Ontario Bill 23, created by the Doug Ford Provincial Government, was passed by the Legislature on November 28, 2022, This is considered a “dangerous bill which, among other things, decimates the Greenbelt that I helped to create as your Member of Provincial Parliament and severely reduces local planning authority and funding for affordable housing.” — Councillor Mike Colle, Ward 8, Eglinton-Lawrence.
It is important that everyone is aware of the effects that this Bill will have in the City of Toronto and across the entire Province.
Read moreThe Bloor West Food Bank serves our immediate neighbourhood. They are desperately low on non-perishable food and financial resources. They served 95 families at this time last year and are now serving 280 with approx 20 new families registering weekly. They are giving less and less each week to our clients as their numbers go up and food resources decrease.
Read moreAfter mediation attended by the City Solicitor, local Participants and a Party (TOCA), the City and Tridel reached an agreement which was reflected by the OLT in their Order dated June 12, 2022. The Order can be viewed here.
Read moreThe City of Toronto is reviewing the Animal Bylaw in response to Council directives, and with the overall goal to improve the coexistence of humans and wildlife, to decrease nuisance behaviour, and to enhance animal welfare.
Read moreThe City of Toronto is continuing a review of the Property Standards Bylaw to ensure that properties are safe and well-maintained, and that rules and standards for property owners and occupants are clear and consistent.
You are invited to participate and provide input on the topics listed.
Read moreYork Region’s decision to open up 1,400 acres of Greenbelt in Markham and Vaughan for active parks, while setting the stage for various other uses, directly conflicts with the Greenbelt Plan, 2017.
Read moreThe Ontario Provincial Government Economic Statement has reintroduced YET AGAIN the proposal for Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass. Serious objections from affected communities and municipalities about the highways' usefulness and destructive environmental impact have caused this plan to be scrapped several times before. The plans are back. Act now and register your displeasure here.
Read moreTTC’s new and improved ttc.ca website is live for customers to use and explore.
The new ttc.ca is a seamless, responsive, and more accessible user experience that will help customers better navigate our transit system. Designed with mobile in mind, the site’s simple layout and new features make using our website easier than ever.
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Read moreCity Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, referred Item PH25.10 to the City Manager and requested the City Manager to work with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat and the Chief Communications Officer to permit them to report back to the Planning and Housing Committee in 2022.
Details can be found here.
Implications of MTH are:
Read moreResidents of Brownstone Lane Townhomes concerns include
Destruction of 31 trees (22 Bylaw protected) along fences
Extreme Shadowing: Loss of 66% of daytime Sunlight
Traffic & Community/School Zone Safety Concerns
The next step is a Hearing scheduled to proceed by video on Monday, August 8, 2022 at 10 a.m. for ten (10) days. Details of the second Case Management Conference held Sept 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.can be seen through this link. Click on Read More for the Residents petition and LPAT Submission.
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