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As we approach International Women’s Day, the City of Toronto would like to acknowledge and celebrate our ten women councillors who, under the leadership of Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, provide inspiration for future generations wishing to enter politics. Throughout the City in all aspects of our work, we understand that significant barriers to gender equity remain. Leadership matters. Representation matters and with the right action and support, positive progress can be made for women, including cis and trans women, everywhere. Together, we #AccelerateAction toward a more inclusive, equitable, and empowered future for all. The Toronto sign will be lit purple tomorrow to celebrate International Women’s Day. (Not pictured Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie)

Thrilled to share that 2444 Eglinton Avenue East has been recognized with a 2025 Green GOOD DESIGN™ Award by The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and The Chicago Athenaeum Museum for Architecture and Design!  This award highlights the world’s most important examples of sustainable design, and it’s an incredible honor to see our vision for 2444 Eglinton recognized on the global stage. Designed by Henriquez Partners Architects, this project represents a truly progressive, transit-connected, and sustainable mixed-income community—one that will redefine what housing can be in Toronto. This recognition is a testament to the multi-sectoral collaboration that is bringing over 900 new homes to Scarborough, including a significant co-op housing component. A huge thank you to our incredible partners who have been instrumental in making this vision a reality: Civic Developments  CreateTO  City of Toronto Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto Henriquez Partners Architects  CCxA Urban Equation Sustainable, inclusive, and forward-thinking housing is the future—and we’re proud to be leading the way. Looking forward to continuing this journey alongside our partners and sharing more as we bring this community to life! #GreenGoodDesign #SustainableLiving #TorontoHousing #2444Eglinton #CoopHousing #UrbanInnovation #TransitOrientedDevelopment

50 Wilson Heights Blvd. - Transforming Commuter Lot into Eco-Friendly Housing Geothermal drilling has officially begun at 50 Wilson Heights Blvd. — converting a city-owned surface parking lot into a mixed-use, transit-oriented community. Developed by Greenwin Corp., KingSett Capital and Tridel, in partnership with the City of Toronto and CreateTO, this project will deliver 1,484 new homes, including 520 affordable rental units, a park, child care centre, community space and improvements to the public realm – all next to Toronto Transit Commission (TTC)’s Wilson Subway Station. Aligned with the City of Toronto’s TransformTO climate action goals, 50 Wilson Heights Blvd. meets the Toronto Green Standard through its geothermal-powered design. Diverso Energy's system will serve the heating and cooling needs of the first buildings in the development, reducing their carbon footprint while also lowering energy consumption, water usage, and long-term maintenance costs. Watch now as our crew guides a fleet of truck- and track-mounted rigs through the snow, drilling boreholes for the geothermal system that will power the future community. Photos courtesy of Michael Halavonja #Geothermal #CityofToronto #Construction #RealEstate #Sustainability

It is with incredible sadness that we note the passing of our former founding Chairman, Paul Bronfman. Paul was a passionate and vocal advocate for the Canadian film and television industry, not only by his involvement in Pinewood Toronto Studios, but also as Chair and CEO of Comweb Corp and William F. White, co-founder of North Shore Studios and Spark Camera & Lighting, a film producer, and philanthropist who championed worthy causes within and outside our industry. Pinewood Toronto Studios would not exist today, had it not been for Paul’s dogged support and determination to save the studios (then Filmport) during a downturn in the industry shortly after its doors opened in 2008. Paul, along with other investors, purchased the fledgling purpose-built studios and as more production flooded into the City, he and his fellow owners built up the facilities to meet expanded demand for production space. After selling his stake in the business to Pinewood Group in 2023, he remained a dear friend and advisor to the leadership team, who valued the frank advice and unwavering care he shared with and for us.    Our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues. Paul will be greatly missed and we will be forever fortunate to have known and loved him.