The City of Toronto has opened Emergency Cooling Centres.     Extreme heat is associated with negative health impacts ranging from heat stress to heatstroke and death. During periods of hot weather, the safety of all residents is the priority. All centres will operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. during Heat Warnings.     […]

  Beginning today, Tuesday, July 7, masks or face coverings are required in all indoor public spaces to help stop the spread of COVID-19.   On June 30, Toronto City Council voted unanimously in favour of a mandatory and temporary mask/face covering bylaw. Enforcement of this temporary bylaw will focus on education and otherwise be […]

The new Canada Student Service Grant (CSSG) aims to encourage young people to take part in service activities that will help them support their communities’ COVID-19 response and gain invaluable experience.   This grant is administered by WE Charity, the CSSG is a one-time payment available at five levels, ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. The […]

Get ready! Registration for CampTO starts today for Etobicoke/York districts, including Ward 7 residents.   CampTO is a summer camp option for kids ages 6-12, and the program officially starts on July 13.   Please click on the link for more details: http://toronto.ca/camps  

  Provincial Update: Toronto Enters Stage 2 of Reopening The provincial government has announced that Toronto is entering Stage 2 of reopening. This means that as of today, June 24, restaurant patios, outdoor pools, hair salons, and malls will be permitted to reopen. While we are taking this next step together, we must continue to […]

June is Senior’s Month   There are many community agencies doing great work to provide services to our seniors. One of those agencies is Lumacare. My staff and I always recommend their care. Please visit: https://lumacare.ca/work-with-us/donate/ to support them. To see a list of other local agencies, visit http://toronto.ca/challenge. Let’s continue to direct our seniors […]