Category: Community

Community News – November 10, 2022

This week, at the Board of Health, we discussed Toronto Public Health’s budget for the coming year.Before the pandemic, the way in which many people interacted with Toronto Public Health was through their public health education programs and frontline services. Some of these programs include diabetes prevention education, student nutrition, healthy pregnancy education, free emergency… Continue reading Community News – November 10, 2022

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PollinateTO recipients and Compost Days

This week, the City announced the recipients of the PollinateTO community grants. Through the grants, the City provides funding of up to $5,000 per project for community-led initiatives that create or expand pollinator habitat on public and private lands in Toronto. I am happy to share that this grant was awarded to several projects in… Continue reading PollinateTO recipients and Compost Days

Plant a Tree with LEAF

Planting a new tree can provide shade, enhance local biodiversity, improve air quality and even alleviate stress! Take advantage of the Backyard Tree Planting Program from non-profit LEAF (Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests). LEAF offers over 50 native tree and shrub species for residential, multi-unit and commercial properties. Choose from Full-Service or Do-It-Yourself options… Continue reading Plant a Tree with LEAF

Road Closures Ahead – Exhibition Place + Toronto Marathon

Exhibition Place – April 16th Please see the below message that we received from Exhibition Place: There will be road closures on Saturday April 16th around the Exhibition Place for the the TFC Match at BMO Field. Please see the Road Closure Plan here: This plan will impact Vehicle Traffic at Exhibition Place; however, Pedestrians… Continue reading Road Closures Ahead – Exhibition Place + Toronto Marathon

Parkdale Main Street Heritage Conservation District – Community Consultation Meeting

City Planning is hosting a Community Consultation Meeting on April 20th at 6:00pm to seek community input and feedback on the draft Parkdale Main Street Heritage Conservation District (HCD) Plan in advance of a staff report proceeding to the Toronto Preservation Board and Council in June. The Parkdale Main Street District includes all properties fronting… Continue reading Parkdale Main Street Heritage Conservation District – Community Consultation Meeting

Our Plan Toronto – Environment and Climate Change Open House

On April 12, 2022, City Planning will be holding a city-wide virtual public Open House to hear your thoughts on the draft policy directions related to the Environment and Climate Change. As the City moves into the final phase of engagement for the Official Plan review they will review and discuss draft policy updates that… Continue reading Our Plan Toronto – Environment and Climate Change Open House

Clean Together Toronto 2022

The City of Toronto’s 2022 Clean Toronto Together campaign is back this year! Residents, schools, businesses and community groups are encouraged to take part in the annual spring cleanup from Friday, April 22 to Sunday, April 24. Participants are asked to register their cleanups online at www.livegreentoronto.ca. Registration helps the City to arrange special litter… Continue reading Clean Together Toronto 2022