News and Updates

Tenants for Social Housing

The TCHC Board has approved the sale of over 700 buildings across the city.  This is more than 1,000 units of public housing and would displace thousands of tenants. This is the Mayor’s plan for housing in Toronto.

In Ward 30, 148 homes are for sale - this would displace 394 people - seniors, families, children. The report calls for the concentration of subsidized tenants into stand alone buildings despite acknowledging the negative financial and social impacts. The TCHC Shareholder Agreement with the City requires a commitment to mixed neighbourhoods.  We know that ghettoization does not work, hence the multi-millions of finances committed to revitalization and mixing of incomes in Regent Park and Lawrence Heights.

Pumpkin Parades & Halloween Tips

Happy Halloween!  I would like to share some tips for a safe Halloween and let you know about several Pumpkin Parades that will be happening on November 1st.

Pumpkin Parades

Pumpkin Parades are events where local community members bring their jack-o-lanterns from Halloween to a neighbourhood park.  The jack-o-lanterns line the pathways of the park for everyone to admire and appreciate.  The next

Heritage Town Hall Meeting

Official Plan Review

The City is reviewing its Official Plan.   As part of this review we are doing

Message from Waterfront Toronto

The interest and engagement of Ward 30 residents in the recent Port Lands matter was significant. As a result, I know that many of you will be interested in seeing Waterfront Toronto's message on "The Future of the Port Lands" which was published in their recent newsletter. I am pleased to see that one of their first priorities is to develop a process with the

St. Matthew's Lawn Bowling Club Open House

Location: St. Matthew's Clubhouse, Riverdale Park Date: Sunday, October 16, 2011  Time: 1:30 to 4:00 p.m.

The stunning and much-anticipated restoration of this beautiful heritage building is now complete.  Please join me and City of Toronto Parks for an Open House on Sunday, October 16.

You will have a chance to tour the building; learn more about its unique history and contribute your ideas for its new role in our community.

Downspout Disconnection Information Session

Please join me at a Ward 30 Downspout Disconnection Information Session with Toronto Water.

Date:            Saturday October 15
Time:           1:00pm – 3:00pm
Location:    Home Depot, Gerrard Square

Rainwater runs off your roof and flows through your eavestroughs into a downspout that carries it directly into the sewer system.  During heavy

Councillor Fletcher's Environment Day

Date:           Saturday, October 1, 2011
Time:           10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location:     Riverdale Park East
(Broadview Ave., south of Danforth Ave.)

YOU CAN GET (some fees may apply)

• Backyard Composters, Green Bins, Kitchen Composter, Rain Barrel, Water Efficiency Kits

 
Pick up for FREE

• Green Bin and Kitchen Container (exchange damaged bins, newcomers show proof

Rivertowne Pedestrian Safety Walk

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.

The Allenby Theatre

Councillor Paula Fletcher and Heritage Toronto

invite you to join us for a Heritage Toronto plaque presentation to commemorate the architectural

and cultural significance of:

EMERGENCY MEETING on the Portlands

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.