Peggy Leung expressed her emotional turmoil over the news of losing her home of 14 years, stating, 'I get a knock on the door, they say, 'We're taking your house.' Just like that. I can't eat. I can't sleep. I am sick to my stomach.' This reflects the shock and distress faced by residents as their lives are disrupted without prior warning.
Residents claim they were initially assured that their properties would not be affected by the subway construction, highlighting a stark contradiction in Metrolinx's communication: 'Resident frustrations stem from what they believe are broken promises, as many were led to believe their homes were safe.'
Concern regarding the clarity of communication from Metrolinx was voiced by residents, who criticized the lack of transparency: 'Residents impacted by the recent notice say the communication from Metrolinx has not been clear or respectful, leading to increased anxiety and uncertainty about their future.'
Metrolinx noted the decision to expropriate properties was based on new insight into local soil conditions: 'Metrolinx says it now has a better understanding of local soil conditions and the possible impact of tunnelling, indicating the vulnerability of the 25 properties to structural problems due to construction activities.'
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