How the city wants to bring Chinatown residents into conversations about their future
THE GREEN LINE DOCUMENTERS NOTES How the city wants to bring Chinatown residents into conversations about their future City of Toronto staff held a meeting on Dec. 7 in Xing Dance Theatre to update community members on the urban planning study, Chinatown Tomorrow Planning Initiative. The Chinatown Tomorrow Planning Initiative meeting on Dec. 7, 2024…
Read MoreWheel-Trans users ask TTC to protect door-to-door bus services in Toronto
THE GREEN LINE DOCUMENTERS NOTES Wheel-Trans users ask TTC to protect door-to-door bus service in Toronto In a recent TTC board meeting, Wheel-Trans users and advocates voiced concerns about accessibility and equity as the board debates the future of door-to-door transit services and the “Family of Services” route. Eligible people with disabilities can use Wheel-Trans…
Read MoreDealing with N4s: What happens if you’re behind on rent?
THE GREEN LINE GUIDE TO… dealing with N4s: what happens if you’re behind on rent Residential complex Moss Park Apartments on Shuter Street and Parliament Street. : Yara El Murr/The Green Line. Sahaana Ranganathan Toronto Metropolitan University Master of Journalism graduate with a passion for community-based storytelling. Currently living in the Annex. Always down to…
Read MoreWhat happens after you get an eviction notice?
THE GREEN LINE GUIDE TO… Understanding eviction notices To evict a tenant, a landlord has to file a legal form through the Landlord and Tenand Board or LTB. : Yara El Murr/The Green Line. Sahaana Ranganathan Toronto Metropolitan University Master of Journalism graduate with a passion for community-based storytelling. Currently living in the Annex. Always…
Read MoreHow Toronto’s city council plans to boost the construction of rental housing
THE GREEN LINE DOCUMENTERS NOTES How Toronto City council wants to encourage the construction of rental housing City Council proposed incentives to boost purpose-built rental homes amid concerns over rising rents and housing shortages. The Toronto City Council held a meeting on Nov. 13 in City Hall’s main auditorium and proposed incentives for developers to…
Read MoreDealing with N13S: your landlord wants to renovate or demolish your unit
THE GREEN LINE GUIDE TO… dealing with n13s: when your landlord wants to renovate or demolish your building The Chois have been living in their home for over 40 years. In 2023, they found out that they might be evicted because management wants to demolish the building. : Provided by Miso Choi. Sahaana Ranganathan Toronto…
Read MoreDealing with N12s: your landlord wants to move into or sell your unit
THE GREEN LINE GUIDE TO… dealing with N12s: your landlord wants to move into or sell your unit A house is sold near Moss Park in December 2024. : Yara El Murr/The Green Line. Sahaana Ranganathan Toronto Metropolitan University Master of Journalism graduate with a passion for community-based storytelling. Currently living in the Annex. Always…
Read MoreMore school kids in Toronto are going hungry. Here’s how the city could help.
THE GREEN LINE DOCUMENTERS NOTES MORE SCHOOL KIDS IN TORONTO ARE GOING HUNGRY. HERE’S HOW THE CITY COULD HELP. The city’s Executive Committee talked about the funding needed for school meal programs that would help children year-round, including the summertime. Students with the Toronto Catholic District School Board breakfast program. : Provided by Toronto Catholic…
Read MoreThe totally non-extensive guide to evictions
THE GREEN LINe’s TOTALLY NON-EXTENSIVE GUIDE TO EVICTIONS Evictions are complicated. This tool is designed to help you get started. Apartment buildings in Regent Park. : Yara El Murr/The Green Line. Sahaana Ranganathan Toronto Metropolitan University Master of Journalism graduate with a passion for community-based storytelling. Currently living in the Annex. Always down to get…
Read MoreToronto moves towards stronger protections against renoviction
THE GREEN LINE DOCUMENTERS NOTES TORONTO MOVES TOWARDs STRONGER PROTECTIONS AGAINST RENOVICTION WITH NEW BYLAW City councilors and tenant advocates talked about a proposed bylaw that would curb bad-faith renovictions that force tenants out and offer clearer protections and compensation options for renters. Coun. Josh Matlow (centre) and Coun. Paula Fletcher (right) spoke in favor…
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