On January 17, Toronto received a record-setting 55cm of snowfall in just 15 hours. While I understand that responding to a snowfall of this magnitude is a complex undertaking, it is clear that the City …more
In 2017, City Council unanimously approved TransformTO – a comprehensive plan to reduce local greenhouse gas emissions and build a greener, healthier city. The 2017 plan initially put us on track to achieve an 80% …more
Leaside Traffic Management Plan update The first virtual public consultation meeting for the Leaside Traffic Management Plan (TMP) will be happening soon. While the meeting was originally scheduled for the evening of Tues., Jan. 18, …more
To kick off Toronto’s 10-Year Public Art Strategy, which was approved by City Council in 2019, the City of Toronto has declared 2021-2022 the Year of Public Art. As Toronto continues to recover from the …more
At the time of writing, more than 4.6 million vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto, and over 77% of the eligible population (born in 2009 or earlier) is fully vaccinated. In the Leaside-Bennington area, …more
On Sept. 1, 2021, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) will celebrate its centennial, marking 100 years of moving Toronto. I am honoured to serve as Chair of the TTC as we recognize this important milestone …more
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
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