Can’t miss speaker series starts February 5th! It’s Time to Talk: Winter Conversations & more!

February 1, 2013 | Author: joemihevc

 
Ward 21 E-News Community Update

February 1, 2013

Dear Neighbour,

We’re back in the swing of things here at City Hall. Earlier in January, Council passed the 2013 Budget. Specific details of this budget can be found below. Thank you to everyone who took the time to contact my office and advocate on issues during the budget process.

In other news, I am once again hosting a Ward 21 speaker series. “It’s Time to Talk: Winter Conversations” is back for its second year at the Artscape Wychwood Barns. We have a fantastic line-up of speakers to help us get engaged in this dreariest time of the year. See below for a full schedule and a detailed line-up  The speaker series starts this Tuesday, February 5th with Chief Planner Jennifer Keesmaat, Toronto Star architecture critic Christopher Hume and Windmill Development’s Alex Speigel speaking about creating a vibrant and sustainable city. Other topics include the case against the casino, arts, culture & heritage and transit funding.

I hope to see you all there!

WHAT’S INSIDE:

  1. It’s Time to Talk: Winter Conversations Vol. II
  2. Council passes 2013 budget
  3. Book now for Wychwood Open Door Trivia Night: February 9, 2013!
  4. Casino survey results
  5. Update on the future of Casa Loma community consultation
  6. Family Day Skate & Junior A Hockey Game – February 18
  7. Join Joe for a Skating Social at Cedarvale Outdoor Ice Rink on Feb. 23
  8. Wychwood Barns Volunteer Ice Rink
  9. Public Art Project at the Bathurst & Vaughan traffic triangle – Community Meeting on February 27
  10. Toronto launches Feeling Congested? transportation consultation – February 13 at City Hall
  11. Statutory public meeting of draft city-wide zoning bylaw – February 6
  12. Metrolinx’s Big Move Public Roundtables – February 9 at Metro Hall
  13. The City of Toronto is conducting a consultation with condominium occupants – February 12
  14. Designing the Future of Eglinton Public Workshops – February 28
  15. Toronto Rehab’s Hillcrest Centre Facility Update
  16. TTC releases a video detailing subway construction
  17. Sign the Petition! ”Save Cyclists’ and Pedestrians’ Lives!”
  18. Nominations open for the City’s Live Green Toronto Awards
  19. Community Circle on Bullying – February 9
  20. Beth Tzedec Presents: THE ULTIMATE PURIM MUSICAL
  21. TEDxToronto Talk by Ward 21 resident, founder and director of Not Far From the Tree, Laura Reinsborough!
  22. Build Toronto seeking members for Board of Directors
  23. St. Stephen’s Community House is Recruiting Board Members
  24. Sagatay Men’s Writing Group Book Launch – February 6
  25. Toronto Public Health can help with your health goals for 2013
  26. Upcoming Camps and Classes for Theatre Direct’s Drama School
  27. Tollkeeper’s Cottage Museum lecture – February 27
  28. “re-Discovering York Wilson” - March 6-17 (10am – 5pm)
  29. TO2015 Pan Am Games Mascot Contest

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Metrolinx Update – Roadway Investigation Eglinton Avenue West between Peveril Hill North and Bathurst Street January 14th – 25th

January 11, 2013 | Author: joemihevc

Roadway Investigation Eglinton Avenue West between Peveril Hill North and Bathurst Street January 14th – 25th
*subject to weather and unforeseen events

The Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown is a transit project that will provide rapid and reliable service across Eglinton Avenue including a 10km underground central section from Keele Street to Laird Drive and will be up to 60% faster than bus service today.

What work is starting?
The Crosstown construction has begun at Keelesdale Park between Keele Street and Black Creek Drive. Engineering design is underway for the tunnel and several stations. Roadway work will now be conducted to confirm the location of underground structures and utilities in the vicinity of the future Bathurst Crosstown Station on Eglinton Avenue between Bathurst Street and Peveril Hill North.

How will this impact you?
This work requires temporary road and sidewalk restrictions on the south side of Eglinton during work hours. It will involve cutting into and removing several small areas of the roadway and sidewalk to identify underground conditions. Pavement saw cutting and a vacuum truck will be used for the excavation. A vacuum truck will be parked on Peveril Hill North and the sidewalk on Bathurst Street at times during the construction. Sidewalk closures will be in place on Peveril Hill North and Bathurst Street. Once the pits are completed they may need to be temporarily covered with steel road plates. Regular construction noise can be expected.

Work Hours
This work will begin during the week of January 14th to 18th and be complete by January 25th. The work will be undertaken between 9 AM and 4 PM.

Traffic Details
The work will be occurring along Eglinton Avenue between Peveril Hill North and Bathurst Street. There will be road restrictions throughout the investigations. Eglinton Avenue will remain open at all times during the work. Access to parking lots will be maintained during this work.

Please Contact Us
If you would like more detail about this work or any other aspect of the Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown project, please do not hesitate to contact us. We thank you for your continued patience as we work to build rapid transit. West Community Office | Please Contact Us | 1848 Eglinton Avenue West
416-782-8118 | thecrosstown@metrolinx.com | www.thecrosstown.ca

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News Release – Update for City of Toronto Programs & Services on Friday January 11

January 10, 2013 | Author: joemihevc

Update for City of Toronto Programs & Services on Friday January 11

The City of Toronto has been informed by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) that its elementary school teachers will attempt a one-day walkout on Friday, January 11.

Child Care – Children’s Services
It is expected that City-run child care centres at TDSB sites will be open as usual. Parents or guardians of children registered for independently-operated child care programs at TDSB sites should check with the operator regarding the status of their programs.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation
The TDSB has confirmed that Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PF&R) will not have access to elementary and middle schools on Friday, January 11 prior to 6 p.m.

PF&R programs and activities at TDSB sites prior to 6 p.m. that are affected include:
Recreation programs
Permits obtained through PF&R, and
Scheduled activities in pools.

For cancelled programs, where possible PF&R will provide a makeup class. In the event a makeup class is not possible, a credit will be issued. Patrons will be notified about makeup classes by their instructor.

After School Recreation Care (ARC) programs are being moved to alternate locations and parents will be informed directly by staff today.

PF&R will continue regular activities at TDSB sites after 6 p.m. including:
Recreation programs
Permits obtained through the City, and
Scheduled activities in swimming pools.

PF&R programs and services at all other locations such as community centres and arenas will continue as regularly scheduled and will operate at normal service levels.

Service relocation and cancellation details are available at www.toronto.ca/parks or by calling 311.

City Museums
City of Toronto Museums will be open and operating on regular hours. Families can contact individual museums for programming specific to that location. More information is available at http://www.toronto.ca/museums/.

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City of Toronto programs and services affected by TDSB walkout on December 18

December 14, 2012 | Author: joemihevc

The City of Toronto has been informed by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) that its elementary school teachers will hold a one-day walkout on Tuesday, December 18. It is expected that City-run child care centres at TDSB sites will be open as usual. Parents or guardians of children registered for independently-operated child care programs at TDSB sites should check with the operator regarding the status of their programs.

The following programs and services provided by the City’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division (PF&R) will be affected by the walkout:
After School Recreation Care (ARC) programs on December 18 in TDSB schools will be moved to alternate locations during the regular ARC hours, from school dismissal time to 6 p.m. Families are being informed directly about alternative arrangements. Affected ARC parents can also contact the ARC General Information Line at 416-338-2512 for information.
Permits for activities in TDSB schools that were obtained through the City have been moved to alternate locations or are being cancelled.
PF&R offices located inside TDSB facilities will be closed for the day.

PF&R will continue regular activities at TDSB sites after 6 p.m. including:
-recreation programs
-permits obtained through the City
-scheduled activities in pools

PF&R programs and services at all other locations, such as community centres and arenas, will continue as regularly scheduled, and will operate at normal service levels.

Service relocation and cancellation details are available at www.toronto.ca/parks or by calling 311.

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City of Toronto launching public consultation on casinos

December 14, 2012 | Author: joemihevc

The City of Toronto has launched a website as the start of public consultation on the possible establishment of a casino in Toronto. Community open houses for public consultation will start the second week of January.

The website, which includes the consultation plan and links to background reports, and will provide opportunities to comment in January, is available at http://www.toronto.ca/casinoconsultation.

The consultation will gather input, including the public’s views and opinions on a casino generally, on possible locations for a casino, and what the public would like Council to consider when making a decision on this matter. The consultation plan encourages public learning and discussion by providing clear information and questions as well as opportunities to participate online and in person.

The consultation will also include workbooks that will be produced and distributed at public meetings and online, and will provide summary information as well as the same questions as the online feedback form. In addition, there will be community open houses and discussions across the city at various times and days of the week, which will give people opportunities to learn more about the process and issues, talk with City staff, join discussion groups and offer their feedback.

Community discussion locations and times:
Wednesday, January 9: City Hall Rotunda, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W, 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, January 12: North York Memorial Hall, 5110 Yonge St., 1 to 4 p.m.
Monday, January 14: Etobicoke Olympium Gymnasium, 590 Rathburn Rd., 6 to 9 p.m.
Thursday, January 17: Scarborough Civic Centre Rotunda, 150 Borough Dr., 6 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, January 19: Bluma Appel Salon at Reference Library, 789 Yonge St., 1 to 4 p.m.

All Torontonians – whether they attend a community discussion or not – are encouraged to fill out the online feedback form when available in January. A report on the public’s comments will be made available online and provided to City Manager Joe Pennachetti to assist in the preparation of his report to Toronto’s Executive Committee in March 2013.

The City Manager will consider the findings of the public consultations in preparing a report on the matter of a possible casino. The City’s Executive Committee is expected to consider the report in March. In November, the Executive Committee requested that the City Manager seek the public’s input on the establishment of a new casino in Toronto.

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