Toronto City Council held another lively meeting on June 26 and 27. The agenda included governance and operations reviews of both Sankofa Square and Moss Park Arena, as well as several items that addressed housing affordability and homelessness.
TC Talks: Downtown East Action Plan Recap
Thanks to everyone who attended our final Toronto Centre Talks (TC Talks) of 2024 last month. I launched this forum series to create a space where community members can come together for focused and solution-oriented discussions on important topics.
In the Ward: Winchester Park
Last month, I spent an afternoon in the Winchester Park neighborhood, a small area between Cabbagetown and St. James Town. This community, like its neighbours, is a mix of heritage homes, Toronto Community Housing units, and social service providers. My dedicated staff and two members of the Winchester Park Residents’ Association (WPRA) joined me.
Statement on 214-230 Sherbourne St
The Sherbourne and Dundas area remains a top priority for my office to see properly revitalized, and one property that comes up frequently is 214-230 Sherbourne Street. There has been some recent movement on the site, and I wanted to provide a broad update about what is happening and what some potential next steps may be.
Regent Park Permit Parking Consultation Recap
On June 3, I gathered with community members at the Regent Park Community Centre to talk about introducing new permit parking for local Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) residents.
Pride Toronto 2024 Recap
What a thrill Pride Toronto was this year! I can't help but be filled with gratitude for everyone who helped create such an outstanding event. None of this was possible without the organizers, volunteers, and everyone else who made it such a fantastic event.
PB 2024: Idea Phase Complete!
I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to all the residents who participated in our recent Participatory Budgeting (PB) initiative. Your engagement and support have been truly inspiring.
Bringing Back the Historic Queen Street East BIA
I’m excited to announce that I am working to revitalize the Historic Queen Street East Business Improvement Area (BIA)
Community Environment Day in Regent Park: July 13!
Community Environment Days are one of many waste reduction programs and initiatives supporting the City’s Long Term Waste Management Strategy. These events help divert reusable or recyclable waste from landfills and allow for safe disposal of household hazardous waste.
Moss Park Movie Night - July 5!
Last summer, plans to have a Moss Park Movie Night unfortunately fell through. Since then, I’ve been pushing to make it up to the community. I’m therefore thrilled to announce a screening of the Pixar animated feature, Turning Red!
Pride Toronto 2024 Welcome and Events
On May 31, I raised the flag outside City Hall to mark the beginning of Pride Month. This is the time to celebrate Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer love, culture, and history. Pride Month is also a time of reflection, acknowledging the challenges that our communities face to be proud and to be true to their identity.
Regent Park Summer Jam Festival 2024
On June 1, residents gathered for the annual Regent Park Summer Jam Festival. As your local councillor, I was thrilled to witness families, friends and neighbours brought together to celebrate the vibrant heart of our community.
