News Archives - Page 15 of 29

04 Jul 2014

Hot market cooling off

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee

By Michael McCann This year was one of the busiest spring housing markets which I can remember. However like any cycle it looks like this one is starting to wane. At one point every seller's strategy...

27 Jun 2014

News, Retail

The Salvage Shop

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Kingston Rd., Roy Clifford, Salvage Shop, The Salvage Shop

By Tricia Chan At the Salvage Shop at 1492 Kingston Rd. you can find a variety of antique furniture, vintage textiles and outdated accessories. One thing you can’t find is a standard antique dealer. “I’m a professional...

22 Jun 2014

News, Religion

The buzz at the United Church

June 22, 2014
By Hedy Korbee
Birchmount Bluffs United Church, Rev. Cynthia Stretton

This ain’t your grandma’s church fundraiser. Cynthia Stretton, the new minister at Birchcliff Bluffs United Church has graciously offered to shave her head as part of a fundraising campaign to raise $5,000 for the church. If the...

29 May 2014

History, News, Uncategorized

Birchmount CI 50th reunion

May 29, 2014
By Hedy Korbee
50th reunion, anniversary, Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute

The year was 1964. The Beatles' “I Want to Hold Your Hand” was at the top of the charts, Gilligan's Island made its television debut, and Scarborough’s Birchmount Park Collegiate Institute opened its doors for...

08 Apr 2014

City Services, News

New sidewalks crumbling

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
construction, Councillor Gary Crawford, Kingston Road, sidewalks, Thomas Yeung

By Hedy Korbee Birch Cliff residents waited years for the revitalization of Kingston Road and now that winter’s over and the snow has melted, many are upset to see that our brand new sidewalks are...

01 Apr 2014

City Services, News

Kingston Rd rebuild – part 2

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
construction, Gary Crawford, Kingston Road, Marielle Torrefranca, Ward 36

By Marielle Torrefranca Bright, orange construction barrels are lighting up Kingston Road once again, as the main road’s reconstruction continues between Warden Avenue and Victoria Park Avenue. The reconstruction is the second phase of Kingston Road’s...

31 Mar 2014

News, The Quarry

New Quarry park

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee

By Hedy Korbee Imagine for a moment that you could design a brand new park in the heart of Birch Cliff. What would it look like? That was the challenge facing about fifty local residents who turned...

24 Mar 2014

News

A noisier neighbourhood?

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Billy Bishop airport, Gary Crawford, Porter Airlines, Ward 36

By Tricia Chan Opponents of the expansion of Billy Bishop Airport say Birch Cliff residents may be in for a noisier neighbourhood if the City of Toronto votes to permit Porter Airlines to extend the...

11 Mar 2014

Condos, News, Real Estate

Queensbury residents outraged

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Centreville Homes, Clonmore Dr., condos, Gerrard Clonmore Developments, Quarry, Queensbury Ave.

By Albert Williams Homeowners living near Queensbury Ave. and Clonmore Dr. expressed outrage and shock at plans by developer Centreville Homes to construct a 120-unit condominium on the north side of Clonmore next to the...

18 Feb 2014

News, Real Estate

January real estate market

October 18, 2021
By Hedy Korbee
Cliffside, homes, Michael McCann, real estate

By Michael McCann This past January has been one the craziest January's I have ever experienced for buying a home. Every time my buyers saw a house that was perfect for them, we ended up in...