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.
There is very positive news on the watermain and TTC streetcar track replacement at King Street East and Church Street: work has proceeded as planned, and the intersection is set to open in mid-August as planned. I know this has been a very disruptive project, especially for local businesses, and I thank everyone for their patience and understanding as this critical intersection has been under construction.
St. Lawrence Market comes alive each summer, reflecting the city’s deep-rooted love for community, culture and celebration. Market Street transforms into a vibrant, pedestrian-only hub filled with live music, the aromas of fresh cuisine and the energy of patios, street performers and crowds enjoying every moment.
Last Friday marked a significant moment for our community: the final tiny home in St. James Park was removed after the individual residing there were permanently housed. This moment brings to a close one of the most visible and difficult chapters in our City’s housing crisis.
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.
On Monday, June 2, the intersection of King Street East and Church Street closed to through traffic as the City of Toronto begins the replacement of a 142-year-old watermain. This work will be followed by streetcar track renewal, impacting local transit routes until mid-August 2025.
This work will necessarily impact transit along King Street East, with much of the transit traffic being diverted to Queen Street East while construction is ongoing. Please read on for a summary of the current status of construction, as well as information about route diversions during this critical work.
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:
With warm weather on the horizon, ensuring our parks are accessible for everyone is a top priority for my office. I have some positive updates to share about encampments in our ward as well as strategies for how we can keep our parks busy and thriving.
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.