Toronto Heritage

• ‘An incredible jewel’: Toronto ponders future use of Old City Hall

  It’s one of Toronto’s most recognizable buildings but soon it will be vacant leaving officials with what the future role will be for Old City Hall.

  Politics

  Jan 24, 2025
  
• Metrolinx plans to chop down historic Osgoode Hall trees, skipping review

  Metrolinx has indicated that it plans to remove five trees from the corner of the historic Osgoode Hall grounds as early as Dec. 5.

  Politics

  Nov 22, 2022
  
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• Meetings on Toronto foundry site held with local groups, next steps after consultation process unclear

  Groups fighting to save Toronto's historic foundry site asked 'where do we go from here and what are the next steps?' and were told consultations will continue until March 4.

  Politics

  Feb 24, 2021
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• Ontario government refusing to disclose details on negotiations for Toronto foundry site

  "I can't disclose all the details of this deal. Once the deal is signed, we'd be more than happy to be transparent," Premier Doug Ford said Monday afternoon.

  Politics

  Feb 22, 2021
• Ontario government launching public consultation on Toronto foundry site amid court battle

  An Ontario government spokesperson says residents will have until March 4 to submit feedback, but many have been calling for consultations to be held before considering demolition.

  Politics

  Feb 11, 2021
• Court orders temporary stop to provincial demolition of downtown Toronto heritage buildings

  The decision comes less than two weeks after crews moved in to demolish buildings at the Dominion Wheel and Foundries Company property on Eastern Avenue in the West Don Lands.

  Politics

  Jan 29, 2021
• Court challenge to halt provincial demolition of Toronto heritage site faces uphill legal battle

  The former Dominion Wheels and Foundries Company buildings sit on lands owned by the Ontario government and a minister’s zoning order was issued in the fall to redevelop the site.

  Canada

  Jan 26, 2021
• Backyard Oasis: Communal garden in Toronto offers residents beauty, stress relief

  Nestled between Rosedale, Leaside and the Don Valley Ravine in Toronto, Governor's Bridge is a small neighborhood with a heritage property called Governor's Manor.

  Jul 14, 2020
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• Toronto board begins heritage designation process for Hearn Generating Station

  After being blindsided by the sale of the former Hearn Thermal Generating Station, the Toronto Preservation Board has voted to begin the process of giving it heritage designation. But Studios of America, which owns the former coal burning power plant, is protesting the move.

  Politics

  Feb 28, 2019
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• Protecting our heritage: How Calgary stacks up against other Canadian cities

  The City of Calgary voted this week to designate Wild Rose United Church as a municipal heritage resource. It is one of 74 heritage sites protected by the city.

  Canada

  Sep 16, 2016