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Community Update
December 17, 2009
I have been attending many meetings both within Don Valley West and the greater Toronto region. Two significant local issues of concern to Don Valley West residents have come up frequently: development and crime.
Development
Development continues to advance with projects such as the Eglinton Light Rapid Transit Line that will run along Eglinton Avenue. This line will provide a direct link to Pearson International Airport and progress is moving forward as the TTC and its partners begin to prepare for construction. Several information meetings have been held and changes have been made to the plan as constituents have had the opportunity to provide their thoughts and input.
Within the riding, there are numerous development sites that are receiving much interest as residents work to protect not only their community but the future of their neighbourhood.
Ratepayers and owners groups in Leaside, North Leaside, Don Mills, York Mills and elsewhere throughout the riding have been very active in keeping their membership fully informed of new projects as they become known, whether it is the proposed demolition of the Talbot Apartments or the redevelopment of the Brennan Pontiac site.
Crime
At the recent Leaside Property Owners Association AGM, significant issues related to growing incidents of assaults and robberies in the neighbourhood and at the high school were addressed by the Toronto Police and their Community Response Unit representatives. Judging by the attendance and the numerous questions asked, this issue was clearly on the minds of residents. Incidents of assault and robberies on Overlea Blvd have affected residents in the Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood. 53 Division Police Officers have apprehended suspects in these incidents and were very forthcoming in sharing the various activities they are involved in to protect residents. They stressed the importance of vigilance by residents and encouraged the reporting of any suspicious incidents to 416-808-2222.
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