York Centre
Ward 6 covers four neighbourhoods in North York, from Bathurst Manor to Westminster-Branson. It has 52 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: James Pasternak · 416-392-1371 · councillor_pasternak@toronto.ca · Website
Data as of Nov 13, 2026 · Every item lists its source
01Biggest proposals in progress
The five tallest of the ward’s 52 applications in progress.
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 6 in the next 30 days.
- •Minor variance1125 Finch Ave W · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Minor variance25 Fisherville Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Garage or parking35 Hove St · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Addition17 Austrey Crt · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Dec 3 · Hearing Thu, Dec 10
- •Minor variance21 Kainona Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Dec 3 · Hearing Thu, Dec 10
03Neighbourhoods
Four neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 6. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| Clanton Park | 11 |
| Bathurst Manor | 10 |
| Downsview | 8 |
| Westminster-Branson | 7 |
Partly in the ward: Glenfield-Jane Heights, Lansing-Westgate, Oakdale-Beverley Heights, York University Heights.
04The numbers
Ward 6 compared with Toronto’s 25 wards. Wards have similar populations, so totals compare fairly.
| Major crime, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026 | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Assault | 827 | 8th |
| Auto theft | 392 | 5th |
| Break and enter | 169 | 17th |
| Robbery | 105 | 8th |
| Theft over $5,000 | 91 | 8th |
| All major crime | 1,584 | 9th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 107,355 | 15th |
| Households | 41,270 | 16th |
| Typical household income (median) | $82,000 | 15th |
| Households that rent | 50.2% | 9th |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 36.1% | 16th |
| People with low income | 11.5% | 19th |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.2% | 10th |
| Children 0 to 14 | 14.5% | 14th |
| Median age | 41.6 | 5th |
Source: City of Toronto Ward Profiles, 2021 Census.
| Serious collisions, 2022 to 2026 | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Collisions where someone was killed or seriously injured | 70 | 5th |
| Involving a pedestrian | 33 | 7th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions with people killed or seriously injured.
| 311 requests, last 12 months | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| All requests | 22,220 | 13th |
| Moving Motor Vehicle Noise | 2,974 | — |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 1,601 | — |
| Tree Emergency Clean-Up | 759 | — |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 721 | — |
| Property Standards and Maintenance Violations | 697 | — |
Source: City of Toronto, 311 Service Requests. The five most common types are listed.
| Child care and short-term rentals | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed child care centres | 45 | 12th |
| Child care spaces | 3,708 | 10th |
| Registered short-term rentals | 133 | 15th |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 6
Who is the councillor for Ward 6 York Centre?
James Pasternak. Phone 416-392-1371, email councillor_pasternak@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 6?
Bathurst Manor, Clanton Park, Downsview and Westminster-Branson, and parts of Glenfield-Jane Heights, Lansing-Westgate, Oakdale-Beverley Heights and York University Heights.
What is being built in Ward 6?
52 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is 9 homes and shops at 590 Wilson Ave.
Is Ward 6 safe?
It had 1,584 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 9th of Toronto’s 25 wards.