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Street sign honouring legendary Canadian band Blue Rodeo unveiled today

“I’m so happy that we’re here today to unveil this City of Toronto street sign to honour Blue Rodeo. The band has deep roots in Riverdale and the East End and continues to call Toronto home. What better way to recognize their amazing contributions to Canadian music than to give this street, created out of the former Riverdale Hospital redevelopment, the name Blue Rodeo Drive.” – Councillor Paula Fletcher

Toronto Public Health continues to offer COVID-19 vaccination opportunities and youth vaccinations at Thorncliffe Park Community Hub

Starting tomorrow, Toronto Public Health (TPH) will take over operations of the COVID-19 mass immunization clinic at Thorncliffe Park Community Hub located at 45 Overlea Blvd. TPH will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccines at the site and introduce Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Meningococcal vaccines for youth and more health services to support the local community.

First in-person Toronto film industry mission to Los Angeles since 2019 taking place next week

“With 2021 being another record year for the Toronto screen industry, I’m looking forward to our L.A. business mission and the opportunity to help the industry continue to flourish in Toronto." - Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair of the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board

Toronto Public Health hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinic at East York Farmers’ Market May 17

Toronto Public Health (TPH) has partnered with the East York Farmers’ Market to help residents get their next eligible dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, May 17. Keeping up-to-date with COVID-19 immunization is the best protection against serious illness linked to the virus.

Councillor Fletcher puts forward motion at Council in support of Keira's Law

Toronto, ON – Councillor Paula Fletcher is putting forward a motion this week requesting Toronto City Council support Private Member’s Bill C-233, "Keira’s Law." If adopted by Parliament, this Bill would amend the Criminal Code and Judges Act to strengthen protections for women and children from domestic violence.

New Ward 14 affordable housing for seniors and EarlyON Child and Family Centre officially opened

“Parents can now bring their children to this beautiful new centre and seniors who may have lived in this neighbourhood their entire lives can continue living here, but in a home that’s affordable and with services that support their health and well-being. This is truly a win-win for this wonderful community.” – Councillor Paula Fletcher

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Celebrates Progress Made Restoring Fish and Wildlife Habitat

“On Earth Day, and every day in between the annual celebration, TRCA, with support from ECCC and City of Toronto, is working to enhance and protect biodiversity in our jurisdiction. We look forward to working together on future projects that continue to restore the natural environment for the benefit of wildlife and citizens.”Councillor Paula Fletcher (TRCA Board Member)

City of Toronto shaping nine Transit Oriented Communities adjacent to future transit stations

The City of Toronto is working with the Province of Ontario to advance development adjacent to new transit lines. Known as Transit Oriented Communities, these developments strive to increase transit ridership by providing new places for people to live and work close to a future transit station.

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