We are thrilled by Rideau Hall’s announcement on December 27, 2019 that Ken has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada.
A Sneak Peak at the new Ferries
Sneak preview of the new Toronto Island ferry design, from Toronto Island Advisory Committee meeting today at City Hall.
Ontario Place for All Statement
Toronto, Jan 18, 2019 – Ontario Place For All [https://www.ontarioplaceforall.com/] is calling on the Ontario government to put its redevelopment plans for the lakefront park on hold.
The Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sports announced today the government is interested in turning Ontario Place into an “attraction that could include exciting sport and entertainment landmarks, public spaces or shopping.” Michael Tibollo said the areas open for redevelopment include “the Ontario Place Islands, mainland, pods and the Cinesphere.”
Ports Toronto should be Accountable to the People of Toronto
Toronto is Canada's largest City but one of its smallest ports by volume of cargo. The Toronto Port Authority, also known as Ports Toronto, is a federal government entity, not accountable to Toronto's city government or to anyone. It operates the Island Airport, and owns has incredibly valuable landholdings around our waterfront. Should it be reformed to be accountable to the people of Toronto? We think so. A Ports Modernization Review was commenced by the federal Minister of Transport in 2018. Read Waterfront for All's submission to the Ports Modernization Review here.
Humber Bay for All
On November 25 the West End Beaches Stakeholders Association (WEBSA) presented their Concept Plan for refurbishment of the breakwater and environment of Humber Bay, from Ontario Place to the Humber River. The presentation was given at the Argonaut Rowing Club. WEBSA, an independent, non-profit coalition, includes the Argonaut Rowing Club, The Boulevard Club, Sunnyside Paddling Club, and Toronto Sailing & Canoe Club, and aims at community engagement as a means to achieving positive changes to the waterfront of Toronto's western beaches.
The Port Lands: The Next Frontier for Waterfront Renewal
Over the past years, Toronto’s residents had to push back against several wrong-headed development proposals for their waterfront: Ferris wheels, mega-casinos, and jets. With these fights hopefully behind us, it’s time to re-focus on continuing the renewal of our waterfront.
Sustainable Growth Will Flow from Don River Flood Protection
Visionary government funding commitment will unlock climate-resilient growth in Toronto's Port Lands.
Funding for Don River Flood Protection Will Unlock Potential of Toronto’s Port Lands
Waterfront for All, an umbrella organization for groups from across Toronto, welcomes the newly announced tri-level government funding for the Don River mouth naturalization.
Waterfront for All Gets Started
At its founding Annual General Meeting, Waterfront for All adopted a set of by-laws and elected a set of executive officers.
Don River Flood Protection Key to Unlocking Potential of Toronto’s Waterfront
A new citizens group, Waterfront for All, is welcoming today’s Waterfront Toronto recommendation to put in place flood protection for the Port Lands.