Tag Archives: City of Toronto

90 Eastdale – Community Meeting

Posted on April 26, 2017 by danforthsecord

Remember back in 2012 there were a whole bunch of community consultation meetings about a new proposed development at 90 Eastdale Ave, between developer Preston Group, the City of Toronto and a working group spearheaded by City Councillor Janet Davis? … Continue reading →

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Friends of Coleman Park

Posted on September 18, 2015 by danforthsecord

There is a new group forming called Friends of Coleman Park. They are gathering community members, city workers from Parks and Rec, Councillor Janet Davis, representatives from Toronto Police (etc) to explore how Coleman Park might be improved. They’re looking to … Continue reading →

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Adopt-A-Street-Tree Program

Posted on May 5, 2015 by danforthsecord

LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciate of Forests) and The City of Toronto have started up a new Adopt-A-Street-Tree Program for the new trees that have been planted along the Danforth between Woodbine and Victoria Park. They are hosting a kick-off … Continue reading →

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Outside the Box

Posted on April 28, 2015 by danforthsecord

In your community wanderings, you may have noticed a few traffic signal boxes across the City that have new beautiful art work on them – this is the Outside the Box program which ran in 2013, 2014 and now again … Continue reading →

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Call for Proposals: Dawes Crossing

Posted on August 14, 2014 by danforthsecord

A call for proposals has been issued for community activation of Dawes Crossing. Successful applicants can receive up to $1000 to produce a community event at this new site. Created in 2012 by artist Noel Harding, Dawes Crossing is a unique … Continue reading →

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Main Square Tenants Rights

Posted on July 23, 2014 by danforthsecord

For those in Danforth Secord’s readership who are tenants at Main Square (or if you know of someone who is), a new group has formed there to support tenant rights in the complex. Their aim is to be a source … Continue reading →

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Fix It Up – home improvement workshop

Posted on July 16, 2014 by danforthsecord

Councillor Janet Davis is hosting a workshop about City of Toronto programs you can take advantage of for home improvements, such as retrofitting, improving safety, sustainability and cost savings. At the workshop you will hear about: Home Energy Loan Program: New … Continue reading →

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Construction Notice – Danforth Ave

Posted on July 15, 2014 by danforthsecord

The City will be starting sidewalk replacement, streetscaping improvements and road resurfacing as part of the Danforth Ave Improvement Project on July 21st – that would be Monday. The work will be taking place between Woodbine and Dawes and will be … Continue reading →

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Taylor Creek Bridge Celebration

Posted on July 3, 2014 by danforthsecord

Remember when that crazy flood that happened in Spring of 2012 and washed away the bridge across Taylor Creek that connected Halsey and Barrington Avenues? Well, that bridge has been reconstructed! Councillor Janet Davis is hosting a celebration on Saturday July 12th … Continue reading →

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Construction Notice – Danforth!

Posted on June 6, 2014 by danforthsecord

It’s coming, it’s coming! As I posted earlier in the Spring, plans are no longer afoot for re-construction of Danforth between Woodbine and Victoria Park, but will actually be happening. In fact, The City, via Danforth Village BIA, has just … Continue reading →

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