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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Celebrate the season at St. Lawrence Market’s Winter Market! Stroll along Market Street lined with twinkling lights, cozy huts and live entertainment. Enjoy festive bites, sweet treats and local gifts that capture the holiday spirit. Open Thursdays to Sundays until December 22. Free admission, visit stlawrencemarket.com for details! 

As a big supporter of public libraries, I’m thrilled to announce that the St. Lawrence Library Branch will be moving to 339 Queen Street East! For many years, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) has been working to relocate the branch, currently located at 171 Front Street East, elsewhere as the space was relatively small and the building itself was subject to frequent water leaks and heating issues. The new space will allow the library to transform into a larger district branch and bring exciting new opportunities to the Corktown, Regent Park, and St. Lawrence neighbourhoods it borders.

Every year I host six Neighbourhood Town Halls in the fall to provide updates to the local community and give residents a chance to ask direct questions. There are three left, one at Central Neighbourhood House on October 15, one at the 519 Community Centre on October 23 and a virtual town hall on November 4.  Registration is encouraged, with details below.

There is very positive news on the watermain and TTC streetcar track replacement at King Street East and Church Street: work has proceeded as planned, and the intersection is set to open in mid-August as planned. I know this has been a very disruptive project, especially for local businesses, and I thank everyone for their patience and understanding as this critical intersection has been under construction.

St. Lawrence Market comes alive each summer, reflecting the city’s deep-rooted love for community, culture and celebration. Market Street transforms into a vibrant, pedestrian-only hub filled with live music, the aromas of fresh cuisine and the energy of patios, street performers and crowds enjoying every moment. 

Last Friday marked a significant moment for our community: the final tiny home in St. James Park was removed after the individual residing there were permanently housed. This moment brings to a close one of the most visible and difficult chapters in our City’s housing crisis.

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