News and Updates

July 7 & 8 - Festival of South Asia

The TD Festival of South Asia celebrates the experience, culture, and cuisine of South Asia. From Bhangra to Basmati to Bollywood music, this event has all the ingredients to make festival visitors feel like they've traveled the world.

The TD Festival of South Asia takes place July 07-08 in Toronto along Gerrard Street East between Greenwood and Coxwell Avenue from 12:00-11:00 p.m. The entertainment line-up promises to be a showstopper. On 07th July, the TD Festival of South Asia is presenting its second South Asia's Got Talent show for Toronto based youth. This show is based on a popular reality show Britain's Got Talent. It will aim to showcase the best Toronto youth have to offer in dance, singing, drama, magic and much, much more. Visit southasiasgottalent.com for complete details on this maiden talent show.

South Riverdale Good Food Market - Opens June 5

The South Riverdale Good Food Market is a community initiative, in partnership with Foodshare, that strives to increase access to fresh food at affordable prices. The Riverdale Food Working Group is composed of community members and organizations striving to make Riverdale a food friendly and food secure neighbourhood.

The market will be open every Tuesday for the summer from 3pm-7pm, located on the grassy area between SRCHC and the church. This is a great community initiative that strives to increase access of fresh food at affordable prices. It is a partnership program with Foodshare.

May 20 to June 10 - Art of the Danforth

Art of the Danforth  is  scheduled to for May 20 – June 10. The 2012 festival will include:  public art, art in stores, walking tours, community workshops and performance, presented in venues such as: vacant storefronts, commercial spaces, public spaces such as parks, parking lots and sidewalks.

They will be displaying art, created by both professional artists and community groups,  on and near the Danforth between Greenwood & Woodbine Ave.

June 2 and 3 - Riverdale Art Walk

The 14th Annual Riverdale Art Walk takes place June 2nd and 3rd. This year's festival will feature more than 125 artists. The artwork will be displayed in stores and galleries along Queen St E, and dozens or artists will be showing their works in Jimmie Simpson Park.

Where: Along Queen St E from the Don River to Jimmie Simpson Park When: Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday June 3rd, 11am-6pm

Air Quality Impact Study South Riverdale and Leslieville

Air Quality Impact Study South Riverdale and Leslieville

In July 2005, the Toronto Board of Health requested that the City examine the air quality and associated health impacts in the South Riverdale-Leslieville-Beaches area of Toronto. The study was developed in cooperation with staff of Toronto Public Health and with the input of local residents on the study’s special Liaison Committee.

Who to contact for odour complaints

Outdoor Air Quality: Odours

Inquiries or complaints about odours related to outdoor air quality

During Business Hours (8:30 am – 5 pm) – Contact the Ministry of the Environment: Duty Desk: 416-326-3381

After Hours Contact Ministry of the Environment Spills Action Centre: 416 325-3000

Outdoor Air Quality: Odours and Health Concerns

Health inquiries or complaints about odours related to outdoor air quality

May 29 - What Will Keep Our Community Safe?

On Tuesday May 29th, Ralph Thornton Centre is holding a community discussion on “What Will Keep Our Community Safe” the next in RTC's  Our Community Matters series

Speakers are: * Anna Willats on police accountability * Akwasi Owusu-Bempah on youth gangs * Tony Doob on social programs * Raf� Balian on harm reduction strategies * Anne-Marie Singh on community-based action

May 26 and 27 - Doors Open Toronto

Doors Open Toronto invites you to get to know the city. From heritage landmarks to modern structures, hidden gems, places of worship, halls of learning, boardrooms, bedrooms, breweries, lighthouses, mansions, museums, theatres, national historic sites, centres of rail travel, cemeteries, factories, banking halls, architects' offices and more.

The venues in Ward 30 this year are:

May 24 - Final Port Lands Acceleration Initiative Public Meeting

Last fall City Council decided unanimously to have Waterfront Toronto lead a process to determine if the development of the entire Port Lands could be accelerated. The final round of public consultation is beginning now and I am encouraging your continued participation.

Final Port Lands Acceleration Initiative Public Meeting

Date: Thursday, May 24th

Time: 6:30pm-9:00pm

Celebration of keeping our pools open

Great turn out at the "pool party" I hosted at City Hall to celebrate Council's ratification of the agreement between the TDSB and the City of Toronto that will keep the 33 in-school pools open.

I was pleased to be joined by Chair of the Toronto Lands Corporation David Crombie, Director of Parks, Forestry and Recreation Richard Ubbens, Manager of Aquatics Anne Jackson, Chair of the Toronto Sports Council Karen Pitre, members the Aquatics working group, and young swimmers from Frankland Pool.