Tag Archives: waterfront

Don River flood protection key to unlocking potential of Toronto’s waterfront

Tim Ehlich— A new citizens group, Waterfront for All, welcomes Waterfront Toronto’s Oct. 20 recommendation to put in place flood protection for the Port Lands. More than a dozen organizations from across Toronto are joining forces to see the proposed ...

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New appointments to Downtown BIAs

Dennis Hanagan— At its October meeting, Toronto community council appointed nominees to the management boards of Business Improvement Areas in greater Downtown. The BIAs and appointees are: Downtown Yonge: Patrick Gauch, Robert Housez, Stephen McGrath and Martin Wray. Leslieville: Tracy ...

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Seen: Waterfront Marathon

On Oct. 16 flag wavers, drummers and running enthusiasts gathered along Front Street in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood to cheer on weary runners on the last leg of the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Runners passed through Cabbagetown, Corktown and Harbourfront. ...

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Downtown Seen Sept 2016: Cityfest

On Aug 27, Canoe Landing Park at Concord CityPlace (Spadina and Fort York Blvd.) took on a festival atmosphere as residents and young families enjoyed the sights and sounds of Cityfest. The day-long event featured food trucks, art, music and ...

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Harbourfront CC changes name to fit in with city’s new Waterfront

Dennis Hanagan – Harbourfront Community Centre, in the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood, is changing its name to better identify its location in Toronto’s rapidly changing waterfront. Its new name will be the Waterfront Neighbourhood Centre (WNC). It’s more in keeping with ...

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Waterfront Toronto board replacements recommended

Mohamed Dhanani, Stephen Diamond and Susan Henderson have been selected to serve on the Waterfront Toronto board—at pleasure of city council—for a term of office ending March 31, 2019. According to the nominations panel’s report, Mohamed Dhanani is a seasoned ...

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YQNA lauds defeat of jets plans

Approximately 25 waterfront area residents attended the York Quay Neighbourhood Association (YQNA) meeting on Nov. 18 at The Radisson Admiral Hotel at 249 Queens Quay West. The meeting began with a standing ovation for MP Adam Vaughan for his successful ...

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School safety audit for improved Queens Quay

Queens Quay has been blazing trails in more ways than one. The street has been transformed into a “complete street” that can and has been safely accessed by all types of users (pedestrians, cyclists, motorists) since its unveiling on June ...

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April 22: You may speak out on the future of Toronto’s waterfront

Have your voices heard and ask questions at two important upcoming meetings regarding the future of Toronto’s waterfront and Bathurst Quay neighbourhood! Both venues are barrier free.  Sat April 11, 9:30am Ports Toronto public meeting on its environmental study to expand the Island airport Metro Toronto ...

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Artist, creator spaces part of old Guvernment site

Anthony Marcusa — Creators and artists are being sought to populate the newest developments planned for the Downtown Waterfront. An art community, a versatile music venue and a new George Brown college site will take shape as the Daniels Corporation ...

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