Selina Chignall

City of Toronto Seeks Public Input on Climate Action and Priorities

Post Date September 30, 2019

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Author Selina Chignall

The City of Toronto wants to hear from residents about their ideas on actions and priorities on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the City.

For Willowdale residents, there will be a public meeting held on Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8:45 PM at North York Memorial Hall (Burgundy Room A), 5110 Yonge St.

You can register here to attend a meeting.

Public input will help inform the 2021 to 2023 plan for the City’s TransformTO climate action strategy. The plan will be presented to Council in …

Yonge St. Construction Notice

Post Date September 20, 2019

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Author Selina Chignall

Category Transportation & Transit

The City will be repairing the sidewalk and resurfacing sections of the road. The repairs will take place along Yonge Street, from the Highway 401 to Steeles Avenue West. Work may include the closure of individual lanes or entire sections of the road. Work will take place from 7 a.m. on September 30, 2019 to 7 p.m. on October 31, 2019, with work after hours and on weekends as required.

If you have questions about the upcoming work, please contact 311 and quote 19NY-106TU/111TR

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RBC Race for the Kids (Lane Restrictions)

Post Date September 13, 2019

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Author Selina Chignall

Category News from Ward 18

Willowdale residents will want to be aware of road closures this Saturday (Sept. 14) due to RBC’s annual Race for the Kids in support of youth mental health at Sunnybrook.

Beecroft Road will be fully closed from Park Home Avenue to North York Boulevard on Saturday, September 14 from 4:30 to 10:30 AM to accommodate the race formation area.

A series of full, partial and rolling closures to accommodate the race route will impact parts of Yonge Street, Bathurst Street, Finch Avenue and Talbot Road.

For a list of all …

City of Toronto Seeks Input From Toronto’s Neighbourhood Associations

Post Date September 13, 2019

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Author Selina Chignall

Category News from City Hall, Uncategorized

The City of Toronto wants to explore the relationships between neighbourhood associations, and their relationships with City Council, and how they participate in local and city-wide decision-making.

If you’re a member or coordinator of a neighbourhood or resident network, association or group, the City invites you to attend an upcoming consultation as part of City Council’s Special Committee on Governance.

Neighbourhood associations are invited to:

Provide input via an online survey at toronto.ca/TOgovernance
Drop in to talk with City Staff on these dates:

North York Civic Centre – Main floor, …

Tips for a Safe & Healthy Summer

Post Date June 23, 2019

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Author Selina Chignall

Category Local Events

With the arrival of warmer temperatures, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa is offering up some tips to enjoy summer in a safe and active way during the scorching weather.

Beat the heat

Check on vulnerable groups and loved ones that are at risk, including isolated adults and seniors, people with chronic illnesses, and infants and young children.
Ensure that elderly people, children or pets are not left unattended in a car. Make “look before you leave” a routine whenever you get out of the …

Multiculturalism Day & Canada Day Events in Mel Lastman Square

Post Date June 21, 2019

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Author Selina Chignall

Category Local Events, Uncategorized

Celebrate Multiculturalism Day (June 30) and Canada Day (July 1) in Mel Lastman Square!

Multiculturalism Day will showcase the contributions of multicultural artists and communities to Canadian society through a dynamic program of contemporary music, dance and spoken word.

Admission is free!

The celebration is presented in collaboration with community partners North York Arts, Uma Nota, Small World Music, and RISE.

Mel Lastman Square Program – Multiculturalism Day (June 30)

Joining the lineup for Multiculturalism Day is the Juno Award-winning Okavango African Orchestra, featuring a cast of 9 accomplished African-born …