City of Toronto music survey
Posted on December 14, 2015
The Toronto Music Advisory Council, in collaboration with the City of Toronto, would like your input in shaping the City’s first Music Strategy. When complete, the Music Strategy will help guide the growth and development of Toronto’s music sector in the years ahead.
http://cityoftoronto.fluidsurveys.com/s/TorontoMusicStrategy/
For more information on the City of Toronto’s music-sector initiatives, please visit:
Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Photo Contest
Posted on December 14, 2015
The City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation division is holding a Snap & Share photo contest, presented by Nikon Canada, to highlight the wonders of winter in Toronto’s parks, ravines and recreation spaces.
From today (December 14) until February 19, the public is invited to snap and share photos in six categories for a chance to win great prizes. Contest categories include: Colour in Winter, Family Fun, Walking in a Winter Wonderland, the Great Indoors, Winter Wildlife, and Toronto Walking Tour. The last category will be exclusive to participants of a photography walking tour, which will take place in High Park on February 6 and be led by Nikon Canada Ambassador and professional photographer Kristian Bogner. The contest will also include a People’s Choice component.
The expert panel of judges for the contest includes Bogner; Ed Robertson, lead singer of Barenaked Ladies and an avid photographer; and Michelle Valberg, a wildlife and adventure photographer and Nikon Ambassador.
Entries will be evaluated based on content, composition, impact and technical criteria. Judges will review short-listed photos and winners will be notified in April 2016. Prizes include a Nikon D3300 HD-SLR camera with a two-lens kit and a camera bag, three Nikon COOLPIX AW130 cameras, two Nikon COOLPIX S3700 cameras and a Photographic Rockstar Workshop with contest judge Bogner. Winning images will be exhibited at City Hall and other civic centres and featured on the City’s website and in City communication materials.
This is the second Snap & Share photo contest. The first took place last summer/fall.
Those wishing to participate can get more information and submit their photos via http://www.toronto.ca/photocontest.
Installation of Dowling Avenue temporary pedestrian bridge
Posted on December 11, 2015
The History of Muslims in Toronto – A Special December Jane's Walk, Sun Dec 20
Posted on December 10, 2015
A Special Jane’s Walk on Sunday December 20 2015:
“The History of Muslims in Toronto – A Special December Jane’s Walk”
Meeting point is in front of Runnymede Subway Station at 11 a.m.
The Jane’s Walk will begin in Ward 13 and ends in Ward 14 at The Jami Mosque.
Complete details are listed here:
http://janeswalk.org/
The History of Muslims in Toronto – A Special December Jane’s Walk, Sun Dec 20
Posted on December 10, 2015
A Special Jane’s Walk on Sunday December 20 2015:
“The History of Muslims in Toronto – A Special December Jane’s Walk”
Meeting point is in front of Runnymede Subway Station at 11 a.m.
The Jane’s Walk will begin in Ward 13 and ends in Ward 14 at The Jami Mosque.
Complete details are listed here:
http://janeswalk.org/
Green area marking being installed at Annette-Dupont-Dundas
Posted on December 7, 2015
Great news!
The green area marking at the intersection of Annette-Dupont-Dundas is in progress. When completed, this marking will connect to the bike lane at the west side of the intersection.
As part of this intersection work, the dashed line which directs turning motor vehicle traffic is also being adjusted, to further encourage safer road use for all.
Temporary sidewalk and bike lane closure at Lansdowne Bridge
Posted on December 4, 2015
Metrolinx will be surveying the east and west abutments of the Lansdowne Bridge early next week. A scissor lift will be used resulting in temporary sidewalk and bike lane closures. Work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily.
On Monday, December 7, the east side sidewalk and bike lane will be closed. On Tuesday, December 8, the west side sidewalk and bike lane will be closed.
Signage will be posted throughout the area indicating the closures.
Santa in the Junction – December 5th, 2015
Posted on December 4, 2015
The Junction BIA is delighted to invite you to their annual ‘Santa and Winter Market’ in the Junction event. Please join the Junction neighbourhood for a full day of Christmas themed activities and shopping on Saturday, December 5th, 2015, starting at 11:00 AM.
Click here for more details: http://thejunctionbia.ca/santa-in-the-junction/