I recently had the opportunity to tour the Regent Park Energy District, an innovative facility that plays a vital role in powering our community sustainably. Owned by Toronto Community Housing and operated by a contracted partner, the Energy District supports our shared commitment to building a greener, more resilient city.
Every year I host six Neighbourhood Town Halls in the fall to provide updates to the local community and give residents a chance to ask direct questions. There are three left, one at Central Neighbourhood House on October 15, one at the 519 Community Centre on October 23 and a virtual town hall on November 4. Registration is encouraged, with details below.
On Sunday, July 20, our community came together to celebrate the official opening of Louis March Park--formerly Sumach-Shuter Parkette--a revitalized green space renamed in honour of the late Louis March. This renaming recognizes his lifelong commitment to community safety, youth advocacy and violence prevention, as well as the contributions of other leaders who have helped shape our neighbourhood.
Overnight on-street permit parking is officially active in Regent Park. Permit Parking Area 7L, was approved by the Toronto and East York Community Council to help manage local parking demand and ensure equitable access to residential on-street parking. This change follows extensive community consultation and is designed to improve parking availability while prioritizing local Toronto Community Housing residents.
Until July 20, more than 220 local restaurants across Toronto--including more than 30 here in Toronto Centre--are offering delicious three-course prix fixe menus. Lunch menus are priced from $20 to $55 and dinner menus range from $25 to $75. Summerlicious invites residents and visitors to explore Toronto’s diverse culinary scene while supporting the local restaurants that help make the city vibrant.
Join me on July 19, when my office will host our third annual Community Environment Day at Regent Park. Every year, I’m so happy to see so many community members come to drop off and recycle their hazardous waste, electronics and shredding. For Regent Park this year, we have bagged compost again; ot was so popular that we ran out by 1:00 pm, so come early!
Starting January 1, 2026, the City of Toronto will no longer manage recycling collection. Under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act of 2016, this responsibility will shift to producers, with Circular Materials taking over Blue Bin collections for all residential properties, schools, long-term care facilities and retirement homes.
At our April City Council meeting, we adopted a comprehensive Congestion Management Plan which includes a series of measures designed to keep everyone's commute safe and efficient. Here are a few key highlights of the plan which have the most impact on Ward 13:
I am happy to share that after years of advocacy and a year and a half since my motion was adopted by Council, we now have a comprehensive City-Wide Dog Off-Leash Strategy in place. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Toronto Dog Park Community, Paws for Parks, and the residents of Toronto Centre for their persistent advocacy and input throughout this process.
Great news, Regent Park! The Regent Park Community Centre and Pam McConnell Aquatic Centre are offering early access to recreation program registration—exclusively for residents of our neighbourhood.