Interesting article in Toromnto Life on De la Mer, the fish emporium on South Bayview.
Theft of sunglasses on Yonge Street
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Toronto Police Service: Yonge Vision, 1881 Yonge Street, reports that between 0319 hours and 0330 hours on June 13, 2012, unknown suspect(s) entered the premises by forcing a door. Removed was a quantity of sunglasses.
Residents disgruntled after Wicksteed meeting
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The aftermath of the meeting to discuss the Wicksteed Ave development has left some ratepayers disappointed. Paddy Duncan of Leaside Unite has written to say some of those present feel that Councillor Parker is not been sufficiently supportive of the community’s opposition. She stresses the conditional nature of Official Plan which says that it may allow retail big box in the area. For his part, Mr. Parker says on his website that his ability to oppose the development is limited because the plan permits big boxes and because there are already such stores in operation. In any case, the residents are determined to pursue their opposition. They have formed a working group with representatives from the LPOA, Leaside Unite, the Leaside Business Park Association and Bayview business owner. They hope to meet with Councillor Parker and City staff very soon in the hopes of finding a way forward.
Offer on 1560 South Bayview is a sub lease
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Our post below about the downstairs space at Bayview and Belsize has yielded mail from a reader. It appears that the former tenant of the 2,600 square foot premises, 7-11 stores, is still paying the rent many years after it closed an outlet there,. This seems clear because, as our reader has clarified, the place is advertised as a sub-lease. The term is two years and the asking rate is $32 (net) with additional rent of $22.82 per square foot.
Rosedale MP shocks party with his decision
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Bob Rae has shocked his Liberal Party caucus and much of Canada by saying he will not seek the party leadership at the forthcoming convention. Rae said his health is fine and so is his personal life. But he nonetheless concluded that this was not time to fight a battle for head of the party. Mr Rae, the member for Toronto Centre-Rosedale, is 63 and despite his emphatic claim that he might be too old (“that’s bulls—“) many were left feeling that fatigue may have overtaken the normally feisiy MP. Bob Rae’s decision brings up the media klieg lights on Justin Trudeau, widely followed and beloved by those who feel loyal to his father. He is by far the “most popular” federal Liberal but it’s built again on his father’s name,. If he does run will he perform well against the oonslaught launched against him by the Conservatives? One thing we know is that Justin is now under intense pressuree to run.
Get Dad “Hammered” for Fathers Day
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Not really. Just a little Homefront humour to remind you that Father’s Day is Sunday, June 17. Homefront has a collection of useful and inexpensive hammered stainless steel bar items that Dad will surely treasure. 371 Eglintron Ave West. (416 488-3189)
Asian consortium buys Saab
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Saab has new owners. The buyers are Hong Kong based National Electric Vehicle Sweden AB,, taking 51 percent and Japanese investment group Sun Investment LLC. It was recently formed with the purpose of bidding for Saab. NEVS said it would initially focus the sale of its electricity cars on the Chinese market, but that it also has wider plans to expand more globally in the long-term.
Hard luck space at Bayview and Belsize
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The hard luck space downstairs in the Behar building at Bayview and Belsize finally has a for lease sign on it. The agent is DTZ Barnicke. This large space has been the site of a number of failed enterprises including the 7-11 store from a few years ago. The story told is that the space has remained un-offered for occupancy so long because 7-11 was paying the rent. We can’t confirm that but the unfortunate state of this space is a source of legitimate public interest in South Bayview. 7-11, by the way, is the largest convenience store chain in the world and is owned in Japan.
End of the line for Overlea Zellers store
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It’s the end of the line for the Zellers store in the East York Town Centre on Overlea Blvd. The venerable bargain house will close its doors for good next Monday, June 18, 2012. From then on, the premises will be on a time line to re-open sometime in 2013 as a new Target store. Today the place is a pitiable sight. Empty shelves and dirty floors, escalators shut down and staff looking sad. Employees must re-apply with Target in order to be considered for a job at the new store.
Honour council’s will Ford tells McGuinty
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For reasons unknown, Housing Minister Kathleen Wynne (Don Valley West) has not signed off on the sale of Toronto Community Housing Corp. homes which was approved by City Council back in March. The properties are largely vacant and unused. Mayor Ford has now written to the Premier reminding him of his commitment during the subway/LRT skirmishes to “observe the will of council”. Ford says the sale will generate some $24 million which will be used to maintain other public housing which has tenants. Toronto Sun.
TD sees no dramatic drop in home prices
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The Toronto-Dominion banking group says Vancouver and Toronto home prices will probably experience a relatively mild downtown in two to three years — but not the dramatic drop that hit the United States a few years ago.TD says a 15 per cent decline in Canada’s two most expensive cities is likely in a few years but it will be gradual, rather than the sudden drop of 30 per cent seen in the U.S. real estate market. The bank’s analysis is consistent with other warnings that Vancouver and Toronto real estate is generally overpriced but supported by low interest rates and a stable economy. TD says that’s not likely to change this year unless there’s a major economic shock from outside the country. Yonge and Roxborough News.
Wrecker knocks down best LCBO we ever had
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Driving by 1920 Yonge St at Merton St these days is enough to make you want to order a stiff drink. We know it’s only a building, but it happened to be the best LCBO the government alcohol monopoly ever opened. It’s seen in better times open for business in the top picture. The store wasn’t lost in a mall, not stuck at the back of the Smart Centre, not a hole-in-the-wall with no parking. This place was large, bright, rich with parking and about as well located as we can imagine for a large liquor store. Now, as the wrecking crew portends (above) we’ll get a another condo. Oh joy.