Category "City-hall"

E-News: December 7, 2024

Hi Friend, December has kicked off, and the holiday spirit is sweeping across Beaches–East York! Last weekend, the lights came out. First at East Lynn Park, where DECA brought together families for the annual tree lighting...

E-News: November 23, 2024

Hi Friend, It has been a busy time at City Hall. Council met last week, with new policies to protect tenants from unfair renovictions and making it easier to build housing on our major streets. We also debated a new program to incentivize...

E-News: November 9, 2024

Hi Friend, Monday is Remembrance Day. This is an important time to gather and reflect on the sacrifice and contribution of our veterans and active service members. I look forward to seeing many neighbours at the Kew Gardens ceremony at 11am, or...

E-News: October 26, 2024

Hi Friend, I need to open with some sombre news. Two weeks ago, 22-year-old Rachel Turner was tragically hit by a bus while walking along Kingston Road. The news has shaken the community, and the loss was most deeply felt by Rachel's family and...

E-News: October 12, 2024

Hi Friend, Fall is officially here. Since our last newsletter, we have marked some important and sombre occasions: the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre, Rosh Hashanah and Yom...

E-News: September 28, 2024

Hi Friend, Hard to believe that September is almost over - which means that Council and committee meetings are back in full swing. This was a busy week: At the Planning & Housing Committee, we reviewed our progress on the Housing Action...

E-News: September 14, 2024

Hi Friend, As we say goodbye to summer and embrace the crisp, refreshing days of fall, I'm excited to get back into the rhythm of council and committee meetings, while enjoying all the amazing events around our community.  It's been a...

E-News: September 2, 2024

Hi Friend, It’s hard to believe that we’re already wrapping up summer. I hope everyone has had a chance to enjoy the long weekend with family and friends. As families prepare for back to school on Tuesday, I’m wishing all of the students...

E-News: August 17, 2024

Hi Friend, As we approach the Labour Day weekend and get into the back to school season, I hope everyone is making the most of the last few weeks of summer. There’s still plenty of time to visit one of the City’s pools or splash pads, which...

E-News: August 3, 2024

Hi Friend, It's hard to believe we're already in August. I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer and keeping cool with a trip to one of our great splash pads, pools or beaches.  August is the one month of the year without Council...

E-News: July 20, 2024

Hi Friend, This has been a challenging week for the City. Severe rain on Tuesday caused basements to flood, the Lakeshore and Don Valley Parkway to shut down, significant power outages and a lot of frustration for many people. It's a reminder of...

E-News: July 6, 2024

Hi Friend, It was wonderful to see so many of you on Canada Day. Whether you caught the East York Parade, watched the fireworks from Woodbine Beach, enjoyed a burger at one of our local Legions, or just spent time with family and friends - I...