Category "News"

E-News: October 12, 2024

Hi Friend, Fall is officially here. Since our last newsletter, we have marked some important and sombre occasions: the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre, Rosh Hashanah and Yom...

E-News: September 28, 2024

Hi Friend, Hard to believe that September is almost over - which means that Council and committee meetings are back in full swing. This was a busy week: At the Planning & Housing Committee, we reviewed our progress on the Housing Action...

E-News: September 14, 2024

Hi Friend, As we say goodbye to summer and embrace the crisp, refreshing days of fall, I'm excited to get back into the rhythm of council and committee meetings, while enjoying all the amazing events around our community.  It's been a...

E-News: September 2, 2024

Hi Friend, It’s hard to believe that we’re already wrapping up summer. I hope everyone has had a chance to enjoy the long weekend with family and friends. As families prepare for back to school on Tuesday, I’m wishing all of the students...

E-News: August 17, 2024

Hi Friend, As we approach the Labour Day weekend and get into the back to school season, I hope everyone is making the most of the last few weeks of summer. There’s still plenty of time to visit one of the City’s pools or splash pads, which...

E-News: August 3, 2024

Hi Friend, It's hard to believe we're already in August. I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer and keeping cool with a trip to one of our great splash pads, pools or beaches.  August is the one month of the year without Council...

E-News: July 20, 2024

Hi Friend, This has been a challenging week for the City. Severe rain on Tuesday caused basements to flood, the Lakeshore and Don Valley Parkway to shut down, significant power outages and a lot of frustration for many people. It's a reminder of...

E-News: July 6, 2024

Hi Friend, It was wonderful to see so many of you on Canada Day. Whether you caught the East York Parade, watched the fireworks from Woodbine Beach, enjoyed a burger at one of our local Legions, or just spent time with family and friends - I...

E-News: June 22, 2024

Hi Friend, Happy official start to summer! I hope you've been able to find ways to beat the heat this week, including through the extended hours at Kiwanis Pool in Stan Wadlow Park. I'm also glad to share that the Donald Summerville Pool...

E-News: June 8, 2024

Hi Friend, I know many folks were nervous about TTC workers going on strike this week for the first time in more than 15 years. While I'm grateful that a strike was averted and a deal was reached, I empathize with everyone who woke up on Friday...

E-News: Remembering Councillor Jaye...

Hi Friend, We received some very sad news yesterday that City Councillor Jaye Robinson has passed away. She served the people of Don Valley West since being elected in 2010, and as a dedicated civil servant before that.  Jaye was a...

E-News: Commuity Events, Celebrations...

Hi Friend, First things first - Let's Go Leafs! Hoping the boys are able to win tonight and make it to the next round. 🏒 I want to wish everyone celebrating this weekend a very happy Orthodox Easter. May is also Jewish Heritage Month,...