I saw the car dealership was packing it in tonight. It's almost an entirely empty lot. Around 8pm, there were a few guys getting ready to take the trailer down.
Went today for the first time. Had the veal sandwich which was great and the price was very good. The staff their is top notch. Very friendly and great atmosphere. The coffee was great too...overall a great experience and I will be back.
I was asked by Jen Georgopoulos to send a message on her behalf.
Below you will find an email she sent to the Presidents of Just for fun Sporting Club, who is Jen's land lord. After Brett sending out a concern email regarding 213 Sterling Rd. I decided to send Jen the email like I told Brett I would, so Jen decided to check it out like she promised. You can see by her email below she was quite concern, not only in her email, but she also told me on the phone that she was ready to find a new location for the students of her school.
My involvment. The CPLC(community police liaison commitee) of the 11 division to which I am a member of is having a contest were students/kids who live with-in the 11 division boundaries can win free memberships to the Circus School. Centre of Gravity has graciously offered to give 5 free memberships to students, contest and rules should be in the Villager Paper this week.
Now to get back to Jen. You will see she emailed the Presidents of the Sporting Club who is her landlord and in turn Andy asked the owner of 213 Sterling rd regarding the concern Brett and the Perth/Sterling Residence Association had with the property. Below you will read Jen's asking Andy the President/Land and he responding back. JF
Hi Addy,
Should I/we be worried about contaminants at 213 Sterling Rd? Is there any
truth to the concerns brought to our attention by yesterdays emails?
The safety of our children is, of course, top priority.
Hey Jen,
I brought it to the attention of the owners and i was reassured by the
owners of the building that they have taken the proper measures to
ensure its safe for use. I also checked with the city before i signed
the lease to see if it was zoned for physical activities (basketball
school) and so on and it is.
It’s Day 9 of the 100 Day Survey to determine what features and services Junction Triangle residents would like to see in a bigger local library.
After a week of “polling”, a quick summary of the ideas and comments reveals that lots of folks want more computer work stations and a dedicated space for reading. A larger area for children and a bigger collection of materials is also popular.
There is a wide variety of ideas with people suggesting everything from a green roof with an outdoor reading patio, an interactive media centre and a space for local artists to display their work.
The most interesting idea of the last week comes from a respondent who wants “a tunnel to the chicken place.” We’re presuming that this is the same person who indicated they would visit the library more often if there was “free chicken.”
You can help the Junction Triangle Library grow with your ideas and comments, please take a moment to complete the survey.
Isn't this the same building that is being used as a gym? Doesn't the TCSSC run sports through here? I see that there's always floor hockey and dodge ball activities. These, I assume, would be considered recreational!? The building is not being used for industry, except for the wood working shop I believe.
Is there any indication that the owner has ensured that this building is in accordance to MOE legislation?
Hi there,
What a great idea. I would love to help out. I will definitely participate by running and I'm more than happy to help plan, depending on my work load.
The meeting on Tuesday evening at St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Cathloic Church started with great news from Councillor Bailao about the $1.1-million contribution to the Junction Triangle Library Expansion Fund. The money comes from development fees for the Fuse condo project just underway at Lansdowne and Dupont.
Toronto Star columnist and Editor-in-chief of King West magazine Karen von Hahn made an excellent presentation about some recent Toronto Public Library expansion projects. Karen noted the contrast in styles between the classic Carnegie libraries that dot the city with new, modern libraries that are open, vibrant living spaces like the Bloor/Gladstone, Cedarbrae and Jane/Sheppard branches.
The question and answer session covered a range of topics and suggestions. One person asked if the library could have a specialized collection that would make it a destination branch.
There were a couple of questions about the possibility of having a meeting space at the library that could be used after hours. One person asked if children could be included in the design process for the renovated/new library building. Someone asked if there was a way to reach out to cultural groups and include them in the facility - something like a display or performance space?
There was an interesting suggestion about establishing a closer connection between the local schools (since their library budgets are shrinking) and the library. An intranet connection to the librarian and a computer terminal to search for TPL material in each school library.
The final question of the evening was about potential construction. What would happen to the library during the reno? Anne Bailey from the TPL replied that they would offer limited programs in the community and possibly increase bookmobile service during this period.
I agree -- the food is really good. I'm getting hungry just thinking about their pad thai. Mmmmm, pad thai.... Also, the meal for two really feeds three people, and the interior is cozy, attractive, and clean. I would also recommend it.
back to GTBT for tea again today...Juan makes those of us with little ones feel very, very welcomed. a great addition to the hood. will be a regular visitor.
Consultants reports are dime a dozen and in some cases like with Rob Ford they are preordained to fit an existing ideology. The KMPG studies were considered by most to be leading on their scope and somewhat rigged to a "Sygma 6" management way of looking at the world (which is a methodology that I don't agree with in terms of measuring value.) . Cutting everything by 10% is just an arbitrary number that Rob Ford pulled from his hat and these studies about finding "efficiencies" is just cover to make cuts whether they are needed or not.
First off:
"DPRA’s report does not precisely explain how it arrived at its rankings of branch performance. A company official did not respond to a request for comment." First alarm bell has gone off for me. If you cant explain your criteria then your report should be tossed.
Second:
The report created a list "identifying 14 specific “underperforming” branches for “consolidation.” Alarm bell goes off again as what exactly is the definition of an underpreforming branch? If you look at the list most of the branches are the small local ones with small circulations. These consultants probably got paid a whack of our money and just looked at the 14 smallest branches and that's it. Wow what a study. Actual library stats show that the Perth Dupont branch is seeing large increases in circulation and usage so obviously it is getting busier. "Underperorming"? Compared to what?
Third:
I guess these branches would be sold off and the money put into general revenue. Oh I think I know what the actual criteria for this study was. : )
Eventually people will figure out Ford's shell game and people will see that City Government is not a business and cannot be run like a business and these daft consultant reports will go on to a shelf like most do, never see the light of day again. The best news though is this:
"The recommendation is certain to be ignored. City council emphatically rejected any branch closures after another consulting firm suggested them in the summer."
I've heard a few rave reviews of their pies, so finally stopped to pick one up after work today. Just finished a couple of slices of Bumbleberry Pie and it was awesome. I see more pie consumption in my near future.
"A consulting firm hired to assess the efficiency of the city’s library system has recommended closing 14 branches.
The recommendation is certain to be ignored. City council emphatically rejected any branch closures after another consulting firm suggested them in the summer.
That firm, KPMG, made a general suggestion of branch closures as part of a cursory analysis of the library system. The second firm, DPRA, was far more detailed in its analysis and recommendations, identifying 14 specific “underperforming” branches for “consolidation.”
The branches are Swansea, Todmorden Room, Davenport, Victoria Village, Evelyn Gregory, Long Branch, Mount Pleasant, Humber Bay, Pleasantview, Jones, Taylor, Queen/Saulter, St.Clair/Silverthorn, and Perth/Dupont."
Emphasis is mine. It's important to note that these were a consultant's suggestions, not the City's, and that it's highly unlikely at this point that any branch closure will happen.
Thanks too to Karen Von Hahn who was last nights guest speaker and Anne Bailey from the Library who answered many questions. Thanks too to the residents who came out and shared their ideas. Carmen Martino's stories about some of the Patrons were great.
The big news from last night's library meeting is the announcement of a $1.1-million contribution to the expansion fund of the Perth/Dupont branch. The money comes from a development fee for the new condo project at Lansdowne and Dupont. The contribution guarantees that significant renovations will happen at the library. The money comes courtesy of Councillor Bailao who steered the funds toward our project. Thank you Ana!! This is a huge first step.
Regardless of age a healthy Library leads to a healthy community. Come on out Tuesday night to hear some great discussion about the value of libraries and throw your 2 cents worth in too. By supporting library expansion we are supporting our community.
I really expected to see something here on June's before this.
I was there on the last night, and it was sad. The owner, Sandy, and the landlord could not come to a mutual decision that allowed June's to continue as the great neighbourhood business that it was. It was a unique spot on the Dupont strip, and was one of the few local desitinations that were appealing for many residents. People talke of how they would tell friends outside the hood to meet them at Junes, the theatre company that would go there after shows, or just having a close, walking distance place to go to that was warm, inviting and appropriately social. Ahhhhhh - June's! How we miss you - and how sad that the prior comment might end up being true about the property and the space being untennable to long term tenants. I hope we are wrong on that point - go with the wind, Sandy... Rest in peace, June Harlowe's...
Its the latest in the ongoing saga at tht location. Landord v tenant. It is (after our spot at Boo's) the best location in the 'hood with the patio facing west. Rumour has it that a lease is not an option for that space and the results are usually an empty space within 18 months. Sorry to see it go but that location will NEVER be realised. Boo's is still the place to go.
I live in the Elsie Lane development. Just thought I'd add to the bit about 'noise' ... keep in mind that there is a scrapyard adjacent to the property that can get a bit noisy (they usually start around 8pm and finish up by 4pm, usually monday through saturday).
I saw the car dealership was packing it in tonight. It's almost an entirely empty lot. Around 8pm, there were a few guys getting ready to take the trailer down.
Went today for the first time. Had the veal sandwich which was great and the price was very good. The staff their is top notch. Very friendly and great atmosphere. The coffee was great too...overall a great experience and I will be back.
GREAT FOOD at GREAT PRICES!!!!
I would be very into playing chess! It would be great to have a chess night.
Thanks
I was asked by Jen Georgopoulos to send a message on her behalf.
Below you will find an email she sent to the Presidents of Just for fun Sporting Club, who is Jen's land lord. After Brett sending out a concern email regarding 213 Sterling Rd. I decided to send Jen the email like I told Brett I would, so Jen decided to check it out like she promised. You can see by her email below she was quite concern, not only in her email, but she also told me on the phone that she was ready to find a new location for the students of her school.
My involvment. The CPLC(community police liaison commitee) of the 11 division to which I am a member of is having a contest were students/kids who live with-in the 11 division boundaries can win free memberships to the Circus School. Centre of Gravity has graciously offered to give 5 free memberships to students, contest and rules should be in the Villager Paper this week.
Now to get back to Jen. You will see she emailed the Presidents of the Sporting Club who is her landlord and in turn Andy asked the owner of 213 Sterling rd regarding the concern Brett and the Perth/Sterling Residence Association had with the property. Below you will read Jen's asking Andy the President/Land and he responding back. JF
Hi Addy,
Should I/we be worried about contaminants at 213 Sterling Rd? Is there any
truth to the concerns brought to our attention by yesterdays emails?
The safety of our children is, of course, top priority.
Hey Jen,
I brought it to the attention of the owners and i was reassured by the
owners of the building that they have taken the proper measures to
ensure its safe for use. I also checked with the city before i signed
the lease to see if it was zoned for physical activities (basketball
school) and so on and it is.
Cheers,
Aditya "Addy" Mahadeo
President
213 Sterling Rd, Unit 100
Toronto, On
M6R-2B9
http://www.blogto.com/toronto/the_best_indoor_sports_fields_in_toronto/
It’s Day 9 of the 100 Day Survey to determine what features and services Junction Triangle residents would like to see in a bigger local library.
After a week of “polling”, a quick summary of the ideas and comments reveals that lots of folks want more computer work stations and a dedicated space for reading. A larger area for children and a bigger collection of materials is also popular.
There is a wide variety of ideas with people suggesting everything from a green roof with an outdoor reading patio, an interactive media centre and a space for local artists to display their work.
The most interesting idea of the last week comes from a respondent who wants “a tunnel to the chicken place.” We’re presuming that this is the same person who indicated they would visit the library more often if there was “free chicken.”
You can help the Junction Triangle Library grow with your ideas and comments, please take a moment to complete the survey.
Isn't this the same building that is being used as a gym? Doesn't the TCSSC run sports through here? I see that there's always floor hockey and dodge ball activities. These, I assume, would be considered recreational!? The building is not being used for industry, except for the wood working shop I believe.
Is there any indication that the owner has ensured that this building is in accordance to MOE legislation?
Hi there,
What a great idea. I would love to help out. I will definitely participate by running and I'm more than happy to help plan, depending on my work load.
Please let me know what's next
http://www.yelp.ca/biz/good-times-bad-times-toronto
The meeting on Tuesday evening at St. Josaphat's Ukrainian Cathloic Church started with great news from Councillor Bailao about the $1.1-million contribution to the Junction Triangle Library Expansion Fund. The money comes from development fees for the Fuse condo project just underway at Lansdowne and Dupont.
Toronto Star columnist and Editor-in-chief of King West magazine Karen von Hahn made an excellent presentation about some recent Toronto Public Library expansion projects. Karen noted the contrast in styles between the classic Carnegie libraries that dot the city with new, modern libraries that are open, vibrant living spaces like the Bloor/Gladstone, Cedarbrae and Jane/Sheppard branches.
The question and answer session covered a range of topics and suggestions. One person asked if the library could have a specialized collection that would make it a destination branch.
There were a couple of questions about the possibility of having a meeting space at the library that could be used after hours. One person asked if children could be included in the design process for the renovated/new library building. Someone asked if there was a way to reach out to cultural groups and include them in the facility - something like a display or performance space?
There was an interesting suggestion about establishing a closer connection between the local schools (since their library budgets are shrinking) and the library. An intranet connection to the librarian and a computer terminal to search for TPL material in each school library.
The final question of the evening was about potential construction. What would happen to the library during the reno? Anne Bailey from the TPL replied that they would offer limited programs in the community and possibly increase bookmobile service during this period.
I agree -- the food is really good. I'm getting hungry just thinking about their pad thai. Mmmmm, pad thai.... Also, the meal for two really feeds three people, and the interior is cozy, attractive, and clean. I would also recommend it.
back to GTBT for tea again today...Juan makes those of us with little ones feel very, very welcomed. a great addition to the hood. will be a regular visitor.
See the "United Cigar Store" sign? that's where the new "Good Times Bad Times" Tea Room is
Consultants reports are dime a dozen and in some cases like with Rob Ford they are preordained to fit an existing ideology. The KMPG studies were considered by most to be leading on their scope and somewhat rigged to a "Sygma 6" management way of looking at the world (which is a methodology that I don't agree with in terms of measuring value.) . Cutting everything by 10% is just an arbitrary number that Rob Ford pulled from his hat and these studies about finding "efficiencies" is just cover to make cuts whether they are needed or not.
First off:
"DPRA’s report does not precisely explain how it arrived at its rankings of branch performance. A company official did not respond to a request for comment." First alarm bell has gone off for me. If you cant explain your criteria then your report should be tossed.
Second:
The report created a list "identifying 14 specific “underperforming” branches for “consolidation.” Alarm bell goes off again as what exactly is the definition of an underpreforming branch? If you look at the list most of the branches are the small local ones with small circulations. These consultants probably got paid a whack of our money and just looked at the 14 smallest branches and that's it. Wow what a study. Actual library stats show that the Perth Dupont branch is seeing large increases in circulation and usage so obviously it is getting busier. "Underperorming"? Compared to what?
Third:
I guess these branches would be sold off and the money put into general revenue. Oh I think I know what the actual criteria for this study was. : )
Eventually people will figure out Ford's shell game and people will see that City Government is not a business and cannot be run like a business and these daft consultant reports will go on to a shelf like most do, never see the light of day again. The best news though is this:
"The recommendation is certain to be ignored. City council emphatically rejected any branch closures after another consulting firm suggested them in the summer."
I've heard a few rave reviews of their pies, so finally stopped to pick one up after work today. Just finished a couple of slices of Bumbleberry Pie and it was awesome. I see more pie consumption in my near future.
From The Star:
http://www.thestar.com/news/cityhallpolitics/article/1092322--second-con...
Emphasis is mine. It's important to note that these were a consultant's suggestions, not the City's, and that it's highly unlikely at this point that any branch closure will happen.
Complete article is here:
http://www.thestar.com/news/cityhallpolitics/article/1092322--second-con...
The prices are just right at $1.50 for tea. Juan and Marco are great at the art of conversation.
http://www.blogto.com/restaurants/thai-lime-toronto
Thanks too to Karen Von Hahn who was last nights guest speaker and Anne Bailey from the Library who answered many questions. Thanks too to the residents who came out and shared their ideas. Carmen Martino's stories about some of the Patrons were great.
The big news from last night's library meeting is the announcement of a $1.1-million contribution to the expansion fund of the Perth/Dupont branch. The money comes from a development fee for the new condo project at Lansdowne and Dupont. The contribution guarantees that significant renovations will happen at the library. The money comes courtesy of Councillor Bailao who steered the funds toward our project. Thank you Ana!! This is a huge first step.
good times bad times is the bomb; i spent way too much time there with the amazing community they've built there until i left to travel once again.
Regardless of age a healthy Library leads to a healthy community. Come on out Tuesday night to hear some great discussion about the value of libraries and throw your 2 cents worth in too. By supporting library expansion we are supporting our community.
I really expected to see something here on June's before this.
I was there on the last night, and it was sad. The owner, Sandy, and the landlord could not come to a mutual decision that allowed June's to continue as the great neighbourhood business that it was. It was a unique spot on the Dupont strip, and was one of the few local desitinations that were appealing for many residents. People talke of how they would tell friends outside the hood to meet them at Junes, the theatre company that would go there after shows, or just having a close, walking distance place to go to that was warm, inviting and appropriately social. Ahhhhhh - June's! How we miss you - and how sad that the prior comment might end up being true about the property and the space being untennable to long term tenants. I hope we are wrong on that point - go with the wind, Sandy... Rest in peace, June Harlowe's...
Its the latest in the ongoing saga at tht location. Landord v tenant. It is (after our spot at Boo's) the best location in the 'hood with the patio facing west. Rumour has it that a lease is not an option for that space and the results are usually an empty space within 18 months. Sorry to see it go but that location will NEVER be realised. Boo's is still the place to go.
Unfortunately, yes.
I live in the Elsie Lane development. Just thought I'd add to the bit about 'noise' ... keep in mind that there is a scrapyard adjacent to the property that can get a bit noisy (they usually start around 8pm and finish up by 4pm, usually monday through saturday).