Author "Brad"
- Dec 18, 2020
- City Hall
2020 Community Newsletter!
Happy holidays, everyone! I hope the year is winding down for you all nicely and you're getting some time to relax over the holidays. This has been a tough year for us all, and some time to rest, relax, and reflect is needed. As we're wrapping...
- Dec 18, 2020
- News
Local Offers and Deals!
This pandemic has been hard on us all, but the impact on our local businesses cannot be overstated. With the second lockdown, they've been feeling an unprecedented level of pressure. I know that our community has been doing what we can to support...
- Dec 18, 2020
- News
Supporting Local Businesses
Throughout the pandemic, I've been the Small Business Lead for the Mayor's Taskforce on Economic Rebuild and Recovery. This has involved engaging businesses all across the city, hearing their concerns, delivering policy-change to support them, and...
- Dec 13, 2020
- News
Update on Metrolinx work in Small's...
Many of you have reached out to me in the last week or two with your concerns about the Metrolinx work planned in and around the Small's Creek Ravine, as well as general concerns about the Metrolinx corridor expansion work to accommodate a...
- Dec 11, 2020
- News
How To Reserve a Time For Leisure...
This winter, we're doing what we can to encourage folks to get outside. Fresh air and exercise does wonders for physical and mental health, and is especially important as we continue through this second lockdown. For more information on the...
- Dec 7, 2020
- City Hall
Getting Involved at the Local Level -...
Community involvement in political decisions is critical. Those who are being impacted by the decisions being made have unique perspectives and information that is crucial to the process. With meetings going virtual, it has been difficult for some...
- Nov 28, 2020
- City Hall
Toronto's Plan for the Winter
Did you know that Toronto has an incredible plan for making the most of this winter? A lot of winter rec programming starts today. With COVID affecting the season, we're finding ways to make the most of the cold and dark to keep ourselves...
- Nov 22, 2020
- News
Support the effort - bringing a...
Sign the petition and help bring a community garden to 25 Oakcrest Avenue! Dear neighbours, I’m working with a group of passionate local leaders to bring a community garden to Beaches-East York. Led by East End Neighbourhood Urban Farm...
- Nov 10, 2020
- Events
Lest We Forget - Remembrance Day 2020
Remembrance Day is a time for our community to come together, remembering and honouring the brave men and women who fought for this country. Ceremonies will look a bit different this year with restrictions on in-person gatherings. I hope that...
- Nov 6, 2020
- City Hall
Second Wave - Small Business Update
It’s been a little while since I’ve updated folks on what’s happening on the small business file at the City. First, I want to continue sharing my thanks for the hard work and kindness you are showing to support local businesses in our...
- Oct 22, 2020
- Ward 19
Community Consultation - Development...
A development application has been submitted to the City of Toronto for an 110-unit, 6-storey condominium building at 1684 Queen Street East. The City hosted a virtual community consultation meeting on October 13, 2020. A recording of the video is...
- Oct 17, 2020
- Ward 19
Naming a laneway in honour of Reese...
Please take a minute to to complete the petition at this link to support naming a laneway in honour of Reese. Reese Fallon lived with her family in our East End community. At 18, she had just graduated from Malvern Collegiate Institute and...