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Community News & Events
15 Delisle – new park
May 16, 2026
The has City released the final design concept for the planned new park at 15 Delisle Ave, following a number of rounds of public consultation. See the design, along with other project information.
City staff have advised that while project timelines will be updated from those currently posted, it is still anticipated that park construction will begin in 2026.
Ravine clean-up 2026
May 16, 2026
On April 18 and 19, they came from far and wide to clean up the Vale of Avoca, our 1.5 kilometre Environmentally Significant Area (ESA) and local gem. More than 50 people collected on the order of 400 kilos of rubbish. Over the two days, sure-footed volunteers and a number of their trusty puppers covered the full length and breadth of the Vale. A nice illustration of community spirit.
Gasbusters
May 16, 2026
Our colleagues at Gasbusters, a Toronto-based volunteer advocacy group, are working to ban gas-powered leaf blowers and similar two-stroke landscaping equipment. It’s vastly more complicated to accomplish than one might have hoped, but the fight continues.
By choosing quieter, cleaner alternatives – or simply postponing non-essential yard work – we can all help reduce pollution when it matters most.
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.
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.
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