Iconic Toronto diner is closing after 45 years

Rosedale Diner on Yonge St. to close after 45 years

An iconic Toronto diner and neighbourhood staple is gearing up to permanently close its doors following 45 vibrant years in business.

The Rosedale Diner, located at 1164 Yonge St., has been winning over locals since 1978 with its eclectic decor and bistro comfort food with a Middle Eastern twist.

Toronto’s Vital Signs – 2023 Special Report

The Power of Us report cover

Raising the alarm bells in this 19th Toronto’s Vital Signs Report is not enough. The problems are persistent but not new. Let’s focus on the problem that underlies them all—restoring the connection between us and our city. It’s time to get involved and reignite our love for Toronto. ~ Toronto Foundation

City survey on micromobility

Micromobility

The City of Toronto is seeking public feedback on the use of micromobility, e.g. bikes, e-bikes and other small vehicles. The results from this survey will be used to develop a city-wide strategy for micromobility, including what new forms might be allowed in future. The survey will be open until December 13, 2023.

Six tax incentives for Canadian homeowners

house keys and model house

Owning a home in Canada isn’t cheap, but luckily, there are tax credits and benefits that can help you get some extra cash to maintain your dream home. The country is facing a cost of living crisis, which is made up of soaring food prices and unaffordable housing, to name a few.

George Baird – City Builder and Good Neighbour

George Baird standing

George Baird made a significant contribution to Canadian architecture and during that impressive career also found time to be a good neighbour. 

In the early 2000s when the City removed the Yorkville North Midtown Secondary Plan from the new Official Plan, George offered to assist the ABC Resident’s Association with the development of Site and Area Specific Policy 211. This policy, later adopted by City Council, has been the key policy to help us improve the quality of development in the neighbourhood.

How safe is Yorkville?

Yorkville area street

The alarming surge in break-ins in Toronto this year, up by a staggering 20 per cent, was grimly exemplified by a recent incident where a man unlawfully entered a midtown Toronto home and lingered for hours, only to be confronted by its occupants.

Distracted drivers at Avenue Rd. & Davenport

Distracted driver holding cell phone while driving

Toronto police officer stops 3 distracted drivers — all on their cellphones — at the same time.On Monday afternoon, Toronto police officer Kirk Papadopoulos was parked on a curbside near Avenue Road and Davenport Road in his unmarked car when he stopped three distracted drivers within the span of about 30 seconds.

ABCRA responds to City on Noise Bylaw Review

Motorcycle crossing crosswalk

ABCRA has participated in many iterations of the Noise By-Law review, and was a member of the Noise Working Group (“NWG”) process and has attended all meetings in the lead up to the 2019 Noise By-Law review. The livability of the City is being eroded by excessive unrestricted noise and a lack of enforcement for the rules that we do have.