I have used the auto repair and body shop on many occasions. IMO very honest shop the does good work at very good prices. This shop is very busy. I highly recommend going early in the am for faster service
You can't come on to this site and post slanderous / libelous comments without proof. I have no issues with people disagreeing with our current councillor (I certainly do on some issues) and posting criticisms (when they are on-topic), but you can't just make things up and post them here. This goes against this web site's Code of Conduct, and probably breaks Canadian laws too.
I have used 1 four 0 nine Inc and I really liked the owner, Li. As a female car owner, I hate going to any auto shops as I feel like they are ready to take advantage. I did not feel this way when dealing with Li. He was honest, and straight to the point. My boyfriend also used them and really likes them.
There is a code of conduct on this site Jack that you must abide by it. You cannot come on to the site and smear people as you do in your post above. There are lot of rumours around the community about you and your obession with vigils, but they are never posted on this site because they have to be factual and corrrect. Why do you think there is one rule for you and another for everyone else? You comments about the Councillor are just over the top and again point to clear evidence why you cannot be trusted to moderate an all candidates forum. If you are so bent on letting the residents decide, why don't residents get to coose the moderator?
Just a statement about the candidates and big business. During the last election I was invited to attend a special function at someone's house to meet Simon Wookey. I never went. I found it disgusting that he decided that it would be a good idea to sit in someone's house and invite a select few to come and meet him and not go out and meet those that would potentially vote for him. I am waiting to see how many candidates actually campaign this time around. I am a stay at home mother and I can honsetly say that Adam Giambrone is the only candidate that I saw going door to door.
Interesting to hear that Michael Monastyrskyj sees "Kevin" as "not a serious candidate for city councillor". I think Mr. Kevin Beaulieu will have a lot to offer in the candidates' debates and I am particularly interested in hearing how he is any different from our current disgraced city councillor, Mr. Adam Giambrone. :)
In all seriousness, I take particular umbrage at anyone deciding for the voters in ward 18 who is a legitimate candidate. Being offered and able to make an informed and open choice of political representation is the fundamental element of a true democracy. This is precisely why I think ALL candidates should be offered the opportunity to present their ideas to the public in as many forums as possible. For far too long, politics has been an insiders club where incumbents and only those with strong party ties or big corporate or union backing gave the members only club an extreme advantage. Voter apathy has been terrible in our ward (only 35% voted last time) and perhaps it is precisely because constituents did not perceive a real difference or choice.
Yes, I admit my candidacy is not the same as those with Liberal, NDP or Green party ties. I am not independently wealthy nor do I have big business ties. Candidates can spend up to about $30,000 on their campaigns according to municipal election laws, (which coincidentally is the same annual income that about one-third of the people in our ward earn). Do the many people in our ward who are low income not deserve a choice of a person who knows the challenges of such a life?
One statement by Michael that needs refuting is: "Free speech is an essential civil right, but that liberty doesn't include an automatic right to a platform". I would suggest people do research on where the new social media is taking us. Facebook, twitter, weblogs, etc are all being pummeled in use by the so-called 'non-fringe' candidates who already have mainstream platforms of their own. At any time, I am even painfully free to hear where mayoral candidates had lunch or what their favourite tv shows are. Just yesterday, a new venture started to give a voice to truly local, street level issues: http://openfile.ca/ The world is changing fast and old thinking needs a re-think.
Mr. Monastyrskyj is of course to decide who he supports at any time, but it would be nice if he gave me a chance to present my ideas before he ruled on them.
I hope others woud extend the same courtesy.
Jack, I don't know what DIG IN is going to do and neither do I care. However, I'm saying as a matter of principle community groups have no obligation to invite fringe candidates to their meetings. People who like Ken Wood can contact him themselves or if they are really committed can organize meetings for him. Ken has a right to run and campaign, but no one is obliged to give him their time and attention. That's how democracy works.
I strongly disagree with the notion that every person who runs for office should be given a chance to explain his positions in the media or at community meetings. Free speech is an essential civil right, but that liberty doesn't include an automatic right to a platform. Journalists and community groups are justified in ignoring candidates they can't take seriously.
Some candidates have no hope of winning and worse, have no useful or interesting ideas. They deserve to be ignored. Of course, people will disagree on who is or isn't a fringe candidate. I'm not much involved with DIG IN these days, but if I were, I would be against giving Kevin Wood equal time with Kevin Beaulieu or Ann Bailao who I see as the main contenders. Frank De Jong and Hema Vyas don't seem quite as competitive but I think their candidacies are strong enough to deserve some attention.
Kevin Wood on the other hand means well, but has no chance of winning. Having seen how he behaved the last time he went to a DIG IN meeting and having read many of his postings on the DIG IN listserv from which he was expelled, I think spending a meeting talking to him would be a poor use of DIG IN's time. Others may disagree and they are free to organize their own meetings where Kevin can speak.
I realize my comments may sound harsh. I don't have anything against Kevin as a private citizen. I just don't think he is a serious candidate for city councillor.
I would hope that DIGIN will also offer the same opportunity to have a conversation with the other seven candidates who are currently registered to run for city councillor in our ward:
Bailão, Ana
De Jong, Frank
Le, Nha
Russell, Kirk
Triolo, Jack
Vyas, Hema
Wood, Ken
It is well known that DIGIN's Dyan Marie has strongly endorsed and supported our current disgraced councillor, Adam Giambrone. Is DIGN politically partisan towards only NDP candidates?
The Cabbagetown BIA is not a linear shape but I would think that Bloor street will probably develop as a higher density residential area with some stores while Dupont has the potential to become an actual retail strip like it once was. The bike lanes along Dupont have really helped slow down traffic and encourage non-driving which helps dead zones come back to life; become a destination rather than a freeway to somewhere else. There are strong anchors along Dupont like the Library and BMO and the puppet store but it will take a few more brave souls (and I think it will happen) before you have enough people to form a BIA.
With regard to Katie's comment. I think that might be part of the issue. That is which part of the Triangle is more deserving of the BIA's attention? Dupont St. with its potential as a commercial- residential strip? Or Dundas West south of Bloor, which needs a little TLC?. So many issues, so little time!
I am a pianist and teacher that just moved to the neighbourhood. Just want to put out the word that I am currently accepting students -big and small, beginners and experienced.
I am an active performer with over ten years of teaching experience and am an inspiring and personable teacher! Please email me if you have any questions or would like to set up a free consultation/interview.
Hey Mike, I still think it's good idea. I have a suggestion. Why don't you go to the business along Dupont street. Lets say from Lansdowne going west till Dundas st west and introduce yourself to the businesses and tell them what you want to do, regarding the BIA.
I know Alex Ling the founder of the Bloor Street West BIA, which a fountain was named after him on Bloor and Jane. We both belong to the same committee. We are actually doing a fund raiser on the Mothers Day weekend to raise money to send kids to camp. I can give you the name of the new chair if you want, for some suggestion. ideas or pointers. JF
Hey Michael, I think the ball is in your court on the BIA idea. I doubt that most people visiting the site are either commercial property owners or run a business in the neighbourhood.
I know that Vic is happy to plug area businesses on the site and his idea of a Business Directory is just another part of his effort to encourage and boost business in the neighbourhood.
While lots of people in the area are involved in local community causes, a BIA is a strictly commercial venture. For many people in the area like me who operate their business from home, a BIA would not include us.
Thanks for the feedback regarding a BIA for the Junction Triangle. I is clear from some comments that BIA is being confused with something else. While a Business Directory would be a good idea for people to quckly find out about their fave business, a BIA is an initiative really INVENTED by our Bloor West neighbours. They organised the world's first Business Improvement Association. It involves a minimum of 15 businesses contributing to a fund (monthly I think) that is administered by the City and allows those who contribute, access to funds for such things as beautification projects, facade improvement funding, new sign posts and so on. We are thin in the local business department but why not find out who would be in and who isn't interested? Thanks. Michael
I have used the auto repair and body shop on many occasions. IMO very honest shop the does good work at very good prices. This shop is very busy. I highly recommend going early in the am for faster service
You can't come on to this site and post slanderous / libelous comments without proof. I have no issues with people disagreeing with our current councillor (I certainly do on some issues) and posting criticisms (when they are on-topic), but you can't just make things up and post them here. This goes against this web site's Code of Conduct, and probably breaks Canadian laws too.
Take that kind of stuff somewhere else.
I have used 1 four 0 nine Inc and I really liked the owner, Li. As a female car owner, I hate going to any auto shops as I feel like they are ready to take advantage. I did not feel this way when dealing with Li. He was honest, and straight to the point. My boyfriend also used them and really likes them.
There is a code of conduct on this site Jack that you must abide by it. You cannot come on to the site and smear people as you do in your post above. There are lot of rumours around the community about you and your obession with vigils, but they are never posted on this site because they have to be factual and corrrect. Why do you think there is one rule for you and another for everyone else? You comments about the Councillor are just over the top and again point to clear evidence why you cannot be trusted to moderate an all candidates forum. If you are so bent on letting the residents decide, why don't residents get to coose the moderator?
Just a statement about the candidates and big business. During the last election I was invited to attend a special function at someone's house to meet Simon Wookey. I never went. I found it disgusting that he decided that it would be a good idea to sit in someone's house and invite a select few to come and meet him and not go out and meet those that would potentially vote for him. I am waiting to see how many candidates actually campaign this time around. I am a stay at home mother and I can honsetly say that Adam Giambrone is the only candidate that I saw going door to door.
Interesting to hear that Michael Monastyrskyj sees "Kevin" as "not a serious candidate for city councillor". I think Mr. Kevin Beaulieu will have a lot to offer in the candidates' debates and I am particularly interested in hearing how he is any different from our current disgraced city councillor, Mr. Adam Giambrone. :)
In all seriousness, I take particular umbrage at anyone deciding for the voters in ward 18 who is a legitimate candidate. Being offered and able to make an informed and open choice of political representation is the fundamental element of a true democracy. This is precisely why I think ALL candidates should be offered the opportunity to present their ideas to the public in as many forums as possible. For far too long, politics has been an insiders club where incumbents and only those with strong party ties or big corporate or union backing gave the members only club an extreme advantage. Voter apathy has been terrible in our ward (only 35% voted last time) and perhaps it is precisely because constituents did not perceive a real difference or choice.
Yes, I admit my candidacy is not the same as those with Liberal, NDP or Green party ties. I am not independently wealthy nor do I have big business ties. Candidates can spend up to about $30,000 on their campaigns according to municipal election laws, (which coincidentally is the same annual income that about one-third of the people in our ward earn). Do the many people in our ward who are low income not deserve a choice of a person who knows the challenges of such a life?
One statement by Michael that needs refuting is: "Free speech is an essential civil right, but that liberty doesn't include an automatic right to a platform". I would suggest people do research on where the new social media is taking us. Facebook, twitter, weblogs, etc are all being pummeled in use by the so-called 'non-fringe' candidates who already have mainstream platforms of their own. At any time, I am even painfully free to hear where mayoral candidates had lunch or what their favourite tv shows are. Just yesterday, a new venture started to give a voice to truly local, street level issues: http://openfile.ca/ The world is changing fast and old thinking needs a re-think.
Mr. Monastyrskyj is of course to decide who he supports at any time, but it would be nice if he gave me a chance to present my ideas before he ruled on them.
I hope others woud extend the same courtesy.
Thank you.
Ken Wood Candidate for City Council for Ward 18 Davenport
kenwood@bell.net
website: http://davenportdemocracy.blogspot.com/
Jack, I don't know what DIG IN is going to do and neither do I care. However, I'm saying as a matter of principle community groups have no obligation to invite fringe candidates to their meetings. People who like Ken Wood can contact him themselves or if they are really committed can organize meetings for him. Ken has a right to run and campaign, but no one is obliged to give him their time and attention. That's how democracy works.
I should have proofread more carefully. I meant KEN Wood, not Kevin.
I strongly disagree with the notion that every person who runs for office should be given a chance to explain his positions in the media or at community meetings. Free speech is an essential civil right, but that liberty doesn't include an automatic right to a platform. Journalists and community groups are justified in ignoring candidates they can't take seriously.
Some candidates have no hope of winning and worse, have no useful or interesting ideas. They deserve to be ignored. Of course, people will disagree on who is or isn't a fringe candidate. I'm not much involved with DIG IN these days, but if I were, I would be against giving Kevin Wood equal time with Kevin Beaulieu or Ann Bailao who I see as the main contenders. Frank De Jong and Hema Vyas don't seem quite as competitive but I think their candidacies are strong enough to deserve some attention.
Kevin Wood on the other hand means well, but has no chance of winning. Having seen how he behaved the last time he went to a DIG IN meeting and having read many of his postings on the DIG IN listserv from which he was expelled, I think spending a meeting talking to him would be a poor use of DIG IN's time. Others may disagree and they are free to organize their own meetings where Kevin can speak.
I realize my comments may sound harsh. I don't have anything against Kevin as a private citizen. I just don't think he is a serious candidate for city councillor.
In the last few months they have had Hema Vyas and Ana Bailao as guests, so I think they might be working through the whole list.
I would hope that DIGIN will also offer the same opportunity to have a conversation with the other seven candidates who are currently registered to run for city councillor in our ward:
Bailão, Ana
De Jong, Frank
Le, Nha
Russell, Kirk
Triolo, Jack
Vyas, Hema
Wood, Ken
It is well known that DIGIN's Dyan Marie has strongly endorsed and supported our current disgraced councillor, Adam Giambrone. Is DIGN politically partisan towards only NDP candidates?
Hooray!!!
Count me in - would love to be a part of something like that - will check their website.
That's good to know since there are a few little businesses dotted around and not just existing on Dupont, like Yasi's.
The Cabbagetown BIA is not a linear shape but I would think that Bloor street will probably develop as a higher density residential area with some stores while Dupont has the potential to become an actual retail strip like it once was. The bike lanes along Dupont have really helped slow down traffic and encourage non-driving which helps dead zones come back to life; become a destination rather than a freeway to somewhere else. There are strong anchors along Dupont like the Library and BMO and the puppet store but it will take a few more brave souls (and I think it will happen) before you have enough people to form a BIA.
With regard to Katie's comment. I think that might be part of the issue. That is which part of the Triangle is more deserving of the BIA's attention? Dupont St. with its potential as a commercial- residential strip? Or Dundas West south of Bloor, which needs a little TLC?. So many issues, so little time!
Yeah looks like the BIA thing has to start at the grassroots level with a tough crowd to convince!
I noticed it's on the "Goodbye" page of her website.
What's your e-mail address Stephanie?
Kevin Beaulieu is now officially registered, and another name showed up on the list today: Kirk Russell.
Eight candidates. Getting crowded!
Hi Fellow Junction Triangle-ers!
I am a pianist and teacher that just moved to the neighbourhood. Just want to put out the word that I am currently accepting students -big and small, beginners and experienced.
I am an active performer with over ten years of teaching experience and am an inspiring and personable teacher! Please email me if you have any questions or would like to set up a free consultation/interview.
Looking forward to meeting you all!
Stephanie Chua
M.Mus., Artist Diploma, B.Mus.
I was just wondering about a BIA's perimeter. Does a BIA have to be linear, Dupont Street, or can it be triangular, other businesses in the JT?
Hey Mike, I still think it's good idea. I have a suggestion. Why don't you go to the business along Dupont street. Lets say from Lansdowne going west till Dundas st west and introduce yourself to the businesses and tell them what you want to do, regarding the BIA.
I know Alex Ling the founder of the Bloor Street West BIA, which a fountain was named after him on Bloor and Jane. We both belong to the same committee. We are actually doing a fund raiser on the Mothers Day weekend to raise money to send kids to camp. I can give you the name of the new chair if you want, for some suggestion. ideas or pointers. JF
http://www.toronto-bia.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategor...
http://www.toronto.ca/mayor_miller/gallery/people/pages/alex_ling.htm
Hey Michael, I think the ball is in your court on the BIA idea. I doubt that most people visiting the site are either commercial property owners or run a business in the neighbourhood.
I know that Vic is happy to plug area businesses on the site and his idea of a Business Directory is just another part of his effort to encourage and boost business in the neighbourhood.
While lots of people in the area are involved in local community causes, a BIA is a strictly commercial venture. For many people in the area like me who operate their business from home, a BIA would not include us.
Thanks for the feedback regarding a BIA for the Junction Triangle. I is clear from some comments that BIA is being confused with something else. While a Business Directory would be a good idea for people to quckly find out about their fave business, a BIA is an initiative really INVENTED by our Bloor West neighbours. They organised the world's first Business Improvement Association. It involves a minimum of 15 businesses contributing to a fund (monthly I think) that is administered by the City and allows those who contribute, access to funds for such things as beautification projects, facade improvement funding, new sign posts and so on. We are thin in the local business department but why not find out who would be in and who isn't interested? Thanks. Michael