Federal, provincial and municipal governments pitch in to fund redevelopment of Toronto's Port Lands. Mark Carcasole reports.
TORONTO – A portion of Toronto’s waterfront is set to undergo a nearly $1.2 billion flood protection project that will lead to a makeover of the area. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne and Mayor John Tory announced the Toronto Port Lands Flood Protection project at a joint news conference on Wednesday. Trudeau said global warming over the past decade has resulted in increased flooding in urban areas. He said the project will provide flood protection for 240 hectares of land through the creation of a naturalized mouth for the Don River. Flood protection for the Port Lands is a key priority for us. Find out more about this waterfront revitalization at https://t.co/SPiJ95WAHa pic.twitter.com/JI6jPWpxTD — City of Toronto (@TorontoComms) June 28, 2017 It will also help clean up contaminated soil, unlock underused industrial land for development, and establish new aquatic habitats and wetlands that support native species. “It’s estimated that as many as 1,500 jobs will be created during the cleanup and development phases,” Trudeau said. Wynne said the project uses a model proven successful in other waterfront communities. “We are on our way to building a new neighbourhood that will be a vibrant place to live – a hub for good jobs and economic growth, and a mixed-use community that can be accessed and enjoyed by all,” she said. The plan calls for the long-term transformation of the port lands into mixed-use communities with residential and commercial development surrounded by parks and green space. The federal government will contribute up to $384 million to the $1.185 billion project, while Ontario and the City of Toronto will each contribute more than $400 million. The project, which is expected to take about seven years to complete, will have four main components. Extensive earth work – 1.5 million cubic metres of excavated soil, additional soil remediation and handling, and placement of excavated soil – will create more than 1,000 metres of naturalized river valley, a new greenway, and a sediment management area. The second component will involve the installation of municipal infrastructure – water mains, wastewater, storm sewers – and the creation of roads and a transit right-of-way. The third component will include the construction of three new bridges and the extension of the Lake Shore Boulevard bridge to create a wider opening over the Don River. The final component will create a new naturalized area in the river valley, including about 14 hectares of aquatic habitat. The project will “unlock the potential of underutilized waterfront lands, protect the area from flooding and support Toronto’s long-term growth by creating new parks, natural areas, and mixed-use neighbourhoods,” Tory said. This post " Over $1B announced for Toronto Port Lands flood protection project" was originally seen on Global News by Peter Cameron
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By combining London’s diverse population, San Francisco’s neighbourhood feel and Auckland’s adrenaline-induced playfulness, the Canadian city is finding its own identity.
Within minutes of my arrival to the Ritz-Carlton in Toronto's burgeoning Entertainment District, a bellhop whisked me upstairs to the 18th-floor club level check in, where a staff member offered me a complimentary glass of chardonnay. Not just any chardonnay, but one made from grapes grown, picked, pressed and bottled in nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario’s very own Napa Valley. From my spacious room, floor-to-ceiling windows revealed a portrait-like view of the city's soaring CN Tower, a needle-like structure that narrows as it ascends toward a multilevel observation deck. One of the world's tallest buildings, it is now also home to one of the city’s most extreme adventures: the death-defying Edge Walk, where adventurists spend up to half an hour in a harness, meandering around the deck's outer circumference, 356m in the air. Though it was my first time to the city, I felt as though I had been here before. Along with a population that is as ethnically and culturally diverse as London, Toronto has the towering skyscrapers of Manhattan, the neighbourhood feel of San Francisco and even a bit of the adrenaline-induced playfulness of Auckland – not to mention LA's high-priced martinis, which you can find at the Thompson Hotel's rooftop bar. And while Toronto's skyline remains dotted with remnants of its days as a British stronghold – the regal Fairmont Royal York, the bustling St Lawrence Market and the luxury King Edward, a hotel that once served as a love nest for an unmarried Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton – it is easy to tell by the towering cranes and endless scaffolding that downtown Toronto is in the middle of a reinvention, forming a new and modern identity that is entirely its own. Overnighting No longer limited to old or outdated properties, Toronto visitors now have a handful of snazzy new lodgings to choose from. Along with the spacious Ritz Carlton (especially notable for its mirror-embedded bathroom TVs), 2010 saw the opening of downtown's boutique Thompson Hotel, where rooms have mahogany floors and built-in furnishings, and the elevators are consistently filled with glammed-up locals in black outfits and four-inch heels en route to the rooftop bar; in true club fashion, there is often a line at the entrance below. Since then, downtown's Trump International Hotel and Tower Toronto and the Shangri-La Hotel Toronto, as well as the flagship Four Seasons Hotel in the city's posh Yorkville neighbourhood have opened, helping transform Toronto from a weekend stopover into a five-star haven. Dining out Along with building high-end properties, Toronto has been busy securing its spot on the culinary map with a restaurant boom to rival cities worldwide. Located in the Entertainment District just outside the city's Air Canada Centre sporting arena, E11even is a classic North American eatery serving one of the tastiest- burgers on the planet (seriously). Despite its top-tier price tag, the 25 Canadian dollar Maple Burger – served on an egg bun with double smoked bacon, Guinness cheddar cheese and a dollop of roasted garlic aioli – is not only one heavenly bite after the next, it is also worth every cent. Gracing the 54th floor of downtown's flashy TD Tower, Canoe attracts the Hollywood elite who come to town for September’s annual Toronto International Film Festival. The restaurant offers outstanding views and a regionally focused menu of seasonal dishes, such as Alberta lamb with baby turnips and butterball potatoes, along with a wine list that is as diverse as Toronto's residents. But it is New York chef David Chang's trio of recently opened Momofuku concept eateries that are Toronto's hottest tickets, namely Shoto, serving Asian cuisine as an ever-evolving, 10-coursetasting menu that require both ample time and a hearty appetite. Living large As Toronto's food scene rapidly evolves, it naturally follows that other attractions are upping their ante. Along with the Toronto International Film Festival, this city of festivals is becoming ever more known for its annual Nuit Blanche – or all night – arts fete in October, another autumn happening that transforms Toronto's downtown into a giant multimedia art venue, complete with retro dance parties and immersive light installations. And as host of the 2015 Pan American Games, a major athletic competition that will be completely carbon neutral as well as Canada's largest ever multi-sport event (with 8,000 athletes from 41 nations in 36 sports – twice the size of Vancouver's 2010 Winter Olympics), refurbishments are in the works citywide. Union Station, Toronto's metro hub, is in the middle of a complete overhaul, and a new slew of subway trains – put into service in 2011 – have replaced those that have been rocking the tracks since the 1950s and ‘60s. Looking for a bit of culture? The National Ballet of Canada recently premiered a new rendition of Romeo and Juliet by acclaimed Russian choreographer Alexei Ratmansky, and upcoming works include Swan Lake and Cinderella. For a secondary treat that is just as indulgent, swing by SOMA, a chocolate shop in Toronto's Distillery District and enjoy fiery Mayan liquid chocolate spiced with Madagascar vanilla and chilli. It is a bona fide game-changer, much like the city itself. This article "Welcome to the new Toronto" was seen first on bbc.com by Laura Kiniry
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In 1886, Toronto mayor William Howland championed a simple, conservative ethos, calling the city “Toronto the Good." More than 130 years later the nickname lingers, yet Toronto has never been more diverse.
There's no question it's one of the most multicultural cities in the world—the BBC confirms, and how couldn't it be, given that it's growing by 100,000 new residents a year? Nothing stays the same for too long, be it a place to eat, a tucked-away cafe or a hidden indoor garden; the city has a short-term memory. In a sense, that's what makes it an inimitable travel destination, Toronto is the whole world, a place where you can choose your own adventure and have it be different every time, but some neighbourhoods stay hotbeds for the cultural conveyor belt. Day 1: Arrival and Kensington If you fly into Pearson International Airport, hit the Union Pearson Express (but call it the UP, it's more Torontonian of you). Tickets are $12.35 and get you right to Union Station, Toronto's gorgeous train terminal and the key to travelling around the city. If you flew into Toronto Island airport, lucky you, you're here; hop on a quick shuttle to the city centre. There are Airbnbs and hotels abound in the city centre, but if you're looking for a unique stay book yourself a night at one of the boutique hotels in the hip Queen Street West neighbourhood—The Drake, The Gladstone, The Beverley, or Hotel Ocho. For a night in the city's decidedly more low-key but equally eccentric Riverside neighbourhood on Queen Street East, you can rest your head at the Broadview Hotel. Day or night, make your way to Kensington Market by foot (Toronto is a grid and thus incredibly walkable) or via TTC streetcar (day passes are $12.50 and allow for unlimited rides, two adults can share a pass on Saturdays/Sundays and holidays). Kensington is the epicentre of Toronto's diversity; Portuguese butchers share sidewalk space with Latin American joints hawking empanadas. It's free reign in the market and nearby Chinatown, but for a sit-down meal, you can't go wrong with Grey Gardens, Kensington Brewing Company, La Chilaca, or Toronto's worst kept secret speakeasy Cold Tea. Day 2: Surf check and Leslieville Toronto's Woodbine Beach is one of the many places you can surf on the Great Lakes, which have a tendency to look like an ocean when the weather is right. Pop-by Surf the Greats in the Queen East neighbourhood for a coffee and rentals. They'll get you geared up and set up your lessons, whether it's for a stand-up paddle board overlooking the city's skyline or a wave-friendly board when the surf's up. If surfing isn't your thing, you can rent a bike through Bike Share Toronto and head down to the trails along the waterfront or peruse the Leslieville neighbourhood, where there's no shortage of quirky shops, coffee spots, and restaurants. Your best bets? Swing by the Leslieville Pumps, a functioning gas station with an inventive kitchen, Lake Inez, in Toronto's old Chinatown, or Tabule in Riverside for new twists on Middle Eastern dishes. Day 3: Ossington Street strip Start on Queen Street West with a coffee from White Squirrel, named for the legendary albino squirrel (RIP) that called nearby Bellwoods park home, or grab a pastry from Nadège Patisserie across from the park. Enjoy some downtime at Bellwoods where locals congregate from spring to fall. When you're ready to hit the pavement, head west along Queen Street and north on Ossington Street, visiting the gallery spaces and fashion boutiques spaced intermittently along the route. As dinner time rolls around, you can stay in the area and grab some classic diner poutine (cheese and gravy smothered French fries) at The Lakeview, followed by bluegrass at mainstay The Dakota Tavern. If you're feeling higher energy, head south to the King Street West stretch between Bathurst and Spadina Avenue for a sample of the myriad cocktail bars and nightlife. Day 4: 'Toronto the Good' What better way to cap off your visit than to play the part of the true tourist? Start on Yonge Street just south of the Queen subway stop to grab a coffee at Dineen, a historic fur shop converted into an upscale coffee spot that roasts its own beans. Hockey fans should head to the Hockey Hall of Fame for a peek of the replica Stanley Cup. Otherwise, head up Yonge Street and west on Queen past the Eaton Centre (Toronto's behemoth shopping centre) to see old city hall, the new city hall, and Nathan Philips Square—home to the impossible-to-miss, brightly-lit Toronto sign, which makes for great Instagram fodder. In your final hours, cut through the Eaton Centre to visit Yonge and Dundas square, a continually sprawling display of lights and signage denoting the city's commercial hub. The best part about ending your stay here: You're never more than a block away from the subway leading you directly to Union Station. This article " Four Days in Toronto: Lake Surfing, Hidden Speakeasies and Coffee Galore" was seen first on rewards.cibcrewards.com by Andrew Seale
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