On July 3, 2026, the developer behind a proposed 16‑storey tower at the Bathurst and College intersection announced the withdrawal of the project. The decision removes a development that had raised concerns about the future of Sneaky Dee’s, the long‑standing downtown restaurant and dive bar located at the site.
The original proposal called for a 16‑storey building that would have been erected on the corner of Bathurst and College in downtown Toronto. The plan was reviewed by the Toronto and East York Community Council, which had been monitoring the application as it moved through the approval process. The council’s involvement was part of the standard municipal review of new high‑rise projects in the area.
Sneaky Dee’s, an iconic venue known for its casual atmosphere and long history in the neighbourhood, was identified as a key occupant that could have been displaced by the new construction. The prospect of the restaurant’s removal was a central issue in community discussions about the development.
When the developer announced that the project would not move forward, the immediate impact was the preservation of the existing use of the site. By halting the 16‑storey plan, the developer ensured that Sneaky Dee’s can continue operating at its current location without interruption.
The withdrawal reflects the developer’s decision to cease further work on the proposal after the review process and community feedback. No additional details about alternative plans for the site were provided at the time of the announcement.
The outcome maintains the status quo for the Bathurst and College corner, keeping the historic restaurant and dive bar in place and leaving the surrounding streetscape unchanged for the foreseeable future.