City Council will be debating my motion today to create the Jayesh Prajapati Park in memory of our local Gas Station Worker who was murdered on the job in 2015. Proposed park to be eastern extension of York Beltline Park to Allen Rd. Watch my video here: bit.ly/2IOO9kQ
Hurt to hear of the passing of an old friend, Alex Midea. Alex was diagnosed w/ Leukemia years ago, yet continued to coach football and improve the lives of the young men around him. A true embodiment of an Argonaut. We'll miss him @RockMidea#Argo4Life
The "Atmospheric Lens" installation by the Toronto-based Paul Raff Studio, located @ the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre #TTC station, has won a 2018 CODAworx Award. Congratulations, @PaulRaffStudio!
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"A new survey analyzing the impact of the King Street pilot project has found that the vast majority of respondents reported visiting businesses in the area as often or more often following the launch of the transit initiative one year ago."
toronto.ctvnews.ca/survey-most-to…
WANTED: Singers/Performers to play a lead role in my next original show!
Think of it like a TEDtalk with music that asks “What’s become of Martin Luther King’s dream?”
Audition details are... facebook.com/story.php?stor…
Councillor @JoshColle and I had great chat @UofT today with Integrative Decision Making in Cities students about Policy, Politics, and People! #TOpoli#FutureLeaders
There's a public teleconference meeting TONIGHT (5pm-6:30pm) re: how @Metrolinx is working to improve the accessibility of GO Transit, PRESTO, UP Express & future services.
RSVP required to get call-in details:
- accessibility@metrolinx.com
- 1-888-438-6646
- 1-800-387-3652 TTY
Next Thursday (Nov. 29, 5:30pm-8pm), there's a FREE interactive & informative workshop @ 10 Meadow Lane for TCHC tenants interested in starting their own business.
Contact:
Olu Villasa - Olu.Villasa@torontohousing.ca or 647-881-4092
.@TOHousing
CEO Phil Verster speaks to the 25% growth in service for @GOtransit in the past year. TTC CEO Rick Leary speaks to “historic” funding levels to increase service as well. Chair @JoshColle also talks about staying ahead of innovation #CUTAyyz.
Next Thursday (Nov. 22, 9:30am-12pm) will be the last #LHION General Meeting in 2018. Location is @ the #LawrenceHeights Community Centre (5 Replin Rd). There will be light refreshments.
Maria A. Shchuka @torontolibrary (1745 Eglinton Ave W) has a FREE program this Saturday (Nov. 17, 12:30pm-1:30pm) where you can learn how to make eco-friendly, all-purpose home cleaning wipes.
- Call 416-394-1000 to register
- Bring 2 jars (one 125ml-500ml, one 750ml-1L)
Next week (Nov. 21, 1pm-4:30pm) is the FREE Pathways to Work Community & Employment Services Fair @ 700 Lawrence Ave W (2nd Fl). #LawrenceHeights residents who want more info re: education/training & job search resources are encouraged to attend.
Info: Jacque @ 416-392-6949
.@TorontoPolice will not tolerate violence and harassment against anyone. Help us find the young people responsible for the attack against a group of teens from the Jewish community, on Sunday evening in the Bathurst & Fairholme area, call @TPS13Div or @1800222TIPS
@TPS13Div Jewish Canadians should never fear wearing their Kippah in public. We are grateful to the Toronto Police Service for its rapid and professional response