Mike Layton Archives

‘Gritty’ murals decorating El Mocambo Lane to celebrate local resilience

October 24, 2021October 24, 2021 Rodger Burnside Chinatown Business Improvement Area, El Mocambo, Gwartzman’s Art Supplies, Margaret Trudeau, Mike Layton, murals, Rolling Stones, Spadina Avenue, StreetARToronto

The storied El Mocambo is set to reopen Oct. 30 — demonstrating the resilience of local communities, as celebrated in a new set of murals.

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Public asked to help choose among five Terry Fox murals

October 23, 2021 Rodger Burnside graffiti, John Tory, Mike Layton, mural, street art, StreetARToronto, Terry Fox, University Avenue

The grey line of towers along University Avenue are about to get some colourful larger-than-life artwork to commemorate Terry Fox’s run.

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Aug. 22: Celebrate the Jack Layton legacy

August 8, 2021July 25, 2021 Streeter staff David Suzuki, Jack Layton, Mike Layton, Steven Page, Toronto-Danforth, University-Rosedale

University-Rosedale city councillor Mike Layton has announced a star-studded lineup for “Celebrating the Layton Legacy” on Aug. 22.

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Stars coming out for Jack Layton celebration

July 22, 2021July 25, 2021 Streeter staff David Suzuki, Jack Layton, Mike Layton, Steven Page, Toronto-Danforth, University-Rosedale

University-Rosedale city councillor Mike Layton has announced a star-studded lineup for “Celebrating the Layton Legacy” on Aug. 22.

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City buys buildings in Summerhill, Chinatown for the vulnerable

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 Rodger Burnside affordable housing, Chinatown, John Tory, Mike Layton, Spadina Avenue, St. Clare’s Multifaith Housing Society, Yonge Street

The city has bought two multi-storey buildings on busy commercial strips in Summerhill and Chinatown to turn into homes for people in need.

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Palmerston green plan adopted by city, on hold until after COVID

March 27, 2021March 27, 2021 Dennis Hanagan climate change, COVID-19, green plan, Mike Layton, Palmerston Area Residents’ Association, pandemic

In February, the city adopted the Palmerston neighbourhood’s green plan to combat climate change but it’s on hold until after the pandemic.

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Renaming Dundas Street moves to public phase

October 1, 2020October 2, 2020 Rodger Burnside city council, Dundas Street, John Tory, Mike Colle, Mike Layton, Paula Fletcher

City council gave the go-ahead today to further research and holding public consultations on renaming Dundas Street project.

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Local councillors urge renaming of ‘racist’ Dundas Street

June 13, 2020June 23, 2020 Rodger Burnside Dundas Street, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Mike Layton, Paula Fletcher, racism

Five city councillors whose wards include stretches of Dundas Street have signed a letter supporting Mayor John Tory’s call for a review of the street name.

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Bike lane network to continue growing this year, city council agrees

May 1, 2020May 1, 2020 Rodger Burnside bike lanes, city council, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Mike Layton, video conference

Bike lanes are to be installed or improved on 10 kilometres of streets this year, Toronto City Council decided during its first video conference meeting.

DAILY UPDATES

Central Toronto Daily Updates: June–August 2019

August 28, 2019October 16, 2019 Streeter staff Bay Street, Bloor Street West, Boulevard Café, College Park, College Street, Cumberland Street, Downchild Blues Band, Estonian Centre, Harbord Village Plant Fair, Hazelton Avenue, homicide, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Madison Avenue, Mike Layton, robbery, TD Toronto Jazz Festival, Toronto Fringe Festival, Toronto Police, Tree for Me, Yonge Street

A quick look at the latest news, views and things to do in Central Toronto neighbourhoods.

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The ‘urban oasis’ amid the towers

July 11, 2019July 11, 2019 Rodger Burnside College Park, highrises, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Mike Layton, parks

Toronto mayor John Tory remembers the old College Park and witnessed the park’s decline firsthand, he told about 150 people who attended its reopening.