Junction Triangle

Winning Design: Eric McBain

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Junction Triangle T-shirt Logo Contest! And for the moment we've all been waiting for: the winning designs!!

First place: Eric McBain

Check out his website at: ericmcbain.com

"I went back to the roots of our area, the borders that define our neighbourhood, and the source of an exciting future - the rail lines. More specifically I was inspired a lot by vintage signage of Grand Trunk Railways for the type, a major rail company that used to operate the hood (fun history fact, Hebert James Symington, the namesake of the avenue worked for Grand Trunk, (http://db1.archives.queensu.ca/ica-atom/index.php/herbert-james-symington-fonds;rad). The rail line in perspective moving forward and upward I think also alludes nicely to the future impact rail will have on our hood when the UP trains start."

Eric also submitted two additional designs:

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED!

The next Toronto municipal election is on Monday October 27, 2014.

Let's use this forum to discuss any issues, especially local ones, that might come up in the election. Try to stick to municipal politics, specific to the Junction Triangle and overall Ward 18 areas, though mayoral politics and the effect on us locally is certainly valid.

Here's the final list of Ward 18 candidates, as of September 12 2014. Links go to official campaign websites, Twitter feeds, Facebook pages, etc. Please leave any updated links in the comments below.

• Paul Alves (paulalves.com, @PaulTheBookGuy, Facebook)
• Ana Bailão (anaforward18.ca, @AnaForward18, Facebook)
• Bobby Beckett (@bobbybeckett_to)
• Joseph Ferrari
• Jolene Hunt (jolenehunt.com, @JoleneHuntTO, Facebook)
• Alex Mazer (www.alexmazer.ca, @alexmazer, Facebook)
• Jim McMillan (torontoisyourcity.ca)
• Dennis Pavao
• Derek Power
• Robert Rodrigues
• Elsa Romao (@romao_elsa)
• Mohammed Uddin (voteforuddin.com, @voteforuddin)

The official up-to-date list is maintained on the City's website:
http://app.toronto.ca/vote/campaign.do

Some additional info links:

• Position Primer - Probably the most comprehensive summary of candidates' positions/policies, as put together by Women in Toronto Politics
• Choice Storm website has been maintaining a good list of candidate info too.

All Candidates Meetings:

• Ward 18 All Candidates Sustainable Transportation Meeting, Wednesday October 8, 2014, 6:30pm at Bloor-Gladstone Public Library. Update: Audio recording of this debate posted on candidate Paul Alves' website.

VOTING IS NOW CLOSED. THE WINNER HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED!

Calling all residents and friends of the Junction Triangle!

Create a logo that represents our amazing neighbourhood and enter the contest for a chance to see your design on the t-shirts of your neighbours.

Please submit your logo to Vicki at JT.LogoContest@gmail.com by October 31, 2014.

Ward 18 All Candidates Sustainable Transportation Meeting Poster

Walk! Cycle! Transit! Congestion!

Join in the conversation for Ward 18 Sustainable Transportation by attending an All Candidates meeting on October 8th, 2014 at the Bloor Gladstone Public Library from 6:30 until 8:30.

All candidates currently running for election in Ward 18 will be present to discuss their views and platforms. Please send questions for the candidates to ward18@cycleto.ca

Sterling Social has recently opened up at 1421 Bloor St. W, at the corner of Sterling Rd. Previously in this location was Good Times Bad Times tea/coffee shop, a succession of corner stores, etc. (here is a 1934 photo).

Sterling Social features freshly-made sandwiches, soups, yogurt, desserts, coffee etc.

The following are some brief notes and photos of the display boards that were presented at the July 22 2014 planning meeting for 26 Ernest Ave. IMPORTANT: This development proposal is in very early stages and can possibly change in very drastic ways. Nothing here is final. This proposal will be updated with input from various City departments, City planning staff, the local councillor's office, and from feedback received from the public.

The Preliminary Staff Report will be presented to Toronto and East York Community Council on August 12 2014. It will be available online at: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/decisionBodyProfile.do?function=doPrepare&de...

The final staff report to City Council will likely be in Q1 2015.

The developer hopes to start sales later this year (via their sales centre at Davenport and Lansdowne), with construction beginning sometime in 2015.

Comments and feedback are welcome in the discussion forums, but should also be directed to:

• Diane Silver, City Planner. dsilver2@toronto.ca 416-397-4648
• Ana Bailao, City Councillor for Ward 18. councillor_bailao@toronto.ca 416-392-7012

This meeting info comes from the hand-written notices posted around the 362 Wallace Ave. construction site (see image above). Summary: The developer wants to replace 40 underground parking spaces with a "parking stacker" and 41 spaces above the commercial buildings that will be built on the west side of the property next to the Railpath.

Minor Variance from the Zoning Bylaw

For A0487/14TEY - 362 Wallace Ave. to replace 40 underground parking spaces with a parking stacker and 41 parking spaces to be located on the roof of the commercial units.

Will be considered on July 23, 2014 at 2:30pm in Meeting Room 2, Toronto City Hall, 2nd Floor, 100 Queen Street West.

For a copy of the notice or for further information, call the committee of adjustment office at 416-392-7565.

The agenda for this meeting, as posted to the City's website includes some additional detail:

Info via Ward 18 Councillor Ana Bailao's website:
http://www.anabailao.com/nitta_gelatin

COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE

RE: ODOUR EMISSIONS FROM NITTA GELATIN FACTORY

On July 16, join me, the new local MPP Cristina Martins, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Toronto Public Health, and Nitta Gelatin to discuss a solution to the recent increase in odour emissions from the Nitta Gelatin factory (60 Paton Rd).

WHEN:July 16, 2014 at 7pm - 8:30pm
WHERE: Propeller Coffee (50 Wade Avenue),Toronto, ON, Canada
CONTACT: Ana Bailao · councillor_bailao@toronto.ca · 416 392 7012

Junction Triangle Vintage Pop-Up

Clothing, Furniture, Antiques

Saturday July 19th
1640 Dupont St. (Across from Farmhouse Tavern)

Facebook event page is here: https://www.facebook.com/events/573510702759580/