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2022 Garden Contest
2022 Garden Contest Winners Announced Once again this year, our judges were delighted to view the creative efforts of enthusiastic resident gardeners excited to show what they can do and grow. Our 2022 Garden Contest…
Gallery – Fall in Bedford Park
Gallery – Spring in Bedford Park
2021 Garden Contest
2021 Garden Contest Winners Announced Once again this year, our judges were delighted to view the creative efforts of enthusiastic resident gardeners excited to show what they can do and grow. Our 2021 Garden Contest…
Understanding the Planning Process
Ted Butler, BPRO President, with his dog Rocky. Photo credit: Steve Ilkiw In our July newsletter, BPRO President Ted Butler wrote an article explaining why the proposed development for 3180 Yonge Street is just one…
BPRO Meets with MPP Robin Martin
BPRO President Ted Butler met with Robin Martin and representatives from her staff in early July. The purpose of the meeting was to ensure MPP Martin was fully briefed on the proposed development for 3180…
Developer Abandons City Process, Appeals to New Provincial Tribunal
n July 2021, the developer behind the proposed 3180 Yonge Street development effectively abandoned the City planning approval process with a direct appeal to the province even though the City’s planning approval process is not…
BPRO Advocacy and Community Engagement Update
Block of retailers on Yonge Street where the new development is proposed. Photo credit: Craig Smith Ever since NYX Capitol Corporation first made their 3180 Yonge Street application, BPRO recognized the significant issues with the…
BPRO Letters in Response to Community Consultation Meeting
BPRO president Ted Butler followed up on the May 3 Community Consultation Meeting by sending a series of letters, including an open letter to residents with his thoughts on the meeting. In addition, he sent…