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Dine Around the Danforth!!

Discover the bounty on the Danforth! The Danforth Mosaic Business Improvement Association (DMBIA) is launching its first annual three week foodies festival in the heart of the Danforth called Mosaic does - Dine around the Danforth.

September 10-30 over 65 multicultural restaurants will be participating in this unique street event by featuring entertainment and significant discounts including prix fixe menus in their stores. Savour the best of Moroccan, Ethiopian, Greek, Italian, Hakka, Mexican, Thai and Tunisian cuisine, along with Sushi Bars, traditional diners and much more from around the world at excellent prices!

Here Kitty, Kitty!

Special 10-day cat adoption event

A friendly feline can add so much joy to your life. Can you make room for one (or more)?

The City of Toronto's Animal Services is holding a week-long special cat adoption event to promote and encourage the adoption of these wonderful animals into life-long loving homes. From Friday, September 10 to Sunday, September 19, the adoption fee is being reduced to $25 (plus HST and a licence) - a discount of $55.

End of Term Report

It's been a busy four years at City Council.    Please check out some of the highlights in my End of Term Report.

 It’s been an incredibly busy four years for our City Council since the term began in 2006,and a number of important landmark projects have been accomplished. In so many ways, this term was the consolidation of our newly amalgamated city. From the City of Toronto Act to the creation of projects like Transit City, key environmental milestones, a committed start to waterfront development and great strides in affordable housing, we’ve been able to take a coordinated approach toward significant improvements in the city.

The City's Welcome Policy

The City of Toronto's Welcome Policy program ensures accessibility to recreation programs for residents who are unable to afford the fees to participate in these programs.

If you are experiencing financial difficulties, then you might qualify for the Welcome Policy program. Welcome Policy entitlement period run from September 1 to August 31 and must be renewed each year by the client.

Future of 450 Pape Avenue

I wanted to give you an update on the future of 450 Pape Avenue.

 

I wanted to give you an update concerning the future of 450 Pape Avenue.  As you know, it has been a Salvation Army facility for almost 80 years serving as a home for young mothers and most recently as a temporary location for the Harbour Light tenants while a new facility was being rebuilt on Jarvis Street.

Jimmie Simpson Grand Re-opening

You are invited to the Grand Re-Opening of the Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre: Date:           Saturday September 4

 Time:         12 to  2pm 12:15 pm Cake and Ribbon Cutting Location:  Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre 870 Queen Street East Join Parks and Recreation Staff, me and members of the community for the re-opening of the Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre with a free community swim and light refreshments.

Riverdale Park Update

 Riverdale Park Improvements

I want to give you a quick update on Riverdale Park and get your suggestions for further park improvements.

I want to give you a quick update on Riverdale Park and get your suggestions for further park improvements.

  • St Matthew’s Bowling Club The historic St. Matthew’s Lawn Bowling Club was moved from its Gerrard St. location to its new home in Riverdale Park off of Broadview.  The rehabilitation of the clubhouse is underway and is scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. I am looking for your ideas about how this beautiful heritage building can be best used by the community.

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