Stavros Rougas, right, with son Aristotelis, stands alongside Sogol Shams and her son Dario and daughter Della, in front of John Fisher Public School. Parents of kids at the school have expressed concerns about safety issues involving an apartment complex slated to be built next door. ( Cole Burston / For The Toronto Star )A Toronto developer has backed away from plans to use part of the schoolyard at John Fisher Public School while it builds a highrise apartment next door, steps away from 500 young children. Katz said the developer will be reaching out to parents directly, and intends to have “open dialogue” about its plans. Parents expressed relief but said they will continue to push the city and the developer for more information and consultation.

Source: thestar November 22, 2016 00:56 UTC