A vandalism spree has put many mailboxes out of commission in the country’s biggest city, Canada Post told CBC. The spike has prompted the Crown corporation to wrap dozens of the signature red rectangles in plastic to keep customers from depositing mail in damaged or unsecured boxes.
What is Multiplex Housing
For the purposes of this study, it is housing with 2, 3, or 4 units in a single building. This housing type is also referred to as a duplex, triplex, or fourplex. These homes could be rental or condominium units and they could either be in the form of converted houses or purpose-built as a multiplex.
Multiplex Survey
Follow this link to complete the survey online.
You can also e-mail your comments to EHON@toronto.ca by March 10, 2023.
1685 Bayview Avenue appears to be leased
Local shutterbug and avid cyclist, Rudy Limeback captured and tweeted photos of a cement truck on its side on Bayview Avenue, south of Moore Avenue Monday afternoon.
Toronto fire responded to a collision at Bayview and Moore just after noon today. All lanes of Bayview Avenue had to be closed in order to facilitate the clean up.
cement truck rollover coming up Bayview Ave at Moore
not sure when it happened, these pics taken at 1:45pm as the recovery process begins pic.twitter.com/rqAjBkkjok
— Rudy Limeback (@rudydotca) February 27, 2023
A new high-end nail salon, Providénce Nail Atelier, has opened at 1515A Bayview Ave, Unit 202. It’s by reservation only. “Atelier” means an artist’s studio/workshop.
Buono Ristorante, now open at 1566 Bayview Avenue
Verdi, Bayview’s stalwart Italian restaurant at 1566 Bayview Avenue has been rebranded as Buono Ristorante. The kitchen has been renovated and front of house refreshed. Looking good!
1685 Bayview Avenue appears to be leased
The extra large space that was formerly home to macFAB at 1685 Bayview Avenue appears to be leased. All the windows have been papered over, but there are no hints about who may be moving in. Let the guessing game begin! …let us know if you have any tips 😉
Geoff Kettel has compiled a handy list of public consulation meetings and information regarding development applications in the Leaside, Davisville Village and Sherwood Park neighbourhoods.
Expanding Housing Opportunities in Neighbourhoods – Multiplexes
A proposed policy change to allow multiple units in areas previously zoned for single family units
In addition:
Feb 22nd North York Community Council
Thank you Geoff!
Toronto Hydro outage map, February 14, 2023 2:30pm.
A 9:21pm tweet from Toronto Hydro stated that it was damaged equipment that caused a power outage affecting a large section of midtown.
“Crews are on site completing an assessment of damaged equipment in the following approx. boundaries: Glencairn Ave. south to St. Clair Ave. E. & Avenue Rd. east to Mount Pleasant Rd. Customers in this area will be experiencing an outage as a result. We appreciate your patience.”
They later warned that “customers should be prepared to be without power through the night.” Tweets from area residents confirm that the outage has darkened Eglinton Ave. East at Bayview Ave. as well.
Toronto Hydro has updated the public Tuesday to say that the damaged equipment was caused by “a fire in an underground cable chamber”. At noon on Tuesday, the affected area was still in the dark.
Update from Toronto Hydro at 1:31 PM · Feb 14, 2023
“Crews have completed repairs. The next step in the restoration process involves testing the equipment to ensure it’s working safely & reliably. If all goes according to plan, we’re aiming for an estimated time of restoration of approximately 4 p.m.”
Update from Toronto Hydro at 5:16 PM · Feb 14, 2023
“The majority of customers have now been restored. The remaining customers are being brought back in stages. We have all hands on deck — multiple crews are working as quickly and safely as possible.”
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following news release:
Project Area /City of Toronto
Toronto City Council voted in favour of making the ActiveTO Midtown Complete Street Pilot on Yonge Street between Bloor Street and Davisville Avenue permanent, with several changes to address the immediate concerns of local residents and businesses.
The City of Toronto’s ActiveTO Midtown Complete Street Pilot is an example of a Complete Streets project that accommodates all road users, enhances local neighbourhood context and character, and delivers on Council’s commitments to the Vision Zero Road Safety Plan and the TransformTO Climate Action Strategy.
Mayor John Tory and a majority of City Councillors did support several requests for changes to help improve the bike lanes and address legitimate concerns raised by local residents.
Changes include:
Source: thecrosstown.ca
An Eglinton Crosstown LRT construction notice has announced that Rawlinson Avenue will finally open at Eglinton Avenue East in late-February 2023.
What Work is Taking Place?
In approximately late-February 2023, Rawlinson Avenue will reopen at Eglinton Avenue East. All traffic lanes and turns will be reinstated at the Rawlinson-Eglinton intersection (refer to map above). No further traffic changes at this intersection are expected as a result of Crosstown construction.
What to expect
Access to Eglinton Avenue East from Rawlinson Avenue will be reinstated. Noise from relocation of fencing, equipment, and materials can be expected during this work.
Hours of Work
• In approximately late-February 2023.
• This work may be rescheduled due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Traffic Details
• Rawlinson Avenue will open at Eglinton Avenue East.
• All traffic lanes and turns at the intersection will be reinstated.
Pedestrian Details
• No changes to the current pedestrian routes are expected as a result of this work.
InsideOut Health & Fitness invites you to come out for a fun winter night in Leaside this Thursday, February 9th, 2023. The “Move For Heart Winter Dance Party” will be held at Amsterdam Brewery. Advance tickets are available while they last. Please use PROMO CODE: 5HEART for advance purchase.
Register online by clicking link here
Details:
Thursday February 9, 2023 – 7pm to 11pm
Amsterdam Brewery, 45 Esandar Drive
Featuring:
Free Drink, Dance Lesson, DJ, Games + Prizes!
Artistic rendering of the proposed redesign of the Leaside Bridge, looking east over the Don Valley. /City of Toronto
From toronto.ca/Millwood
The City of Toronto is planning state-of-good-repair work on Millwood Road, Pape Avenue and Donlands Avenue due to the poor condition of the roads. Separately, Metrolinx is planning construction work at the Millwood Road and Overlea Boulevard intersection. Millwood Road provides a vital connection between Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park and Leaside neighbourhoods and Downtown. The upcoming projects provide an opportunity to redesign the street and make improvements.
Map of the project area /City of Toronto
Public feedback, along with technical considerations and City policies and guidelines, will be considered in decisions to be made by staff and City Council in March 2023. Subject to approval, installation would be carried out in phases, with the first phase of changes starting in 2023 followed by road construction.
Virtual Public Meeting
The Virtual Public Meeting will include a presentation followed by a Question and Answer period.
Date: February 6, 2023
Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Join online:
Register – Virtual Public Meeting – February 6, 2023
To join by phone (audio only): Call 416-915-6530 and enter access code 2463 822 6881. Learn more about participating in City of Toronto virtual engagement events. To request accommodation, or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact us at 416-338-1066 or millwood@toronto.ca.
Pop-up Events
Date: February 13 and 16, 2023
Time: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Location: East York Town Centre, 45 Overlea Blvd. (across from Scotiabank, near Entrance 2)
Feedback
Complete the online feedback survey before February 21, 2023. Contact the City to request a printed copy of the survey. The survey is available in English, Urdu and Greek.
Consultation Materials
