Category "Op-ed"

June 24, 2022 - Newsletter

June 24, 2022 - Newsletter Hi Neighbour, Summer is officially here, and with that brings all the festivals, events, parades and gatherings that make Beaches-East York so special. With so much going on in #BEY and across the City,...

Queen Street East Corridor – Safety...

Dear Neighbours:  As the City Councillor for Beaches - East York, I am pleased to share our team’s proposed road safety improvement plan for segments of Queen Street East. Road safety is a top priority for me, and I’m grateful to...

June 10, 2022 - eNewsletter

Hi Neighbour, We've had another two great weeks here in Beaches-East-York. Despite the rainy week, #BEY has been busy with events and of course, excitement over the impending end of another school year!  We have a lot to celebrate this...

May 27, 2022 - eNewsletter

Hi Neighbour, I hope you were able to find some time to spend with family and loved ones during the Victoria Day Long Weekend. Thousands of people visited the Beach over the long weekend - enjoying picnics, family celebrations, or a...

May 13, 2022 - eNewsletter

If you're a Leafs fan like me, this past week has been a whirlwind! Beyond the NHL though, it's been an exciting time for City Council and local announcements. As the days get longer and the temperature gets warmer, we are seeing more and more...

April 29, 2022 - eNewsletter

April 29, 2022 - Newsletter The sun is shining and the birds are chirping. Spring is here and it's exciting to see Beaches-East York buzzing with activity once again! What better way to recognize the transition to warmer days than by...

April 14, 2022 - eNewsletter

The past two weeks have been busy with City Council, community events and preparation for the Easter Weekend excitement!  Last week we had our first in-person City Council meeting after nearly two years of virtual meetings. It was...

Plans for Summer Season in the Beach

With the warmer weather on the horizon I’ve been working hard to set up a proactive plan for the summer season at one of our neighbourhood’s most treasured Toronto gems: the waterfront. We’re addressing the concerning behaviour we saw in...

April 1, 2022 - Newsletter  

It's officially spring! With the change of seasons came the re-introduction of many in-person, outdoor events that we have missed over the last couple of years. And now, with the warmer days ahead, there is no shortage of exciting programs and...

Road Safety Improvement Notice

My team and I have been visiting streets in the area to let you know about proposed road safety improvements in Beaches-East York.  Road safety is a top priority for me, and I’m grateful to the neighbours who have reached out with ideas and...

Infrastructure a key step to EV...

If the City of Toronto wants to be greener, it needs to cut the red tape By Brad Bradford Special to the Star Sat., March 19, 2022 | 3 min. read The race to respond to our changing climate is on. Cities around the world are...

March 18, 2022 - eNewsletter

Spring is in the air! Yesterday's warm weather and St. Patrick's Day festivities remind us of the fresh spring days ahead - and the opportunity to once again gather at our favourite events and participate fully in community programming. Check...