Toronto Council Tackles Landlords, Yacht Club, Park Revamp

Toronto City Council kicks off a three-day meeting today, tackling issues like cracking

down on bad landlords and deciding the fate of a controversial.

Yacht Club

At 500 Daws Road, conditions got so rough that Canada Post stopped male delivery over

health and safety worries for drivers.

Mayor Olivia Chao wants new rules to track repeat offenders across all their properties

and help tenants there get fixes faster.

Meanwhile, the 70-year-old Toronto Humber Yacht Club on the Humber River faces closure

after years of complaints about jet skis, litter, and aggressive behavior toward neighbors and paddlers.

Some counselors are pushing back with petitions for members and supporters, arguing city staff

gave weak reasons like vague environmental concerns.

Local reactions are mixed, especially on a $50 million donation from the Western Foundation

to revamp Queen's Park North plus 43.

Million dollars more for upkeep over 20 years.

Residents worry a new cafe, bathrooms, and tree walk will crowd out the park's peaceful vibe,

so Council might need to approve final designs, which is it usually required.

Other hot items include no penalties recommended for Councillor Chris Moise after a heated exchange with a critic,

safety upgrades for the TTC like,

platform doors at all 75 subway stations, and debates over flying foreign flags at City Hall.

One counselor wants to ban them, another two.

Adirons' pre-revolutionary version.

Council wraps up Friday with more updates on everything from public grocery stores to hiring locals for snow shoveling

as they balance ten and eight, community spaces, and city services.

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