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Category: Culture

Rejuvenating T.O.’s urban forest

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As we leave behind another bitterly cold winter, new buds on the trees are some of the first signs of spring. This year, like last year, we’ll see fewer of those cheerful green shoots because there are fewer trees. The ice storm of 2013 devastated Toronto’s landscape with 20 per cent of the tree canopy … Continued

Connecting with community

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My commitment is to serve my residents with a strong, dedicated voice and ensure Ward 5 remains sustainable while embracing growth and stability.  As an effective councillor, my job is to engage the constructive and proactive participation of residents, listen to theirs voice and act only in their best interests for the greater public good.  … Continued

City needs a new heritage class?

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The recent demolition of Stollerys at 1 Bloor St. W. is only the latest example of Toronto’s inability to preserve its architectural heritage. If we don’t act soon to strengthen preservation policies, we are in danger of losing many more significant buildings, including several in our midtown community. That’s why I moved a motion — … Continued

Bayview Glen to transform in 2016

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The City of Markham, in partnership with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, is finalizing the development of an innovative action plan called Bayview Glen Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan (SNAP). It will assist in the environmental transformation of the Bayview Glen neighbourhood to promote energy conservation and active transportation, as well as prevent flooding. … Continued

Strengthening heritage policies

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Heritage properties represent significant value for communities by connecting residents with Toronto’s history and culture. In Willowdale and North York, the preservation of heritage contributes to the dynamic character of our neighbourhoods. Although development is often a sign of economic prosperity, the recent pressures of intensification have impacted efforts to maintain heritage properties. The demolition … Continued

Spring park projects underway

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It’s been a winter for the record books, but spring is finally just around the corner.  There’s no better way to take advantage of the warmer weather than getting outside and enjoying Ward 25’s incredible parks — and they’re about to get even better!  In York Mills, Mossgrove Park is scheduled for revitalization, and in … Continued

Save Toronto’s own Central Park

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Downsview Park is as integral to Toronto’s future as Central Park is to Manhattan’s. Although this is a bold assertion to some, consider this: Downsview Park’s green space is as distant from our downtown core as Central Park’s is from Manhattan’s lower downtown.  Specifically, Downsview Park is almost identical in physical distance, driving time, and … Continued