto has been talking about garden suites for years, and on Feb. 2, council agreed to a policy that allows homeowners to build a detached suite in their backyards. Read more
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December 4th, 2020 · Comments Off on NEWS: Neighbours oppose demolition plans (Nov. 2020)
Heritage building holds monumental significance
Residents hope heritage designation saves 661 Huron St. MARY AN/GLEANER NEWS
By Tanya Ielyseieva
Annex neighbours are fighting to stop the demolition of the properties at 661 and 663-665 Huron Street.
The plan to replace the single-family homes would see the construction of a four-storey apartment building with 48 residential units. Read more
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December 4th, 2020 · 1 Comment
A team of Indigenous workers are bringing Paul Martel Park back to life
Paul Richard (left) and Joseph Sagaj, part of a team of Indigenous gardeners, have been working tirelessly to bring Paul Martel Park (located on Madison Avenue, north of Bloor Street) back to its original vision. BRIAN BURCHELL/GLEANER NEWS
By Tanya Ielyseieva Read more
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