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Thursday, November 25, 2010
Monday, November 1, 2010
The second ice pad at Leaside closer to becoming a reality
The goal of opening a second ice pad at Leaside Gardens moved one big step closer this past month as the City of Toronto named the architectural firm that will oversee the design phase of the project.
It was the generous financial contribution from a community family wishing to remain anonymous that enabled the arena board to persuade the City of Toronto to move forward with tendering for an architect. Ten qualified bids were received and members of the expansion committee worked closely with city officials to review the bids. Last week it was made public that the firm of WGD Architects Inc. of Toronto has been awarded the contract. You can read more about the firm at their website www.wgdarchitects.com. The firm’s principals Richard Dabrus and Brian Gregersen have already met twice with the expansion committee’s project working group.
Public Consultation Meeting November 30th: As a follow up to the initial information meeting on May 5th, the expansion committee will host a second public consultation meeting on Tuesday, November 30th in the William Lea Room at 7 p.m. at which the architects and city officials will be present. This will be a chance for our user groups and the local Leaside and East York community to learn about the process, make suggestions, raise concerns and, generally, to have input into the new facility within the parameters of location, design and cost that have already been set.
Fundraising Campaign – Volunteer Required
The Leaside Gardens Board of Management is searching for a candidate to fill a key volunteer role on the campaign. This person will act as a part-time administrator, arranging meetings, keeping track of commitments made and donations received, and generally working closely with the campaign cabinet and fundraising team throughout the duration of the campaign. It is hoped that a person with the necessary skills and enthusiasm to fill this role in a part-time, volunteer capacity may be found among the members and friends of our three main user groups. For further information or to express your interest, please contact expansion committee chair Paul Mercer at pmercer@mercermyers.ca.
Arena Board Vacancy: Finally, there is currently one vacancy on the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Board of Management. The arena board is currently accepting applications from interested community members to fill this vacancy. Please send your letter and/or résumé to my attention at the arena office 1073 Millwood Road TORONTO, Ontario M4G 1X6 or email Brooke Biscoe, Arena Board Chair, at leasidegardens@on.aibn.com. The deadline to submit your application is 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 18th. Interviews will be held the evening of Monday November 22, 2010
from the Leaside Arena Board Chair Brooke Biscoe's newsletter, Nov. 1, 2010.
It was the generous financial contribution from a community family wishing to remain anonymous that enabled the arena board to persuade the City of Toronto to move forward with tendering for an architect. Ten qualified bids were received and members of the expansion committee worked closely with city officials to review the bids. Last week it was made public that the firm of WGD Architects Inc. of Toronto has been awarded the contract. You can read more about the firm at their website www.wgdarchitects.com. The firm’s principals Richard Dabrus and Brian Gregersen have already met twice with the expansion committee’s project working group.
Public Consultation Meeting November 30th: As a follow up to the initial information meeting on May 5th, the expansion committee will host a second public consultation meeting on Tuesday, November 30th in the William Lea Room at 7 p.m. at which the architects and city officials will be present. This will be a chance for our user groups and the local Leaside and East York community to learn about the process, make suggestions, raise concerns and, generally, to have input into the new facility within the parameters of location, design and cost that have already been set.
Fundraising Campaign – Volunteer Required
The Leaside Gardens Board of Management is searching for a candidate to fill a key volunteer role on the campaign. This person will act as a part-time administrator, arranging meetings, keeping track of commitments made and donations received, and generally working closely with the campaign cabinet and fundraising team throughout the duration of the campaign. It is hoped that a person with the necessary skills and enthusiasm to fill this role in a part-time, volunteer capacity may be found among the members and friends of our three main user groups. For further information or to express your interest, please contact expansion committee chair Paul Mercer at pmercer@mercermyers.ca.
Arena Board Vacancy: Finally, there is currently one vacancy on the Leaside Memorial Community Gardens Board of Management. The arena board is currently accepting applications from interested community members to fill this vacancy. Please send your letter and/or résumé to my attention at the arena office 1073 Millwood Road TORONTO, Ontario M4G 1X6 or email Brooke Biscoe, Arena Board Chair, at leasidegardens@on.aibn.com. The deadline to submit your application is 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 18th. Interviews will be held the evening of Monday November 22, 2010
from the Leaside Arena Board Chair Brooke Biscoe's newsletter, Nov. 1, 2010.
Friday, June 25, 2010
Facts On Home Buyers
Here’s some fresh data from CMHC’s newly-released Renovation and Home Purchase Report:
6% of Canadian households bought a home in 2009
43% were first-time buyers (up from 36% in 2008)
35% of buyers were age 18-34
66% bought a home that was more expensive than their previous residence; 22% bought a less expensive home
59% bought a larger home; 24% downsized
74% bought an existing home; 22% bought new construction
55% purchased a single-detached home; 18% bought an apartment condo
5% of households intend to buy in 2010; 53% of those are renters
42% of those intending to purchase, plan to make a down payment of 20% or more.
The report surveyed 5-10 metropolitan areas across the country.
6% of Canadian households bought a home in 2009
43% were first-time buyers (up from 36% in 2008)
35% of buyers were age 18-34
66% bought a home that was more expensive than their previous residence; 22% bought a less expensive home
59% bought a larger home; 24% downsized
74% bought an existing home; 22% bought new construction
55% purchased a single-detached home; 18% bought an apartment condo
5% of households intend to buy in 2010; 53% of those are renters
42% of those intending to purchase, plan to make a down payment of 20% or more.
The report surveyed 5-10 metropolitan areas across the country.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Support the Flemingdon Park Food Bank
Hundreds of people will join hands for the Friends of Flemingdon Food Bank Charity Walk to raise money to assist the Flemingdon Community Food Bank.
On Sunday, June 13th 2010, a coalition of community organisations, agencies, faith communities, local businesses, politicians and concerned residents will be coming together with a shared goal: to assist the Food Bank in becoming sustainable once again so that no individual, child or family is deprived of their basic right to food.
The food bank is one of the largest in the city- serving 200 families a week. The Food Bank was initially run by the Red Cross. When they left the community, the Anglican Ministry ran the Food Bank from the Don Mills Plaza. It recently moved to 10 Gateway Boulevard, located at the corner of Don Mills Road and Gateway Boulevard. A coalition of Muslim organizations and Christian churches have since formed the new corporation known as the Flemingdon Community Food Bank.
Date: Sunday, June 13, 2010
Time: 12:00 p.m. registration, 1:00 p.m. opening kickoff followed by a 2.5 kilometer walk through the Flemingdon Park Neighborhood.
Rain or Shine
Location: Flemingdon Park (western field’s hydro land)
747 Don Mills Road
On Sunday, June 13th 2010, a coalition of community organisations, agencies, faith communities, local businesses, politicians and concerned residents will be coming together with a shared goal: to assist the Food Bank in becoming sustainable once again so that no individual, child or family is deprived of their basic right to food.
The food bank is one of the largest in the city- serving 200 families a week. The Food Bank was initially run by the Red Cross. When they left the community, the Anglican Ministry ran the Food Bank from the Don Mills Plaza. It recently moved to 10 Gateway Boulevard, located at the corner of Don Mills Road and Gateway Boulevard. A coalition of Muslim organizations and Christian churches have since formed the new corporation known as the Flemingdon Community Food Bank.
Date: Sunday, June 13, 2010
Time: 12:00 p.m. registration, 1:00 p.m. opening kickoff followed by a 2.5 kilometer walk through the Flemingdon Park Neighborhood.
Rain or Shine
Location: Flemingdon Park (western field’s hydro land)
747 Don Mills Road
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Garage Sale for Shelter at Royal LePage, 1391 Bayview Sat. May 15, 8-2
Our National Garage Sale for the Shelter Foundation is happening this Saturday May 15th, 2010 (8am – 2pm). It takes place once again in our parking lot next to the office (1391 Bayview Ave.) and we have lots of treasures and bargains for sale!! (over 2 PODS full). Come out for coffee, baked goods, face painting, hot dogs, pop, great raffle prizes and MUCH MUCH MORE!!
Proceeds from the event will be donated to our local women’s shelter and to provincial grassroots violence prevention programs for youth and children. The recipient of our efforts is Interval House in Toronto.
The National Garage Sale for Shelter is a fun community charity event that promises something for everyone!
Royal LePage strongly believes in the importance of giving back to our communities! We are proud of the fact that Royal LePage is the ONLY Canadian real estate company to have our own charitable Foundation. All of the administrative costs of the Foundation are generously underwritten by Royal LePage so that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to helping the local women’s shelter.
Last year 88 offices across Canada raised over $120,000 from 200 sales. With your help we can shatter that record in 2010 !
Thank you for helping us restore hope to women and children in need in our community. Together we can make a difference.
See you Saturday. Fingers crossed for SUN!!!
Proceeds from the event will be donated to our local women’s shelter and to provincial grassroots violence prevention programs for youth and children. The recipient of our efforts is Interval House in Toronto.
The National Garage Sale for Shelter is a fun community charity event that promises something for everyone!
Royal LePage strongly believes in the importance of giving back to our communities! We are proud of the fact that Royal LePage is the ONLY Canadian real estate company to have our own charitable Foundation. All of the administrative costs of the Foundation are generously underwritten by Royal LePage so that 100% of every dollar donated goes directly to helping the local women’s shelter.
Last year 88 offices across Canada raised over $120,000 from 200 sales. With your help we can shatter that record in 2010 !
Thank you for helping us restore hope to women and children in need in our community. Together we can make a difference.
See you Saturday. Fingers crossed for SUN!!!
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Important Information regarding Energy Retrofit Program
Effective March 31, 2010, the Government of Canada ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program is no longer accepting bookings for pre-retrofit evaluations. The program will continue to be administered until March 31, 2011. If you have already booked an appointment for a pre-retrofit evaluation, have completed an evaluation or applied for re-entry to the program, you remain eligible to apply for a grant.
Homeowners in Ontario may still qualify for grants of up to $5,000 for energy retrofits through the provincial program.
Homeowners in Ontario may still qualify for grants of up to $5,000 for energy retrofits through the provincial program.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Progress on the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
The TTC and the City of Toronto have completed the Environmental Project Report (EPR) for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT. The thirty-three kilometre LRT line will provide modern, accessible, and comfortable transit service along Eglinton Avenue from the Kennedy Subway Station in the east to Pearson International Airport in the west.
The Environmental Project Report for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will be available on the project website http://www.toronto.ca/involved/projects/eglinton_crosstown_lrt/index.htm for a 30-day review period beginning March 12, 2010. Interested persons are encouraged to review the project documents and provide comments by April 11, 2010.
Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Transit City Department-TTC, (416) 392-6900, Eglintontransit@ttc.ca
The Environmental Project Report for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT will be available on the project website http://www.toronto.ca/involved/projects/eglinton_crosstown_lrt/index.htm for a 30-day review period beginning March 12, 2010. Interested persons are encouraged to review the project documents and provide comments by April 11, 2010.
Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Transit City Department-TTC, (416) 392-6900, Eglintontransit@ttc.ca
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