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A man was hurt after being struck by a vehicle in the Bloor West Village neighbourhood Thursday night.
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The collision happened on Bloor Street near Harcroft Road, east of Runnymede Road, at 10:45 p.m.
Toronto police said paramedics took the victim, a man in his 30s, to hospital with injuries.
Police closed Bloor between Harcroft and Glendonwynne Road as officers investigated at the scene.
The traffic services unit is continuing to investigate.
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We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentToronto Police say officers responded to an assault call in the area of Runnymede Rd
It’s alleged that the woman and the man were both waiting at a bus stop when he approached and assaulted her “without provocation.”
Cops say the woman’s injuries were not life-threatening
A suspect was subsequently identified and arrested on Monday
is charged with assault and is scheduled to appear in court on June 6
Investigators are concerned about the possibility of other alleged victims
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An aerial view looking south to 2453-2469 Bloor Street West
designed by BDP Quadrangle for Leader Lane Developments and Windmill Development Group Ltd
The partners have submitted an application to the City that seeks a Zoning By-law Amendment to transform the site into a modern 12-storey mixed-use structure
set to bring 91 new residential units and at-grade retail spaces to the area. There are two elevators in the design
resulting in approximately one elevator for every 46 units
Situated between South Kingsway and Jane Street, the site is approximately 1,200m² in area and currently houses two-storey brick buildings with a mix of retail and office spaces. Designed by BDP Quadrangle with sustainability in mind
the 8,250m² building would leverage mass timber construction and geothermal heating and cooling systems
The site's accessibility is a notable feature
as it is conveniently located near Jane station
providing easy access to Bloor Line 2 and several bus routes
The station is just 90m and a 1-minute walk away from the site
placing the site within its Major Transit Station Area
Bloor Street now boasts separated cycle tracks that extend east to Downtown and west to Islington Avenue
while the nearby Humber River ravine parks to the west features multi-use trails that run north-south
An aerial view of the site and surrounding area
The proposal's ground floor is set to feature approximately 260m² of retail space along Bloor
The second floor of the building would offer two residential units and an indoor amenity area in the northern part
while the southern part would feature four units with projecting terraces and a green roof atop the first floor
Approximately 370m² of indoor and outdoor amenity space would be incorporated into the project
This includes 186m² of indoor amenity area located on the second floor
as well as 184m² of outdoor amenity areas found on the ground floor and the roof
Vehicular access to the parking and loading areas would be provided from the existing laneway to the south of the site
The development proposes a single-level underground garage housing a total of 38 resident parking spaces
plus 2 visitor parking spaces at-grade to the south
the project includes 111 bicycle parking spaces distributed between P1 and the ground level
with 82 for long-term and 19 for short-term use
2453-2469 Bloor Street West from Jane and Bloor
further highlighting the neighbourhood's continuing growth
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Another set of golden arches is fading away
The McDonald's location at Bloor and Runnymede permanently closed this week. It's the latest of several McD's locations to shut down over the past year, some permanently and others only temporarily for renovations
Bloor West Village residents will have to find a new spot for when those late night burger cravings come in. Luckily for them, there's plenty of options available in the neighbourhood including like Salsa Venezuelan Street Food
while it was no Dundas West Station McDonald's
the Bloor and Runnymede location being situated right outside of the subway station was a welcome site for commuters
especially those who were on their way home from the bar
and fast food hot spots everywhere again becomes safe
having one less option to satisfy those late night cravings will be one of many changes residents will be facing
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Parkdale-High Park includes the neighbourhoods of Swansea
Just 26 percent of the Ward’s residents are visible minorities
There are six candidates in the race for the Parkdale-High Park city council seat
who is widely regarded as the leader of council’s left wing
With the recent departures of progressives like Joe Cressy
the counterbalance to Mayor John Tory rests in places like Parkdale-High Park
There are five challengers to Perks: Siri Agrell
and Steve Yuen (see their fact-checked bios in the next section)
The matrix below provides a head-to-head comparison of where council candidates stand on key issues
The Local combed through city council records to review all the decisions made over the last four years and identified a dozen votes that are the most telling on different issues: homelessness
We then sent the challengers a survey asking them how they would have voted on those same 12 motions
adding the results to what we already know about how Perks voted
Firstly, we got full participation in the survey—permitting a head-to-head comparison among all six candidates
Ongoing coverage of Toronto’s 2022 municipal election
hyper-local coverage of competitive ward races across the city
and a Candidate Tracker tool to keep you informed this fall
We don’t elect people to oversee any other specific public service
The Toronto Police take three times longer than they should to get to the most urgent emergencies
Why a $1.1 billion force doesn’t come when you need them
Cost-cutting measures will push thousands of paratransit users onto the TTC
with disabled and elderly riders forced into gruelling bus and subway trips
The numbers don’t lie: this city’s incumbency advantage is the worst in North America
Andrew Gorham is a former journalist with the Globe and Mail. His platform includes affordable housing
which he wants to accomplish by freezing all building developments immediately unless they will house individuals and households with an annual income below $49,000
freezing all current rent levels for 10 years
which he wants to accomplish by banning the sale of cars within the city and the use of cars within the downtown core
and providing free bicycles and locks for every citizen who wants them
Gorham also wants to offer a $100 rebate for every citizen who votes in the City of Toronto regardless of who they vote for
and one free bag lunch every day for every citizen
Christopher Jurik’s website describes him as a cabinetmaker and 40-year resident of Ward 4
His platform priorities include improving the shelter system
slowing traffic on Parkside Drive and educating cyclists and drivers on road rules
and radically rethinking safety by investing in alternatives to policing
Information about this candidate could not be found at time of publication
Francis says she has administrative and retail experience
Details about this candidate’s campaign were not available at the time of publication
His motivation for political organizing occurred when
he realized that science alone cannot solve society’s systemic problems
resulting in a double gym and community facility at Holy Family Elementary School
multilingual families to pass on their language and culture to the next generation
and ensuring the engagement and consultation of parents in decision-making
larger building for the expanded student population
An issue Dufour Séguin said people have been advocating for since the 1990’s
the council invoked charter rights by arguing the Francophone school was not being resourced adequately and therefore access to education was not equal to those in Anglophone schools
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The holdup happened near Bloor Street West and Runnymede Road shortly before 4 p.m
and the information within may be out of date
Police are investigating following a bank robbery in the Bloor West Village neighbourhood Sunday
“The bank was held up by one or two suspects,” Toronto police Const
A weapon was “indicated” during the robbery
Our holdup squad will be investigating,” Hopkinson said
Anyone with information is asked to call the squad at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)
He has been covering the crime beat since 2002 and has a passion for giving a voice to those affected by tragedy and looking at societal issues that may have contributed to it
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A former vaudeville theatre turned bookstore turned Shoppers Drug Mart location is truly an interior to behold
but just don't try and go taking photos inside the majestic space in Bloor West Village
The former Runnymede Theatre existed as a vaudeville theatre
and later a Famous Players movie theatre until 1999
when Chapters purchased the building and converted it to what was easily the nicest-looking bookstore in the city at the time
adding its own minor touches to the previous restoration and renovation led by Chapters-Indigo and the property owners
Retail was a somewhat undignified path for the theatre's restoration, but it gave the old Runny new life and a new way for the next generation of people to enjoy it
It no longer houses 1,400 seats and hosts rowdy shows as it did upon opening in 1927
with its restored painted sky ceiling and ornate finishes making shoppers feel like they're in an open-air courtyard as they browse beauty supplies and protein bars
But if customers dare pull out a phone or camera to enjoy the space for later consumption
A quick search of the Shoppers Drug Mart Bloor West Village location reveals plenty of negative reviews from unsatisfied customers
but many share a common theme involving awe-stricken patrons learning that photography is forbidden after snapping pics of the interior
are greeted by a sign indicating that photography is prohibited
and store reviews indicate that this rule is being enforced
One review mentioned claims that a customer "went into this shoppers to get a health care product
it looked so beautiful so I tried to take a picture of it."
"I was immediately told by a beauty boutique staff member that pictures aren't allowed
it could make more people come to the store thereby increasing business
The no picture policy needs to be updated."
Another reviewer says they had a "horrible experience" at the location when they took family members inside to show them around
"Wanted to take a picture of historic cinema
A private business is well within its right to forbid photography on its premises as a condition of entry
and it's really not uncommon for stores to clamp down on unwanted shutterbugs
especially with competitors known to employ corporate spies
But when building a retail experience around a historic landmark with obvious aesthetic appeal
it begs the question; should corporations be making exceptions to such policies
Should they not be celebrating such an asset
blogTO reached out to the Bloor West Village Shoppers Drug Mart for an explanation of the no photography policy
though the store manager was unwilling to comment
instead suggesting the question be directed to Shoppers' head office
Shoppers has since confirmed to blogTO that "Shoppers Drug Mart locations are private property and do reserve the right to request that no photos be taken."
Runnymede Public Library will close next month temporarily for upgrades
Runnymede Library is scheduled for closure as soon as mid-November to accommodate some necessary repair work
Parkdale-High Park Councillor Sarah Doucette reported in her weekly e-newsletter to constituents
The work at the local library at 2178 Bloor St
could keep it closed for four to five months to allow for interior alterations
These include a replacement of the service desk; relocation of the self-service checkout; the introduction of an automated self-service check in; reconfigured space for public workstations; additional seating and study space; and new flooring and finishes
The addition of mobile shelving will improve sightlines while offering more flexible use of space on the main floor
Improvements to the front door and vestibule will also be made
Changes to the second floor will include the reconfiguration of the meeting room to provide more flexible use and to accommodate larger events and programs; additional seating and study space; and new flooring and finishes
The Runnymede Branch capital renovation was approved as part of the 2016 multi-branch project capital program
Runnymede is the third busiest branch of the Toronto Public Library for visits and in terms of holds and pick-ups
The branch opened in 1928 and is listed on the Toronto Historical Board’s Inventory of Heritage Properties
It has undergone several renovations over the years
To find out more, contact the councillor’s website at www.ward13.ca or the library at http://bit.ly/19viEJ5
Chapters is expected to close its doors after 15 years in Bloor West Village
The curtain is closing on the Runnymede Theatre-turned Chapters bookstore in Bloor West Village
A fixture at the corner of Bloor Street West and Runnymede Road for 15 years
Chapters will be shutting down in the new year
“It’s a great store that’s served the neighbourhood incredibly well,” said Drew McGowen
vice-president of real estate and development at Chapters Indigo
“We’re at the end of our lease and the landlord can get far
Toronto’s commercial and housing real estate market has experienced “such a boom,” McGowen said
Chapters must vacate the premises by March 31
McGowen could not confirm when the store would be closed to the public
they have been notified and all will be relocated to other stores
greatest thank you for your loyalty,” McGowen said
“We hope you’ll stay with us as our customer even though we’re moving out of that immediate market
McGowen called the store “an icon.” Its architecture and heritage “goes hand-in-hand with a bookstore.”
It’s a store that has little to no parking
He said he suspects the store won’t close quietly
Not if local resident and frequent Chapters customer Gwen O’Connell
who has lived in the Bloor West Village for 27 years
“It’s really sad for the community,” said O’Connell
who knows some of the local Chapters employees
“It’s a historical building and (Chapters) maintained its dignity and history
People from all walks of life rely on Chapters as a community hub
“It’s an integral part of our neighbourhood,” she said
recalling a recent visit by acclaimed local boxer George Chuvalo
who attracted as many as 200 people to the store for a signing of his new book
‘Chuvalo: A Fighter’s Life: The Story Of Boxing’s Last Gladiator.’
Parkdale-High Park Councillor Sarah Doucette had just been informed of the news
If Chapters does indeed vacate the property
the councillor said she would hope that any new tenant would maintain the interior of the former theatre
Its exterior is protected by a heritage designation
According to rumblings in the neighbourhood
O’Connell said she’s heard a large-scale pharmacy is looking to relocated to the building
the “Runny” as it was affectionately called
into a bookstore while keeping the cinema’s atmospheric interior in tact
the vaudeville theatre – designed to transport patrons to exotic places – was the first of its kind in Toronto
it was known for its music and stage shows and could seat as many as 1,400 people
The ceiling was painted to depict a blue sky with puffy clouds; its complex lighting system projected a starry night and airplanes
The atmospheric-style theatre is one of only three left in Canada
residents looking for a bookstore will have these options nearby:
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Toronto police are looking for a man who they suspect may have been trying to lure a child
It happened in the city’s Runnymede neighbourhood near Jane Street and Bloor Street West around 4:15 p.m
The man approached the child and asked if they wanted to see his dog
He told the child the animal was in his van
When they child told the man they were going to tell one of their parents
he climbed in the van and drove off northbound on Jane Street
The man is described as white with a tanned complexion
long wavy grey/white hair with a bald spot
The van is described as a silver Honda minivan that may be an older model Odyssey
had tinted windows and no license plates on it
Anyone with information can call police at 416-808-1100 or Crime Stoppers at 416-222-8477 (TIPS)
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Lunch with a friend brought me to my old stomping grounds, Bloor West Village. Because we both were familiar with Bread and Roses
the long-standing bakery on Bloor Street just west of Runnymede
Bread and Roses is extremely popular among the locals and
meant we might be right in the thick of the crowd
This bakery/cafe is known for its homemade soups
It’s take-out style so you order your food at the counter and seat yourself among the 12 or so tables at the back of the café or at seats at the counter
A quick look around the seating area revealed that many customers had ordered the soup of the day
My friend took the hint and ordered Lentil Soup ($3.30 regular/$3.90 large) from a friendly server
she proclaimed it “delicious” and “hearty.” The soup was filled with various vegetables including carrots
The other soup this Wednesday was Tomato Rice
We were also eager to try their freshly-made sandwiches so I ordered the roast beef sandwich ($5.99) with mayo
cucumber and no mustard while my friend ordered the turkey sandwich with similar fillings ($5.99)
My sandwich ended up containing mustard instead of mayonnaise
I returned the sandwich at the counter and was advised by the server that she had made an error and would bring my new sandwich to our table shortly
our server delivered my sandwich as promised
We both opted to have our sandwiches served on multi-grain bread
The crusts were lined with sunflower seeds
This is definitely a bread you would want to take home from Bread and Roses
Dessert was calling our names so we splurged and ordered a custard square ($3.99) and a piece of carrot cake ($3.99)
The custard square faired better as a result of the not-too-sweet and creamy custard
fresh strawberries and crispy wafer on top
The holidays are a time of shifting perspectives
Many of us spend the season looking back over the past year — and then ahead to the next one
Toronto Storeys assembled a “Holiday Wishlist” from some of the people and agencies that build this city: governments
If they could wish one thing for Toronto this holiday season — into New Year’s and beyond — what would it be
According to Toronto Life
Gord Perks’ ward is home to the best neighbourhood of 2019
transit and other stats compiled by the magazine
First elected to represent Ward 4 residents in 2006
Perks has a strong background in environmental issues and champions responsible development
he brings up a community in another part of town
“I wish that we would return to the way we funded social housing in the 1970s
where all three orders of government got together and built social housing
The development he describes was in fact “Canada’s first attempt to develop a deliberately mixed-use, mixed-income neighbourhood” — an engineered mini-society influenced by then-mayor David Crombie and famed urban planner Jane Jacobs
“All three governments contributed to the St
“It was a fantastic success and it’s one that I wish we would repeat.”
a massive recreation complex in the east end that provides more than 2 million hours of programming every year
The charity reaches more than 30,000 individuals
roughly half of which have a disclosed disability
“The one thing I would wish for Toronto would be greater accessibility for those who live and work in the city,” she says
“Although the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act came into effect in 2005
there are many places in the city that are difficult
to get to for people with a disability — particularly in the more established areas of the City
“Accessibility isn’t just for people with a disability
accessibility improves access for everyone: for parents with strollers
those with mobility challenges that may be temporary or permanent.”
Stintz says Canada’s most populous city needs to be livable for everyone
“When people cannot access places because of physical barriers
there is a divide between those who are welcome and those who are not,” she says
“The feeling of not being welcome deprives people of being able to fully participate
and when people feel as if they are not welcome on a daily basis
it leads to isolation and disengagement in other areas
“Making spaces accessible isn’t a cost — it is an investment in a welcoming
architecture firm Perkins and Will picked up an Award of Excellence from the Toronto Urban Design Awards for its work on the Albion Library
To avoid closing the existing library for two years during construction — which would have negatively impacted the community — the firm instead built an entirely separate structure on a nearby parking lot
“I would like more sustainable communities,” Frontini says
I mean a combination of affordable housing — a housing mix — and then public space and community infrastructure.”
Frontini says for-profit residential development is rapidly outpacing the city’s ability to catch up with infrastructure
he points out that a community centre is being finished only now — while some of the buildings have been occupied for more than a decade
you should have the heart around which a real community can grow,” he says
“I want to see the city grow in complete communities
Frontini says creative partnerships with the private sector can help, pointing to examples in New York and a current project at the Galleria Mall
The massive redevelopment near Dupont and Dufferin Streets includes a community centre
and Perkins and Will is involved in aspects of its design
“If developers get to play in the sandbox,” he says
“they should help build the community infrastructure.”
Richard Lyall has represented the province’s residential construction industry for almost 30 years
RESCON works on more than half a dozen portfolios
Lyall knows about it — and works to keep the government and public informed
what I wish for is that we have a market in which supply equals demand
we’re under-producing in the range of around 20,000 units per year in the GTA
“So that’s the annual deficit of housing — and we already have a housing debt of
somewhere in the range of a couple of hundred thousand units
Lyall says major projects in Toronto, from concept to occupancy, are taking up to 10 years to build. He calls this “crazy” and says governments need to streamline the building process, using Tokyo’s rapid development as an example. Tokyo’s housing prices have flatlined after a massive housing bubble — as the Wall Street Journal reported in April
this stabilization was fed by a frenzy of building and new units hitting the market
we’ve got approximately 50 different government entities that are engaged in determining how and when housing gets built,” Lyall says
“We’re not talking about cutting regulations or making things unsafe
The City of Toronto aspires to be — and it is — an internationally recognized city
Annastacia Plaskos’s renovation business Fix It Females is staffed mostly with women, and she promotes women in trades every chance she gets — from the company’s Instagram to its Screws & Stilettos podcast
Fix It Females has a storefront on east Danforth but the crew works on projects across the GTA
“My wish is that more people will support local businesses,” Plaskos says
“I think a lot of people are drawn to the big box stores because of the value they think they’re getting
They will go and support these big box stores while the rest of the Toronto market is suffering.”
Plaskos says she chats with other local business owners and
and points out that these businesses represent local families
“People should put more money back into the places where money is kept
rather than give it to these huge American corporations,” Plaskos says
The Behar Group Realty is a hands-on boutique brokerage specializing in commercial
industrial and investment real estate — in the GTA and beyond
bringing his expertise to leasing and acquisition divisions
“My one wish for Toronto for next year is that the city and its citizens can provide more support for the homeless and less fortunate in our community,” he says
“I feel like people should not have to sleep on our sidewalks
Perhaps this year we can do better and provide more and better shelter space in the city
“Recognizing that this is a complex and sensitive issue
I still hope that this year we can do better for the most vulnerable.”
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wine and pizza under one roof at this euro-centric food hub in Bloor West Village.
National competition barista Momi Kishi whips up caffeinated drinks from Hot Black while 14-inch pies churn out of Bello Pizza at the back of the open-concept space outside Runnymede station
There's also a large selection of bottles lining the wall that aren't sold at the LCBO.
All coming from The Living Vine
the wines are arranged with the cheapest options near the entrance and get more expensive as you head toward the back.
Located on Bloor Street West at Runnymede Road
the historic Runnymede Theatre has been a part of Bloor West Village for 88 years
the Runnymede was utilized as a vaudeville theatre until it was converted into a movie house in the 1930s due to the rise of motion pictures
as single-screen cinemas declined and the 1970s brought the popularity of bingo
the Runnymede was converted into a bingo hall
the Runnymede was again transformed into a movie theatre
The movie theatre days of the Runnymede finally ended with the movie "You've Got Mail" playing in February of 1999
within the same year the building re-opened as a Chapters Indigo bookstore
the Runnymede turned Chapters' last page and has once again re-opened its doors
A view of The Runnymede's ground floor as a Chapters
A view of The Runnymede's ground floor as a Shoppers Drug Mart
The above two images capture the Runnymede's first floor from the balcony
before and after its most recent transformation
Once overwhelmed by books and bookshelves at every corner
it has now been transformed into a showcase for beauty products
In both images the proscenium arch and red curtain of the old theatre are in place
while the stars that once twinkled on the Runnymede's ceiling during its theatre days are no longer to be seen
The Runnymede's second floor balcony viewed from the first floor
the Runnymede has retained much of its original design
Looking towards the Runnymede's Bloor Street entrance
Among the many noteworthy features of the Runnymede are its main entrance which has undergone a significant transformation
while sensitively keeping its historical feel and appearance
The flooring has been altered from carpet to ceramic and the former brown railings have been replaced with a more modern white
in keeping with Shoppers Drug Mart branding
The celling located at the centre of the ground floor has also been repainted
Lighting is now provided by LED lights which can be found inside the ledges of each shelf
A look at the LED lighting at the second floor
Few of Toronto's single-screen movie houses remain in a way that retains any of their former glory
but most have been converted so dramatically that their former use has been totally obliterated while others have been completely demolished
The Runnymede is unique in having retain much of its original design while having completely changed use
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