A Casino for Toronto – No Thanks
October 4th, 2012A few weeks ago one of the local papers asked me to submit a short essay setting out my thoughts on whether Toronto should get a casino. I submitted a quick note on the subject but the paper did not run it. The subject seems to have generated some interest since then, with views being …
Eglinton LRT Update
October 4th, 2012Seems like just last week I reported that the provincial agency Metrolinx intended to take full responsibility for the Eglinton LRT and turn it over to a private contractor to design/build/finance/operate/maintain under GO transit green colours. It may be remembered, however, that I also pointed out that discussions between Metrolinx and the TTC continued to …
Hydro One Midtown Project Update
October 4th, 2012Below is an update from Hydro One regarding the Midtown Project, affecting residents of Bennington Heights. You can also download the pdf of the update: September 2012 Hydro One Update PDF . Past updates can be viewed here: July 20, 2012 June 29, 2012 June 15 2012 June 4, 2012 May 18, 2012 – provides an …
Community Consultation Meeting: 2 Laird Development Proposal
September 20th, 2012I encourage interested residents to attend the upcoming Community Consultation Meeting to be hosted by the City’s Planning Department regarding the application for redevelopment of 2 Laird Drive (former postal station R at the bottom end of Malcolm Road). Time and date: 7:00 pm Monday 24 September 2012 Place: St. Anselm Parish Hall (basement of …
Wet Weather Flow Master Plan EA Released for Public Review
August 10th, 2012In 1987, the International Joint Commission identified the City of Toronto’s waterfront as one of 43 polluted Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes Basin, largely due to poor water quality conditions in the Don River and the Inner Harbour. In 2006, Toronto City Council approved the start of the Don River and Central Waterfront …
Emerald Ash Borer Management
August 10th, 2012In an earlier post I commented on the severe devastation that ash trees in city is experiencing as a result of emerald ash borer infestation. The city has produced a valuable booklet to assist residents to identify and manage this pest. You can view the booklet below, or download it here eab_management in pdf form. I encourage …
Hydro One Midtown Project Update: 19 July 2012
July 20th, 2012Below is the biweekly update from Hydro One regarding the Midtown Project, affecting residents of Bennington Heights. You can also download the pdf of the update: midtown_jul20 (2) . Past updates can be viewed here: June 29 2012 June 15 2012 June 4, 2012 May 18, 2012 – provides an overview of the entire project …
TPS Release Sexual Assault Alert: Gateway Ave & Grenoble Drive
July 6th, 2012Please see the release below, or view it on the Toronto Police Service website here http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/newsreleases/pdfs/23937.pdf
Delmanor Wynford Earns LEED Gold Certification
July 4th, 2012Congratulations to Delmanor Wyford for acheiving LEED Gold certification. It was an honour to share in your celebrations. This award showcases the exemplary design, construction and operation of your building. Below are some photos from the event.
Hydro One Midtown Project Update: June 29 2012
July 4th, 2012Below is the biweekly update from Hydro One regarding the Midtown Project, affecting residents of Bennington Heights. You can also download the pdf of the update here June 29Update. Past updates can be viewed here: June 15 2012 June 4, 2012 May 18, 2012 – provides an overview of the entire project Click here to …
Thorncliffe Community Market: Friday Afternoons
June 25th, 2012Warm weather has brought back the Thorncliffe Community Market for another season. Hosted by the Thorncliffe Park Women’s Committee, the market includes activities for the children, performances, park clean ups, food and ware vendors and a fresh produce stand. The market runs from 3:30-8:30 pm on Friday’s. For more information see www.tpwomenscomm.ca . Any questions …
2 August 2012: Heat Alert Declared
June 19th, 2012Dr. Barbara Yaffe, Toronto’s Acting Medical Officer of Health, has issued a Heat Alert for today. The Heat Alert will be in effect until further notice. During a Heat Alert, the public is encouraged to call or visit family, friends and neighbours, especially isolated adults and seniors who are at greater risk of suffering from …
Hydro One Midtown Project Update: June 15 2012
June 15th, 2012Below is the biweekly update from Hydro One regarding the Midtown Project, affecting residents of Bennington Heights. You can also download the pdf of the update here June15update Past updates can be viewed here: June 4, 2012 May 18, 2012 – provides an overview of the entire project Click here to go Hydro One’s website …
Leaside Arena Expansion: Official Ground Breaking
June 14th, 2012I am delighted to confirm again that the project for the Leaside Memorial Gardens Arena Expansion has been approved and the contract has been awarded. To mark the occasion, the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens board of management and expansion committee arranged a celebratory ground breaking ceremony Saturday June 16, 2012. Below are some photos of …
Glenyan Manor Golden Group Sprial Gardens Kick-Off
June 13th, 2012What a beautiful day for the Glenyan Manor Golden Group to host their kickoff barbeque for their Spiral Garden. Best wishes with your new garden, here’s wishing bountiful flora for seasons to come.
Thorncliffe Park Drive Boulevard Improvements
June 12th, 2012At the request of Councillor Parker, City of Toronto Transportation got to work this week on improvements and repairs to the boulevard areas along Thorncliffe Park Drive. Currently, the best plan is to seed the area, hoping the grass will take and fill in the areas worn away from foot traffic! There will be further …
Thorncliffe Ravine Clean-Up
June 12th, 2012Councillor Parker has fielded many requests/inquiries/complaints about the condition of the ravine area behind the buildings on Thorncliffe Park Drive. We have consulted with Urban Forestry and Parks on this extensive project. Work got underway on Tuesday, June 5th to clean up the ravine. Sited as being in the top 5 worst in the City, …
70 Wicksteed development application. More big box in Leaside? Is Walmart coming?
June 12th, 2012I have recently received a number of enquiries on the matter of the above development application. Many have arrived in the past few days in the aftermath of my message of last week noting that a residents’ group public meeting will be convened this evening to address the matter. Many have asked for my position …
T.O. InView: New City Website for Infrastructure Projects
June 6th, 2012The City of Toronto has introduced a new web-based mapping system that will display locations and details of planned capital projects that are scheduled for construction in 2012, particularly construction that will affect city streets. Called T.O. INview (short for Infrastructure Viewer), it is a mapping tool that enables users to quickly identify different types …
Hydro One Midtown Project Update
June 4th, 2012Hydro One has issued an update regarding the Midtown Project which has been affecting residents in Bennington Heights. The update is posted below, but can also be downloaded by clicking this link. Previous updates on the project can be obtained by clicking here. For more information or concerns regarding the project please feel free to …