Leisure Swim Schedule for Ward 30
Great opportunities to cool off in your neighbourhood this summer!
July 21 - Live Green Toronto Festival
Saturday July 21, get your green on and join in the fun with Toronto's largest outdoor green festival. Enjoy free concerts, local foods, a cd/dvd/book swap, kids activities and over 100 vendor booths all day long in Yonge-Dundas Square.
What: Live Green Toronto Festival Where: Yonge-Dundas Sqaure When: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 11am to 9pm
The Live Green Toronto Festival brings hundreds of green products and services, live music, local foods, and more to the streets of Toronto every year. Stroll through the exhibits, sample locally grown foods, check out the TD Kids' Zone, and catch some of Canada's hottest musical acts on the 104.5 CHUM FM Main Stage. Enjoy a dazzling musical line-up including performances by Faber Drive, Fefe Dobson, Platinum Blonde, and many more!
Council Highlights - June 6-8, 2012
- Honouring Jack Layton: Jack Layton's message of hope and optimism has inspired people across Canada, and his legacy of public service in Toronto-Danforth will not be forgotten. As Jack's colleague and friend, I was proud of Council's unanimous decision to rename Toronto Ferry Terminal the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal. Jack fought to protect the unique character of the Toronto Islands and Toronto's waterfront. This dedication is particularly fitting.
Weston Bakery Development Update
I would like to share with you the development applications for the Weston Bakery site and their parking lot across the street, which will be introduce at Planning and Growth Committee on Monday, June 18.
This is the first formal step of a longer process before any final decisions are made. At this stage, the Planning and Growth Committee does not approve the development in any way, but simply agrees that the development process can be initiated. If this clears on Monday, I will set up an information session for the community with the planner in order to start to look at this application and understand the development process.Who to contact for dust complaints
Dust related to a construction site Inquiries or complaints about dust related to a construction site
311 should be the first point of contact
Dust related to roads at, or because of, a construction site Inquiries or complaints about dust related to roads at, or because of, a construction site
311 should be the first point of contact
Health concerns related to dust from a construction site
June 24 - Leslieville Tree Festival
Sunday June 24th, join friends and neighbours for the 2012 Leslieville Tree Festival. It will be a day of music, entertainment, kids’ activities and green education. Local eco-friendly products, hand crafted goods, art and culinary delights available from local vendors. Admission is free and all are welcome.
What: Leslieville Tree Festival Where: Leslie Grove Park (Queen St and Jones Ave)
Sports Fees Back on Council Agenda
Permit fees for sports fields are on the agenda again at City Hall. On Tuesday, June 12, the City's Executive Committee will consider a report on permit fees and sport fields. The report addresses issues that were raised by sports organizations in consultations over the past month. The report can be found here http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2012.EX21.8
105 Million Plastic Bags to Go
In 2008, City Council introduced a 5cent bag fee and set a goal of a 70% reduction of plastic bags in Toronto.
Since then
- bag usage has declined by 53%, from 457 million to 215 million bags annually
- major retailers are donating some of the net proceeds to environmental causes and
- a culture of renewable bag usage has been widely adopted
June 25 - Bridgepoint Forecourt Park Public Meeting
A Remarkable New Park is Coming
The City will unveil plans for the new park as the forecourt to the historic Old Don Jail as part of the redevelopment of the Bridgepoint Hospital. It will create a panoramic view of this heritage landmark, providing a calm, tranquil setting for the community to enjoy.The park is being developed by Plenary Health/PCL for the City of Toronto.
July 1 - Canada Day in Riverdale Park
Neighbours Together on Canada Day will host its 19th Canada Day celebration on July 1st in Toronto’s Riverdale Park. The celebration is organized by my office, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce (East Toronto) in conjunction with elected representatives, Peter Tabuns and Craig Scott. businesses, and local community partners.
Highlights of the celebration will include:
