Open Rhodes is a neighborhood family-friendly art show & sale highlighting both amateur and professional artists from the Rhodes Avenue area. The show was held two weekends ago, in an Open House format with works being shown in homes on Rhodes Avenue. Past exhibitions have included, textile, painting, photography, lithography, pottery, jewellery, and more.
What happens when it snows (and before it snows, too)
It’s that time of the year again.
Winter. And a Canadian winter means snow – sometimes a lot of snow. However, the City of Toronto is ready for anything that old man winter can dish out.
Here are a few things that you can expect as we gear up for another winter in Toronto.
As soon as the snow begins, Transportation Services sends out its fleet of salt trucks to the expressways, main roads and local roads. If the City receives five centimetres of snow, the plows are sent to the expressways and main roads and plowing will take place for the duration of the storm.
Earl Grey Pool would like to thank the community for donating generously in time and money to Saving Our School Pool.
To celebrate the pool staying open, the centre is running 12 free, family-friend Saturday swims.
- Saturday November 20th 2-4 pm
- Saturday November 27th 2-4pm
- Saturday December 4th 2-4 pm
- Saturday December 11th 2-4-pm
- Saturday January 8th 2-4 pm
A Safety Audit Walking tour of Leslie Street organized by SoDa Bikes, SET BUG and The South Riverdale Community Health Centre took place on Saturday, November 20. Leslie Street is the proposed connecting route to Queen Street for the new streetcars (LRVs) and as a result will be undergoing redesign and construction. This presents an opportunity to enhance many elements including the safety and streetscape. It is also the gateway to Tommy Thompson Park more commonly known as The Spit which is one of North America's largest urban wilderness areas.
The City of Toronto, Toronto Hydro Electric System (Toronto Hydro) and Enbridge Gas Distribution today launched Home Energy Help, a new program offering free home improvements to help those in need conserve electricity, gas and water, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and save money.
Low-income residents, including seniors on a fixed income, may have difficulty providing the up-front financing and managing the contractors needed to complete home energy improvements. As a result, their homes may be less energy efficient, causing them to spend a higher percentage of their income on energy costs.
The 30 day review period for the Environmental Project Report for the Ashbridges Bay Maintenance and Storage Facility for the new streetcars and the Leslie Street Connecting Tracks project ended on November 1, 2010. More information and the report itself can be found at www.toronto.ca/involved/projects/lrv
Many of you have submitted your letters and concerns to the Ministry and I thank you for continuing to play an active role in our community. I fully support Transit City and understand the need for infrastructure to house and maintain the new streetcars. This project and all others must be undertaken with the utmost care being given to the health and safety of residents living and working in the communities where they are being constructed.
The first meeting of City Council following the October 25 election will take place on December 7and 8 in the Council Chamber at Toronto City Hall.
The new Mayor and Council officially take office on December 1, 2010 marking the beginning of the new term.
The City of Toronto Act requires Members to take the declaration of office before taking their seats for the first meeting. The Clerk will administer the declaration to Members individually between Election Day and the first meeting.
The authors of "Three Sisters around the Greek Table" will share their stories of growing up on the Danforth, give a cooking demontration and sign copies of their book.
The Riverdale Historical Society will hold a bake sale to raise funds for heritage plaques in Riverdale. They would appreciate donations of baked goods. If you would like to contribute please contact Susan at [email protected]
Toronto City Planning is hosting a community meeting on a planning application for a new condo development by Streetcar Developments at 630 Queen Street at the North West corner of Carroll and Queen.
The city's notice of this meeting goes to all businesses and residents within 120 metres of 630 Queen. However, as many in Riverside are interested in planning matters, I want to make sure that everyone knows about this meeting.
