Toronto Council Votes to Shut Yacht Club

0:00Toronto City Council voted 19-5 this week not to renew the lease for the Humber Yacht Club, a voting spot on Cityland in Atobakoke. The decision, pushed by local counselor Amber Morley, ends the club's long-term agreement after decades of operation. Club leaders say they've been hit with false claims about compliance and environmental problems. Earlier complaints from City Hall pointed to issues like land use violations, unapproved structures, and flood risks along the river. Morley argued the club had plenty of chances to fix things, but didn't show enough effort. Still, some counselors admitted confusion over the facts, with mixed messages about whether it was all about the environment or lease breaches. Bice Commodore Wilson De Silva called it a massive injustice driven by local activists influencing officials. He insists they have proof to back their side and won't back down. A few counselors, including those from nearby awards, voted no, frustrated by poor communication and lack of clear info on things like river.

1:00Jurisdiction. The club owns its own building, which could complicate eviction efforts legally. They've already offered fixes like boost in community ties and banning jet skis, but council moved ahead anyway. De Silva plans to start with the city ombudsman before escalating. Members are fired up and ready to push back hard, setting the stage for a drawn-out battle over the club's future on the water. I'm Corey with the story, and you've been listening to Canada News today, AI-powered local news.