Save Jimmie Simpson

01/30/2023

Newsletter #25 January 2023 -

Metrolinx destroys more trees Folks in the Moss Park area are angry about the prospective loss of 61 trees to accommodate the planned Moss Park Ontario Line station. They say that Metrolinx is not listening to their concerns. Sound familiar? Read more about it here. South Riverdale next on the chopp...

01/15/2023

Alarming news in this Star article: “Metrolinx crews are scheduled this month to start removing 139 trees... within or along the rail corridor between Eastern and Jones.” Help us stop this by burying the line!

Moss Park residents say they feel that their concerns and suggestions were not listened to by Metrolinx.

01/03/2023

A new report provides details on potential health impacts related to the construction phase of the Ontario Line. Ronald Mcfarlane identify many issues with the plans for its construction & operation. https://bit.ly/3FOAOHR.

12/21/2022

Newsletter #24 December 2022 -

Heritage trees at Osgoode Hall are marked with green ribbons to express disagreement with Metrolinx plans to chop them down.

12/12/2022

What a mess! Metrolinx' Eglinton Crosstown $1 billion over budget and no end in sight. Will our neighbourhood be in the same boat 10 years from now?

Internal documents from Metrolinx obtained exclusively by CBC Toronto are shedding light on the problems plaguing the Eglinton Crosstown LRT project. They reveal what's contributing to the project's delay and how much work still needs to be done.

12/10/2022

2 years ago we warned about out-of-scale development in this poster, and sure enough: Metrolinx presents its proposal for 40-storey-high development at Gerrard/Carlaw/Pape. As usual, they're asking for feedback on their plan after the fact. Please tell them what you think at: engagegerrardcarlawnorth.ca

11/26/2022

Newsletter #23 November 2022 -

Metrolinx can’t be trusted In a Nov. 20 blog, respected transit guru Steve Munro discussed the latest Metrolinx ‘disgrace’ regarding their imminent plan to cut down trees at Osgoode Hall. Steve says, “It is no secret among any groups and politicians, with the possible exception of the Premie...

10/29/2022

Everything you wanted to know about the Ontario Line in just over 1 minute!

10/28/2022

COCOA & COOKIES (& LAWN SIGNS)! This Saturday, October 29, from 11 to 1, Save Jimmie Simpson members will be handing out copies of our special edition newspaper, along with cocoa & cookies, on Queen St E at Jimmie Simpson Park. Plus, we will be offering our new lawn signs for take-out or delivery. Make stopping by part of your plans for the day!

06/01/2022

Thinking about casting your ballot? See what Marcelo Levy has to say about the Ontario Line.

06/01/2022

Thinking about how to cast your ballot? See what Colleen McCleery has to say about the Ontario Line.

06/01/2022

Thinking about how to cast your ballot? See what Peter Tabuns has to say about the Ontario Line.