Ribbon Cutting for the Sorauren Park Fieldhouse!
Posted on April 25, 2008
Please join Mayor David Miller, the Wabash Building Society,
Community Consultation Meeting for 70 Melbourne Avenue CANCELLED
Posted on April 25, 2008
Please be advised that the application for
Plant Fair in Parkdale!
Posted on April 25, 2008
The Horticultural Societies of Parkdale and
Western Waterfront Master Plan Now on-line!
Posted on April 25, 2008
The Western Waterfront Master Plan Team has announced that the public Presentation (delivered by John Van Nostrand) on April 3rd is now on the City’s webpage and is available for viewing and download. In addition there are also two (2) Feedback forms titled Overview of Alternatives and Overview of Potential Park Activities and Features.
I encourage everyone to take the time to fill in these forms and send them to planning
In order to access the webpage please follow the link below.
http://www.toronto.ca/waterfront/wwmp.htm
The deadline has been extended to May 4th for submission of your feedback. Please send your responses to:
Graeme Burt, gburt@planningalliance.ca, fax 416.593.4911
Items of Interest
Posted on April 25, 2008
Pesticide Bylaw bans weed and bug killers
- tips for fighting common weeds and pests
- which products to buy and which ones to avoid
- how to choose the right lawn care company
- natural lawn and garden care basics
- how to safely dispose of unwanted pesticides
HOT consultations at Metro Hall
Time:
Location: Metro Hall,
Blood Donor Clinic in Liberty Village
Roncesvalles Avenue – Streetscape Improvements – Notice of Study Commencement
Posted on April 18, 2008
As you know I have been working with the community and City staff to develop a streetscape improvement plan that can be incorporated into the TTC track reconstruction scheduled for 2009.
For the residents and BIA members who have been involved in this process to date you are aware that this is a complicated and exciting undertaking.
Attached is the Notice of Study, which will be posted in the Liberty Village and NOW Magazine next week April24/25 and then again May 1/2, 2008. A ‘schedule B’ EA process requires three public notice postings and one community consultation meeting. Please be advised that the City’s Transportation Department will aim to host the public consultation in June or July. I will be posting the exact date on my website as soon as it becomes available.
Community Consultation meeting – 70 Melbourne Avenue and 124 Spencer Avenue
Posted on April 18, 2008
Please find attached the community consultation notices for the above noted properties, as part of the Parkdale Pilot Project. In attendance will be the owner of both properties. The meeting will be held on:
Open House (
Presentation (
Parkdale Public Library, Auditorium
This will give you an opportunity to ask questions and provide any comments or feedback on these applications. I have also included a link (below) which gives some detailed history of the Parkdale Pilot Project should you wish to know more.
http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/2000/agendas/committees/to/to000118/it042.htm
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office.
Environmentalism in Ward 14
Posted on April 18, 2008
I would like to thank all Ward 14 residents, social service agencies and business owners for their participation in this year’s 20 Minute Makeover and Community Clean up Day. It is through the active participation and engagement in the community that we can begin to create the neighbourhood we all want to live in.
Great work everyone!
I also want to remind you that this Saturday is WARD 14 ENVIRONMENT DAY!!see attached flyer for more details. I look forward to seeing you in the Ward.
City of Toronto’s annual spring clean-up underway
Posted on April 18, 2008
The City’s annual spring clean-up gets underway Monday, April 14 and will run for three weeks. The operating divisions taking part include Solid Waste Management Services (coordinating division); Transportation Services; Municipal Licensing and Standards; Parks, Forestry and Recreation; Toronto Water; and Fleet and Facilities. These divisions, along with staff support from the City’s agencies, boards and commissions, will collaborate to clean up winter debris. The spring clean-up leads directly into two key components of
Date: Beginning Monday, April 14 (for approximately three weeks)
Time/Place: The clean-up happens daily in four different areas of the city. Maps outlining the daily schedule organized by district are available on the City’s website at www.toronto.ca/garbage.
Points of Interest
Posted on April 18, 2008
As a member of the Toronto Hydro Board of Directors I thought that Ward 14 residents might be interested in this opportunity. Please read this read this article, published in the National Post.
http://www.nationalpost.com/news/canada/toronto/story.html?id=450691
2008 Call for Applications: Energy New GMF Funding
On
The primary objective of this targeted funding opportunity is to finance exceptional green building projects that can serve as examples of excellence for other municipal governments to follow.
GMF will award, in total, up to $20 million in low-interest loans and up to $2.5 million in grants through this call for applications. Eligible applicants can request up to $2 million in loans and $300,000 in grants for each project.
Any municipal government, or municipal utility or corporation wholly owned by a municipal government in
The deadline to submit a full application is
In addition to funding for capital projects, GMF provides grants for sustainable community plans and for feasibility studies and field tests. Details on these funding opportunities are available online at www.sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca.