Category "Op-ed"

E-News: June 14, 2025

Hi Friend, Over the past two weeks, I’ve had the privilege of joining neighbours at events that highlight the best of our community: our spirit, resilience, and deep commitment to one another. We kicked off this week with the Beach BIA...

E-News: May 31, 2025

Hi Friend, I know that for many of you, congestion and road safety are some of your biggest concerns. It's particularly challenging when city-led construction projects are the cause of much of your frustration. Although infrastructure upgrades...

E-News: May 17, 2025

Hi Friend, A very happy welcome to the unofficial start of summer! I hope you're all set for the long weekend and some well-earned sunshine. It’s been a busy few weeks across Beaches–East York and beyond. I want to start by saying a...

E-News: May 3, 2025

Hi Friend, This past week, the federal election came to a close. Congratulations to Prime Minister Mark Carney and all the newly elected or re-elected Members of Parliament across the country, including our re-elected MP Nathaniel...

E-News: April 19, 2025

Hi Friend, For those celebrating - happy Easter! This is a special time of the year as we celebrate renewal and rebirth, and for Christians is a particularly meaningful weekend. Easter is also an important community event in the Beaches, and...

E-News: April 5, 2025

Hi Friend, These past weeks has been full of meaningful moments.  On March 24, we gathered to celebrate the incredible legacy of East York legend Agnes Macphail, who was Canada’s first woman elected as a Member of...

E-News: March 22, 2025

Hi Friend, Although the temperatures have dropped, the calendar has officially turned to spring. I want to wish a happy Nowruz to everyone who is celebrating with family and friends. For those observing Ramadan, I hope you are having a...

E-News: March 8, 2025

Hi Friend, It’s hard to believe that we’re already more than a week into March. Families across Beaches-East York are heading into March Break this upcoming week. I’d like to wish students and parents a fun, safe, and relaxing...

E-News: February 22, 2025

Hi Friend, It's been almost two weeks since the first of four major snowstorms have hit Toronto. I have heard from many of you who are frustrated and angry with the city’s response after the storm. I know many streets are still barely...

E-News: February 8, 2025

Hi Friend, The past two weeks have been an unsettled time: the start of the provincial election, the threat of tariffs from Donald Trump, and then a month-long reprieve. I know many people I've spoken with are feeling exhausted by the pace of...

E-News: January 25, 2025

Hi Friend, This Sunday, I will be hosting a New Year’s Skating Party at Kew Gardens. Join us for some winter fun this January 26th, from 1 PM to 3 PM at Kew Gardens outdoor rink (2075 Queen St E). Bring your...

E-News: January 11, 2025

Hi Friend, Happy 2025! It's been a very eventful start to the new year. Regardless of any political changes in Ottawa or events south of the border, I'm laser-focused on how to make Beaches-East York, and all of Toronto, an even better place...