Sheppard West

For reference, we are republishing here the chronology of the 1900 Sheppard Ave W redevelopment project, from 1999 and up to August 29, 2006.

Social Housing, otherwise known as subsidized housing or TCHC projects is a subject fraught with controversy. Conversely, the news of “upgrading” such apartments at Jane and Finch will be met with various degrees of approval in our community.

The major news of the week is the closing of a housing project at Jane and Finch.

The pressure to increase property taxes seems to be increasing in Toronto. That outcome is strongly resented by most members of our community.

Planning developments in Toronto at City Age (and the brothers who ignored the planning notices), as well as what Vancouver is doing about its unmoving vacancy rate and how and what the minimum wage does in helping the poor.

The province is launching a review of OMB. For many communities, it is too late, but could such a review ever achieve its goals?