News and Updates

Bike Month Launch May 30th

BIKE MONTH LAUNCH MONDAY, MAY 30^TH

 

Please join me at the launch of Bike Month on May 30^th 2011 for the annual group commute and free Pancake breakfast.  Cyclists will converge at Yonge and Bloor at 7:00am and continue to Nathan Phillip's Square for 8:00am.

For more information visit http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/bikemonth/

City offering family activities on Victoria Day long weekend

City offering family activities on Victoria Day long weekend

The City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry and Recreation division and Historic Sites and Museums are offering a wide variety of family activities throughout the Victoria Day weekend.

Victoria Day Fireworks
The City of Toronto will present a sparkling display of Victoria Day fireworks at Ashbridges Bay Park on Monday, May 23 starting at 9:45 p.m.

Ashbridges

Have Your Say: What Kind Of Toronto Do You Want?

Have Your Say: What Kind Of Toronto Do You Want?

City Hall has launched a public consultation process, called the Toronto Service Review. This is your chance to send a strong signal to City Councillors and the Mayor about the kind of Toronto we want to live in and pass on to our children.

Some will try to use the Toronto Service Review to cut the important programs and services that we all rely on – the things that make Toronto a great community to live in.

PARKMOUNT PARKING LOT UPDATE

The final design for the TPA lot at Parkmount and Danforth was approved at the last community council. The new surface parking lot will be properly graded, contain 18 parking spaces (including 1 handicapped space), as well as include a green bioswale and landscaped areas along the street perimeter. I have included the design so you can get a better idea of what it will look like when

Greenwood Park Plans and May 5 Open House

Greenwood Open House

Time:   6:30pm - 8:30pm Date:  May 5th 2011 Location:   Greenwood Park Change Rooms The Change Rooms and the Rinks at Greenwood Park will be upgraded as part of the city's "state of good repair" for city facilities. The Open House is a follow up to a community consultation in February where the initial designs were presented to:

• Re-design and upgrade of Greenwood change room facilities

Let's celebrate with South Riverdale Community Health Centre!

Let's celebrate  working with community & Spring!

When: Thursday May 5, 2011, 3 - 6 p.m.

Where:  South Riverdale Community Health Centre, 955 Queen St. East, At Queen E. and Carlaw.

FREE!

Events from 3 - 6 pm include:

* Chinese Programs

* Chiropody (your feet!)

* Bike repair and tune up 1:00 - 4:00

* Membership information

* Environment programs

* Food demonstrations 3:00 and 5:00`

Compost and Clean Ups

"In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt."  Margaret Atwood

Over the next few weeks, Ward 30 is host to a number of clean up events.  These events are a terrific way to connect with your neighbours and help beautify the communities we love.  Check below for information on your local clean up date and location.   If you know of any other clean up events in the neighbourhood, please email [email protected] to be added to the list.

Townhouse Development for 50 Curzon

Dear Residents,

A few years ago the Catholic School Board sold St Joe's School to Urbancorp, a developer who specializes in infill housing.  Urbancorp also bought two other local schools - St. Anne’s and Corpus Christi for infill townhouses.

Just last week, I was informed that the proposal is ready to come before Toronto East York Community Council for the first time on April 21st. No

TTC Priority Streetcar Track Repairs

Queen/Broadview Intersection Area

Weekend of April 9, 2011

501/301 Queen and 504 King Streetcar Routes

Starting at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 9 through to 4:30 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2011, TTC track staff will be will be carrying out repairs to sections of the streetcar track on the east side and west side of the Queen/Broadview intersection.

Transit Service Changes

Leslieville-Riverdale Tree Project

First Year Update – March 2011

The Leslieville / Riverdale Tree Project supports neighbourhood level action to improve air quality and increase community adaptability to the effects of climate change. This initiative supports neighbours to improve the local tree canopy as a demonstrated means of achieving these goals. Community volunteers from diverse neighbourhoods in the catchment area are trained and supported to engage neighbours around tree planting and preservation at the local level.