The preservation of culture and identity is important to many business owners and residents in Little Jamaica. But some say that a development plan the city has in mind might not be the right solution. The plan refers to the Eglinton West corridor, a culturally significant hub for many immigrants of Caribbean and African descent.
As a contentious proposal for a 79-storey residential high-rise in Toronto on Yorkville’s Mink Mile along Bloor Street West heads for an appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal, the local business community maintains that the towering development falls short of what’s expected for a world-class shopping district. “We feel that the retail space is very
On what was once the site of the Jarvis family’s country estate (who Jarvis Street is named after), the framework of what would become the community of Rosedale began in 1853 when William Jarvis subdivided his land to create Rose Park — Canada’s first garden suburb. Named after Rosedale villa, where wild roses grew in
The development proposed for the grounds of Tyndale University at 3377 Bayview Ave. is being challenged by city of Toronto staff and looks set for a showdown at the Ontario Land Tribunal. The development is notable as the first project for Markee Developments, which is co-founded by Jennifer Keesmaat, the city’s former chief planner. The
Toronto certainly needs more rapid transit but, as we have learned from the Crosstown link on Eglinton, construction can cause significant problems over many years. And it seems that the Ontario line subway will cause even more difficulty. The Ontario line will run from Don Mills and Eglinton, down through Thorncliffe Park, Pape Avenue to
There’s never been a better time to plan an outing within the province, thanks to the Ontario staycation tax credit recently introduced by the provincial government. Residents who opt to vacation locally until Dec. 31 can claim 20 per cent personal income tax credit on eligible accommodation expenses of up to $1,000 per individual, or
Something magical happens when you head east from downtown Toronto. As you cross the bridge over the Don Valley Parkway, the city’s looming financial district shrinks into a framed photograph as the tall buildings of the city’s core slope down to meet lower, smaller buildings. Welcome to life on a human scale; to the open
It’s hard to imagine what Toronto will look like in five years, let alone a neighbourhood such as Chinatown. The most pessimistic of Torontonians might joke that the city will be nothing but dispensary chains and condominiums in the future. Still, there are others here fighting to preserve the unique cultural heritage of Toronto’s neighbourhoods
Food inequality is a known problem but is often ignored when it comes to pricey farmer’s markets. The new Afro-Caribbean Farmer’s Market at 1531 Eglinton Ave. W. and Oakwood aims to solve this problem by providing fresh produce to everyone in Little Jamaica through a new currency accepted at the market called Callaloo Cash. While
A decision on a zoning-bylaw amendment that would pave the way for a controversial nine-story development in the Queen’s Park area, as well as the destruction of the McLaughlin Planetarium, has been deferred pending a study of the area’s cultural heritage landscape. The University of Toronto has submitted an application to build a nine-story institutional
A third condominium has been revealed for the Galleria on the Park super-development at Dufferin and Dupont. The dramatic tower features a flatiron design in a nod to the area’s unique industrial heritage. Flatiron buildings are characterized by their distinctive triangular shape. The most prominent of the species was constructed in New York City at
A semi-detached Victorian located in one of the city’s designated heritage conservation districts has hit the market in Toronto. The address 76 Willcocks St. was built in 1880 in Harbord Village and still retains much of its historical charm after the owners invested a casual $400,000 into modern upgrades. There are three bedrooms and three
Long-time indie music hotspot and legendary nachos purveyor, Sneaky Dee’s, is the next small business to face property development closure. The city recently received a development proposal for 419 College St. (the location of Sneaky Dee’s) that will include a 13-storey mixed-use condo building. The proposal includes 169 condo units that will span 13,009 square metres
An application has been submitted to the city for major office conversion to the historic Jarvis house in midtown Toronto. The site at 1067 Yonge St. in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation district was purchased for $12.5 million in December 2018 at an auction sale. The new owner is Aubrey Dan, a Tony Award-winning producer
As we settle into self isolation at home, the crisis didn’t really take hold in Canada until mid March. That’s when we shut our offices down and most followed shortly thereafter. By that time most of the first quarter had been put in the books. Sales levels are in line with past quarters. The number
Crews & Tangos, Toronto’s favourite drag bar, is facing off against a possible development, and fans of the club are joining in to support the Village mainstay. According to the Church and Wellesley Neighbourhood Association [CWNA], Graywood Group (the developer that owns Crews & Tangos’ location, along with surrounding properties) is looking into submitting a
10 | Wallace Emerson Wallace Emerson, between Dufferin Street and Lansdowne Avenue and Bloor Street and Dupont Street, offers similar affordability to the east end with a bit more of an urban feel, and is set for booming growth in the coming years. THE COST Freeman noted that the area is nestled right in the
For a long time, unless you were intentionally willing to cough up tourist-level dollars on high tea at the Ritz or a classic steak and cocktail at Morton’s, you’d be more likely to dine outside your hotel, given the choice. After all, hotel restaurants were hotel restaurants: cavernous, empty, expensive and just a little bit
Yorkville is set to undergo major changes in its future with increased densification and more high-end brands in the area — and one developer is leading the way. First Capital Realty has become a big influence in the direction of Yorkville after acquiring up to 400,000 square feet of property in the area with a
Supernova Ballroom is a groovy, jewel-toned, ’70s inspired cocktail bar at Bay and Adelaide in the heart of the Financial District. This disco-themed bar is not only awe-inspiring because of its retro theme, celebratory cocktails and grandiose heritage interior, but Supernova is also making drinking sustainable. Kelsey Ramage, owner and operator of Supernova Ballroom, cut
Jump Restaurant, part of the Oliver & Bonacini empire, is a financial district staple when it comes to high-quality cuisine. Jump specializes in modern North American cuisine with Italian influences, which results in bold, flavourful food. Putting its own take on traditional favourites, like handmade pastas and high grade cuts of meat, Jump only uses
The city’s most insightful experts convened for our 12th annual event in front of a live audience at the Rotman School of Management
Tony Award–winning producer has already begun renovations on midtown property
The future of a controversial development application to demolish a heritage property in order to build a modern condo building at the site of 5, 7 and 9 Dale Ave., in the South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District, is closer to being decided.
Controversy has hit Forest Hill Collegiate Institute (FHCI) after a banner made to recognize Jewish History Month was removed from the school’s foyer and relocated to the library. The banner resembled the Israeli flag and had “Jewish History Month” written on it in English and Hebrew. It hung for a week in the main foyer,
