Many residents have called and emailed my office in regards to traffic and pedestrian safety concerns with in and around Rivertowne.
I am hosting this walk with Walkable Ward 30, a new pedestrian advocacy group; Toronto Community Housing; and the Ralph Thornton Centre. Please join us in a community safety walk with the police, pedestrians, city staff and residents.
DATE: SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 18
TIME: 3:00PM - 4:30PM
LOCATION: RALPH THORTON CENTRE 2ND FLOOR 765 QUEEN ST E
Currently an Environmental Assessment is underway for the naturalization of the mouth of the Don River which would ensure flooding containment in the event of a 100 year storm.
On September 21st, Toronto City Council will consider changes to the EA process that may hold up flooding mitigation for the Port Lands as well as South Riverdale. This is of great concern to our community.
Beginning Thursday September 8th, solid waste
collection is switching to Thursdays.
Councillor Fletcher has arranged
for the pick-up of both garbage and recycling on Thursday September 8th to
assist residents with this transition.
Please refer to the calendar here for the detailed schedule
Below are links to a number of Citizen Advocacy Groups to connect with. If you would like to suggest any other advocacy groups please contact [email protected]
Toronto Environmental Alliance
With the untimely passing of Jack Layton, Toronto has lost a great champion and passionate voice for social justice.
Jack’s work on Metro Council and Toronto City Council was always groundbreaking. He championed the leading environmental role that cities should and could play, spearheading innovative programs for energy retrofits and water efficiency, cycling infrastructure, recycling and waste diversion.
A hundred years ago, this East Riverdale neighbourhood was home to two small creeks that flowed on either side of Jones Avenue. Local residents still remember picnics on Hastings Creek and stories of Devil's Dip. Join Lost Rivers, in partnership with The Pocket Residents' Association and the Oakvale Green Community Gardeners (OGCG) on Saturday, September 17th at 2 pm to find
Solid Waste Management has recently reviewed their pick-up schedules across the City to look for ways to increase efficiency. Ward 30 has switched to a Thursday 1 pick-up schedule. This means that green bins will be collected every Thursday morning, with garbage and recycling being picked up every two weeks on alternate weeks, starting with recycling pick-up on Thursday September 8. You can find more details on this change at the Solid Waste Management website.
