Recreational opportunities at City of Toronto attractions on Thanksgiving Monday
The City of Toronto encourages residents to make the most of this year's Thanksgiving holiday on Monday, October 10. The following attractions and activities will be available to the public on the Thanksgiving holiday.
Toronto Island Park (ferry located at 9 Queens Quay W.)
In many communities, volunteers come together to create natural ice rinks on parkland. About 30 to 40 natural ice rinks are typically built each year, with another record-breaking 55+ sites listed for 2016. These community-run rinks offer a great back-to-nature skating experience. Availability and ice conditions can vary throughout the winter based on weather and volunteer maintenance. These rinks are available to the general public at their own risk. We encourage all skaters to wear a helmet for their personal safety.
Matty Eckler Pool is re-opening on October 3rd, in time for swimming lessons. The pool was closed for emergency repairs this summer, and will be back in operation on Monday October 3rd.
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What a great time at Open Streets TO on The Danforth BIA this weekend! Thanks again to Ward 30 Bikes for installing the pop-up bike lane! Open Streets TO is the perfect way to showcase the possibilities of bike lanes and I had a lot of fun leading the bike parade.
Thanks to everyone who joined me at Open Streets TO this past weekend!
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Thanks to everyone who joined us at the official unveiling of the Leslieville Mural! And thank you to all of our community partners, local businesses, and residents who were involved in selecting Elicser's beautiful updated take on Alexander Muir sitting under a maple tree. I know this new landmark will be enjoyed by Leslievillians for years to come.
43 Station, our local paramedic station at 126 Pape Ave officially re-opened after a major refurbishment. We were joined at the re-opening by Robert Cummings, a man whose life was saved by paramedics who work out of 43 Station. Our city's first responders are true civic heroes, and I was so proud to be at the official re-opening. You can read more about this
Helping Toronto and its residents prepare for and deal with major emergencies and disasters is the primary purpose of the Office of Emergency Management (OEM), the City of Toronto's coordinating agency for emergency and disaster activities. The OEM has now translated their preparedness guides into multiple languages which you can download on the City's website here.
Learn more the exciting work going on in Ward 30 in my fall/winter newsletter. Read my latest community update here!
Following two years of extensive work, the Long Term Waste Strategy was approved by City Council on July 15, 2016. This comprehensive strategy will guide waste management in Toronto for the next 30-50 years.
Nuit Blanche Toronto 2016
From 6:58 p.m. on Saturday, October 1 until sunrise on Sunday, October 2, the streets of Toronto will be transformed by nearly 90 contemporary art projects created and presented by more than 300 local, national and international artists. The full program is available at http://www.nuitblancheto.com.
This year, the City-produced exhibitions will be located at Nathan Phillips Square/City Hall; along John Street between Dundas and Front Street; along Bay Street from Dundas to Front Street; and along the waterfront, between Bay Street and Harbourfront Centre.
