275 Merton Street /Google Maps, June 2021
Toronto City Council has approved a partnership to build 447 new rental homes at 275 Merton St. in midtown Toronto, with at least 30% of these homes designated as affordable rentals. The City, through CreateTO, has teamed up with developer Collecdev-Markee to combine the City-owned property with an adjacent site at 267 Merton St. This combined site will be leased to Collecdev-Markee for 99 years, during which they will deliver and operate the new rental units. Construction is expected to start in the latter half of 2025, with occupancy beginning in mid-2028.
This initiative aims to address Toronto’s housing crisis by providing affordable and rent-controlled homes for low and moderate-income residents. The project supports the City’s HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan, which targets the approval of 65,000 new rent-controlled homes by 2030.
Full press release is here.
For more details, visit createto.ca/projects/275-merton-street and the City’s HousingTO 2020-2030 Action Plan.
Mount Pleasant Village Canada Day Party
Join the fun at Mount Pleasant Village‘s Sidewalk Sale and Neighbourhood Party on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This free family event offers a day packed with entertainment and activities. Enjoy the Magen Boys High Energy Music Show, comedy performances by Toronto’s top comics, and a special Elvis tribute by Sam ‘Elvis’ Calleri. Kids will love the Pirate Life Show, face painting, a bouncy castle, and more.
Explore discounts and deals along Mount Pleasant Road, and don’t miss out on free Canada flags, popcorn, caricature portraits, and arts & crafts. The event is funded by the Government of Canada and the City of Toronto, promising a day of community fun and celebration.
For a full schedule and more details, visit the Mount Pleasant Village website.
Isabella’s Mochi Donuts is celebrating the opening of their newest location at 1669 Bayview Avenue with a Grand Opening Party on July 6th from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come join the festivities, enjoy free donuts, entertainment, contests, special menu items, music, and more!
Isabella’s, founded in 2016 by David and Cecilia Noon, is known for being Canada’s Original Mochi Donut. This is their 7th store, and they are thrilled to bring their delicious creations to the Bayview area. Don’t miss out on this fun-filled event and a chance to taste their famous mochi donuts. For more information, visit Isabella’s website isabellasdonuts.com.
Ontario Science Centre: Community outraged over abrupt closure, Global News
Community bids farewell to Ontario Science Centre, CityNews
Dozens attend rally in Toronto to save shuttered Ontario Science Centre Dozens gathered at Wells Hill Park in Toronto on Sunday, June 23, 2024 to push for the Ontario Science Centre to be saved.
‘People are frustrated, feeling disrespected’ with Science Centre closure,CityNews
(Apr 21, 2023) The Ontario Science Centre was called ‘run down,’ but is it? CityNews
The City of Toronto is launching an innovative land management pilot project by using goats for prescribed grazing at Don Valley Brick Works Park (550 Bayview Avenue). This initiative aims to control invasive plant species and improve soil quality in the urban meadow, which is an important ecosystem for the city’s habitat diversity.
Approximately 40 goats will graze in a secure enclosure over two intensive days. Their safety and welfare are prioritized with 24-hour supervision, on-call veterinary care, and direct access to water and shelter. The public is invited to view the goats in action from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 25 and 26, 2024.
The City has partnered with the Toronto Field Naturalists to monitor and assess the impact of the grazing. If successful, the City may consider using rotational grazing with goats in future years to maintain the meadow habitat at Don Valley Brick Works Park.
For more information about the goat grazing pilot, visit toronto.ca/Grazing.
No shortage of grocery stores in midtown. /Google Maps
The Sobeys supermarket at Laird Drive and Wicksteed Avenue will close on July 29th, 2024 making way for a new Farm Boy location opening in early 2025. A representative says that this change aims to better serve the Leaside community’s needs. In the meantime, shoppers can visit one of many nearby grocery stores — but don’t turn to Valumart on Bayview, as they will be closing their doors on June 29th, 2024 to make way for a new development. For more details, visit the full article on BlogTO.
on Bayview Avenue from Parkhurst to Davisville between 10:30am – 4pm.
❤️FREE Facepainting for all ages
❤️FREE Glitter Tattoos for all ages
❤️FREE Drink or Dessert Coupons (limited availability so come early!)
❤️FREE Reusable bags (limited availability so come early!)
❤️FREE Live music entertainment from our music schools
❤️FREE Photobooth with Picture Frame Decorating!
at June Rowlands Park (220 Davisville Ave) between 12-4pm.
❤️FREE ice cream and snacks
❤️Enter to win FREE raffle prizes
❤️Interactive and informative booths
❤️Free Pilates & Flamenco dance classes
Mark your calendars for a fantastic street sale on Banff Rd, between Eglinton Ave E. and Soudan Ave. happening from 8am to 2pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024 (rain date: Sunday).
This event promises something for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to discover great bargains and treasures!
Toronto Fire Services are attending to a 3-alarm fire on Commercial Road, east of Laird Drive in the Leaside Business Park. Developing story…
Update: CP24: “Everyone inside the building was evacuated, and one had to be hospitalized for minor injuries. … Toronto Fire said crews encountered heavy smoke and fire on the west side of the building when they arrived. … It escalated to a two-alarm fire and then to a three-alarm. … The cause and origin of the fire are unknown.”
Changes are happening at 1549 Bayview Avenue. Maurya East Indian Roti has closed its doors, and a sign has been posted announcing the future opening of Bayview Shawarma Turkish Cuisine. Stay tuned for more info.
Redevelopment of 1466-1500 Bayview Avenue
