Keep signs by signing a petition?

The City of Toronto announced last week it approved renaming Dundas throughout the city, but compromised by modifying Yonge-dundas Square, two subway stations and a public library.

The scaled-down initiative means it will cost just over half of the almost $13-million estimated cost.

But it’s not the money that is the issue for some. A new petition was launched on

Dec. 16 to put a stop to the renaming of all things related to Henry Dundas.

“We demand Dundas St. TTC stations and Yongedundas Square retain the name Dundas unless the city can afford a robust public vote about the necessity of a new name,” the change.org appeal begins.

The petition goes on to highlight the “complex and rich” history of the “old and beautiful city,” one that is

“full of drama, tragedy and triumph,” not to mention how the street and square have each hosted events, concerts, businesses and milestones that shouldn’t be forgotten.

“Street names elicit inquiry and curiosity, inviting residents and visitors into the past to learn and contemplate the present,” the petition reads.

The petition to halt the renaming of Dundas had more than 4,800 signatures as of Wednesday night.