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Toronto now has a City-Wide Dog Off-Leash Strategy

I am happy to share that after years of advocacy and a year and a half since my motion was adopted by Council, we now have a comprehensive City-Wide Dog Off-Leash Strategy in place. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Toronto Dog Park Community, Paws for Parks, and the residents of Toronto Centre for their persistent advocacy and input throughout this process.


Apply to the TTC Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit

Help Shape the Future of Accessible Transit in Toronto! The TTC is looking for new members to join its Advisory Committee on Accessible Transit (ACAT). This group plays a central role in advising the TTC Board and staff, ensuring our transit services are inclusive and responsive to the needs of all. Apply now before the August 12 deadline!

May City Council Highlights

At our meeting on May 21 and 22, City Council dedicated a significant amount of time to address the Ombudsman Report on the City’s response to a vital service outage in a multi-tenant home, as well as the Council-directed proposed bylaw to protect social infrastructure. Amidst thoughtful discussion and lively debate, I also released section 37 funds to advance projects from the 2024 Participatory Budgeting cycle.

Councillor Update - June 2025

Happy Pride Month! June is both a month of celebration and reflection on the progress the 2SLGBTQ+ community has made. With choppy international waters causing fear and uncertainty both south of the border and at home, I know many in our community are feeling a lot of anxiety. So if you need it, please make space for yourself this month.

There is a lot to do in the City this summer, and I encourage you to experience everything you can. For Pride events in June, please visit my online calendar to see what is happening here in Toronto Centre. If you are looking to enjoy an outdoor meal or drink, I have a list of CafeTO, sidewalk cafe and private patios for you to browse. Registration for summer recreation is also opening next week, including for swimming classes, art workshops and sports programs. 

Upcoming Events

Queen Street Closures

Queen Street Closures

Queen Street will be closed around Yonge Street for the construction of the Ontario Line. Yonge Street remains open to Northbound & Southbound traffic.

King Street and Church Street Intersection Closure

King Street and Church Street Intersection Closure

Starting Monday, June 2, 2025, the intersection of King Street East and Church Street will close to through traffic as the City of Toronto replaces a 142-year-old water main. This work will be followed by streetcar track renewal, impacting local transit routes until August 2025.

The 504C King and 504D/304D King replacement buses will divert around the closure. Eastbound buses will reroute from King Street West via Yonge Street, Front Street East, and Jarvis Street to resume their route on King Street East. Westbound buses will divert using Jarvis Street, Front Street East, Wellington Street East, and Yonge Street to reach King Street West.

 

Wheel-Trans services remain accessible in permitted local traffic areas. For further details or assistance, contact Michael Vieira, Senior Community Liaison, at 437-551-4609 or visit toronto.ca/kingchurch or ttc.ca/kingchurch

Blockorama: The Sounds Of

Blockorama: The Sounds Of

Blockorama turns 27! Join us in the sounds of Love, freedom, and joy.

Created and curated by Blackness Yes!, the volunteer committee behind Pride Month’s longest-running party.

If there’s 1 thing Blocko is, it’s an unapologetically safe space for the African, Black, and Caribbean 2SLGBTQI+ community in the Greater Toronto Area. We showcase the communities’ best, DJs, performers, drag and ballroom artists, and dancers. We also spotlight health, spirituality, harm reduction, and community activism.

Don’t forget to get an extra 3 hours of Blocko on Saturday at Blocko After Dark, starting at 11pm.

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