Eric Morse — On July 7, a public consultation between the Cabbagetown South Residents’ Association and 51 Division Community Liaison took place at Central Neighbourhood House, moderated by Deputy Mayor Pam McConnell and including representatives from Fire Services. It was ...
Read More »Free arts, cultural events in East Bayfront & Don Lands
Waterfront Toronto announces a new program of free arts and cultural events in Toronto’s waterfront neighbourhoods. These events celebrate new public spaces in the West Don Lands and East Bayfront, inviting Torontonians and visitors alike to discover and enjoy our ...
Read More »Consultations held on Stage One of “Waterfront Transit Reset” project
Eric Morse – In the last week of May, Waterfront Toronto, the City and the TTC conducted public consultations on Stage One of a ‘Waterfront Transit Reset’ project slated to go to Executive Committee and Council in June. At that ...
Read More »Corktown dog owners petition for better digs
Dennis Hanagan — Corktown dog owners want a bigger and better off-leash dog-run than the current gravel one in Corktown Common park. “We’re looking for a more environmentally-friendly space for the dogs,” Kristin Halliwill, with Dogs of Corktown, said in ...
Read More »Downtown Seen May 2016: Earth Day
Dennis Hanagan – On April 22 Downtown community groups spent Earth Day scouring their neighbourhood streets, picking up everything from cigarette butts and plastic bags to coffee cups and old newspapers—stuff that less community-minded individuals drop wherever they please. The ...
Read More »CRBA questions safety after Annie’s incident: Pan Am Path repurposed
Siobhan Geary– A recent shooting at Annnie’s Bar and Grill sparked a heated debate at the Corktown Residents and Buisness Association’s (CRBA) meeting on April 5 as residents discussed how they stand to be affected by the state of the ...
Read More »Schoolhouse lecture, AGM coming up April 26
The Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation is holding its annual general meeting and a special lecture on April 26 at 6 p.m. Fire Canoe: How Canada Became a Nation from Sea to Sea With Canada’s sesquicentennial (the 150th anniversary of Confederation) ...
Read More »Sackville playground leads Corktown parks revamp
Siobhan Geary– Sackville Playground is about to undergo a significant redesign, heralding an overhaul of Corktown’s parks network. City planners, in conjunction with Thinc Design, met with Corktown residents on March 10 to discuss plans for the park at King ...
Read More »Relief Line option looks likely for Corktown
Siobhan Geary– A small, dedicated group of Corktowners assembled on March 1, undeterred by the unexpected snowstorm, to discuss connections with the Good Shepherd Ministry and the TTC’s Yonge Relief Line’s potential impact on the neighbourhood. Plans for the relief ...
Read More »Residents weigh in on Sackville Playground transformation
Sackville Playground is about to undergo a significant redesign, heralding an overhaul of Corktown’s parks network. City planners, in conjunction with Thinc Design, met with Corktown residents on March 10th to discuss plans for the King and Sackville park. Construction ...
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