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Committee of Adjustment Hearing 

Thurs Feb 12th; 9:30 am

Etobicoke Civic Centre 

399 The West Mall

Revised plans for the Distrikt Development project at Burnhamthorpe Rd and Burnhamthorpe Cres have been submitted to the City for approval.

The key changes are:

• Increase of units from 82 to 116 (change of 34)
• Decrease of parking spaces from 136 to 81 (change of 55)
• There are 'slight changes' to building envelope to allow for an elevator.
• It appears that the units will be one, two and three bedroom apartments

Please click HERE for more information

City-wide Town Halls:

Thurs Feb 12th [In person]
6:30–8:30 p.m.
Location: Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2
Format: In-person presentation followed by a town hall discussion.

Some of the zoning changes are required as the City must update its zoning to match new Provincial rules. However, we want to hear from you about:

• design elements like building shape, setbacks and lot coverage that may impact development;
• implementation approaches for increased densities while supporting the City’s objectives for building design, public space, and sustainability; and
• detailed boundaries where P/MTSA zoning standards will apply.

Because both Islington and Kipling have been designated MTSA's, these changes could have a dramatic impact upon our neighbourhood.

Please click HERE for more information.

An application has been received by the City for development of 1006 - 1008 Kipling Ave

The proposed development comprises a

• 7-storey (23.55 metre), 

• 46-unit apartment building, containing 2 studio units (4%), 

• 21 one-bedroom units (46%), 

•  23 two-bedroom units (50%).,

• A single-storey residential accessory building is proposed in the rear that contains 4 additional studio units. 

Please click HERE for more information

The City of Toronto has launched a public survey as part of the City’s Tree Maintenance Review. 

This review is being led by an independent, third‑party consultant and is looking at how the City maintains street and park trees, with the goal of identifying opportunities for improvement.

The survey is open to anyone who lives and/or works in Toronto, and we encourage residents and community groups with an interest in trees, neighbourhood livability, and the urban canopy to participate. 

Survey Deadline : Feb 28th

It takes less than 10 minutes to complete.

The survey asks about:

• Your experiences with City tree maintenance
• What matters most to you in how City‑owned trees are maintained
• Potential new tree maintenance initiatives

Your feedback will help inform future decisions about how City‑owned trees are cared for across Toronto.

More information about the Tree Maintenance Review is available here: Tree Maintenance Review – City of Toronto

One of the key issues in our neighbourhood is unsafe driving.

This issue is only to get worse with all the new developments being built.

The IRRA Board has been informed that the best action to take is to report the behaviour to the Toronto Police Service.

If speeding, ignoring of stop signs or other dangerous driving behaviour is happening on your area the IRRA  encourages you to submit an Ongoing Local Neighbourhood Traffic Complaint.

Submitting a complaint is a straight forward process for which you do not need to know a specific vehicle.

Collectively, let's become a squeaky wheel that the TPS has a hard time ignoring!

4875 Dundas, just west of Rabba Application to replace 10-storey apartment with 45-storey condo, refused by the City, is being appealed at OLT.  The City and developer are in mediation.   The City will oppose the application at the OLT in April 2026.

Dunkip Park (north east corner of Dundas & Kipling)

 As reported by City Staff:

We are finalizing technical details and preparing contract documents for Dunkip park. Tender for construction is anticipated in Winter/Spring 2026, with construction expected to begin in Summer 2026. We anticipate park completion in Fall 2027.

Removal of bike lanes on Bloor

On October 9th the Provincial Government announced that work would advance to restore vehicle lanes on a 500m portion of Bloor St W west of Islington subway, between Clissold Road and Resurrection Rd.   The road will be reconfigured to maintain the bike lanes while restoring a lane of vehicle traffic.  The project is supposed to be completed by mid-December.

Cloverdale “Clove” condo development (33 storeys & 9 storeys, over 600 units) 

 cancelled; less than 10% sales

 The City of Toronto has developed a Committee of Adjustment Participation Handbook  to make it easier for applicants, neighbours, and the public to understand and participate in the Committee of Adjustment (CoA) process.

The handbook explains how to apply for a minor variance or consent, respond to a Public Hearing Notice, prepare for a public hearing, and understand everyone’s roles and responsibilities. The handbook also includes tips, examples, FAQs, and links to related resources.

You can view the handbook here: Committee of Adjustment Participation Handbook

Sunshine Therapy Dogs 

Are you a community-minded dog owner with an affectionate pup who’s got a lot of love to share? Embark on new and rewarding adventures as a Sunshine Therapy Dog today! 

Sunshine Therapy Dogs, a non profit organization that provides visits from loving dogs and their owners to schools, organizations and community groups is actively looking for friendly dogs and their friendly owners in the Etobicoke, Toronto, Peel, Halton and Hamilton areas.

Please click HERE for more information

Tell them Quinn sent you!

The City of Toronto has secured 3838 Bloor St. W. for use as a municipal shelter 

With plans to open in 2028, and have approximately 65 spaces, it will provide critical services to help women experiencing homelessness gain stability and work toward permanent housing.

Please click HERE for more information.

Residential property owners need to let the City of Toronto know every year whether your property is occupied or vacant.

Deadline : April 30, 2026

A property is not vacant, and the Vacant Home Tax will not apply if:

• It is your principal residence
• It is the principle residence of a family member, friend or other permitted occupant
• It is occupied by a tenant.

Please click HERE for more information and to make your 2025 Declaration of Occupancy Status

The City has identified five bridges at the Gardiner Expressway, which serve Etobicoke residents, that will soon begin critical construction work to ensure they remain in a state of good repair. This is part of the next stage of the Gardiner Expressway Strategic Rehabilitation Plan.

Please click HERE for more information

 Key parts of the work and planned restrictions are as follows:
 

• Westbound Gardiner Expressway from Park Lawn Road to Grand Avenue will be reduced from four lanes to three lanes, from April 2025 to May 2026.

• Kipling Avenue and Islington Avenue will be reduced from three lanes in each direction to two lanes in each direction where they pass over the Gardiner Expressway for approximately eight months, from April 2025 to November 2025. There will be occasional temporary overnight lane and ramp closures on the Gardiner Expressway beneath Kipling Avenue and Islington Avenue.

• There will be a full closure of the Park Lawn Road on-ramp to westbound Gardiner Expressway to replace the single-lane bridge that carries ramp traffic over Mimico Creek, from November 2025 to April 2026.

• Park Lawn Road, where it passes under the Gardiner Expressway, will have single lane reductions, with three lanes maintained at all times. This work is estimated to last approximately four months with timing to be determined later. These lane reductions will not occur at the same time as the closure of the Park Lawn Road on-ramp to the westbound Gardiner Expressway.