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Bayview bridge reborn

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For almost 46 years, Ron Sidon has grown accustomed to the sight of the Bayview Pedestrian Bridge, having travelled under it more times than he can count. So when Sidon heard that the bridge would have to be redone and that donors were needed, he didn’t hesitate to contact his tennis friends at the Bayview … Continued

Strength in community

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Community, suggests Ruth Cohen, is good medicine — maybe the best. And keeping people engaged, especially those most at risk of being cast aside from that community, is what keeps the whole intact and healthy. In essence, that’s what earned her an enthusiastic nomination for the Bhayana Family Foundation Award from United Way. It might … Continued

Wilson-Avenue condo calls residents to action

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The Old Orchard Grove Residents Association (OOGRA) has been revitalized after a 17-storey condominium development at 228 Wilson Ave. spurred some concerns about possible intensification south of Wilson.  The 2013 rezoning of Wilson Avenue, which allows for more development between Avenue Road and Bathurst Street, came to residents’ attention during discussions concerning the new condominium. … Continued

Possibility of York Mills Walmart raises concerns

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For months, a development site at the corner of Lesmill Road and York Mills Road has sat untouched. In 2014, a building was razed and the site is currently being cleared of debris and prepared for construction of some sort. The big question is what sort.   If SmartCentres leasing material is any indication, a … Continued

Midtown to get parking and traffic relief

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It sounds like new mayor John Tory and Midtown councillor Josh Matlow are on the same page regarding parking enforcement and its impact on traffic congestion. A new six-point plan should provide relief for weary midtown commuters used to being stuck behind delivery vehicles during rush hour. The first of the six is a policy … Continued

Observatory site iconic, naturalists say

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Another issue concerning the venerable York Region site of the David Dunlap Observatory (DDO) is gaining traction. First there was the issue of the preservation of the DDO lands. This time, the Richmond Hill Naturalists (RHN) are getting involved.  In this case, the question is one of heritage, and it’s centred around the observatory’s administrative … Continued