Beginning October 22, 2021, the Government of Ontario will introduce enhanced vaccine certificates as a more convenient and secure way to verify your proof of vaccination. Each Ontarian can access a unique QR code that corresponds with their vaccination status.

The Mount Dennis Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the City of Toronto will be constructing landscaping improvements at the northeast portion of Denarda Avenue. Construction will take place in two steps, with Phase 1 beginning in November 2021. During this time, crews will work between 7:00 am–5:00 pm Monday to Friday (and the occasional Saturday, as required).

As early as Tuesday, October 19, for approximately 1 week, vehicular traffic will be reduced to one thru lane for each of the following: eastbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue West; westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue West; and northbound traffic on Black Creek Drive. Road work will take place Monday to Friday between 7:00 am–5:00 pm for approximately one week.

There will be construction on Buttonwood Ave, beginning on Monday, October 18, for approximately six weeks. Construction workers will be installing and connecting utility lines to the new hospital, such as water mains and sewer lines, communication and hydro duct banks

A borehole drilling program will be commencing within the Rockcliffe-Smythe neighbourhood in support of the Rockcliffe Riverine Flood Mitigation Municipal Class Environmental Assessment project. Drilling will commence some time between October 18 and November 18 and, once started, the work will take place between 7:00 am–7:00 pm for approximately 1 week.

The Official Plan is a city planning document that acts as Toronto’s road map for ensuring that the City reaches its full potential in areas such as transit, land-use development, and the environment. The City of Toronto is currently reviewing the Official Plan to identify priorities for our city over the next 30 years and beyond.

As early as Thursday October 7, 2021, crews will be performing construction activities to widen the GO platform bridge. To facilitate this work safely, Eglinton Avenue West will be closed between Weston Road and Black Creek Drive at night for approximately two nights between the hours of 8:00 pm and 6:00 am.

Recently, the Ontario Government enacted BILL 197, which will determine how municipalities generate funding from development activity. The changes mean that the City of Toronto must update three primary growth-related funding tools, which will affect how the City pays for its short and long-term growth.

Meeting minutes from the Stockyards Working Group are publicly available on this page. The most recent minutes posted are from the Working Group’s September 22, 2021 meeting.

As early as Monday, October 4, 2021, crews will be performing road restoration work along Todd Baylis Boulevard. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane in both directions south of the Storage Mart entrance. The north sidewalk will also be restricted to pedestrians between Black Creek Drive and the Storage Mart. Work is expected to take place between 7:00 am–5:00 pm for approximately 2 weeks.

As early as Monday October 4, 2021, crews will be performing median restoration works at Black Creek Drive and Eglinton Avenue West. Eastbound and westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue West will be reduced to one ‘thru’ lane in each direction. This work is expected to take place Monday – Friday between 7:00 am–5:00 pm for approximately 5 weeks.

As part of TTC’s 2022 Annual Service Plan, staff have proposed new and improved public transit services in our ward in preparation for the opening of Line 5 Eglinton in 2022. The proposal includes new bus routes and changes to existing routes near the new subway line.

Metrolinx is undertaking several fieldwork programs along Eglinton Avenue West between Martin Grove Road and Weston Road. Work is scheduled to occur until December 2021. There will be no noise, pedestrian, or traffic impacts associated with this work. Community access to park amenities will not be affected either.

Tomorrow is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation—the first public holiday of its kind in Canada. It is a time to reflect on the history of Canada’s relationship with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. I would like to offer my commitment to learn from our past and work toward building a better future.

As early as Tuesday September 28, 2021, crews will continue working overnight in the Railway Corridor between Locust Street and Barr Avenue. The work is expected to take place Monday–Saturday between 7:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. for approximately five weeks.

Due to groundwater conditions encountered during the construction of the proposed basement flooding work on Wright Avenue, a stoppage of work was required. Work will resume in the summer of 2022. A construction notice will be issued to residents at least two weeks before construction.

From Friday, October 1 – Monday, October 4, 2021, overnight deliveries will take place at the Railway Corridor site. In order to perform the works safely, street parking on the north and south sides of Locust Street will be prohibited. Property access will be maintained at all times, and no impact to residential driveways on Locust Street is expected.

As early as Monday September 27, 2021, for approximately one week, eastbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue West will be reduced to one lane, and westbound traffic will be reduced to two lanes. This work is expected to take place Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

As a reminder, the Government of Ontario's vaccine certificate policy came into effect this morning. In to access certain "higher-risk" venues, individuals aged 12 and over will need to provide proof of vaccination. To help make this transition as easy as possible, my office has prepared a vaccine certificate guide.

Beginning September 27, 2021, the City of Toronto will commence emergency repairs on a sewer main located on Emmett Ave. The repair will require a closure of the westbound lane on Emmett Ave at laneway during the repair period. Two-way traffic will be maintained using the eastbound lane. Work will take place Monday–Friday between 7:00am–7:00pm for 2-4 weeks.