I love Toronto Island Park. With over 1.5 million visitors a year, from near and far, I know this is a shared experience. Improving access to Toronto Island in all seasons is my priority.
I love Toronto Island Park. With over 1.5 million visitors a year, from near and far, I know this is a shared experience.
Improving access to Toronto Island in all seasons is my priority.
That’s why I’ve been working to expedite new and larger ferries and get them in service as soon as possible, moving forward our extensive Toronto Island Park Master Plan that includes improvements at the ferry terminal and to wayfinding on the Island, and implementing the Marine Strategy to make transportation to the Island better from all points of the harbour. Over the coming weeks, you’ll hear a lot more from me on these items.
Today, I also worked with my fellow city councillors and City staff to move a motion to:
I’ll keep working with all of you to ensure our Toronto Island Park can be enjoyed by all, year-round.
Confidence in safe and accessible ferry operations is of critical importance to me. The reporting on an April 30, 2024 incident involving the Thomas Rennie ferry has raised serious concerns, and I have written to the City Manager to ensure proper actions are being taken.
Join Community Skate at Coca-Cola Coliseum with Deputy Mayor Malik for our final skating event of the season!
Over the last twenty years there has been so much progress on our waterfront with new parks, thousands of new residential units, and Don River flood protection. The City is endorsing the next phase of waterfront revitalization to bring more investment in our infrastructure, public spaces, and transit.
Taylor Swift is coming to Toronto and we're getting ready! Come to Ready For It, in partnership with the Bentway, to craft with your neighbours and get all the information you need to stay safe, have fun, and get around during the concert dates.
Today, I’m pleased to announce the full opening of King Street West from Dufferin to Shaw 10 weeks earlier than expected. The King Street West construction project was a significant undertaking: work began by the City and the TTC in February to renew aging streetcar tracks. The City also replaced the 146-year-old watermain.
Starting September 3, 2024, 509 Harbourfront streetcars will be replaced by bus service. This work is expected to last until January 2025, as part of a city-wide state of good repair program that’s completing necessary maintenance and improvements on all of our streetcar lines.
There are still many ways to soak up the rest of summer! It’s been a busy one, and amidst it I’ve loved taking some time to cheer on the Canadian athletes’ efforts and achievements at the Olympics, now preparing for the Paralympics. And of course, the Canadian National Exhibition officially began today. You can find details about planning your CNE trip here.
The 145th Canadian National Exhibition starts today in Toronto, running to Monday September 2! I know it is a part of so many people’s annual summer tradition - mine included. And it means people will be coming from near and far to Exhibition Place, with additional traffic, road closures, and diversions.
In my last newsletter we discussed the ongoing traffic concerns in the ward. Thank you to everyone who has shared their thoughts, ideas, and frustrations, as we work to find the best paths forward to keep our neighbourhoods moving. There are a few key actions I am taking to address these concerns. Read on to learn more!
