Archive for July, 2011
Developer continues lot cleanup on old paint plant site
On July 19, 2011
In 6 Lloyd Avenue, Junction Industry, Regeneration, The Junction, Ward 12 – York South-Weston
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Bike lanes article on what others are doing
On July 14, 2011
In The Junction
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Telephone gallery … Show opening tonight
On July 14, 2011
In The Junction
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West Toronto Diamond – Overnight Work Temporary Change in Working Hour
On July 12, 2011
In Railways, Transit, Ward 12 – York South-Weston, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park)
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A call for volunteers from the JRA! Farm Fest
On July 12, 2011
In The Junction
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A call for volunteers from the JRA!
The 1st Annual Junction Farm Fest (where city meets farm) will be held on Saturday July 23 from 11am to 5pm.
It is a children’s educational event that focuses on local, sustainable agricultural production. It will be an opportunity to meet and interact with local Ontario farmers and their animals (but not a petting zoo).
In order to introduce people to ethical livestock practices, sustainably raised farm animals, including a cow/calf, sheep, lambs, goats and chickens, will be located at Toronto Police Service, 11 Division at 209 Mavety. (However, not a petting zoo.)
Hands-on activities, demonstrations, food samples and more will be at the Junction Train Platform at 2954 Dundas Street West. Here are some of the booths:
Foodshare: Pollinators, foodprints, butter etc..
The Stop: Urban Ag gardening activity
Cathy’s Composters: Vermiculture (worm composting) activity
Toronto Beekeepers Co-op: Beekeeping activities
Treeworkers: Child’s introduction to growing apples
Harmony Organics: Chocolate milk samples
Local Food Plus: Local sustainable taste test
City Seed Farm
Sorauren Farmers Market:
The main sponsors are Local Food Plus, an organization committed to creating sustainable food systems, Junction Fromagerie, Delight Chocolate, The Beet, the Sweet Potato and the Junction Residents Association.
The JRA is looking for volunteers to help on the day of the event. Each volunteer would need to commit to approximately three hours on the day of the event at one of the twelve stations. No special skills required.
Easy and enjoyable! Interested parties should respond to lwclements@gmail.com
website: http://junctionfarmfest.wordpress.com
Twitter account: @FarmFestTO
Facebook Fan Page, just search for Junction Farm Fest and LIKE us!
Events scheduled for the Junction Seniors
Tue., July 19, 2 pm
Informal gathering — I haven’t found a space yet, so let’s meet at the “train station” on Dundas St. W. just east of Pacific. If all agree (and it’s not too hot), after getting re-acquainted we could go for a stroll along Dundas St. W., trading information about good places to eat / drink / shop. Or, we could go to a coffee shop, or I could have found a place by then!
Sat., July 23, all day
Farm Fest, 11 am – 5 pm. Family event about where our food comes from. Eleanor will be holding down an information table at “the train station” — stop by and say hello! If you’d like to help out, at the table or at other stations at the Fest, let me know. They need people to give out samples and pamphlets, keep lines organized, assist in preparation for demonstrations, etc.
Thur., July 28, 10:15 am
Short tour (30 mins.) of Keele Community Correctional Centre, 330 Keele St. (just south of Dundas, in Canada Post building). Meet in front of the building at 10:15. Possibility also of tour of fire station next door. We’ll go for coffee afterwards.
301 Rockcliffe Blvd. Build Toronto to sell land for development
On July 11, 2011
In City of Toronto, Ward 11 (York South-Weston}, Ward 12 – York South-Weston
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The city has sights set on housing and jobs on the property and is open
to selling portions of the property. Located in a floodplain between a hydro corridor and the Black Creek culvert, the Rockcliffe property is subject to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority review.)window.location='http://www.junctioneer.ca/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/301-rockcliff-blvd-sign-for-land-july-10-2011.jpg' "301 rockcliff blvd sign for land july 10 2011")
Information from city documents
Historically, the site was part of the floodplain of Black Creek and riverine soils were
deposited in an unconsolidated state. The site was later used as a landfill and a sewage
treatment plant, resulting in placement of fill materials in considerable thicknesses
Site Description:
Flat, vacant land located within a designated Flood Plain which requires
TRCA approval for building.
The site is fully serviced with sewers and water along Rockcliffe Cr
Site Area: 15.54 acre
Planning Status:
Official Plan – Employment Area
Zoning – PE (Prestige Employment
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Runnymede Rd Goodwill under construction July 10 2011
On July 11, 2011
In Ward 12 – York South-Weston, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park), Ward 14 – (Parkdale-High Park)
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Early Canadian Furniture building to become Goodwill Store
731 Runnymede Rd, Toronto, ON M6N 3V7
Bus: Runnymede Road at St Clair Avenue West Farside
Tailors Shoes arcade to go?
On July 8, 2011
In 2934 Dundas Street West, buildings, Junction Retail, The Junction, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park)
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This arcade takes up a great amount of the floor space available in the building – a remarkable proportion that was commonplace in shops in the 1930s to the 1960’s in the Junction. The double sided shop has two side display windows and a third and fourth outcrop at the rear on both the left and right side.
The arcade floor is black, red and white small tiled surface in great condition. The display cases are edged in chrome surrounds but there are no glazing snaps between some of the large panes of plate glass. Large expanses of glazing, particularly curved or bent glass, were very fashionable at one time.
All beautiful, but I just cannot see the social agency (Community Living Toronto is a community organization serving individuals with an intellectual disability, they will offer community social and recreational classes and activities) moving in keeping it, as they probably need the arcade space inside the building.
UPDATE: The Junction residents association has spoken with them about keeping the arcade
Mulock Ave and area industrial concurrent activities on any morning
On July 7, 2011
In 43 Junction Road, 530 Keele St, buildings, Industrial Heritage, Junction Industry, The Junction, Ward 12 – York South-Weston, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park), Ward 14 – (Parkdale-High Park)
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Milk delivery to the cheese firm
Textile delivery to Topper Linens
Vine Parkette a go go
A rather sparely attended meeting took place in Vine Parkette Wednesday evening with local Councillor Sarah Doucette of Ward 13, and the parks department designer for the parkette.
I walked by the meeting, following my son as he rolled right past his mother who attended the meeting, heading for the swings, he would hear nothing about stopping for a look in on the meeting. So everything I write is well…second hand.
…talked to few people after and got the impression some people liked the plan, while some thought using a 4 year old plan was a bit simple. Others really disliked the loss of green space. Others thought the placement was too close to the basketball court, and that the sight lines with the other play area were weak.
———————yet the most striking items for me was the low turnout.
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Lansdowne Fence Streetscape one year anniversary
On July 6, 2011
In Ward 18 – (Davenport)
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On July 15th 2011, it will be the one year anniversary of the unveiling of the Lansdowne Fence Streetscape by Marianne Lovink and Scott Eunson. It is located at the corner of Lansdowne Avenue and Paton Road, on the site of the former Lansdowne TTC Garage
The goal of the Lansdowne Fence Streetscape is to animate a vacant lot in the Lansdowne and Bloor neighbourhood and patch a hole in the fabric of the city.
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Who: work byArtists Marianne Lovink and Scott Eunson.
Public Meeting – Dupont St. Underpass Mural REPOSTED from http://www.junctiontriangle.ca blog
On July 6, 2011
In Junction Triangle, The Junction
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simply because of its importance
Public Meeting – Dupont St. Underpass Mural
June 30, 2011 – 4:35pm
Jul 28 2011 19:00
Jul 28 2011 21:00
There will be a public meeting regarding the railway underpass mural on the south side of Dupont St. between Campbell and Lansdowne Avenues. You may recall that this is the location of local artist Joel Richardson’s mural, which was accidentally removed by the City (more details about that incident can be found here).
Meeting details:
- When: Thursday, July 28, 7PM
- Where: St. Luigi’s school, 2 Ruskin Ave.
Councillor Bailao and other representatives from the City will be on hand to discuss designs and the future of this mural.
Vine ave demolition happening Tuesday Morning
On July 5, 2011
In 61 63 67 Vine Ave, 63 and 67 Vine, buildings, Regeneration, The Junction, Ward 13 (Parkdale-High Park)
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61 63 67 Vine ave coming down Tuesday, these images about 9:15
Starving Artist Bar
It’s that time to venture into the greater Junction area for breakfast. While out today photographing the TTC fence for another Junctioneer post, this author found this establishment.
584 Lansdowne Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
M6H 3Y6
(647)342-5058
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