Eglinton-Lawrence
Ward 8 covers five neighbourhoods in North York, from Bedford Park-Nortown to Yorkdale-Glen Park. It has 88 planning applications in progress.
Councillor: Mike Colle · 416-338-2500 · councillor_colle8@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 88 applications in progress.
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02Have your say
Hearings and public meetings in Ward 8 in the next 30 days.
- •Minor variance10 Glen Park Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Addition120 Esgore Dr · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •New house21 Aldburn Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Garden suite537 Glen Park Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Addition81 Stayner Ave · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Nov 19 · Hearing Thu, Nov 26
- •Addition14 Glenarden Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Dec 3 · Hearing Thu, Dec 10
- •Garage or parking23 Hollaman Rd · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Dec 3 · Hearing Thu, Dec 10
- •Addition4 Alexandra Wood · Committee of Adjustment
Written comments due by 4:30 p.m., Thu, Dec 3 · Hearing Thu, Dec 10
03Neighbourhoods
Five neighbourhoods are entirely in Ward 8. Each has its own page and Wednesday briefing.
| Neighbourhood | Planning applications in progress |
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| Yorkdale-Glen Park | 41 |
| Briar Hill-Belgravia | 13 |
| Englemount-Lawrence | 7 |
| Bedford Park-Nortown | 6 |
| Forest Hill North | 3 |
Partly in the ward: Lawrence Park North, Lawrence Park South, Yonge-Eglinton.
04The numbers
Ward 8 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 | 551 | 18th |
| Auto theft | 302 | 10th |
| Break and enter | 216 | 9th |
| Robbery | 59 | 19th |
| Theft over $5,000 | 62 | 12th |
| All major crime | 1,190 | 14th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, Major Crime Indicators.
| People and homes, 2021 | Here | Rank (1st = highest) |
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| Population | 114,820 | 8th |
| Households | 45,910 | 9th |
| Typical household income (median) | $97,000 | 4th |
| Households that rent | 46.6% | 12th |
| Renters spending 30%+ of income on housing | 38% | 14th |
| People with low income | 10.1% | 23rd |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.4% | 9th |
| Children 0 to 14 | 16.6% | 5th |
| Median age | 41.2 | 6th |
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 | 36 | 21st |
| Involving a pedestrian | 17 | 20th |
Source: Toronto Police Service, collisions with people killed or seriously injured.
| 311 requests, last 12 months | Here | Rank (1st = most) |
|---|---|---|
| All requests | 27,203 | 6th |
| Road Pothole / Road Damage | 1,371 | — |
| Tree Emergency Clean-Up | 1,297 | — |
| Residential Bin Lid Damaged | 1,236 | — |
| Sidewalk Snow Clearing Required | 1,146 | — |
| General Pruning | 808 | — |
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 | 55 | 5th |
| Child care spaces | 4,961 | 5th |
| Registered short-term rentals | 149 | 13th |
Sources: City of Toronto Licensed Child Care Centres; Short-term Rental Registrations.
05Quick answers about Ward 8
Who is the councillor for Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence?
Mike Colle. Phone 416-338-2500, email councillor_colle8@toronto.ca.
What neighbourhoods are in Ward 8?
Bedford Park-Nortown, Briar Hill-Belgravia, Englemount-Lawrence, Forest Hill North and Yorkdale-Glen Park, and parts of Lawrence Park North, Lawrence Park South and Yonge-Eglinton.
What is being built in Ward 8?
88 planning applications are in progress. The tallest proposal is 65-storey building with shops (663 homes) at 36 Eglinton Ave W.
Is Ward 8 safe?
It had 1,190 major crimes reported in Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 14th of Toronto’s 25 wards.