she has been found and was returned to us just in time for her owner to pick her up from her weekend away. she was an hour north of peterborough. long strange story but she is back with all her bits!!!
Um, so, anyone up for restarting their Councillor Bailao's connections to the development industry rant and how those connections "still leave me wondering if she will put the needs of developers ahead of the desires of the community."
Kudos to the Clean Train Coalition for calling out MetroLinx regarding that flyer sent to the Georgetown Corridor residents awhile back ( See toronto star Sat. ) The flyer read like a great piece of fiction. Unfortunately Metrolinx is still trying to paint a pretty picture of the future. Thanks again to the CTC for keeping up the pressure! Good job.
The Globe and Mail has an excellent article today about the new library in Surrey, British Columbia. For anyone interested in participating in the upcoming community consultation about what an expanded Perth/Dupont library should feature, this article provides a good overview of what libraries in the future might be like. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/the-librar...
we're sorry to have missed the meeting - we were busy having a baby! thanks to everyone for posting the info and updates here. looking forward to hearing more and hopefully participating in any future meetings.
i noticed some of it the other day - the picture shows even more damage since i was by on tuesday. i totally understand graffiti as art but i really don't get defacing art with pure and utter nonsense. what is the point of this? if someone really feels the need to scribble like a kindergartener, then why not do it on any number of bare spaces on the path itself. or hey, how about not at all? mindless destruction is just stupid.
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Junction Triangle Library Expansion Committee meeting last night. It is very encouraging to see so many people out supporting our local library. We had so many people at the meeting, that we owe a special thanks to the Sporting Club Portugal at Dupont and Osler for hosting us at the last minute when we exceeded the meeting room capacity at the library.
Just to re-cap briefly, there was broad agreement on moving ahead with an expansion campaign for our library with a positive tone. Our library is not slated for closure, but should it become a target, then the Committee would change its focus. Councillor Bailao and Councillor Doucette, a Library Board member, both endorsed the approach and the initiative.
There are three possible options for expansion of our library:
1. Expand the current location by building an elevator and washrooms on the main floor, in the garden area at the back, and re-doing the front façade for approximately $1-million
2. Build a new 6500 sq. ft. library in the current location for $3-million
3. Build a new 10,000 sq. ft. library in a different location for $4.2-million
These options all have different advantages and conditions that will be explored over the coming months. The money to pay any of these options would be a mix of Section 37 money (fees that property developers pay for zoning allowances on their projects in our neighbourhood) and money raised by the community.
The Expansion Committee will be forming into a working group and meeting again in early September to plan a community consultation process. We will post details about time and location and everyone is welcome to join.
The Globe and Mail also mentioned The Perth Dupont expansion in the Toronto section along with the Mural drama on Dupont.
Thanks Brian,
My daughter will only be 12months old in November so that wont work for me unfortunately. Thank you for your feedback!
she has been found and was returned to us just in time for her owner to pick her up from her weekend away. she was an hour north of peterborough. long strange story but she is back with all her bits!!!
Um, so, anyone up for restarting their Councillor Bailao's connections to the development industry rant and how those connections "still leave me wondering if she will put the needs of developers ahead of the desires of the community."
https://www.junctiontriangle.ca/node/441
Kudos to the Clean Train Coalition for calling out MetroLinx regarding that flyer sent to the Georgetown Corridor residents awhile back ( See toronto star Sat. ) The flyer read like a great piece of fiction. Unfortunately Metrolinx is still trying to paint a pretty picture of the future. Thanks again to the CTC for keeping up the pressure! Good job.
The Globe and Mail has an excellent article today about the new library in Surrey, British Columbia. For anyone interested in participating in the upcoming community consultation about what an expanded Perth/Dupont library should feature, this article provides a good overview of what libraries in the future might be like. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/british-columbia/the-librar...
we're sorry to have missed the meeting - we were busy having a baby! thanks to everyone for posting the info and updates here. looking forward to hearing more and hopefully participating in any future meetings.
i noticed some of it the other day - the picture shows even more damage since i was by on tuesday. i totally understand graffiti as art but i really don't get defacing art with pure and utter nonsense. what is the point of this? if someone really feels the need to scribble like a kindergartener, then why not do it on any number of bare spaces on the path itself. or hey, how about not at all? mindless destruction is just stupid.
Dogs are more subtle when they mark their spot. These dummies are obviously lower on the food chain.
I am not so sure how we can stop this nonsense. CAn this people even be incriminated if get caught?
Someone needs to put up posters with"SFB is a moron" all around there. Disappointing, but not surprising... I'm sure SFB is a real stand-up citizen.
Whoever did that was a real SFB.
Heard it on CBC radio this morning....nice work guys!
CBC as well.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2011/08/18/toronto-library-e...
More media coverage today:
http://www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/1058321--library-expansi...
Torontoist has an article too:
http://torontoist.com/2011/08/talk_of_austerity_and_cutbacks.php
The Grid posted an article about this meeting today:
http://www.thegridto.com/city/local-news/junction-triangle-residents-ral...
Many thanks to everyone who attended the Junction Triangle Library Expansion Committee meeting last night. It is very encouraging to see so many people out supporting our local library. We had so many people at the meeting, that we owe a special thanks to the Sporting Club Portugal at Dupont and Osler for hosting us at the last minute when we exceeded the meeting room capacity at the library.
Just to re-cap briefly, there was broad agreement on moving ahead with an expansion campaign for our library with a positive tone. Our library is not slated for closure, but should it become a target, then the Committee would change its focus. Councillor Bailao and Councillor Doucette, a Library Board member, both endorsed the approach and the initiative.
There are three possible options for expansion of our library:
1. Expand the current location by building an elevator and washrooms on the main floor, in the garden area at the back, and re-doing the front façade for approximately $1-million
2. Build a new 6500 sq. ft. library in the current location for $3-million
3. Build a new 10,000 sq. ft. library in a different location for $4.2-million
These options all have different advantages and conditions that will be explored over the coming months. The money to pay any of these options would be a mix of Section 37 money (fees that property developers pay for zoning allowances on their projects in our neighbourhood) and money raised by the community.
The Expansion Committee will be forming into a working group and meeting again in early September to plan a community consultation process. We will post details about time and location and everyone is welcome to join.
Kevin
The Villager / Inside Toronto posted an article about this today:
http://www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/1057348--documentary-del...
I thought that in general, prevailing wind was from west to east. Is it different around here?
the recently installed air monitoring station is UP WIND of teh tracks.. lot of good that will do.
The Villager / Inside Toronto has another article about Joel's mural:
http://www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/1057346--artists-prepare...
Don't forget that the library expansion meeting is TONIGHT. Details above.
...they actually take kids 2 years old (not 2.5 yrs) and older. We are very happy with environment they create.
good luck,
brian