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Community News & Events
Community Update: Ontario Land Tribunal Approves Lawton Boulevard Development Settlement
May 15, 2026
As you know, our community has expressed significant concerns about this development. However, the developer took it to the provincially-appointed Ontario Land Tribunal where a settlement was reached. Given that it had staff support, the settlement was agreed to by council. I could not support it in order to reflect the community’s opposition.
Annual General Meeting Agenda
May 14, 2026
Mark your calendars for the Deer Park Residents Group Annual General Meeting!
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 7 p.m. Calvin Presbyterian Baptist Church 26 Delisle Ave.
Agenda items include the approval of the 2025 financials and the approval of the slate of directors for 2026.
Councillor Josh Matlow will host a Town Hall immediately following the AGM.
Vacant retail space
February 20, 2026
In January 2026, the City’s Economic Development and Culture Department provided a briefing summary as a response to Councillor Matlow’s motion of March 26, 2025, on the topic of vacant storefronts. There were three areas identified for response in Councillor Matlow’s motion:
Pleasant Blvd. development
February 20, 2026
It seems the partners (Graywood and Kingsett Capital) for the approved 50-storey building at 29-39 Pleasant Blvd. have secured financing for this rental tower as the City has begun coordinating meetings for construction staging.