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When it comes to love, Robert Bateman and his wife Birgit have a long-standing, romantic tradition of creating homemade Valentine’s gifts for each other. Those tokens of love are on exhibit at the Robert Bateman Centre
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Residents of Fairfield’s Cook Street Village are opposing a rezoning proposal for a fivestorey mixed-use building. The developer, Urban Core Ventures Ltd., is proposing the rezoning of 1041 Oliphant St., and 220, 214 and 212 Cook St. The new building would have five commercial units and 61 apartment units, including nine designated market rental units, said Leonard Cole, owner of Urban Core Ventures. Prior to a meeting with the Fairfield community on Dec. 15, Urban Core Ventures mailed “It’s an area out almost 400 notices to the that affects all the neighbourhood, and around 35 people in Fairfield.” people attended. – Wayne Hollohan One of the biggest concerns brought up was the hight. “It’s absolutely massive,” said Wayne Hollohan, Cook Street resident, adding that he does not think the building will fit with the rest of Cook Street Village. Cole said the new development would be 11 feet taller than the East Park condo building next door. There seemed to be equal numbers speaking in favour and against the proposed project, states Fairfield’s planning and zoning committee meeting minutes. “I think this is a unique opportunity and a very significant site that offers an opportunity to see some density in the village,” said Cole. PLEASE SEE: Resident wants more consultation, Page A4
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