Mark your calendars, as we'll be hosting our fourth annual Community Environment Day at Regent Park on July 4. Every year, I’m so happy to see so many community members come to drop off and recycle their hazardous waste, electronics and shredding. Regent Park will have bagged compost again this year. Last year, it was so popular that we ran out by 1:00 pm, so mark your calendars and come early!
Like we did last year, we will be inviting folks to teach about edible gardens and give out free seeds. Urban Forestry staff will be on hand to give out tree saplings, shredding services will be available, Toronto Fire Services will be attending with critical information to keep your home fire safe, and Toronto Police will be helping with bike registration.
What: Regent Park Environment Day
When: July 4, 10:00am to 2:00pm
Where: Regent Park (600 Dundas Street East)
Last but not least, Toronto Civic Employees Union 416 will be hosting a free BBQ. We hope to see you this summer!
The City is doing a survey of the Church Street Pedestrianization Project that my office and the Church-Wellesley Village BIA is operating on Church Street between Wellesley Street East and Alexander Street until August 21. Your feedback will help inform the City's response to future street closures here and across the City. If your a resident who has been to Church Street, take the survey! And if you haven't yet been, come see what you're missing then take the survey! The survey closes September 7, 2026.
The City of Toronto’s Identify ‘N Impact community grant helps promote youth engagement and community safety by providing up to $17K for youth-led (15-29) initiatives that help with violence prevention, mental health and well-being, skills development, arts and youth-friendly spaces. Applications are now open until September 15 at 12:00pm.
Opened last year, Biidaasige Park is expanding with 10 more acres of public waterfront space at 238 Cherry Street on Ookwemin Minising. With new places to walk, cycle, paddle, gather, enjoy public art and take in skyline views, residents and visitors are invited to come celebrate during opening weekend on July 25 and 26. See what’s happening this weekend and beyond, including free guided kayak tours, walking tours and art-making workshops.