EVENTS AND COMMUNITY

Investigating the increased risk of heart disease, lung cancer, and tumours from bringing jets to Toronto’s waterfront communities

Urgent - Health impacts of bringing jets to Toronto’s waterfront communities

Investigating the increased risk of heart disease, lung cancer, and tumours from bringing jets to Toronto’s waterfront communities.

BQNA

4 days ago2 min read

More than routine infrastructure upgrade. It is a fundamental reconfiguration of how the airport interacts with the surrounding city.

Report – How the Billy Bishop Airport expansion threatens homeowner equity and investor stability

The proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Airport — including runway lengthening, jet aircraft introduction, and Special Economic Zone powers — represents a material and immediate threat to that value.

BQNA

5 days ago2 min read

From the Toronto Port Authority RESA web page - West and East RESA construction sites.

Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) construction starting mid-July 2026

The federally mandated airport safety requirement must be completed by the Toronto Port Authority by July 12, 2027. Construction of the two new Runway End Safety Areas (RESAs) at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport will start mid-July 2026.

BQNA

5 days ago3 min read

Finding ways to protect our air, water and public spaces – presentations

The three speaker presentations are now available. BQNA’s 2026 AGM featured 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

Jun 111 min read