[christiesplits]

East York Collegiate saved the original entrance with their reno in the 1980s.

Source

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

East York Collegiate saved the original entrance with their reno in the 1980s.

Source

That's far superior an example.

AoD

 

[jje1000]

That's far superior an example.

AoD

Definitely agree- the building retains some of its dignity and purpose, and at least some of its cohesion.

IMO, if there's anything they should save, it should be the central block and entrance (in situ with the staircase), and the details on the ends of the wings (or whatever they can salvage, one of the finials was destroyed).

 

[W. K. Lis]

Definitely agree- the building retains some of its dignity and purpose, and at least some of its cohesion.

IMO, if there's anything they should save, it should be the entrance (in situ with the staircase), and the details on the ends of the wings (or whatever they can salvage, one of the finials was destroyed).

Probably current fire code regulations would require the original staircase to be enclosed to be used as a fire escape route.

 

[AlbertC]

Quick video coverage from CityNews reporting about the latest options being reviewed for York Memorial Collegiate.

The potential scenarios include having YMC and George Harvey remain operating separately, consolidating them together in 2021 at the George Harvey building, or consolidating them in the future when they rebuild a new YMC which is expected to be done by 2026. Funding for rebuilding YMC remains a concern though.

CityNews

toronto.citynews.ca

 

[Northern Light]

Quick video coverage from CityNews reporting about the latest options being reviewed for York Memorial Collegiate.

The potential scenarios include having YMC and George Harvey remain operating separately, consolidating them together in 2021 at the George Harvey building, or consolidating them in the future when they rebuild a new YMC which is expected to be done by 2026. Funding for rebuilding YMC remains a concern though.

CityNews

toronto.citynews.ca

Options discussed in more detail in this TDSB report: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/Leadership/B...ype/A?Folder=Agenda/20200129&Filename=7.2.pdf

Of note, all options involved rebuilding at York Memorial; the question is whether to keep George Harvey, or if the 2 schools are consolidated, when to do so.

If the option where the 2 schools consolidate at the George Harvey site in 2021 is chosen, this would be temporary until the new site at York Memorial is ready, then the school would relocate there.

 

[jje1000]

From the report above, the current plans for the remaining building- good to see features being retained for a later consideration:

Since the fire, the York Memorial CI building has been undergoing assessment to determine the extent of the damage as well as significant remediation to make the site safe. The damage has been extensive. The auditorium and front section of the building are a total loss and will have to be rebuilt. The wings on either side of the auditorium are being assessed to determine if it is best to rehabilitate or completely rebuild. As required by the City of Toronto, the heritage features of the building are being preserved. The upper floor has been carefully disassembled and stored offsite for later use in a rebuild. A temporary roof has been installed to keep the elements out of the remaining structure. Once the building is structurally safe, work will stop until a decision is made on the future of the site.

 

[Johnny Au]

If both schools are to be consolidated, it would be great to merge the names as well.

The name of the consolidated school would be George Harvey York Memorial Collegiate Institute with GHYMCI as its acronym. Students would call it Harvey Memo.

 

[AlbertC]

York Memorial may have to share space with George Harvey again as it awaits building, but ‘they don’t want us there,’ students say

By MEGAN DELAIRE TORONTO.COM
Tues., Feb. 11, 2020

York Memorial may have to share space with George Harvey again as it awaits building, but ‘they don’t want us there,’ students say

York Memorial students temporarily relocated to George Harvey after a fire destroyed their school say they don’t want to return to George Harvey because “it wasn’t as welcoming as you would think it would be.”

www.thestar.com

 

[Johnny Au]

York Memorial may have to share space with George Harvey again as it awaits building, but ‘they don’t want us there,’ students say

By MEGAN DELAIRE TORONTO.COM
Tues., Feb. 11, 2020

York Memorial may have to share space with George Harvey again as it awaits building, but ‘they don’t want us there,’ students say

York Memorial students temporarily relocated to George Harvey after a fire destroyed their school say they don’t want to return to George Harvey because “it wasn’t as welcoming as you would think it would be.”

www.thestar.com

Don't forget that both York Memo and George Harvey have students from the former Vaughan Road Academy. As an alumnus of Vaughan Road, I feel really bad for the former Vaughan Road students who went to York Memo who have to be relocated to George Harvey. Those students are the victims of circumstance.

 

[W. K. Lis]

Final Traffic Flip at Keelesdale Station - November 3 – 6, 2020

From link.

What Work is Taking Place?​

Crews at Keelesdale Station will be reopening the road and implementing the final traffic configuration! As early as Tuesday November 3, crews will begin grinding, paving, and asphalting along Eglinton Ave W, Keele St, Trethewey Drive, and Yore Rd. Road reinstatement activities will involve rolling lane closures, from Tuesday November 3 until Friday November 6. One lane will remain open in each direction at all times. Upon completion of the road restoration, all pedestrian crosswalks will be re-opened, and all turns at the intersection will be reinstated!​

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What to Expect​

Crews will be grinding, paving, and asphalting on Eglinton Ave W, Keele St, Trethewey Dr, and Yore Rd for road reinstatement of the intersection. Flag persons and a PDO will be onsite to help traffic through the area. Crews will maintain access to businesses and residences through the duration of this activity. Noise from construction equipment such as trucks or excavators can be expected. Noise levels will remain the same as regular construction activity.​

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HOURS OF WORK​

• Crews continue to work as early as 6:00am - 11:00pm
• Work may be rescheduled due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances
• The contractor may not always work during the permitted hours but may do so at its discretion
• This work may take longer or shorter than expected

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TRAFFIC IMPACTS​

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• There will be rolling lane closures while crews perform road reinstatement activities
• One lane in each direction will be maintained
• No impacts to TTC bus service

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PEDESTRIAN IMPACTS​

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• Pedestrians will be rerouted around the rolling lane closures
• Access to businesses and properties will be maintained

That leaves work for York Memorial C.I. to "begin". Hopefully?

 

[Northern Light]

The project to replace this school gets top mention in a recent report to the TDSB Planning and Priorities Ctte.

Link: https://pub-tdsb.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=8381

From said Report:

York Memorial CI was devastated by fire in the spring of 2019. The building’s replacement will be primarily supported by the Board’s insurance; however, an expanded facility of 1,300 pupil places is required to support the potential outcome of the active Pupil Accommodation Review that includes George Harvey CI. Subject to the conclusion of the process and approval by the Board, the two schools could consolidate into a single 1,300 pupil place school. The Pupil Accommodation Review is expected to conclude in June 2021, shortly after the due date for Capital Priority projects to be submitted. The Ministry does not expect to announce decisions on Capital Priorities funding until August or September 2021 so there is sufficient time for the Board’s decision on the Pupil Accommodation Review to be communicated to the Ministry and considered within their decision-making timeline.

 

[W. K. Lis]

The project to replace this school gets top mention in a recent report to the TDSB Planning and Priorities Ctte.

Link: https://pub-tdsb.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=8381

From said Report:

York Memorial CI was devastated by fire in the spring of 2019. The building’s replacement will be primarily supported by the Board’s insurance; however, an expanded facility of 1,300 pupil places is required to support the potential outcome of the active Pupil Accommodation Review that includes George Harvey CI. Subject to the conclusion of the process and approval by the Board, the two schools could consolidate into a single 1,300 pupil place school. The Pupil Accommodation Review is expected to conclude in June 2021, shortly after the due date for Capital Priority projects to be submitted. The Ministry does not expect to announce decisions on Capital Priorities funding until August or September 2021 so there is sufficient time for the Board’s decision on the Pupil Accommodation Review to be communicated to the Ministry and considered within their decision-making timeline.

If the current York Memorial C.I. site is used for a combined bigger school, that means the old George Harvey C.I. could be redeveloped. Condos? I can see each of the classrooms at George Harvey being converted into condo suites, in the base of a high-rise condo building.

 

[north-of-anything]

If the current York Memorial C.I. site is used for a combined bigger school, that means the old George Harvey C.I. could be redeveloped. Condos? I can see each of the classrooms at George Harvey being converted into condo suites, in the base of a high-rise condo building.

Why would they sell off the George Harvey property? Most of the demand for high-rises will be along Eglinton, with the Crosstown already spurring development. I think that will end up increasing the school population in this part of the city in time.

 

[AlvinofDiaspar]

From the Globe:

TDSB sues Ontario, Toronto and police over six-alarm school fire and alleges coverup

Statement of claim alleges emergency workers neglected to contain fire that tore through York Memorial Collegiate Institute in May, 2019

www.theglobeandmail.com

And the Star:

TDSB launches $90M lawsuit against city, fire department, over massive blaze that destroyed York Memorial Collegiate Institute

Toronto school board alleges the scene at York Memorial was not put under a proper fire watch which led to the “rekindling” of an initial smaller fire that eventually gutted the school.

www.thestar.com

The statement of claim also says that Pegg met with the fire marshal’s office, which it notes is “headed by his brother, Jon Pegg” and that “as a result of the July 25, 2019 meeting between Fire Chief Pegg and the OFM and concerns about the potential liability of the TFS and OFM with respect to the May 7, 2019 fire, the final OFM Report was drafted so as to downplay, mislead, conceal and suppress evidence of negligence and gross negligence on the part of the TFS and OFM.”

Oof!

AoD