Dunlap debate heats up with development plan
Recently released plans for the David Dunlap Observatory site have residents up in arms.
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Home Depot store to be appealed by city
The City of Toronto will be asking for permission to appeal a decision from the Ontario Municipal Board that would allow a Home Depot store to be built on lands zoned for employment purposes only.
York Region to back Buttonville Airport?
Recent talks between Buttonville Airport’s president and York Region could keep the airstrip operational through regional support.
Organized crime plagues Leaside
Paula King thought locking her car doors would be sufficient to prevent auto theft.
Thornhill drivers win dubious distinction
When it comes to driving accidents, the community of Thornhill is the province’s worst according to a recently released study.
Police offer $50,000 for information
in a desperate attempt to solve the murder of 18-year-old Keegan “Speckz” Allen that took place over two years ago, police recently announced a $50,000 reward for information that could lead to the arrest of the gunman.
100-year-old detailing allegedly removed
The Owner of a house that was built for John Bayne Maclean, founder of Maclean’s magazine, has been accused of removing some historic elements, a move that could make it more difficult to designate it as a heritage building. The heritage designation may prevent the owner from gaining a permit to demolish the 100-year-old-structure.
Richmond Hill business linked to Ponzi scheme
A Richmond Hill business has been linked to a multi-million dollar fraud scheme.
User groups may have to face off for ice time
A recent council decision that requires all city-owned arenas to submit their ice allocation plans to the city may cause user groups to have to face off for private ice time.
Plumbing incident causes fire, destroys mansion
An inferno has left 9 Lauderdale Dr., near Bayview Avenue and York Mill Road, demolished, with a roof that has collapsed into the mansion and four walls filled with debris.
$5 million donation will fund new sports centre
The Prosserman Jewish Community Centre is set to receive a $5 million addition thanks to a donation by the families of David Cynamon and Howard Sokoloski.
Plans for Hoggs Hollow park to be presented
Designs plans to transform a portion of the overflow public parking lot adjacent to the Miller Tavern into parkland are slated to be unveiled to the community in the near future.