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I suspect we will see many leadership candidates who lack the Trudeau government baggage. Mark Carney and former BC Premier Christy Clark are considered likely candidates. One potential candidate who I think would be formidable is former Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains. He left the Trudeau...

North Pole Bakery at Greenwood and Danforth just celebrated its 50th year. https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/this-beloved-toronto-bakery-turned-50-meet-the-woman-whos-made-it-a-danforth-institution/article_b895c55e-b64a-11ef-ac2f-bb323d3677a5.html

Today.

I didn't catch that in the article that NES was running for MP again, as he previously said he wasn't running. Does he really want to sit in the opposition benches for four years? Maybe eyeing a federal run for the Liberal leadership?

Yes, lots of rumours that Erskine-Smith will get Housing. Maybe one of his constituents can pass along some policy recommendations. 😉 I like NES, but I'm not sure if tethering himself to Trudeau in the wildly unpopular final days of his government is politically wise. He might only be a...

The 35 storey max height is consistent with the heights for new developments at Port Credit GO, but much lower than the 60 storey proposals at Oakville GO. Pedestrian infrastructure aside, the intersection has a very good Walk Score.

CoA minor variance request to be heard on January 8. https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-details/?id=5529280&pid=155807&title=1375%20QUEEN%20ST%20W

‘Totally turmoil’: The Juravinski Hospital needs a massive renovation to end hallway medicine. The $1 billion price tag comes with a big ask...

This is consistent with what I've heard from friends in the film industry. Canadian film and TV production down nearly 20%, matching pre-pandemic levels https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-canadian-film-and-tv-production-down-nearly-20-per-cent-in-past-year/

I wonder why they don't just propose a policy that only grants corner stores and cafes within the old boundaries of Toronto and East York? This would ease the worries of the suburban councillors.

A family friend had his Gerrard Street home expropriated for Gerrard Square. He confirmed that the stretch was quite rough in the 60s and 70s.

It's somewhat better than I expected. I'll give them that.

Are there any renders of what Forma, once complete, will look like from the CN Tower?

I think this could be the election where the Conservative Party of Canada wins a Downtown Toronto riding, either University-Rosedale or Spadina-Harbourfront (formerly Spadina- Fort York). The CPC hit around 20% in both ridings in 2021, meaning a 10-15% increase in their vote might be all they...

I'm very intrigued by this project. I hope they pull it off.

Motion passed by council calling for more density in Ookwemin Minising. Much to the delight of @Northern Light, I'm sure! 😉

I can't overstate how much I loathe this building. It's both foreboding and inert. The textbook definition of mediocre.

Queensway is becoming the new Kingston Road. So many midrises! 👍

Vice-chair is a mostly ceremonial title for committees, so Bradford kicking up a fuss is unwarranted but par for the course. It appears he's still a member of the housing committee, as he should be, as he's a planner who often has good insights into housing. I’m not sure Bradford ever returned...

Right now most polls have the NDP and Liberals statistically tied. When/if the NDP starts leading the Liberals beyond the margin of error, I think you will see the NDP pull the plug. Singh would be comforted knowing he'll likely keep his seat in B.C., the party would gain seats in urban Canada...