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Distillery
District
News
March
2019
On-‐Line
Edition
By Van Gough, Factories at Clichy - AGO
Date: February 12, 2018
Time: 19:00
Time: 17:30
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GWNA AGM EDITION
1. Metrolinx has convened a Community Advisory Committee to deal with the Union
Station Corridor East expansion work, GWNA is a member. Initial focus is on what noise
MONDAY March 18 - 2019 at 6:30 PM
mitigations are needed for people living immediately adjacent to the tracks but there
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relevance for Distillery residents.
2. First Parliament Site –
a. Information session held February 6, public workshop held March 3
b. Informational walk scheduled for March 24
c. Heritage interpretation plan and site master plan are to be developed as a result
of public consultation
3. Quayside –
a. Sidewalk Toronto first public roundtable to learn about and provide feedback on
work plan to develop the Master Innovation and Development Plan March 20
b. First live-streamed public talk on the future of complete streets March 27
c. Development Committee is working on developing a vision statement for what
considerations will be important when developing this neighbourhood. This
could in turn inform a community benefits agreement.
4. Initial plans for Anishinaabe site were shared with the West Don Lands Committee but
no applications have been made as of yet. Proposal includes a 4 story health centre
along Cherry St; 5 story training, education and employment center near heritage
building, 11 story
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5. 33 + 37 Parliament Development Application –
a. GWNA wrote to TEYCC on January 16 supporting the staff refusal report for the
proposed development. The refusal was endorsed by council but has been
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GWNA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Monday, March 18, 2019
Gooderham Condo, 390 Cherry Street
Amenity Level Party Room - Level A
Registration 6:30 p.m. - Meeting 7:00 p.m.
We are Accepting Nominations for 2019 GWNA Board of Directors
If you are interested, please get in touch with: nominations@gwna.ca
Have a say in your community Give us your ideas and suggestions
Help elect a new Board of Directors
SPECIAL PRESENTATION
Come and hear about the latest news and development updates on the
purpose-built rental project in Block 8, directly east of the Streetcar Loop
GUEST SPEAKERS
John English V.P. Development, Tricon Capital - Michelle Ackerman Consultant, Kilmer Group
Tony Medeiros V.P. Development, Dream Unlimited
Light refreshments provided by The Mill Street Beer Hall & Flip Side Mini Donuts Café & Bar
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DRAFT AGENDA
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AGENDA – AGM
Monday, March 18, 2019 at
390 Cherry Street
Registration: 6:30 p.m.
Meeting: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
1. Welcome – Scott Wilson
2. Presentation on purpose-built rental project in the West Don Lands:
Michelle Ackerman, Kilmer Group
John English, VP Development, Tricon Capital
Tony Medeiros, VP Development, Dream Unlimited
3. Motion to adopt minutes of previous AGM
4. Treasurer’s annual report – Don Carvalhal
a. Motion to maintain membership fees at current level
5. Outgoing President’s annual report – Michael Brewer
6. Election of resident members to the Board of Directors – John Tran
7. Committee Reports:
a. Membership – John Tran
b. Social Committee – Terry Stroup
c. Communications – Michael Brewer
d. Development – Michael Brewer
e. Community Police Liaison Committee – Lori May
8. Any other business
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GOODERHAM & WORTS
NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION (GWNA) INC.
Website: www.gwna.ca Twitter: @ GWNAtoronto
Facebook: Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association
MINUTES OF MEETING held
Monday, March 26th , 2018
70 Distillery Lane, 5th Floor Amenity Room at 7:00 p.m.
Directors present:
Michael Brewer (President & Development Committee Chair)
John Tran (Membership Chair)
Kristin Scythes (Social Committee Chair)
Sheila Iseman (70 Distillery Representative)
George Hume (39 Parliament Representative)
Farshad Salehzadeh (33 Mill Street Representative)
Jane Robinson (80 Mill Street Representative)
Keith Veira (Director at Large)
Beryl Haines (Director at Large)
Regrets:
Phylis Coles (Vice-President)
Don Carvalhal (Treasurer)
Corinne Bryers (70 Mill Street Representative)
Jose Castillo (390 Cherry St Representative)
1. WELCOME AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Michael Brewer, President, called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. and began by
acknowledging that the land on which the meeting was taking place is the traditional territory
of the Haudenosaunee, and most recently, the territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit
First Nation. He also went on to acknowledge the more recent history of the immediate area,
including the First Parliament heritage site, which currently is undergoing a public
consultation process.
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2. GUEST SPEAKERS
Candace Shaw, The Distillery District Events Coordinator
There are a number of free and accessible summer programs and events lined up so far (some
tentative):
- ArtfestOntario — First long weekend in May, also Labour Day. will bring about 75
arts and crafts vendors. Has been returning to the Distillery for over 10 years.
- Doors Open — Film and TV theme. Interesting theme given that many movies were
filmed in the Distillery District before it was developed.
- Sing! The Toronto Vocal Arts Festival — Celebrating the best in acapella
- Distillery Sunday Market — All products originate from within a 100 mile radius of
the Distillery. Starting May 27th through to the end of August/October. Every Sunday
from noon to 5. Will be next to Balzacs.
- Distillery Music City Summer Series — 4 performers per weekend, from 2-6pm.
- Om T.O. — Free outdoor Yoga. June 24th.
- The Leslieville Flea — A Curated Flea Market selling Vintage & Handcrafted Goods.
- Rotary Int’l Convention - Late June. 3500 people expected, with a pre-party at the
Distillery called “Rock the Distillery”. Open to Public.
- Jaipur Literary Festival — World’s largest event of its kind. Distillery still
unconfirmed as official venue in Toronto.
Check out the website for updated info about events.
Mark Halkias, Senior Property Manager, Dream Unlimited Ltd.
Update on businesses in the Distillery and Canary District
The Distillery District
The Distillery is nearly fully occupied.
- Tankhouse Lane to undergo a tenant shuffle, expect some changes.
New retailers:
- Hatley, children’s apparel
- All in the Wild Photography, Jason Bantle. Will take over the role Picto played in
issuing photo permits.
- Founders. Taking over Martini Club Int’l.
- Stack, a fintech company
- Raw Signal Management Consulting.
- Another confidential tenant moving in to Picto space.
Canary District
Home to 14 tenants and growing.
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Like the Distillery, the choice of retailers is towards smaller businesses that are more open to
contributing to the neighbourhood.
He listed several: Opus Glow, Tory’s, Expedia, TD Bank (moved from 33 Mill), The
Running Room, Think Fitness, Fuel+, Sukhothai, Tabbouleh etc.
Coming soon:
- The Aviary (a neighbourhood brewpub - partnered with Longslice Brewery from the
Junction. Opening June.
- Canary Market, a new convenience store
Events
- Weather or circumstance did not cooperate on many occasions last year.
- Active Sunday to be replaced with an Auto-show.
New Newsletter
- A Canary District Newsletter to start being published shortly.
Construction
- Block 16: shovels in ground. Foundation to start construction about now. The project
will introduce 187 residential units and 7,500 SF of retail. 3-yr construction time.
- Block 12: is the next block to be developed. Shovels expected to hit the ground Oct
2018 with an early 2021 completion. Will include 15,000 SF of retail, potentially
intended for a large grocery store.
- Block 13: a 480 unit project, to start construction ca. 2021.
- All dates contingent on sales.
3. MINUTES OF MARCH 27, 2017 ANNUAL MEETING
MOTION - Isobel Collins, seconded – Michael Brewer, to approve the Minutes of the
Annual General Meeting held on March 27th, 2017 – with minor corrections. MOTION
CARRIED.
4. REPORTS
4.1 Treasurer’s Report – Michael Brewer for Don Carvalhal
Revenue:
- Tremendous influx of new members – and revenue in 2017.
- One of the goals from last year’s AGM was to boost membership in 2017.
- Started with approx. 65 paying members at last year’s AGM.
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- After the Fall membership drive: 228 people had joined and paid membership.
- Advertising via the GWNA newsletter is another source of revenue
Expenses:
- Expenses last year include Member’s night out
- Sponsored a youth sports club event
Final balance:
- As of Feb - $7185 - surplus over 5k moved to GIC
MOTION – George Hume, seconded – Julie Beddoes, to keep membership fees as they
are. MOTION CARRIED. Fees will stay at $15 until next AGM.
4.2 President’s Annual Report – Michael Brewer
Re: Membership Drive
By last year’s AGM, only 60 members had signed and paid, which is disproportionate given
there are thousands of residents in the neighbourhood. In order to legitimately speak on
behalf of residents, a more diverse and broad membership was required.
Re: Members Survey
John Tran sent a survey to ask members what they want to see more of from the GWNA. The
feedback, in short: more social events wanted to meet neighbours. Also want to see the
GWNA improve their communications to members. The results are posted on the GWNA
website.
Re: Civic business
Several letters were sent to Council in 2017.
OMB hearing including the Ribbon Building and 60 Mill:
- GWNA negotiated – and achieved – better podium design for the Ribbon Building.
The tower to remain the same, at 47 storeys.
- The 60 Mill redesign changes the project from 34-storeys to 12-storeys. GWNA raised
concerns about privacy to the east, which was resolved through additional setback plus
no new facing windows on the project’s east face.
- Developers will continue to engage community in design process as they come.
GWNA continues to correspond with the developers at 31 Parliament (Brett Smith) and 33-
37 Parliament (Greywood):
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- Brett shared new plans with the public and on the Facebook page – bringing his
scheme down from 49 storeys to 39. Building is still very wide and will cast shadow on
39 Parliament. Due to go to a hearing in the summer.
- 37 Parliament made a submission to the City, which was refused. They’re appealing
this decision to the OMB.
Renovations to the Distillery District streetscape have been one of the more important
projects for the GWNA.
Mill Street Streetscape:
- Sidewalks to the north side of Mill St. was not accessible to residents, pedestrians,
guests to the neighbourhood
- To address the various issues of accessibility, the sidewalk had to be widened on the
south portion, narrowing the roadway. This caused the north-side parking to be moved
to the south, and the lanes to be narrowed. Streetscape materials were cleaned up,
formalizing curbs etc.
- Now that the roadwork is done, the next step is to ensure that people are using it
properly.
- For instance, drop-offs from taxis, ride-shares and tour buses are an ongoing issue.
GWNA has been working with the City and police to find and implement solutions.
- One of the suggested and implemented solutions was to turn Trinity Street into a one-
way street southbound, allowing the top part of Trinity to be reserved as a dedicated
pick-up and drop-off area for tour buses.
Cherry St. median:
- Used to extend further south, has now been scaled back to allow for people to make a
left-hand turn out of the garages from Distillery Lane.
Christmas Market
- Continues to be a big ongoing traffic issue.
- LCBO license already submitted before 2017 event was over,
- GWNA asked the City to hold the issuing of the license until traffic issues are
resolved. This was supported by Community Council.
- There will be a roundtable discussion with the Distillery District management to
advance those traffic issues in the coming months.
Invictus Games
- The Distillery hosted the Jaguar Land Rover Driving challenge.
- Was able to mitigate some of the noise nuisances and traffic impact by shortening the
duration of the events, thoughtful routing of additional traffic generated by the event
etc.
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- Brett shared new plans with the public and on the Facebook page – bringing his
scheme down from 49 storeys to 39. Building is still very wide and will cast shadow on
39 Parliament. Due to go to a hearing in the summer.
- 37 Parliament made a submission to the City, which was refused. They’re appealing
this decision to the OMB.
Renovations to the Distillery District streetscape have been one of the more important
projects for the GWNA.
Mill Street Streetscape:
- Sidewalks to the north side of Mill St. was not accessible to residents, pedestrians,
guests to the neighbourhood
- To address the various issues of accessibility, the sidewalk had to be widened on the
south portion, narrowing the roadway. This caused the north-side parking to be moved
to the south, and the lanes to be narrowed. Streetscape materials were cleaned up,
formalizing curbs etc.
- Now that the roadwork is done, the next step is to ensure that people are using it
properly.
- For instance, drop-offs from taxis, ride-shares and tour buses are an ongoing issue.
GWNA has been working with the City and police to find and implement solutions.
- One of the suggested and implemented solutions was to turn Trinity Street into a one-
way street southbound, allowing the top part of Trinity to be reserved as a dedicated
pick-up and drop-off area for tour buses.
Cherry St. median:
- Used to extend further south, has now been scaled back to allow for people to make a
left-hand turn out of the garages from Distillery Lane.
Christmas Market
- Continues to be a big ongoing traffic issue.
- LCBO license already submitted before 2017 event was over,
- GWNA asked the City to hold the issuing of the license until traffic issues are
resolved. This was supported by Community Council.
- There will be a roundtable discussion with the Distillery District management to
advance those traffic issues in the coming months.
Invictus Games
- The Distillery hosted the Jaguar Land Rover Driving challenge.
- Was able to mitigate some of the noise nuisances and traffic impact by shortening the
duration of the events, thoughtful routing of additional traffic generated by the event
etc.
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GWNA has had, and will in some cases continue to have, ongoing participation in the
following issues:
- Expo 2025 – part of an unsuccessful bid to host
- Port Lands development work – staying involved in all the on-going development
happening in the area, including Quayside (Sidewalk Toronto)
- Metrolinx rail corridor expansion – understanding and voicing the community’s
concern about the potential impacts of having 15 minute all-day GO service along the
rail corridor
- Cherry St. super-club – rallying awareness in the larger district about the potential
nuisance of having a club with the capacity to hold a crowd of 15,000. According to
The Star, this would make it the largest club of its kind in the world.
At last, the President thanks Keith Veira, outgoing GWNA board member, for all his work
throughout the years at GWNA.
4.3 Elections
Report of Nominations Committee – John Tran
5 positions available – 4 nominees:
Michael Brewer – 2nd term
John Tran – 2nd term
Ruby Chauhan – Been in the Distillery for 1.5 years, wants to give back to community,
interested in contributing to the communications and social aspect of GWNA. Is currently in
a senior strategic communications position with the government.
Terry Stroup - Came to Toronto 10 years ago. Is interested in the social aspect of GWNA. VP
of sales for an equipment company in Markham.
George Hume reminded attendees that the board could appoint and fill the vacant position
any time during the year.
MOTION – Samantha Anderson, seconded – Beryl Haines, to appoint the new Board
members. MOTION CARRIED. Michael Brewer, John Tran, Ruby Chauhan and Terry
Stroup have been (re)elected to the GWNA Board of Directors.
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4.4 Communications Committee – Michael Brewer
The committee has reconvened and regrouped. Direction will be provided when the new
Board meets in April to discuss.
4.5 Community Police Liaison Committee - Lori May (new representative)
All CPLCs in Toronto have been asked to submit goals and objectives to the deputy chief.
The goal is to
- foster active partnerships and communication between the police and the communities
- improve and diversify the representation of the CPLC
- enhance our neighbor through the safe and secure cleanup of needles
More information can be sent over the newsletter if there is interest.
4.4 Social Committee – Kristin Scythes
Neighbours’ Night Out - June 12th
Other ideas:
- Garage Sale
- Building Socials extended to the residents in the neighbourhood
- Walks in the neighbourhood
- If members have any other ideas, please send them along
4.5 The Roundtable – Samantha Anderson
- A monthly / bi-monthly meetings with key representatives from condos and other
stakeholders of the neighbourhood
- It is a way to stay up to date with all that is happening in the neighbourhood
- It is also a forum for the follow-up and monitoring of issues resolutions that are being
or have been implemented
Toronto Christmas Market
The Toronto Christmas Market is an independent entity that works solely to organize this
annual event. The market has evolved over the years, and the GWNA is continuously
addressing issues with the Market such as:
- Traffic and parking situation in and around the neighbourhood, for visitors and
residents.
- Length of opening hours, and the duration of the event
- Crowd and noise control after-hours, queues on sidewalks, snow removal
- Vendor diversity
- Residents appreciation
City Councillor
Transportation and traffic issues
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- Construction in Canary
- Tour bus parking
Accessibility
- Assessment part of the Pan Am/Parapan Am Games
- We’re doing well but can always do better.
Other
- A banned pesticide, Monsanto’s “Round-up”, has finally been phased out and its
replacement will be announced later
- Excessive use of salt and issues concerning corrosion has been raised
- Enforcement of 15-minute parking in front of 70, 80 and 33 Mill Street is
challenging to enforce according to parking enforcement
- Guest parking for individual condos continues to be an issue
4.6 St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre (CRC) – Samantha Anderson
- Samantha has recently been elected to be the Chair of the Advisory Council for the St.
Lawrence Community Recreation Centre, so will be vacating her position as the
GWNA representative for same.
- The centre is actively looking for suggestions for the types of spaces the community
needs. A survey will be sent through the GWNA in the near future to collect this
feedback.
- GWNA has committed to support the youth soccer program again this summer.
4.7 Other business
Provincial Election
- In light of the 2018 Provincial Election, there have been conversations with the
Corktown Residence and Business Association and the St. Lawrence Residence
Association to organize an all-candidates forum and question period.
- The division of ridings put the GW neighbourhood in two different ridings separated
by Mill Street: Toronto Centre to the north and Spadina-Fort York to the south.
Meeting Closed
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Historic District, is eastern North America’s first sake brewery. Using traditional
Japanese methods and recipes with delicious Ontario spring water, Torontonians and
visitors alike can now enjoy fresh, unpasteurised, locally-brewed sake for the first time.
Ontario Spring Water Sake Company is a member of the Brewing Society of Japan.
The company’s retail store is located within the brewery premises, and features a
tasting bar with high ceilings and old limestone walls. Our IZUMI-branded sakes are
now served in many of Toronto’s finest restaurants, and are also available at the LCBO
(www.lcbo.com).
Our sake’s fresh and delightful flavour is enhanced by using a special spring water
chosen among the abundant water resources of northern Ontario. All of our sake is
prepared in the “Junmai” (pure rice) style in several varieties for sale at the Distillery
location brewery store and tasting counter. The brewery commenced operations in
February 2011 with advisory assistance from the venerable Miyasaka Brewing Co.,
Ltd. (whose operations in Japan date back to the 1600’s, currently producing sake
under the MASUMI and MIYASAKA brands) and consulting master sake brewer
Yoshiko Takahashi, an award winning brewmaster from the Nagano region of Japan.
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Riverdale Catering
YOUR LOCAL CATERING COMPANY
PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES
Why go out for dinner, when you can have a restaurant style dinner in the
comfort of your own home. Have the freedom of serving wines from your
cellar. Design a menu with a Red Seal Chef, that will cater to the needs of
you and your guests.
CORPORATE PARTIES
Have a party at the office. There are many options from having finger foods
dropped off, to having a chef on-site cooking creations to dazzle employees
and clients
WEDDING SHOWERS/BABY SHOWERS AND
MORE...
During these crazy times why not have someone take some of the stress off
of you. Wether you want a plated meal, buffet style, or just platters of food,
we will be sure to satisfy you and your guests.
MARK JERMOLOW
Mark Jermolow chef/owner
Mark has over 20 years of kitchen experience. He went to culinary
school at the prestigious Stratford Chef School, where he had the
opportunity to work with many great chefs, such as,
Michael Statlander, Jaime Kennedy, Chris MacDonald, Francois
Payard. He also had the opportunity to apprentice with celebrity chef
Massimo Capra at Prego. His resume includes working at
restaurants Queens Landing hotel, Bistro 990, Sydney Opera House
Australia, Museum of Modern Art Australia, and Thornhill Golf and
Country Club.
Contact Information
416-857-2096
chef@riverdalecatering.com
www.riverdalecatering.com
www.facebook.com/riverdalecatering
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Distillery District News On-Line Edition
Distillery District News On-Line Edition
Contact: Districtnews@gwna.ca
Contact: Districtnews@gwna.ca
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