Feb 5, 2021 | Debbie in the Community, Developments, Policies, Masterplans, The Issues
On Feb. 8th Council agenda there is a staff report recommending a strategy for moving forward on the previously expressed interest of the Augustinian Fathers (Ontario), Inc (AFOI) to have a long term care facility (LTC) at Marylake. The recommendations have surprised...
Feb 5, 2021 | Developments, Policies, Masterplans
In Council February 8 agenda there is a report recommending an amendment to the zoning at 12828 Weston Road such that a new lot can be created and that a secondary dwelling in the form of an apartment in an accessory structure be permitted. I am very supportive of...
Nov 15, 2020 | Debbie in the Community, Developments, The Issues
There is an adage that you don’t recognize the value of something until it is gone. We are on the verge of losing something which effectively reduces flood risks and is instrumental in having clean drinking water. I am speaking of the attack on the...
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Aug 2, 2020 | Developments, The Issues
In a recent post I expressed great concern about a proposed amendment to the Growth PlanMore Sprawl for Greater Golden Horseshoe which, as is, will enable more sprawl and increasing risk on the habitat of endangered species. There are unfortunately too many of the...
Nov 15, 2019 | Developments, The Issues
At Council on November 18 there is the statutory public meeting for the development application for the former site of the municipal hall i.e. s(condo style), 5-6 stories. The proposal includes a variety of unit sizes (one bedroom to three bedroom); 2 levels of...
Nov 2, 2019 | Developments
At November 4 Council meeting there is a public meeting for the zoning bylaw amendment application by Country Day School. The application is triggered by plans to increase permanent facilities (and eliminate temporary ones), to modify parking area; end result will be...
