The Law Society of Ontario has filed an application with the Superior Court of Justice seeking to stop Metrolinx from axing trees at Osgoode Hall.
Green fabric is tied around trees at Osgoode Hall in Toronto on Friday February 3, 2023. The Law Society of Ontario says it will seek an injunction to stop Metrolinx from cutting down the 200+ year old trees on the grounds. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn
There are reports that Metrolinx could begin cutting down five old trees on the grounds of the downtown landmark, which houses the law society and the highest courts of the province, as early as this weekend. On Friday afternoon, several people gathered at Osgoode Hall to protest the planned chopping down of the trees.
"I met with Metrolinx CEO Phil Verster on Wednesday and reiterated the need for Metrolinx to work with the community and take a sensitive path forward, knowing we all want new transit to get built. I stressed to Mr. Verster that the report's conclusions do not represent a 'blank cheque' when it comes to neighbourhoods, to heritage and to trees, though the city's options on this provincially-owned site are limited," Tory said.
They include Osgoode Hall, Osgoode Plaza, the Canada Life Building, the Bank of Canada building, the Four Seasons Centre, and the Campbell House.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Law Society of Ontario files court application to stop Metrolinx from axing trees at Osgoode HallThe Law Society of Ontario has filed an application with the Superior Court of Justice seeking to stop Metrolinx from axing trees at Osgoode Hall.
Read more »
Law Society will seek injunction to stop Metrolinx from removing Osgoode Hall trees as early as SaturdayMetrolinx has indicated to the Law Society of Ontario that it plans to begin cutting down the trees for the multi-billion-dollar Ontario Line transit project
Read more »
Trees at Osgoode Hall slated to be removed by Metrolinx this weekendPart of the historic grounds have been fenced off and the transit agency says the trees must be felled for a station on the Ontario Line subway
Read more »
Society offering child care told to move from location next to Rogers ElementaryRogers Society, which provides 63 child-care spaces, has been told it must vacate the space by June 30
Read more »
Toronto extreme cold: Alert in effect for the city of Toronto and most of southern OntarioAn extreme cold weather alert is in effect for the city and surrounding areas and the temperatures are expected to linger until Saturday morning.
Read more »
Most of Ontario under extreme cold warning, arctic blast brings biting chillsMost of Ontario is under an extreme cold warning as a blast of artic air delivers biting wind chills.
Read more »