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building Low-rise single-family housing is found across Mill Road to the east while a neighbourhood plaza is found across Bloor Street to the south Looking northwest to the existing 15-storey building onsite Initially submitted in November, 2020, concerns raised by the MWHA and other community members about building height The revised 2022 submission culminated in a settlement offer adopted by City Council in March which was subsequently approved by the OLT in June Previous design by gh3 architects for Hazelview Investments Designed by Turner Fleischer Architects (with the previous design by gh3) this infill project features a 13-storey building standing 47.5m to the west of the Y-shaped building reduced from the previously proposed 16 storeys at 56.5m a new 4-storey building would stand at 18.95m a decrease from the 327 units initially proposed There would be 478m² each of indoor and outdoor amenities in the taller building and 123m² of indoor and 1,130m² of outdoor amenities in the shorter structure part of a total Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 22,772m² there would be approximately one elevator for every 29 units in the shorter building and one per 120 in the other indicating potentially prolonged wait times for the latter The revised design includes three levels of underground parking which now offer 296 parking spaces, reduced from 332 This is complemented by 238 long-term and 23 short-term bicycle parking spaces a slight increase from the previous total of 210 Addressing the primary concerns of the MWHA regarding building massing the reduced heights lessen the visual impact and shadows over adjacent areas The MWHA also raised concerns about a possible change of access to Mill Road The reconfigured layout moves the driveway further west on Bloor Street West increasing its distance from the busy intersection with Mill Road Increased setbacks from Mill Road and Bloor Street look to provide a buffer between the development and public thoroughfares The redesign also expands landscaped areas around the buildings which are planned to include more extensive tree plantings and green spaces — most notably in the large unencumbered landscape area now planned for the northwest corner particularly in proximity to a baseball diamond The site’s transit options include the TTC 49 bus along Bloor and the MiWay route travelling to the City Centre Transit Terminal at Square One An aerial view of the site and surrounding area there are further Tower-in-the-Park infill proposals along The West Mall beside Highway 427 Similar proposals exist across the Etobicoke Creek in Mississauga along Bloor and Dundas streets as well 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.​​​ 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 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 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 This Spanish Colonial-style mansion in Toronto is a true gem that's never been listed before this year Sitting on a massive 56 by 355-foot ravine lot this mansion has all the makings of a majestic home leads you to the white stucco house with arched doorways you're in a grand foyer with soaring ceilings There's even a small fountain just to really make the entrance a showstopper The main floor has all the principal rooms as well as a ground-floor in-law suite The great room that leads into the dining room through and arched doorway The great room is a sight to behold with double-storey ceilings exposed wood beams and a Juliette balcony perfect for grand speaches or kids to put on a play which leads into the indoor pool and sauna although mostly empty and devoid of furnishings give the impression they were once fabulous there's silver-gilt wallpaper in the dining room The home boasts five bedrooms and six bathrooms The bathrooms are very Art Deco with shiny marble and gold accents There's more living space in the basement with a great big recreation room is spoiled as it is the largest ravine lot in the neighbourhood The backyard also has direct access to the Etobicoke Creek needs some major TLC to bring it back to its former glory which might explain why it's had a bit of trouble selling 395 Markland Dr. has been on and off the market since February, slowly dropping from $2,698,000 to its current price of $2,675,000 West Blue Media 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 is a peaceful pocket characterized by endearing one and two-storey homes In the heart of this sought after community lies 8 Winsdale Road The charming woodland bungalow has just hit the market for $1.6M offering one lucky buyer the chance to move into "the woods." the home is less than a 10-minute walk from bustling Bloor Street West and the LCBO are within a five-minute drive Up the property's front pathway and through the home's heated foyer the spacious abode has been lovingly updated and meticulously maintained Hardwood floors and crown mouldings abound flows into the dining room for easy entertaining the gourmet kitchen features modern finishes There's a separate breakfast and bar area Each of the three cozy bedrooms comes complete with a roomy closet -- with organizers -- and large windows The bay window in the east-facing primary bed welcomes you to peacefully wake up with the sun the lower level is the perfect place to unwind A fourth bedroom on this level offers a private space for guests and barbecuing to your heart's (and stomach's) content the backyard is the perfect place for warm-weather entertaining even rainy days won't stop you from grilling The highlight of the property is the backyard oasis Shaded by mature trees and surrounded by perennial gardens 8 Winsdale Road is a charming abode housing a treasure trove of coveted features This truly exceptional home is not to be missed This article was produced in partnership with STOREYS Custom Studio ON (by Brent Long) – Members at Markland Wood Golf Club are coming to appreciate the calm after the storm as they prepare to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary throughout 2014 The storm first blasted many Toronto area clubs and homes last summer with torrential rains and flooding Markland Wood’s 18 low-lying fairways and bunkers were flooded in July by an overflowing Etobicoke Creek The course remained closed for nearly two weeks for clean-up before fully opening a month later with rebuilt bunkers Mother Nature’s fury struck Toronto in December with a devastating ice storm followed by the Polar Vortex’s flash freeze in early January that hit clubs across Ontario Quebec and the North Eastern United States Many courses in the Greater Toronto Area with poa annua (annual bluegrass) greens were especially hard hit by a 4 to 8 inch blanket of ice over much of the course that severely damaged thousands of greens “You could say that Mother Nature has not been very kind to us but the membership has really pulled together and turned these natural disasters into a positive outcome,” says Superintendent Owen Russell who has been dealing with the aftermath on a daily basis Both private and public clubs across the GTA continue to deal with the aftermath of the harshest winter in at least 25 years the club has spent close to $2 million to repair damage including; rebuilding all 65 bunkers with assistance from architect Cam Tyers cleaning up trees damaged by the ice storm and sodding 14 greens with 72,000 square-feet The remaining five greens will be re-surfaced at the end of season to ensure consistency for putting areas “I think the resiliency of the membership is quite remarkable and inspiring because they have been able to accept the circumstances and move forward very quickly,” he adds Now there is sod shortage in Ontario and clubs are looking outside of the province and the country to try and make repairs “When we fully open the course in June with the new greens our members are essentially going to have a new golf course to play on and that’s something they should be very proud of,” Russell says “While it was initially hard to see the silver lining through the devastation incurred that dejection quickly turned to the realization of the opportunity to revitalize the golf course,” says Markland Wood GC President “We won’t be playing on the new greens for a few weeks but I can already feel the anticipation building within the membership It’s going to be an exciting 50thanniversary celebration with several member events in the works a few great charity tournaments and the club is hosting the 15thannual Toronto Star Women’s Amateur from June 23 to 26th.” The club is also publishing a book “50 Years of Fellowship” to commemorate the 50th anniversary If you have a chance to read it you’ll learn that the Markland Wood area goes back as far as 1810 when John Silverthorn and his family settled here along the Etobicoke River They established a saw and gristmill that operated until 1870 when the flow of water diminished to the extent that there was insufficient power to drive the mill The Silverthorn family then turned to farming before selling it to developer Marc Cavotti in 1958 His associates lightheartedly referred to the property as “Marc’s Land” which was the preamble to the area’s final moniker of Markland Wood After the initial plans for the Markland Wood community were prepared it was discovered that the land adjoining the Etobicoke River was situated on a floodplain established by Hurricane Hazel and not suitable for residential development Cavotti and his associates decided this land would be an ideal place to put a golf course The project was then turned over to architect Eric Hanson who transformed the unique crescent shaped parcel of land into an 18-hole golf course The Club officially opened with Bob Hope as special guest of Head Professional Al Balding a member of both the Canadian and the Ontario Golf Halls of Fame The course plays from 4,763 yards to 6,285 yards that define its character and challenges players of every level Peart says the club of 700 members remains in an excellent financial position having now completed a significant portion of capital work on the course without any assessments to the members It’s a place where denim can be worn year-round in the lounge of a modern full-service clubhouse where families are encouraged to become friends with other families The club’s slogan for this year is “Celebrating 50 years of Fellowship.” “The Markland Wood residential community has the motto “a circle of friends” This holds true for Markland Wood Golf Club as well,” Peart says “It is a tightly knit group of golfers who are proud of their golf course and support their fellow members As we turn the corner and prepare for the journey for the next 50 years I believe the club is well positioned for growth and prosperity.” Former Canadian Tour Commissioner Joins Niagara Parks Commission – Golf News Now Former Canadian Tour commissioner Rick Janes has been named manager of golf business development for the Niagara Parks Commission He became chairman of the Canadian Tour board of directors in 2002 and managed a financial turnaround in 2005 in his first year as commissioner The tour also gained full membership in the International Federation of PGA Tours >> Read more here World #1 ranked golfer Inbee Park to play in Manulife ON – Three more top players on the LPGA Tour join the field for the 2014 Manulife Financial LPGA Classic at Grey Silo Golf Course is the number one player in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings Park is a nine-time winner on the LPGA Tour and first player in the modern era to win the first three major championships of the season (Kraft Nabisco Championship Park was awarded Rolex Player of the Year in 2013 becoming the first South Korean in LPGA Tour history to hold this title Park won the money title for the second-consecutive year and became just the second player in history to earn at least $2 million in back-to-back seasons the fourth-ranked player in the Women’s Rolex Golf Rankings She is coming off an extremely strong performance in the 2013 season including her second-career major championship at The Evian Championship Norway native is currently in her 11th season on the LPGA Tour and is currently the highest ranked European player in the world Anna Nordqvist also joins the field for the Manulife Financial LPGA Classic and crossed the $3 million mark in career earnings after a T11 finish at the U.S is up against previously announced Stacy Lewis “With the announcement of the contract extension from our title sponsor Manulife along with the support by the local community and the competitive field we are able to attract I am confident that this tournament will be a memorable one,” says Manulife Financial LPGA Classic Tournament Director Richard Kuypers For more information, including ticketing and volunteer opportunities, visit www.manulifeclassic.ca I understand I can unsubscribe at any time Following a dramatic period in the club’s history Markland Wood Golf Club is getting back in shape thanks to a series of repairs that have helped revitalise its course An unenviable series of natural events caused significant damage to the 6,285 yard Markland Wood’s low-lying fairways and bunkers were flooded by water from the overflowing nearby Etobicoke Creek following storms in July 2013 The club was forced to close for two weeks before fully opening with rebuilt bunkers followed by southward shifts of the North Polar Vortex This lead to a blanket of ice as deep as eight inches in places covering much of the course But after working alongside architect Cam Tyers a US$2 million repair project is close to completion at Markland Wood but the membership has really pulled together and turned these natural disasters into a positive outcome,” said Owen Russell Since the first storm hit in the summer of 2013 a new irrigation system has been installed and work on storm-damaged trees has been carried out “I think the resiliency of the membership is quite remarkable and inspiring because they have been able to accept the circumstances and move forward very quickly,” said Russell “When we fully open the course in June with the new greens our members are essentially going to have a new golf course to play on and that’s something they should be very proud of.” that dejection quickly turned to the realisation of the opportunity to revitalise the golf course,” added Markland Wood president Scott Peart but I can already feel the anticipation building within the membership.” Game-honing grounds: The new practice facility at The Toronto Golf Club in Mississauga features a teaching academy equipped with a variety of technology Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the June 2020 issue of ONCourse, the official publication of the Ontario Golf Superintendents’ Association Recent trends show that many golf courses are prioritizing improving their practice facilities There are numerous reasons why practicing is becoming more popular: It’s the quickest way to improve one’s game which in turn makes playing more enjoyable; it offers the benefits of golf — exercise socializing — without the time and cost associated with a nine- or 18-hole round; and it provides a platform for expanded teaching opportunities two superintendents discuss how their clubs tackled recent practice facility renovations the members here at Markland Wood Golf Club began to entertain the idea of improving the practice facility which consisted of a 5,500-square-foot green and two bunkers The green was located in a small area that was approximately 38,500 square feet The club’s marketing director was consistently faced with the challenge of impressing prospective members with the golf course but the limited opportunity for practice meant other golf venues were often more appealing The practice area at Markland Wood Golf Club in Etobicoke The research strategy for the practice facility project included taking the members of Markland Wood’s long-range committee to visit other properties that had created good practice facilities in limited spaces Architect Cam Tyers took the committee to meet with superintendent Dean Baker at Burlington (Ontario) Golf and Country Club which had installed an impressive small net structure director of turf operations at Eagles Nest Golf Club in Maple which features a Titleist fitting center that’s also very impressive After the long-range committee had an idea of what elements should be included in the updated practice facility Tyers placed these elements in a drawing overlaid on an image of the existing small space and the plan was presented to the membership as some struggled to visualize fitting a new green 11 hitting bays and a training building with the TrackMan system into the 11,000-square-foot space the members voted to proceed with the project Markland Wood Golf Club’s renovated practice facility is relatively compact but quite functional The teaching building is shown in the back left Markland Wood is located in a city of Toronto flood plain which meant that the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and the Toronto urban forestry department and parks and recreation department all had to approve the new practice facility before construction could begin This project also required the services of a geotechnical engineer structural engineer and the golf course architect to obtain the required permits Work began at the end of March 2016 and was completed by the middle of June 2016 and the construction and materials were $700,000 The refreshed practice facility has proved to be a great investment and a key factor in Markland Wood Golf Club’s growing membership numbers While a golfer doesn’t get to see their ball travel 250 yards the space is deep enough that they can watch their ball carry after they hit it so they can still assess whether they hit it well or poorly The TrackMan is also of great value — even though golfers can only hit the ball 100 feet the machine registers all of their statistics and records a video of each swing and they can email their information and videos to themselves It’s also worth noting that it only takes the attendant three minutes to walk the collector around to pick up all the balls Right: Inside the teaching building at Markland Wood Golf Club Editor’s note: Looking to improve your practice facility without a total overhaul? The USGA offers management tips and other insights for ensuring a high-quality practice experience in its Green Section Collection on golf course practice facilities Markland Wood members and their guests have raved about the new facility and have found new favorite uses for it Some members take advantage of the space before work while others bring their grandkids in the evening and have a glass of wine while the kids hit balls Golf club suppliers use it for fitting days and the golf professionals give lessons and hold ladies and junior clinics One of the most gratifying conversations I had following the project was with a member who said he wasn’t initially in favor of it when I presented it but now loves the improved practice facility and is so glad we built it He enjoys telling me about his improving “Smash Factor” on the TrackMan Following the success of the renovation of the Colt Course in 2009 and 2010 the club requested that consulting architect Martin Hawtree develop a master plan for the nine-hole Watson Course and the practice facility Safety issues concerning the Watson Course the practice facility and surrounding homes required immediate attention and were ultimately the driving force behind the proposed reconstruction both entities hadn’t had a face-lift in several years and playability and functionality did not meet the club’s standards The issues that needed to be addressed included: • Errant balls from the existing practice facility landing on adjacent Watson Course fairways or greens • Errant shots from the Watson Course landing on adjacent properties member parking areas or the practice putting green • The practice green did not have similar slopes/contours to any of the Colt Course or Watson Course greens • The pitching fairway and greenside practice bunkers shared a common green • The facility offered limited practice opportunities and space — the practice range had a maximum of 13 hitting stations the short game area was not reminiscent of any Colt Course features (bunker style the practice tee was only 1,800 square meters and the teaching tee was 450 square meters • The parking area was limited to 26 vehicles — overflow parking often ended up on the grass near the short game area • Buildings were not functional for any social gatherings • The infrastructure on the Watson Course and practice facility — irrigation system potable water supply — was outdated and required upgrading After numerous committee and town hall meetings the club approved embarking on completely rebuilding the practice facility The total budget for the project was $4.5 million in conjunction with expanding the practice facility the existing Watson Course required rerouting of holes and an overall shortening of the course proper This allowed additional lands for expanding the size of the practice range and the enhancement of a short game practice area Aerial views of the original short game area (top) at The Toronto Golf Club and the new area (bottom) with expanded range tee Construction began in early August 2015 and continued into spring 2016 Most of the practice facility and Watson Course construction was completed and regrassed by the middle of November To expedite the design and construction approvals remained on-site for the duration of the project The practice facility had a soft opening on June 1 Features of the revamped practice facility at The Toronto Golf Club: • 3,860-square-meter bentgrass practice tee that can accommodate 23 hitting stations (practice and teaching tees were previously perennial ryegrass) • 1,355-square-meter bentgrass teaching tee • Range consisting of a centralized fairway and four back-to-back target greens • Short game area composed of putting green 82-meter (90-yard) pitching fairway/green complex with a variety of lies • The entire practice facility and parking area is 48,488 square meters • Virtually all architectural features found on the Colt and Watson courses have been portrayed throughout the practice facility tee and fairway turf types are consistent with those found on the Colt and Watson courses (Short-cut turf was propagated by aeration cores from the Colt Course and seeded with bentgrass.) • Greens mix was produced on-site by blending a 50/50 mixture of native sandy soils and topdressing sand to mimic the greens mix on the Colt greens • Golfers have the ability to practice shots from rough-height turf • A 23-station TurfHound artificial mat complex heated teaching academy building with various teaching equipment: TrackMan for ball flight and club data; Swing Catalyst for video and pressure distribution; Bull 3D software and Polhemus G4 six-sensor wireless 3D for motion capture; and SAM PuttLab for measuring how the putter moves • The addition of the tee house — a remote clubhouse with food and beverage capabilities and indoor and outdoor seating • Ability to accommodate approximately 65 golfers practicing simultaneously throughout all facets of the new facility • Teaching clinics have been well received and are in high demand The new practice facility has been very popular with members and guests It has become a hub and a pre-event meeting place prior to large golf outings and it’s a popular social gathering spot for barbecues and other private functions It has also been a boon for the teaching professionals The entire project was an excellent long-term investment for The Toronto Golf Club Owen Russell is the golf course superintendent at Markland Wood Golf Club in Etobicoke Al Schwemler is the golf course superintendent at The Toronto Golf Club in Mississauga 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 The Kingsway Women’s Club is celebrating its 80th anniversary this year Past presidents in this photo from 2013 include and the information within may be out of date Etobicoke’s “best-kept secret” is turning 80 The Kingsway Women’s Club – which was founded in 1935 with the motto “Cultural Advancement and Neighbourliness” – celebrates its 80th anniversary Friday All are invited to drop by for the free festivities While the celebrations kick off at 2:30 p.m with cake and remarks from local dignitaries those interested in checking out the club’s November tea are welcome to arrive at 1:30 p.m for a pre-celebration education presentation by special guest speaker Barb McLellan “We always say we’re the best-kept secret in Etobicoke,” said Darlene Dubbin a past-president and 10-year member of Kingsway Women’s Club “We work hard to get really good speakers and entertainers for all of our events and we welcome everyone to come out and see what we’re all about.” daughter of Kingsway Women’s Club’s founding president Mrs 13 anniversary celebration to say a few words about the history of the club – which she said her mother first helped establish as a means of staving off the isolation felt by housewives in the then-fast-growing central Etobicoke community of Kingsway Park “When our family moved out here from High Park in 1930 it was woods and fields and beautiful – but it sure was country...,” Rutledge recalled in a 2013 interview with The Guardian “My mother realized shortly after moving here that young women with active minds in the area needed stimulation to diminish their feelings of isolation There needed to be a club for ladies – a regular get-together for women that needed to be interesting world development and cultural and social communication.” Kingsway Women’s Club has expanded upon its beginnings of just 10 women who met regularly at each other’s homes to upward of 70 mostly retired members who meet once a month from October to April at Markland Wood Golf Club which launched earlier this month with an opening luncheon includes four upcoming afternoon teas featuring special guest speakers – including the Nov 13 80th anniversary celebration – and two more luncheons who spent 30 years teaching in three provinces and will address education in Ontario Her presentation will be followed by a special cake tea and coffee in honour of Kingsway Women’s Club’s 80th anniversary at 2:30 p.m 11 holiday luncheon at noon featuring the “vocal harmonies exciting rhythms and sparkling personalities” of Donna Green and the Satin Dolls owner of Cruise Holidays/Luxury Travel Boutique who will give a presentation on river cruises as well a travelogue of her recent Tulip Time and Danube river cruises who is one of nine “courageous” women’s rights activists profiled in the film Raza will introduce the film and remain for a Q&A after the screening featuring a performance of Remember That Song musical by The Smile Theatre who will tell the life story of Barbara Streisand The yearly membership fees for Kingsway Women’s Club is $60 and includes attendance at the four teas For more information, go to www.kingswaywomensclub.wordpress.com Toronto police arrested a 46-year-old man last week after he allegedly assaulted multiple teenage boys in his home in incidents dating back to 2015 Assaults allegedly took place between 2015 and 2017 in the man's home in the Bloor St Assaults allegedly took place between 2015 and 2017 in the man’s home in the Bloor St Toronto police have arrested a 46-year-old man for allegedly sexually assaulting multiple teenage boys in his Markland Wood home in a series of incidents dating back to 2015 The man was first arrested on April 24 for allegedly sexually assaulting three teen boys in his home near Bloor St he was arrested again and charged with sexually assaulting a 17-year-old boy at his residence between November 2016 and April 2019 police allege the man indirectly contacted one of the victims in violation of his release conditions has been charged with four counts of sexual assault two counts of sexual exploitation and one count of householder permitting sexual activity to a person under 18 in relation to the April 24 arrest He has also been charged with attempting to obstruct justice and failing to comply with recognizance over the May 22 arrest He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday The investigation was conducted by members of the Child and Youth Advocacy Centre a team of specialized child abuse investigators in collaboration local child welfare organizations Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2922 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) Sherina Harris is a breaking news reporter working out of the Star’s radio room in Toronto Looking southeast across Bloor Street to the proposal The L-shaped site addressed to 240 Markland Drive is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Bloor Street West and Markland Drive within an early planned community built mostly in the 1960s slab-style 113-unit apartment building with associated surface and underground parking facilities a few hundred metres east of the crossing into Mississauga The previous proposal included a 9-storey residential apartment building fronting Bloor (and referred to as the Bloor Building) with an integrated 3-storey residential townhouse block at the northwest corner of Broadfield Drive to the southeast (the Broadfield Townhomes) as well as a 3-storey residential building at the corner of Markland Drive and Sunplains Crescent to the southwest (the Sunplains Building) The existing apartment building would be retained Looking southwest to the 4th version of the proposal Since then, with Carttera having acquired the site, newly retained architects IBI Group have provided a redesigned proposal that continues to reflect the intent of the LPAT decision and the Minutes of Settlement that were entered into by the former owner and further improves upon the Settlement Proposal in light of resident feedback The 2021 revisions provide for an increase in new units from 164 to 234 and a slight decrease in the Gross Floor Area (GFA) from 17,678 m² to 17,615 m² In terms of the overall design and built form the current proposal extends the Bloor Building westward to abut the existing building and replaces the Broadfield Townhomes with a 3-storey portion of the Bloor Building It removes the Sunplains Building and replaces this area with landscaped outdoor space facing the 2-storey townhouses to the east the façade was redesigned to replace the glazing/spandrel with more solid materials such as brick and adjust the balconies to create the look of multiple buildings along Bloor Street Indoor amenity spaces are consolidated on the ground floor into a single space which is contiguous with the outdoor amenity space the lobby entrance was raised to grade level for a more appropriate street relationship without increasing the building’s overall height The Bloor Building provides 234 new dwelling units: 12 studios (5%) The vehicular entrance from Bloor Street West leads to the loading space and three levels of underground parking You can learn more from our Database file for the project you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page UrbanToronto has a new way you can track projects through the planning process on a daily basis. Sign up for a free trial of our New Development Insider here Older apartment buildings can been at the edge of the Markland Wood Golf Club high-income islands are being seen across the megacity Julia Ellery and son Alexander recently moved to Markland Wood from Mississauga She says she likes being in close proximity to schools Single-family homes of Markland Wood are edged by older apartment buildings is a barometer of how we’re not building the two fundamental pieces which is housing and transit,” said Cherise Burda of Ryerson’s City Building Institute Single family homes of Markland Wood are edged by older apartment buildings “The disappearance of the middle class I think is a barometer of how we’re not building the two fundamental pieces which is housing and which is transit,” says Cherise Burda of Ryerson’s City Building Institute data shows high- and low-income islands are becoming a trend all across the megacity As Premier Doug Ford’s decision to cut council almost in half reignites talk of the urban-suburban divide the Star finds the old differences aren’t what they used to be we take a look at what divides us and what we share The manicured hills of a golf course form a kind of moat along the neat community of Markland Wood a quiet suburban neighbourhood filled with sturdy trees it has become a high-income island — a trend that’s being seen across the megacity as neighbourhoods become more divided among income lines Following Premier Doug Ford’s decision to cut council almost in half it can seem as though the city is divided more than ever along the familiar fault line of urban versus suburban there’s much that unites us as well as divides us and the old fractures from amalgamation 20 years ago are now in less familiar places the Star will be looking at how the city has changed and re-examining some of the old stereotypes — like the one that the city’s elites are all downtown Demographic data from the latest census suggests the image of Toronto defined by the urban-suburban divide is at least partly wrong the city as a whole may be growing more like Etobicoke’s Markland Wood In 1980, the majority of neighbourhoods in Toronto were middle-income, according to a United Way report last fall “We know from the research that the middle-income neighbourhoods are essentially disappearing,” said Shauna Brail director of the University of Toronto’s urban studies program “We’re seeing this greater polarization between the very wealthy neighbourhoods and the poorer neighbourhoods and so far fewer of either middle income or mixed income overall.” Brail said she doesn’t like the phrase “downtown elites” and thinks it’s “probably misused,” coming from a perception of privilege and the idea that downtowners have different lifestyles and it’s not necessarily correct if you look at the map,” she said “We still have poverty in the downtown and we still have wealth in the suburbs.” The real fracture in the city is not the suburbs versus downtown but that “this idea of Toronto as a city of neighbourhoods is changing and it is more aptly a collection of islands segregated by income,” said Daniele Zanotti president and CEO of the United Way Greater Toronto There are still clusters of higher-income neighbourhoods downtown, and lower-income areas in the inner suburbs. But there are also suburban islands of higher income, such as the subdivisions between Blueking Cres. and Clearlake Ave., near West Rouge Park in Scarborough, where the median total income of households is $164,181, according to 2016 census data plotted on Censusmapper.ca. Downtown has patches of very high income in areas such as Rosedale and the Beach — but also has its own lower-income islands such as the neighbourhood just east of Moss Park The latter is home to Toronto Community Housing buildings and the median total income of households is just $15,136 Rates of higher education also seem to cluster downtown with the highest levels of post-secondary attainment found in neighbourhoods such as St according to 2016 census data by city ward But some suburban neighbourhoods aren’t far off There are pockets of higher education levels in suburbs such as Ward 5 (Etobicoke-Lakeshore) where 67 per cent have post-secondary education While there’s no Starbucks in Markland Wood many residents there are elites by any measure Single-family homes in the area are advertised on real estate sites for $1.2 million to $1.4 million while an apartment in one of the nearby midrise towers in the lower-income area along Bloor St considered affordable under the city’s definition has a lower median total income of households but for the northwest wedge of the subdivision full of detached houses it’s $186,880 higher than parts of Riverdale and the Beach downtown Sixties-era homes on the neighbourhood’s streets give way to cul-de-sacs with bigger lots Aerial photos show dozens of backyard pools Barb Ludzik has lived in Markland Wood for 54 years “It was a delightful area to grow up in,” she said from her porch she described herself as “working class” while raising her family there and said the neighbourhood has changed over the years “People always did their own lawns and their own grass; now everybody has a gardener.” who moved to the neighbourhood about a year ago while teaching son Alexander how to ride his bike near the public tennis courts Her young family moved here from Mississauga and she “likes the idea of proximity” to schools like ‘a circle of friends,’” just as the signs welcoming visitors at the edge of the neighbourhood say Markland Wood is well served by TTC buses that deposit residents at the subway station and has a high school and two primary schools But lower-income islands are often cut off from services like transit and isolated from opportunities such as jobs The United Way has shifted its priorities to accommodate this new reality trying to create pathways out of these areas through measures such as job programs “Opportunities can be limited by the basis of where you live,” said U of T’s Brail adding that homeowners wanting access to transit “concentrates wealth around transit stations.” Missing transit links can isolate a lower income community even further and transit deserts are often poorer neighbourhoods as they’re less desirable executive director of Ryerson University’s City Building Institute said the city isn’t divided between downtown and the suburbs it’s been pushed apart by the disappearance of the middle class “in all areas of the amalgamated city.” People living in underserved transit areas have “two strikes against them,” she said as “getting around requires long bus rides and lots of transfers” or a car and gas — costs that can add up to more than the savings in rent from living in a suburban area to connect these pockets and make sure the city continues to be a strong “We don’t want Toronto to be a place only for the richest,” Burda said “We have to be thinking about our nurses and teachers and baristas and regular middle-income working class — where are they going to live?” One Toronto: People used to move to the suburbs to save money. Now, nearly every corner of Toronto has downtown rent 2018: This article was edited from a previous version that misspelled Barb Ludzik’s name designed by Diamond Schmitt Architects for Hazelview Investments The site currently features expansive lawns and some surface parking surrounding a 13-storey slab-style apartment building at its centre It is part of the Markland Wood neighbourhood and is immediately adjacent to Millwood Park with its baseball diamonds and forest The site is also transit friendly thanks to the Bloor West 49 TTC bus route that passes by while MiWay buses also ply Bloor Street for anyone needing transit into or back from Mississauga Looking northeast at the current subject site of 210 Markland Drive The proposal would bring two development blocks to the site in which there would be four mid-rise buildings added for residential use two to the southwest of the existing building All four new buildings would be 12 storeys and stand at 46m The buildings facing Bloor Street would contain a total of 347m² retail space at ground level The new buildings would have a total area of 41,902m² and bring the floor space index across the site to 3.37 times An aerial view of 210 Markland Drive and the surrounding area image retrieved from submission to City of Toronto The four buildings would 564 new units to the site Amenity space of 1,267m² indoors and 1,235m² outdoors would be assorted around the buildings and would be available to residents of the existing building as well There are currently 191 parking spots at the site the buildings would share an underground garage with two-and-a-half levels with a total of 546 spaces for the complex No retail parking would be included in the proposed design there would be 488 long-term bicycle parking spots and 51 for short-term use Site Plan with four new buildings surrounding the existing one image from submission to the City of Toronto The buildings onsite would be separated with pedestrian connections and landscaping A strip about 20m wide across the length of the site from Bloor to Silverthorne Bush Drive is proposed to be added to the west side of Millwood Park Looking west from the proposed parkland to 210 Markland Drive that tracks projects from initial application A Zoning By-Law Amendment application has been submitted to the City of Toronto, to permit an infill development consisting of two buildings on the site at 4340 Bloor Street West in Etobicoke’s Markland Wood neighbourhood. Proposed by Hazelview Investments Inc and designed by gh3 the 308-unit project adds to the existing 86 unit building currently onsite.  the project intends to unlock the site’s full potential with the addition of a 16-storey tower on the site’s west frontage and an additional four-storey building on the east-frontage The subject site spans some 10,060 m² and is currently occupied by a single 15-storey ‘Tower-in-the-Park’ style rental apartment building situated in the middle of the site surrounded by a combination of landscaped and paved open space.  both proposed west and east buildings span a ground floor area of approximately 22,000 m² and will be composed of a combination of a combination of grey stucco panel 115 two-bedrooms (72 m²) and 33 three-bedrooms (87 m²) are proposed.  View from Bloor Street West looking north (left) and west (right) with two six-storey base elements that extend from the north and south to create a C shaped building footprint The structure has been designed to animate the site’s south creating ground floor walk-up entrances for residential units at grade and a semi-contained internal courtyard area A total 243 units will be contained within.  The proposed four-storey east building (4,588 m²) is situated along the site’s east frontage representing a downward transition in height from the proposed 16-storey west building and the existing 15-storey central building to be sensitive to the adjacent low-rise neighbourhoods east and north of the site The building’s footprint curves around on the north and south corners to create two small ‘wings’ that face back into the site with walk-up units on the lower floors intended to create an animated and neighbourhood-friendly streetscape at grade.  A total 1,448 m² of indoor and outdoor amenity spaces are provided across both buildings at grade, and on the seventh floor of the proposed west building. A full landscape plan has additionally been prepared by MEP Design Landscape Architects which has been carefully designed to complement the relationship between the site’s open space and its build form.  Ground Floor and Seventh Floor Amenity Plans A two-level underground garage is proposed as part of the development containing spaces for 418 cars 86 of the spaces for residents in the existing building who are currently served by a surface parking lot on the area of the future west building Spaces for 210 bicycles will be located in areas on the ground floor of each building Additional information and images can be found in our Database file for the project UrbanToronto has a new way you can track projects through the planning process on a daily basis. Sign up for a free trial of our New Development Insider here Golf Canada is deeply saddened by the passing of Ken Duggan an important member of the Canadian golf community who passed away peacefully April 17 2014 at the age of 78 after a brief fight with pulmonary fibrosis In addition to being a great family man – devoted husband father and grandfather -Ken was an integral asset to Canadian golf Ken got his golf career started at Scarboro Golf Club in 1954 and later was an assistant professional of the London Hunt and Country Club for five years He was head golf professional at Cedar Brae Golf Club (1961-1969) and Markland Wood Golf Course (1969-1993) He is a past director of the PGA of Canada and was president in 1968 earning him a lifelong membership with the association He was also director of the Golf Canada Foundation for five years His greatest love was as a teacher of the game collegiate student athletes and PGA Tour players Ken was selected by Golf Canada – then called the Royal Canadian Golf Association (RCGA) – to form the RCGA Player Development Program he was head coach and director of Development Camps and twice travelled to Japan with the junior teams  Duggan won 65 professional tournaments and played in the Canadian Open on 12 occasions Ken continued to be active as a teacher of the game and took an interest in golf course design including Loyalist Estates Golf Course and as part of the Markland Wood Long Range Planning Committee A reception to celebrate Ken’s life will be held Saturday April 26 between 1 and 4 pm at Markland Wood Golf Course (245 Markland Drive Donations may be made in Ken’s memory to: Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors This article was published more than 5 years ago Royal LePage Terrequity Realty/Royal LePage Terrequity Realty This three-bedroom bungalow with a double garage caught the attention of a wide range of buyers in late April It quickly racked up 50 requests for private showings so by the time the scheduled offer date arrived “There weren’t many listings in … Markland Wood but interestingly enough there was another home that was the renovated version of what we were selling,” said agent Terri Perras who said the competing house was listed for a couple hundred thousand dollars more than this one but it’s in the community of Markland Wood and it’s extremely rare to get a house priced under $1-million.” This roughly 1,500-square-foot home is more than 50 years old so it has classic living and dining rooms and a separate eat-in kitchen with an exit to the 62-foot-by 110-foot grounds The basement was designed with two additional bedrooms and a recreation room with a fireplace but some people like it for the privacy aspect because you don’t have people looking into your yard,” Ms “And sometimes corner properties are brighter because you don’t have shadows from other houses.” “It’s very much a community in terms of neighbourhood activities and good schools,” Ms so it has well laid out streets and very nice homes.” Your house is your most valuable asset. 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions Previous selling prices: $335,000 (2007); $210,000 (Sept 1994); $180,000 (Jan 1994) The lower-level unit provides roughly 1,510 square feet of space.Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc Agent Howard Morton expected this three-bedroom unit at the Masters condominium building would require weeks of promotion to find a buyer especially since a handful of units in the building were also looking for buyers in late July But the unit faced the lush Markland Wood Golf Club along Etobicoke Creek “I was taken aback that it sold so quickly,” Mr “I figured people would still be at the cottage and wouldn’t be looking and if they’re younger families – which we’re getting more in this complex – usually the deals are already done because they want to register for school.” The renovated kitchen has stainless steel appliances.Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc The Masters’ four buildings were built in the 1970s and placed in a zig-zag formation that created unique single- and multilevel units with angular rooms and balconies This lower-level unit provides roughly 1,510 square feet of space with its entry landing between the main and upper levels The former features an enclosed den off a renovated kitchen and open principal rooms with balcony access A Juliet balcony brings fresh air into the master bedroom upstairs which also contains a walk-in closet and one of three bathrooms The unit faces the lush Markland Wood Golf Club along Etobicoke Creek.Sutton Group Realty Systems Inc “The property itself is on 11 acres and borders Markland Wood golf course so the building is one of Toronto’s hidden gems,” said Mr who adds “there’s something going on in this building two to three times a week "It’s quite stunning overlooking the golf course and Japanese garden Baby turtles are held in a container on Wednesday before they are released into the Etobicoke Creek The bale of reptiles was recently found hatched and nesting in the backyard of a Mountain Ash Court home Ava Griffin and Isabella Tiberia release young turtles into the Etobicoke Creek on Wednesday after the reptiles were recently found hatched and nesting in the backyard of the Griffins’ Mountain Ash Court home Children release young turtles into the Etobicoke Creek on Wednesday after a bale of the reptiles was recently found hatched and nesting in the backyard of a Mountain Ash Court home Ava Griffin releases a young turtle into the Etobicoke Creek on Wednesday after a bale of the reptiles was recently found hatched and nesting in the backyard of the Griffins’ Mountain Ash Court home her daughters Isabella and Ava and husband Mike show off members of the bale of the reptiles they recently found hatched and nesting in the backyard of their Mountain Ash Court home The turtles were released into the Etobicoke Creek on Wednesday Ava Griffin and Isabella Tiberia release young turtles into the Etobicoke Creek on Wednesday after the reptiles were recently found hatched and nesting in the backyard of the Griffins' Mountain Ash Court home Ava Griffin releases a young turtle into the Etobicoke Creek on Wednesday after a bale of the reptiles was recently found hatched and nesting in the backyard of the Griffins' Mountain Ash Court home A bale of baby common snapping turtles thought they’d found their new home – in a Markland Wood family’s backyard pool Michelle Griffin discovered the first of the tiny two-inch-long brown-black reptiles with the “funky long tail” while skimming her pool Tuesday afternoon that looks kind of different,’ I thought,” Griffin recalled Griffin found another turtle swimming on the top of the pool “The turtles seem to gravitate to the pool It’s almost like they have a sense (to go to water) She called out to her turtle recovery squad Dad Mike found the turtle nest in the backyard The small hole was the size of a toonie and from it emerged even more baby snappers Isabella and Ava quickly got to work corralling the newly born slowpokes “We collected them in a box with rocks and water we didn’t want them to go to the river because they’d have to cross the golf course Ava described the turtles as “kind of tickly from its nails when it crawled up you.” The baby turtles clambered from their nest caked in dirt The girls transported each turtle to a container of water ran over as news of the Griffins’ turtle adventure spread the girls had devised a turtle washing station using three lasagna-sized aluminum trays washed and housed 27 turtles in a large Rubbermaid container of rocks and water covered by a surfboard float from their pool Griffin wondered if the female will return to her nesting site in their yard to lay her next clutch of eggs facility manager with Vaughan-based Reptilia Reptilia has nearly 500 animals in 52 exhibits in its 25,000-square-foot facility They often have multiple nesting sites,” he said noting females are 17 to 19 years old when they breed Parker captured the 75-centimetre-long cayman sunning itself in High Park’s West Pond a year ago Common snapping turtles live approximately 30 years and can weigh as much as 60 pounds “They spend most of their life in the water People found snapping turtle eggs on Centre Island on a two-lane road But we encourage people to leave them where they are.” Some will become the prey of raccoons or coyotes The girls’ save of the snappers impressed Parker “This family is conservation-oriented and want to help get the turtles back to the creek.” Reptilia acquired all three of its snapping turtles from the Ministry of Natural Resources after ministry staff confiscated them Then they found someone down the road to take them Many confiscated turtles face a life of captivity The turtle ends up being stuck in captivity for the rest of their life Because of possible disease from the other reptiles But the Griffins’ turtles will live in their natural habitat the Griffin family and some friends sent the infant turtles off on their next adventure Toting the turtles in Rubbermaid containers they crossed Markland Wood Golf Course after the sun set on golfers’ games for the day Then they released them “as a family” into Etobicoke Creek Michelle said she suspects the girls won’t struggle with their “What I Did This Summer” school essays when classes start on Tuesday “Everyone will forget their European vacation It will be all about the turtles that emerged,” she laughed “I’m going to say the best part of my summer was when we found the turtles in my backyard,” she said “I think we have the best backyard to play in — with a pool 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 Rehabilitation work on Toronto Pearson International Airport’s Runway 05/23 was recently completed Etobicoke residents rattled by the recent rise in roaring overhead planes recently received an official apology from Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) officials VP of Stakeholder Relations and Communications kicked off the April 19 meeting of the GTAA’s Community Environment and Noise Advisory Committee (CENAC) by acknowledging the grievances of more than 150 attendees I am truly sorry for what you are experiencing right now,” she told the standing-room-only crowd of Etobicoke and Mississauga residents impacted by noise levels some described as house-shaking The recent influx of air traffic flying over homes in Etobicoke’s Alderwood is due to the $30 million rehabilitation of “Canada’s busiest runway” — Toronto Pearson International’s Runway 05/23 The first two phases of the project — which began March 28 and will finish May 16 — includes 200,000 square metres of asphalt resurfacing 23,000 cubic metres of concrete excavation and replacement With 05/23’s east-west runway either partially or fully closed for the duration of the 46-day rehabilitation Belanger said much of its traffic — which totals roughly 202,000 planes a year — has been the vast majority of those diverted planes have ended up on the problematic north-south runways — which have seen a spike from their usual load of 6.9 per cent of the airport’s annual operations to a staggering 65 per cent since construction began many of you are in this room today,” Belanger said blaming weather conditions for the “operational challenges” that have necessitated higher than expected usage of those runways “We’re going to make every effort to operate on the other runways but for the next three weeks of construction I think what we’ve experienced to date will continue.” That news didn’t sit well with many Etobicoke residents — including Alderwood’s Ruthmary James “Last night an airplane came over top and scared the living daylights out of me,” she said the most common complaint was about the lack of public notice about the runway rehabilitation and its potential noise impacts Etobicoke MPs James Maloney and Borys Wrzesnewskyj MPP Yvan Baker and Councillor Stephen Holyday each took to the microphone to highlight the recent influx of calls their offices have received from baffled constituents “Shouldn’t there have been advertising in the local papers Shouldn’t have there been meetings ahead of time with the community?” Wrzesnewskyj asked noting that his office only received notice of the runway rehabilitation on March 28 — the day construction began “All of this speaks to the need for a cultural change at the GTAA I think there’s a lot of trust that needs to be rebuilt this terrible situation provides an opportunity to build a very different relationship with the community going forward.” A rendering of the proposed terminal west of Kipling Station The bus-terminal project and its supporting infrastructure will help redevelop the area around the Kipling GO Transit station and the TTC subway station TTC and MiWay buses at a single mobility hub “This new mobility hub will support local residents by making their commute faster and less stressful in this region Today’s announcement is the next step toward making this a reality and it is proof that our government is committed to improving our transit networks to enhance the quality of life for all commuters in Ontario,” Minister Del Duca said These upgrades will encourage GO to increase rail service along its Milton GO line and support the Province's GO regional express rail program To help increase capacity along the Milton Corridor to be built immediately behind where it was displayed Although the new terminal helps improve transit in many parts of the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area GO's Milton line serves a large area of that City and Mississauga's MiWay buses travel past Kipling Station to start and end their trips in a terminal at Islington That trip further east adds as much as ten minutes' travel time for MiWay passengers heading into or out of Toronto "City-building is also about building better connections" When Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie stepped up to the podium she told the spectators that her city was contributing as much as $5 million to the project "I want to thank our partners in the provincial government and Metrolinx for their commitment to work with municipalities to build a reliable accessible and extensive regionally-integrated transit network The improvements planned to the Kipling Transit Station will improve MiWay Bus service and benefit residents tourists in Mississauga and across the Greater Toronto Area," she said "City-building is also about building better connections so that people can more easily through Mississauga and throughout the region," she added Del Duca had earlier confessed that he lived in Etobicoke as a boy "I usually rode the 112 West Mall bus to this station.. practically from my front door on Wellesworth Drive." Del Duca then recommended a nearby burger joint "My father had his meal there on the night I was born – while my mother was doing all the hard work in Queensway General." the event quickly turned into Homecoming Day "I traveled through Kipling Station nearly every day on my way to high school and university" Member of Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore TTC Chair and Toronto Councillor Josh Colle local Councillor Justin Di Ciano and Michael Wolczyk Metrolinx vice president for corridor infrastructure joined the minister and mayor at the event MPP Peter Milczyn at the podium as Metrolinx's Mike Wolczyk (left) and Minister Del Duca look on and Kipling with a major redesign and construction project that's now underway "The new Kipling Mobility Hub is a project this community has been waiting for A key element of the Etobicoke City Centre redevelopment this hub will help more people get to and from the area The reduction in bus travel on our roads will also help improve air quality in the area," he said A site plan shows the new bus terminal west of the current Kipling Station building The Metrolinx / Infrastructure Ontario request for proposals seeks to identify consortia to design, build and finance the project. In November, the two provincial agencies sent out a request for qualifications to narrow the number of bids. That process selected three proponents: Bird/Kiewit JV, EllisDon Infrastructure Transit The province expects to name the successful bidder this fall and open the terminal in 2019 Want to share your thoughts about the project? Feel free to leave a message in the space below this page, or join in the ongoing conversation in our associated Forum thread Map shows the construction of a bridge over Highway 404 and a bridge over the Rouge River Construction work at Markland Street in Markham and Orlando Avenue in Cachet Woods and Column is underway 請點擊閱讀中文版 York Region has begun construction work on Orlando Avenue in Richmond Hill and Markland Street and Cachet Woods in Markham and Column as part of the Highway 404 improvement project between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive Improvements involve widening and extending Markland Street and Orlando Avenue creating a new road that crosses Highway 404 and the Rouge River Lane closures and some night work will continue through fall 2024 The project aims to improve connectivity and support growth with York Region working alongside the City of Markham the City of Richmond Hill as well as the Ministry of Transportation Ontario Construction began in summer 2023 and should be completed by early 2026 extending and connecting Orlando Avenue in the City of Richmond Hill and Markland Street in the City of Markham providing a new four-lane road over Highway 404 and the Rouge River • Extending Cachet Woods Court to connect to the newly constructed road crossing • Constructing a bridge over Highway 404 and a bridge over the Rouge River • Caring for the environment by planting thousands of native trees and plants stabilizing and naturalizing the river and improving storm water quality Impacts to residents and travellers in spring 2024: traffic will shift to the north side of the road to accommodate construction on the south side traffic will shift to the south side of the road to accommodate construction on the north side • Lane closures will take place throughout the day as required • Night work will occur as required; residents may experience noise outside of regular construction hours • Access to homes and businesses will be maintained What to expect once the project is complete: there will be an additional route for all travellers across Highway 404 between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive; this new route will provide more access and alternatives to businesses and residents as well as beyond the immediate areas within the City of Markham and City of Richmond Hill Etobicoke Centre MPP Yvan Baker presents an award to Richard Boehnke Salius Brikis and Georgina Balascas (on behalf of Roma Donatelli) for their work with the Markland Wood Homeowners Association during his annual New Years Levee and community recognition awards on Sunday Ask Yvan Baker how he’d characterize the 36 individuals groups and organizations honoured at his annual Community Recognition Awards over the weekend and he’ll tell you they’re “inspirational.” The Etobicoke Centre MPP recognized the award’s 2015 recipients in a ceremony on Sunday shining a light on local residents’ selfless contributions in four different categories: outstanding volunteer service to the community outstanding volunteer service to the community by youth and outstanding service by professional staff “Every year we recognize 30 or more recipients but there are hundreds – if not thousands – of people in our community who do this type of work We should be able to hold this event for decades to come and never come close to even scratching the surface of the wonderful work that’s happening here in Etobicoke Centre,” Baker said in an interview with The Guardian on Monday “What’s so amazing to me is that there are so many people who have been volunteering their time to causes in the community for they haven’t necessarily been recognized or thanked publicly.” Many of those paid tribute to at Sunday’s awards presentation – which took place at the Plast Huculak Centre as part of Baker’s second annual New Year’s Levee – were recognized for their service to seniors were singled out for their commitment to seniors at local care facilities the Ukrainian Canadian Care Centre and Wesburn Manor while the many volunteers who make up the transportation team at Etobicoke Services for Seniors (ESS) Support Services were also commended “I think that speaks to the fact that there is such a need for services for seniors particularly in our community,” said Baker whose Etobicoke Centre riding is home to one of the highest percentages of senior residents per capita in the country “It just goes to show how important those services are to seniors and their quality of life and what an important role volunteers play in delivering those services.” Baker also celebrated young people for their contributions in the riding recognizing five youth for their volunteer work: Marina Galeno and Joseph Nguyen from Michael Power/St and Andrea Tenuta from the Village of Humber Heights “Instilling in our young people the importance of volunteerism and giving back to their communities is important – and the youth that we recognized (Sunday) are leaders in that – they set an example for their friends and others in the community,” he said “I’m thrilled when I see a young person volunteering that much because it says a lot about the kind of time they’re going to potentially commit in the future as they become an adult.” This year’s Community Recognition Award recipients are all different ages and come from a variety of backgrounds and walks of life but the common thread linking them all is their commitment to giving back this event is really about recognizing them making sure people know about their good work in our community and encouraging others to follow in their footsteps and get involved “One of the reasons I think the Community Recognition Awards are so important is that they encourage people to get involved with our local organizations and causes because they’re important and they make our community stronger.” the concept was the subject of a recent pre-submission community meeting hosted by Councillor Chris Fonseca of Mississauga Ward 3 The 2.9-acre site at 1995 Dundas Street East currently features a 6,171m² single-storey retail strip plaza The surrounding neighbourhood is a mix of retail outlets and low-rise warehouses while the private Markland Wood Golf Club divides the area off from residential areas across the Etobicoke Creek in Toronto Envisioned are two semi-slab structures designed to house a total of 908 residential units the complex would encompass a Gross Floor Area (GFA) of 66,697m² segmented into approximately 65,760m² for residential use and 937m² dedicated to retail This configuration reflects a Floor Space Index (FSI) of 5.6 across the site The proposal includes a dedication of 1,522m² for an on-site road along with approximately 1,821m² of indoor and 5,972m² of outdoor amenities Plans call for 662 vehicular parking spaces for the 908 dwelling units with one level of underground garage plus above-grade parking in the 4-storey podium The number of bicycle parking spaces has yet to be provided The layout arranges two high-rise residential buildings the 24-storey tower along the eastern boundary of the property adjacent to Universal Drive and the other positioned to the northwest adjacent to the proposed future street The site’s tiered design would provide terraces on the 5th The site offers vehicular access to major transportation links including 3-minute and 6-minute drives to Highway 427 and Dixie GO station respectively MiWay buses currently run frequently along Dundas Street while the planned Dundas BRT connecting to Kipling subway and GO station to the east and eventually all the way to Hamilton i the west would improve service over current levels that tracks projects from initial application.​​​​​ Flagler golfer wins amateur event in CanadaTHE RECORDFlagler College junior Stephanie Tucker won the Toronto (Canada) Star Women's Amateur when she defeated Crystina Kertsos 6 and 5 in the match play final last week at the Markland Wood Golf Club who finished the 2013-14 Flagler golf season ranked 28th in NCAA Division II by Golfstat "I knew I had it in me and it reassures me and gives me the extra boost of confidence so I'm excited to play in some more tournaments." The Peach Belt Conference's Women's Player of the Year opened the medal play portion of the 62-player event with a 2-over-par 74 before closing with 73 to earn the third qualifying spot for the 32-player match play portion of the tournament Kertsos was the top seed after 142 for 36 holes was two shots back of the lead with a 74 after the first round and remained in third place after two rounds after carding a 73 for a 36-hole total Tucker won her first two matches by scores of 4 and 3 and 2 and 1 before going 19 holes against 10th-seedeed Grace Chung in the semifinals to win 1-up She survived a hole-in-one from Kertsos to cruise in the title match We've seen (Tucker) grow up from a little girl to a now very mature classy young lady who quite frankly was as polished as it gets in terms of her conduct in the match and her stellar play," said Glenn Goodwin founder and president of the Greater Toronto Area Golf Association at no point beyond that did she lose a hole and that's huge in terms of momentum." Tucker compiled a 76.71 stroke average last season when she had three top-five finishes and four top 10s It was the second impressive summer effort by a Flagler player in the past two weeks Senior Joanna Yoo finished runner-up in the First Coast Women's Amateur Championship at the Ponte Vedra Inn and Club's Lagoon Course on June 22 had a 36-hole total of 1-over-par 145 to finish two stroke behind winner Katie Mitchell 2014This article was published more than 11 years ago A new measure is being used to rank Toronto's neighbourhoods – the "neighbourhood equity score" which combines ratings for economic opportunity participation in decision-making and physical surroundings change the way Toronto's 140 neighbourhoods are evaluated by city staff when they decide where to direct services The new rankings are likely to set off a lively debate about the city's role in providing social services and what areas of the city are most deserving of extra funding and attention – all against the backdrop of the fall civic election The new measures were developed in conjunction with researchers at St Michael's Hospital's Centre for Research on Inner City Health and are adapted from work done by the World Health Organization Peel Regional Police seized a number of drugs money and body armour during a search warrant at a Mississauga residence The investigation took place 1850 Rathburn Rd where the police confiscated the following items: of Mississauga was arrested and charged with numerous firearm and drug offences He has also been charged with possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order Walker will be appearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton tomorrow where he will be held in custody pending a bail hearing Anyone with information related to illegal drugs or firearms is asked to contact the Street Crime Gang Unit at 905-453-2121 ext The Toronto Observer is an award-winning news organization staffed by journalism students at Centennial College in Toronto © The Toronto Observer | Produced by Centennial College journalism students Stephanie Tucker knows she wants to remain in golf A summer on and around the course has given the 21-year-old from Orangeville a clear understanding of her future when she graduates from Flagler College next spring Seven weeks before classes are scheduled to begin for her senior semesters 1 golfer is spending her days tweaking a golf game that has made her one of the best golfers in Flagler history and working in the pro shop at the Hockley Valley Resort a facility approximately 50 miles northwest of Toronto the crucible of those efforts has been the Toronto Star Women's Amateur tournament the founder and president of the Greater Toronto Area Golf Association said it has been refreshing to be in the midst of a golfer who combines determination Tucker won the 2014 tournament with a comfortable 6 and 5 win over Crystina Kertsos at the Markland Wood Golf Club she entered again and was victorious again Her victory over Anna Kim in the final at Oakville Golf Club in Oakville made her the first person in the 16-year history of the tournament to win consecutive titles A birdie on the Par-3 eighth hole clinched a 3 and 1 win on June 25 on the nine-hole course just outside of Toronto featured two rounds of stroke play and four rounds of match play split over two days Tucker was the 10th seed entering the match play portion of the tournament so it's a new approach," Tucker said of the layout at the Oakville Golf Club so you wanted to hit fairways and greens more than normal." retaining her title may have been sweeter than her initial success because her father Since her father had her swinging clubs on the carpet inside their home when she was a toddler Tucker has considered him a type of on-course caddie "While I was doing my 3-year-old stuff and trying on my princess outfits I would love to get in my princess dress and plastic heels and putt with him inside," Tucker recalled would spend hours golfing together at the Shelburne Golf & Country Club in Shelburne The trio was golfing in Tampa a few years ago when Stephanie decided that she wanted to play collegiate golf in the Sunshine State contacted Heather Bennett - the mother of one of Tucker's friends and an advocate for Canadian junior golfers - inquiring whether she knew of anyone graduating in the class of 2012 As much as Tucker has enjoyed her time at Flagler Cavanaugh is just as thankful to have her in program The coach said Tucker is a player he has depended upon to post one of the Saints top four scores for a majority of her career "Golf-wise she is extremely consistent," Cavanaugh said "She always finds a way to put up a good number She has definitely been an impact for our program." Tucker has carded 14 top 10 finishes in 31 collegiate tournaments Her 76.94 career scoring average is the second lowest in Flagler history With the Saints introducing four new golfers this year Tucker's consistency will most assuredly be welcomed "Players know whether they are having a good day or a bad day It takes pressure off them because they know they have a teammate who (will) put up a good number," Cavanaugh said working in golf shops and volunteering at fundraisers for the Canadian women's hockey team These are great stories to tell about her summer but she is quick to note that none of that has come at the expense of her golf The three-time Peach Belt Conference Golfer of the Week two-time member of the All-Conference team and 2014 PBC Player of the Year has yet to set her goals for her senior season she is optimistic the work she is investing in her mental game her approach from plus 100 yards and her putting will help her accomplish them but I'm also a little sad because I don't want it to end," Tucker said so I think I've shown my golf and my school have improved."