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Green roof consultation Feb. 24

The Cooper Koo Family Cherry Street Y will be home to a 20,000 square foot accessible green roof – one of the largest in downtown Toronto. A consultation session will be held on Feb. 24 from 7 to 8 p.m. ...

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Don Lands group to meet Feb 23

The West Don Lands Committee (WDLC) will hold its monthly meeting on Feb. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at 39 Parliament St., 11th floor. The entry code for the meeting room is 182. The meeting will include a presentation ...

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SLNA seeks summer festival input

The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (SLNA) events committee is taking part in discussions with councillor Pam McConnell’s office, the BIA and other community stakeholders with regard to a proposal submitted by the St Lawrence Market Neighbourhood BIA to hold a ...

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Port denies airport danger without bridge for rescuers

Brian Iler — CommunityAIR has obtained a letter issued by the Ports Toronto in response to the CBC report of a study that concludes that a bridge to the Island Airport is essential to deal with a major crash like the one that occurred ...

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Only a bridge would help Island airport if Taipei-like crash occurs

Brian Iler — In an exclusive story, CBC reports that a study, recently obtained through a freedom of information request, concludes that a bridge to the Island airport is essential to deal with a major crash like the one that ...

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Distillery residents complain that they lack amenities

Eric Morse — The Distillery District is experiencing growing pains, and something of an identity problem. Designed as a heritage district and venue for studios, boutiques and entertainment, and at the same time as a low-density residential neighbourhood, its two ...

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Cressy lists planning reform, green space as first term tasks

Dennis Hanagan — Toronto shouldn’t think of itself as a city divided between its Downtown and the suburbs, says the newest Downtown councillor. “The issues that affect Downtown, many of the issues …  are also issues that affect the inner ...

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Wellesley St. safety audit shows TCHC security shortcomings

Dennis Hanagan — Tenants at 200 Wellesley St. E. are hoping something will be done soon to stop the drug dealing and violence in their building. A big part of the problem is some tenants sell or buy drugs and let ...

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First Gulf wants transit hub for its 60-acre office plan

Robin Careless – The West Don Lands Committee (WDLC) met recently to discuss various ongoing projects and innitiatives that will impact the inhabitants of the West Don Lands area. This month’s special guest was First Gulf. First Gulf is a ...

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Porter terminal sale another step in push for jets

NoJetsTO is criticizing the announced sale of the Toronto Island Airport passenger terminal by Porter Airlines. The sale is taking place without a city council decision on the expansion plans and without the TPA’s agreement to the passenger caps council ...

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