Development
SAHIL: At one point it looked dead
The story of SAHIL part 2 At the end of last month’s Part 1, banks had refused to provide loans to the planners of SAHIL, at Bayview and McRae, because they were unfamiliar with the …more
Month: February 2016
Food
SAHIL 3 took a short walk
We chose Vero Trattoria, an Italian restaurant that has been a feature on Bayview for the past seven years. My wife and I have enjoyed eating there several times over the years. Under new ownership …more
Development
33 Laird plan has a serious problem
The drive to re-vamp the east side of Laird Dr. for retail continues unabated. The latest is an official plan and zoning by-law amendment application for 33 Laird, at the corner with Canvarco, for which …more
City Councillor
We need more crossing guards
The appallingly dangerous driving practices of many travelling on Leaside roads and the corresponding concern for pedestrian safety has generated many requests to increase the number of crossing guards at busier intersections. Staff Sgt. Moyer …more
Business
This letter writer has a good point
The Eaton Centre is open 78.5 hours a week, 52 weeks of the year. Closed only on Christmas Day, every store is open the other 364 days of the year, rain or shine. If I …more
Churches
Syrian refugee family arrivals here have started
**UPDATE: The St. Augustine refugee family arrived January 15. The St. Anselm family was to arrive January 21. The Church of St. Augustine, on Bayview, has partnered with St. Matthew’s Church, in Riverdale, and knew …more