In 2024, our collective efforts to address encampments at the City led to meaningful progress in Ward 13, with resolutions to the encampments in Allan Gardens and Moss Park. However, as we step into 2025, encampment challenges persist in Trinity Square and St James Park.
There has been 24/7 news discussion about the United States’s threats to impose widespread tariffs on Canadian goods, as well as retaliatory measures across the nation in response.
With the colder weather, I hope you and your family have been able to find joy with activities like sledding and skating that are only possible this time of year. There are many opportunities across the city for drop-in ice skating, such as in Regent Park and in Nathan Phillips Square. There are always plenty of people learning for the first time, so If you’ve never skated before, you’ll be in good company! So I encourage you to get out and hit the ice this February while the weather cooperates.
February is Black History Month, and there is plenty to do in the City to celebrate Black history, arts and culture. This month, engage in a rich array of events across the city, from inspiring art, enlightening historical culture, to educational workshops. Together, let's foster a greater understanding and appreciation of the countless stories that make up our shared history.
Your city, your history – let's celebrate!
Winterlicious is now underway and will continue until Thursday, February 13. This annual culinary festivity is set to deliver a variety of gastronomic experiences throughout our city, with three-course prix fixe menus from over 230 local establishments across Toronto.
If you’re a homeowner of a single-family, duplex, triplex, or fourplex residential property, you can apply for a subsidy of up to $3,400 to install flood protection devices.
The annual Ward 10 and 13 Budget Town Hall was an excellent opportunity to gain a better understanding of very complicated numbers that affect all Torontonians. As your city councillor, it's essential to hear concerns and questions from our residents in real-time.
The City of Toronto has officially opened applications and renewals for the 2025 CaféTO curb lane program.
I was delighted residents from across Ward 13 come together for a festive evening this past December 11 at the St. Lawrence Hall.
I hope you and your family have had a relaxing–or at the very least, enjoyable–holiday season. My team definitely needed the break, but I know we’ve already to roll up our sleeves for 2025.
The reconstituted Historic Queen East Business Improvement Area (BIA) held its first annual general meeting (AGM) with business owners and commercial property owners between Victoria Street to River Street on December 4, 2024. While the BIA was unable to pass a budget, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to our volunteer-based board of management. Their tireless efforts in organizing this event and articulating their visions at the AGM were instrumental in recruiting new board members for its 2025 strategic plans.
The final City Council meeting of 2024 was momentous as we bid farewell to Dr. de Villa as our Medical Officer of Health and attended to items that addressed housing, rental standards and road safety.
