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Islington United Church

25 Burnhamthorpe Road 

Friday Nov 8th: 3 pm - 8 pm

Saturday Nov 9th: 9 am - Noon

Note : Pre-registration is required

Etobicoke York : Wed Nov 20th 6 pm - 8 pm

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City-Wide : Fri Nov 22nd 10 am - 12 pm

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The City of Toronto Planning Division is undertaking Phase 2 of its consultation on the Avenues Policy Review, which is one part of the Housing Action Plan (HAP). 

Why this is important: The City is considering designating streets such as Kipling, Islington and parts of Royal York as 'Avenues'.  

This could allow for buildings of up to 11 storeys to be built with minimal side or rear setbacks from the neighbouring properties.

For more information about the a  Housing Action Plan: Avenues, Mid-rise and Mixed Use Areas Study, please go to the project page at www.toronto.ca/HAPavenues. 

You can also find the proposed directions for the Avenues Policy Review in the proposals report that was adopted by the Planning and Housing Committee on February 28, 2024.

 Mabelle Food Program is in urgent need of egg cartons for one dozen eggs. We give a dozen eggs to each client who comes for food but we cannot do this without cartons to put the eggs into. 

Please collect and bring your egg cartons to Islington United Church [25 Burnhamthorpe Rd] and place in the bin outside of the Stewart East Hall.  

Share your experiences and insights on the needs and priorities for recreation spaces and parks. 

Please click HERE for more information and to access the survey 

Deadline : December 18, 2024. 

Toronto’s recreation facilities and parks offer communities spaces to play, connect, learn, exercise and celebrate. The Parkland Strategy and Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan (formerly the Facilities Master Plan) are 20-year plans that guide the growth and investment in these spaces across the city. 

Every five years, these plans are reviewed to ensure they continue to meet the changing needs and priorities of residents and reflect updates in population, policies and funding

Starting in early October, all the local roads and laneways within Etobicoke-Lakeshore will have a new speed limit of 30 km/h. 

The City will be posting signs at the entry and exit points (“gateway points”) of the neighbourhoods where the speed limit will be reduced, and installing stencils on the road surface at the gateway points to raise awareness and alert motorists in advance.

Two Fourplexes Proposed for 1090 Kipling Ave

A proposal has been submitted to build two fourplexes [total of eight units] at 1090 Kipling Ave.  This development would replace the current single unit dwelling.

Due to a combination of minor variances, including reducing side and back setbacks, and height of first floor, on July 18th 2024 the Committee of Adjustment refused this development proposal.

Subsequently the Developer submitted an appeal to the Toronto Local Appeals Board  [TLAB].  The hearing is scheduled for Nov 14, 2024.  

For more information please click HERE

The IRRA has received word that the property owner of 1006 and 1008 Kipling Ave is considering submitting a Zoning Review Application as the first step toward building a 7 storey, 46 residential unit apartment building.

More information about this possible development will be posted as it becomes available.

Unfortunately many of our members experienced significant flooding from the storm on July 16th. 

What is of particular concern is that this type of incident appears to be happening with increasingly frequency.

Please click HERE for information from the City of Toronto about what to do if your basement is flooded, and what steps you can take to try and mitigate the problem in the future

Ever see an overflowing public garbage can or damaged sidewalk etc and think "Someone should tell the City about that..."?

Make that 'someone' you!

The Toronto 311 website is a 24/7 user friendly way to submit service and maintenance requests to the City.  

Together we can make our neighbourhood the BEST place to live, work and play!

Let's Green our Neighbourhood!

 Planting trees contributes to improving physical and mental health, and mitigating extreme heat, air pollution, and other environmental hazards. Because over 55 per cent of Toronto is privately owned, homeowners, landowners and non-profit organizations are encouraged to participate in tree planting and stewardship efforts on private property.

The City is investing in tree planting and stewardship on private land to help enhance and expand our urban forest, and to improve the health of the environment. With some of the greatest potential on private land, everyone’s help is needed to reach our 40 per cent canopy cover target.

These programs support partnerships and collaborations with homeowners, landowners and not-for-profit organizations that advance the City’s strategic priorities to invest in people and neighbourhoods, and to tackle climate change and build resilience.

Click HERE for more information

How To Report Dangerous Driving

If you witness dangerous driving such as:  speeding,  ignoring stop signs, going through red lights or illegal turning, you are encouraged to report it to Toronto Police Services so they are made aware of the problem and take action if possible.  

Note: while a location of the incident is required, specific details about the vehicle[s] such as make, model or licence plate number is not.

Click HERE for more information and to submit at report.

Together we can make our neighbourhood a safer place to live, work and play!