Junction Triangle

An article on playback.ca gives some detail about what Castlepoint has planned for the vacant Tower Automotive property on Sterling Rd.:

Castlepoint going ahead with downtown Toronto studio development
February 10, 2011 by Etan Vlessing

But Alfredo Romano, a principal at Castlepoint, told Playback Daily that he will shortly submit a commercial development application to Toronto City Hall for a ‘mix-used’ studio on Sterling Road in Toronto, on the derelict site of the former Tower Motors factory.

Now Romano’s plan is to develop the Sterling Road site as a commercial studio that will rent out space to low-budget film, new media and music producers, among others.

The original plans for the redevelopment included a mix of around 140,000 square feet of existing building space that requires refurbishing, including a 10-storey building originally built in 1919, and another 100,000 square feet of quality studio space.

Read the complete article here.

South Perth and Sterling Cleanup: October 2008
Philip from the South Perth and Sterling Rd. Residents Association writes:

April 16th is Spring Cleanup day (Saturday from 9am-1pm)

This year we are looking for:

• 5 to 7 Captains to manage the pivotal points in the neighborhood cleanup

Plus as many Volunteers for each of the following areas:

• The Laneway South of Bloor between Perth and Sterling Road
• Perth Avenue South of Bloor to the bottom of the street where the Chimney stack used to be.
• Sterling Road from Bloor South to the old Moloney Lot.
• The old Moloney parking Lot and adjoining Grassy/Weed lands.
• 221-227 Sterling along the East Side where all the garbage piles up against the curb
• South Side of the street all along the old Tower property.

And if we can have some of the kids to volunteer for the refreshment stand Castlepoint is offering to provide refreshments, but only if we can have a table manned for this.

Recycling items can be separated & Garden Waste must be put into the large paper bags and trash in heavy duty green bags (all bags will be provided courtesy of Rio-Tinto Alcan).

Separate arrangements will be made for a toxic taxi pick-up for disposing of paint and oil and various other items that were to be kept from the regular garbage but can be place out on that day by the Gray Postal box across from 213 Sterling Road.

If you are interested please drop Philip a line with contact info to:

toward18@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Philip

I stumbled upon this scene yesterday while crossing the Wallace Ave. footbridge. A railway crane car was moving along the tracks picking up pieces of rail with an electromagnet and dropping them on the flatbed.

The video is seven and a half minutes of adrenaline soaked non-stop action, with plenty of drama and suspense too. OK, maybe not, but it's a snapshot of life along our changing railway tracks.

The following announcement was sent to us by the Just Kid 'n Around Family Play and Learn Centre, 1615 Dupont St. Look for your discount card in the mail or at your local school. Must present card for complimentary admission.

Download a copy of the flyer here (158KB PDF).

Now Open!

Bring this card and enjoy a complimentary play day on us!

Receive 20% off any program fees if you register by March 7 (excludes DivaGirl Fitness – Hip Hop & Boot Camp) Call for details or visit our website

Mystic Drums – DramaWay – Alphamania – Salsa 4 Kids – Creature Quest - Karate – Yoga – Potions & Lotions

Please note we are a “socks only” and “nut-free” facility

Clean Train Coalition rally, Friday February 18, 8:30am, in front of Metrolinx headquarters at 20 Bay St.

Michael Monastyrskyj writes:

Campbell rink (255 Campbell Av, west of Lansdowne, south of Dupont) is having a youth shinny tournament and anyone between the ages of 10-14 (ID showing age required) is invited to participate. (Don't have your own skates? We can lend you some. Please let us know ahead of time.)

The tournament will take place at Campbell on Saturday February 19. from 11am to 4:30pm.

Meet new friends by signing up as an individual or as a team with your old friends. Participants will need to wear a helmet but if you don't have one, we have some at the rink.

February 14, 2011

Office of the Ombudsman
City of Toronto
375 University Avenue
Suite 203
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 2J5

Re: Junction Triangle Boys and Girls Club

To Whom It May Concern:

We are writing to you about the ongoing problems at the Junction Triangle Boys and Girls Club which is managed as an outreach location of the Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club located at 180 Westmoreland Avenue. This organization receives substantial financial support from the City of Toronto and its Westmoreland clubhouse is located in a city-owned building.

Hope you all have a day filled with love. :)

Photo: Part of the Dupont St. cycling mural, under the West Toronto Railpath, August 17 2009.

An update from the Boys & Girls Club, sent out on February 8 2011. You can download the original PDF file of this letter here.

Community Update: February 8, 2011

Dear members of the Junction Triangle community:

On behalf of the Dovercourt Boys & Girls Club and the Board of Directors I would like to update you on key developments related to our work in your community.

A short film by local artist Martin Helmut Reis, filmed yesterday morning on the Wallace Ave. Bridge.:

Canadian Snow Television - Episode Two from Tino on Vimeo.

Recoded Feb. 2, 2011 on the over a century old Wallace Avenue Foot Bridge. Music by Max Richter. Gentle snowfall and people going to work. Temperature -10C.