By submitting a revised application, one of Toronto’s most prominent families has temporarily escaped a final deadline from the city to remove an 18-foot fence on Burton Avenue that goes against bylaw rules and has drawn the protest of neighbours.
THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL licensing and standards division is cracking down on illegal, temporary advertising signs in North York.
It’ll be business as usual for ‘Finch Store’, a small corner store/cafe near Ossington Avenue and Harbord Street. The store was in danger of being shut down after someone sent an anonymous complaint about the store to the city’s Municipal Licensing and Standards division. According to an employee of the store, the complaint against the
A corner store and cafe near Ossington Avenue and Harbord Street is receiving tons of social media support after news that someone sent an anonymous complaint about the shop to the city’s Municipal Licensing and Standards division. According to an employee of the store, the complaint against the owners of ‘Finch Store’ at 42 Dewson
The city of Toronto is set to make changes to its noise bylaw after a lengthy review and some are concerned the new rules could put a serious damper on outdoor music festivals. It was announced that the city of Toronto is currently reviewing its noise regulations. Specifically, the city is looking into its regulations
Once again, a city councillor is pushing to allow the drinking of alcohol in Toronto parks. Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise, is moving a motion that recommends two things. One, that the city parks department connect with local councillors to determine which wards will host a pilot project and work with those
Toronto’s medical officer of health has lifted a closure order on Adamson Barbecue after the restaurant defied COVID-19 laws and opened for indoor and outdoor dining three days in a row. The owner, Adam Skelly, was arrested and charged on Nov. 26. Despite closure orders lifting, Adamson Barbecue cannot continue to operate immediately. The restaurant
Business owners on Eglinton, which have been suffering due to the continued construction for the Crosstown LRT, are now facing another obstacle. The City of Toronto is proposing a dramatic fee increase for patio and market displays, which would directly impact patio permit–holding businesses. A public consultation meeting was scheduled for Jan. 30.
Hoarding has become a problem in virtually every Toronto neighborhood, and it often adversely affects the health and safety of the hoarder, animals and neighbours, along with the community’s property values and quality of life.
Recently in the area, residents contacted my office with fraud concerns as they had received a notice in the mail stating, “City of Toronto Bylaw Mandatory Downspout Disconnection — Final Notice.”
Mint Bar on Eglinton Ave. E. was convicted on one charge of operating a nightclub without a licence
A hearing that was to deal with alleged bylaw infractions at Mint Bar on Eglinton Avenue East has been adjourned to Feb. 29
Mint Bar, a local establishment that has been the subject of numerous noise complaints, has a Dec. 13 court date.
Neighbours living on a residential street in the Bridle Path area are concerned that a local physician is running a psychiatry practice from her home without the home being appropriately zoned.
Fights are commonplace when it comes to property lines and privacy
Toronto and East York Community Council will have the chance to reverse the city’s recent decision to deny a permit for a sidewalk cafe at 1214 Queen St. W. On April 5, the Gladstone House (formerly the Gladstone Hotel) applied for a sidewalk cafe permit for 113.04 square metres—which would accommodate approximately 95 patrons—alongside a
Ontario’s got a bit of good news yesterday when it was announced that a kangaroo that went missing was found and in good health. But, some, including the head of the Toronto Zoo, are asking why the kangaroo was put in that position. In the wee hours of the morning on Dec. 4, Durham Regional
Over a month ago, New York City’s new Airbnb and short-term rental rules came into effect — a move that is likely to dramatically decrease the more than 40,000 such units available and, in so doing, massively increase the rental stock in a city grappling with housing affordability. It’s a situation that is playing out
Wild horses might not have been able to drag Gino Vannelli away from his girl, but a painting of one wasn’t enough for one Scarborough e-bike rider to keep him from a bunch of fine from Toronto Police Service for his careless driving. TPS traffic enforcement officer PC Papadopoulos put up a post on social
In an attempt to boost business for Toronto restaurants that have taken a series of serious economic hits stemming from COVID-19 protocols, the City of Toronto today (July 29) announced a new and free restaurant program called DineTOgether. DineTOgether’s aim is to support the recovery of Toronto restaurants and will take place from Friday, Sept.
Later this year, Canada will formally legalize cannabis across the country, making the future unclear for dispensaries.
Since a dramatic patio fee increase for businesses across Toronto was proposed by City of Toronto Municipal Licensing & Standards (ML&S) department in late January, restaurant owners have been nervously anticipating the city’s revised report due this spring.
Nearly 40 venomous snakes were found in the home of a North York resident, which were promptly removed by City of Toronto staff last month.
Construction noise is an ongoing problem in the city. In 2015, City of Toronto Municipal Licensing & Standards division conducted a survey with almost 1,000 responses and found 82.5 per cent considered noise a problem. Fifty-four per cent made formal complaints, and construction was listed as the most disruptive of all city noises.
For more than a year, residents living near the house have been complaining about noise violations and disruptive behaviour by renters staying at the property.
