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Prolonged, extreme cold temperatures are having an impact on the City's watermains and water services causing delays in response times to service calls related to the cold weather.

Toronto has been experiencing unprecedented, sub-zero temperatures for an extended period of time. Water pipes are buried below the frost line (the frost line is approximately four feet below the surface), but unusually cold weather is freezing the ground below the frost line, causing watermains to break more frequently and some water services, the underground pipes that brings water to homes, to freeze.

Skating Schedules for Our Rinks

Ward 30 is lucky to have 3 rinks operating extended schedules until March 16th in Greenwood Park, Monarch Park and Riverdale Park. I hope to see you on the ice!

Riverdale Rink Hours

Greenwood Rink Hours

Monarch Rink Hours

 

Toronto councillor urges city to keep outdoor ice rinks open into March

Elizabeth Church - The Globe and Mail Wednesday, Feb. 26 2014

"Toronto Councillor Paula Fletcher wants the city to let skaters get the most out of this year’s cold weather and keep more rinks open into March.

This weekend was the last call for most of the city’s 52 outdoor skating rinks, with 17 remaining open for an extra three weeks.

But Ms. Fletcher, who tries to skate most days at a city rink, says given the frigid weather it does not make sense to shut so many rinks for the season. Next week, she also plans to ask the Parks Committee to change its rink policy to avoid this kind of problem in future years."

Councillor planning motion to keep outdoor rinks open longer

By James Armstrong  Global News February 26, 2014

Despite the persistent freezing temperatures, most of the Toronto’s outdoor ice rinks are closed.

But councillor Paula Fletcher hopes that if next winter brings similar temperatures, her new motion will give the parks committee the ability to keep those facilities open.

“This weather is perfect skating weather and I think we need a little more flexibility,” she said. “Our staff needs to be able to say ‘ok, we’re keeping 52 rinks open for another two weeks because the skating weather is so perfect.’”

HELP - Home Energy Loan Program Guide

Portions of Ward 30 have been selected to participate in the pilot project for the Home Energy Loan Program (HELP). HELP is a new financing tool offered by the City to help residents improve their home's energy efficiency. While upgrading or retrofitting your home can both cut your energy bills and reduce harmful emissions to the environment, the high upfront cost of these improvements can often be too costly to take action. HELP tries to solve this problem by offering low interest loans to home owners who are interested in improving the energy and water efficiency of their properties. Through HELP, the City will provide the funding required to complete the improvements and the home owner will repay the City over time via instalments on their property tax bill. For more information on this program, please download the HELP Homeowner Guide.

City of Toronto hosting public consultations on a proposed local appeal body for Committee of Adjustment decisions

The City of Toronto is holding public consultations to speak with Torontonians about the establishment and implementation of a local appeal body that would hear appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions.

The Province of Ontario granted the City of Toronto the power to establish a local appeal body to hear appeals of Committee of Adjustment decisions on both minor variances and consent applications.

February 21 - Maple Leafs Outdoor Practice at Greenwood Rink

Calling all Leafs fans! On Friday, February 21 at 10am come down to Greenwood Rink to cheer on the Toronto Maple Leafs for a practice in our neighbourhood! Toronto Maple Leafs , MLSE Foundation and SportChek are holding an Outdoor Practice at Greenwood Rink from 10am-11am and setting up a Leafs Fan Zone. I encourage you to break out your jerseys to watch the practice, and stick around for a skate afterwards.

My Letter to the City Manager regarding Flying the Flag with Pride at City Hall

February 7, 2014 Joe Pennachetti City Manager City of Toronto 100 Queen St. West 11E M5H 2N2 Dear Mr. Pennachetti,

RE: Flying the Flag with Pride

I support the City of Toronto flying the Pride flag over City Hall for the duration of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. The Olympics are a celebration of friendship and diversity and serve to bring people together from around the

February 6 - Help decide the future of the Gardiner Expressway East

Gardiner Expressway & Lake Shore Boulevard Reconfiguration Environmental Assessment & Urban Design Study What should be done with the Gardiner Expressway East and Lake Shore Boulevard? Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto have resumed an Environmental Assessment (EA) and Integrated Urban Design Study to consider four alternatives

March 25 - Billy Bishop Airport: Special Meeting of Toronto City Council's Executive Committee

In accordance with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 27, Council Procedures, the Deputy Mayor has called the following special meeting of the Executive Committee to consider the report from the Deputy City Manager on Request to Amend the Tripartite Agreement for Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:

Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Committee Room 1, 2nd Floor, City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Toronto