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Soudan Avenue

Settlement on 18 Brownlow
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Residents hail settlement reached on Brownlow development

May 4, 2018October 16, 2019 Andy Gort Brownlow Avenue, Josh Matlow, Lillian Street, Ontario Municipal Board, Redpath Avenue, Soudan Avenue

After nearly three years and countless hours, a settlement was finally reached for the 18 Brownlow, now known as 71 Redpath, development in the Soudan apartment neighbourhood.

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density
Opinion VIEWS 

Congestion is just the symptom. Density is the disease.

February 17, 2018May 9, 2018 Streeter staff Cardiff Road, Density, Eglinton Avenue East, Jennifer Keesmat, Soudan Avenue

It was on city planner Jennifer Keesmat’s watch that so much density was planned for Eglinton that we will have to start considering a relief line for Eglinton before the LRT even opens.

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NEWS 

Rebecca Jenkins talks future projects, Sarah Polley

November 16, 2017February 7, 2021 Brian Baker Bayview Avenue, Black Harbour, Lindy Davies, Master Class, Oriole Parkway, Rebecca Jenkins, Sarah Polley, Soudan Avenue, Stories We Tell

Rebecca Jenkins is mum on her upcoming project with Sarah Polley, but ask enough questions and she’ll open up about her reuniting with the Canadian actress.

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Apple Festival
NEWS 

Two-day Apple Festival transforms Bayview

October 9, 2017October 25, 2017 Anna Boyes Apple Festival, Bayview Avenue, Bayview Leaside BIA, Bayview Pixies, Davisville Avenue, Refuel Juicery, Soudan Avenue

Bayview Avenue got a festive make-over on the end-of-September weekend as the treeswere garnished for the second annual Apple Festival.

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yard sale
NEWS 

Mount Pleasant residents continue fight against Brownlow

September 29, 2017April 30, 2021 Brian Baker Josh Matlow, Ontario Municipal Board, Soudan Avenue, South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association

Residents of Soudan Avenue hold a yard sale to raise funds to help hire a lawyer and fight the development plans for 18 Brownlow Avenue.

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Opinion VIEWS 

Eglinton densification sends traffic into our streets

June 2, 2017May 9, 2018 Streeter staff Allen Road, Carolyn Bennett, Davisville Avenue, Eglinton Avenue East, Eglinton Avenue West, Eglinton Crosstown LRT, Joe Mihevc, Parkhurst Boulevard, Roehampton Avenue, Soudan Avenue, traffic

With the densification and constriction of Eglinton, more commuters will be taking shortcuts around Eglinton. Every morning I see commuters shortcutting.

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Brownlow development latest to spark OMB battle

March 11, 2017April 30, 2021 Andy Gort Brownlow development, Ontario Municipal Board, Soudan Avenue, South Eglinton Ratepayers’ and Residents’ Association

Of particular concern to us right now is a development, called “18 Brownlow,” located on Soudan Avenue for a block between Redpath and Brownlow avenues

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Column VIEWS 

New signs delivered for Bayview and Parkhurst corner

January 4, 2017October 16, 2019 Jeff Walker Bayview Avenue, Parkhurst Boulevard, Soudan Avenue, traffic signs

Councillors Jon Burnside and Josh Matlow delivered their Christmas gifts to Bayview Avenue: two new signs where Soudan Avenue and Parkhurst Boulevard meet.

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Column VIEWS 

The changing face of Yonge and Eglinton

October 28, 2016October 16, 2019 Andrea Freedman BMV Books, development, Hollywood Diamonds, Roehampton Avenue, Soudan Avenue, Sugar Mountain, Sun Smoke

The look and feel of Yonge-Eglinton has been changing drastically for several years, especially with respect to the never-ending construction of condominiums.

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The corner that’s turning drivers into Evel Knievels

June 7, 2016October 16, 2019 Jeff Walker accident, Bayview Avenue, Jon Burnside, Josh Matlow, Parkhurst Boulevard, Soudan Avenue, traffic

How many southbound drivers on Bayview do you think would ignore the two “no-left-turn onto Parkhurst 7–9 a.m. and 4–6 p.m.” signs?

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THAT WAS THEN. This is now.

Empringham Hotel 1903
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From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

November 19, 2020 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on From stately hotel to strip club—the Empringham story

The Empringham, Danforth or Play Pen — they’re all the same hotel, standing at Danfoirth and Dawes from the late 1800s into the 1980s.

Queen and Waverley 1903
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Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?

February 27, 2020 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on Can you believe this century home still stands at Queen and Waverley?
Beltline bridge over Yonge Street ion 1915
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When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge

December 1, 2019 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on When horses passed UNDER the Beltline bridge
Yonge-Eglinton southeast
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Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)

October 24, 2019 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on Now that the Yonge-Eglinton mess has been cleared up (almost)
Mt. Pleasant loop being built
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When building transit was simpler at Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton

May 9, 2019 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on When building transit was simpler at Mt. Pleasant and Eglinton
Hay wagons on Yonge Street
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The days of hay wagons and streetcars on Yonge Street

February 1, 2019 Rodger Burnside Comments Off on The days of hay wagons and streetcars on Yonge Street
Avoca bridge being torn down
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The viaduct that brought Moore Park into Toronto

December 1, 2018 Streeter staff Comments Off on The viaduct that brought Moore Park into Toronto

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