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Construction update:

Work continues on the office buildings with the black, waterproof coating and metal fittings are being attached to support the metal panels. The footprint of the residential building grows each day.

Thanks for that, Ray. Hard to understand why a company would not submit an application much earlier in order to open in March or April as other outlets did. I'll continue to do the behind the scenes work on-site and leave the research to you.

I've been waiting to make a meal out of a huge baked potato with toppings, a unique concept at Potatopia and I looked into their unit today to find an empty shell. I thought they might have backed out so I contacted the owner, Allen Dikker, who told me they're looking to open in July. That's a...

For those planning to visit the food court, here's some info to help make a knowledgeable choice. https://www.dfwairport.com/apps/cma/pdf/Popeyes%20ingredients.pdf

Labour Ministry inspectors are examining a scissor lift that fell over around noon today. I didn't see any emergency response so employees may have been very lucky to escape injury.

Construction Update: Before you get a green roof, you start with a thick layer of rich soil. Structural steel is going up over the area of indoor loading docks. The tunnel to the Federal building and Madison Centre has re-opened, entrance located at the back of the food court, west corner next...

Yonge St. bike lane plan beyond absurd Sue-Ann Levy Toronto council on Tuesday deferred a plan which would reduce traffic lanes and add bike lanes on Yonge St., between Sheppard and Finch Aves. Four hours into the heated debate Tuesday and sensing they’d lose the vote to ram through their...

Here's Riocan's latest leasing brochure with an updated Yonge St. rendering showing restaurant names and locations.

Application of the black coating started today.

North side update: Work continues on roof HVAC equipment, wall panels are going up, forms and rebar are being readied for a large concrete pour and the residential tower core is rising from the lower parking levels. Concrete on the office buildings is being prepared for the black coating.

Here are some new renderings. The office buildings look great finished in black.

SunnyRay said, "now no room left for LCBO." I spoke to Riocan and they say that unit 309, 10,102 sq. ft. next to Longo's and unit 215, 8780 sq. ft. fronting Sheppard are available.

Comments on today's vote: LEVY: Councillors backpedal on Yonge St. bike lanes — for now Jess Spieker, of Friends and Families for Safe Streets, informed the members of public works committee Tuesday that “road safety” is their job and continuing to allow people to cross a six-lane highway (her...

Toronto Sun By Sue-Ann Levy Feb. 27 The highly controversial Yonge St. bike lane proposal is expected to be nixed in favour of a parallel route when it returns to public works committee Tuesday. Councillor Steven Holyday, who sits on public works, said Monday he can’t support a project that...

In the Toronto Star: By DAVID RIDER City Hall Bureau Chief Mon., Feb. 26, 2018 The battle over bike lanes on north Yonge St. returns to city hall Tuesday with a new proposal one city councillor calls a “compromise” and another calls “nonsense.” Public works committee will debate the...

TORONTO STAR JAN. 19 Samantha Green of Doctors for Safe Cycling perhaps best characterized the lunacy around the $51 million plan to transform Yonge St. in the old North York. The family doctor with St. Mike’s hospital urged public works committee members Friday to choose the option that will...

TWO ARTICLES ON THE ISSUES: Jan. 17 Toronto Star: Mayor John Tory opposes removing two vehicle lanes on a six-lane stretch of north Yonge St. as part of a plan to build separated bike lanes and wider sidewalks, despite city staff and the local councillor saying that’s the best way to improve...

NEW RETAIL UPDATE: Five Guys burgers and fries is moving into the 2,000 sq. ft. unit that Chipotle left. With seating and Yonge St. exposure, they should do well. What-A-Bagel is coming to a 4100 sq. ft. unit on the Sheppard side. Great wood fired bagels. Kin Kin bubble tea, buns and...

The next city meeting of the PWIC is Fri. Jan. 19. Here's the info. Please submit your request to speak and comments by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 18. You may arrange to speak or submit comments by contacting the City Clerk's Office using one of the following methods: Email ...