I would like to inform residents that I will be hosting my Community Environment Days in our Ward this year. Our first event has been scheduled for Saturday, June 11, 2022, at Amesbury Arena, located at 155 Culford Road, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Followed by the second event on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Amesbury Arena, located at 155 Culford Road, from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. During these events, residents will be able to reuse, recycle and safely dispose of unwanted items, such as cell phones and small electronics, household hazardous waste, paints, solvents, glue, unused medications, batteries, e-cigaretts, propane tanks, pesticides, and fertilizers, fluorescent bulbs, and used cooking oil. Residents will also be able to pick up free leaf compost at a limit of two bags per household while supplies last and donate items in good condition. For full details, please click here to view the full flyer.

The City of Toronto will be cleaning and structurally relining the watermain in your area starting in May 2022. The work will take place on Trethewey Drive from Greenbrook Drive to Yore Road. During this process, the City will also replace the City-owned portion of any substandard water service pipes.

The water service is the underground pipe that brings water from the watermain to your water meter and is owned by you and by the City. The part owned by the City is from the municipal watermain to your property line. The part owned by you is from your property line to your water meter.

This project is part of the Council-approved Capital Works Program to renew Toronto's aging infrastructure, improve water distribution and reduce the risk of watermain breaks.

The City of Toronto plans to abandon one of the watermains and replace the City-owned portion of substandard water services on Rosemount Avenue from Queenslea Avenue to Purdy Crescent.

The water service is the underground pipe that brings water to your water meter and is owned by you and by the City. The part you own is from your house to the end of your property, the part the City owns is from the end of your property to the watermain.

This project is part of the Council-approved 2022 Capital Works Program to renew our aging infrastructure, improve water distribution and reduce the risk of watermain breaks.

The City of Toronto will replace the watermain and the City-owned portion of substandard water services and construct a new sidewalk on Cardell Avenue and Fairglen Crescent.

The water service is the underground pipe that brings water to your water meter and is owned by you and by the City. The part you own is from your house to the end of your property, the part the City owns is from the end of your property to the watermain.

Sidewalks are a critical piece of transportation infrastructure that improve accessibility and safety for all road users, particularly for children, seniors and those with mobility challenges. City policy calls for sidewalks on one or both sides of local roads. Our data shows that sidewalks are missing on Cardell Avenue and Fairglen Crescent and will be added as part of the planned work.

This project is part of the Council-approved 2022 Capital Works Program to renew our aging infrastructure, improve water distribution and reduce the risk of watermain breaks.

The City of Toronto will be cleaning and structurally relining the watermain in your area starting in May 2022. The work will take place on Maple Leaf Drive from West of Black Creek Drive to Culford Road. During this process, the City will also replace the City-owned portion of any substandard water service pipes.

On Monday, May 30, 2022, there will be a virtual community consultation for 1575 Lawrence Avenue West from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm to discuss a Zoning By-law Amendment application that has been made to permit an 11-storey mixed-use building comprised of 119 residential units and 191 square metres of commercial space on the ground floor. The total gross floor area proposed is 10,128 square metres. Parking is proposed below grade in a two-level underground garage consisting of 91 parking spaces, as well as two surface parking spaces. The proposal would have a density of approximately 4.71 times the area of the lot. The Preliminary Report can be viewed at the following link: Toronto.ca/legdocs. Those interested in participating will be able to join via a link that will be posted on the City's website Toronto.ca/cpconsultations. Those wishing to participate by phone may do so by dialing (416) 915-6530 and entering the Meeting ID 2453 672 4992.

On Tuesday, May 24, 2022, I will be hosting a pop-up event with Park, Forestry and Recreation (PFR) from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm to update the community on the Pelmo Park splash pad improvements. This event will allow residents to discuss and view plans, options, and potential locations which have been identified by staff. The redesigned splash pad will include accessible spray features, a new splash pad, several new water features for ages 2 to 15, accessible pathway connections, and additional seating. In conjunction with this project, PFR is conducting a survey which went live on Monday, May 16, 2022; for those interested in participating, please click here – the deadline for submissions is Sunday, May 29, 2022.

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), in partnership with the City of Toronto, is preparing to conduct erosion control and drainage works within Gaffney Park between Castleton Avenue and Ravenal Street, to mitigate impacts to the rear of Terry Drive properties. The project will involve stormwater drainage improvements and erosion repairs along the Gaffney Park Trail. This will include the construction of grassed swales, infiltration trenches, and a minor trail realignment to improve stormwater conveyance within the park. Implementation of the project is scheduled to begin in Summer 2022, pending the receipt of all necessary permits and approvals, and is anticipated to be completed by end of 2022, excluding final restoration.

Groundwater samples will be collected from five monitoring wells located along Eglinton Avenue West, beginning just west of Scarlett, to Emmett Avenue. Sample will be collected using portable pumps, powered by battery packs. All equipment is portable. One surface water sample will be collected from the Humber River. Staff will walk to the River, and collect samples from the river bank.

Toronto Hydro is upgrading the electrical distribution system in your community to improve the reliability of your electrical service. This includes upgrading overhead and underground electrical cables and replacing hydro poles on city-owned property near your lot.

In response to the community feedback regarding the ECWE overhead rail, I submitted a Member's Motion titled "Running the Elevated Segment of Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Underground" to City Council today which was approved. The current elevated segment will significantly impact the local environment, including parklands and trees along Eglinton Avenue West. The loss of parklands, including the treasured Eglinton Flats and forests, outlined by Metrolinx at recent community consultation sessions, is a significant concern to residents and visitors from across the City. Therefore I strongly believe that the Province's and City's investment in transit projects in improving and expanding Toronto's transit network to respond to growth across the City should not come at the cost of losing valuable, irreplaceable parkland and trees. I have heard very clearly from many residents on this matter. I fully support the approach to building this much-needed expansion underground to save and protect our parks and trees while working with the respected partners, residents, and stakeholders to make this happen.

The motion recommends City Council, through the Executive Director of Transit Expansion, requests that Metrolinx undertake an assessment to run the elevated segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension underground and identify any options that may exist to accommodate change.

Florence Crescent from Pritchard Avenue to Jane Street is expected to be closed on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm due to filming production.

Traffic on Kincort Street from Castlefield Avenue to Ingram Drive will be maintained in the northbound direction only from May 16 to May 30. Please see the table on the reverse side of this notice for further information.

This Sunday, May 8, 2022, is Mother's Day, and I would like to wish all mothers a Happy Mother's Day and may it be filled with happiness, joy, and endless love. This day recognizes and celebrates the dedication, time, and life-changing decisions a mother makes for her family. As a mother, I know that being a parent can have its thankless moments, but it goes without saying there is nothing more special than being a mother. Thank you to all the mothers for all you do; your love and commitment are never forgotten.

As part of the 2022 Capital Works Program, the City of Toronto is replacing the existing watermain on Cardell Avenue and upgrading the City-owned portion of substandard water services. This work will ensure continued safe and efficient delivery of water.

As part of the 2022 Capital Works Program, the City of Toronto is replacing the existing watermain on Fairglen Crescent and upgrading the City-owned portion of substandard water services. This work will ensure continued safe and efficient delivery of water.

As part of the 2022 Capital Works Program, the City of Toronto is replacing the existing watermain on Rosemount Avenue and upgrading the City-owned portion of substandard water services. This work will ensure continued safe and efficient delivery of water.

As early as Wednesday, May 4, 2022, crews at Caledonia Station will be performing electrical installations at Blackthorn Avenue and Eglinton Avenue West. To facilitate this work safely, a short-term closure road closure on Blackthorn Avenue at Eglinton Avenue West will be required. This work is expected to take place for one (1) day between approximately 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

WE DID IT!

I want to give special thanks to the Mount Dennis Community ecoCampus Development Planning Group for their relentless hard work and determination. I would like to also thank Mayor John Tory, CreateTO, George Brown College, and the Economic and Community Development Committee for their support in this endeavour. I’ve been working with the Mount Dennis Community Association’s (MDCA) Mount Dennis ecoCampus Development Planning Group. This group has been very active and engaged in investigating and promoting a local campus opportunity. I love to see residents so passionate about, and engaged in their community. They have been actively exploring a campus opportunity in parallel with work being conducted by the City. I’m delighted that the City and George Brown College are committed to bringing a campus to this neighbourhood. Mount Dennis presents a number of opportunities and strengths regarding the potential location for a campus here, including the availability of high order transit; a significant population of post-secondary aged residents and the current lack of access in this part of the City; key economic development activities underway to focus and drive economic growth; alignment with and support from key City initiatives; and, business and local community support. This initiative has been and continues to be one of my main priorities for our Ward. I will continue to work with key stakeholders to champion this endeavour as your City Councillor. To view the News Release, please click here.

WE DID IT! I want to give a special thanks to the Mount Dennis Community Association Campus Development Committee for their hard work and determination. The City of Toronto and George Brown College are committed to bringing a campus to Ward 5. I would like to also thank Mayor John Tory, CreateTO, and George Brown College for their support in this endeavour.