E-News ~ August 17, 2023
Dear friends and neighbours,
On Monday night, I was made aware of a tragic house fire in the Beechborough-Greenbrook neighbourhood. It is with profound sadness that I confirm the passing of the resident at the scene of this tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with the friends and family of the resident and all those affected by this heartbreaking incident. You can read my full statement regarding this terrible incident in my news section below.
The City's Property Tax, Water & Solid Waste Relief Program is still open for applicants until October 31st, 2023. This program helps seniors and low income individuals by providing rebates on their Property Tax, Water, and Solid Waste expenses from 2022. If you or someone you might know may be eligible for this program, please know my staff are available to assist with applications at 2221 Keele Street, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You can find the full details of eligibility for this program below in my news section. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office at councillor_nunziata@toronto.ca or by phone at 416-338-0220.
I am happy to share that all TTC riders may now use their Debit and Credit cards to pay for their fare on the TTC. This also includes any cards you may have on your smartphone or smartwatch devices. Gone are the days of having to find your misplaced PRESTO or waiting up to 24 hours for your reload of funds to complete. I also want to make you aware that students and seniors will need to continue using their PRESTO in order to receive their discount on TTC fares. For more questions please visit TTC.ca or reach out to my office.
Starting tomorrow, the biggest event of the summer returns to Toronto for the 144th year of its existence. The Canadian National Exhibition opens at 10AM tomorrow morning for another amazing year. This year, the CNE will include seven new rides alongside recurring favourites, including a brand new roller coaster called The Outlaw and an over 45-metre tall Superwheel, which is the first and largest observation ride of its kind to grace Toronto's skyline! This year will also include a fountain show called Sparkling Symphony, which boasts geysers of water shooting dozens of metres up in the air, synchronized with music and illuminated by lasers at night. Other attractions include the nightly drone show, a skating and acrobat show that features Olympian Elvis Stojko, food trucks and craft beer, and a bandshell performance lineup that includes Amanda Marshall, Dionne Warwick, and Kardinal Offishall. You can buy your tickets online or by clicking the button below in my newsletter.
The Culture Shock Arts Festival has begun! Join me these next few days in enjoying local Music, Art, and Food in the Weston Community. The festival will run until this Saturday August the 19th. You can find more details regarding the festival by clicking the flyer below. I hope to see you all there!
This Sunday, August 20th, the Humber River Pals will be hosting an environmental initiative to clean up our beloved Humber River. I am extremely happy to see our Community come together to take care of our local environment and waterway. All supplies will be provided and you can sign up to join the cleanup by simply scanning the QR code below, or clicking the flyer.
I wish you and your family a fun-filled weekend!
Sincerely,
Frances