Increasing Pickleball Courts in Toronto
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in North America and Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth is no exception.
Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation – a seniors-focused social housing provider - officially launches
“The launch of the new Toronto Seniors Housing Corporation is an exciting step for the City. It will ensure that these senior tenants have better access to the housing, health, and community supports they need." – Councillor Paula Fletcher
Street sign honouring legendary Canadian band Blue Rodeo unveiled today
“I’m so happy that we’re here today to unveil this City of Toronto street sign to honour Blue Rodeo. The band has deep roots in Riverdale and the East End and continues to call Toronto home. What better way to recognize their amazing contributions to Canadian music than to give this street, created out of the former Riverdale Hospital redevelopment, the name Blue Rodeo Drive.” – Councillor Paula Fletcher
Toronto Public Health continues to offer COVID-19 vaccination opportunities and youth vaccinations at Thorncliffe Park Community Hub
Starting tomorrow, Toronto Public Health (TPH) will take over operations of the COVID-19 mass immunization clinic at Thorncliffe Park Community Hub located at 45 Overlea Blvd. TPH will continue to offer COVID-19 vaccines at the site and introduce Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Meningococcal vaccines for youth and more health services to support the local community.
First in-person Toronto film industry mission to Los Angeles since 2019 taking place next week
“With 2021 being another record year for the Toronto screen industry, I’m looking forward to our L.A. business mission and the opportunity to help the industry continue to flourish in Toronto." - Councillor Paula Fletcher, Chair of the Film, Television and Digital Media Advisory Board
City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro to install 32 additional on-street EV charging stations by end of 2022
The City of Toronto and Toronto Hydro announced today that they're on track to install 32 additional on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by the end of 2022.
Toronto Public Health hosting COVID-19 vaccination clinic at East York Farmers’ Market May 17
Toronto Public Health (TPH) has partnered with the East York Farmers’ Market to help residents get their next eligible dose of the COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, May 17. Keeping up-to-date with COVID-19 immunization is the best protection against serious illness linked to the virus.
Councillor Fletcher puts forward motion at Council in support of Keira's Law
Toronto, ON – Councillor Paula Fletcher is putting forward a motion this week requesting Toronto City Council support Private Member’s Bill C-233, "Keira’s Law." If adopted by Parliament, this Bill would amend the Criminal Code and Judges Act to strengthen protections for women and children from domestic violence.
WoodGreen celebrates opening of affordable housing for seniors building in Leslieville
By ALAN SHACKLETON | Beach Metro News | April 28, 2022
WoodGreen Community Services and the City of Toronto celebrated the opening of an affordable housing building for seniors in Leslieville this week.
New Ward 14 affordable housing for seniors and EarlyON Child and Family Centre officially opened
“Parents can now bring their children to this beautiful new centre and seniors who may have lived in this neighbourhood their entire lives can continue living here, but in a home that’s affordable and with services that support their health and well-being. This is truly a win-win for this wonderful community.” – Councillor Paula Fletcher
