Is the OMB Stifling Democracy?
I’ve said before that the Ontario Municipal Board is broken, and the process needs an overhaul. The best I can come up with is a jury system that drafts residents, business owners and employees in disputed areas to ad hoc committees for a given period
Peter Gilgan Makes his Mark on Bay Street in Toronto
On August 26, 2013, SickKids celebrated their largest transformational gift with the naming of their new Toronto building dedicated to children’s health research and learning.The naming of the new SickKids buildingPeter Gilgan, the CEO and founder of
INFOGRAPHIC: Walking - It’s The Best Medicine
We’ve spent this month covering the topic of Walkability in both a general sense and by profiling specific neighbourhoods around Toronto. So, it’s safe to say that you may have an idea of what and where, but how about why? It might seem like a mundane
Walkability: Yonge and Eglinton - 98
For the last installment of our Walkability features, we visited the Yonge and Eglinton neighbourhood of Toronto - possibly one of the most active neighbourhoods in the city when it comes to new home developments.Yonge and Eglinton on WalkScore.comLike
Charities Win at The 6th Annual Kylemore Kares Golf Tournament
From Kylemore Communities Two hundred golfers teed off on August 21 at The 6th Annual Kylemore Kares Charity Golf Tournament held at prestigious Angus Glen Golf Club in Markham. Since its inaugural year, the tournament has expanded to now use both of
Tarion Receives Excellence in Governance Award
On August 18, 2013, the Canadian Society of Corporate Secretaries (CSCS) opened their 15th annual corporate governance conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia with the presentation of the first ever Excellence in Governance Awards. And, Tarion Warranty
A New “UNretirement” Resort in Richmond Hill
Recently, Spring Resorts Universal Inc. launched “Richmond Springs Retirement Resort,” an adult 50+ community in Richmond Hill with an interesting concept.About Richmond SpringsAccording to a recent press release, Richmond Springs is an “UNretirement”
New Home Investment Process – Design Studio Appointment
From Granite HomesThe new home investment process has many steps. Initially, one must choose their home site and design, complete an agreement of purchase and sale, firm up on this agreement, attend multiple inspections as the construction of the home
TCHC Moving Forward on Two Revitalization Projects
We first heard about the plan to revitalize Alexandra Park a while back, and we have been keeping our eyes out for any further developments. Well, On August 22, the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) announced via their website that not only
Dig-to-Done: B.streets Topped Off in Style!
August 21, 2013 was the big day - B.streets officially topped off, and in the most stylish of manners. Tuxedos, canes, and top hats, because why not?! It was great to see the Lindvest team having a little fun with their celebration.The above photo
