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\ I think the strip is relatively strong given the context, across the street from big box stores and along a very busy thoroughfare. There's a few cafes, a grocer and small retail. I'm happy to see the proposal includes small SF commercial space.

338-unit, 13-storey Fairview Street development draws concerns from locals https://www.burlingtontoday.com/local-news/338-unit-13-storey-fairview-street-development-draws-concerns-from-locals-9314234?utm_source=Villager&utm_campaign=Content&utm_medium=Twitter

Halton Region is considering merging transit services. https://www.oakvillenews.org/local-news/region-explores-amalgamation-of-municipal-transit-services-9302702

Doug Ford says the next provincial election will not use the recently redrawn federal riding boundaries. He also accuses the non-partisan federal commission of "jerry-rigging" the electoral map. Via Twitter.

I'm intimately familiar with this area. I see no big issues with 29s given its proximity to a transit hub, but I anticipate this will see some community opposition given that it's on the west side of Dundas. The street level looks solid which is a must as the current retail stretch is well liked...

Update on the departure of Jeff Marek. https://www.si.com/onsi/breakaway/news-feed-page/posts/details-emerge-nhl-analyst-jeff-marek-firing

Cafes around university campuses used to be quite reliable for late hours. However, the eternal "buy something else or don't sit with your laptop for five hours" struggle could be a factor in some places closing earlier.

An estimated 500 people protested a four-storey hotel in NOTL, including allegedly insulting the councillors. https://www.notllocal.com/local-news/angry-protesters-hurl-insults-at-councillors-9294203

Starbucks has taken a hit in sales...

Rogers steps in as lead sponsor of TIFF after the departure of Bell. https://www.thestar.com/business/rogers-has-become-the-top-sponsor-of-tiff-2024-after-bell-parted-ways/article_9c6decb8-4f38-11ef-aada-036ea180fdd7.html

Competition Bureau launches probe into Canadian airline industry https://www.thestar.com/business/competition-bureau-launches-probe-into-canadian-airline-industry/article_d6a6238e-4dbf-11ef-8830-4b3996dbcc47.html

While I'm not typically a fan of the Olympics circus, the use of the Seine, Eiffel Tower and Jardins du Trocadéro for the Paris Opening Ceremony was certainly innovative. Does Toronto have any existing parks or corridors that could accommodate such a presentation?

‘Real punch to the gut’: Major Mississauga development could see big increase in scale https://www.mississauga.com/news/council/real-punch-to-the-gut-major-mississauga-development-could-see-big-increase-in-scale/article_1783d733-5db9-5db3-ae65-f62597abc089.html

I'm willing to lend an ear to opponents of development probably more than most UTers, but calling townhouses "high density," in Toronto, in the year 2024, is madness.

Very surprising news. Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman's 32 Thoughts podcast is the most highly regarded hockey podcast out there.

I'm fine with the scale, but not a fan of the sandstone colour or cold grey spandrel on the crown. Please send back to the drawing board.

Heading to council on August 7. https://www.insauga.com/condo-plan-with-three-buildings-heads-to-burlington-council-for-approval/

Move over Earlscourt Park and Wychwood Barns. "Car Park 246" is St. Clair West's true crown jewel.

One of my favourite old threads was Sightings which for a time became a Pierre Pettigrew hair adoration club.

Nominations open today for the Ward 15, Don Valley West council by-election. According to the Toronto Star, radio host and former mayoral candidate Anthony Furey is intending to run. Election Day is on Monday, November 4...