On October 20th the newly formed West End Crime Task Force made up of 6 Councillors will be meeting for their first offical meeting.
As Councillor for Ward 13 it is my hope that all local organizations interested in partipating will attend this meeting.
The Crime Task Force is will be made up of 6 Councillors as well as City Staff and Police Services to directly address community safety issues in the west end.
All local organizations such as Residence Associations, BIA's, Tenant's Associations and other community groups are invited to attend.
The meeting will be held at the York Civic Centre located at 2700 Eglinton Ave West at 7pm.
Hope to see you there!
Annette Bike Lanes Public Meeting
In June 2008 City Council approved bike lanes for the section of Annette Street between Runnymede Road and Dundas Street West. As your Councillor I would like to discuss the section between Runnymede Road and Jane St. with you the community.
The public meeting will include a presentation on alternatives for providing bike facilities west of Runnymede Road to Jane Street. Comments and questions may be submitted directly to staff and will be reviewed and considered.
Public meeting is scheduled for:
Monday September 15th, 2008
JamesCulnanCatholicSchool
605 Willard Avenue
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
COME OUT AND CELEBRATE THE
CENTENNIAL JUNCTION ARTS FESTIVAL !!!
As your City Councillor and Chair of the Junction Arts Festival I am encouraging you to attend this year's Centennial Junction Arts Festival.
David Usher headlines the 2008 Junction Arts Festival Toronto, ON, July 24, 2008
The 2008 Junction Arts Festival (September 3 to 7), produced by the Junction Forum for Art & Culture, announces multi award winning recording artist David Usher as the headlining act, who will explode onto the Main Stage in the “Junction City” Square (2960 Dundas St. West at Pacific Ave., Toronto) on Saturday, September 6 at 10:00 p.m. at this year’s extravaganza.
Hope to see you there!
For more information on the festival click on the picture below......
UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL COMMUNITY MEETING NOTICE
A community meeting will take place on Wednesday August 20th at 7:30pm. The meeting will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church located at 2305 Bloor Street West.
The Ukranian Festival will be held from September 12th to September 14th in the Bloor West Village area.
This special meeting is for the local residents to address any areas of concern or issues relating to the festival....so if you have any question or concerns please come out for the meeting.
TERRY FOX RUN - HIGH PARK!!!
Please come out and support the Terry Fox Run at High Park. It will be held on Sunday September 14th at 9am.
We expect over 950 people in attendance and I am certain it will be a great event.
This success of this event is only possible through the continued assisstance and support from the local community!
So please come out and support the 2008 High Park Terry Fox Run!
For a map of the route please click on this link.
Dear Neighbours,
I hope that you have taken some time this summer to relax and enjoy some of the events taking place across the city.
As your City Councillor I would like keep you informed of events not only happening here in our ward but across the city as well.
It is important to celebrate the richness and diversity of this great city, enriching the quality of life for all residents.
For this reason I invite you to visit the Cite site for up to date information on events happening all across the City of Toronto.
Click here for Event Listings
Expected Project Start Date: May 2008
Expected Project Completion Date: October 2008
I am pleased to announce that the City of Toronto will be replacing watermains and resurfacing Annette Street from Jane Street to Keele Street as part of the 2008 Transportation Capital Program.
The resurfacing of Annette Street was an important campaign commitment I made and I am pleased to see that Ward 13 is getting a share of the 2008 Capital Budget..
Design Details – Scope of work includes the replacement of watermain and lead water services, grinding and repaving of the surface asphalt, repair of the road base, curb and gutter and sidewalk replacement as required.
One lane of traffic will be maintained in each direction.
Temporary lane closures and parking restrictions adjacent to construction zones as required. Business access and emergency traffic will be maintained at all times.
The expected start date of construction is May 2008.
Next Steps
Complete project design and contract package. Issue a public tender call. A contract will be awarded to the firm with the lowest bid price meeting the City’s specifications.
Need more information? We welcome your questions, comments and suggestions.
Monday to Friday Tom Dodds, P.Eng., (416) 394-2649
6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Senior Project Engineer
24 hours Works and Emergency Services (416) 397-7777
Comment Line
Email works_consultation@toronto.ca
Toronto Web Site for Traffic Restrictions www.toronto.ca/transportation/road_info/
Target70 = 70% waste diversion by 2010
The new Blue Bins are coming next to residents living west of Yonge St. and east of the Humber River in homes with curbside recycling/garbage collection. Based on the information brochure and bin order card you received shortly after February 8, 2008, please order the size of Blue Bin that best meets your needs.
The City is ready to receive your Blue Bin order as of February 8, 2008. You have until February 22, 2008 to place your order (bin delivery is done based on bin size ordered and will start late March through late May 2008).
More program information including dates/locations for Blue Bin displays, FAQs, sample copy of a bin order card, and the English version and multi-lingual copies of the information brochure is available on-line.
Here are your two bin order options:
Order Blue Bins on-line: (have your bin order card handy)
Automated Telephone Order Line: call 647-288-1088 (have your bin order card handy)
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Order Blue Bins on-line (have your bin order card handy)
First of Seven Major Toronto Library Renovations in 2008
On Monday, February 4, at 1 p.m. I will be on-hand for the reopening of the renovated Jane/Dundas Branch (620 Jane Street). Toronto Public Library will mark the occasion with a celebratory event open to all. The Jane/Dundas Branch is the first of seven library branches scheduled to reopen in 2008, after major renovations.
What: Grand opening of the renovated Jane/Dundas Branch
Where: Jane/Dundas Branch, 620 Jane Street
When: Monday, February 4, 2008 at 1 p.m.
Featuring: Ribbon cutting, family entertainment, music, prizes and refreshments
Jane/Dundas Branch Renovation & Library Service Enhancements:
New main entrance and a new full service elevator.
Nineteen computers featuring both high-speed Internet access and word processing. Wireless Internet access.
More than 11,000 new books, CDs, DVDs and magazines.
New express checkout.
Interior and exterior book drops for quick library material returns.
New comfortable reading areas for children, teens and adults.
New Teen Zone.
Fully equipped bookable meeting/program room that can accommodate 80 people and double as quiet study space.
Separate room for study.
Renovation Architect:
Teeple Architects Inc.
About 15 centimetres of snow is expected for Toronto.
With the large amount of snow falling on Ward 13 today, here is some information that can be useful for dealing with the downpour. I would also like remind residents to try and be patient and allow City crews to clear main roads before getting to side streets. Additionally, being good neighbours and assisting with snow shoveling, especially for senior residents, goes a long way for clear walkways and community spirit.
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What happens when it snows? An outline of the City snow clearing guidelines.
Road Services - Snow management and removal operations.
SNOW STORM HOTLINE: 338-7669 (338-SNOW)
1) For information on snow clearing currently underway in your local area
2) For up-to-date weather information
3) For information on levels of snow clearing service in the City of Toronto
4) For information on snow clearing services for seniors or the disabled
5) To speak to a customer service agent during business hours or during a severe snow emergency
