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Don’t look down! Man dangles from crane high above TO

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Screenshot from Instagram video /@my_s1

CP24 has shared a video showing a worker dangling in the air above a Toronto construction site at Front and Simcoe streets after accidentally getting entangled in a tagline attached to a crane. A 38-second video uploaded to Instagram, shows the worker clinging to a rope while he hangs several storeys high. PCL Constructors Canada, the company managing the construction project told CTV News Toronto the incident happened on Tuesday. The video does not show the worker safely get to the ground, but the company confirmed to CTV that the person was lowered and was not seriously injured. Phew! CP24 story.

12-storey proposal for corner of Eglinton Ave E & Cleveland

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Sierra Communities has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City of Toronto for a 12-storey residential and commercial mixed-use building with 174 dwelling units and two levels of underground parking. In total, 80 parking spaces are proposed. Identified as 503 Eglinton Avenue East, on the southeast corner with Cleveland Street, the land assembly includes 383, 385, 387 and 389 Cleveland St plus 501 and 503 Eglinton Ave East.

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Leaside Heritage unearths 1938 sketch of 106 Bessborough

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106 Bessborough Drive “then and now”

Browse the Leaside Heritage Facebook Group for little historical gems like this artist’s drawing of the residence at 106 Bessborough — including floor plans — before the house was built. The image appeared in the Toronto Star, July 15, 1938. The house is at the NW corner of McRae and Bessborough and still looks much like it did in this drawing from over 80 years ago. Visit Facebook for the full image and discussion.

Leaside Garden Society brings you Pesto Pizzazz! Sept 8th

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Guest speaker will be Yvonne Tremblay bringing you Pesto Pizzazz! on Sept 8, 2022 /Leaside Garden Society
Pesto Pizzazz /Photo by Photomix Company on Pexels

Leaside Garden Society 2022 Speaker Series will continue to be held online via Zoom. The next special guest speaker will be Yvonne Tremblay bringing you Pesto Pizzazz! on Sept 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm. Yvonne Tremblay who has a BA Science in Food and Nutrition is a former Associate Food Editor for Homemaker’s Magazine. Yvonne is a Food Consultant and Nutritionist, Educator, Professional Recipe Developer, Food Stylist and Food Writer. She is the author of Thyme in the Kitchen, Cooking With Fresh Herbs, prizewinning Preserves and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Jams, Jellies & Preserves. Yvonne takes you from the garden to the table. She will share how to cook with fresh herbs including how to harvest wash, chop and store fresh herbs. Basil is a favourite. Yvonne will be doing a demonstration for making Pesto! Join them on Zoom for this exciting evening. New members and guests are welcome to join Leaside Garden Society and view the zoom meeting. Visit www.leasidegardensociety.org or email leaside@gardenontario.org.

Three towers, public park proposed for 849 Eglinton Ave E

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Here’s a collection of development updates that we think may interest Bulldog readers. All information from UrbanToronto, a website that contains an exhaustive wealth of data about GTA developments.

Three Towers, Public Park Proposed at Laird Crosstown Line 5 Station

View of proposed park from Don Avon Drive, image from submission to the City /UrbanToronto

The Pemberton Group has submitted Zoning By-law and Site Plan Approval applications to the City of Toronto for its 1.42 hectare site located it 849 Eglinton Avenue East. The developer is proposing a redevelopment of the site with three buildings including a 32-storey residential mixed-use building, a 21-storey residential building, and a 6-storey office building, in addition to a new public park and private road. The site is located on the south side of Eglinton, east of Laird Drive. It is currently occupied by a Mercedes-Benz car dealership and its associated surface parking. https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2022/07/three-towers-public-park-proposed-laird-crosstown-line-5-station

12-Storey Mixed-Use Building Proposed at Yonge and Roxborough

1086 Yonge Street, on the southwest corner with Roxborough Street. View looking south on Yonge Street, image from submission to the City /UrbanToronto

North Drive Investments Inc has submitted a Zoning By-law Amendment application to the City of Toronto to construct a 12-storey mixed-use residential and commercial building at 1086 Yonge Street, on the southwest corner with Roxborough Street, a short walk north of Rosedale Subway Station. https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2022/06/12-storey-mixed-use-building-proposed-yonge-and-roxborough

The Hampton Soars Onto Midtown Skyline
Have a look at the breathtaking image showing the view over The Hampton (89 and 101 Roehampton Avenue) by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Lamor. https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2022/06/hampton-soars-midtown-skyline-grows-over-roehampton-rental

31-Storey Proposal Would be a Record Mass Timber Height

Looking southwest to the proposed development, image by Icon Architects /UrbanToronto

Unix Housing Group have proposed a 31-storey rental building at 191 College Street in Downtown Toronto constructed with a mass timber structure. 154 Wicksteed Avenue, coined The Leaside Innovation Centre, was slated to be one of Toronto’s first mass timber buildings taking advantage of recent changes in the Ontario Building Code allowing the use of heavy timber structure up to 6 storeys. https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2022/06/31-storey-proposal-would-be-record-mass-timber-height

Gupta Settles With the City, Resubmits SPA for 4050 Yonge at York Mills

Looking north to the proposed development at 4050 Yonge Street, image from submission to the City /UrbanToronto

The Gupta Group has submitted a revised Site Plan Approval (SPA) application to the City of Toronto on behalf of the property located at 4050 Yonge Street in North York. The developer is looking to build a mixed-use complex consisting of condo, hotel, institutional, office, and retail spaces, within two towers connected by a podium upon land that is currently used as a commuter parking lot at York Mills subway station. https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2022/06/gupta-settles-city-resubmits-spa-4050-yonge-york-mills

One Delisle’s Jeanne Gang Talks to Alex Bozikovic About Designing Tall
‘How can tall buildings be good neighbours?’ a Fireside Chat between internationally acclaimed Chicago architect Jeanne Gang and Alex Bozikovic, The Globe and Mail’s Architecture critic and an UrbanToronto Forum contributor. https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2022/06/one-delisles-jeanne-gang-talks-alex-bozikovic-about-designing-tall

City of Toronto update on future of TTC’s Davisville Yard

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A photo of the Davisville Yard, facing northeast towards Yonge Street. (City of Toronto)

Next Stop: Davisville

The Davisville Yard offers an opportunity to reimagine a large site in the heart of the Davisville neighbourhood, with a signature public park and a mix of new land uses. The City Planning Division, in partnership with CreateTO and the Toronto Transit Commission, is launching Next Stop: Davisville – a Special Study to assess the feasibility of decking the Davisville Yard. The study includes an engineering review, identifying TTC facility requirements, a land use and built form review and a funding strategy to realize the project.

In May and June 2022, a short survey and a Social Pinpoint project page were available for people to give their feedback on the project Vision and Guiding Principles, and the future development of the Davisville Yard site. Staff will review and consider public feedback with other planning policy and stakeholder inputs in shaping the future of the project. This feedback will be summarized in a detailed engagement summary later this summer.

Virtual Community Visioning Session held on May 26, 2022

On May 26, 2022, the team held a virtual workshop with local residents and stakeholders. The meeting began with a review of the project background and existing site conditions in and around the Davisville Yard. This was followed by a discussion of the draft Vision and Guiding Principles, and a facilitated workshop to identify priorities for the site and potential scenarios for the future park. Thank you to everyone who attended and gave their feedback!

A Study Overview PDF is available, detailing the project background, the draft Vision and Guiding Principles, potential park scenarios and next steps.

A one-page event dashboard PDF summarizing the event is also available, providing a high-level summary of the meeting and the most discussed topics. This will be followed by a detailed engagement summary later this summer.

Coyote spotted in Belsize Dr parkette on Monday morning

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Coyote spotted in parkette this morning
Coyote spotted in parkette this morning

Just after 6:00am on Monday July 4th, a Belsize resident snapped a picture of what is likely a coyote in the parkette on Belsize Drive, known officially as Glebe Manor Square.

The City of Toronto website says that coyotes “generally do not pose a danger to people, but can pose a danger for pets. They are active during the day and at night, particularly dusk and dawn, and help to control rodent and rabbit populations. Coyotes thrive in urban areas because of the abundance of food and shelter available. They do not hibernate and may be seen more often during winter months as they are not hidden by foliage. Coyotes will eat whatever food is available such as small mammals and birds, and improperly stored garbage.”

Glebe Manor Square (Google Maps)

Scenes from the East York Canada Day Parade & Festival

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East York fireworks rescheduled, Milliken display cancelled

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Tonight, Toronto residents will be able to celebrate Canada Day and enjoy public fireworks displays at Ashbridges Bay Park, Mel Lastman Square and Downsview Park.

Canada Day fireworks planned at Stan Wadlow Park have been rescheduled to tomorrow, Saturday, July 2. Fireworks at Milliken Park have been cancelled.

Friday, July 1 fireworks:

  • Ashbridges Bay Park, 1561 Lake Shore Blvd. E.
  • Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St.
  • Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave.

Saturday, July 2 fireworks:

  • Stan Wadlow Park, 373 Cedarvale Ave.

Yesterday, the City of Toronto was informed by David Whysall International Fireworks Inc., the vendor contracted to provide this year’s Canada Day fireworks displays at Ashbridges Bay Park, Stan Wadlow Park and Milliken Park, that the company did not intend to fulfill its contractual obligation to perform fireworks displays.

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Gas prices expected to drop in time for drive to the cottage

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President of Canadians for Affordable Energy Dan McTeague told CTV News Toronto that gas prices will drop 11 cents per litre on Friday morning, partly due to Ontario cutting the provincial gas tax. He said the average gas price in Ontario on Friday will be $1.93 cents per litre, which is the lowest it has been since May 12. On Saturday, gas prices will likely drop another six cents per litre, according to McTeague. Phew!

Canada Day 2022, TO’s weekend celebrations and events

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(UPDATED) Firework celebrations

Tonight (Friday, July 1, 2022), Toronto residents will be able to celebrate Canada Day and enjoy public fireworks displays at Ashbridges Bay Park, Mel Lastman Square and Downsview Park.

Canada Day fireworks planned at Stan Wadlow Park have been rescheduled to tomorrow, Saturday, July 2. Fireworks at Milliken Park have been cancelled.

Friday, July 1 fireworks:
• Ashbridges Bay Park, 1561 Lake Shore Blvd. E.
• Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St.
• Downsview Park, 70 Canuck Ave.

Saturday, July 2 fireworks:
• Stan Wadlow Park, 373 Cedarvale Ave.

Yesterday, the City of Toronto was informed by David Whysall International Fireworks Inc., the vendor contracted to provide this year’s Canada Day fireworks displays at Ashbridges Bay Park, Stan Wadlow Park and Milliken Park, that the company did not intend to fulfill its contractual obligation to perform fireworks displays.

Canada Day events

The City’s Canada Day celebrations are planned for Mel Lastman Square (North York) and Thompson Memorial Park (Scarborough).

Mel Lastman Square will host Canada Day programming from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. with live music, dance performances, family-friendly activities with Muse Arts and Picasso Painters, dance workshop, food and vendors and more. Fireworks will conclude the event at 10 p.m.

The City is grateful to presenting sponsors Tim Hortons and Bell for supporting Canada Day at Mel Lastman Square. The day will feature moments of reflection alongside the opportunity to celebrate the things people love about Canada. This programming is funded in part by the Government of Canada. Admission is free.

This year’s event also marks the 100-year anniversary of North York. Event-goers are encouraged to share their day using #CanadaDayTO and #NorthYork100. The full program lineup is available on the Canada Day at Mel Lastman Square webpage.

Also, on July 1, visitors to Thompson Memorial Park will be treated to live entertainment, kids’ crafts and face-painting with fireworks at 10 p.m. in Milliken Park (5555 Steeles Ave. E.). More information about these Canada Day celebrations is available on the City’s Canada Day webpage.

East York’s Canada Day parade

East York’s annual Canada Day parade featuring marching bands will begin at Dieppe Park at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, July 1. The parade will move east along Cosburn Avenue to Woodbine Avenue and end at Stan Wadlow Park (888 Cosburn Ave.). The celebration will continue at the park from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. More information about East York’s Canada day celebration are available on East York’s Canada Day Festival 2022 webpage.