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.
Overnight on-street permit parking is officially active in Regent Park. Permit Parking Area 7L, was approved by the Toronto and East York Community Council to help manage local parking demand and ensure equitable access to residential on-street parking. This change follows extensive community consultation and is designed to improve parking availability while prioritizing local Toronto Community Housing residents.
This past June, the Province of Ontario passed Bill 6: The Safer Municipalities Act, 2025, introducing new provincial rules related to public drug use and trespassing. As your Councillor for Toronto Centre, I want to provide you an overview of what the bill does, why it was introduced and how it connects to federal guidelines already in place.
The renaming of the historically significant portion of Eastern Avenue to its new name, Old Foundry Road, has been successfully completed! In collaboration with the residents of the neighbourhood, the newly installed signage now pays homage to the Dominion Foundry Site, acknowledging the area's rich industrial history.
As of Thursday, July 31, landlords in Toronto need a licence before starting repairs or renovations that require tenants to move out. This new Rental Renovation Licence Bylaw aims to help curb bad faith evictions and protect tenants from the practice of ‘renovictions’, preserve Toronto’s affordable rental housing stock and establish a transparent and equitable process for landlords to responsibly complete necessary renovations.
August is Emancipation Month, a time to recognize the struggle for human rights and the rich contributions made by Peoples of African descent. This year’s theme, “Nou la: Commemorating Emancipation and Haitian Culture,” highlights the enduring presence and legacy of Haitian communities in Toronto.
The City is developing its first Circular Economy Road Map to help build a resilient, inclusive, green and prosperous future for Toronto residents and businesses. Transitioning to a circular economy is not something we can do on our own. A circular economy requires innovation and collaboration across government, industry, academia, the not-for-profit sector and Indigenous communities. Take the online survey to share your ideas!
On June 27, 2025, the Minister of Education placed four more school boards under supervision - including the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). Under supervision, trustees are not representatives of the board. Critical decisions are being made by a single supervisor. Democratically elected trustees have been sidelined and not allowed to fulfill their role and responsibility to represent students, families, and constituents.
The City’s Parkland Strategy and Parks and Recreation Facilities Plan guide growth and investment in parkland and recreation over the next 20 years. Beginning in Fall 2024, thousands of community members have citywide provided feedback to help inform the updates to these plans. This summer you can review and share your feedback on the proposed updates to these plans and let the City know if you think this work is on the right track.
The City is looking for vibrant, main street and community-driven cultural projects and events that celebrate the FIFA World Cup 26™ coming to our city and Toronto’s “World in a City” theme. Community events will play a key role in promoting different and diverse areas of the city, making them lively hubs of activity during the tournament from June 11 to July 19, 2026. Funding applications are open to support free public community events or projects taking place during FIFA World Cup 26™ in Toronto.
Toronto summer is in full swing. As our streets liven up, residents and businesses are reminded to observe the City's Noise Bylaw. Visit the City's Noise webpage to find information including:
Old City Hall opens its doors this summer with a series of free events that will bring new life to one of Toronto’s most cherished heritage spaces and iconic landmarks. The 126-year-old building will host special programming each Friday now through August, civil wedding ceremonies on select Thursdays, as well as two Saturday events!