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The Toronto Port Authority is commencing an environmental assessment of Porter Airline’s proposal to introduce new-technology jet aircraft and extend the main runway at the Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport. A public meeting will take place to provide information on the purpose of the environmental assessment; review the areas to be studied and the process by which this study

The City of Toronto offers fun and affordable recreation programs for all ages, skill levels and interests. On Saturday, December 6 starting at 7 a.m., Toronto residents across the city will be able to register for winter skating and swimming lessons as well as March Break camps, including arts, sports, cooking and more.

Registration for winter general programs and ski and snowboard lessons opened for registration earlier and will continue throughout the winter.

Toronto's official Christmas tree will be illuminated at Nathan Phillips Square at the 48th annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Great Gulf on Saturday, November 29 at 7 p.m.

The annual extravaganza, which will officially kick off the holiday season celebrations in Toronto, will include the first lighting of the iconic 65-foot (20-metre) white spruce tree, live musical performances by Juno Award winners and a spectacular fireworks show followed by a concert and DJ skating party. It all takes place at Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St. W.

The Riverdale Share Concert is a diverse holiday celebration held every December in Toronto’s vibrant Riverdale neighbourhood. It’s made possible by the contributions of residents, businesses, students, volunteers, civic leaders, and some of Toronto’s most celebrated artists. This 100% volunteer-run organization plans to once again raise over $30,000 and

The City of Toronto honoured four businesses and a downtown hospital this evening with the 2014 Bicycle Friendly Business Awards. Steam Whistle Brewing was honoured as the best overall business supporter of cycling.

The award presentations took place as part of the Toronto Bike Awards ceremony, which is held each year to thank people and organizations for their leadership in encouraging cycling at the workplace and among customers/clients.

This is an opportunity to share your experiences and priorities with the TTC and help to improve transit in Toronto.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

Toronto City Hall 100 Queen Street West

Marketplace, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Main Floor Rotunda

Town Hall, 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Council Chambers

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City Councillor Paula Fletcher (Ward 30 Toronto-Danforth) will be joined by artist Elicser and community representatives to unveil a series of murals near Monarch Park as part of the StreetARToronto Underpass Program.

Date: Saturday, November 8 Time: 2 to 4 p.m.; ribbon cutting at about 3 p.m. Location: Pedestrian underpass at the end of Woodfield Road – at the entrance to Monarch Park, Toronto

Join your neighbours and the Ralph Thornton Centre for a community social and discussion about these issues and banner-making for the upcoming National Housing Day on November 21 2014.

When: November 12 2014 - 6 PM Where: Ralph Thornton Centre 765 Queen Street East

For more information, contact Susan at South Riverdale Community Health Centre - 416-461-1925 Ext. 353

Registration now open for the Parent Summit

Share your experiences with child care and find out more about the city's child care system by attending one of three sessions. The City Hall session will include an information fair, where parents can find out more about programs and services geared towards young children.

Wednesday, November 19 4 p.m. Information fair

The City of Toronto has launched a new online engagement platform called IdeaSpace. The introduction of IdeaSpace at http://www.toronto.ca/ideaspace is the beginning of a year-long pilot project aimed at increasing engagement with Toronto residents.

IdeaSpace enables residents to connect with City staff through a web platform on which people can share their ideas and solutions on some of the civic challenges facing Toronto. The introduction of this online platform is a key element of the City's efforts to increase accessibility and broaden engagement.

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