February 14, 2017 Peter Edwards The Toronto Star Toronto firefighters fight a six alarm blaze at the Badminton and Racquet Club, near Yonge Street and St. Clair Avenue W. (Steve Russell / Toronto Star) The Badminton and Racquet Club of Toronto has been a community favourite in the St. Clair Avenue West and Yonge Street area [...]
February 8, 2017 Jackie Northam 90.3 Kazu (California State University) The Trump International Hotel and Tower opened in Toronto on April 16, 2012. In the years since, "There were parts of the building itself that fell down onto the street and actually shut [...]
Toronto’s Heritage Protection Policies Must Be Strengthened Toronto has a shameful record when it comes to protecting its architectural heritage. The wanton demolition of the Bank of Montreal building at 2444 Yonge Street last month, and the Stollery's Building at Yonge and Bloor in January 2015, are just two of the most recent examples of [...]
As part of our Midtown in Focus study, the City of Toronto is developing an area-wide vision for parks and public spaces in the Yonge-Davisville area. As a follow up to a successful workshop in the fall, myself and City Planning Staff are reconvening for another public meeting at 7pm on Wednesday, February 22nd at Northern District [...]
Toronto has a shameful record when it comes to protecting its architectural heritage. The wanton demolition of the Bank of Montreal building at 2444 Yonge Street last month, and the Stollery's Building at Yonge and Bloor in January 2015, are just two of the most recent examples of the City's inability to stay ahead of [...]
January 22, 2017 The South Bayview Bulldog Councillor Josh Matlow of Ward 22 has flagged some meetings of interest for residents. A second gathering to hear ideas for the new park space at 196 and 240 Manor Road will take place at Manor Road United Church at Manor and Forman Avenue on Monday, February 27 at 6:30pm [...]
Councillor Josh Matlow's 2017 City of Toronto Budget Town Hall Meeting It's very important to me that I accurately reflect our community's priorities, and represent you, when I vote on our behalf on the City of Toronto's budget. On Wednesday, February 8 at 7pm, I'll host my 2017 Budget Town Hall for Ward 22 residents. The meeting [...]
In 2007, the City of Toronto adopted the target of reducing our greenhouse gas by 80% from 1990 levels by 2050. So far, we have reduced our emissions by 24%, but it is projected that Toronto will not meet our goal without significant further action. There is an 8.7 million tonne gap between our projected GHG [...]
Are you interested in finding more about bike advocacy in Midtown over drinks and pub food? Do you want to join a talented team of local community cycling activists? On January 26, Ward 22 Cycle Toronto is holding a social meeting for new members and anyone interested in finding out more about what the group does, [...]
