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’s Eras Tour (Spadina Fort-York Version)
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.
Ready for It! a Taylor Swift-themed event, in partnership with the Bentway
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.
Halloween in Spook-dina Fort York
Spadina-Fort York is gearing up for a spooktacular Halloween next week! From trick-or-treating to eerie events to the annual pumpkin parades on November 1st, there's something for everyone to enjoy. The creativity, enthusiasm and community involvement make this a time to come together.
Giving thanks in our city
The start of fall is a wonderful time in Spadina-Fort York. Our communities are prioritizing how to support each other through the transition of seasons in the months ahead. As we go into the Thanksgiving weekend, I’ve been heartened by the generosity of everyone in neighbourhoods across our ward, from the food drive at Scadding Court, the seniors dinner in Alexandra Park, to the United Way campaign ramping up here at City Hall.
Steps to reconciliation
This Monday, September 30, marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, honouring the children who never returned home from residential and day schools, survivors and their families, and recommitting to advancing reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit and Métis in Toronto, and across the country.
Getting where we need to go
Kids are back in school, our committee and council cycle has begun again at City Hall, and I know many of us are settling into September. And with this, it’s even more important to get where we need to go - work, school, appointments, daycare pick ups - on-time and safely.
That’s why I was glad to join Mayor Olivia Chow and TTC Chair Jamaal Myers this week to share some successful transportation improvements we’ve been doing that are having a real impact on our roads right here in Ward 10.
Reopening King Street West Early
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.
509 Harbourfront Service Update
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.
Starting off September right with Environment Day
The start of a school year always feels like a new year to me. And with a new school year, it’s often out with the old and in with the new - clothes that don’t fit anymore, books we’ve outgrown, or broken electronics and old paint that have been sitting around the house for too long.
Soak up summer at movie night!
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.
CNE Traffic Plan and Road Closures
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.
Council wins and community movie night
Summer is often a time for slowing day but it’s been a busy few weeks at City Hall and in Ward 10! Last week at Council, I was proud to move forward a number of initiatives important to get our community moving and invest in some of our favourite spaces in the ward. Plus: Save the date for my annual Community Movie Night on Wednesday August 21 at 7pm at Canoe Landing Park!
Toronto Caribbean Carnival
Toronto Caribbean Carnival is a staple of summer in our city. With construction in the area, I have also been pushing City staff to take measures to make sure residents and visitors alike can navigate the area safely and in a reliable way.
Quick fixes and long-term solutions
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!
Keeping our downtown moving
Getting around our downtown is a big concern, especially during the summer, as a number of transportation construction and maintenance projects are being worked on. While this work is necessary so that we have safe, reliable transit and infrastructure for years to come, it’s my priority to ensure you can actually get to where you need to go.
