Finding ways to protect our air, water and public spaces – 2026 BQNA AGM
BQNA’s 2026 AGM features an evidence based/knowledge sharing panel providing facts and answering questions about the impact of a jet airport on our air and water quality and the value of protecting our access to nature and parkland.
BQNA
6 days ago2 min read
If the Province expropriates Little Norway Park, will they be clearing future encampments?
The Ontario government’s Bill 110 allows the Province to expropriate Little Norway Park and remove the city’s voice from major decisions affecting it. The Bill also removes the City of Toronto from the Tripartite Agreement that has shaped the relationship between the airport, the waterfront, the City of Toronto and surrounding communities for decades.
BQNA
May 195 min read
CBC The National video: Ultrafine particles are everywhere. Should you be worried?
There’s growing concern about a new category of unregulated airborne pollutants, so tiny they can pass through the lungs and into the bloodstream. For The National, CBC’s Ashley Fraser explains ultrafine particles (UFPs) and why scientists say they have the potential to cause major health problems.
BQNA
May 142 min read
Four main reasons why the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association is opposed to allowing jets at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (BBTCA)
Jets operating at at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport next to Canada’s largest downtown core and in our busy waterfront magnifies safety concerns.
BQNA
Apr 107 min read
Toronto Port Authority disbands their Community Liaison Committee (CLC)
The Toronto Port Authority has disbanded the Community Liaison Committee (CLC) which played a vital role in community engagement since its formation in 2010. We were given no reason why this decision was taken and we have written to the Vice President asking for the CLC to be reinstated.
BQNA
Apr 83 min read
Spadina–Fort York Champions for Toronto awards
The Hall of Honour MVP Award is a special category to recognize individuals who have been long-standing champions in our community, leaders whose impact has shaped Spadina-Fort York in lasting ways.
BQNA
Apr 71 min read
Shelter lease at 545 Lake Shore will not be renewed
The City of Toronto has made the decision not to renew the lease at the 545 Lake Shore site, and the shelter services will be responsibly and compassionately wound down by September 2026.
BQNA
Jan 244 min read
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2025 BQNA Annual General Meeting Building Community wrap-up
2025 BQNA Annual General Meeting Building wrap-up. Building Community was the theme of our 2025 AGM and our keynote speaker, former Mayor of Toronto, David Crombie, is a foremost proponent of doing just that.
BQNA
Dec 23, 20252 min read
2025 year in review – the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood
2025 year in review – the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood. Issues such as encampment prevention, Air Quality, the fire at Windward Co-op, launching a National Petition to regulate ultrafine particles and Runway End Safety Areas at the Toronto Island Airport.
BQNA
Dec 1, 20254 min read
Building Community – the 2025 BQNA Annual General Meeting
Our community is a unique mix of cooperatives, social housing and condos with wonderful local amenities. The history of how this all came about provides good lessons for the future of housing policy and community building.
BQNA
Oct 29, 20252 min read
