Starting January 1, 2026, the City of Toronto will no longer manage recycling collection. Under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act of 2016, this responsibility will shift to producers, with Circular Materials taking over Blue Bin collections for all residential properties, schools, long-term care facilities and retirement homes.
At our April City Council meeting, we adopted a comprehensive Congestion Management Plan which includes a series of measures designed to keep everyone's commute safe and efficient. Here are a few key highlights of the plan which have the most impact on Ward 13:
I am happy to share that after years of advocacy and a year and a half since my motion was adopted by Council, we now have a comprehensive City-Wide Dog Off-Leash Strategy in place. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Toronto Dog Park Community, Paws for Parks, and the residents of Toronto Centre for their persistent advocacy and input throughout this process.
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.
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.
I’m excited to announce that I am working to revitalize the Historic Queen Street East Business Improvement Area (BIA)
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.
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!
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.
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.
From April 25 to May 31, hundreds of Ward 13 residents received vital housing support and other essential City services. These clinics provided a lifeline for individuals on the Rent-Geared-to-Income (RGI) Housing Centralized Waiting List and those seeking assistance in applying for RGI housing.
The May 22 and 23 City Council meeting was a somber affair, as we honoured the life of our late colleague, Councillor Jaye Robinson. Following touching tributes, there was discussion about the City’s Corporate Asset Management Plan and Micromobility Strategy.
On May 7, I had the opportunity to meet and listen to Winchester Park residents regarding their thoughts and opinions on proposed improvements to Ontario Street, between Wellesley Street East and Carlton Street.
Many residents have been eagerly anticipating the arrival of the new off-leash area (OLA) in Corktown southwest of Underpass Park. While originally planned to open in two phases, City staff have determined that the most efficient method is to do the park in a single phase, which will allow it to open in 2026 rather than 2028 as originally planned
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of spending the day out in the Cabbagetown South neighbourhood, a gem in our ward brimming with history, culture, community spirit and unique challenges that require special attention.
