I join our community in mourning the loss of Bilkis Khanam and extend my deepest condolences to her friends and family.
Bilkis was killed on the evening of July 18th when she was struck by a car in the pedestrian crossing at Queen and Sackville.This devastating incident serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to enhance safety measures at our city's intersections.
This week I will be bringing a motion to City Council requesting that the intersection of Queen and Sackville, along with all pedestrian crossings located on a streetcar route, be upgraded with traffic signals. Because this process can often take over a year, I am also asking that these upgrades be prioritized and expedited. Pedestrian safety remains a top priority and I hope to continue working with the community to identify areas for improvement.
Amidst the trade war with the United States, developing an Economic Action Plan was a top priority for City Council on March 28 and 29.
This year, residents from the Bay-Cloverhill, Church Wellesley and Upper Jarvis Neighbourhoods of Cluster 1, St. Lawrence of Cluster 5 and Corktown and Canary District Neighbourhoods of Clusters 6 are invited to join us for this in-person Participatory Budgeting Ideation Workshop!
If you, a friend, or a relative is on the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing Centralized Waiting List or need help applying for RGI housing, we have great news for you! We're collaborating with Access to Housing and Housing Help Centres to host MyAccesstoHousingTO Sign-Up Clinics for Ward 13 residents from April 22 to May 5 to provide information and assistance for online navigation.
