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  • Waste Strategy Survey Open:

    October 02, 2019 5:01 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    The City of Toronto is undertaking consultation to help develop a strategy to reduce single-use and takeaway items. Please complete an online survey, join a telephone town hall, and share information with your networks. Comments will be accepted until November 4, 2019. Details: www.toronto.ca/single-use


    This City is seeking feedback on the proposed approaches, items that will be targeted, and timelines to reduce specific single-use and takeaway items in Toronto. A single-use or takeaway item is any product designed for a single-use after which it is disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics). Typically, these products are not designed for durability or reuse.

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    Waste Strategy

    www.toronto.ca/wastestrategy

    wastestrategy@toronto.ca

    416-392-3760


  • ORIOLE PARKWAY / COLLEGE VIEW 3 WAY STOP PROJECT

    September 26, 2019 7:06 AM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    The OPA  in conjunction with community members including the Oriole Park Junior Public School Parent Council is pleased to announce that commencing this Fall a pilot 3 way stop project at Oriole Parkway and College View Avenue will be initiated.

    The approval was facilitated through the efforts and coordination of Councillor Josh Matlow's office in  the establishing the Oriole Park Traffic Working Group who worked in conjunction with the City of Toronto Transportation Services.

  • OPA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - THURSDAY NOVEMBER 7,2019

    September 25, 2019 2:30 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    SAVE THE DATE!!

    The Annual General Meeting for the Oriole Park Association is to be held on Thursday November 7, 2019 commencing at 7:00PM  in the gymnasium at Oriole Park Junior Public School.

    Confirmed speakers include: Councillor Josh Matlow , Jill Andrew MPP and Staff Sergeant James Hogan of Toronto Police Services. 

    Further details to follow.

  • DANGEROUS MIDTOWN INTERSECTIONS - CBC

    September 25, 2019 2:22 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)


    On September 18,2019 CBC released a summary of dangerous intersections - especially for pedestrians in the City of Toronto .

    The Oriole Park Association catchment area has 3 intersections listed in the article and they are :

    1. Chaplin Crescent / Eglinton Avenue West

    2. Yonge Street  / Eglinton Avenue

    3. Yonge Street / Soudan / Berwick Avenue

    The link to the article and interactive map  is:

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/toronto-dangerous-intersection-map-1.5288295



  • Needles Found in Local Parks

    September 13, 2019 2:41 PM | Anonymous

    We recently received a police communication regarding this issue.

    PLEASE SHARE !

    Neighbourhood Groups, 

    Recently there has been more reports of needles being found in parks. It goes without saying that these present a significant hazard to the safety of children.

    Here are some tips to protect your kids, 

    • -          If they find a needle, DON’T TOUCH IT !, call Police to come remove the needle.
    • -          Parents should walk around the play area BEFORE allowing their child in to play, therefore ensuring there are no needles.
    • -          DO NOT allow bare feet !
    • -          Work together with your neighbours to regularly check over your local park to keep it free of needles.
    • -          Report ALL incidents of found needles to Police by calling 416-808-2222.


  • Important Notice : Call for Action!!!

    September 11, 2019 4:45 PM | Anonymous

  • THE BEAUTY OF ORIOLE PARK'S WHITE PINE

    September 01, 2019 3:33 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Beauty of Oriole Park’s white pine an inspiration for art


    By Megan OgilvieData Reporter

    Sat., Aug. 31, 2019timer2 min. read

    Tree of the Week showcases some of the biggest and most beautiful trees in the GTA, as compiled by Megan Ogilvie. 

    Here Brenda Webster Tweel tells us about one of her favourite trees, a white pine that grows in Toronto’s Oriole Park, and which she sees nearly every day while walking to and from the Davisville subway station.

    For the last two decades I have been living a double life, straddling the worlds of urban designer by day and artist by night.

    This white pine, which grows in the middle of Oriole Park, near the edge of the baseball diamond, brings my two lives together.

    As an urban designer, I speak to the power of trees to make our streets more vibrant and to help our cities thrive. By cleaning our air, storing rain and ground water and protecting our shorelines, trees work hard every day.

    While performing all these important duties, trees also provide beauty, helping to clear our minds. I like to think of them as agile caretakers, stretching out their limbs and inviting us to enjoy all that our cities have to offer.

    As an artist, I enjoy communicating through the silent power of image.

    Brenda Webster Tweel is a cyanotype artist who creates striking blue and white images, including this one of her favourite tree in Toronto's Oriole Park.

    My medium is cyanotype, a photographic printing process developed in the 19th century that creates a striking blue and white print. I work only with iron salts, sun, water and paper to create my images, often experimenting with the chemistry and composition of the technique and always aiming for my prints to showcase a vivid Prussian blue.

    Cyanotype is a form of photography that does not require a camera. Having worked with blueprint machines in architecture school, I’m drawn to both the process and product of this medium

    I have spent 20 years working in cyanotype and my work has grown from hand-held explorations to human-scaled portraits. I’m often drawn to creating cyanotype portraits of trees.

    I feel that this particular cyanotype portrait, showcasing this white pine in Oriole Park, truly brings together my double life as city builder and cyanotype artist.

    This tree, to me, is a particularly proud white pine. It holds a striking evergreen presence in the landscape and brings joy to all those who pass by.

    The way I produced the cyanotype of the white pine is deliberate: I wanted to capture the power of this tree. By making the tree appear to float in this 19th century photographic medium I am underscoring the tree’s constancy in our rapidly transforming city.

    I’ve read that the white pine was once referred to as the Tree of Peace. For me, this deep-rooted symbolism plays out in a subtle way every day. As I rush to and from the Davisville subway station, commuting between my home and work, I look for this tree and it brings me a moment of peace. I’m grateful that it is a constant companion in my daily routine.


  • CHAPLIN/ EGLINTON/ SPADINA PEDESTRIAN CHANGES

    August 29, 2019 3:48 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

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    Metrolinx is building the Eglinton Crosstown, Toronto’s new 19-kilometre light rail transit (LRT) line that will run along Eglinton Avenue with a central 10 km underground section. The Crosstown will connect Mount Dennis in the west to Kennedy Road in the east, and the new service will be up to 60% faster than the bus service today. With 25 stations and stops and connections to 3 TTC subway stations, 54 local bus routes, 3 GO Transit lines and the UP Express, the Crosstown will improve travel times and change the way we move through the heart of the city.

    Reminder before the start of school:
    Pedestrian Changes at
    Chaplin and Eglinton
     

    What Work is Taking Place?


    As early as August 26, 2019, changes to pedestrian routes in the Chaplin Crescent and Eglinton Avenue area will be implemented to accommodate excavation and hydro utility work at Chaplin Station.  The sidewalk on the east side of Chaplin Crescent will be closed between Spadina Road and Eglinton Avenue.  The north crosswalk at the Chaplin Crescent and Eglinton Avenue intersection will be removed and the west crosswalk will be reinstated.  A new unsignalized pedestrian island crosswalk will be implemented on Chaplin Crescent at Spadina Road.


    Timing

    • Changes to pedestrian were implemented on Monday, August 26, 2019
    • The new configuration will take approximately one (1) week to implement
    • Once in place, the changes will remain in place until mid-2020

    What to Expect

    • Eglinton Avenue will be reduced to one lane only between Chaplin Crescent and Latimer Avenue for approximately one (1) week while the new traffic configuration is implemented; traffic will alternate in each direction with assistance from a Paid Duty Officer and/or traffic control personnel
    • Pole removal and overhead cable work
    • Pedestrians and motorists can expect delays when travelling through the intersection

    Traffic and Pedestrian Details

    • The east sidewalk on Chaplin Crescent between Eglinton Avenue and Spadina Road will be closed
    • The north crosswalk at Chaplin Crescent and Eglinton Avenue will be removed
    • The west crosswalk at Chaplin Crescent and Eglinton Avenue will be reinstated
    • A new unsignalized pedestrian island crosswalk will be implemented at Chaplin Crescent at Spadina Road
    • Westbound right turns from Eglinton Avenue onto Chaplin Crescent northbound will be reinstated once the pedestrian island crosswalk is in place

     

     

    Thank you for your patience as we work to build this important project.

    Please support your local businesses during construction.

    For more information about Chaplin Station, please contact: Nicole Panchal

     

    West Community Office
    1848 Eglinton Ave West
    416-782-8118

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  • BERWICK AVENUE ROAD CLOSURES

    August 29, 2019 10:17 AM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Metrolinx is building the Eglinton Crosstown, Toronto’s new 19-kilometre light rail transit (LRT) line that will run along Eglinton Avenue with a central 10 km underground section. The Crosstown will connect Mount Dennis in the west to Kennedy Road in the east, and the new service will be up to 60% faster than the bus service today. With 25 stations and stops and connections to 3 TTC subway stations, 54 local bus routes, 3 GO Transit lines and the UP Express, the Crosstown will improve travel times and change the way we move through the heart of the city.

    Upcoming Berwick Avenue Road Closures for TTC Line 1 Facility Service Building Construction - September 2019

    What Work is Taking Place?

    In September 2019, crews will conduct a series of closures of Berwick Avenue between Duplex Avenue and Yonge Street to perform supporting construction activities for TTC’s Line 1 Subway Facility Services Building. Due to the location of the new building, the work can only be carried out safely while the subway is not in operation. Please see below the schedules of road closure and subway closure in September.

    Please note that this work is subject to cancellation. If cancelled, the road closure will not be required, and affected properties will be notified. TTC closures may go ahead even in the even of the road closure cancellation. Please visit TTC’s website under “Scheduled Subway Closures” for update-to-date service information.  

     

    Road Closure Details

    Berwick Ave will be closed between Duplex Ave and Yonge St

    • Friday September 13, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. – Monday September 16, 2019 at 7:00 a.m.
    • Friday September 20, 2019 at 7:00 a.m. – Monday September 23, 2019 at 7:00 a.m.

    Construction activities will take place on a 24-hour basis during each closure.

    Schedule is subject to change and/or cancellation.

     

    Subway Closure Details

    There will be no subway service at TTC Eglinton Station on each of the weekends listed below. Access to TTC Eglinton Station Bus Terminal will be maintained, allowing TTC users to access shuttle buses for the duration of the closure. Please visit TTC’s website under “Scheduled Subway Closures” for more information on subway closures and shuttle bus operation. 

    As of August 27, 2019, Line 1 will be closed:

    • Between St Clair Station and Lawrence Station from Saturday September 14 until Monday September 16, 2019
    • Between St Clair Station and Lawrence Station from Saturday September 21 until Monday September 23, 2019

    Subway closure details are subject to change. Riders should consult TTC’s website for update-to-date service information.  

     

    What to Expect

    • Construction zones and laydown areas will be set up on Berwick Ave between Duplex Ave and Yonge St, and in TTC’s corridor (south of Berwick Ave).
    • Noise from large construction equipment, heavy truck traffic entering and exiting the work zone, equipment and material storage within work zones, as well as lighting can also be expected.
    • Work will occur on a 24-hour schedule during the TTC subway weekend closures listed above.
    • All property access is expected to be maintained, with the exception of four parking spaces to the east of 34 Berwick Ave.  In the event that property access will be affected, property owners will be contacted directly.
    • Expect delays when travelling in the vicinity of Berwick Ave during each closure.

     

    Traffic and Pedestrian Impacts

    • Berwick Ave will be closed mid-block between Duplex Ave and Yonge St, per the schedule listed above. 
    • Access to Canada Square parking lot will be maintained from Duplex Ave only; access to 2180 Yonge St loading dock and TTC Bus Bay from Berwick Ave will be maintained from Yonge St only.
    • Pedestrian access will be maintained along the north side of Berwick Ave from Duplex Ave to Yonge St. At times, pedestrians may be asked to halt or divert around the crane movements.
    • The south sidewalk of Berwick Ave from Yonge St to the west end of the work zone will be temporarily closed.

     

    Travelling Smart during Construction

    Travel delays are expected with the Crosstown construction. Please allow extra time for your journey. Traffic will be extra heavy at peak periods during the Crosstown construction. When possible, please travel during the off-peak period between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

     

    Stay Informed

    Sign up for e-mail updates at www.thecrosstown.ca/sign-up or download the Crosstown traffic app to get real-time traffic and transit information for the Eglinton corridor.


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  • 53 DIVISION OPEN HOUSE OCTOBER 12, 2019

    August 29, 2019 10:09 AM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    The 53 Division, OPEN HOUSE, is scheduled for , Saturday October 12th, 2019 , from 11am – 3pm.

    The event is hosted by Unit Commander Shaun NARINE & Inspector Paul RINKOFF.

    Come out, meet officers from your 53 Division Community Response Unit, Special Units, tour our Facility, enjoy some FREE BBQ food, get pictures with Police Horses, Police Dogs, Patrol Cars & Equipment !



COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY ISSUES

As we all know our neighbourhood is subject to serious development pressure, and development issues have occupied much of the board’s time. Among these issues are:

Community Development Committee of Adjustment – Single Family Homes

The OPA keeps a close eye on applications for home renovations and tear- downs in our neighbourhood.

We receive details about applications from the Committee including a description of the proposed changes and the deadline for submitting to the committee. We forward information about homes in our area to a special email list. You can subscribe here: Oriole Park Association - Committee of Adjustment notices.

Metrolinx – Eglinton LRT

The OPA is involved in the ongoing process of the development of the new Light Rail Transit line in our area.

One major concern for the community is that Eglinton Avenue is to have restricted lanes westbound between Oriole Parkway and Braemar Avenue for the construction of the Avenue Road Station.

The proposals as detailed below will last until 2021.

The businesses on the north side will have very restricted access and visibility.

The second concern is that Metrolinx in their initial proposal wished to ‘clear cut’ the area on the south side of the North Toronto Community Center between the eastern driveway and the western boundary beside the ‘Art Barn’ building. The area is to be used for storage and construction vehicles

The OPA community involvement is:

  • We attend meetings on behalf of the membership and community as well as sit on a ‘working group’ Chaired by Councillor Cristin Carmichael-Greb (Ward 16) and as supported by our Councillor Josh Matlow ( Ward 22).
  • The working group is comprised of elected officials; Senior City of Toronto Staff including Metrolinx and Crosslinx staff. The local residents associations are represented by the Eglinton Avenue Road Community Association: the Eglinton Park Ratepayers Association as well as the OPA.
  • We will provide updates via our Twitter and Facebook Accounts as well our email subscribers as they come available.


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