The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood is represented by the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association (SLNA), an association of residents in the St Lawrence area of the City of Toronto and is incorporated as a non-profit Corporation. The SLNA has served the St. Lawrence neighbourhood and its 30,000 - 35,000 residents since 1982. St. Lawrence-Distillery is the third smallest neighbourhood in the Core, and home to George Brown’s Waterfront Campus and new waterfront development built for the Pan-Am Games. At the time of the census, the average household income was below the city and Core average. This is however a neighbourhood in transition, as it includes the West Don Lands – a 58-hectare site being developed from industrial lands into a mixed-use community.

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You might not know it from the recent rollercoaster of weather, but spring has arrived in Toronto. Hot on its heels, our first Environment Day is happening at Allan Gardens on May 10, the Underpass Park Farmers' Market is opening May 14, and patio season begins right around the Victoria Day weekend. Let’s get out, enjoy our open spaces, support local businesses,  and celebrate the warmer weather!

The pedestrianization of two blocks of Church Street this summer is a major initiative that I have been working on with the Church-Wellesley Business Improvement Area. From June 19 - August 21, Church Street will be pedestrianized between Wellesley Street East and Alexander Street. To date, over 2,200 people have signed a petition in support of this, and I invite you to add your support by  visiting the Toronto Centre Projects website.

Looking for a fun, low-key way to connect with your neighbours this spring? Come join us for an evening of games, good company, and great conversation.

Toronto Centre Board Game Night brings together community members of all ages and experience levels for a relaxed night at the table. Whether you're a seasoned strategy player, a casual gamer, or have never picked up a board game in your life, there's a spot for you. 

Join us for a nice spring evening of community and connection at the Toronto Centre Games Night! Whether you’re a strategy buff, party-game pro, or totally new to the table, there’s a seat for you. Come meet your neighbours and mingle over classic and modern board games.

  • Date: Thursday, May 14, 2026
  • Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
  • Location: St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre (MPR), 230 The Esplanade

Free to attend. Family friendly. Come solo or bring a friend—let’s play!

What to expect:

  • Board games for all experience levels—play, learn, or bring a favourite to share
  • Easygoing mingling and a fun way to make new friends
  • Food and refreshments provided

Board Games on hand:

  • Connect 4
  • Scrabble
  • Uno
  • Jenga
  • Playing Cards
  • Dominoes
  • Checkers
  • Chess/Checkers/Backgammon
  • Monopoly - Toronto Edition
  • Monopoly Deal
  • Hues and Cues
  • The Rainbow
  • The Settlers of Catan + Catan Cities & Knights
  • Majority Rules
  • Telestrations
  • Frenemies Inc
  • Concept
  • Coup
  • Avalon
  • The Resistance
  • Fallacy the game
  • Phase 10 Masters

Click here if you're interested in volunteering at this event or other upcoming events!

As we head into April, I wish you and your families a wonderful Easter and Passover. For those with kids, I’ve invited the Easter Bunny to join me this Saturday for free events for your whole family! 

Doug Ford’s campaign of cruelty against marginalized people living with addiction challenges continues to worsen – and he’s making our entire downtown increasingly unsafe in the process. Ford continues to ignore professionals, experts, researchers, and medical advice in the process as he tries to shut down two of the last remaining supervised consumption services (SCSs) in the Downtown East. 

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