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Filmores building has heritage value

Dennis Hanagan –  Toronto community council wants a Downtown building, more than 100 years old, to be placed on the city’s heritage register, but the owner hopes that won’t prevent it from becoming something other than what it is today—a ...

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PAL courtyard sale held June 25

On Saturday, June 25th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. the PPRA willhost a courtyard sale. There are 35 vendor spots available. Cost is $10 for residents, and $25 for non-residents. To register find the sign-up sheet in the lobby ...

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Gardiner launches new interactive community arts space

Museum partners with local cultural groups for a full summer of community-engaged arts This summer, the Gardiner Museum is opening up its exhibition hall to five community partners who will animate the space with interactive workshops, exhibitions, art making, and ...

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CityPlace park gets ‘canoe’ name

Dennis Hanagan– It probably comes as no surprise that the new community centre slated for the CityPlace neighbourhood next to Canoe Landing Park will be named Canoe Landing Community Centre. Community council okayed the name based on a recommendation from ...

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Community gets say on Dundas East tower

Dennis Hanagan– City planners are studying a proposal to build a 29-storey condominium with 295 units at 219-231 Dundas East at George St. It calls for retail on the ground level and 4 levels of underground parking for cars and ...

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Will new courthouse detract from city hall?

Dennis Hanagan– City council will be asked to approve a zoning bylaw amendment to pave the way for a new Toronto Courthouse just northwest of city hall. At a maximum height of 135 metres the building would have courtrooms, an ...

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57 storeys in Distillery ‘over develops’ historic site

Dennis Hanagan– Downtown councillors heard that traffic volume during special events make the Distillery District “like a zoo” and it can’t handle more density. The comments were made by a Distillery resident as TEYCC considered a planning staff report recommending ...

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City council to debate contentious Bloor tower

Dennis Hanagan — Downtown Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam told community council that an 80-storey condo tower proposed for 1-11 Bloor W. has presented “a conundrum” for herself and the local community. At community council, nearby residents expressed worry about the tower, ...

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Alterations okayed for Church heritage sites

Dennis Hanagan — Community council recommends city council approve alterations to heritage sites at 628, 634 and 636 Church St. north of Charles St. E. The alternations would be part of a proposal seeking a zoning amendment for a 47-storey ...

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