There are glimmers of a new season as we spring forward with a number of exciting projects and activities to improve and connect our neighbourhoods, and continue to support local and Canadian. From getting transit moving, shaping the future of our community, to our annual environmental initiatives, here are just some of the exciting happenings to mark your calendar...
Now is a time for us to work together in our communities, support our local businesses, and buy Canadian made, as the implementation of tariffs continue to raise concerns about what it means for our city.
Tomorrow is provincial election day and there's a lot at stake for Toronto and our Spadina-Fort York communities in this election. Find your local polling station here and then make a plan to get out and vote! There is a lot to celebrate over the next few weeks. Black History Month is coming to a close and there are still many events in Spadina-Fort York to check out as part of the celebrations - read on to see what is on. International Women’s Day is March 8, with its annual march weaving through the streets.
As we dig out our roads and sidewalks from the snowstorm, and prepare for more this weekend, I hope you’re staying safe and well-prepared. The TDSB and TCDSB called it a snow day, and closed their buildings for recreational programming. Our city’s libraries and community centres have largely remained open, though programs have been changed or cancelled accordingly. If you do have to get out and about, the TTC is running, with accommodation for weather related delays or route changes. The City is encouraging residents to avoid the roads if possible as they work to clear the roads. You can visit toronto.ca/PlowTO to see our cleaning vehicles in real-time and get the latest. Our City’s warming centres are open and available – you can find them here.
We are in the last stretch of the 2025 City Budget process. Big thanks to everyone that came out to our Budget Town Hall sharing your thoughts on the proposed budget, and what should be prioritized as we move forward. Find more about next steps on the budget process, and local priorities that are being addressed at ausmamalik.ca/budget2025. There you can also continue to share your feedback as we prepare for the Budget Council meeting on February 11.
Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed time with loved ones and some of the great holiday events in our neighbourhoods. I’m excited to keep working with you as we continue to build a Toronto for all of us.
You may have participated in the pre-budget consultations during the fall, and the process for the City of Toronto’s 2025 Budget kicks off Monday, January 13, with the release of the staff proposed budget.
Toronto is buzzing with holiday energy! And there are so many ways to join in the fun this season. Whether you are looking to spend the weekend skating at the Bentway or Harbourfront, or getting ready for the big New Year’s even fireworks show on the waterfront, we’ve got you covered with all the info for us in Spadina-Fort York.
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. I’ve worked with waterfront residents, stakeholders, and City staff to endorse the next phase of waterfront revitalization to bring more investment in our infrastructure, public spaces, and transit.
It’s National Housing Week. It is the highest priority - for me and City Council - so that we can all imagine a future in Toronto.
Taylor Swift is coming to Toronto next week, and the City has been busy getting ready. We know events like this add vibrancy to our city and it is important that we manage them well. To do that, we have been learning from other cities who have hosted the Eras Tour, to see the impacts these concerts have had on traffic, transportation, tourism, and local economies.