Community members heard updated development proposals for two Downtown West developments on July 15. 520 Richmond West The first update was for Alterra’s proposal to redevelop 520 Richmond St. W. The application (which was first presented five years ago) deals ...
Read More »CityPlace town hall hits a ‘wall’—Queens Quay protesters
There was a full house ready to greet city councillor Joe Cressy as guest speaker of the CityPlace Residents’ Association (CPRA) second town hall of the year on May 31. And while it was intended to be an agenda-less night ...
Read More »Ward 19, 20 budget town hall Jan. 12
Councillors Mike Layton and Joe Cressy are hosting a joint Ward 19 and Ward 20 city budget town hall meeting on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. at Scadding Court Community Centre, 707 Dundas St. W. (at Bathurst St.) Participants should ...
Read More »Plans for The Well at Front/Spadina get council’s praise
Downtown development proposals and their developers aren’t often praised by Toronto community council, especially when they override community and city wishes then appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board to get their way. But praise is what Diamond Corp, Allied REIT, ...
Read More »Block 31 meeting April 27
The City is holding a Community Consultation meeting regarding Block 31 on April 27th, 2016 at the Fort York Visitor Centre. Interested parties are encouraged to attend to learn more about this application, ask questions and share your comments. Proposal ...
Read More »Pan-handling not just for the poor: John Tory did it
John Sewell — Pan-handling is the world’s second oldest profession. While begging is often the practise of the down-and-out as they scrounge to survive, it is also carried on by the respectable and well-to-do to meet their needs. And so ...
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