You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter These incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks There were five residential break and enters reported in the district from Feb Toronto Police Service received 31 reports of a break-in at a home between Feb including five in the district of Etobicoke In total 187 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 82.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Sunset Avenue and Westleigh Crescent on Wednesday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Alderwood in 2025 Three break-ins were reported at these locations: an apartment near Capri Road and The East Mall on Tuesday an apartment near Cordova Avenue and Mabelle Avenue on Wednesday a house near Rathburn Road and The East Mall on Friday There have been five residential break and enters reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Chetta Place and Dixon Road on Tuesday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Kingsview Village-The Westway in 2025 Find out where residential break and enters were reported in East York, North York, Old Toronto, Scarborough and York This story was automatically generated using open data collected and maintained by Toronto Police Service. The incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks, but recent crime data is preliminary and subject to change upon further police investigation The locations have been offset to the nearest intersection and no personal information has been included for privacy reasons Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account Anyone with any skin in Toronto's real estate game has been holding out hope that the city's dormant market will pick back up with the arrival of lower interest rates it seems that buyer interest is ramping up for at least some housing types in some areas New stats from RE/MAX outline the parts of the country where sales volumes and/or prices of houses are slowly on the rise and while values are escalating most rapidly in the Vancouver area certain GTA communities are not far behind "With first-time buyers locked out of the country's most expensive housing markets, move-up/down buyers and investors have been fuelling detached home-buying activity in the first six months of 2024 in the Greater Toronto Area," RE/MAX's release from Thursday explains the firm found that a total of 30 per cent "reported an upswing in the number of detached housing sales in the first half of the year while close to 40 per cent of markets reported an increase in values." Around 34 per cent of downtown Toronto proper saw either stable sales or an uptick in sales with detached homes in the city "leading the other regions in rebounding sales momentum." The neighbourhoods where things are heating up the most are Dufferin Grove the Bay Street Corridor and Waterfront Communities where 54.2 per cent more houses changed hands than during the first half of 2023 Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park saw a 36.4 per cent bump in sales numbers Corso Italia-Davenport and Weston-Pellam Park saw activity rise 19.1 per cent from last year the city saw 26,000 fewer home sales than the 10-year average "Vibrant downtown/midtown communities remain a perennial favourite among purchasers in Toronto who are vying for detached properties in coveted blue-chip neighbourhoods.. as well as gentrified areas," RE/MAX's experts write "The ongoing evolution of Toronto's blue-chip neighbourhoods continues to prop up demand as buyers at all price points are drawn to their attractive walkability scores RE/MAX says about 29 per cent of neighbourhoods in downtown T.O have seen detached home costs climb so far this year The largest jumps were seen in Kingsway South and Eringate-Centennial-West Deane (+9.1 per cent to an average of $1,824,330); and Scugog in Durham Region (+9.3 per cent to an average $1,090,069) "Many purchasers in today's market are first-time trade-up buyers townhomes or link dwellings to detached housing," the report says "This cohort has been fortunate in the sense that the entry-level price range has been relatively sheltered from downward pressure and has made the step up to a single-detached ownership less onerous than in past years first-time trade-up buyers were active in various pockets and price points." RE/MAX Gold Realty Inc., Brokerage/Strata.ca Many of Toronto’s main commercial drags are experiencing rapid intensification with a number of residential towers to rise along Dundas West One such addition will be an eight-storey mixed use building at 5140 - 5146 Dundas St just steps from the intersection of Kipling and Bloor An Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment have been submitted to the City by Walker Dragicevic Associates Limited on behalf of an entity known as 5140 Dundas West Limited for the mid-rise tower which will bring 59 residential units to the neighbourhood Unit types will be largely one- and two-bed floorplans with an additional four three-bedroom units Designed by Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc. the build will reach 25.5 m high (not including the mechanical penthouse) All existing properties on the site’s four-parcel assembly -- including local watering hole St as well as a two-storey retail and office building -- are set to be demolished The building will run along the north side of Dundas with living units to be located between the second and eight storeys The property will be setback approximately 4.16 m from the street Rendering: Moffet & Duncan Architects Inc It will also add 41 vehicle parking spaces to the property within a two-level underground garage Residents will have plenty of opportunity to take those bikes for a spin given the site’s close proximity to some of the City’s cycle tracks Green space can be found at the nearby Tom Riley Park and the Islington Golf Club The quickly-densifying area -- there are another six proposals in its direct vicinity including three towers above 30 storeys -- is also within walking distance from both Kipling and Islington TTC stations There were seven residential break and enters reported in the district from Jan Toronto Police Service received 38 reports of a break-in at a home between Jan including seven in the district of Etobicoke In total 137 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 82.6 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Edenvale Crescent and Royal York Road on Sunday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Edenbridge-Humber Valley in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Keane Avenue and Warwood Road on Thursday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Markland Drive and Shadetree Crescent on Sunday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Markland Wood in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Eastbourne Crescent and Royal York Road on Tuesday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Mimico in 2025 Two break-ins were reported at these locations: an apartment near The Queensway and Wesley Street on Saturday a house near Glenellen Drive East and Riverwood Parkway on Monday There have been four residential break and enters reported in Stonegate-Queensway in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard on Saturday There have been two residential break and enters reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2025 This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Break and enters were reported at 13 Etobicoke homes between May 24 and 30 Police reported 13 new residential break and enters in Etobicoke between May 24 and May 30 and the information within may be out of date Police reported 13 new residential break and enters in Etobicoke between May 24 and May 30. That’s eight more than were reported during the previous week (you can find the latest reports for the city’s other neighbourhoods here) Toronto’s overall weekly incidents rose by nine to 62 bringing the city’s preliminary total for 2022 to 1,030 — down three per cent compared to the same period last year One new residential break and enter was reported for Alderwood It took place at an apartment in the Bellman Avenue and Valermo Drive area on Tuesday There have been four residential break and enters reported in Alderwood in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Eringate-Centennial-West Deane It occurred at an apartment near Robinglade Drive and The East Mall on Friday There have been five residential break and enters reported in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane in 2022 Two new residential break and enters were reported for Etobicoke West Mall The first took place at an apartment in the Cambrian Road and The West Mall area on Tuesday The second occurred at an apartment in the Holiday Drive and The West Mall area on Monday There have been 10 residential break and enters reported in Etobicoke West Mall in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Islington-City Centre West It took place at a house near Laurel Avenue and Oregon Trail on Friday There have been 17 residential break and enters reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2022 Four new residential break and enters were reported for Mimico The first took place at a house in the Royal York Road and Struthers Street area on Thursday The second occurred at a house near Stanley Avenue and Station Road on Thursday The third occurred at a house near Symons Street and Wheatfield Road on Friday The fourth occurred at a house in the Dartmouth Crescent and Royal York Road area on Saturday There have been 17 residential break and enters reported in Mimico in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown It took place at an apartment in the Jamestown Crescent and John Garland Boulevard area on Tuesday There have been 10 residential break and enters reported in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Princess-Rosethorn It took place at an apartment near Hedges Boulevard and Tromley Drive on Sunday There have been six residential break and enters reported in Princess-Rosethorn in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for Thistletown-Beaumond Heights It took place at an apartment near Albion Road and Calstock Drive on Monday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Thistletown-Beaumond Heights in 2022 One new residential break and enter was reported for West Humber-Clairville It occurred at a house near Kingsplate Crescent and Thoroughbred Crescent on Monday There have been nine residential break and enters reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2022 Find the latest reports of residential break and enters for Toronto’s other neighbourhoods There were six residential break and enters reported in the district from March 25 to March 31 Toronto Police Service received 31 reports of a break-in at a home between March 25 and March 31 including six in the district of Etobicoke In total 358 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 81.6 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Ashbourne Drive and Gaylord Avenue on Saturday There have been 11 residential break and enters reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near St Georges Boulevard and Windsor Road on Friday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Kingsview Village-The Westway in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Martin Grove Road and Sabine Road on Saturday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Princess-Rosethorn in 2025 a house near Glenaden Avenue East and Hazelridge 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A few days ago, we published the Growth To Watch For 2017: South Etobicoke instalment ending at Berry Road and Stephen Drive in the Stonegate area Today we head west on Berry and then up Prince Edward Drive to Dundas West We will cross Etobicoke westwards along Dundas before checking out development along the Highway 427 corridor and then head eastwards back into town along Bloor The area we will cover is outlined in red on the map below.  Map of the Etobicoke Centre Bloor West boundary Proposed for a site just above the Humber River Valley, 4125 Dundas West is an 8-storey building that would replace three low-rise buildings. Designed by TACT Architecture this wood terraced-design will see retail animating the ground level with 106 residential units occupying the upper 7 floors.  the 8-storey mixed-use building will have 166 residential units while the first two levels of the building would have significant commercial/retail space plus townhomes and a 21-storey condo tower to the north dramatically sited over the Humber Valley parks The development will also provide retail space at grade along Dundas image courtesy of Urban Capital/Northam Realty The proposal was heard earlier this month by the OMB and a decision is expected in the next several weeks we head west through Islington Village before coming across one of the most perplexing parts of Central Etobicoke; the Six Points interchange and Dundas all intersect through a series of ramps What was a forward-thinking interchange in the 1960s has been stifling development of a real downtown for Etobicoke ever since construction will finally begin to realign the intersecting streets after the better part of ten years of planning Pre-construction work has already begun—site clearing etc.—for the new roads that will make the area works for pedestrians and cyclists too Map of the new street alignment at Six Points Continuing one block further west, our next stop is at the future site of Dundas & Aukland, a 40-storey rental tower developed by Main and Main and designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects A Site Plan Approval (SPA) application was filed for the mixed-use project in 2016 The older buildings on the site are boarded up and construction should begin soon a new MiWay and GO Bus Terminal is coming to Kipling station the City of Toronto approved selling the land to Metrolinx to create the new terminal The winning bidder will be announced this year with the intention of opening the new terminal in 2019 GO and Mississauga Transit bus routes which currently serve Islington Station will have shorter drives have been submitted to the City for approval DThe development's towers—proposed in the 20-30-storey range—will replace several strip plaza buildings over several years.  image retrieved via submission to the City of Toronto Down the street, an application has been made for Site Plan Approval at 5500 Dundas West Turner Fleischer-designed commercial building that would replace an auto dealership.  Crossing to the west side of Highway 427, we move up to Bloor Street, just shy of the Mississauga boundary. Across from the Markland Wood Golf Course at Bloor is the ten-storey Renaissance Apartments the building is a tower-in-the-park style development sitting on expansive grounds a 9-storey building will be added along Bloor Street while a 3-storey building will be built at the south end of the site. Designed by Chu Architects Inc. the two new buildings will add 164 new units to the property.  Back by the 427, and just off The West Mall north of Bloor, the first two towers are up at Tridel's West Village Etobicoke Since their completion a couple of years ago there has been no news about when marketing for the two remaining towers at the site might start They will eventually rise to 16 and 27 storeys to complete the development Phase 2 on the left of the rendering for West Village Etobicoke we come upon the Etobicoke Civic Centre at Burnhamthorpe Road The City of Toronto has decided to move the Civic Centre to the Six Points area to help create a new downtown for Etobicoke so in a few years we will hear of a redevelopment coming to the West Mall site Crossing to the other side of the 427, Lanterra's proposal for two towers and a retail plaza redevelopment at 600 & 620 The East Mall has gone quiet After City Planning initially announced that they had reached a settlement with Lanterra which would be ratified at a June 2014 OMB hearing 2 Gibbs is similarly proposed to have its towers surround a central park space The new centre would likely not be open for several years To the northeast across Bloor and the rail corridor, we find another construction site, this one for Islington Terrace. Developed by Tridel and designed by Kirkor Architects workers are currently excavating the site that will bring three towers which will reach 35 Site of Islington Terrace as of September 2016 we enter The Kingsway area where a long run of mid-rise Avenues style proposals starts and continues for several kilometres eastward First up in this stretch is 3005 Bloor West, a car wash site now owned by ONE Properties who are planning a 6-storey residential and retail building here While no official application has been submitted to the City an early conceptual rendering has been released Next up is a proposal at 2955-2961 Bloor, long the site of a Swiss Chalet restaurant. It is proposed to be redeveloped as a 7-storey mid-rise residential rental building with retail at grade. Designed by Core Architects the 86 suite building was first designed in a modern style before being redesigned with a more traditional red brick exterior to satisfy some residents of the area image courtesy of Diamond Schmitt Architects while 7 levels of residential units will rise above with demolition of the existing buildings on the site having been completed recently Two blocks east is The High Park, phase one of the two-building development by North Drive Investments this 11-storey mid-rise contains 104 condo suites The High Park by Quadrangle Architects for North Drive Investments While 'The High Park' is located at the west exit of the High Park subway station, a unique proposal has been received by the City at the main exit. We should find out this year if a unique plan for micro retail shops and a daycare beside the High Park subway station bus loop will be approved Rendering of 12 High Park Avenue Micro Retail and Nursery three densification projects are at various stages in amongst the tower-in-the-park apartment blocks here the proposal was submitted for Site Plan Approval in 2016 image courtesy of High Park Bayview/GWL Realty A block east between High Park and Pacific avenues, an application to intensify High Park Village was received by the City in December This towers-in-the-park infill proposal would see the addition of over 1000 residential units through four new buildings Ground level retail in an area that currently does not have it One more block east between Pacific and Oakmount avenues is 111 Pacific Avenue the most recent intensification proposal to be submitted to the City here two new towers with podiums and standalone townhome buildings are proposed to be added to a site which already has three apartment buildings No renderings have been published for the Hariri Pontarini Architects design yet but new buildings would range from 2 to 33 storeys.  the plan calls for a modern L-shaped 4-storey addition extending from the church A few blocks to the east, a proposal for a 4-storey, 52 unit redevelopment of 200 Keele Street has been submitted to the City. Designed by Ramonov Ramonov Architects this building would include 15 rental replacement units for the townhomes currently on the site The proposal consists of a 23-storey condo tower to the east with an 8-storey mid-rise to be built along Dundas The TTC's Dundas West subway station is right across the street This rental apartment building will include two retail units at-grade image courtesy of Castlepoint Numa/Greybrook Realty Upper floors are being leased as office space.  Next up for the site is the Draft BLDG, "hugging" the Auto BLDG's south side. Rising eight storeys, this building is meant for office spaces on the upper floors, while its name is owed to its ground floor being the new home of manufacturing operations for the Indie Ale House. SvN Architects and Planners are the designers here.  image courtesy of SvN Architects & Planners The Indie Ale House will also open a tasting room and restaurant on the ground floor and that will spill out into the courtyard in amongst all of these buildings The space will be another of Toronto's new POPS or Privately Owned Publicly accessible Spaces and it will also be fronted with restaurants and shops on the ground floor of the Museum FLTS Work will carry throughout the year and into 2018 with Bloor Collegiate Institute and Alpha II Senior Alternative School moving to the former Brockton High School site just to the south We should know a lot more about the plans here later this year A couple blocks past Dufferin, we head north on Bartlett Avenue to Lanehouse on Bartlett is nearing completion. Developed by Curated Properties and designed by AUDAX architecture this project consists of a set of 3-storey row townhouses lining an alley running off of Bartlett The project's 16 units will begin occupancy in the coming months.  Our next stop is at 918 Bloor West a proposal would replace a rather grim-looking 2-storey building that exists currently this project would see the building reach 5 storeys with commercial use at grade image courtesy of Stonehenge Development Corp Looking north from Lennox Avenue up Honest Ed's Alley That completes our tour of development happening in this part of Toronto. There's still lots more to some in out Growth To Watch For series, with plenty more areas to show off in the coming weeks, and we're heading up to soon-to-blossom Dupont Street next If you would like to learn more about a specific project Feel free to drop a comment in the space provided below or join in the ongoing conversations in the associated Forum threads.  Detached values climb in more than 80 per cent of Fraser Valley communities; two-thirds of communities in Greater Vancouver; and 40 per cent of markets in the GTA's 905 area code 2024 /CNW/ -- With first-time buyers locked out of the country's most expensive housing markets have been fuelling detached home-buying activity in the first six months of 2024 in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Greater Vancouver Area (GVA) and Fraser Valley according to a report released today by RE/MAX Canada The RE/MAX Hot Pocket Communities Report surveyed 83 markets in the GTA and found that close to 40 per cent of markets (33/83) reported an increase in detached housing values in the first half of the year while 30 per cent reported an upswing in the number of sales (25/83) The Greater Toronto Area's 416 area code led the other regions in rebounding sales momentum with just over 34 per cent of neighbourhoods stable or experiencing growth in detached home-buying activity—ahead of the 905 Limited inventory levels in Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley are supporting price appreciation in the detached home category with Fraser Valley leading with 83.3 per cent (5/6) of local areas noting an upswing in average price followed by Greater Vancouver with 70.6 per cent of neighbourhoods marking an increase in median values Top 5 Detached Housing Markets in Sales Gains "While affordability remains the top obstacle for first-time homebuyers more experienced buyers and investors are taking advantage of softer housing values making their moves ahead of the Bank of Canada's (BoC) end to quantitative tightening," says RE/MAX President Christopher Alexander with an estimated 20,000 to 25,000 buyers currently lying in wait in the GTA and another 5,000 buyers in the Greater Vancouver area ready to pull the trigger  The first interest rate cut in June did little to incentivize buyers but early indications show the second may have struck a nerve." the 10-year average for sales in the Greater Toronto area is just over 92,000 annually Given last year's drop to 66,000 sales and just over 75,000 homes sold in 2022 the region's real estate market has seen a shortfall of 43,000 sales over the past two years alone The same argument can be made for the Greater Vancouver Area where sales have typically averaged over 33,000 annually over the past decade Over 26,000 homes sold last year while close to 29,000 homes sold in 2022 which is about 11,000 transactions short of traditional levels immigration and population growth have continued," says Alexander "The right conditions will undoubtably unleash demand certain neighbourhoods have proven stronger than others." pockets that posted notable percentage gains in home-buying activity include Dufferin Grove Waterfront Communities (C01); Oakwood Village Forest Hill South (C03); Rosedale-Moore Park (C09); Leaside "Vibrant downtown/midtown communities remain a perennial favourite with purchasers in Toronto with buyers vying for detached properties in coveted blue-chip neighbourhoods such as Rosedale-Moore Park as well as gentrified areas including Trinity-Bellwoods and Corso Italia-Davenport," says Alexander "The ongoing evolution of these neighbourhoods continues to prop up demand as buyers at all price points are drawn to their attractive walkability scores Bowen Island led with a 36.8 per cent upswing in sales followed by West Vancouver/Howe Sound at 8.7 per cent; Sunshine Coast at 6.7 per cent; Port Coquitlam at three per cent; and Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows at 2.7 per cent North Delta was the only market in the Fraser Valley to report an increase in sales rising 6.4 per cent over year-ago levels for the same period "Recreational communities are represented in the top markets in the GVA with many buyers seeking to combine the joy of nature with access to the city Areas such as the Sunshine Coast and Squamish in particular are experiencing a strong uptick in recent years that is also lifestyle driven," explains Alexander adding that Bowen Island has increased in popularity Fraser Valley and the Greater Vancouver Area stood out in terms of the number of communities reporting an increase in detached median values the first half of the year led by Squamish (14.2 per cent to $1,570,000) and Port Coquitlam (8.6 per cent to $1,465,000) Other pockets reporting rising median prices included North Vancouver (8.3 per cent to $2,275,000) Vancouver East (4.6 per cent $1,974,950); and Whistler-Pemberton (3.4 per cent to $2,350,000) Top 5 Detached Housing Markets in Price Gains 40 per cent of communities in the 905 reported an upswing in average price with the highest gains reported in Scugog in Durham Region (9.3 per cent to $1,090,069) and Stouffville in York Region (six per cent to $1,641,821) was also reported in detached house values in York Region—Aurora (2.6 per cent to $1,707,177) Richmond Hill (0.8 per cent to $2,009,410); Durham Region—Brock (0.2 per cent to $766,933) Uxbridge (4.6 per cent $1,433,054); and Halton Region—Burlington (2.2 per cent to $1,480,854) almost 29 per cent (10/35) of markets registered upward momentum in detached housing values Toronto's West End led in terms of rising housing values with five of 10 neighbourhoods experiencing an upswing in average price The highest increase was noted in the Kingsway South and Eringate-Centennial-West Deane (W08) where detached values rose 9.1 per cent to $1,824,330 and Emerson Junction (W02) at 7.8 per cent to $1,751,504 Woodbine Corridor and East-End Danforth (E02) rounded out the top three markets in the 416 Many purchasers in today's market are first-time trade-up buyers or link dwellings to detached housing," says Alexander The RE/MAX Hot Pocket Communities Report also identified several notable trends in the GTA Affordable housing options remain sought after throughout the GTA The top five housing markets identify communities where home ownership is a possibility for first-time buyers with prices under the $1 million benchmark as three of the fastest-growing regions in the GTA's 905 are home to the top four most affordable neighbourhoods offering detached housing options under $1 million The Sunshine Coast in Greater Vancouver with a median price of $945,857 rounds out the top five.  Top 5 Most Affordable Detached Housing Markets a slow recovery is underway," says Alexander "Sidelined buyers are expected to make their way back into housing markets Improving fundamentals in the months ahead should stimulate greater momentum into the fall and through the beginning of 2025 it's undeniable that some first-time buyers are up against considerable challenges likely to temper momentum at the entry level." There are still some policy levers that could remove barriers to affordable home ownership Recently announced government intervention in terms of longer amortization periods (30 years) for insured resale home purchasers similar to what's been introduced for new construction will enable more buyers to enter the market given high housing values in major markets in Ontario and British Columbia Extending the same option to resale homes over $1 million should be considered in order to alleviate some of the country's current housing crisis to a greater extent all boats rise with the tide – once the first-time buyers segment gains greater traction we should see a ripple effect," says Alexander were up 3.3 per cent compared to July 2023 sales in the first six months of 2024 are down just four per cent compared to this same period one year ago It's a sign that the gap is closing amid growing buyer confidence The only dark cloud on the horizon is the possibility of a U.S recession given stock market volatility that recently culminated in a Black Friday/Black Monday Feds decision to hold interest rates once again so expect buyers to stay tuned to any possible economic headwinds." Median values for detached housing in Vancouver Proper were buoyed by supply shortages at affordable price points in the first half of 2024 according to Elizabeth McQueen of RE/MAX Select Properties While sales fell just short of last year's levels in Vancouver East down 0.6 per cent from the same period in 2023 median price climbed 4.6 per cent to $1,974,950 but values rose 1.6 per cent to $3,557,500 West Vancouver/Howe Sound was the one outlier posting an 8.7-per-cent uptick in home-buying activity The influx of buyers into the lower end of the market can be attributed to an anticipated uptick in housing prices as the Bank of Canada (BoC) winds down its quantitative tightening mandate At luxury price points – most over $5 million – many sellers are pulling their detached listings while they take a summer 'break.' However non-residents at the upper-end are laser-focused on selling their properties before they are faced with the prospect of another vacancy tax in 2025 there has been an upswing in the number of high-end homes currently listed for sale with the average days on market hovering at 70 Little activity is occurring in the upper end of the market with 125 sales occurring over $5 million in Greater Vancouver down just over 17 per cent from year-ago levels with events like the upcoming US election and challenges on the Canadian political front With just half a point shaved off overnight levels to date detached sales are unlikely to rebound much over the summer months the market may not show signs of life until late 2024 or early 2025 Low inventory levels continue to support detached housing values in both the Greater Vancouver Area (GV) and the Fraser Valley with median prices up in almost 71 per cent of markets in the GVA and just over 83 per cent of the market in the Fraser Valley in the first six months of 2024 according to Tim Hill of RE/MAX All Points Realty based in Vancouver Just 29 per cent of markets in Vancouver reported an uptick in detached housing sales North was the only market in the Fraser Valley to experience an increase in sales up 6.4 per cent over levels reported during the same period in 2023 Affordability and lifestyle played a major role in increased home-buying activity with four of the five GVA markets boasting median prices ranging from $945,857 in the Sunshine Coast to $1,465,000 in Port Coquitlam Detached median values in West Vancouver/Howe Sound softened likely reflecting a greater number of sales in the lower end of the market Trade-up activity is occurring as buyers who have built equity in recent years take this opportunity in the market to embark on the next step of home ownership When the federal government's plan to raise capital gains tax was introduced investors who were considering rental properties upscaled their principal residences instead the slow drip downwards remains a formidable challenge to buyers in the Greater Vancouver and Fraser Valley detached housing markets yet buyers appear reluctant to move off the sidelines until the overnight rate drops by at least one full percentage point are expected to remain soft throughout the remainder of the summer with greater home-buying activity extected this fall Those who have been biding their time may want to take advantage of softer market conditions while inventory remains stable finding a home may prove to be the biggest obstacle Halton Region was one of the top-performing regions in the Greater Toronto Area in the first six months of the year with overall average price for detached housing up just over one per cent to $1,627,858 and sales falling just short of 2023 levels for the same period Milton was the sole market to experience an uptick in detached sales this year Lower housing values combined with a good selection of properties listed for sale have attracted a fair number of buyers to the area Average price climbed nominally in Burlington Demand for detached housing was most evident on the peripheral areas bordering Oakville including Burlington's east end and Peel Region's west end Value-conscious buyers are behind the push for detached housing gravitating towards communities with good infrastructure including GO train access to Downtown Toronto Two-storey homes are most popular with families moving out of Toronto's core while bungalows on generous lot sizes tend to appeal to empty nester and retirees who are downsizing This trend is especially evident in West Oakville where moderate priced bungalows on good size lots are moving fast not quite ready to make the leap but looking to secure ownership now are purchasing with the intent of renting the property out until they are ready to officially make the move While affordability continues to be a monumental challenge for first time buyers in York Region existing homeowners with equity are cautiously entering the market according to Cam Forbes of RE/MAX Realtron Realty Opportunities exist throughout the region at present with the most affordable communities including Newmarket and Stouffville experiencing some upward pressure on values Overall inventory levels for detached housing product have improved in York Region with a good selection of detached properties available for sale down 1.1 per cent in the first six months of 2024 Despite softer housing values and a plethora of "deals" available the first step to home ownership -- the condominium market—is struggling with 8,806 active condominium apartment listings on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in June and 28,163 new units completed in the last four quarters in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) according to the latest data report by Urbanation Entry-level buyers who are hoping to enter the freehold market typically do not have the downpayment to support the size of the mortgage required and rates are prohibitive Interest rates would need to come down between one and 1.5 per cent to make a meaningful difference in today's market Detached housing sales in the first half are off last year's pace by nearly 10 per cent but some areas have fared comparatively well all of which report activity nearly on par with the first half of 2023 levels With the traditional summer market underway sales activity in York Region is expected to slow further as people go on vacation While there may be a nominal upswing in the demand for detached homes in the fall a change in market fundamentals by spring of 2025 should spark an increase in home-buying activity particularly if overnight rates fall below four per cent.  communities in the central core are smaller and are typically undersupplied in terms of listing inventory – some registering single digits when it comes to detached listings Serious buyers continue to fuel demand in these blue-chip areas sparking multiple offers on homes priced at fair market value with countless stories of purchasers abandoning their search after viewing 30 The nominal decline in the overnight rate of .25 basis points in June did little to re-invigorate the market Despite further interest rate relief announcement in late July many buyers are choosing to take the summer off and return to their home search in September when interest rates are expected to fall further Detached sales in the first six months of 2024 have increased in coveted downtown neighbourhoods such as Trinity-Bellwoods as well as midtown communities including Humewood-Cedarvale Overall detached sales in the first half of the year were down 4.7 per cent in the central core Exceptions include Yonge-Eglinton and Humewood-Cedarvale (C03) in midtown and north Toronto neighbourhoods such as Bayview Village Prices were virtually on par in Bedford Park-Nortown Gentrification has played a role in many of the walkable downtown and midtown neighbourhoods and boutique shops now a substantial draw for today's buyers The Central core is expected to remain stable throughout the remainder of the year This is especially true of markets south of Eglinton Ave with an estimated 20,000-25,000 people currently sitting on the sidelines setting the stage for a more robust 2025 in terms of home-buying activity Detached housing sales in Toronto's east end remained tight in the first six months of the year with local communities characterized by low inventory levels and high sales-to-list price ratios Strong demand has fuelled upward momentum in average price in perennial favourites such as the Beaches Woodbine Corridor and East-End Danforth (E02) Oakridge (E06) and Highland Creek (E10) in the first six months of 2024 while home-buying activity rose in Riverdale With an average of 12.6 listing days on market in June established neighbourhoods near the waterfront remains exceptionally popular with young buyers and those with families sales were down a modest 3.4 per cent in East Toronto neighbourhoods in the first half of the year Despite a two per cent dip in average price in east end markets affordability remains top of mind in the area with many buyers looking for single-detached homes in the sweet spot between $1.5 million and $2 million and proximity to amenities and transportation There has also been a recent influx of investors who have shifted from the condominium space to the East End frontage with the potential for laneway housing offer an excellent return in terms of rental income Pent-up demand is also building at certain price points but accumulating a downpayment and higher carrying costs are proving insurmountable for many first-time buyers Those purchasers able to save a downpayment are now travelling further east in the hopes of realizing home ownership in Durham Region and Clarington offer detached housing under the $1 million price point Trade-up activity is occurring to a certain extent which has contributed to higher values in some areas as more expensive homes are sold Some homeowners are upgrading within their neighbourhoods while others are expanding their search into communities within the central core where values for larger homes on more generous lot sizes have softened With two rate cuts in the rear-view mirror it may take until late fall of 2024 or early 2025 before the market truly awakens But when opportunity finally aligns with affordability the market is expected to gain momentum quickly As one of the leading global real estate franchisors LLC is a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX) with more than 140,000 agents in almost 9,000 offices with a presence in more than 110 countries and territories RE/MAX Canada refers to RE/MAX of Western Canada (1998) LLC and RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada Nobody in the world sells more real estate than RE/MAX as measured by residential transaction sides.  Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements which speak only as of the date on which they are made to update this information to reflect future events or circumstances Do not sell or share my personal information: Like most properties outside of downtown Toronto, Etobicoke is a place where you can get more for your money in terms of size Etobicoke isn't a suburb with nothing but houses Recall that it was its own township up until 1998 You can think of it as Toronto's slightly younger less jaded sibling and here are some reasons why you might want to move there Etobicoke has long held a reputation for being the borough with the lowest population density residents can expect less traffic within Etobicoke Toronto Police Service reports from 2023 and previous years indicate that crime rates in Etobicoke are significantly lower than those in Toronto across all data sets and 53 Divisions reported a total of 1,202 auto thefts for 2023 and 23 serving Etobicoke Centre and the West Mall recorded a total of 356 TPS divisions operating in downtown’s busiest streets reported a total of 1,650 break & enters in 2023 TPS responding to calls in Etobicoke Centre and the West Mall reported a combined total of 82 break & enters for the same year real estate agents who service this area say that it has something for all budgets there are many bungalows in the Kipling and Lakeshore area as well as parts of Royal Road which provide opportunities to expand construction According to Pedri Real Estate new townhome developments have become prevalent in Etobicoke Etobicoke’s newer developments offer a bountiful range of amenities to keep their residents happy there’s plenty to do in Etobicoke that you can accomplish without a car and within a reasonable amount of time and stop for a cappuccino anywhere in between at Lakeshore Village The Kingsway has built a reputation for its multitude of elegant boutiques and it is just steps outside of Royal York subway station Etobicoke has sidewalks outside the bounds of residential areas It’s possible to reach common destinations like shopping centers or restaurants using TTC routes in Etobicoke One of the most influential factors behind the choice to live in Etobicoke is its proximity to downtown Toronto a subway train ride from Kipling or Royal York stations can take you to Yonge/Bloor in 30 minutes or less roughly 25 minutes on the Gardiner will get you to the heart of the city Many people who reside in Etobicoke have jobs in downtown Toronto and head back home to rest in quiet suburban life Most neighborhoods in Etobicoke were built near beautiful park trails, some of which are right on the lake like Colonel Samuel Smith Park in the Kipling and Lakeshore area In the wintertime this park opens its ice rink which takes the form of a figure eight loop People glide around the trail nestled in trees Humber Bay Park East draws in birdwatchers and butterfly lovers in the summer months The park covers eight hectares along Lake Ontario providing an open and airy trail for hikers and cyclists or various picnic spots for people who just want to eat and relax Another place where people can escape to nature by the water is Marie Curtis Park, which connects to Etobicoke Creek This park covers 41 hectares of land and welcomes people to play on its sportsfields has set its sights on 4875 Dundas Street West which is southwest of the intersection of Dundas Street and Islington Avenue within Etobicoke Centre The zoning by-law and official plan amendment applications and planning materials were filed with the City of Toronto at the very end of April and were prepared by Malone Given Parsons Ltd Forest Gate’s prospective plans involve a 45-storey mixed-use building that would bring a total of 488 new residential units to the site That latter figure breaks down into 56 rental replacement units and 432 market-based condominium units according to the associated planning letter a 461-sq.-m commercial component is proposed to be located at grade m of combined indoor and outdoor amenity space to be located on the fourth and fifth floor (for the indoor portion) and ground and mechanical penthouse level (for the outdoor portion) the site is home to a 10-storey rental apartment building with 56 rental units That building would have to be demolished if the proposal gets the green light from City Council just the initial rezoning applications have been submitted but they have not yet been circulated to city staff Although landscaping and plantings are proposed along Dundas Street West and at the rear of the proposed building no on-site parkland dedication is proposed at this time will be satisfied through cash-in-lieu,” according to the planning report The renderings submitted to city staff are courtesy of Toronto-based design firm, Graziani + Corazza Architects and show a “pedestrian-scale,” four-storey podium with a two-metre stepback above the first storey The podium element is shown beneath a “slender” 45-storey tower Projecting balconies line the tower face on all sides and a green roof caps the whole development off The planning report further describes the proposed tower form as ‘respectful’ of the Islington Village main street character and also notes that it “fits within the existing and planned context of this area and neighbourhood that contains other tall buildings.” There were six vehicles reported stolen in the district from March 20 to March 26 Toronto Police Service received 36 reports of a stolen vehicle between March 20 to March 26 In total 460 auto thefts have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 — down 81 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway around Albion Road and Byng Avenue on Saturday There have been four auto thefts reported in Elms-Old Rexdale in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a parking lot near North Queen Street and Shorncliffe Road on Tuesday There have been 13 auto thefts reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside around 9th Street and Birmingham Street on Saturday This was the first auto theft reported in New Toronto in 2025 Three vehicles were reported stolen from these locations: a driveway around Dixon Road and Hwy 427 on Monday a driveway around Jeffcoat Drive and Kearney Drive on Tuesday a curbside near Goodmark Place and Steinway Boulevard on Tuesday There have been 47 auto thefts reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2025 Find out where auto thefts were reported in East York, North York, Old Toronto, Scarborough and York Preparing to purchase your first condo in Toronto can be an incredibly stressful experience (to say the very least), given all the uncertainties that come with the city's real estate market through increased competition and rising costs According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) the average one-bedroom condo apartment rent in Q2 2023 was a staggering $2,532 representing an 11.6 per cent increase from Q2 2022 Given Toronto's constantly soaring rent prices you might be tempted to invest in the long haul instead and save up to purchase your own condo apartment A recent study by Zoocasa analyzed how rent costs compare to those of homeownership by comparing average condo apartment lease rates with sold prices for condos in 35 neighbourhoods across Toronto Minimum saving period required to pay down payment for average-priced condo across neighbourhoods in Toronto The Canadian brokerage then calculated the minimum down payment required in each neighbourhood and found out how many months of rent the minimum down payment is equal to Average lease rates and sold prices for Q2 2023 were sourced from the TRREB the number of months of rent needed for the minimum down payment was determined by assuming that the renter does not pay rent during the saving period The last time Zoocasa conducted this study was in March 2023 using Q4 2022 data several neighbourhoods have become more affordable while others have soared in both rent and sold prices Some neighbourhoods where it would take less time to save for a condo down payment now than in Q4 2022 include Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview it would take an average renter 17.9 months to come up with the $51,983 down payment necessary to purchase the average condo apartment priced at $769,832 Breakdown of saving period required to pay minimum down payment for average-priced condo apartments across neighbourhoods in Toronto While the average price of a condo in the city has increased in the last two quarters the average condo lease rate has also increased by over $100 The brokerage found that the neighbourhood where it would take the least amount of time to save is West Hill where it would take the average renter 9.5 months to save for the minimum downpayment of $23,333 for an average condo apartment priced at $466,667 In neighbourhoods like Stonegate-Queensway it would take roughly 18 months to save up for the minimum down payment for an average condo apartment The neighbourhoods with the longest required saving periods are York Mills where the average renter would need to save for a whopping 93.3 months to afford the $314,554 down payment required for the average $1,572,772 condo apartment While all the calculations are subject to change as the months go by, the study does highlight just how unaffordable housing in Toronto has become Jeffrey Eisen  While Toronto has been known for having pricey real estate for decades now those looking to enter the housing market for the first time can continue to expect affordability challenges for the foreseeable future due to persistently low housing supply and pent-up demand stemming from the COVID-19 lockdown Not to mention, for the first time ever, the average home price in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is now the closest it has ever been to reaching $1 million after hitting an average of $943,710 in July Based on the current trend in price growth it’s within reason that the market could eclipse the $1 million average sometime this year which is more than a little daunting for most first-time homebuyers According to RE/MAX and prices in the Toronto-area have been on fire this year with many pockets of the city experiencing tremendous price growth READ: The Top Toronto Neighbourhoods to Buy Real Estate in 2020 which saw average prices increase to $1,095,287 and High Park and Forest Hill South saw prices increase by 17.7% to reach $2,371,546 with Oakwood-Vaughan also being recognized as one of the top neighbourhoods to purchase in this year and Kingsway South experienced an average price growth of 17% to reach $1,693,382 Rounding out the top five is the west-end district of Alderwood, Long Branch, New Toronto, and Mimico, where prices rose by 16.2% to reach $1,202,176. Interestingly enough, earlier this year, Alderwood was recognized as the best neighbourhood in Toronto to put your money into a home Alderwood is located on the west side of the city There were 10 vehicles reported stolen in the district from March 27 to April 2 Toronto Police Service received 39 reports of a stolen vehicle between March 27 to April 2 In total 494 auto thefts have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 — down 80.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway around Eden Valley Drive and Robaldon Road on Friday There have been two auto thefts reported in Edenbridge-Humber Valley in 2025 Two vehicles were reported stolen from these locations: a curbside near The West Mall and Westmall Crescent on Friday There have been 15 auto thefts reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside around Chetta Place and Dixon Road on Wednesday There have been six auto thefts reported in Kingsview Village-The Westway in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside around Kipling Avenue and Redwater Drive on Monday There have been three auto thefts reported in Rexdale-Kipling in 2025 Five vehicles were reported stolen from these locations: a curbside around Hwy 401st and Hwy 409 on Tuesday a curbside around Dixon Road and Hwy 427 on Tuesday a curbside around Carlingview Drive and Dixon Road on Thursday a curbside around Carlingview Drive and Renforth Drive on Monday a parking lot around Carlingview Drive and Meteor Drive on Monday There have been 51 auto thefts reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2025 There were 14 vehicles reported stolen in the district from March 6 to March 12 Toronto Police Service received 39 reports of a stolen vehicle between March 6 to March 12 In total 398 auto thefts have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan A vehicle was reported stolen from a driveway near Archerhill Drive and West Deane Park Drive on Wednesday There have been two auto thefts reported in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside around Eglinton Avenue West and Scarlett Road on Thursday There have been three auto thefts reported in Humber Heights-Westmount in 2025 a curbside around Sherway Gate and Sherway Gardens Road on Thursday a curbside near Cantle Path and The East Mall on Wednesday a driveway near Hampshire Heights and Rivercove Drive on Wednesday There have been 11 auto thefts reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2025 a curbside near Fleeceline Road and Greystone Court on Tuesday a curbside around Judson Street and Magnificent Road on Tuesday There have been six auto thefts reported in Mimico in 2025 Six vehicles were reported stolen from these locations: a curbside around Attwell Drive and Marmac Drive on Sunday a parking lot near Dixon Road and Hwy 27 on Sunday a curbside around Carlingview Drive and Dixon Road on Monday near Martin Grove Road and Rexdale Boulevard on Monday a curbside around Belfield Road and Kipling Avenue on Wednesday There have been 42 auto thefts reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a curbside near Martin Grove Road and Sedgeley Drive on Friday There have been two auto thefts reported in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview in 2025 There were 17 residential break and enters reported in the district from Feb Toronto Police Service received 79 reports of a break-in at a home between Feb In total 768 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – up 35.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2023 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Albion Road and Armel Court on Monday There have been five residential break and enters reported in Elms-Old Rexdale in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Lafferty Street and Renforth Drive on Saturday There have been six residential break and enters reported in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Cambrian Road and The West Mall on Tuesday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Etobicoke West Mall in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Lawrence Avenue West and Westona Street on Sunday There have been five residential break and enters reported in Humber Heights-Westmount in 2024 a house near Greenfield Drive and Paulart Drive on Friday a house near Cowley Avenue and Warwood Road on Wednesday a house near Eastglen Crescent and Northglen Avenue on Wednesday There have been 17 residential break and enters reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2024 a house near Dundas Street West and Montgomery Road on Sunday an apartment near Dundas Street West and Earlington Avenue on Tuesday There have been 10 residential break and enters reported in Kingsway South in 2024 a house near Bloor Street West and Neilson Drive on Monday a house near Bloor Street West and Renforth Drive on Thursday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Markland Wood in 2024 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Kendleton Drive and Warrendale Court on Friday There have been six residential break and enters reported in Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near New Toronto Street and Toffee Court on Friday There have been three residential break and enters reported in New Toronto in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Firwood Crescent and Kipling Avenue on Thursday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in Princess-Rosethorn in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Ponoca Road and Redwater Drive on Friday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Rexdale-Kipling in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Bloor Street West and Royal York Road on Saturday There have been 20 residential break and enters reported in Stonegate-Queensway in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Arborview Crescent and Upper Humber Drive on Friday There have been 18 residential break and enters reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2024 An application by Forest Gate Group would bring a new degree of verticality to Dundas Street West in the Islington Village area of Etobicoke An 11-minute walk north of Islington station this 45-storey mixed-use proposal leverages its location within Islington station's Major Transit Station Area to justify its proposed height and density While the area features many other apartment buildings this proposal seeks to align with the City of Toronto’s broader objectives of intensification near major transit hubs taller developments have clustered closer to the station itself so far An aerial view looking southwest to 4875 Dundas Street West designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects for Forest Gate Group The site at 4875 Dundas Street West occupies a square-ish parcel located on the south side of Dundas Street approximately 170m southwest of the intersection with Islington Avenue the site is currently home to a 10-storey rental apartment building that would be demolished to make way for the new development Looking southwest to the existing apartment building onsite the area around the site is a mix of architectural styles and uses reflecting the historic "main street" shopping core of Islington Village Predominantly featuring low-rise retail and commercial buildings the neighbourhood serves as a transitional zone with higher-density residential buildings situated to the south and east and lower-density residential homes to the north An aerial view of the site and surrounding area Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications, along with a Rental Housing Demolition & Conversion application, call for a mixed-use tower standing 150.09m. Designed by Graziani + Corazza Architects with its streetwall set back 3m from the property line The development is planned to house a total of 488 units comprising 432 market-based condominium units and 56 rental replacement units There would be approximately 954m² of indoor amenities distributed over the fourth and fifth floors along with about 982m² of outdoor amenities located on the ground floor and atop the podium on the fifth floor The building would be equipped with four elevators resulting in approximately one elevator per 122 units indicating longer than optimal wait times for residents The design’s Gross Floor Area totals 33,919m² with 461m² set aside for at-grade retail spaces contributing to a Floor Space Index of 11.67 on the site An underground garage spread across three levels would provide 221 parking spaces — 214 for residents and 7 for visitors there is an allocation of 332 long-term and 35 short-term bicycle parking spots Several TTC bus routes operate near the proposal site and Dundas West stations all on Bloor Line 2 Islington station is located just 600m south The site is also served by a MiWay bus route connecting along Burnhamthorpe Road to Mississauga Existing cycling infrastructure includes cycle tracks along Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West offering greater connectivity around Toronto An aerial view looking north to 4875 Dundas Street West and the massing of proposed surrounding developments in blue UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development you can learn more about it from our Database file you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page that tracks projects from initial application.​ Etobicoke Centre candidate signs line Kipling Avenue Etobicoke Centre spans 37 square kilometres It is roughly bounded by Dixon Road and Hwy Burnhamthorpe Road and Dundas Street West to the south and the Etobicoke Creek and Eglinton Avenue West to the west There are three provincial ridings in Etobicoke: Etobicoke North All three ridings have Progressive Conservative incumbents we take a closer look at the Etobicoke Centre riding Cathy Habus Richard Kiernicki Brian MacLean Noel Semple (The above candidates were invited to submit short profiles Those that replied have been linked to their online responses.) The riding has a higher order public transit project under construction: the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE) LRT a seven-stop extension of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT The ECWE is expected to be complete by 2030-31 The riding has among the highest proportion of seniors by population in all of Ontario We polled candidates on the riding’s top issues and three replied Liberal candidate Noel Semple said in an email intelligent government that makes life better for everyone,” Semple said Green Party candidate Brian MacLean said in an email the pandemic and climate change are primarily the issues he hears from residents “The Ford government failed to learn the lessons of COVID and act as though ignoring it makes it go away — even as it continues to mutate and people continue to get sick,” MacLean said “The social isolation forced on us by COVID prevention measures also brought to light the need for viewing mental health as a health issue and that expanding mental health services covered by OHIP will help make them accessible said in an email voters talk to her about their fear of future pandemic lockdowns “People speak about their mental health and how adversely the restrictions affected their parents and their children — many now feel behind academically and socially Most are profoundly disappointed with their current representative and have lost trust in the Conservatives and their promises.” Etobicoke Centre has flipped back and forth several times between Progressive Conservative and Liberal MPPs in the past 20 years Progressive Conservative Kinga Surma won with 43 per cent of the vote in the 2018 election Baker then became the riding’s federal MP in the 2019 election Baker was re-elected in last year’s federal election • Etobicoke Centre spans 37 square kilometres • Etobicoke Centre is home to the neighbourhoods of Edenbridge-Humber Valley Princess-Rosethorn and Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview • The provincial riding was created in 1999 when provincial ridings took on the same borders as the federal ridings For profiles of all ridings in Etobicoke — and Ontario — link to our story at: toronto.com/news/provincial-election/map-profiling-ontarios-124-electoral-districts/article scroll down and under the heading Electoral district profiles you can choose from any of Ontario’s 124 ridings — including the three Etobicoke ridings You’ll find specific riding information such as who’s running in the race the previous election results and demographics is a journalist in Etobicoke reporting hard news politics and health and human-interest stories Tamara loves to travel and is a fan of foreign and independent films There were eight residential break and enters reported in the district from March 11 to March 17 Toronto Police Service received 34 reports of a break-in at a home between March 11 and March 17 including eight in the district of Etobicoke In total 298 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 82.1 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 a house near Burnhamthorpe Road and Lorraine Gardens on Friday a house near Echo Valley Road and Echo Valley Ridge on Saturday There have been 10 residential break and enters reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near 40th Street and Hilo Road on Tuesday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Long Branch in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Markland Drive and Mill Road on Thursday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Markland Wood in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Lake Shore Boulevard West and Palace Pier Court on Tuesday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Mimico in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Edgemore Drive and Royal York Road on Thursday There have been five residential break and enters reported in Stonegate-Queensway in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Jansusie Road and Milmink Street on Thursday There have been three residential break and enters reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Waterford Drive and Wincott Drive on Sunday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview in 2025 As the City of Toronto continues to flesh out its much-anticipated Housing Now initiative staff are seeking zoning approvals for a site at the intersection of Bloor and Islington Proposed for the site in question — a City-owned triangular parcel of land municipally known as 3326 and 3330 Bloor Street West and 1240 and 1226 Islington Avenue — is a multi-tower rental and condo development as well as a new public street linking Bloor Street West and Islington Avenue and a relocated TTC bus terminal on the northern portion of the property A report from Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director of the City Planning Division that will go to City Council on April 17 lays out the plans in greater detail Voumvakis explains that the development concept consists of three buildings across two development blocks bifurcated by the proposed public street 471 units — are planned to be affordable rentals provided through the Housing Now initiative Voumvakis iterates that those units would remain affordable for at least 99 years thanks to a host of Open Door incentives and the exemption of municipal and school taxation over the 99-year term Open Door incentives for the Bloor-Islington site The remaining two-thirds of the proposed unit count — at 944 units — would be split down the middle as market rate rentals and market condominiums Plans also include a 9,946-sq.-m non-residential component that will be programmed for community Voumvakis writes that “the development concept supports a complete community in this part of Etobicoke Centre.” Voumvakis is recommending that City staff work with CreateTO and development partners to hash out a development timeline and devise a lease agreement Rendering of the propose looking north from Bloor Street West Rendering for TTC bus terminal and subway entrance The Bloor-Islington site is one of 22 sites approved by Council for redevelopment through the Housing Now program which is defined as “an approach to city-building whereby City-owned lands are used to facilitate private sector or non-profit development of affordable rental market rental and ownership housing within mixed-use Last month, a progress update from CreateTO's Chief Executive Officer, Vic Gupta, revealed that development approvals are now in place for 10 of the 22 sites identified across the city, with three expected to kick off construction at some point this year Those three sites are: 5207 Dundas Street West There were six residential break and enters reported in the district from Feb Toronto Police Service received 30 reports of a break-in at a home between Feb In total 214 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 82.7 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 A break-in was reported at a house near Edenbridge Drive and Erinbrook Court on Thursday a house near Hampshire Heights and Rivercove Drive on Friday a house near Kipling Avenue and Mattice Avenue on Saturday a house near Jopling Avenue North and Tyre Avenue on Sunday There have been eight residential break and enters reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Glen Agar Drive and Ravenscrest Drive on Sunday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Princess-Rosethorn in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Van Camp Place and Waterbury Drive on Wednesday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview in 2025 There were 13 vehicles reported stolen in the district from Jan Toronto Police Service received 53 reports of a stolen vehicle between Jan In total 3,287 auto thefts have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 — down NaN per cent compared to the same period in 2024 a curbside near Browns Line and Roseland Drive on Friday around Foch Avenue and Jellicoe Avenue on Wednesday There have been 14 auto thefts reported in Alderwood in 2025 A vehicle was reported stolen from a residential parking lot around Hwy 427th and Rathburn Road on Thursday There have been 42 auto thefts reported in Eringate-Centennial-West Deane in 2025 a curbside near Dundas Street West and Royalavon Crescent on Saturday a curbside near Sherway Gate and Sherway Gardens Road on Monday There have been 93 auto thefts reported in Islington-City Centre West in 2025 Eight vehicles were reported stolen from these locations: a parking lot around Racine Road and Taber Road on Thursday a curbside near Attwell Drive and Carlson Court on Friday a parking lot near Dixon Road and Skyway Avenue on Saturday a curbside around Dixon Road and Skyway Avenue on Saturday a curbside around Goodmark Place and Steinway Boulevard on Monday a curbside around Dixon Road and Hwy 27 on Tuesday a parking lot around Martin Grove Road and Rexdale Boulevard on Wednesday There have been 231 auto thefts reported in West Humber-Clairville in 2025 making them an excellent investment for anyone who bought a place like albeit expensive prospect for buyers in the market right now A new value analysis report released on Wednesday by the real estate listing site Zoocasa shows that condos are now experiencing higher appreciation rates than houses in 23 of Toronto's 35 neighbourhoods What this means is that houses aren't the sure bet they were once thought to be. Condos, on the other hand, continue to skyrocket in value across the GTA Quarterly data from the Toronto Real Estate Board shows that the average unit price for condos rose 9.7 per cent between July and September of 2018 compared to the same stretch of 2017 the price of an average unit ($615,582) was up 11.7 per cent while detached home prices declined over the same period by 1.4 per cent with 23 of Toronto's 35 markets experiencing higher appreciation among condos than houses Home sales are now starting to bounce back, but slowly — and market experts are still championing condo sales for bolstering the GTA's otherwise flagging housing market Zoocasa notes that there are pockets of the city in which house value appreciation still outpaces condos Here are five areas in Toronto where condos are crushing as an investment compared to houses This north Etobicoke hood boasts an average condo price of $372,000 — an appreciation of more than 43 per cent since last year at the same time Condo prices are rising far faster than house prices in the Jane and Finch area tying Richview at 43 per cent appreciation condos in this part of the city are up 37 per cent Condos near Scarborough's waterfront are growing in value fast up 35 per cent over last year with an average price of  $536,333 as of September 2018 The gentrification of Parkdale continues with condo prices reaching an average of $629,045 up 32 per cent over September of last year House values didn't rise as fast in this part of the city but they still went up by 18 per cent to a whopping average of $1,716,518 the camera is a toy Somali community activist Sarah Ali works out of an office at Kingsview Village Junior School on Tuesday The overwhelming majority Toronto residents who speak Somali live in central Etobicoke They also face an inordinate amount of challenges even those who are second- or third-generation Canadians The overwhelming majority of 2016 Census respondents in Toronto who said they speak Somali live in central Etobicoke in the Kingsview-Village-The Westway neighbourhood south of Highway 401 and north of The Westway and St Census respondents who live in Toronto who identified as Somali-speaking are the highest in number in five Etobicoke neighbourhoods including Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown mostly of second and now third generations who live in the Kingsview Village-The Westway neighbourhood face challenges: insufficient youth programs with many college and university graduates unable to find secure Without sufficient youth support and activities career-related employment for newly graduated twentysomethings third-generation Canadian of Somali descent and area resident “Everything is the need,” the mother of three said recently at Kingsview Village Junior School a community and model school she called an exception for its strong after-school math and basketball programs for its students “Agencies need more funding and support to sustain their programs It causes many children and youth to roam around because they have no place to go entrepreneurial community with nowhere to go.” The Somali Workers Network is one of several diversity networks of the Toronto and Region Labour Council Canada’s oldest and largest labour union with 205,000 members unionized workers concerned with social justice issues formed the network to build bridges between the labour movement and Canadians of Somali descent the City of Toronto identified Kingsview Village-The Westway as one of 31 neighbourhoods known as Neighbourhood Improvement Areas because they fall behind the Neighbourhood Equity Score Low income is a reality for 25 per cent of the area’s population of 22,000 residents higher than the 20 per cent rate of low income across all of Toronto Data indicates 42.5 per cent of children younger than six and 39.6 per cent of children and youth younger than 18 are considered low income 22.9 per cent of those aged 18 to 64 and 11 per cent of seniors 65 and older are low income The low-income measure after tax is $22,133 for singles and $44,266 for four-person families Ali makes the point that Somalis who fled the country’s civil war in the 1990s to immigrate to Canada were largely well-educated but weren’t successful in having their foreign qualifications and credentials recognized in their new home “You had highly-educated people – engineers teachers – fleeing the war without their papers which led them to minimum-wage jobs in Canada which led to depression and being unable to support their families,” Ali said That phenomenon of well-educated people unable to find work in their chosen country is now also a reality for second- and third-generation Canadians of Somali descent “The media portrays us as violent,” Ali said “But people who live in other areas of the city and outside Toronto why are they successful; because we had the resources like everyone else “Our Somali brothers and sisters do not have the resources and have fallen through the cracks.” Those seeking jobs or even enrolment in programs face discrimination “(Discrimination because of) postal code is a fact; it’s not a joke or a myth,” she said Mental illness among young Canadians of Somali descent is an “epidemic,” said Abdi Hagi Yusuf “Stress and mental illness is high among our children when they can’t get jobs,” he said “They need to see even one or two children hired by city parks and recreation there is a belief this is pure targeting (against the community).” The Canadian and Ontario governments’ support of Syrian refugees is worlds apart from the experience of Somali refugees when they fled civil war in the 1990s for a new life in Canada the government is supporting the whole family and the men are upgrading their skills,” she said “If Somali refugees had had the same opportunities resources and funding the government is giving Syrian refugees The city of Toronto map shows the new neighbourhoods in darker shading The city is redrawing the neighbourhood map to take into account changes caused by population growth over the past 20-plus years the city of Toronto is redrawing its map and creating 34 new neighbourhoods to account for population growth To fit in the new neighbourhoods, the city is taking large areas, such as Islington-City Centre West, Waterfront Communities – The Island and Niagara and breaking them up into smaller geographic chunks meant to have equivalent populations Toronto has had 140 officially recognized neighbourhoods for more than 20 years and will end up with 158 after the changes take effect later this year “I feel like they didn’t do their research didn’t consider how this would make people feel.” because Ryerson the man stands against the values of Ryerson the school Egerton Ryerson was a proponent of residential schooling, which led to widespread child abuse. It’s been referred to as the “main weapon” used by Canada to carry out cultural genocide against Indigenous peoples Following the petition, the university created a task force to “recommend actions to reconcile the legacy of Egerton Ryerson.” hopes the school will change its name one day in addition to deposing the statue told the Star in a statement that the city of Toronto’s decision to refer to the neighbourhood as Ryerson “speaks to the important role the university has in the community.” they note there are “many different views on Egerton Ryerson’s history including his relationship with Indigenous people.” The co-chairs said they cannot speculate on the recommendations they will give the school, to be drawn from an online survey of the university community closing in May The city of Toronto declined to comment on the neighbourhood naming project as details related to it “are still being finalized and could change,” said spokesperson Natasha Hinds Fitzsimmins The link the city posted announcing the project, including a map featuring all the new neighbourhood names was uploaded to “help facilitate input from stakeholders and help them prepare for the change,” she added No reference to consultation being offered to stakeholders was on the site on Thursday only a note at the end saying feedback is welcome and more details on the project are available upon request research director of Ryerson University’s Urban Analytics Institute said the map change is a response to population growth which upset the balance between neighbourhoods sought by cities to ensure clear data distribution “Let’s say you don’t divide existing neighbourhoods after populations changes and you report that two per cent of a certain neighbourhood has tested positive for COVID-19,” he said “People might not think it matters much — it’s such a low number in just one place — but it could be that that neighbourhood has half the population of the city.” a professor of housing and community development at the University of Toronto said the city’s neighbourhood distribution matters little in terms of data collection and there is “no scientific logic” as to where boundaries for neighbourhoods are drawn “The change has little practical impact or significance for most people,” said Hulchanski “For research and for accurate reporting on how the city is changing Hulchanski said Toronto has about 500 census tracts — small geographic areas from which population data is taken Each of Toronto’s neighbourhoods “arbitrarily” combines two to five tracts because the city “simply can’t name all 500,” he said The process of naming neighbourhoods is just to provide a helpful service to “average interested citizens” by giving summary key facts for the named areas Data Insight: What you can learn by focusing on price per square foot Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value" The data behind the top places to buy real estate in Canada an insecure economy and job loss are all on the minds of young.. 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The content provided on our site is for information only; it is not meant to replace advice from a professional When the car was king and Etobicoke had more of a suburban mentality it made (a kind of) sense to have a crazy tangle of roads in its centre But in the decades since the '50s, as it slowly dawned on cities that urbanization had definite benefits, Toronto developed a plan targeting the transformation of Etobicoke Centre as the nucleus of a western 'city' in Toronto Bloor and Kipling streets needed to be reconfigured to begin making that vision a reality it takes more than pulling down overpasses and planting trees to make a livable city centre community services and good public transit Which is where the city’s plan for a new Etobicoke civic centre and new Kipling transit hub come in Etobicoke Centre runs along Dundas Street West from Shorncliffe Road to Kipling Avenue and between Dundas Street West and Bloor Street West from Kipling Avenue to Montgomery Road It is one of four centres identified in the City’s Official Plan to be redeveloped to encourage a high concentration of residents READ: City Building At Its Best: The PJ Condos Give More Than They Take One of the first steps to turn the area from a car-commuter zone dangerous for pedestrians into a walkable, livable, workable centre was to reconfigure the Six Points intersection of Dundas the overpasses and loops were removed and everything was taken down to grade and people can now walk in the area without taking their lives into their hands “Up until it got levelled about a year ago … it was like a highway,” says Lola Macanowicz chair of the Village of Islington Business Improvement Area “When to-grade came about … people were able to move about the accessibility to public transit is safer and easier and the area’s arteries also allow people to get to the airport quickly or commute to jobs downtown or in surrounding areas But people need a reason to get out and walk in their neighbourhood accessible local government and community activity spaces The city’s vision for the area includes the creation of seven blocks out of the reconfiguration of the Six Points interchange, with a new civic centre the focus of the redevelopment "Some of the major changes happening in the area have been on the books for quite some time and it's exciting that the wheels are in motion,” says Etobicoke-Lakeshore councillor Mark Grimes “There are a lot of moving pieces here to make sure that we can get the most out of this space and turn it into a vibrant A key component of this is ensuring that the proper facilities are in place to support the growth in the community and a library – all of which will be included in the new Civic Centre." With construction expected to begin in 2022 the civic centre plan includes a council chamber a recreation centre with a track and a pool This would be a place where “you can pay taxes pick up a library book and watch your children play in the pool,” says Gabriella Sicheri vice-president of development for CreateTO which manages Toronto’s real estate assets The civic centre plan is part of a larger precinct plan designed around a walkable environment and also projects about 2,300 to 2,500 residential units and a two-acre park It would also include 260,000 square feet of office space and retail space at grade level there is a proposed new Catholic elementary school building on the newly freed-up lands The idea is to create a space where people can live Of course, with the Greater Golden Horseshoe functioning as a larger entity there is the need to move people more efficiently across the region and beyond their neighbourhoods Metrolinx, the public agency that manages and integrates road and public transport, is in the process of transforming the Kipling GO station into a transit hub that will allow riders to connect between the TTC “The Kipling Transit Hub will offer a seamless experience with multiple transit options connecting communities and getting people to the places they need to go,” says James Schick With connections to downtown Toronto and Mississauga the Kipling hub is part of the province’s plan to improve transit across the whole region reduce traffic congestion and lower greenhouse gas emissions The COVID-19 pandemic has temporarily cut down on public transit use, but the congestion problem will not likely go away, as Toronto just recently was ranked as having the second worst traffic in Canada the elegant new build is already at grade and is slated to be move-in ready by next year The plan calls for several condo buildings spread out around lush green spaces for residents to relax and enjoy their life as much outside of the units as in them given that the interiors feature floor-to-ceiling windows Cypress brings with it full upscale amenities such as exercise rooms Every unit comes complete with a parking spot and a locker unit With spacious 1 bed + den units starting at 737 sq the opportunity to embrace the new work from home world has never been easier -- or roomier the Daily Bread Food Banks is bringing local Ontario produce to five lower-income sites in Toronto this summer and continuing through the end of September the Daily Bread Food Bank is taking a donations of excess farmer-donated vegetables fruits and herbs to lower-income areas in the city The mobile produce market is piloting the program in Scarborough but has plans to serve 20 neighbourhoods over the next year by delivering 20 per cent more food Daily Bread Food Bank chief executive officer Neil Hetherington states: “With our network of front-line agencies and food banks across the city Daily Bread is uniquely positioned to help these 20 neighbourhoods address the immediate needs of their most vulnerable residents by increasing our food shipments to them by 20 per cent.” Scarborough was initially chosen after the city realized a 30 per cent increase in food bank visits in 2017 produce is being distributed at no cost to the consumer providing residents of the areas to have unimpeded access to fresh The neighbourhoods designated as priority by Daily Bread are Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown The Daily Bread Food Bank has 15 member agencies that serve these areas; each will receive 20 per cent more food delivered to them including shelf-stable products as well as fresh produce Russian is a popular language in a number of Toronto neighbourhoods there are more than 35,000 people in the city who list it as their Mother Tongue here are the top 10 Toronto neighbourhoods where Russia is noted as a Mother Tongue These rankings are based on the number of speakers – Data courtesy City of Toronto via Statistics Canada Toronto rent prices continued to rise — albeit ever so modestly — between July and August of 2021, marking the fifth consecutive month of increases after 14 straight months of unprecedented declines Rents went up 0.9 per cent on average across the entire GTA last month, reaching $2,097 according to a freshly-released report from Bullpen Research and TorontoRentals.com though some parts of the region saw far greater gains than others Prices are also still significantly lower than they were before the COVID-19 pandemic turned Toronto's rental market on its head: On a year-over-year basis average rents are down four per cent in total putting rents a whopping 14 per cent lower than the $2,450 average they reached in August of 2019 Average rent prices are rising in Toronto again after more than a year of declines but have yet to recover to pre-pandemic levels Experts have been saying for months that they expect rent prices to continue trending upward, intensifying as lockdown restrictions lift and immigration rates soar "The market bottom is now clearly in the past with many of Toronto's most desirable neighbourhoods seeing average rents increase by $200 to $350 per month over the last six months." While slow-going thus far across the board some types of units are rising in value at an above-average rate The average monthly rental price for one-bedroom units across all property types (condo apartment basement and single family home) shot up by 5.1 per cent month-over-month to reach $1,864 fell 4.2 per cent on average between July and August while studios increased by 1.4 per cent to reach $1,525 and two-bedrooms by 1.3 per cent to hit $2,308 per month studios actually saw the biggest uptick at 9.9 per cent The average rent price for a basement studio apartments is increasing faster than any other type of unit in the GTA right now In addition to unit sizes, there are specific parts of the GTA in which rent prices are rising more quickly than average: Whitby and Scarborough saw prices rise by 6.6 per cent and 3.9 per cent respectively between July and August The City of Toronto meanwhile experienced a growth rate of just 0.7 per cent rent prices continue to vary widely across the 416 itself with the highest rents in Toronto now found in the University neighbourhood at an average of $2,459 per month Rosedale-Moore Park boasts the second-highest average price across all unit types and sizes at $2,437 followed by the Bay Street Corridor at $2,408 Those looking for less-expensive options will find the best values in Wallace Emerson for studios James Town for two-bedrooms and Islington-City Centre West for units with three or more bedrooms University is the most expensive neighbourhood to rent a place in Toronto right now for studios Overall, Parkdale holds strong as the least-expensive neighbourhood for renting in Toronto across all unit types as you can't bank on anything in this city for long "Despite some concerns regarding the fourth wave a return to normalcy continues in the GTA with colleges and universities opening up gyms and downtown office buildings," reads the rent report the GTA rental market is returning to normal which typically includes monthly rent increases as demand outstrips supply." Jack Landau The Village of Islington is known for being Toronto's Village of Murals The neighbourhood — bounded by Bloor Street West Islington Avenue and Mimico Creek — is decorated with 28 murals celebrating the area's people and history Islington-1900" mural painted by John Kuna in 2005 It's a history that can be traced back to the late 1700s Islington wasn't the original name of the neighbourhood which was called Mimico after the Mimico Creek The creek played a large role in the development of Islington Village According to the Etobicoke Historical Society Dundas Street was created to connect York (present-day Toronto) with southwestern Ontario As more and more travellers commuted along Dundas the businesses running along Dundas play a huge role in the neighbourhood Esso station at the north-west corner of Islington Avenue and Rathburn Road at the Thorncrest shopping centre in 1955 All of Islington Village stands on the former area of ten 100-acre lots, meaning the earliest settlers were all lessees. According to the Village of Islington's website the first permanent settlers were George and Mary Johnston in 1798 they settled on one of the 100-acre Clergy Reserve lots with their nine children It roughly covered the area of Dundas between Kipling and Mabelle avenues they purchased another lot just west of Kipling Avenue in between Bloor Street and Burnhamthorpe Road with six generations of Johnstons living there until the land was sold in 1985 Rambler Hillman car dealership at Bloor Street West and Islington Avenue in 1961 According to the Village of Islington’s website 1100 Kipling Avenue and 66 Burnhamthorpe Road The latter was named "Valleyview" and was built by the youngest of the Johnstons' sons in 1907 The historic 66 Burnhamthorpe Road in 2015 It was then sold in 1934 to Alexander Loblaw who was the son of the Loblaws grocery store founder the Wilcox family settled in Islington Village after moving from New York state in 1815 They lived on a lot just north of the Johnstons and are credited for a great deal of development in the area Amasa Wilcox built a sawmill on the east bank of Mimico Creek in 1820 which is now where Islington Golf Course stands Man rolling grass at the Islington Golf & Country Club on April 25 built Islington Village's first general store located on the corner of Dundas Street West and Burnhamthorpe Crescent The church now known as Islington United Church was established in 1818 the Methodists gathered at a school in the area the congregation built a church building on land donated by Amasa Wilcox It was not an extravagant structure but could seat around 200 people Families attending each paid for their own pew every quarter The Islington Methodist (United) Church between 1887-1949 A few decades went by and the congregation continued to grow under its first minister A new church was built on the south side of Dundas Street after the formation of the United Church of Canada Islington Methodist Church became Islington United Church the church has continued to expand both its building and congregation One of Islington Village's most notable landmarks was built in 1832, as Montgomery's Inn founded the Inn in the 1830s to serve the area's frequent visitors The building stands on the southeast corner of Islington Avenue and Dundas Street West Montgomery's Inn at Dundas Street West and Islington Avenue in 1964 Although its ownership has been transferred many times it is now in the hands of the City of Toronto Government These days the inn is surrounded by a bustling city and serves as a reminder of the intricate history of the neighbourhood Visitors can travel back in time and enjoy the Montgomery's Inn museum and tea room In 1844, Bishop John Strachan approved a new parish for the area, and Saint George's On-the-Hill Anglican Church was built who also founded Mimico's Parish of Christ Church The building was designed by William Tyrrell George's Anglican Church On-The-Hill on Dundas Street West between Wimbleton Road and Nottingham Drive The Church's white brick and tall spire were hard to miss and became a gathering place for many residents in the neighbourhood the building has seen several renovations and expansions and when Etobicoke became independent in 1850 its municipal offices and town service buildings were opened in Islington Village Bloor Street West looking north-east over Mimico Creek Bridge in 1957 Islington was given its present-day name in 1858 whose husband Thomas owned the neighbourhood's Thomas Smith Inn they realized that the name Mimico was already taken by the Mimico neighbourhood in the south-east end of Etobicoke Thomas Musson became the postmaster at Islington Post Office in Musson’s General Store which was originally built by the Wilcox's The Islington Post Office on the corner of Dundas Steet West and Burnhamthorpe Cresent in 1923 offering a train ride to and from Toronto in under 25 minutes The tracks ran parallel to Dundas Street and all mail to and from the neighbourhood began to travel by train According to the Toronto Railway Historical Association the Credit Valley Railway was leased by the Ontario and Quebec Railway in 1883 The O&Q was actually a part of the Canadian Pacific Railway and existed only on paper a new station replaced the original Islington Railway Station due to Islington's rapidly growing population It served the neighbourhood until it closed in 1961 An exciting change came in 1960 when a bridge was built on Islington Avenue over Mimico Creek Islington Avenue was open all the way from Bloor to Dundas streets Another big development happened on May 10, 1968, when Islington subway station opened for service It provided travellers with connections to the western part of the city It was the western terminal station until the extension of Kipling Station in 1980 The post-WWII decades saw a surge in new housing split-level homes and apartment towers went up in the neighbourhood to account for the number of families moving in Now Islington Village has a variety of options from new McMansions to old heritage homes to the more affordable Mabelle Avenue high-rises Dundas Street West looking south to Cordova Avenue in 1954 Now, we can't talk about the neighbourhood without mentioning the history of the gorgeous murals it is known for. In 2004, the Village of Islington BIA put a plan in place to fund the Mural Mosaic located on buildings and bridges around the neighbourhood consist of photorealistic art illustrating actual people places and events that occurred in Islington "The Faces of Islington" mural painted by John Kuna in 2013 Each mural took anywhere from three to four hundred hours of work to paint, with a total of 28 murals in the neighbourhood. Most of the murals have been painted by John Kuna there is no doubt that the Village of Islington is truly unique in its way of preserving its past which culminates in a 43-storey mixed-use tower will be about halfway between Kipling and Islington stations designed by Montgomery Sisam Architects for CreateTO The site at 3725 Bloor Street West sits at the southwest corner of Bloor Street West and Dundas Street West. The 1.79-acre site, part of the City’s 13.8-acre Bloor-Kipling redevelopment area, is currently being used as staging area for the new Etobicoke Civic Centre, now under construction to the immediate west of it The surrounding neighbourhood being created here will have a mix of residential and civic uses once all seven blocks are built on An aerial view looking southwest to the current site (bottom centre) image by UrbanToronto Forum contributor Tim MacDonald Planning for Block 3 began with the Bloor-Kipling Block Context Plan in 2019 envisioning a mixed-use community across multiple city-owned parcels on land that previously was taken up by the now demolished Six Points interchange and the shuttered Westwood Cinemas a Zoning By-law Amendment report was prepared for Blocks 1 with revisions submitted in 2021 based on City feedback the process for Block 3 was deferred for further refinement This current submission is the first Zoning By-law Amendment application for Block 3 The proposal calls for a 43-storey mixed-use complex rising to 141.36m including 230 affordable rental units and 468 market-rate rentals The tower would be positioned on the northeast portion of the site set above a tiered podium that steps back at various levels creating landscaped terraces and outdoor amenity spaces The ground floor would be mostly allocated for retail space while a publicly accessible courtyard would be accessible from two points along Dundas Street. The southwest end of the second floor is planned for more non-residential space designed by Montgomery Sisam Architects for CreateTO The design offers a total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 54,755m² broken down into 49,690m² for residential use and 5,065m² for non-residential space the revised plan increases the residential unit count by 207 units and boosts non-residential GFA by 226m².  The proposed building includes 1,459m² of indoor and 1,484m² of outdoor amenities spread across podium levels The residential portion of the complex would have six elevators providing approximately one for every 116 units with high-speed motors required to ensure efficient service One level of underground garage accessed through the same ramp as the Civic Centre to the west would accommodate loading bays plus 105 parking spaces for residents and 10 for visitors Bicycle parking entails 483 long-term and 66 short-term spaces vehicular parking has been reduced by 106 spaces while bicycle parking has increased by 165 spaces Recent local infrastructure improvements have strengthened cycling connections which will be complemented by proposed multi-use trails and pedestrian-friendly pathways as more of the Six Points area is redeveloped The site is a 10-minute walk to either Islington station or Kipling station on Bloor Line 2 Kipling station is a key transit interchange connecting the subway line An axonometric view looking southwest to Bloor-Kipling Block 3 construction is underway for the new Etobicoke Civic Centre the four major volumes of which will range from 7 to 16 storeys high plus a library and community centre with a pool in the smaller volumes Looking northwest to the Etobicoke Civic Centre designed by Henning Larsen and Adamson Associates Architects for CreateTO UrbanToronto has a research service, UTPro, that provides comprehensive data on development projects in the Greater Golden Horseshoe — from proposal through to completion. We also offer Instant Reports, downloadable snapshots based on location, and a daily subscription newsletter, New Development Insider that tracks projects from initial application.​​​ Toronto police have identified a man who was killed and arrested a second person who was injured following a stabbing that occurred during an “altercation” between a group of people in Etobicoke Emergency responders were called to Lake Shore Boulevard West and Islington Avenue just after 6 a.m Dan Pravica said when officers arrived on the scene they were “advised that an altercation occurred between several parties It appears at this time at least two people were suffering from stab wounds.” The male suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to hospital by paramedics Police believe a second male was also stabbed “We’re concerned for that individual as he has not made himself known to us We do not believe he has attended a local hospital or sought medical help We are hoping to locate this person,” Pravica said police identified the victim as 36-year-old Jesse Christian Halvorsen of Toronto Police also announced that 35-year-old Shawn Downs-Abbott of Toronto was located and treated for non-life threatening injuries He’s now facing a charge of second-degree murder Investigators say the two men are known to each other but it’s not yet known what led to the altercation Police are looking to speak with witnesses and are seeking any video footage of the area at the time of the incident Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices The Canadian National Exhibition is back in Toronto once again for a two-week run and there will be no TTC closures to get in your way Get ready for a Kool-Aid deep-fried chicken sandwich The CNE is known for the interesting foods that make an appearance at the event every year The first EX Games will be an exciting extreme sports half-pipe show featuring top athletes in skateboarding fresh off his appearance at the Paris Olympics It will be capped off as always with the Air Show on the last weekend of The Ex For those taking public transit both GO Transit and the TTC will offer additional service for riders going to the CNE British Columbia Road will be closed weekly between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Dufferin Street Bridge during the CNE Police officers will be present at key intersections near the CNE Traffic will be directed north on Dufferin Street towards King Street West Signs will be in place this week to advise motorists of the closures.  The event starts on Friday and runs until September 2 The King’s Plate will kick off the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown as the most prestigious championship Thoroughbred race at Woodbine Racetrack food and fun all day Saturday as patrons watch North America’s oldest continuously run stakes event Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and tickets are still available on their website. The 24th annual Toronto Chinatown Festival will be celebrating the Year of the Dragon with the theme “Soaring Dragon Dispensing Splendours” Anyone walking through Chinatown during this two-day festival will be able to enjoy live traditional dancing and opera performances kung fu performances and multicultural street food The Toronto Chinatown Festival will take place on the west side of Spadina Avenue between St Andrew and Sullivan streets on Saturday between noon and 11 p.m A full list of programming can be found on their website. Taste of Manila will be celebrating its 11th year of the festival that takes over the Wilson Avenue and Bathurst Street area There will vendors and visitors from all over the world that will be providing good food unique treasures and you can also support local artisans while enjoying the festivities on stage It kicks off on Saturday at 10 a.m. and runs through to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Full details are available on their website. As part of the long-term construction plan on the Gardiner Expressway, one westbound lane and one eastbound lane are closed between Dufferin Street and Strachan Avenue. The eastbound on-ramp from Lake Shore Boulevard at Jameson Avenue is also closed. From 5 a.m. on Saturdays, to 11:59 p.m. on Sundays, British Columbia Road will be closed weekly between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Dufferin Street Bridge during the CNE.   Police officers will be present at key intersections near the CNE. Traffic will be directed north on Dufferin Street towards King Street West. Signs will be in place this week to advise motorists of the closures.  From 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, to 12 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, Dufferin Street will be closed between Billy Bishop Way and Yorkdale Road for safe bridge demolition. Traffic will be directed to detour east of Dufferin Street onto Allen Road.  From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, Mill Street will be closed between Trinity and Cherry Streets for the safe hoisting of mechanical equipment. Traffic will be directed to detour north of Mill Street on Front Street.  From 7 a.m. on Thursday, August 15 to 7 p.m. on Friday, August 16, the eastbound lane on Wellesley Street will be closed between Church and Jarvis Streets for repaving.  From 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 17 until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, southbound lanes on Spadina Avenue will be closed between St. Andrew and Sullivan Streets for the Toronto Chinatown Festival. Northbound lanes on Spadina Avenue, as well as eastbound and westbound traffic on Dundas Street West will remain open.   From 10 p.m. on Saturday, August 17 to 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, University Avenue will be reduced to one lane from Queen to Dundas Street West for the formation of the Grand Parade.  From 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, the following road closures will be in effect for the Panorama India Day Grand Parade:  From 12 a.m. on Saturday, August 17, to 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, Bathurst Street will be closed between Wilson and Laurelcrest Avenues. Traffic will be directed to detour west of Bathurst Street on Wilson Heights Boulevard between Wilson and Sheppard Avenues. Detour signs will be in place.   From 7 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, Danforth Avenue will be closed between Byng Avenue and Danforth Road and Danforth Road between Danforth and Landry Avenues. Traffic will be directed to detour south of Danforth Avenue on Gerrard Street East, and Clonmore Drive between Victoria Park and Warden Avenues. Detour signs will be in place.  Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days. Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast. Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel. The family of Soleiman Faqiri, a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison, is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms. Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast. Now New and Improved! Watch CityNews, listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts, traffic, weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices. 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Alex ArsenychToronto Associate EditorJun 15, 2023, 5:34 PMApr 14, 2022, 10:59 AMSome Torontonians have just moved to a totally new neighbourhood without even having to pack up their things thanks to a revision of the social planning for neighbourhoods that added a bunch of districts across the city On Tuesday, April 12, the City of Toronto implemented a brand new structure that bumped the number of neighbourhoods up from 140 to 158 According to the update about the new neighbourhoods, 16 high-growth neighbourhoods were split up into 34 new ones According to the City's new social planning map those who thought they were living in the Bay Street Corridor could now actually be in one of two new neighbourhoods: Bay-Cloverhill The Church-Yonge Corridor was also carved out into two The City of Toronto's map of the updated neighbourhoods.City of Toronto Some other major neighbourhood changes can be seen at Willowdale East with three new neighbourhoods like Yonge-Doris Waterfront Communities-The Island has also been split into Wellington Place Harbourfront-CityPlace and St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands Here are the other new neighbourhoods in the 6ix: the City has had social planning neighbourhoods in order to improve their planning and analysis and data collection so that they can tackle what needs to be developed in each district accordingly The City decided to change things after not touching the boundaries for 25 years due to 2016 Census data that revealed population growth across Toronto "Differential population growth over the last 20 years has seen large population increases in parts of the city while other neighbourhoods saw no growth," said the City We built a Welcome tour we highly recommend Your free account has now been created. 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The top-performing markets in terms of price appreciation experienced double-digit growth in Q2 Niagara and the waterfront communities (C01) in the 416 values rose 17 per cent from $1,601,327 in the first quarter to $1,872,407 in the second quarter Homes in the sought-after downtown core are typically sold at a sale-to-list-price ratio of 107 per cent within eight days on market Top five GTA neighbourhoods for average price appreciation of detached homes in 2018 Source: RE/MAX INTEGRA Ontario-Atlantic Region Brock posted a 15-per-cent increase in average price Values in the Beach (E02) experienced a 13-per-cent uptick Princess Rosethorn and Islington City Centre West (W08) rose 10 per cent in the second quarter Georgina – a community on the shores of Lake Simcoe— rounded out the top five Home-buying activity was also on the upswing in the second quarter of the year with 97 per cent of districts reporting an increase in sales volume between Q1 and Q2 2018 The neighbourhoods of Lawrence Park North and South Bedford Park-Nortown and Forest Hill North – comprising the North Toronto neighbourhood of C04 – were clear frontrunners in the second quarter with sales almost tripling first quarter levels up 193 per cent from the first three months of the year Mississauga placed second with a 122-per-cent increase in detached sales in the second quarter followed by Caledon with an upswing of 121 per cent University and Wychwood (C02) ranked fourth with a percentage increase of 118 per cent Top five GTA neighbourhoods for percentage increases in detached home sales Source:  RE/MAX INTEGRA Ontario-Atlantic Region Greater affordability provided a much-needed break for homebuyers in the Greater Toronto Area in 2018 with year-over-year prices falling short of 2017 levels in many areas "Buying opportunities continue to exist as a result in neighbourhoods throughout the 416 and 905 area codes," explains Alexander with detached housing sales and values climbing." While the average price of a single-detached home hovered at $1,350,000 in June five neighbourhoods in the 416 offered up single-detached homes under $860,000 in the second quarter of the year Rexdale-Kipling and Thistletown-Beaumond Heights (W10) at $732,854; Bendale Woburn and Morningside (E09) at $742,670; Malvern and Rouge (E11) at $752,292; Rockcliffe-Smythe Keelesdale-Eglinton West and Weston (W03) at $783,141; and Downsview-Roding Black Creek and Humber Summit (W05) at $859,215 Purchasers expanding search perimeters to suburban GTA communities realized even greater savings with average prices for detached homes found under the $600,000 price point in Essa ($547,970); Oshawa ($556,309); Brock ($573,951); Clarington ($585,562); and Georgina ($590,255) in the second quarter The RE/MAX Hot Pocket Report also found a limited supply of detached inventory in the 416 contributed to a noticeable decline in days on market in hot pocket neighbourhoods in Toronto proper While the overall average was 21 days in June detached homes sold in eight days in Palmerston-Little Italy Niagara and the waterfront communities (C01); nine days in Mount Pleasant (C10); 10 days in Leaside (C11); 11 days in High Park North Junction (W02); and 12 days in Rockcliffe-Smythe Keelesdale-Eglinton West and Weston (W03); Lawrence Park North and South Bedford Park-Nortown and Forest Hill North (C04); the Beach (E02); and O'Connor Parkview Danforth Village and Broadview North (E03) "The GTA's detached housing market has clearly stabilized after a rocky 12-month period," says Alexander "The frenzied home-buying activity of 2016/2017 is behind us The new normal for Toronto and the surrounding communities is a relatively balanced housing market we expect continued upward pressure on detached housing values throughout the remainder of the year." GTA-Homes » Real Estate Info » Etobicoke Centre Growth Plan Exciting new growth is coming to Etobicoke as this municipality has been designated an Urban Growth Centre (UGC) by the Ontario government Etobicoke is making strides toward implementing world-class transit infrastructure stellar region-wide and institutional public service as well as significant employment and population growth This district aims to develop into Toronto’s western mixed-use focal point Etobicoke is perfectly positioned to house the necessary growth needed to accommodate Ontario's rapidly increasing population Increasing the concentration of housing and employment opportunities in Etobicoke will mean that the existing well-established public transit and additional infrastructure will be better utilized Etobicoke will become even more vibrant and lively. Its condensed mix of varied housing and employment will allow residents to walk or use public transit, run errands and get to work. Etobicoke Centre will act as a cultural hub, with recreational, social, and administrative facilities in Etobicoke It will foster social interactions and create a tight-knit community identity in the municipality the Etobicoke Centre Secondary Plan and Zoning By-Law created guidelines that encouraged the urbanization and intensification of Etobicoke resulting in a healthy development boom in recent years This UGC is about 165 hectares in size and seeks to increase the population and jobs of the region by 205% To achieve its Growth Plan and Municipal Density Target Etobicoke is expanding its gross density from 131 people and jobs per hectare in 2006 to 400 people and jobs per hectare by 2031 The Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law allow densities between 2.0 times the lot area in low-density areas to 3.5 along the major arterial corridors and 5.0 at major transit stations These densities will support Etobicoke’s transition into a pedestrian-friendly Etobicoke is expected to reach 66,000 people and jobs by 2031 a considerable jump from 21,615 back in 2006 and a big step up from its minimum density target of 44,385 With such large strides made within the past several years Etobicoke is set to become one of the province's most significant employment and housing powerhouses Etobicoke is working tirelessly to achieve a robust Etobicoke Centre is transforming itself from an area of densely packed residential and office buildings near Bloor and Islington to an integrated This area is well fit to house a dynamic blend of homes amenities and commercial spaces as Etobicoke has two TTC subway stations and a GO transit station not to mention beautiful widened sidewalks with lights and charming greenery Etobicoke also boasts conveniently separated bicycle lanes This excellent transportation infrastructure means that new residents will be well accommodated and have an easy time travelling across Toronto and the surrounding GTA Four key initiatives that Etobicoke Centre will carry out to archive its growth plan are: To better establish Etobicoke's sense of identity the region will promote itself to attract new visitors This area plans to amplify the feeling of community spirit through public art and shared spaces that will visually unify Etobicoke This greater feeling of character will cement Etobicoke's place as the cultural and civic hot spot of Western Toronto and encourage further investment into the locale To satisfy a diverse and continuously increasing population Etobicoke aims to become a comfortable and high-performing community that meets the needs of future and existing locals through a wide range of facilities and services It plans to feature a range of public spaces where people can relax social services and transportation to its already extensive list of social infrastructure There will be an increase in senior services A total of $251,900 has been invested in improving the Tom Riley Park North Tennis Court The Community Service Strategy will help identify gaps in service and local capacities in order to set goals and priorities for improvements Existing programs such as youth drop-ins will be expanded upon and the number of community meeting areas and recreation spaces will be raised This well-built network of easily accessible premium services that changes with time to better meet the community's needs will help ensure the safety health and wellbeing of Etobicoke residents green spaces and parks will upgrade the lives of Etobicoke residents Etobicoke is adding new parks as well as enhancing and enlarging existing parkland These green spaces will offer an oasis in the hustle and bustle of city life Newly added street and pedestrian-friendly blocks will encourage the creation of street-oriented developments and supply a connection to existing buildings These well-connected streets and walkways will give this region a bustling atmosphere that lures people to city life Eateries and shopping opportunities will line the road further adding to the vibrancy of the municipality Residents will find the street visually stimulating with beautiful architecture and breathtaking public art walking in Etobicoke will be an effective travel method and a safe and enjoyable affair The Etobicoke Official Plan calls for further residential and business development to strengthen Etobicoke’s economy In order to achieve the population growth targets new housing will come in the form of mid-rise and high-rise towers zoning for the development around Kipling and Islington stations will allow for greater heights and densities The Planning Act allows zoning bylaws that grant a height or density increase if the development provides community benefits These benefits include re-using and preserving a heritage property This will increase housing units' availability and will improve Etobicoke's social infrastructure the large scale of the new buildings will promote a sense of urban character within Etobicoke The intersections Bloor-Kipling and Bloor-Islington will be one of the hot stops for future development and employment opportunities will all be steps away from local transit options Since 2002 when the Secondary Plan was implemented more than 3,600 residential units have been proposed Many development applications have been submitted and approved for significant portions of Dundas Street West west of Kipling all of which propose great heights and densities the success of the Secondary Plan is evident to all who visit Etobicoke but this municipality has just gotten started Planned and approved future initiatives will continue to work towards Etobicoke’s vision of a stunning Turn Your Real Estate Dreams Into Reality!Join our GTA-Homes community and gain exclusive weekly insights for buyers, sellers, and investors.Start Your Journey Today! Etobicoke must become a mobility hub with major public transit facilities that efficiently transport people in and out of the region Etobicoke Centre already has a strong background of highly accessible local and regional transit that allows its residents and employees to get around quickly and easily and the connection between TTC and Mississauga Transit bus routes are vital parts of Toronto’s west-end transportation network in order to support its growing population Etobicoke must further improve by catering to broader transportation needs A total of $1 million was put towards the Bloor-Islington Bridge rehabilitation that has been recently completed A new mobility hub has been proposed by Metrolinx at Line 2’s Kipling Station This development will relocate most of the bus traffic from Islington Station and place the TTC and Mississauga Transit into a single location This project will positively impact Etobicoke Centre by making more room around Islington station It also allows for sustained growth and better travel A total of $8 million has been invested into the TTC Kipling Interregional Bus Terminal and $12 million is being put towards the station’s east entrance and passenger pick-up and drop-off The 2010 Capital Budget and 10-year Capital Plan established several projects to enhance Etobicoke’s public realm and streetscape Some projects include the Bloor-Islington Bridge rehabilitation adding the inter-regional bus terminal at Kipling Station and improving access to the station along with the Six Points Interchange redevelopment that will create new roadways to provide better transit accessibility to jobs Etobicoke is not only a hot spot for new commercial development and condos but also has the perk of being home to two top-rated post-secondary academic institutions where students can get both a degree and a diploma during a four program Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber have a combined student population of 23,900 which creates important investment opportunities renting units to students that want to live closer to campus the Ontario government announced that they would invest over $62.4 million towards building two secondary schools in Etobicoke These new schools will support over 2,000 students and will come equipped with modern classrooms and state-of-the-art technology to ensure students have access to the latest teaching methods This funding will be divided into $36 million given to the Toronto Catholic District School Board to construct a replacement facility for Bishop Allen Academy that will accommodate about 1,300 students and $26.4 million allocated to developing a new Catholic secondary school in central Etobicoke New school facilities will encourage young families to make the move to Etobicoke With many new investments underway to make Etobicoke Centre a desirable place to live Etobicoke will be a great opportunity for investors This employment region has excellent access to rail making it the perfect candidate for future growth This area is serviced by the Etobicoke North GO station and various TTC bus routes The employment zone is characterized by a variety of industries in demand of skilled labour Major employment sectors include manufacturing Woodbine Entertainment Group is the largest employer here Employment continues to increase steadily in this area About half of this growth can be attributed to the rise of business building and other support service sectors in the area The high demand for space in this hot spot has decreased the vacancy rate from 8.1% in 2011 to 3.7% in 2021 a total of $317 million has been invested in constructing new commercial and industrial buildings roughly $370 million has been invested in remodelling existing structures $688,317 was put towards non-residential building permits Old office buildings are being replaced or transformed into top-of-the-line industrial facilities Part of this area's popularity stems from its proximity to Pearson International Airport and the 400-series highway network making the location convenient for industrial and office sectors as well as businesses with high shipping traffic You can expect this high demand to continue in future years especially in the distribution and light manufacturing industries the South Etobicoke employment area is the second area designated as an employment region in Toronto This is a desirable locale with excellent transportation options near Queen Elizabeth Way and Highway 427 This area is popular among large-scale manufacturing and distribution firms The top employers of this region include Willowbrook Maintenance Facility the film industry has also sprouted in South Etobicoke this rapidly expanding employment market also boasts 12% of all Toronto jobs in information and cultural industries and 10% of all professional this area is home to the Ontario Food Terminal the second largest food distribution hub in North America an astounding increase of more than 5,000 since 2011 A total of $358 million has been invested during the past five years towards new buildings and alterations This region is located along the northwest border of Toronto This is an impressive increase of over 400 jobs since 2016 and a 24% increase since 2011 The region has a significant manufacturing scientific and technical services facilities have almost doubled Top employers in the area include Apotex Inc. Labour-intensive businesses are very drawn to this area causing the area's 12.5 million square feet of industrial building space to have a vacancy rate below 1% Between 2016-2019 building permits in the area added up to $427,398 including $336,682 for new buildings and $58,870 for interior alterations.Over the past five years more than $427 million has been invested in industrial and commercial construction in this area Attracting more employment opportunities to Etobicoke will directly and indirectly bring new residents looking to live close to their jobs Looking for Expert Guidance in Real Estate?Partner with our dedicated agents to ensure success in buying, selling, and investing.Build Your Future Today One of the most exciting times of the year has arrived and it's not because back-to-school season is upon us a multitude of captivating condo projects are set to launch and we've compiled a comprehensive list counting down the top 10 upcoming condo projects across the GTA Explore all the magnificent highlights of these ten projects from Toronto to Vaughan Scarborough and Pickering and see why each project made the list of the most anticipated projects coming this Fall 2023 Remember to sign up for our Online Investment Seminar to learn about all the growth coming to the GTA why you should invest today for your tomorrow and how we can help you determine which condo project is best for you Rounding out the Top 10 is Stationside Condos in the fast-growing Milton region This ultra-modern two-tower development signals the newly emerging core of downtown Milton With two dazzling towers rising 19 and 23 storeys high this development will include a combined total of 612 exquisite suites this residence will provide nearly 24,000 square feet of rooftop amenity space Milton is one of Canada's fastest-growing regions and plans to expand further as a designated Urban Growth Centre The population is expected to grow from 110,000 currently to 228,000 by 2031 creating endless possibilities for residents New developments within the downtown core alone include the Milton GO Station Expansion and the upcoming University of Laurier Milton Campus The Town is eager for the 2024 opening of a new Wilfrid Laurier University post-secondary campus at the 400-acre Milton Education Village Innovation Centre The multi-phase development is expected to accommodate 6,700 students and focus on university and college academic programs in high-demand fields such as science this new Campus is under 10 minutes from Stationside Condos providing incredible opportunities for investors in search of student tenants And with the Milton GO Station Expansion just steps away How could we not include this ambitious condo project emerging in a region looking to double in size within the coming decade Landa Place Condos is a new high-rise condominium development that adds vibrancy and height to this growing Scarborough neighbourhood This ambitious pre-construction project will add three towers a public park will be built that is expected to connect with a privately owned publicly accessible open space creating an oasis in the heart of this growing region The connectivity and demand at Landa Place will be catapulted thanks to upcoming transit improvements and expansions coming to Scarborough The much-anticipated Scarborough Subway Extension will be pivotal in connecting Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT) helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs schools and other key destinations throughout the city This expansion will add access to other transit systems The Eglinton Crosstown LRT is also coming to Scarborough further simplifying access to Landa Place Condos you know this Scarborough development will feel the heat of the housing shortage With over 1.5 million homes needed over the next decade investing in a project like this in its early stages is a sound way to watch your money grow boutique-style condominium with 210 residential suites just moments from the above-mentioned Joya Condos the design of this development features a modern exterior this condo will offer over 5,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor and over 2,000 square feet of amenity space on the main floor and 2 more floors As one of Ontario's 25 designated Urban Growth Centres Etobicoke expects to reach 66,000 people and jobs by 2031 the City of Toronto looks to grow by 33% reaching 3.9 million people by 2041 With the wave of new residents coming to Etobicoke and Toronto the demand for homes will reach unparalleled heights Investing in Etobicoke is your opportunity to invest in Toronto's tranquil neighbourhoods without the hassles of the city's core coming to a growing area in one of Etobicoke's most vibrant neighbourhoods This project will be a 12-storey mid-rise development with over 280 new condominium units with studio to three-bedroom units available Residents and investors will enjoy the convenience of effortless commutes and some of the best shopping and dining destinations the GTA has to offer Etobicoke is rising with visions of growing into an economic and transit-oriented powerhouse the city has recently completed a conveniently accessible transit hub just minutes from this address Travel around Etobicoke has become incredibly efficient with the completion of the $73 million Kipling Station Transit hub making it incredibly easy to get to where you need to go faster than ever before The Riv is a new high-rise condominium coming to Toronto's transforming Regent Park neighbourhood along the banks of the Don River The Riv Condos will feature expansive balconies and terraces offering lively views of the neighbourhood and the adjacent river This project has over 388 suites ranging from studio to three-bedroom units It will include 18,000+ square feet of unique and luxurious amenities Investing in Toronto shouldn't be a question especially when you're investing in a transforming neighbourhood such as Regent Park This condo will be submerged in the city's rapidly changing infrastructure Moments away will land you in Toronto's fast-growing high-tech industry hub and the East Harbour revitalization The tech industry has increased by 40% in the last five years and shows no sign of slowing down East Harbour is set to accommodate 50,000 new jobs and 12 million square feet of commercial and retail space with the coming of a new transit-oriented community This development includes the East Harbour Transit Hub including the GO Train (Lakeshore East and the Markham/Stouffville line) future TTC light rail transit (linking the Queens Quay LRT with Broadview Avenue) and the Ontario Line subway The sky's the limit when you take the opportunity to invest in Toronto Reside On Richmond Condos is a new mixed-use high-rise condominium in Toronto This 18-storey pre-construction project with 216 units will be located at 627 Richmond St W in the coveted West Queen West neighbourhood Not only is it minutes from everyday urban conveniences but this condo project will accommodate a 6,000+ square foot grocery store into its design from studios to three bedrooms and top-of-the-line amenities making it an exceptional place to live and invest in This condo will sit at an address with near-perfect connectivity scores You can taste the city's stylish side on King or experience the city's creative side on Queen With new business openings and employees returning to work in-office downtown Toronto is booming more than ever this area is about to get more convenient with the upcoming Ontario Line just a 4-minute walk from your door Hop on at King and Bathurst and travel across the city in under 30 minutes Toronto is one of the fastest-growing cities in North America This city's population is expected to grow an awe-inspiring 98% by 2041 Driven by nearly 500,0000 new immigrants arriving in Canada every year from 2023 to 2025 the job market is also projecting 316,000 new jobs by 2041 V City Condos is a new mixed-use high-rise condominium coming to the inspiring and visionary Vaughan Metropolitan Centre (VMC) This development will consist of two towers rising 45 and 49-storeys with a 7-storey connecting podium There will be 1,018 new residential units with a full range of housing options and convenient access to the TTC Subway As one of the fastest-growing regions in the GTA this area looks to add 11,500 new jobs in the VMC The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre is one of Canada's most exciting urban transformations that you can invest in this Fall this City is already appreciating in value The average annual resale appreciation rate between 2012 and 2022 was 7.7% and the average rental appreciation rate annually for the past ten years has been 4.1% – investing in a pre-construction condo in this area is almost guaranteed appreciation This region will become a transit-oriented pedestrian-focused dynamic hub for commerce Q Tower Condos is emerging in the core of downtown Toronto This new urban high-rise condominium will sit at 200 Queens Quay W in one of the city's most coveted neighbourhoods with the best views in the city and incredible access to urban amenities This pre-construction condo will rise 60-storeys high and provide 1,003 units ranging from studio to three-bedroom suites The ground floor will showcase a contemporary building lobby adding to the overall appeal and convenience of the project Did we mention this project is collaborating with esteemed contemporary artist Michael Moebius Prepare to be captivated as his iconic art pieces grace the halls and spaces of the Q Tower This condo's prime downtown location makes it an incredible investment opportunity This locale scores an impressive 97 Walk Score and a perfect 100 Transit Score with connections to the city and beyond You're just a 10-minute walk from your doorstep to Union Station you're steps from incredible employment hubs you'll be at the core of the city's growth The City of Toronto looks to grow 36% to over 4 million residents and has the potential to reach 915,000 jobs by 2041 in the downtown region alone the revitalization of the waterfront looks to protect and develop Toronto's iconic Port Lands The city is committing to $160 million in the 2023 budget as part of the billion-dollar Port Lands Flood Protection project This includes the construction of incredible developments such as the newly built Love Park and many more tantalizing projects aimed at increasing sustainability and livability along the waterfront This is just the beginning of something incredible with upcoming intensification and new infrastructure Investing in this area sooner than later will ensure a significant return on your investment Arcadia District Condos is a multi-phase mixed-use development emerging in the heart of Etobicoke This project will feature four towers reaching 12 to 42 storeys high with 1,297 residential units Located near the intersection of Kipling Ave and Bloor St W in the Islington City Centre neighbourhood this development sits in a convenient community growing at unprecedented rates This development will bring residential units from studio to three-bedroom suites you're encouraged to experience a vibrant urban lifestyle enhanced by exceptional amenities Etobicoke is experiencing a significant wave of urban revitalization and development transforming it into a thriving and modern urban centre The Kipling Station transit hub is leading this growth as the area looks to increase connectivity to multiple transit systems throughout the GTA the revitalization of city hall looks to add 210,000 square feet of office space and 300,000 square feet of community space With the introduction of new constructions the appreciation and demand for this area are expected to skyrocket The #1 spot goes to Pickering City Centre Block 1 This stately project leads the downtown Pickering transformation by adding four new condominium developments As the first phase and launch of the Pickering City Centre 55-acre master-planned community Block 1 will add over 2,000 new residential units over 110,000 square feet of amenities and 18,000 square feet of retail along the ground floor for easy pedestrian and resident accessibility This project site is incredibly convenient scoring an impressive 91 walk score thanks to the adjacent Pickering GO Station transit hub This station is also a bus transit terminus which acts as a stop for Durham Region Transit and GO Transit bus routes offering even greater transit access to the community Motorists can enjoy easy proximity to Highway 401 which allows drivers to travel across and beyond Pickering quickly Pickering is amidst incredible growth as it sits in Durham the second fastest-growing submarket in the GTA and looks to grow by over 6,000 new residents The Pickering City Centre master-planned community is part of a mall revitalization spanning over 55 acres This redevelopment includes the creation of 20 new mixed-use condominium developments increased transit with the upcoming Durham-Scarborough BRT and new employment opportunities Durham is experiencing a significant condo shortage meaning an opportunity such as this one will be in high demand – elevating Pickering City Centre into a central destination point and legitimate growth hub The Top 10 Condo Projects launching this Fall If you have any questions or want to learn more about one of the GTA's hottest projects the City offered an update of what are by far the two largest Housing Now developments revealing preliminary design concepts of a pair of proposals in Etobicoke Centre that will bring thousands of new dwelling units to the revitalizing area Diagram showing location of Bloor-Islington and Bloor-Kipling sites image via submission to the City of Toronto stretching between Kipling and Islington along Bloor through the heart of Etobicoke is located on a triangular plot of land directly adjacent Islington subway station The development will be located on 4.9 acres of land currently occupied by surface parking and the Islington bus terminal most of which was supplanted at the end of 2020 by the recently-completed MiWay transit hub at Kipling station TTC buses remaining at Islington will serve a new smaller bus terminal at the north end of the site Conceptual massing of the Bloor-Islington site while the remainder of the lands were given over to Housing Now Conceptual massing of the Bloor-Kipling site The City has assembled a team of designers led by Copenhagen-based Henning Larsen Architects, along with local firms Adamson Associates and PLANT Architect Their design approach has focused on creating human-scaled neighbourhoods; utilizing a diversity of building typologies that moves away from the typical point tower; fostering an active ground level; and using microclimate studies to inform the design and create comfortable pedestrian environments through maximizing sunlight and minimizing wind Conceptual rendering of the Bloor-Kipling site Current plans include roughly 1,250 units on the Bloor-Islington site and 2,300 units at the Bloor-Kipling site the City will have a 50/50 split between affordable and market rental units; where ownership units are included the split would be one-third each for affordable rental The City has yet to determine exact unit counts and types but no matter how it is split using the current numbers there will be over 1,100 affordable rental units coming to Etobicoke Centre Currently the proposals are in the very early design stages and the images shown are only conceptual massing models so all designs described below are preliminary and subject to change the City is planning to add the most density with four towers rising as high as 40 storeys with over 5,000 m² of non-residential space on the lower two floors which includes a ground-level community space The towers are aligned along the south portion of the Bloor-Islington site fronting onto Bloor Street while the northern portion will be retained for transit uses with a new bus terminal The design team is looking to break down the massing at the lower levels and move away from the traditional tower-and-podium form with stepped bases that pull away from the street to introduce new open public spaces Ground floor plan of the Bloor-Islington site the built form is mainly mid-rise with some tower forms one will be occupied by the Etobicoke Civic Centre (ECC) and one will be reserved for a large central park while the remaining five will be mixed-use residential Bloor-Kipling will contain over 65,600 m² of non-residential space and a shopping promenade along Dundas Street The massing at Bloor-Kipling seeks to establish a continuous streetwall the design team is planning to break up the monotony and introduce more porosity into the blocks Many of the developments take on a courtyard typology with publicly-accessible spaces at the centre of each block and through-block connections that provide pedestrian alternatives to the public streets Ground floor plan of the Bloor-Kipling site The Panel generally approved of the two proposals commending the proponents on their design approach for creating a new community from scratch and offered suggestions on how to improve the developments moving forward some Panel members felt the proposal might be too dense in the sense that it might not be achieving the level of porosity that the design team was hoping for They cautioned that the ground plane would need careful consideration commenting that some of the open spaces introduced on the site felt more residual rather than intentional feel that the massing was heading in the right direction with the breaking down and stepping back of the forms and with the shift away from a simple tower and podium Conceptual rendering of the Bloor-Islington site the Panel was pleased with the direction the proposal was headed in and generally approved of the porous courtyard approach taken with the massing They offered suggestions to increase the porosity even further through more smaller through-block connections and also wondered if the park would be better situated directly to the south of the ECC rather than diagonally across from it They generally liked the variation in height and form across the developments and pointed out that the curve in Dundas would has the potential for a great streetwall The Panel also commented that it would be great to see more of a connection between the two development sites across the rail corridor underpass They also wanted the design team to push the diversity of the project further along several fronts Conceptual massing showing both Bloor-Islington (right) and Bloor-Kipling (left) sites but the Panel offered their encouragement and praise saying this had the potential to set a new precedent for city-building We will keep you updated as the two Housing Now Etobicoke Centre projects continue to advance, but in the meantime, you can join in on the discussion by checking out the associated Bloor Islington Forum thread or by leaving a comment in the space provided on this page It's a nightmare no car owner wants to imagine: you return to your parking spot only to find your car missing This nightmare has unfortunately become a reality for many car owners across the city as auto thefts have already surpassed records with over two months still left in the year According to the Toronto Police Service Public Safety Data Portal the city saw 6,572 auto thefts in 2021 alone This total is considerably higher than the average auto thefts from the 2014-2020 period in which average auto thefts by year were 4,552 The last time auto thefts were below the annual average was back in 2017 A new interactive map by Transparent Canada reveals the top neighbourhoods where auto thefts are most prevalent in the city The information is based on the City of Toronto's published data Toronto auto thefts by neighbourhood in 2021. Photo Credit: Transparent Canada  the top 10 with the highest total auto thefts in 2021 were: The top 10 neighbourhoods with the lowest total auto thefts in 2021 were: The Toronto Police also revealed the totals for auto theft locations Auto thefts by premise type in Toronto in 2021, from the Toronto Police Service's Public Safety Data Portal Totals for 2022 have already surpassed 2021 numbers, with year-to-date auto theft offences already at 7,117 at the time of writing. According to Toronto Police, auto thefts account for over 20 per cent of the major crimes committed in Toronto in 2022 Major crime indicators by type in Toronto, year-to-date in 2022, from the Toronto Police Service's Public Safety Data Portal New vehicles with keyless fobs are being specifically targeted during this heightened wave of car thefts with thieves using sophisticated devices such as radio frequency amplifiers to capture fob signals from inside the house and extending it to the car Other criminals have attached Apple AirTags to hard-to-see places on high-end vehicles for later location and theft Toronto Police have advised the public to avoid leaving keyloss fobs near the front door overnight Marcanadian