To ensure a successful debut in Toronto‘s condo market, an A-team of designers was brought together to style The High Park. The 11-storey mid-rise planned for 1990 Bloor St. W., just across from the 161-hectare High Park — the largest park within the city. It is the first such project by development firm North Drive. […]
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Junction Gem
Stunning Junction reno retaining traditional elegance character. The open concept gourmet kitchen has granite counters, stainless steel appliances, centre island and heated floors. Walk from the dining room through French doors to a large deck and beautifully landscaped private back yard oasis. The spacious living room has a handsome brick fireplace, French doors and overlooks […]
Buy into Local Value-Boosting
So, how’s business? When I ask that question of independent business owners-and I always do because these frontline professionals know what’s going on locally-I get an earful about what the economy has meant to their bottom line and their plans for the future. Working to maintain status quo in 2012 when customers spent less, costs […]
Runnymede Fire Station Survives – For Now
Neighbourhood residents can breathe a sigh of relief as city council voted to save the Runnymede fire station during its budget meeting Wednesday, Jan. 16. While approving Toronto’s 2013 operating budget, city council voted to restore 83 frontline firefighter positions and to maintain fire trucks slated for removal from five stations as part of the […]
West Toronto Schools To Get Millions in Government Funding
School council representatives are rejoicing in the wake of the Ontario Ministry of Education’s announcement of an $8.2 million funding injection announced last week, for additions at Keele Street & Swansea Public Schools. The funding is in addition to the $2.6 million in full-day kindergarten capital funding for the two schools, according to ministry spokesperson […]
Swansea Plaza Condo Development Plan Approved
The development application for the condo development on the site of the old Swansea Plaza at 34-50 Southport Street has been approved by Etobicoke York Community Council. After more than 10 years since the abandonment of the plaza, and after two earlier tries by another developer, it looks like construction will actually take place sometime […]
