Does anyone know what's happening in that small laneway off Lennox where the micro-retail units are?

https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2025/08/shake-shack-accelerates-gta-expansion-with-6-new-locations/

I understand that the region (or perhaps it's just in Kitchener) is having a water supply issue, and as of now, all new developments have been put on hold. We are looking at a commercial site at Fischer-Hallman & Rosenberg, which has been paused.

Correct.

Pickle Barrel closed down permanently yesterday. Construction on the new Olive Garden will begin shortly.

https://retail-insider.com/retail-insider/2026/02/altea-active-to-replace-cineplex-in-torontos-beaches/

I can't seem to upload the 58 page PDF, but here are some snips.

Yes they are. I said that it's uncommon, and so not the rule, and more the exception.

Agreed. I would go for their breakfast from time to time as their Carnaby location was on my walk to work.

UK’s most famous Indian restaurants could be coming to Toronto https://streetsoftoronto.com/food/restaurants/uks-most-famous-indian-restaurants-could-be-coming-to-toronto/

Keep checking the Case Information link, however there still isn't a final decision on this one as of yet....I guess any day now, we should see something posted.

Quite uncommon for Costco to be part/near a shopping centre, however at Newpark Mall in Newark, CA they recently went where the old JC Penny/BC were. Albeit not connected to the mall, yet right up against it, acting like an anchor. https://maps.app.goo.gl/k1TTNeN9U4owa8Fo6

Healthy Planet coming to Yonge & Eglinton at 2529 Yonge St (old SportChek).