This year, the City of Toronto will be hosting 14 drive-thru Environment Days at drop-off depots across Toronto in September and October. While I know many Leasiders were looking forward to the local community environment …more
Across the city, Committee of Adjustment (CoA) application volume has increased by 96 per cent over the past eight years. With almost 200 applications considered in 2020, Don Valley West is among the busiest wards …more
As Toronto’s immunization campaign continues to expand, there have been many questions about where, when, and how eligible residents can book a vaccine appointment. On behalf of our Ward 15 communities, I have been advocating …more
In 2012, SmartCentres submitted an application to the City to construct a new shopping centre at 70 Wicksteed Ave. At that time, I don’t think anyone could have predicted that the property would eventually become …more
While traffic volumes have dropped significantly during the pandemic, congestion is a major issue on many of Toronto’s main arteries – including Bayview Avenue, Eglinton Avenue, and many other streets in Leaside. It’s been estimated …more
The motto of our City’s Parks, Forestry, and Recreation division is “a City within a park” – a sentiment that has been more important than ever during the COVID-19 pandemic. Spending time outdoors is not …more
In June, City Planning staff began conducting virtual Committee of Adjustment (CoA) hearings for the first time since March, when all in-person meetings were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. I have since heard from …more
The holiday season is upon us, and I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a year unlike any other. Filled with immense challenges and change, COVID-19 has had a profound effect on …more
In the 10 months since the first positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed in Toronto, almost every facet of life has changed – from how we shop, eat, socialize, and work, to how we experience …more
In 1995, journalist Robert Fulford wrote: “Ravines are to Toronto what canals are to Venice, hills are to San Francisco, and the Thames River is to London” – a sentiment that rings especially true in …more
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