• Pick up your FREE compost

    Throughout the month of May I will be hosting compost and clean-up days in 6 parks throughout our ward. Join your neighbours and I as we clean up our public spaces and you can take home some free compost for your garden.

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  • Bike With Mike 2013

    On Sunday May 26, please join your neighbours and me in kicking off Toronto Bike Month at Bike with Mike, a celebration of community and cycling at Christie Pits Park. Featuring members of the local cycling community, I am excited to host an afternoon of free cycling clinics and family events

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  • Contra-Flow Begins on Shaw Street

    My motion to move forward on the installation of 13 contra-flow routes approved in 2008 and 2009 passed Council and City Staff have begun work on implementing Shaw Street contra-flow. Find out more here.

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  • Making Toronto a Fair Trade Town

    In June last year I requested Toronto make the changes needed to become a Fair Trade Town. Staff are recommending we do it & we’re one step closer! Find out more here.

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I have written a letter to the Mayor and Councillors expressing that a majority of Councillors are prepared to debate the issue of a casino on Tuesday May 21, 2013 the date originally set by the mayor.

On Sunday, I will be submitting to the City Clerk a letter signed by a majority of City Councillors to call a special council meeting to be held at 9:30am on Tuesday May 21, 2013. This is in accordance with Section 27-30 of the Council Procedures and the notice requirements that the meeting must be within 48 hours from the time the petition is given to the City Clerk.

Read my full letter here or

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The City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division is conducting public opinion research on the issue of enacting dogs off-leash courtesy hours in City of Toronto parks.

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Over the Victoria Day long weekend, the City of Toronto will offer a wide variety of activities for residents including the annual Victoria Day fireworks display on Monday, May 20 at Ashbridges Bay. Many family attractions, including two farms, three historic sites and other facilities described below, will be open.

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The City of Toronto offers a property tax and water relief program to low-income seniors and low-income persons with a disability. The deadline to submit is September 3, 2013

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Doors Open is enhancing its offering this year, with a speaker series, expanded walking tours and increased programming at City Hall – in addition to free access to more than 150 significant buildings across the city.

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The City of Toronto wants to hear from you! The City of Toronto is seeking input to update its development charge rates and policies as required under the Development Charges Act.

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The Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on June 5 and will include eight properties from Ward 19. Find out which properties and see their plans:

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I’m pleased to announce that this summer, Toronto cyclists will see a marked increase in bike parking spaces available along West Queen West. In response to Toronto’s growing need for cycling infrastructure, the City is increasing bike parking in Wards 18 and 19 by 30% along Queen Street West, from Gladstone Avenue to Markham Street.

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Service updates have been posted in regards to the following sites:

  • Bathurst St
  • Vankoughnet St
  • Croft St
  • Ossington Station
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    Guided by local experts, Heritage Toronto’s annual summer tours shed light on Toronto’s cultural, architectural and natural heritage. This year I’m pleased to announce six fascinating Heritage Toronto walks within Ward 19.

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    The City and I are working to revitalize the public space at the Fort York National Heritage Site and we’d like to invite our neighbours to an Open House to hear more about various projects, including the construction of our new Visitor Centre and many of the landscape rehabilitation projects.

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    Service updates have been posted in regards to the following sites:

  • Bathurst St
  • Fort York Street
  • Fleet St
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