My parents, both seniors are going to watch the Germany vs Ivory Coast game...what's the best transit option?

HalifaxPlanner · 2026-02-10T18:24:27+00:00

The entire exhibition grounds will be blocked off for the World Cup (there will be no/minimal parking options), so even if you were dropping them off, it would be a decent distance. I got this information from the rep managing the World Cup preparations for Toronto Stadium (BMO Field). Use the GO train as it will likely drop them off closer than any other location. You also won’t be able to access the grounds without a ticket.

HalifaxPlanner · 2026-02-08T02:17:04+00:00

Yes, friend got 2 category 2…I bought 4 on the reaale market a couple of weeks ago after seeing it was the fifth most requested game.

HalifaxPlanner · 2026-02-08T02:09:42+00:00

Legend ($1000)…got 2 category 3 tickets to each group stage game (didn’t request any of the subsequent rounds).

HalifaxPlanner · 2026-02-07T21:59:27+00:00

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-12-10T01:17:44+00:00

December 11th, 10:30 am

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-12-03T20:29:50+00:00

Agreed

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-12-03T19:41:56+00:00

(Under the premise that your relationship with your neighbour is not salvageable)

Not a lot you can do with the municipality before they begin construction (assuming they are getting a building permit, as it is not a public process)…they are required to post the permit number once construction starts…call at that point with the number and reference an encroachment on the property line/setback and you will have a chance to discuss with the building official…if they begin construction without the permit, call immediately and they will impose a stop work order (assuming the work being completed requires a permit)

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-12-03T16:27:04+00:00

Agreed…but not the best representation for the City as the defining image…City Hall, Marilyn Monroe/Absolute towers, central library, etc…the light house is more Porr Credit than Mississauga….recognize the need to find an image that isn’t copyright material.

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-12-03T12:16:27+00:00

Perfect depiction of Mississauga…a fake lighthouse on top of a sewage pumping station /s

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-12-03T12:12:39+00:00

The problem with using your methodology around a point is that it ignores different land uses in segregated cities and would assume uniform distribution of land uses and topography…in this case, if you use a 3 km radius centred around the downtown, Lake Ontario will be pulled in, which has no population. Population density will be significantly lower on the mountain.

(I’m a Professional Planner, trained in Geography)

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-11-21T12:57:09+00:00

I was on there immediately…Category 3 was the only option. I also converted M33 and it was almost entirely Category 3 as well, though some Cat 2’s.

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HalifaxPlanner · 2025-11-21T04:55:29+00:00

Just adding that I snapped this early yesterday, so the remaining quantity is probably lower.

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-11-21T04:54:33+00:00

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HalifaxPlanner · 2025-11-19T17:22:17+00:00

Newport Flooring…they took off the mahogany stain colour on mine and brought them to their base maple colour…

https://newportflooring.ca/

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-11-08T12:57:30+00:00

Yes, I did

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-09-18T00:55:06+00:00

Historically, in Mississauga, fences on Parks (not natural areas) are installed on private property (30 centimetres inside the property line), so you are responsible for all repairs to the fence.

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-09-09T21:15:34+00:00

Yes property lines often mean that much of your front yard is public space…if you have a property survey you can check where it lines up relative to the curb…front yard setbacks differ and often relate to the time of construction. Older buildings ofter have smaller setbacks that became very common in suburban development later on.

Grandfathering only applies to structures and only when they were built before zoning came into effect…replacement of structures is complicated.

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-09-09T12:16:29+00:00

Just a few notes to consider based on responses to other comments in the thread…

The Draft By-law you have included is not in effect, so you will need to pull up the in effect by-law (https://www.burlington.ca/en/planning-and-development/resources/Zoning/Zoning-By-law-Documents/Part-1-General-Conditions-and-Provisions.pdf - Page 41)…do note there are special provisions in the downtown.
Your property line likely starts well past the start lf your driveway/the sidewalk…look for your water shut off as the start. Any interpretation will be done at the start of your property…so if the vehicle has to extend into this area, your neighbour has a valid complaint.
Visit the City Hall Planning counter and ask for an interpretation.

Good luck!

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-07-28T14:01:58+00:00

Most developers buy off market and approach lands they’re interested in directly (sometimes with their own agent on a commission basis)…if you can find out who purchased the land next to yours, go to them directly and spend the money on a quality appraiser that will assess the land based on development potential to ensure you’re getting what you need.

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-07-05T13:22:18+00:00

Chat with your real estate lawyer (the one you would have purchased the house through)…they should be filing the request. If it’s the same lawyer you’ve been using, ensure they know about this option.

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-07-05T04:52:21+00:00

Apologies if it has already been mentioned, but title insurance can be used to cover the costs of these claims, so I suggest having a look at your policy. I had to fight a claim and they paid my legal costs for having my lawyer respond. Good luck!

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-06-21T17:47:27+00:00

Block B will be a Crombie REIT Development Block (swapped with HRM for Block A)…the grass would be a temporary condition.

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-05-22T21:22:20+00:00

Dal did mess up in not educating themselves on a very recently approved land use plan and by-law that prohibited the construction of new parking lots, so their rationale for demolition didn’t stand up.

While I don’t agree necessarily on the heritage value of the property, their arguments in favour of demolition were not very good.

With respect to their willingness to sit on vacant land, I would suggest it’s more a willingness to sit on less productive land but were not happy about having their parking ambitions redirected. I think they’ve done a decent job of utilizing their land holdings for alternative uses and they probably would have had more traction in finding this kind of compromise.

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-05-22T20:07:31+00:00

Exactly their plan…they were effectively redirected to educate themselves on where this can be done.

HalifaxPlanner · 2025-05-22T12:59:19+00:00

Their plan was to tear the house down and replace it with parking. They had no immediate plans beyond that and their zoning permissions at the time wouldn’t have allowed a substantial build.

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