An ambitious new development proposal from Samuel Sarick Ltd. envisions an eight-building mixed-use complex that would deliver over 2,700 residential units
and a new public street to west Scarborough
the plans would be realized on a nearly 10-acre sight along Eglinton Avenue East
with 135 metres of frontage along Lebovic Avenue and 124 metres along Warden Avenue
the site at 1911-1921 Eglinton Avenue East is occupied by two partially vacant commercial and institutional buildings that would be demolished to make room for the new project
the land would be redeveloped with six high-rise buildings of 14
while G and H are residential and commercial
The lot would be bisected with a new north-south road
connecting Eglinton Avenue to O'Connor Drive
1911-1921 Eglinton Avenue East/BNKC Architects
retail and community uses will be located at-grade
Across all eight buildings would be an expansive 1,786,400 sq
The residents would have access to a total of 59,593 sq
the majority of which would be made up by the public park in the centre of the development lands
There are also proposed 1,017 vehicular parking spaces
182 of which will be for offices and visitors
Featuring designs by BNKC architects and landscaping from NAK Design Strategies
renderings of the development are defined by a generous amount of green space
seen in the landscaping and green roofs on each building
The buildings themselves all appear to have unique designs that feature a range of materials and warm
"The project prioritizes creating a sustainable
pedestrian-friendly environment that enhances urban connectivity and livability," a representative from BNKC Architects Inc
"Inspired by contemporary urbanism and community feedback
the design strategically integrates high-rise and mid-rise buildings to frame vibrant public spaces and activate street edges
and inclusive public realm amenities are central to the design
fostering social interaction and community engagement."
The attractive development is situated within Scarborough's Clairlea-Birchmount neighbourhood
a number of restaurant and shopping options
and positioned within a quick drive to the Don Valley Parkway and Highway 401
the site is located in the approximate centre of the Golden Mile Corridor
stretching from Victoria Park Avenue in the West to Birchmount Road in the East
the development will be well-serviced by the Eglinton Crosstown LRT line
with the planned Hakimi Lebovic station set for the northwest corner of the development lands and Golden Mile station set for the northeast
Liberal candidate for the Scarborough Southwest provincial riding
both spoke to the Toronto Observer and answered our questions ahead of the Feb
and the Green Party’s Mark Bekkering
did not respond to interview requests from the Observer
Here’s what Begum and Jackson had to say
we moved to Canada when I was in grade 5 and I’ve grown up in Scarborough
We started in Beaches-East York and then moved to Scarborough
and I went to University of Toronto to do my undergrad [degree]
I really thought about it in terms of political theory and development
and then went to London’s Global University (UCL)
to do my master’s [degree] in development planning and administration
I’ve always been somebody who loves the community
I feel that the community in this country [and] the opportunities opened so many doors for me to be who I am
is to make sure that their kids have a good life
free health care — which is public health care
which is incredible — and just to make sure that their kids grow up to have jobs that they couldn’t have
I think there are times I’ve seen my parents’ dream and [I] try to fulfil that as well
that has really shaped who I am growing up
the way the opportunities really shaped who I am
and that’s how I got really involved in local initiatives
I live in this riding; my kids go to school in the riding
and I’m invested because this riding is my home and what happens here
I’m a lawyer; I’ve been practicing for 15 years
And I spent a few years as a social worker before I did law
I worked in child protection in elementary schools in group homes
I’ve done a lot of jobs throughout school
I just feel like I can identify with almost anybody because of the amount of experiences I’ve had for my age
They have the typical immigrant story of coming here
working hard so their kids can go to school and buy a house and get a job
My mom had me during her university degree and continued
so I lived on the York University campus and we lived in government housing at some point
And my parents were able to get out of that situation and improve their lives by educating themselves
and working hard and eventually buying a house
I think that that Canadian dream is no longer alive right now under [Conservative Party Leader and Premier] Doug Ford
it took me much longer to buy my first house than my parents
working hard is not enough anymore to buy a house
My fear is that my kids will never be able to buy a house and that they’ll never move out
even if they go to university and get a job
and I’ve been fighting for the little guy from day one
so that’s something that I’m going to commit to
and this is part of the reason why I want to be a politician
I’m running because I think we have a lot of work left to do
in terms of the promises that I’ve made
or even throughout the work that we have done over the past two years in my second term
Just seeing the struggle that people are facing
And I’ve been a strong voice for Scarborough Southwest since I was elected in 2018
once I feel like I’ve completed that work and completed those those promises
I’m running in this election to make sure that my kids have the dream that my parents did
free education to find a job or start a business to work hard and be able to buy a house
I’m on the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre board
It’s a very active community centre in the riding
and it’s like a lifeline for the Teasdale community
so I’m very active in my kids’ school
advocating for the things that are important for our kids
We raise money to pay for the things the school won’t pay for
we built a gate to separate the kindergartens from the older kids
which is important because of what I told you about my kids [being bullied by older kids]
It’s not something parents should have to pay for
but we did because the school can’t afford to
Everywhere you go right now across Scarborough
cost of living is the biggest issue people ever see
It’s really hard to keep up with groceries
They can’t keep up with their groceries and
I had people tell me they couldn’t even have enough gifts under the tree
It broke my heart to hear things like that and that’s what we’re facing
There’s a lot of people on the waitlist to have housing
People who are renting have a tough time keeping up with their rent
and people who have made it enough just to pay
put a down payment and buy a home now can’t keep up with their mortgage
Because the interest rate has gone up so much
The other thing, I would say, is health care. We have 2.5 million people who don’t have a family doctor
We have people in our community that will tell us about how they’ve waited for eight months to find a family doctor
I have a lot of personal experience being in hospitals
It’s experiences that I hope no one goes through
and I think we have so much work to do to fix that system
We have a health-care system which is a national pride and a conservative government
that piece-by-piece kind of put it on a platter and have sold it off
My campaign office has a lineup of people going to the food bank every day
and I’m seeing how many people are struggling to pay for food
food security is something that’s important locally in this riding
And education as well is extremely important
because I think as a representative my main goal is to represent the community to be the voice of the community
and that was the key reason why I ran for office
I can’t really change the way the government functions
but what I can do is I can make sure that our local community feels heard in parliament
I’ve taken community members to parliament
They sit in the gallery and I would ask questions about whatever it is
that has been sort of the umbrella for how I see representation looks like
And I think that should be the foundation for all politicians when they run for office
and if we’re talking about certain policy
foreign credential recognition and citizenship
And what that let me do is really push the government to help people who have come from around the world with years of skills and experiences but don’t get their credentials recognized
And I have been able to do a lot of research work with a lot of community leaders
work with organizations and professionals who are facing that from different professions
And what we did was we drafted a bill that I actually presented in Parliament
They passed it in first and second reading
which is the final stage for a bill to be passed
and then what the government did was they actually took my bill and put it in their own omnibus bill
but they still took the actual draft of the bill and put it in their legislation
we have a lot of health-care workers who are internationally trained
are able to go through the bridging process
have pathways to now be recognized and contribute their skills
and we have a health-care crisis when it comes to human resources
So that’s one of the things that I’ve been able to do
It hasn’t been fully accepted the way that we need to have
There’s a lot of holes that we need to fill
but I think that’s one of the things I would like to continue when I go back
Being on parent council and having small kids
I definitely have like an insight that someone without children wouldn’t have
and someone without experience in the schools wouldn’t have
in terms of how the schools are struggling
because of funding cuts and what needs to be done and the state of the schools
I think that’s something that I’d have an added input in
The current MPP doesn’t have children
and she might not fully understand what it’s like to be a parent and what needs to be done in the schools to improve them
we’re going to increase the amount of schools and teachers
so that’s one thing that the party has committed to
I’m connected to other parent council presidents
and I’m understanding better what the issues are every day
I also think it’s important to liaison with the councillor
because some things are their jurisdiction
we collectively were able to get the councillor to put a crosswalk in because we advocated for it
because we knew that was a need for our school
if I am able to connect with other parent council presidents
then I can understand the unique needs for their schools and then work on it from a provincial level and liaison with the councillor for anything that’s municipal jurisdiction
It’s the reason why my family was able to get out of poverty
more schools and incentives for teachers to stay in
and we want to make sure it’s easier for internationally trained doctors
We have doctors that are here and they just can’t practice because there’s too much red tape
so that’s something that we’ve committed to work on
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The multi-million pound scheme would see the restoration of existing heritage facilities
the replacement of buildings deemed not fit-for-purpose
sheds and warehousing for the fishing sector
as well as new parking arrangements and public toilets
The plans also include an outdoor event space
The project would be funded by a £20.2 million grant from the Government's Towns Fund
as well as from the North Yorkshire Council’s investment and regeneration budgets
The main issue for councillors was whether approving the proposals would prevent the future addition of a boat hoist to the pier
Opponents of the plan say a boat hoist is essential for the town’s maritime industry
particularly if it is to support the growing offshore wind industry
The committee heard concerns that the current plans do not adequately consider the space that would be required for a boat hoist
Councillor Andy Brown said that the committee was confused about whether the future of the town would be best served by tourism or by servicing offshore wind farms
Council planning officers confirmed that the current redevelopment proposal that had been presented to the committee did not include provision for a boat hoist
Whitby Councillor Neil Swannick said he was concerned about a lack of information about the impact of the proposals on the future ability to add a boat hoist to the pier
Councillor Brown said there was a lack of information about the boat hoist situation which made it difficult to fully assess the economic benefits of the proposed changes
Council Officers said the applicant sees the proposal as serving both tourists and the fishing industry
said that while the pier needs regenerating
she had concers over the tourism elements of the scheme and feels the fishing industry needs to be an integral part of the plan
Councillor Bob Packham backed a proposal to defer the decision
allowing for more informaiton to be gathered about the economic benefits and the plans impacts on teh potential for a boat hoist
he was concerned that without more information the whole scheme could be lost
who had travelled almost three hours from his Skipton division to attend the meeting
expressed discomfort at having to comment on a local council matter so far from home
especially as Scarborough does not currently have a town council to offer guidance
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An East Riding health director says Bridlington Hospital could be an ideal location for more minor operations to ease pressure on the NHS
The force have increased the number of people charged or cautioned in North Yorkshire
has raised Scarborough Athletic’s on-going pitch issues with former Premier League star Graeme Le Saux
Addressing concerns about the interdependence of the two projects
North Yorkshire Council’s head of harbours
clarified that while the boat hoist does rely on certain localised reinforcements to the pier
it is not contingent upon the wider pier strengthening project associated with the regeneration
Chris Bourne says that while parts of the pier do need strengthening work
the boat hoist project has been designed as a stand-alone development
To ensure the boat hoist's functionality and safety
specialized marine engineering firm A2 Marine has designed isolated strengthening measures for the section of the pier where the hoist's finger piers connect
This will involve reinforcing a few meters of pier on either side of the connection point
ensuring stability for the 150-tonne boat hoist as it manoeuvrers across the pier
Chris Bourne emphasised that the boat hoist project
has been designed as a stand-alone project
independent of the broader pier strengthening initiative
This approach ensures that the boat hoist project can progress without being hindered by the timeline or potential delays of the larger pier regeneration
This graphic shows how the West Scarborough Railpath might connect neighbourhoods from Victoria Park Avenue to Kennedy Road
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between Victoria Park Avenue and Kennedy Road
“Most people don’t know this bridge is here,” he said
as subway cars rolled out of Warden Station on a parallel crossing just metres away
but rails had vanished from this part of what Rupasinghe calls the West Scarborough Railpath
a plan to connect neighbourhoods inside a ward he said is cut into pieces by the subway
“In one move you could connect all these together.”
The proposal Rupasinghe’s making part of his campaign has excited people
because besides offering a potential multi-use trail over six kilometres between Kennedy Road and Victoria Park Avenue
it would connect to Scarborough’s emerging trail network
ward residents on bicycles “can go downtown or to the zoo,” he said
West Scarborough Railpath could also get people to transit by giving them an alternative to the intersection outside Warden Station residents see as busy and dangerous
“Everybody I talk to about this intersection hates it.”
THE INSPIRATION: Rupasinghe, who lives near Kennedy and St. Clair, said the idea for a West Scarborough Railpath first crossed his mind when he was on the subway seeing unused green spaces he thought could be stitched into something resembling the West Toronto Railpath through The Junction.
People talked about building a connecting path through southwest Scarborough for decades
he said on a green space near Warden Hilltop Community Centre as dragonflies buzzed overhead
“There’s no reason you couldn’t,” Rupasinghe concluded
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Staff and directors of BGC West Scarborough stand with artists in front of a mural unveiled at the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre on June 3
The Pharmacy Avenue building is undergoing renovations
Long-awaited renovations are underway at the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre
but that means parts of the Pharmacy Avenue building are closed for a year
Long-awaited renovations are underway at the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre
plans were made to install an elevator from the WSNCC’s basement to the second floor and replace the “quite antiquated” swimming pool change rooms and resurface the pool deck
executive director of BGC West Scarborough
formerly Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough
temporarily preventing use of the gymnasium
most of the centre’s north wing and part of the basement
The WSNCC has moved daycare facilities into schools and opened space at Eglinton Square Shopping Centre it is using for EarlyON
BGC West Scarborough has also arranged to use space in Warden Woods Community Centre and Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre
will soon have universal change rooms with individual locking stalls and showers
There will also be tactile flooring on the pool deck and a chair lift for the pool
“It’ll really modernize our facility,” Hood said
Doorways will be widened and improvements to washrooms and kitchens will also be made
The Club has been part of the West Scarborough community for 56 years
The BGC Club Day on June 3 saw the unveiling of a new mural
produced by Scarborough Arts and a group of young queer artists
as well as a garden and a new playground on what had been a bocce court
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Sebastian Cifuentes is a third-year psychology student at York University and was recently named BGC Canada’s 2023 Youth of the Year
A young Colombian finds hope in Scarborough through BGC West Scarborough
Based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts
my parents were forced to flee Colombia for the United States to apply as asylum seekers
I was born while we waited to hear if we could stay
leaving my parents without a lot of hope for our family of six
Canada accepted us and we were given the opportunity to start a new life in the vibrant mosaic that is Scarborough
We heard about BGC West Scarborough through the community
and my parents were looking to get us involved and to help us make friends
met my parents at church and invited us to come check it out
My area of Scarborough has a lot of newcomers
A lot of my friends and neighbours struggled before the pandemic
I see a lot of people struggling even more
A lot of parents are working two or three jobs to make ends meet for their families
I just finished reading “Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America” by Barbara Ehrenreich
where the author tries to live on minimum wage
and it really hit home as a reflection of what I am seeing in my community
My BGC Club provides a ton of free and low-cost programming that helps out families that couldn’t otherwise get by
or afford a “frill” like summer camps or after-school activities
As a staff member and volunteer at the club
I noticed that a lot of the younger kids really struggled with their homework
Many of their parents are newcomers with limited English skills to help with their kid’s homework
I started The Homework Club at BGC West Scarborough to try and fill that gap
It’s not fancy — we are just a handful of volunteers trying to provide one-on-one support — but it’s already paying off
We like to use math and trivia games to keep kids engaged
I’m always eager to help, but I never thought I’d be a leader until I gained confidence from working at the club. The staff encouraged me to apply for the BGC Youth of the Year Award and I was reluctant
I was absolutely blown away when they announced my name as the winner
It means so much to me — not just to be recognized for my work
but I also get a scholarship and my club also gets extra funds
I find myself on the threshold of a life-altering experience
preparing to visit Parliament Hill to meet with ministers and staff
This opportunity exemplifies BGC’s mantra: opportunity changes everything
I am grateful for the chance to not only flourish personally
but also to assist fellow youngsters in unlocking their full potential
my club stands as a testament to the transformative power of community
but a launch pad for dreams and aspirations
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First customer Paul Magbujos is introduced to nearly 300 customers waiting in line by training manager Reiko Padilla while the mascot looks on during the grand opening of Jollibee at Kennedy Commons on Sunday
Children at Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough (BGCWS) had a strong reaction when they heard Jollibee
whose first Toronto store opened recently in Scarborough’s Kennedy Commons plaza
decided to partner with the children and youth group
subsidizing its summer camp and promising sponsored events
Jollibee and its mascot showed up for the first on June 8
whenever BGCWS hosts a sleepover night at the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Centre on Pharmacy Avenue
the children will get new sleeping bags and flashlights to take home
Jollibee CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong thanked BGCWS “for the opportunity to give back to the community and support their efforts to provide a safe
supportive place for children and the youth.”
The loss of Sears as a sponsor for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada affected many individual clubs
It’s rare to have an international company partner with a local charity as Jollibee has
North Yorkshire Council's Executive has backed the proposal to re-designate a 278 square meter parcel of land from harbour use to general purpose use
Councillor Mark Crane says it will enable the West Pier redevelopment plans to move forwards smoothly
The council says that the majority of buildings on the West Pier are in a "dilapidated" state
including the fishing facilities for maritime industries
which it says need improvement both to support the existing operation of the Harbour as a fisheries harbour and to promote growth within that sector
the development seeks to situate new and improved cultural facilities on the Harbour site to raise awareness about the fishing industry at the Harbour
an intended outcome of the scheme is the creation of a ‘circular economy’ which provides for a higher proportion of the catch from fisheries use of the Harbour to be sold by retail units on site and consumed locally
The reallocation of the land clears the way for the buildings to be used for retail or other purposes
Councillor Mark Crane feels that proposed changes to the Pier will be welcomed by local people
"a mixed development and will include ‘a range of fishing facilities
offices and a reimagined public realm’ to support locals and visitors to ‘work
Primarily the scheme will involve a simple reconfiguration of existing uses at West Pier with the exception of the development of a new restaurant unit which amounts to an increase of approximately 278 sqm of hospitality space
The planning application for the West Pier is expected before Planning Committee in August 2024
There has been criticism from harbour users that the plans don't include enough facilities for the maritime industry
notably the plans do not include a boat hoist
But Councillor Crane says the plans could be adapted to accommodate a hoist if the funding becomes available
Under rules set out in the Scarborough Corporation Act the council can reappropriate the land for other uses but needs to consult with the Department for Transport
The Executive committee yesterday gave it's backing to the planned change of use subject to the consultation with the DfT
Strabag and West End Connectors have been named by Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx as the First Negotiations Proponents (FNPs) to the Scarborough Subway Extension and the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension projects
The West End Connectors team includes Aecon Infrastructure Management Inc.
as applicant leads and construction managers
Sauer & Partners Corporation and Pedelta Canada Inc
Ghella Investments & Partnerships will serve as financial advisors on the team
“It’s an exciting time for the project and the project team as we move closer to breaking ground on the tunnels,” Joshua Engel-Yan, program sponsor for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension said in a Metrolinx blog
the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will not only provide the local community with access to rapid transit
but it will also close a key transit gap for the region
allowing people to travel easily from the east end of Toronto into Mississauga."
IO and Metrolinx plan to issue separate contracts for the balance of the two subway projects including the construction of stations
fitting out of the tunnels and installing and commissioning the systems to put trains into service
Mischa Wanek-Libman is director of communications with Transdev North America
She has more than 20 years of experience working in the transportation industry covering construction projects
transit and rail operations and best practices
Wanek-Libman has held top editorial positions at freight rail and public transportation business-to-business publications including as editor-in-chief and editorial director of Mass Transit from 2018-2024
She has been recognized for editorial excellence through her individual work
She is an active member of the American Public Transportation Association's Marketing and Communications Committee and served 14 years as a Board Observer on the National Railroad Construction and Maintenance Association (NRC) Board of Directors
She is a graduate of Drake University in Des Moines
where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and Mass Communication
which are part Ontario's larger CA$28.5 billion subway expansion plan
and East End Connectors — a team lead by Dragados Canada Inc.
— have been invited to respond to a request for proposals and prepare submissions detailing how they would perform tunneling work for the Scarborough Subway Extension.
The Scarborough Subway Extension is a nearly 5-mile extension of Metrolinx’s Line 2 from Kennedy Station to McCowan Road/Sheppard Avenue
Fast Eglinton Group — a team lead by FCC Construccion SA
and Salini-Impregilo SpA — and North American Tunnel Partners led by EllisDon Capital Inc
and Barnard LP were put on the short list for tunneling work on the Eglinton Crosstown West project
which would extend the Eglinton Crosstown light rail 5.7 miles
The Eglinton Crosstown West extension will run mostly underground
westward from the future Mount Dennis station to Renforth Drive
The tunneling contracts are expected to be awarded in mid-2021
Teams were selected for the list based on criteria in the request for qualifications process that began in March
Criteria included design and construction experience and the financial capacity to complete the project
Teams with the top three scores were then placed on the list
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Kelly has played a leading role on Middlewood Locks
The developer of the £1bn Middlewood Locks has promoted Paul Kelly to a group-wide role of managing director
although he will retain day-to-day running of the Manchester office
reflects the company’s commitment to enhancing its leadership team as it continues its growth trajectory across the UK
Kelly joined SGI in November 2015 as development director and
where has overseen delivery of commercial and mixed-use developments across the North West
Kelly will assume additional real estate operational duties
allowing SGI chief executive Simon McCabe to focus on broader strategic initiatives aimed at accelerating project delivery
growing Scarborough Management Services and driving the Blueprint serviced offices brand
Simon McCabe said: “Paul has been instrumental in the success of our North West and residential divisions
His depth of experience and leadership will be crucial as we move into the next phase of our growth
This new role will allow me to focus on strategic initiatives and I am confident that under Paul’s guidance
Kelly is a chartered surveyor with more than 20 years’ experience in UK property
specialising in large-scale regeneration projects
including Middlewood Locks in Salford and Queensferry One in Edinburgh
He said: “I am excited to take on this new challenge and build on the strong foundation we have established at Scarborough Group
My focus will be on driving forward our developments across the UK and ensuring we continue to deliver the high-quality projects we are known for
I look forward to working more closely with our talented team and continuing to support the company’s long-term vision.”
Kelly will remain responsible for the day-to-day management of SGI’s Manchester office at Gilbanks
and continue to oversee identification and delivery of commercial and mixed-use developments across the UK
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The race is on to implement the planning permission for the 15-floor Store Street scheme before it expires later this year
The borough claims it has a “disproportionately high number of HMOs” and is to pursuing the introduction of measures to wrestle back control
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Move highlights Jollibee's commitment to spreading joy across the Greater Toronto Area following the successful opening in Scarborough
the fast food chain from the Philippines famous for its Jolly Crispy Chicken (as it is called in Canada)
opened its doors on April 1 in Scarborough
Customers lined up outside the store as early as 2:00 p.m
and the store served an unprecedented 7,000 customers on opening day
Two months since Jollibee Scarborough opened
many of whom are Filipino fans who keep coming back for their favorites
In response to the warm reception from the community
Jollibee announced yesterday its philanthropic partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough as a sign of its commitment to 'spread joy' across the Greater Toronto Area
This is aligned with the brand's mission to bring families
friends and communities together over great tasting food
"We are truly humbled by the outpouring of support for Jollibee here in Scarborough
It warms our hearts to see that there are so many customers who love the brand so much that they travel miles or stand in line for hours for a taste of their Jollibee favorites
We thank the Boys and Girls Club of West Scarbourough for the opportunity to give back to the community and support their efforts to provide a safe
supportive place for children and the youth," said Ernesto Tanmantiong
Chief Executive Officer of Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC)
who was in town for the store's formal inauguration on June 11.
The Boys and Girls Club is a national organization with local chapters dedicated to youth development through after-school and daycare programs
With Jollibee's deeply held values of spreading joy and commitment to families
the Boys and Girls Club was a natural partner for the brand to give back to the local Scarborough community.
"The Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough provides vital opportunities for hundreds of young people on a daily basis," said Joshua Hood
Divisional Coordinator for the Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough
"We are excited to enter a partnership with Jollibee that will provide increased opportunities for our members while helping to welcome Jollibee to our community and Scarborough as a whole."
Jollibee will host "Jollibee Days" at the Boys and Girls Club of West Scarborough
providing food and cheer to the children on a regular basis
2018 in which the brand shared fan favorites from their menu with the kids and their families in addition to hosting an afternoon of musical activities with a DJ and the Jollibee mascot
The brand also made a donation to the Club's summer camp fund and donated sleeping bags and flashlights for participants.
Jollibee Scarborough is the company's third store in Canada and the 40th store in North America — proof of the brand's commitment to this region as a key growth market
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) is currently the largest Asian food service company
The company's aggressive expansion plan in North America is part of its overarching goal to be among the top five restaurant brands globally
Jollibee is the largest fast food chain brand in the Philippines
operating a Philippine network of more than 1000 stores
A dominant market leader in the Philippines
Jollibee has embarked on an aggressive international expansion plan
Jollibee has more than 200 international branches including in the United States
the Company opened its first store in 1998 in Daly City
Jollibee now operates 40 stores across the North American region
Virginia of the United States and in Manitoba and Ontario in Canada
Technomic has consistently cited Jollibee among its Top 500 ranking restaurants in the United States
It was also awarded as Multinational Corporation of the Year by the Asian Business League of Southern California in 2017
Jollibee Foods Corporation is the largest Asian food service company
It operates over 4,200 stores globally with store branches in the United States
It also has 2 franchised brands – Burger King in the Philippines and Dunkin' Donuts in certain territories in China and has joint ventures with the SuperFoods Group (owner of Highlands Coffee and Pho 24 brands
mostly in Vietnam) and the US-based Smashburger
Jollibee Foods Corporation has grown brands that bring delightful dining experiences to its customers worldwide
in line with its mission of serving great tasting food and spreading the joy of eating to everyone
Jollibee Foods Corporation has been named the Philippines' most admired company by the Asian Wall Street Journal for eight years in a row
and was honored as one of the '200 Best Under a Billion Companies in Asia' and one of 'Asia's Fab 50 Companies' by Forbes Asia Magazine
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Home > Scarborough Subway and the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension FNPs announced
Infrastructure Ontario (IO) and Metrolinx have identified Strabag and West End Connectors as the First Negotiations Proponents (FNPs) to design
build and finance the tunnels for the Scarborough Subway Extension and the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension projects
Identification of the FNP is the first step in the negotiations process
IO and Metrolinx will work with each team to finalize the details of their RFP submissions to ensure that each team has a proposal that provides the best value for the province
Upon successful conclusion of this process
each team would then proceed towards Financial Close of a contract this Spring
IO and Metrolinx’s approach is designed to speed up construction of the tunnels
each team is permitted to undertake certain design and early works for the projects
with potential for early on-site construction mobilization at the Scarborough site
Tunnel boring is expected to begin next year
First Negotiations Proponent for the Scarborough Subway Extension – Advance Tunnel Contract
First Negotiations Proponent for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension – Advance Tunnel Contract
Of the shortlisted teams invited to submit bids
the FNPs were the highest ranked after the proposals were evaluated
The teams were evaluated based on criteria identified in the Request for Proposals process that began in August 2020
Criteria included design and construction methodology
approach to managing the project and the collaborative behaviours of key individuals of the Proponent teams
The identification of Strabag and West End Connectors as FNPs is the result of an open
fair and competitive procurement process overseen by third-party fairness monitors
The Scarborough Subway Extension Advance Tunnel scope of work includes:
The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Advance Tunnel scope of work includes:
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Bee Lee Soh and Kim Marshall believe that provincial cuts to legal aid will make it harder for clients of West Scarborough Community Legal Services to navigate the system
Kim Marshall of Scarborough got sick and lost her job
she applied to the Ontario Disability Support Program which
Marshall turned to West Scarborough Community Legal Services (WSCLS)
a clinic funded by Ontario’s legal aid program
for a fight that took years and a further toll on her health
it’s near impossible,” Marshall said last week
Marshall knows she’ll face a medical review of her status
Lawyers with both of Scarborough’s free clinics — Scarborough Community Legal Services (SCLS) serves clients living east of Midland Avenue; WSCLS serves clients west of Midland — say legal aid cuts could leave residents like Marshall to navigate a complex legal system on their own
The provincial budget in April included a 30 per cent cut to legal aid
and clinics expected to absorb 16 per cent reductions overall
whose combined budgets are just over $3 million
will learn how cuts affect them later this month
already six weeks into their financial year
While Ontario Attorney General Caroline Mulroney has said cutting legal aid will mean “renewed accountability” in how funds are spent
the Scarborough clinics say they already struggle to serve low-income clients
Even administrative staff do frontline services,” said Vanessa Emery
The cuts come after the former Liberal government raised the amount clients can earn and still qualify for a clinic’s help
“More clients will qualify for our services
and we’ll have less resources to serve those people,” said Renee Griffin
Though the province maintains frontline services won’t be cut
the clinics — which work mainly on housing
employment and immigration matters — say it’s inevitable
“Resources aren’t sufficient now,” Griffin said
is also expected to change the definition of disability to a stricter interpretation which may rule out people with episodic mental health illnesses from ODSP
said Scarborough’s MPPs should speak against the cuts because clinic clients are some of the area’s most vulnerable people
Cutting their legal representation will mean more costs as people go unrepresented at court or tribunals
Ramalingam Sethu and other clinic clients have joined a group called Voices of Scarborough
volunteering to have their faces on posters to show the effects of the cuts
The West Scarborough clinic helped thousands of people like him; otherwise
“The government should fund more for Scarborough
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West Segment Shoreline and Multi-Use Trail
The shoreline design is nearing completion, while the trail, landscaping, and other amenities are currently being refined. See below for details.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and City of Toronto invite you to visit our virtual Public Open House
or take a self-guided information walk at Bluffer’s Park between May 15 and June 9
You can meet representatives from the project team on-site to ask questions on Sunday May 28
this in-person pop-up information opportunity will be moved to Saturday June 3
VISIT THE VIRTUAL PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
launched the Scarborough Waterfront Project with a vision of creating a system of public greenspaces along the Lake Ontario shoreline between Bluffer’s Park and East Point Park
This system will respect and protect the significant natural and cultural features of the Bluffs
and provide a safe and enjoyable waterfront experience
This component of the Scarborough Waterfront Project (SWP) West Segment includes construction of an at-grade multi-use trail on the east side of Brimley Road South
between Barkdene Hills and Bluffers Park Road
The Project experienced delays through 2024 in addressing final design comments that required additional technical assessments to ensure construction does not impact existing landfill infrastructure
and to mitigate concerns with soil contamination to protect the safety of workers and future trail users
Pre-construction monitoring activities related to the landfill are planned for Spring/Summer 2025
in anticipation of construction start this Fall 2025
Further updates will be provided in advance of construction start dates
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Detailed design of the West Segment Shoreline and Multi-Use Trail is now complete
Construction of this component is anticipated to commence after the completion of the Brimley Road South Multi-Use Trail
Brimley Road South Multi-Use Trail Project
the project team revised the design to incorporate comments received from members of the local community
the detailed design is scheduled to achieve a 90% target in January of 2024
The project team is currently working to acquire various permits and approvals required to advance construction
construction is tentatively scheduled to commence in 2024
As detailed design of the Project has progressed
and at the request of members of the community
the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) and City of Toronto project team are exploring the possibility of providing accommodation for existing access points for properties backing onto Brimley Road
The next step for the project team is to conduct technical site investigations of the impacted properties to inform the ongoing design development
West Segment Shoreline and Multi-Use Trail Project
This component of the Scarborough Waterfront Project (SWP) West Segment includes the shoreline between the east end of Bluffer's Park to Meadowcliffe
a public engagement phase was launched to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the proposed landscape design and future programming options
self-guided information walk at Bluffer's Park
and in-person pop-up event took place at the 60% design stage between May and June
with comments received and incorporated into the landscape design where feasible
The detailed design is scheduled to achieve a 90% target in December 2023
This component of the Scarborough Waterfront Project
which includes the shoreline between the east end of Bluffer's Park to Meadowcliffe
It is anticipated that an upcoming public engagement phase will be launched in Spring 2023 to provide an opportunity for public comment on the proposed landscape design and future programming options
Scarborough Bluffs West Revitalization Study
In November 2023, the City of Toronto, in partnership with TRCA, has issued a Notice of Commencement of the Terms of Reference phase on the Scarborough Bluffs West Revitalization Study
This study will explore the renewal of and improvements to approximately 4.5 km of Lake Ontario shoreline from the west end of Bluffer's Park to Balmy Beach
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A view of the proposed Toronto Golden Mile redevelopment envisioned by Choice Properties REIT and The Daniels Corp
at the area’s western gateway on the north side of Eglinton Avenue at Victoria Park Avenue
Eglinton Crosstown looking east from Victoria Park ave July 30
Laura Dijana Higgins is founder and president of the Golden Mile and Neighbourhoods Community Association
Toby Parsons grew up south of the Golden Mile and is skeptical about proposed developments there
but says seniors at West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre could use more space and a newer swimming pool
Crosstown Communities is a series looking at how the Crosstown Light-Rail Transit line will affect Toronto neighbourhoods it passes through
Crosstown is a series looking at how the Eglinton Light Rail Transit (LRT) line
will affect the Toronto communities it passes through
we explore the potential impact of this project on Scarborough’s Golden Mile neighbourhood
Rob Ford, as Toronto’s mayor, didn’t want the Crosstown above ground in Scarborough and plenty of Scarborough residents agreed with him, a crowd shouting at a 2012 meeting they would rather have nothing than see light-rail transit on Eglinton Avenue
its vehicles on test runs along Golden Mile
and people living in neighbourhoods nearby will see changes far beyond their concerns a decade ago about turns and pedestrian safety
The former “Golden Mile of Industry” will be unrecognizable
and the fastest changes are likely to come with clusters of tall buildings planned around the line’s O’Connor and Pharmacy stations
grew up south of Eglinton Square mall and watched while Queen Elizabeth II opened Golden Mile Plaza
and hadn’t heard about the plan or its proposed O’Connor Drive extension south of the mall
“I don’t even have a Presto card,” she said
Parsons is past president of West Scarborough Seniors at West Scarborough Neighbourhood Centre
which she said is busy and needs to expand
Her club competes with other seniors clubs for space in WSNC
and the pool where Parsons swims laps is 60 years old and keeps breaking down
Many hope better local amenities — new parks
places for seniors — will be in the new Golden Mile
The area today contains little housing but people renting nearby want Golden Mile to be affordable to live in and hope one day to own a home, said Kumsa Baker of Toronto Community Benefits Network
will reflect the desire of residents not to be “priced out” of the area
The city consulted the public on the GMSP for years
but Baker said its planning system “doesn’t go to people; it expects people to go to them,” and more participation is needed
founder of the Golden Mile and Neighbourhoods Community Association
wonders why consultants bothered with “visioning tables” and talk about breaking up Golden Mile’s blocks to add north-south connections
The plan isn’t “creating a village” as residents wanted
Higgins describes what will be built along Eglinton “as Game of Thrones
the ice wall,” cutting south of Eglinton off from north
Crosstown — whose rails Higgins fears pedestrians will dodge across rather than find the next crossing — “has driven away the vision of being a connected area.”
There’s much to look forward to — wider sidewalks
small retail — and Higgins still hopes Golden Mile can become a destination and all-ages community
but going through development applications takes hours
Laura Higgins is founder and president of Golden Mile and Neighbourhoods Community Association
Several landowners appealed the GMSP to the local planning tribunal
“more so probably on my side,” because the secondary plan tries to retain employment lands for warehouses and offices while owners want mixed residential use
Eglinton Crosstown looking east from Victoria Park Avenue on July 30
Choice Properties months ago announced its plans for redeveloping Golden Mile Plaza and another plaza on Victoria Park that would include a Community Innovation District co-created with community organizations, financial and post-secondary educational institutions.
but about bringing together the wisdom of local collaborators with best practices in building social
economic and cultural infrastructures that are as strong as the bricks and mortar,” Joe Svec
Redevelopment of Golden Mile Plaza integrates community benefits that serve existing and future residents
“These amenities include a new public park
multiple public piazzas and community gathering spaces
Choice, whose buildings will be up to 46 storeys tall, became the first landowner to settle its appeal, with terms made public Aug. 27 including $13.5 million for a community services facility replacing the Victoria Park Hub and 350 housing units kept affordable for 15 years
STORY BEHIND THE STORY: Reporter Mike Adler wanted to find out what impact the Crosstown LRT would have on the Golden Mile neighbourhood which is the gateway to Scarborough
Read the entire Crosstown series here
Metrolinx has released updated business cases for the Scarborough Subway Extension and Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
The business cases show how both projects will provide significant benefits for regular commutes and special journeys by cutting travel times and expanding passenger capacity
There are other substantial project benefits noted in both reports
A business case is a comprehensive collection of evidence and analysis that sets out the rationale for why an investment should be made
Business cases provide evidence to decision-makers
and the public as a crucial part of transparent and evidence-based decision making processes
Think of them as the business plan pointing the way forward
They are used throughout any proposed investment’s lifecycle
The business case is one of several factors considered when making decisions about advancing a project
The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension and Scarborough Subway Extension are two of four priority projects moving forward under the Government of Ontario’s Subway Program
which will deliver much-needed rapid transit that will get thousands more people moving every day through the GTA
Here are some details contained in the updated reports
Scarborough Subway Extension: Will link riders to GO Transit (rail and bus)
future Durham Region Transit bus services and local TTC bus connections
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension: Will link riders to four different transit systems – UP Express and Kitchener Line GO train service at Mount Dennis Station
TTC bus services at all transit stops in Toronto
and MiWay and GO Bus services thanks to a connection to the Mississauga Transitway at Renforth Drive
Scarborough Subway Extension: Will attract approximately 105,000 daily boardings
Eglinton Crosstown West Extension: Will attract approximately 37,000 daily boardings
the $5.5-billion Scarborough Subway Extension will bring Line 2 approximately 7.8 kilometres farther into Scarborough
extending it from Kennedy Station to a new terminus at Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road
The three-stop extension will provide seamless travel for Scarborough residents heading into and out of the downtown core
with proposed stops at Lawrence Avenue and McCowan Road
Scarborough Centre and McCowan Road and Sheppard Avenue
The Eglinton Crosstown West Extension is a planned extension of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT
The Province has committed to extending the line by 9.2 kilometres from the Mount Dennis LRT station to Renforth Drive in Mississauga
A planned future connection that is being explored with the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) would extend the line another 4.7 kilometres to Pearson International Airport
The estimated cost of the project from the Initial Business Case is $4.7 billion
Metrolinx is actively collaborating with the GTAA and municipal partners on the proposed alignment from Renforth Drive to the airport
which takes into account the GTAA’s plans for a future Regional Transit Centre
Metrolinx is advancing work for the segment from Mount Dennis to Renforth Drive
Release of the updated business cases comes just as Metrolinx is hosting public open houses next week for community members to learn more about the Scarborough Subway Extension and associated environmental studies
Open houses for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension will be announced soon
To learn more about the Scarborough Subway Extension, click here
To learn more about Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, click here
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