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world19News This e-mail is going to people on the mailing list for world19. If you don't want to receive further notices, please reply to this e-mail with "remove" in the subject. Let us know if you prefer to receive this in "plain text" format. Please forward this to anyone you think may be interested. First, weclome to several new subscribers. In this issue: 1. Fred Victor Centre: Ready to build, or off the rails? 1. FRED VICTOR CENTRE: Ready to build or off the
rails? It has been in the works for at least 4 years, and construction of this much-needed transitional housing facility was expected to finally start this summer. However, at Councillor Saundercook's request, it has been referred to Community (and then City) Council for site plan approval. During the 2000 election, Mr. Saundercook opposed its construction. According to the Fred Victor Centre, he continues to do so. (An enquiry to his office this week was not responded to). Concerned residents are urged to phone or write Councillor Saundercook, the West Toronto Community Council, and/or make a short deputation to the Tuesday Feb. 17 Coummunity Council meeting. councillor_saundercook@toronto.ca. His community office phone # is 416-338-5165.
Go to www.world19.com for a great deal more information on the issue, and details on how to depute.
2. HUMBER THEATRE SITE: A Wynn-family
high rise? We have reported in several newsletters (#129, 130, & 134) about the fate of the Humber Theatre, and about the property's new owner, the infamous Wynn family (nominees for the Parkdale Tenants' Association's 2003 "Golden Cockroach Award"). They have now made an application to amend the Official Plan & Zoning bylaw to build a 13-story tower on the site. It would involve ground-floor retail, a 2-story health club above, and 92 apartment residences on the upper floors. Residential density will be 5.4, total density 8.0) Initial discussion will be at the Feb. 17
Community Council. For details on the application, click either of the links below: Update Note: A world19 subscriber has
informed us that at the February Community Council, the Humber Theatre development item
was deferred to the next Council meeting, April 7. 3. MORE ON PROPERTY RE-ASSESSMENT:
The Liberals will be holding their nomination Feb. 19. After much speculation about a nomination battle (including a brief campaign by former Ward 14 Councillor KK, and a lack of support from the Martin camp), it looks like current MP Sarmite Bulte will in fact be running for re-election this spring. Ms Bulte recently was elected chair of the Ontario Liberal Caucus. The Green Party will be holding its nomination in March. No word yet from the new Conservative Party here in PHP.
Hi - my name is Jessica Low. I'm a producer with CBC radio's Metro Morning. We're beginning a new segment on the show to tap in to the city budget process. We want you to call us and leave a ONE MINUTE MESSAGE, making the case for why something YOU care about should get funding from the city. We want you to be as specific as possible: one community centre that offers great programmes ... a particular park where you'd like to see the rink maintained ... your neighbouhood beat cop who you think deserves a salary increase. Tell us how much more money you need ... and what will happen if the money isn't spent. The challenge will be to keep your message short and snappy ... we're going to play as many of these as we can leading up to the city budget. Please pass this e-mail around to anyone else you know who might be interested ? and call as soon as you can: the phone number is 416 205 5826. Look forward to hearing your pitches and pleas Thanks
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