Author "Brad"

Reconciliation Action Plan

Toronto has one of the largest urban Indigenous communities in Canada. Today, we renew our commitment to Truth & Reconciliation, & the continued work ahead by adopting the Reconciliation Action Plan 2022-2032 in our City Council...

April 1, 2022 - Newsletter  

It's officially spring! With the change of seasons came the re-introduction of many in-person, outdoor events that we have missed over the last couple of years. And now, with the warmer days ahead, there is no shortage of exciting programs and...

Environment Day at Woodbine Beach

With the change of seasons, many of us have started spring cleaning. Find stuff you don't have use for anymore? Do you have household hazardous waste to get rid of, or electronics and/or reusable items to recycle? On April 5th, we're hosting our...

Bangladesh's 51st Independence Day

An incredible moment of joy and remembrance in our city this morning 🇧🇩সবাইকে ৫১তম স্বাধীনতা দিবসের শুভেচ্ছা। Today, we honoured Bangladesh's 51st Independence Day with an...

Road Safety Improvement Notice

My team and I have been visiting streets in the area to let you know about proposed road safety improvements in Beaches-East York.  Road safety is a top priority for me, and I’m grateful to the neighbours who have reached out with ideas and...

Crossing Guard Appreciation Day

Happy #crossingguardappreciationday! ☔️ or ☀️ they’re the friendly faces that brighten our day and get us to school safely - thank you! As these students and I know firsthand, our #BEY crossing guards play a vital role in making our...

Infrastructure a key step to EV...

If the City of Toronto wants to be greener, it needs to cut the red tape By Brad Bradford Special to the Star Sat., March 19, 2022 | 3 min. read The race to respond to our changing climate is on. Cities around the world are...

March 18, 2022 - eNewsletter

Spring is in the air! Yesterday's warm weather and St. Patrick's Day festivities remind us of the fresh spring days ahead - and the opportunity to once again gather at our favourite events and participate fully in community programming. Check...

D.I.Y. Live Music Venue Proposal

News Release  March 15, 2022  D.I.Y. Live Music and Rehearsal Venue Proposed for City-Owned Building on Queen West  Today, City of Toronto staff are recommending the transformation of a City-owned two storey building on...

March 3, 2022 - eNewsletter

This week our hearts are heavy with the news of destruction, loss and devastation taking place in Ukraine. Thank you to those of you that have shared kind and supportive words for Ukrainians and Toronto's Ukrainian community, both online and during...

February 19, 2022 - eNewsletter

It's been a big week for re-opening in Toronto and setting the City up for the year ahead.  With the Province moving Ontario into the next phase of re-opening this past week, many small businesses and restaurants are now open with full...

February 4, 2022 - eNewsletter

It's been another eventful week with our first City Council meeting of 2022 completed! With many big items up on the agenda, we discussed everything from conducting a review of Winter Operation's response to major snow events, holding Metrolinx...