Toronto police are searching for a man in connection with an assault on a restaurant patron in Roncesvalles earlier this year on February 20 a man entered a restaurant in the Roncesvalles Avenue and Howard Park Avenue area and allegedly assaulted someone with a weapon The victim was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries Police say the man then fled the scene southbound on Roncesvalles The suspect is described as being between 30 and 40 years of age a light-coloured hooded sweater and black pants Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast Could we see another indefinite pause on postal service in the country Negotiations are underway again as Canada Post and the workers’ union try to cut a deal to avoid a lockout or strike later this month Rain showers and thunderstorms are on the way Weather specialist Michelle Mackey has the long-range forecast Rhianne Campbell speaks to one epidemiologist who is calling on public health officials to do more to battle misinformation 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 Roncesvalles witnessed an influx of break-ins over the holidays and into the new year with the culprits specifically targeting small Owner of Spanish Pig told blogTO that he received an automated call on Saturday at approximately 2:30 a.m when the front door window of his gourmet grocery store was smashed. sells Spanish food including Ibérico Ham and a wide selection of charcuterie board kits. After receiving the call, Larrad raced down to the store to find that the cash register and the point of sale system had been robbed He suspects that the damages caused and the general disruption to the store will cost the business thousands of dollars. "It's good to get awareness out there so that other businesses don't go through the same but businesses should not keep cash at night there's no cash held overnight because I get the feeling this isn't going to be the last one to happen," Larrad told blogTO. While video footage of the crime was captured the owner says that the burglar was hooded and wearing gloves which concealed their face and fingerprints. A post shared by Spanish Pig (@spanishpig.ca) Despite the weeks of inconvenience that lie ahead Larrad says the community has responded with an outpouring of support "People have been coming up to me, calling me, and I've been getting a great response on social media," he said. "At this stage, we would just ask our customers or potential customers to continue shopping with us in person or online so that we can pay for all the repairs." Other businesses in the neighbourhood, including Mabel's Bakery have also suffered break-ins in recent weeks also posted a photo of its smashed storefront last week writing that they received an "unwelcome New Year's surprise." A post shared by Mabel's Bakery (@mabelsbakery) tells blogTO that the break-in occurred sometime between 11:30 p.m "Someone threw a large rock through our glass door and entered the store," Hall recalled "I received a call from the manager at Pizzeria Defina that someone had broken in and that they had called the police I came right over and they waited with me for the police to arrive When I walked through with the police it did not appear that anything had been taken however the instrument they used to break the door was near the back of the store affirming someone had been in." the business was forced to dedicate some time to cleaning up and had to board up its door for a few days while waiting for the glass to be fitted. "There is definitely a feeling of violation that someone had been in our space which we have carefully curated to be a happy and safe space for our community," Hall explained. "What was surprising to me was the scope of the break-ins we learned of at least five other businesses between Roncy and Queen West that had experienced something similar with varying degrees of damage and financial loss These all occurred between the middle of December and the first week of January it was actually quite shocking." Hall says the best way local residents can show their support for a business following an incident like this is to continue to visit and shop locally. "Additionally in this neighbourhood specifically, neighbouring businesses have really been trying to support each other by keeping an eye out when their neighbours are closed, reporting any suspicious behaviour and recommending each other's stores to customers," she said. "It is very said that this string of break-ins seems to be targeting small businesses many of whom are still navigating post-pandemic landscapes They are the lifeblood of any community and are what make our neighbourhoods vibrant and unique When someone in our neighbourhood is hurting Just up the road, Coffee and All That Jazz Jeremy Gilbert You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter, First Up, soon. As Miller and McKeown both work from home, the dining room tends to act as a de facto office, with table and chairs from Finnish furniture designer Artek. Special pieces abound in the creative couple’s home. McKeown in the main living area, made brighter by removing a stairwell and a number of walls and then installing larger windows and doors. McKeown admits to “stealing” many of the couple’s records from her father, who accumulated quite a collection of his own and taught her to play the guitar that now hangs on the wall in the office. A corner of the living room featuring a standout chair and decorative pieces on the coffee table and wall. Fran Miller and Jackie McKeown's refreshed space is lit up with curated pieces, lots of albums and a sweet dog named Bagel. Fran Miller and Jackie McKeown’s refreshed space is lit up with curated pieces, lots of albums and a sweet dog named Bagel. Thanks to a hot residential market in 2017, the couple made out well on the sale of their condo, and after some nosing about to see what was available within their budget, they settled on a cosy, semi-detached home on a quiet, tree-lined street in their favourite neighbourhood, Roncesvalles. “We were just sort of drawn to it in a weird way,” says McKeown, sipping her morning coffee. “It was very well maintained, but it probably hadn’t been touched since the ’50s. The basement was fully wood-panelled; there was teal carpet in the living room. Even though we wanted to change everything, we knew it was the one when we first saw it.” While McKeown made sure to immortalize the existing decor in some fashion photo shoots, a full overhaul was definitely in order for the long, narrow space that was broken up into a number of small, dark rooms. The couple’s instructions to the contractor were simple: open it up. “With the layout of the space, we felt it was best to keep it simple and just try and let in as much light as possible,” explains Miller. “That’s not easy in these old places. We literally had to take everything down to the studs.” Despite not changing the original configuration much — it seemed easier at the time to avoid moving water lines, etc. — the couple did add a small powder room off of the galley kitchen and invested significantly in large, inward-opening, European-style windows and a stunning staircase replete with a modern glass panel railing. They also converted the basement into Miller’s studio for her F. Miller Skincare line and added a separate entrance, for future versatility. When it came to decorating, things weren’t quick and easy. “Because we moved in when they were still renovating, it was never us walking into a blank canvas and going room by room,” says McKeown. “Things were a little more piecey. It wasn’t until COVID that we had the time to intentionally put things in the space. Everything had been sort of makeshift until that point.” Since 2020, the couple has added a Togo chair and the Miller family’s Roche Bobois couch (reupholstered) to the living room, an Artek table and chairs to the dining room and a handsome Vitsoe modular shelving unit between the two, upon which rests the couple’s impressive record and coffee table book collection. They also embarked on some DIY projects. McKeown, going stir crazy and needing to build something, crafted the coffee table and an office chair. Together, they tackled the back patio, the bedroom’s wooden feature wall — ”‘Let’s do an accent wall, that will be easy’, we thought. It wasn’t,” says Miller, laughing — and perhaps most fittingly an art project that now lives on the dining room wall. “I think the personal part of the art is more important to us than just buying it generic,” says Miller before McKeown finishes the thought for her: “There is a real level of wanting to feel a connection to it. We’re quite driven and inspired by art when we’re travelling, so that’s always been a thing that we wanted to bring into our space and make sure we represent those feelings that we get when we see things abroad. Every piece has a story.” A handmade quilt from an artist friend, unique one-of-a-kind ceramic objects, rocks from Marfa, a resin vase from artist Gaetano Pesce, a painting of Bagel from Miller’s father. These are the things that make their home incredibly special. While there’s no shortage of high-end design items, there are equal, if not more, vintage, found or homemade pieces that just clicked with the eccentric duo. “As we get older, we make more of a conscious effort to be extra intentional with all the items, especially if it’s something that we’re spending a bit more money on and investing in, says Miller. “We look for pieces that have spoken to us through any sort of time or trend, and we’ve come to learn that even if something becomes mainstream and recognizable, we’ve loved them far before and don’t need to be so affected by their popularity.” Now seven years in, the place looks nothing like it did the day they signed the paperwork. It’s been and will continue to be a work in progress. Many things have come and gone. One thing, however, may even outlast them. “I believe, and not in a negative way, that there is a ghost that lives here,” says McKeown, laughing. “We have a lot of things going on with our lights, specifically. And sometimes it smells like someone is smoking right next to you on the couch. It’s bizarre. But we were drawn to the energy, whatever or whomever that may be.” 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 Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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. 4 months agoDuration 2:35Break-ins in Toronto's Roncesvalles neighbourhood have business owners on high alert4 months agoNewsDuration 2:35A wave of break-ins has shop owners in Toronto's west end on high alert. Local food shop Spanish Pig is the latest victim of a growing list of burglaries in the Queen Street West area. CBC's Patrick Swadden explains. Alberta premier's visit to Trump resort cost more than $10,000, documents reveal21 minutes agoVideo32:40 Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2 Video1:19 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem 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 A judge is set to review an approval and vesting order this week in respect of 41 Wabash Avenue: the site of a proposed 15-unit townhome project from the Vandyk Group of Companies The development site in the heart of Roncesvalles on the corner of Wabash and Sorauren avenues is one of a dozen that has become embroiled in receivership proceedings since November 2023 these sites are being offloaded to the highest bidder per court orders and sites linked to three numbered companies) An August 9 motion from the appointed receiver seeks the courts approval of a proposed sale of the 41 Wabash property to THMR Development Inc. “which was subsequently assigned by THMR Development Inc to Telon Land Group Inc.” pursuant to an asset purchase agreement dated July 14 The purchase amount has not been disclosed in the motion KSV’s motion does describe the sales process, however, noting that Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Inc., Brokerage was retained to broker the sale of the property. Colliers’ listing describes the site as “shovel ready” and approved for a maximum of 15 The listing also states that redevelopment of the site was slated to involve the conversion of a three-storey building already on the subject site The planned construction hadn’t started at the time the receivership order went into effect it says that Telon’s purchase order excludes any unit sales agreements — and as such KSV is requesting permissions to terminate and disclaim any such orders — and that the funds from Telon’s proposed purchase would be used to make “one or more distributions” to Fiera KSV is set to present their motion and Telon’s purchase agreement to a judge on Thursday Previous asking price: $1,289,000 (Mid October The house boasts a refinished basement with heated floors.Hanton Real Estate Inc This three-bedroom house was originally priced under $1.3-million in light of an absence of parking and the impending redevelopment of the High Park Plaza right behind it About 70 visitors toured the home and four made offers “It was listed at the same time as the big interest rate decrease … so the interest level was suddenly almost back to typical early 2022 levels,” said agent Scott Hanton buyers were still being quite cautious with how high they’re going to go.” Knowing few properties nearby were as renovated as this semi-detached the seller declined all offers and raised the price by $240,000 one buyer returned with a sweetened offer of $1.485-million The kitchen has been revamped and opened to the living and dining rooms.Hanton Real Estate Inc “Sometimes when you get close and things don’t work out and there’s an eclectic mix of old and modern This two-storey house on an 18- by 110-foot lot was built in the 1920s but has a brand new roof and mud room addition along with a refinished basement with heated floors The two-storey house on an 18-by 110-foot lot was built in the 1920s.Hanton Real Estate Inc and the kitchen has been revamped and opened to the living and dining rooms The living room has a gas insert installed in the original fireplace hidden pockets that just consists of two streets that most people would never venture down,” said Mr “Part of the appeal is all the schools in the area and tons of things for kids to do with parks and a community centre.” Report an editorial error Report a technical issue Editorial code of conduct Authors and topics you follow will be added to your personal news feed in Following Welcome to The Globe and Mail’s comment community. 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Designed by Architectural Instinct Inc. for Caran Developments this 10-storey mixed-use building would stand south of the larger developments planned closer to the Dundas West-Bloor Station Mobility Hub designed by Architectural Instinct Inc for Caran Developments Currently occupied by 3-storey mixed-use buildings the 2106 through 2112 Dundas Street West site spans approximately 547m² Situated on the northeast corner with Golden Avenue the property holds commercial units at ground level with four residential units above Its surroundings include traditional row-type commercial structures to contemporary mid-rise buildings Several nearby properties listed on the City’s Heritage Register though none at or immediately adjacent to the site itself The Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications seek to facilitate the construction of a 10-storey building standing 35.1m with an additional 55m² commercial unit in the single basement level Indoor and outdoor amenities would total 234m² including a gym on the basement level and communal outdoor terraces on the ninth and tenth floors With two elevators included in the architectural plans residents would have minimal wait times with approximately one elevator for every 26 units The plan does not include long-term residential parking reflecting the site’s proximity to transit Three visitor parking spaces would be provided at grade The proposal includes 58 bicycle parking spaces with 47 long-term and 11 short-term spaces Positioned approximately 500m from both Dundas West subway and Bloor GO stations the site is within walking distance of Bloor Line 2 The area is served by bus and streetcar routes along Dundas Street the site is near the West Toronto Railpath An aerial view of the site and surrounding area 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. it now appears that the singer didn't visit the cozy bar on Roncesvalles BY Alex HudsonPublished Dec 4 Taylor Swift was recently in Toronto on the second-last stop of the Eras Tour and rather than going to one of the city's Michelin-starred restaurants she reportedly capped the trip off with a visit to a very normal-ass bar: Inter Steer Tavern on Roncesvalles UPDATE (12/10, 5:35 p.m. ET): If it seemed a little too good to be true, that's because it was. The Toronto Star has now retracted its report that Swift visited the Inter Steer Tavern, while Toronto Life has published an investigation into the rumour pointing out that Swift's private plane took off around an hour after her concert ended An employee who answered Toronto Life's call said that Swift was most likely never there The Toronto Star confirmed that Swift went to the Inter Steer on November 23, after the final night of her Eras Tour run at Rogers Centre. It's at 357 Roncesvalles Avenue, a block down from the Revue Cinema. The Inter Steer is a perfectly nice, decidedly normal tavern. It has 4.5 stars on Google and 3.3 stars on Yelp, and its price rating on Yelp is $$, indicating that patrons can expect to pay $11–$30 per person. They sometimes host live acoustic sets. Full disclosure: I'm a semi-regular at Inter Steer, and I sometimes watch sports games there, like the NHL finals earlier this year. My wife likes the burgers! I certainly didn't guess that I was dining in a Switie establishment. So keep your eyes peeled, Vancouver — Swift evidently might pop up at a civilian bar this week! Be the first to get our biggest stories delivered to your inbox. 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, a SQL command or malformed data. 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. Two people have been taken to hospital following a two-alarm fire in Parkdale Fire crews were called to a home on Pearson Avenue in the Roncesvalles Avenue and Queen Street West area around 6:30 a.m Firefighters were met with heavy flames coming from the second floor of the home Officials say two people were evacuated from the home and the fire was extinguished Paramedics tell CityNews two people were taken to hospital with serious but non-life threatening injuries The cause of the blaze is under investigation You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter The victim was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Officers responded to a call near Roncesvalles Avenue and Howard Park on Feb Toronto police are searching for a man after an assault in a Roncesvalles restaurant last month Officers responded to a call near Roncesvalles Avenue and Howard Park on Feb A man walked into a restaurant in the area and allegedly assaulted someone inside with a weapon, police said in a media release The man was last seen heading southbound on Roncesvalles Avenue approximately 5’9,” bald and with a medium build a light colour hooded sweater and black pants 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 NewsMan wanted in connection to assault with weapon inside restaurant near Roncesvalles area: policeBy Jermaine WilsonOpens in new windowPublished: March 23 Toronto police are searching for an unknown suspect after a man was allegedly assaulted with a weapon inside a restaurant late last month. In a news release shared on Sunday, police say officers initially responded to a call for an assault in the Roncesvalles Avenue and Howard Park area shortly before 11:00 p.m. It’s alleged that a man entered the restaurant and assaulted the victim before fleeing southbound on Roncesvalles Avenue. Police confirmed the victim was not seriously hurt but was taken to hospital with “non-life-threatening injuries.” Officials describe the suspect as 30 to 40 years old, approximately five-foot-nine, bald, with a “medium build.” Police also say he was last seen wearing a gray jacket, a light-colored hooded sweater, and black pants. Anyone with information is asked to come forward and contact investigators or Crime Stoppers immediately. Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Police identified the pedestrian as Stuart Costigan Detective Aaron Swaine giving an update on the hit-and-run of 48-year-old Stuart Costigan as Costigan’s brother could make his brother laugh harder than anyone else He died at the scene near Roncesvalles Avenue and Dundas Street West in the early hours of June 6 Police have identified a suspect and vehicle in the collision that struck and killed 48-year-old Stuart Costigan near the intersection of Roncesvalles Avenue and Dundas Street West in the early hours of June 6 are asking for help from potential witnesses in a search for the suspect solemnly standing in the background as detective Aaron Swaine spoke to reporters at Toronto Traffic Services headquarters near Exhibition Place “He had the memory of a vault,” Richard said of his brother “He would bring back things from our childhood that only he could remember.” “harder than I would laugh with anyone else.” And I’ve yet to really meet anyone who had the talent he had.” The Costigan family moved from Scotland to Edmonton in 1981 The brothers’ parents were in Scotland when they found out about Costigan’s death Richard and his brother were best friends growing up “It’s difficult to see that his life has ended this way and all I can really do is just be here to appeal to the public,” Richard said the person — or persons — who have witnessed anything have the courage to come forward and assist these officers in their investigation.” A dark-coloured Volkswagen GTI was travelling south on Roncesvalles Avenue around 5:15 a.m when the driver of the vehicle is believed to have struck Costigan The vehicle then fled westbound on Howard Park Avenue Police have found the Volkswagen and are completing forensic testing to confirm it was the vehicle involved in the collision “We are aware that there were several vehicles that travelled through the area of the collision prior to the arrival of emergency services as well as individuals that were in the area prior to the collision that may have interacted with Mr “We are urging these individuals to come forward and speak with police as they may have crucial information that could help us with the investigation.” businesses and drivers to come forward with any security or dash cam footage they may have something that passes you in the media,” Richard said his nieces — he’s never going to see them grow up.” “I just don’t think anyone should have to be left Anyone with information is asked to contact traffic services at 416-808-1900 or leave a tip through Crime Stoppers at 222-TIPS By Karen Longwell Coffee shops are great spots to meet friends or just grab a quick caffeine boost One Toronto area—Roncesvalles Village and the Junction Triangle—has a plethora of great cafes to check out Roncesvalles is a busy street full of trendy shops and restaurants Its European settlement history dates back to 1850 The Junction Triangle is the area just northeast of Roncesvalles and was historically home to industry There are still factories here but also residential pockets along with the Museum of Modern Art Customers can easily spot Cherry Bomb Coffee This small cafe opened on Roncesvalles Avenue in 2005 to provide premium locally roasted coffee and fresh-baked pastries in a fast Line-ups often snake out onto the sidewalk outside on weekend mornings There are a few window seats available inside but most people just grab and go Founded by award-winning coffee roaster Peter Pesce Reunion Coffee Roasters started as Reunion Island Coffee in 1995 There is now a 46,000-square-foot roasting facility in Oakville along with the flagship cafe on Roncesvalles This place is bustling on a weekend morning but staff handle the crowds quickly family-owned specialty coffee roaster carries organic direct trade and Rainforest Alliance certified varieties The facility in Oakville operates out of one of Canada’s largest renewable energy-powered roasting facilities The cafe is located at 385 Roncesvalles Ave This coffee shop has been in the neighbourhood for decades they have a focus on music and usually host live music on the weekends Those looking for a chill place to relax and hang out have found it here This place is located steps away from Reunion at 72 Howard Park Ave Ethica is in a high-ceiling industrial building decked out with craft furniture The name Ethica is inspired by Spinoza’s Ethica Ordine Geometrico Demonstrata Benedict de Spinoza is considered one of the great rationalists of 17th-century philosophy and he emphasized unity and valuing life for oneself and others Ethics are a cornerstone for this shop in its sourcing of green beans and sharing farmer’s stories Propeller Coffee has a cool space in a converted 100-year-old factory building They host weddings and events when it’s not a community coffee hub Direct trade relationships and energy-efficient approaches are key in this low-footprint roastery They use biodegradable packaging and offset transportation with Bullfrog’s bio-diesel program this place is near Lansdowne TTC station and opens at 8 a.m Propeller has recently expanded with new cafes inside Indigo at The Well and in the Indigo at Yorkdale Mall A few other coffee shops and cafes to check out in the area include Extra Butter Coffee Toronto police released an image of a car involved in a pedestrian collision on Thursday morning that killed a 48-year-old man A man is dead after being struck by a driver in Roncesvalles early Thursday morning A 48-year-old man was struck near Roncesvalles Avenue and Boustead Avenue Toronto police are looking for the driver of a car involved in a collision that killed a 48-year-old man in Roncesvalles early Thursday morning Police said they received reports of a pedestrian struck by a driver near the intersection of Roncesvalles Avenue and Boustead Avenue police said a driver in a dark-coloured Volkswagen GTI was heading southbound on Roncesvalles Avenue the driver fled the scene and was last seen driving westbound on Howard Park Avenue An image of the suspect vehicle has been released by police The ongoing investigation is being led by the Traffic Services Unit businesses and drivers who were in the area at the time of the collision and those who may have security or dashcam footage of the incident Family members identified a 48-year-old man killed in a daytime hit-and-run in Roncesvalles as Toronto police announced that the suspect vehicle had been located as part of the investigation Authorities were notified of a pedestrian struck in the Roncesvalles Avenue area near Parkside Drive and Bloor Street West just after 5 a.m Investigators say a dark-coloured Volkswagen GTI was travelling southbound on Roncesvalles Avenue when the man was struck and failed to remain at the scene The vehicle was last seen going westbound on Howard Park Avenue the victim was identified as 48-year-old Stuart Costigan of Toronto Toronto Police Services Detective Aaron Swaine said investigators have located a suspect vehicle believed to have been involved in Costigan’s death “The vehicle was not stolen,” Det Costigan’s family are seeking help from the public in positively identifying the suspect driving the vehicle that struck and killed him on June 6.” Swaine said that authorities are hoping to speak with drivers who may have been in the area at the time of the hit-and-run as well as individuals who may have interacted with Costigan before he was fatally struck “We are urging these individuals to come forward as they may have crucial information that could help us with the investigation.” Angus Skene’s story ‘The Charming Scam Artist Who Built Roncesvalles’ Daniel Ross’ ‘An Idea Whose Time Has Come: A City Museum for Toronto’ and David Wencer’s ‘Swimming at the Minnies are nominated for a Heritage Toronto award and the information within may be out of date ‘The Charming Scam Artist Who Built Roncesvalles’ appeared in a Toronto daily newspaper around this time last year architect and history buff Angus Skene wrote it he knew he had a good story on his hands – it had been in the works for years – but he didn’t realize then that about 12 months later it would be vying for a Heritage Toronto Award That “charming scam artist” is none other than Joseph Phillips who was arrested and jailed in 1906 for running a Ponzi scheme under the guise of the ‘York Loan’ bookkeeper and possible preacher used the Ponzi scheme money to build roads and buildings that would lay the foundation for what is known as Roncesvalles Village today “I had that story for a decade,” he said of Phillips It was a story he stumbled across while researching something else cheating character so confident about it all,” Skene said Phillips never anticipated his arrest and was surprised to see two cops show up at his door They had taken the Queen streetcar and then walked up Roncesvalles Avenue to get to Phillips’ door “The cops had to spring him TTC fare,” he said chuckling at the thought of criminals being arrested and hauled off to jail by streetcar who “has a yearning for glamour” and would love to get all dolled up for such an event Skene’s story is up against ‘An Idea Whose Time Has Come: A City Museum for Toronto’ by Daniel Ross, co-authored by Jay Young, which appeared on the website ActiveHistory.ca celebrate outstanding contributions to Toronto’s heritage The concept of a Toronto museum has been rolling around for years but unimplemented ideas – like downtown pedestrian zones – that keep coming up in different contexts around the city there is a burst of enthusiasm from the public and people you’d never expect it from turn into local history buffs when we get onto the subject,” he told The Villager “But as I discuss in the ActiveHistory article there’s always been a big gap between the popularity of the idea and getting a museum Ross has had an interest in history for as long as he can remember he said he was fascinated by archaeology and ancient history and would pore over books at the library whenever possible As a researcher in Canadian and urban history “I’m convinced that one of the best ways we can make informed useful decisions today is by having a sense of what has worked – or not – in the past,” he said Ross said he would be “delighted” to win a Heritage Toronto award active network of heritage organizations and people doing great local pointing to organizations like the Toronto Public Library blogs like Historicist and neighbourhood groups like the West Toronto Junction Historical Society “The Heritage awards are an attempt to turn that network into a community and recognize people doing great work within it So it would be recognition by people I respect as peers and a sign that I was doing something right.” Bloor West Village resident David Wencer’s online article for the Historicist ‘Swimming at the Minnies’ is also up for an award in the short publication category To find out more, visit heritagetoronto.org is a reporter with toronto.com and Metroland Media Toronto. By Amy Carlberg A Middle Eastern restaurant in Toronto just opened a second location in a totally different neighbourhood Darna is known for its beautifully presented Middle Eastern dishes like a baba ghanouj tower They also have full menus of different varieties of shakshuka and fukhara (braised stew in a clay pot) and their cocktail list includes creations like a za’atar paloma G&P (gin and pomegranate) and a Market Sour made with turmeric-infused rye and cucumber water A post shared by Darna Toronto (@darnatoronto) They’ve had a location on Bayview for years now but they just opened a new location in a new neighbourhood all the way across town on Roncesvalles The space was previously home to Lebanese restaurant Miss Aida and was also once a location of Italian spot Buono “We’re so excited to welcome you to the GRAND OPENING of Darna Toronto’s new location,” reads a post from the restaurant “Your new favorite dining destination awaits – we can’t wait to see you here.” Sign up for the Designlines weekly newsletter to keep up with the latest design news trends and inspiring projects from across Toronto From a sprawling family home in Oakville to a coastal-inspired retreat north of the city we present spaces created by architects and interior designers that redefine the contemporary Receive our weekly selection of stories about sensational modern homes Flooring, Lauzon; dresser, Ethnicraft. Side table, Moss & Lam; light fixture, Bocci a black and white portrait is the focal point of a curated vignette With the family home gut renovation came a renewed principal bedroom with a custom storage bench courtesy of Kate Duncan. Bed, Ethnicraft; ceiling fan, Big Ass Fans Ceramic vase, LJM Inbound shelving makes space to display the family’s collection of trinkets and heirlooms Red side table, Maximilian Eicke A skylight adds much needed brightness to the home’s narrow top-floor hallway Sink, tub, Duravit Countertop, Corian; cabinetry, H&Z All Custom Woodworking. Pendant, Bocci; dining table, dining chairs, Ethnicraft An open-concept living room/dining room makes for a welcoming environment and kid-friendly play area The family home gut renovation opened up space along the main floor for a renewed living area. Armchair, Cappellini “It started as a problem to solve,” Rowat reflects What began as a practical consideration—how to fit a full-sized dishwasher into a small kitchen—soon unraveled into an ambitious overhaul found inspiration in the clean lines of Nordic and Japanese design For a compact house of just 600 square feet per floor marrying beauty and function became paramount An interior brimming with thoughtful details: a louvré ceiling that casts soft indirect light over the kitchen; a custom “functional strip” made of Corian to reduce countertop clutter; and marble veining meticulously matched across countertops and backsplashes “I’m the type of photographer who removes things from the frame,” Rowat says a principle he applied to every design decision Rowat’s long-standing relationships with Yekrangian and Fintzi proved invaluable navigated the project’s structural and regulatory challenges with precision ensuring that creative ideas—like angled ceilings to enhance light flow—were executed flawlessly and quite another to shepherd that design to completion in the real world,” Rowat explains brought his signature attention to detail to the interiors “Daniel is pragmatic and won’t fall on the sword of his own design just for the sake of it,” says Rowat A small bathroom illustrates this practicality: Fintzi steered Rowat away from a glass shower door pointing out the difficulty of bathing a child in such a setup “It would’ve looked so pretty,” Rowat admits Renovating during the pandemic added a layer of complexity timelines stretched and in-person collaboration gave way to countless virtual meetings the asynchronous process had its advantages “I could work on something at three in the morning and send it off,” Rowat says crediting his collaborators’ patience and trust for the project’s success “No one cares about your project as much as you do—and that means getting into the weeds of every decision The family home gut renovation opened up space along the main floor for a renewed living area. Armchair, Cappellini. Now, the transformed semi stands as a testament to what’s possible when design meets craftsmanship—and when life’s biggest milestones converge in a single year. “There are so many details I love,” says Rowat, pointing to everything from hidden induction chargers in the kitchen to the seamless veining of the marble counters. “Every day is a reminder of the care we took in choosing one approach or another.” In Toronto’s Lawrence Park neighbourhood, a stately home stands as a quiet testament to craft, intention and deeply personal design. From the outside, it’s refined and restrained. But step inside and a different story unfolds—one of layered materials, meticulous detailing and a layout designed by ALMP Group—Zanetti Homes to grow with the family who lives there. Sign up for the Designlines weekly newsletter to keep up with the latest design news, trends and inspiring projects from across Toronto. Join our community and never miss a beat! 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Things to do in Toronto this weekend include a whole host of festivals celebrating various cultures and neighbourhoods in the city Exploring Roncesvalles Village at the Roncesvalles Polish Festival or the Harbourfront at the Toronto Waterfront Festival are just a couple of your options After sweeping the city for two weeks, TIFF is also winding down this weekend with the final screenings and premieres of the festival alongside the reveal of the People's Choice Award For more ideas, check out our previous roundup for the week and be sure to head over to our events section for complete listings Here's our roundup of things to do in Toronto this weekend A restaurant that serves healthy salads and smoothies has announced they’re closing down one of their locations and selling the other wraps and tacos made with nutritious ingredients at least one of their locations will be closing “The Goods is a special place, but it was designed and created in 2012, for an old world, and over the last four years we’ve become a small business statistic,” reads the caption of an emotional video post from the restaurant announcing that their Queen West location will be closing and that the Roncesvalles location is for sale As of this moment it’s business as usual and your support is appreciated as always,” continues the post “We will let you know when we have more information regarding the Goods selling the restaurant would be very helpful financially and I know there are many wonderful humans with big ideas in their hearts that could feed the community out of that sweet accessible location we built from scratch.” The Queen location has been open for a year and the video mentions that it was a bit of an experiment but that the restaurant was embraced by the neighbourhood “It has been such a journey and I’ve loved every moment of it,” the Goods owner Lisa Labute says in the video post “I’ve definitely had many nights of being really sad and grieving that loss of knowing that I can’t take it any further The 279 Roncesvalles Ave. location of the Goods is listed for sale, and interested buyers can reach out to Carve Real Estate for more details A Turkish restaurant has opened a new location in Toronto opened a new location in Roncesvalles last month Boasting the “most authentic Turkish cuisine” baked dough stuffed with meat or vegetables There are Turkish desserts such as the Şekerpare Meetpoint had a location in Waterloo from 2009 to 2015 “We like to engage our guests in genuine conversations and offer them great service,” the restaurant says on their website “Our hope is to fill Meetpoint with joy and create a space to get everyone together to take delight in delicious food.” The Toronto location is at 89 Roncesvalles Ave. A post shared by Meetpoint (@meetpoint.dining) The front of 277 Indian Road has a little green space with potential for a garden The first view that greets you when you walk in the front door The primary bedroom has 10-foot ceilings and a private terrace The family room with a custom fireplace and a chandelier The fully equipped home gym in the basement The fourth bedroom which is located upstairs This could be perfectly set up as a kid’s room The green room is a large space that can be transformed into many things The basement has its own kitchen complete with a breakfast bar The house has an open concept with the kitchen leading into a family room A full view of the backyard that is blocked off for lots of privacy The back living room has folding glass windows that open straight into the backyard The home at 277 Indian Road has four-bedrooms Neighbourhood: Roncesvalles/High Park-Swansea Size: Over 6,000 square feet / 30 x 125 feet (lot size) This recently renovated Roncesvalles home near High Park features European chevron floors a hand-carved marble fireplace and a fully equipped at-home gym The four-bedroom, five-bathroom Edwardian house at 277 Indian Road is on the market for a little under $5.5 million highlighted the European influence inside the four-storey home The living room has an open concept with the chevron floors ornate wall designs and a hand-carved marble fireplace mantle that was flown in from a luxury store in France This leads straight into the gourmet kitchen which features top of the line appliances and massive counters for cooking big meals The walls are draped in white marble and a chandelier hangs over a side dining table A family room opens up directly into the backyard to partially integrate the two spaces “The whole back of the house has bi-folding glass doors that open it up completely so you have the indoor/outdoor vibe,” Shaw said The backyard is blocked off giving complete privacy who added the two-car garage is a rare find for the area The garage has also been converted into a studio space the primary bedroom has 10-foot ceilings as well as a private terrace and another fireplace There’s plenty of room for more decor and large windows bring light into the space The other three bedrooms feature expansive windows with custom wallpaper designed by the current owner The finished basement has its own kitchen complete with a breakfast bar Nine-foot ceilings are back splashed by more custom flowery wallpaper There’s even a fully equipped home gym Shaw believes the house could appeal to many buyers because of its unique properties “It could be for a professional couple or I could see there’s multi generational families Shaw added that the area is very family-friendly with tree lined streets and within walking distance to High Park Shaw said the house is set at the current price because it is “such a unique property.” The custom designs two-car parking and coveted neighbourhood were all factors in the asking price Other houses in the High Park area selling for similar price points include 42 High Park Boulevard which is on the market for just under $4 million South Parkdale area with an average selling price of $2.1 million according to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s monthly market watch report If you want to find any information of the Camino de Santiago you can use our search engine A CORUÑA (ESPAÑA) Inscrita en el Registro Mercantil de A Coruña en el Tomo 2438 del Archivo Developed and managed byHyliacom the Revue revealed the shocking news on social media Unable to reach a compromise with their landlord they were unable to secure a lease renewal – and could close as soon as this Sunday. “While we continue to attempt to negotiate in good faith with our landlord we are unsure if we will be able to open past June 30 event rentals and members will be reimbursed.” Serving the West End community for over a century it’s the city’s oldest standing movie theatre—the loss of this local landmark will be a devastating hit for the Roncesvalles neighbourhood and the entire city. Many have enjoyed the delights of the Revue’s horror and cult-genre programming or a simple movie night out with friends—not to mention the many film festivals panel discussions and other special events This situation exemplifies the ongoing failure to value local history and protect beloved architectural landmarks from powerful interests would be a significant blow to Torontonians As the city thaws and patios come back to life, Klaus is your go-to destination for expertly curated designer furniture that brings style and substance to every space—indoors and out the Toronto showroom is spotlighting standout outdoor furniture collections from global design brands making it easier than ever to refresh your garden terrace or balcony just in time for spring One thing we can all agree upon is that the Toronto's garbage bin situation is out of control. Trash spilling out of public sidewalk bins is a common sight across the city Some point the finger at the sanitation department claiming that bins aren't being emptied frequently enough Others have rightfully critiqued the design of preexisting bins There are several features that contribute to the flawed design of the hooded Hey @311Toronto @gordperks - 5:20 today, north east corner of Howard Park and Roncesvalles. The garbage can seems to need some maintenance 😐 pic.twitter.com/kC5gdTZwIv Original models included foot pedals to lift the flaps covering the bin's openings but these frequently broke and were eventually removed Small openings on the face of the bin prevent some waste like larger coffee cups from being disposed of The flaps that cover the openings often get in the way limiting the amount of waste that can be discarded Doors that allow the bins to be emptied are commonly flung open and unable to shut properly Can the trash receptacle I've complained about previously, at the north end of the Roncesvalles footbridge, be put on some kind of garbage collection schedule? It's overflowing again. If you're confused about the exact location, I've already explained it in this thread. pic.twitter.com/Qnyi3JGmo7 the same problems of trash spillover and broken doors persisted Mayor Olivia Chow announced her plan to finally tackle the trash dilemma at a press conference in Nathan Phillips Square the company that has been responsible for the maintenance of the city's garbage bins since 2007 1000 versions of this new-and-improved design are set to be installed by the end of this year in high density areas Hey @311Toronto this garbage bin at Dundas and Roncesvalles has been completely neglected! 😂 pic.twitter.com/huPuiHLEeK Roncesvalles Village is ground zero for many of these modified bins Walking recently up a section of Roncesvalles Ave only four of 40 trash cans spotted were still old models and just one new bin was broken down What is different about this latest version Flapless openings are significantly larger and doors supposedly use stronger Will these updates actually do anything to improve the neighbourhood's trash problem Roncesvalles residents and business owners are dubious @311Toronto Good morning! Looks like someone hacked into the public garbage bin on the north east corner of Queen St W and Roncesvalles. Please assist. pic.twitter.com/ldmHUAjtWg "I like that I don't have to touch the flaps anymore It's definitely an upgrade," says Roncesvalles resident "I don't think they're any worse than the old ones," says a barista at Fantail Bakery on Roncesvalles Ave "I've noticed this type seems to be better for casual use However, much skepticism remains. "I don’t think it's going to work. Those are very tiny bins that are going to fill up in a week," said Mani Ram, owner of Dil Se Restaurant @311Toronto Can this trash pls be collected? It’s at the north end of the Roncesvalles footbridge. Why isn’t overflowing City bins a category in the app? There’s also a ton of trash all across the Roncesvalles footbridge. pic.twitter.com/G6ETpq4IX7 “They just look like newer versions of the same thing. I don't think they will make much of a difference," says Hudson Lees, supervisor at The Source Bulk Foods Many think it will take more than an updated design to address the city's trash situation and cite the quantity of bins as the main area needing improvement "It's more the number of bins you have. The less bins you have, the less people will throw out. I don't think the new design changed things dramatically," says Sergei Timshin co-owner of the Roncesvalles location of Sava Crepes & Coffee Also @311Toronto at Queen Roncesvalles Intersection SW corner near the entrance to the pedestrian bridge going towards the lake overflowing trash bin is pretty bad. pic.twitter.com/6g09OscQEB Co-owner of Fevers Vintage on Roncesvalles Ave Paul concurs that adding garbage bins in additional spots rather than simply replacing existing ones Toronto loves pilot projects. I tested out Toronto’s new garbage bins that are being piloted. They are definitely garbage bins. pic.twitter.com/oQUqc2ZnwC Some people in Toronto are holding out hope when the City of Toronto's 20-year contract finally ends with Astral Media Susan Vandendam A golden Wizard of Oz-like path painted by the Roncesvalles Village BIA on the sidewalk on Roncesvalles Avenue A failed ‘shop local’ marketing plan has turned Roncesvalles into a yellow A failed “shop local” marketing plan has turned Roncesvalles into a yellow the Roncesvalles Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) as part of its ‘There’s No Place Like Roncy’ holiday shopping campaign painted a golden Wizard of Oz-like path on the sidewalk on Roncesvalles Avenue the water-soluble paint that was used is now washing away Victoria Meyerink and her dog Amelia navigated a yellow mess on Roncesvalles Avenue while running errands the morning of Thursday Area resident Victoria Meyerink’s rescue pup now has golden-hued paws and a yellow belly “I’ll give her a bath and hopefully it’ll come out,” she told Toronto.com She was out with her white dog Thursday morning running to run a few errands “Everyone is tracking this paint everywhere It’s nice that the (business association) wanted to do something special to the street but they should have checked the weather forecast first,” she said I’m not really sure what they were thinking the business association advised him that the paint on the sidewalk is “non-toxic and approved by the City of Toronto for use on the sidewalks.” The BIA blamed the wet weather for the mess and we have crews currently working on clean up for any paint that has started to run off the intended pathway,” they wrote “We assure you that this project is developed with our community in mind and we are taking all the steps necessary to create something special for the neighbourhood despite some of the effects from the weather The Roncesvalles Village BIA also said that the goal of this project was to “bring a creative and artistic approach to exploring our neighbourhood this holiday season bringing to life a bright and colourful pathway for everyone to follow along as they complete their Holiday shopping We know how important it is that we all continue to shop and support local businesses here in Roncesvalles as we continue to recover from the impact of the pandemic.” The BIA also suggested Barker clean off the paint with a cloth or brush with some warm water and who is handling public relations for the BIA said the plan is to still complete the project and reveal it in its entirety the morning of Saturday dry weather conditions would have allowed the team to paint the whole two-kilometre stretch of the sidewalk in a single shot however this was not possible and instead small stretches of the sidewalk have been painted each day this week We regret that rainy weather conditions resulted in a bleeding of the paint this morning but our cleaning crew has been working diligently on cleaning the sidewalk all day the campaign is still a work in progress and the aim is to reveal the entire project Saturday morning,” she wrote We asked the Roncesvalles Village BIA for comment The BIA also tweeted earlier today about the situation and advised people not to worry Thanks for checking in. The rain is coming into play here, but clean up crews are out to take care of this. The paint is non-toxic and safe. https://t.co/91pYxMhoxP A man has died after he was struck by a man with an object in a random attack in Roncesvalles on Tuesday police responded to reports of an assault in the Roncesvalles and Boustead Avenues area and a male in his 60’s was struck by an object by “a person riding a bicycle acting suspiciously,” per Inspector Peter Wehby Wehby also said police do not believe the victim was on a bike media relations officer with the Toronto Police Service tells CityNews that the victim went for a walk in the area and police believe there was an altercation that happened between the victim and the suspect who was riding a black mountain bike and was throwing objects The victim returned to his residence where he was found unconscious and transported to hospital via emergency run with life-threatening injuries from being struck and Wehby confirmed that the man succumbed to his injuries in hospital Police confirmed it was a random attack and is a suspicious death being investigated as a homicide The suspect is still outstanding and is described as a man approximately 5’9″ with a medium build Roncesvalles, the old predominantly Polish neighbourhood in Toronto's west end, did a major street revamp a few years ago. All the pavement and tracks got ripped up and some businesses, including a few stalwart Polish places Now it's lined with beautiful trees and flowers the boulevard wide and teeming with friendly people The traditional haunts keep the old village spirit and new additions confirm Roncy as the hippest neighbourhood for young families art directors and creative types move when they start families Here's how to spend a day in Roncesvalles Village They're similar to Cherry Bomb (some staff were trained there) but the space has more seats and Wi-Fi perfect for a couple of hours of reading and writing in the morning After sitting for a long while, though, I need to get moving, and try to get a run in nearby High Park - the winding hills are great for a workout - or I call up a friend to play tennis at the free courts at Sorauren. For yoga there's Sama studio and then the Ten Spot for post-workout pampering Lunch is La Cubana for Cuban style-sandwiches in all their bright neon glory, or a bowl of pink borscht and a potato pancake at Cafe Polonez before hitting the galleries The High Park Library is a wonderful old building with great afternoon light, but I get peckish and will run up to Dundas Park Kitchen for a snack, or hit up Benna's for those addictive Polish donuts and finish the last pages on a nearby bench Sometime during the day I'll have called or popped in and booked reservations for dinner later It's fabulous seeing the streets in the early evening full of people but it sucks when you realize you're all just waiting for seats at the neighbourhood boĂŽte Hopgood's Foodliner serves East Coast seafood with edge (and was a big hit with Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendez when they visited), and Barque is the neighbourhood barbecue joint. I'm partial to The Westerly or The Ace warm environments with simple bistro menus great cocktails and even better service and work well for dates or group affairs Quiet nights are spent at the Revue Cinema catching a rep film Most of the time post-food all I want is some music There is always a jazz combo at Gate 403 or a 70's troubadour at Hugh's Room in for a final appearance, but most of the time I like grabbing a couple friends and going for pints at the Local or the Inter Steer they both affirm the village vibe of Roncesvalles By night's end, If I can stuff even one more bite into me I go to Rude Boy for a late night burger, though I have been known to regret it - how many good eats can one girl have in a day? It's then that one final Roncesvalles pit stop comes to mind, a morning trip to one of the historic churches on the street, to repent for all my glorious gluttony. What did I miss? Add your suggestions for how to spend a day in Roncesvalles Village to the comments. or Roncy as all of us who live and frequent the cutest neighbourhood in Toronto call it Roncy is one of the last outposts of this city to maintain its village vibe while still being just a stone’s throw from the downtown core Load up your Presto card; we’re heading to Dundas West station for a day exploring Roncesvalles It is no secret that hipsters love a good well crafted cup of Joe and Roncy is bumpin’ with beanie hats and Doc Martens The good news is that there are a BUNCH of excellent independent coffee shops to choose from as you walk down Roncesvalles high street • Reunion (385 Roncesvalles Ave) – A Canadian • Cherry Bomb Coffee (79 Roncesvalles Ave) – Freshly baked pastries & coffee drinks brewed from house-roasted beans served in a snug setting • Ethica Coffee Roasters (213 Sterling Rd) – Espresso drinks made from house-roasted Roncesvalles is next to the emerging Sterling Road development with the West Toronto Rail Path running along side it Ramblers can enjoy less a less crowded urban stole along a shared bike path Some of our favourite places to check out include: • Henderson Brewery (128A Sterling Rd) – Brewery that was also included in our list of The Best Breweries in Toronto • Ethica Coffee Roasters (213 Sterling Rd) – A specialty coffee roaster that has amazing pour overs 128 Sterling Rd) – A publishing house and bookshop • Museum of Contemporary Art (158 Sterling Rd #100) – A museum of contemporary works Toronto’s Museum of Contemporary Art is an inclusive space that showcases modern work with a focus on the relationship between people The building in itself is beautiful and a real historic landmark to an ever condofied city MOCA Free Friday Nights powered by Scotiabank where you can see exhibits brought to life with live performances What a delight it is to visit an old movie theatre Revue claims to be Toronto’s oldest operating cinema This not-for-profit community run picture house was established in 1912 and screens cult classics Check out their schedule HERE If you fancy a stroll with that coffee in hand one of the city’s biggest and most accessible green spaces the trails are well maintained for hikes and those who pack skates can skate on the ice rink the park comes alive and even plays host to Shakespeare in the Park for the season which is a pay what you can cultural delight The High Park zoo is open – for free – year round Find our more on our post of Things to do in High Park Roncesvalles High Street is one of the last remaining strips in this city where small From second hand book stores to cute markets jewellery stores and a pretty awesome 3D printed design shop Roncy is worth a jaunt for the window shopping alone Some shops you may want to check out include: • Sunnyside Provisions (287 Roncesvalles Ave) – a specialty grocery bottle shop with take out food at good prices & very kind staff • Scout (405 Roncesvalles Ave) – independent gift shop with a focus on Canadian handmade and independent gifts and cards • Another Story Bookshop (315 Roncesvalles Ave) – independent book store that specializes in books on social justice • Fevers Vintage (55 Roncesvalles Ave) – A great vintage clothing shop • Outclass (343 Roncesvalles Ave) – A Canadian made menswear brand • Ace (231A Roncesvalles Ave) – Also mentioned in the Michelin guide • AM Bagel (53 Roncesvalles Ave) – Delicious bagel sandwiches with many vegan options • Cafe Polonez (195 Roncesvalles Ave) – Longstanding restaurant with delicious polish food • Gold Standard (385 Roncesvalles Ave) – One of the best breakfast sandwiches around • Pizzeria Defina (321 Roncesvalles Ave) – Inventive wood fired pizzas that have won several awards Sorauren Farmers Market (50 Wabash Ave) is one of the city’s best farmers markets for local produce and absolutely POPPING in the summer months. During winter the market still runs, although it is indoors and a little more low key. Check out their website for their most up to date schedule Clay With Me (2112 Dundas St W) pottery studio has just opened up a second location in Roncesvalles Wheel and hand-built pottery classes are available for three hour Roncesvalles is home to Jewel Envy (151 Marion St) a bright blue building worth a jaunt for the exterior alone Charitable Choices: Katiann Mood of This Is Autism We won’t be able to take mom out for Mother’s Day but we can have something extra special at home […] The 2018 The Trillium Book Award/Prix Trillium took place at the Toronto Reference Library on June 21st. The annual award […] Conversations around addiction shouldn’t be spurned. From the compulsive use of substances, including drugs or alcohol, to behavioural addictions like […] A Toronto-centric online lifestyle magazine focusing on arts owner of Stasis Preserves Deli & Pantry in Roncesvalles has been told by the City of Toronto he needs to remove his wheelchair ramp from the front of his business because it has been deemed unsafe and limits sidewalk space He has been given a 30-day extension on his March 22 deadline A Roncesvalles deli will not have to remove its wheelchair ramp for at least a month the owner of Stasis Preserves Deli & Pantry at 476 Roncesvalles Ave. was given a 30-day extension after meeting with city officials on March 22 That was the date by which he was originally supposed to have the ramp removed after being served notice by city officials on March 15 officials said the ramp limits sidewalk space for pedestrians and was built without a permit “It’s a big challenge for people to not have access,” Katz told Metroland Media Toronto in a previous article “We just wanted to be inclusive in the neighbourhood and give people that option to shop here if they wanted to.” The City of Toronto’s transportation services department said the ramp doesn’t meet requirements set by the province in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) which require certain measurements regarding width and we have never had a single complaint or any issues,” he said “Those guidelines can’t apply in every single situation … To be realistic then there need to be certain exceptions.”