Thieves are now using Wi-Fi jammers to knock security cameras off-line before breaking in.

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2915-2943 Bloor Street West Developments Limited has submitted an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal to permit the redevelopment of 2915-2943 Bloor Street West for a 29-storey mixed-use building

Toronto’s school boards and the Catholic Church are appealing to the Ontario Land Tribunal to overturn the City’s exclusion of their lands from mid-rise development.

What’s at stake is protecting schools, playgrounds, and community space across the city. 

Please SIGN THE PETITION saving no to mid-rise development on school lands.

See the rest of this post for additional action you can take.

If you wish to alert Councillor Morley about your objection to the proposed development for 69 Old Mill Terrace, here is suggested wording to send to councillor_morley@toronto.ca. Make sure you provide your name, street address and postal code.

Neighbourhood associations across Toronto collaborated in new ways, sharing information, coordinating outreach, and speaking with a unified voice. The result reflects the strength of residents’ voices.

Click this link to get the latest from our Councillor Amber Morley..

Residents of Calgary turned to restrictive covenants to stop unwanted mid-rise and multiplex development in their neighbourhoods.

Despite a petition signed by over 700 residents, the KPRI and residents raising and spending $50,000 on legal/planning fees to act as a Party along with the City at the OLT, the City’s legal and planner efforts resulted in a settlement for three 14-storey towers.

Many residents find this inappropriate.

Update: Success!

The objective of obtaining a deferral was achieved. At the June 18th meeting of the Executive Committee, a motion by Councillor Perks to defer consideration of the matter was carried. Go here for the details of the meeting on the City website.

The City held a meeting on March 20 at Etobicoke Civic Centre to gather feedback about improving consultation practices for

1. Pre-application consultation

2. Community consultation meetings

You can see their presentation slides here.

Answer their survey here.

Enjoy this archive of newspaper, magazine and local school articles about Etobicoke from as early as 1923.

For a historical view of 2018, here’s drone footage of Bloor Street from Prince Edward Dr. to Mimico Creek.

As tall buildings may now be built along Royal York, it’s important that such construction be done sensibly. On that note, please read this polite letter from planning specialists sent in on your behalf.

Search for details about current planning applications and Minor Variance and Consent applications.