Comments for The Junction Residents Association

Comment on Toronto Police Service – Community Alert by Robert

Robert — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 02:38:07 +0000

‘Junction bully’ wanted by police

A man who joined his father in terrorizing a west Toronto neighbourhood is wanted once again by police for threatening residents.

Police want Ralph Scala, 39, to surrender to face charges stemming from remarks he made to newspaper reporters outside his 65-year-old father Felice Scala’s bail hearing last month.

“I’ve got four months to go,” Scala said, implying he plans to return to the family’s Quebec Ave. neighbourhood when his probation ends.

Link
The Star: ‘Junction bully’ wanted by police

http://bit.ly/uRMoNw

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Comment on The Stock Yards Development by MB

MB — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:35:28 +0000

EVEN IN QUEBEC – by LAW – they don’t allow this BS to happen – pile driving POLLUTKON 15 metres down IS NOT healthy for any one. and trinity and rio-can companies can afford to replace the soil. THIS IS SERIOUS ABUSE PEOPLE WAKE UP!!!!!!

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Comment on The Stock Yards Development by MB

MB — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:23:22 +0000

THEY – TRINITY AND RIO-CAN ARE PILE DRIVING OVER 200 YEARS OF TOXIC WASTE INTO THE GROUND FOR ALL OF THE JUNCTION PEOPLE TO SWALLOW and NO warning (by law) was given to their activity – especially on Sunday. This is BAD – REALLY BAD.

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Comment on 200 Keele Street – Revised Planning Application by Leslie

Leslie — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 19:51:20 +0000

Just a reminder of the Community Consultation Meeting tomorrow, October 13, at 7:00 pm in the cafeteria of Humberside Collegiate Institute, 280 Quebec Avenue.
Please come out and have your say.

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Comment on 200 Keele Street – Revised Planning Application by Leslie

Leslie — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:45:39 +0000

First, thanks for posting this.
However, I must point out that the OMB has not actually rejected the previous less intense proposal for this site. The City rejected the proposal and decided to defend the position at the OMB, and then the developer requested an indefinite adjournment of the OMB hearing.
If you’re interested you can read the extensive background (I’ve reproduced the link from the notice for convenience):
http;//www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-38624.pdf
The original report can be found at:
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-25771.pdf
(This link is in storage somewhere, but you can reach it from the first.)
Please come on October 13 to have your say.

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Comment on Baird Park Dogs’ Off-leash Area by S

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:08:38 +0000

Definitely agree with the self-entitlement bit plus the fact that some people actually drive to Baird and park anywhere on the East and West side of the park. Unless you know someone who does or do live near the park you may not have any idea about how again it is a mistake in urban planning and was forced upon just to satisfy an interest group who may not even live even on the West side of Baird. Of course dog owners not only have them in the dola but all over the park at certain times. Do you know that incessant barking can be actually heard from Dundas & Annette and Keele & Humberside during certain times?! Walking by it looks awful and I feel sorry for those who have see that unsightly thing and everything else along with it.

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Comment on Toronto Police Service 11 division – community open house by Tania Jivraj

Tania Jivraj — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 17:41:15 +0000

Hello,

I read in the Globe and Mail the article about the stalker. While I was happy to see that the police informed the public of the safety issue I was concerned about the language used by the police. He stated that the victim is, “Petite in build, never in trouble with the law, she lives with parents and siblings and is completely credible.” Many women cannot say all the above about themselves but that does not mean that we should not be credible when we say that we have been assaulted. Being believed by the police and mental health professionals is one of the reasons that women do not report crimes. Women who aren’t petite, who may have substance use issues and may have been in trouble with the law still deserve the authorities to trust us when we say we have been assaulted. Not everyone has the same opportunities in life and to be punished and placed in more vulnerable positions because we don’t live with our parents and are not petite. No woman should feel that she cannot ask for support because the police won’t believe her. But many women do feel that shame.

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Comment on Baird Park Dogs’ Off-leash Area by Connie

Connie — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 14:44:39 +0000

I think the park looks great and is a great addition to the neighbourhood. I just live the next street over on Indian Rd Cres and had no idea there was a dispute about this dog park. I don’t have a dog, but it looks great, is really civilized and is safer for children, like mine. There is plenty of space left in the park for playing.

This park has never been overly crowded. I am also happy to meet dog owners from other parts of the Junction who bring their kids and dogs over to Baird Park!!!

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Comment on Baird Park Dogs’ Off-leash Area by Chris

Chris — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:51:21 +0000

The enclosure is self entitlement at its best; I bought a dog, but because I, the owner, am too lazy to walk a couple of blocks south to Toronto’s greatest park, I’m going to cop out and have something built right under my nose. Bravo.

If you don’t have the time and effort to take your dog it on a proper walk, don’t own a dog. Spending the short time you get outside running around a small enclosure like the one in Baird Park is a pretty sad existence!

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Comment on Baird Park Dogs’ Off-leash Area by U

Sun, 11 Sep 2011 05:47:11 +0000

Many people in the community do not share your point of view!

I believe due process has happened. I was at the public meetings too, I have read the minutes-reports-letters and I see it differently. I see the addition of an off leash area as thoughtful, considerate, inclusive, and supportive of the peace and tranquility of our neighborhood. I see that environmental concerns have been heard and addressed.

Baird Park has a fenced in lawn bowling club, a fenced in playground, and now a fenced in off leash dog area… none of those areas are exclusive by the way… and still there’s room left for a kids splash pool, walkways, picnic tables, and plenty of green space including an open field often used by a local school for recreation. Dog owners are no more a “special interest group” then families with kids, or lawn bowlers, or people who picnic, or school gym classes, or anyone.

The park is PUBLIC property, and responsible dog owners respectfully share Baird Park with you! There may be a few who don’t obey the rules, just as there are some people who litter, loiter, and cruise when they shouldn’t… but not many. Baird Park is a clean, safe, well used, and well loved space in the 5th largest urban centre in North America. Aren’t we lucky!

I am sorry you feel it is now “destructive”, “stepping on your life” an “abomination”, and “ruined”. I don’t agree, and I don’t think your animosity is at all reasonable. If you are not happy there anymore, Lithuania Park is only 500 meters away.

ps… I haven’t slept in past 7am 6 days a week for 2 years either Peter because I live across from a condo construction site. Annoying, yes. Legal, yes.

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