This week at Planning and Housing Committee, I presented a Notice of Motion on Tewin. The project was hastily approved last term despite Planning Staff advising against its inclusion in the Urban Boundary expansion. I remain concerned about the lack of consultation, particularly with Indigenous communities, and the significant costs to taxpayers in servicing a…
Eid-ul-Fitr is one of the most important festivals for Muslims all over the globe. The day marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, in which Muslims observe fast from dusk to dawn. The month-long fasting, which is considered to be one the sternest one, ends on the eve of Eid after sighting the…
Good news! I learned today that sidewalk replacement for Poulin on the east side is on the work plan for 2025. We have been asking for this. I will share the proposed work and construction schedule as the information becomes available.
On March 27, the City’s Public Works and Infrastructure Committee will consider some amended By-Law regulations to allow for expanded gardening opportunities, including food planting, on boulevards abutting residential properties. The recommended by-law updates include: I will keep you posted on developments following the meeting next week. The full report is attached for your information.…
How many city crews does it take to fill potholes? As many as we can deploy! The freeze/thaw cycles have now taken hold, and it’s wreaking havoc on our roads, sidewalks and winter cycling network. The Roads and Parking Services team has sprung into action to address the increased number of potholes throughout the city.…
A PhD student from the University of Toronto, part of a group of building design researchers (along with research supervisors Dr. Marianne Touchie and Dr. Liam O’Brien) from the University of Toronto/Carleton University are conducting a survey study to understand how extensive disruptive events in Canada (such as power outages, equipment failures, wildfires or extreme…
The rainfall on Sunday, coupled with warmer temperatures created a significant melt over the weekend. Consequently, there were areas of standing water and localized flooding. A small number of roads and paths remain closed at this time. Affected locations will be monitored and re-opened as soon as it is safe to do so. CURRENT CONDITIONS …
On March 14, 2025 the Chief Medical Officer of Health in Ontario released a statement that recommends all Ontarians should ensure themselves, and their children, are up to date on their vaccinations with the increase in cases across Ontario. What is measles? Measles is a highly contagious infection caused by the measles virus. It is contagious from 4 days before…
You’ve had a bad day, but it’s finally time to head home. You get behind the wheel and traffic’s a nightmare. No one will let you merge into the lane you need. The driver behind you is right on your bumper. Someone honks at you to move the instant the light changes. And when the…
Weekend Road Closure #1: Southbound Woodroffe Avenue at Byron Avenue As part of the Stage 2 O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, southbound Woodroffe Avenue at Byron Avenue will be fully closed to motor vehicle traffic while crews complete pothole repairs. Detours will be in effect. Local access will be maintained and all residents and…