Action Centre
East York Community Meeting: Zoning Bylaw
Monday June 17, 2013, 7:00 PM, East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Avenue Thinking about expanding or re-building your home? Come and learn about the new Harmonized Zoning Bylaw and how it applies in our community. Join me, Councillor Mary Fragedakis, and City Planning staff for an information session on the new Zoning Bylaw and..
read moreChild Care
Full-day kindergarten is being implemented across our community over the next 2 years. Child care centres across the City have been considering whether to become 3rd party operators for the All-day kindergarten, before-and-after school programs. Many parents and staff have expressed their concern about the lack of lunch program supervision and nutritious lunches for kindergarten-aged..
read moreBangladeshi Clothing Factory Conditions
Many of us were deeply disturbed to learn about the factory collapse in Bangladesh and the loss of over 1000 lives. My condolence motion from City Council is available on my website. One thing all of us can do to help the people is to sign this petition urging the government to help make garment..
read moreClosure of 54 Division
The future of 54 Division is still unclear. Chief Blair has been requested to report to the June 20th meeting of the Police Services Board on “re-organization” of the divisions in Toronto. Last year, public consultation was undertaken by Toronto Police staff. A report was submitted to the Chief, however, it has not been made..
read moreInformation Meeting: Basement Flooding
As many of you know, the Topham Park neighbourhood has been identified as a “basement flooding area” along with 32 other neighbourhoods in the City of Toronto. Toronto Water has recently begun a study in the Topham Park area (Study Area 1), through a Class Environment Assessment (Class EA), in order to determine how best to address the..
read moreCommunity Meeting: Proposed Car Wash at 2362-2388 Danforth
Wednesday May 22, 2013, 7:00 PM, Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Avenue The City Planning Department has received an applicaton to construct an 8 bay car wash at 2362-2388 Danforth Avenue, on the north side of Danforth Avenue, west of Westlake Avenue. A car wash is permitted on this site, and no amendments to the..
read moreDanforth East Community Association Seeks Retail Applicants for Third Rendition of Pop-Up Shops
Making an Economically Vibrant Community POP! The Danforth East Community Association (DECA) is looking for visionary entrepreneurs to take part in the next round of Pop-Up Shops, a neighbourhood enterprise that pairs landlords with space for rent with small businesspeople, artists and community organizers to launch retail stores and attractions along Danforth Avenue between Monarch..
read moreTaxi Shields
Like many of you, I was very disturbed by the recent attacks on taxi drivers in our City. Drivers have repeatedly asked the City to allow the addition of a plastic shield similar to those used in London and New York. I have asked to have this issue added to the agenda of the Licensing..
read moreSeniors Strategy
In the next 10 years, experts are forecasting a 30% increase in the number of older adults in Toronto. After extensive community consultation and investigation, the City has completed a new Toronto Seniors Strategy to prepare this demographic shift. The newly released Seniors Strategy is focused around eight themes: Respect & Social Inclusion Civic Engagement,..
read moreCall For Nominations: Heritage Toronto Awards
The Heritage Toronto Awards celebrate outstanding contributions in the promotion and conservation of Toronto’s history and heritage landmarks by professionals and volunteers. Heritage Toronto invites you to submit a nomination for the 39th Annual Heritage Toronto Awards, in the following categories: William Greer Architectural Conservation and Craftsmanship Book Short Publication Media Community Heritage Award Please download..
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