May 31, 2025
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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 are essential, I agree the city can be doing a lot better in communicating and executing on these projects.

This past week, I held a community meeting about the Basement Flooding Protection construction along St. Clair Avenue East and its impacts on the Topham community — especially along Merritt Road, where the site office and laydown area were set up.

The disruption has been real, and residents brought up genuine safety concerns about the current arrangements. Seeing residents come together to advocate for their neighbourhood shows the passion and commitment to make things better, and together we got a commitment from staff to relocate these uses.

I’m working closely with City staff to deliver on our commitments as quickly as possible. Your advocacy is driving that work forward — thank you for standing up for your community.

Spring has been full of energy and community spirit across the ward and city.

On May 28, we celebrated something close to the heart of our city: Toronto Newcomer Day. Welcoming new folks, embracing diversity, and honouring the stories that shape Toronto is a reminder of what makes this city one of the best places in the world to live and grow.

This past week, I had a great time with the girls at the Kingston Road Village Spring Festival — the street was buzzing with music, games, and local vendors. A perfect example of how small businesses truly are the heart of our community.

We also had the chance to reflect on the city’s history during Doors Open Toronto at the Danforth Garage — a cornerstone of Toronto’s transit system since 1913. It’s incredible to see how our public spaces continue to evolve while honouring the legacy of the past.

It was also great to catch some pickleball action at Kew Rink! The East Toronto Pickleball Association has been tenacious in its work to bring a dedicated facility to the east end, and I’ve been working alongside them to find a solution. It was great to see so many enthusiastic players of all ages out enjoying the weather – learn more about how to join at etpa.ca.

Finally, the long-anticipated return of SING! Toronto brought world-class a cappella to Kew Gardens. Huge thanks to Pat and the entire SING! team for filling our community with music and joy once again.

As always, let me know how my team and I can help you.

I’ll see you around the community.

Warmly,

– Brad

In This Issue

City Hall Updates 🆕

Small Business Spotlight 🆕

Brett’s Ice Cream – 1007 Kingston Road

Neighbourhood News 🆕

Celebrating Mary L. Christie – A Pillar of Volunteerism in Beaches–East York 🆕
Coxwell Danforth Mosaic Repair 🆕
Support for Beach Community Edible Garden is much needed 🆕

Local Events

TODAY! May 31: Centre 55 Spring Festival
TODAY! May 31: Legion BSO/OSI OP VetBuild
June 2: Dawes Road Library Open House 🆕
June 7&8: Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club Open House
June 7: Beaches Sandbox Live Music 🆕
June 12: Beaches Sandbox – Filipino Independence Day 🆕
June 14: VPES Fun Fair
June 14: St. Luke’s Church Spring Sale 🆕
June 22: Parkview Hills Summer BBQ 🆕

Community Programs & Employment

Beaches Kids Book Club
Beaches Sandbox Summer Camp 🆕
Bronze Certification Courses
Call for Casual Workers
Camp Inspire
East End Kids Pride 🆕
Free Laundry Access 2025
Garden Volunteers Needed For Our Local Libraries
Good Food Market
Junior Lifesaving Sport
Legion BSO/OSI OP VetBuild
Not Far From The Tree
Personalized Career Accelerator Program
Queer Youth United
Secord Fun Fair Volunteers Needed 🆕
Seniors Assistance Home Maintenance Program
The Neighbourhood Group – Job Assistance
Thorncliffe Park Youth Wellness Hub
WoodGreen’s New Employment Services Booking Center

Work in the Ward

Construction Notice #54: Port Lands Flood Protection & Lake Shore Boulevard East Projects 🆕
Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) Wings Closure
Road Resurfacing in Beaches-East York
Road Resurfacing on Columbine Avenue
Road Resurfacing on Haldon Avenue
Road Resurfacing on Main Street
Road Resurfacing on Stephenson Avenue
Road Resurfacing on Westlake Avenue
Topham Park Playground and Wading Pool Conversion
Toronto Hydro Notices

City Wide News/Events

‘Atomic Reaction’ Screening 🆕
Bluffs Gates Open Home & Garden Tour 🆕
Bylaw Updates for Adequate Indoor Temperature in Rental Units
Community Consultation Meeting: 2720 Danforth Ave and 1821 Danforth Ave 🆕
Community Recreation Experience Survey 🆕
Coyote Sightings
Creating Suspense in Crime and Mystery Fiction
Discover Toronto’s Ravines: Nature and History at Your Doorstep
Donald D. Summerville Olympic Pools Mural Project 🆕
East York Toronto Canada Day Festival Volunteer
Fireworks: Know the Rules
Flood Preparedness Resources (TRCA)
Purposefully Uncoupling
Rental Renovation License Bylaw
Ride the Track 2025 🆕
Road Closure – Toronto Triathlon Festival
Scarborough Musical Theatre Rapunzel Pantomime 🆕
Scarborough Theatre Guild’s – ‘The Odd Couple’ 🆕
Small Business Health & Safety Basics
Taste of North York 🆕
‘The Vow From Hiroshima’ Screening 🆕
TNG Challenge 🆕
Toronto Employment Survey 2025
TTC’s Leslie Barns Facility (Lakeshore Blvd. E. & Leslie Street)
TTC Notice – King and Church Watermain Replacement and Streetcar Track Renewal
Wheeling through Toronto: A History of the Bicycle and Its Riders

Community Resources

Thanks for taking the time to read my bi-weekly newsletter! If you have any events, news, or ideas to share for our next one – please reach out to my office. Send me an email at councillor_bradford@toronto.ca and we can get you included in our next issue.

City Hall Updates 🆕

Bubble Zones

On May 22nd, City Council passed a safe access by-law to protect residents attending faith-based schools, daycares, and places of worship. I have been leading the charge on a Bubble Zone by-law in Toronto for over nineteen months, and am proud to see this work finally come forward to protect our faith communities. Toronto now joins municipalities like Ottawa, Brampton and Vaughan in ensuring that residents can attend their religious institutions without facing hate or harassment.

I appreciate the residents who took the time to write to me and share their messages of support or concern. The City’s solicitor confirmed that this bylaw would not eliminate the right to protest or demonstrate in Toronto, and that courts have upheld laws where governments have set reasonable limits in order to balance charter rights – such as with bubble zones around abortion clinics. The amendments we passed removed the requirement for institutions to be victimized before being able to access protections, and provided a 50 metre perimeter which is more in line with other existing precedents.

I believe that job number one of local government is to keep our residents safe. And in the most diverse city in the world, everyone deserves to feel safe when attending their place of worship, daycare, or school.

SafeTO

At the May meeting of City Council, Staff were directed to explore the expanded deployment of the Toronto Community Crisis Service (TCCS) into the TTC system. Part of having a reliable, functioning public transit system is making sure that riders feel safe and comfortable when they step onto a TTC bus, streetcar, or subway. Since 2023, I have been calling for a better approach to improving safety on the TTC, including by expanding the Community Crisis Service on the TTC and integrating it with Streets to Homes and the Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams. I’m looking forward to the full report coming forward next quarter, and I’ll be looking for strong coordination across safety services in our transit system.

Small Business Spotlight

The weather’s heating up — and we are here for it!

While walking along Kingston, Briar and I made a stop at Brett’s Ice Cream — and it did not disappoint.

Their delicious flavours and the options for cones makes every visit feel like a treat. The staff were lovely too, making the whole experience even sweeter.

If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by this summer and treat yourself!

Find them at1007 Kingston Road.

Hours: Mon–Thu 1pm–8pm, Fri–Sun 1pm–9pm.

Reach out if you have another business in the community that you would like to see featured here!

Neighbourhood News

Celebrating Mary L. Christie – A Pillar of Volunteerism in Beaches–East York 🆕

A heartfelt congratulations to Mary L. Christie on receiving the prestigious Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers — a well-deserved honour recognizing over 40 years of dedicated service to our community.

Mary’s incredible legacy of volunteerism includes decades with Senior Link (now The Neighbourhood Group), where she served as Board Chair and helped lead the organization through several key amalgamations. She also brought her leadership and passion to many other organizations, including; The Board of Centre 55, The Canadian National Exhibition Association, The Parks and Recreation Advisory Council, Home and School at Adam Beck, The Toronto Healthy City Committee, The Board of Michael Garron Hospital.

Mary also co-convened the Cancer Society’s Daffodil Day campaign for several years, bringing community members together for a vital cause.

Reflecting on her journey, Mary shared:

“It has been wonderful — I’ve met so many terrific and dedicated people, both staff and volunteers. It has truly enriched my life!”

Mary has twice been honoured by the Queen, named a Beach Citizen of the Year, and now adds the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to her long list of accolades. We thank her for her tireless commitment, and for inspiring all of us to give back.

Congratulations, Mary!

Coxwell Danforth Mosaic Repair 🆕

Back in 2016, a group of artists and community members created a mosaic mural at Danforth & Coxwell over the course of the summer. After nine years, she’s showing her age.

We want to give her a facelift. “We” in this case, are the people behind the project (lead organizer and lead artist). We LOVE this mural, and want to make her beautiful again. We’re happy to contribute our time and energy for free, but we’re looking for help to cover the costs of the materials needed. (Paint, tiles, cement, grout, wedi board). If you can, please pitch in a few dollars!

If, by any chance there is money left over after we’re done, we will give the extra to the East End Arts.

If you’re handy and want to help do some of the touch ups with us (we’re aiming for late June, TBC) please let us know and we’ll reach out about timing etc when we have details.

To learn more visit: https://gofund.me/ac9db4a6

Support for Beach Community Edible Garden is much needed 🆕

Growing season is upon us again and it’s extra special for the Beach Community Edible Garden as this is our 10-year anniversary!

To learn more and get involved, read the Beach Metro story here.

Local Events

TODAY! Centre 55 Spring Festival

Something for the whole family: children’s crafts, face painting, outdoor giant games, sports games, local vendors, music by DJ. Mike, raffle & hot dogs!

Free admission!

Date: May 31st

Time: 12-4pm

Location: Stephenson Park

TODAY! May 31: Legion BSO/OSI OP VetBuild

Join Royal Canadian Legion’s Operation VetBuild today at Branch 10 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.! See details below.

Dawes Road Library Open House 🆕

At long last, we have a date for when the construction of the new Toronto Public Library branch on Dawes Road will begin!

To learn more, the TPL will be hosting a public open house at the Dawes Road branch next Monday June 2, from 1-6 pm. The community is encouraged to attend and visit the space before the closure.

The last day of service will be Saturday, June 21. During this time, TPL will offer Bookmobile service twice a week at Ryan’s No Frills (1150 Victoria Park Ave), as well as continuing to offer outreach to schools, daycares and other organizations in the community. Additionally, library visitors are encouraged to visit nearby branches, such as the Main Street branch.

Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club Open House

Try something new this summer at the Kew Beach Lawn Bowling Club! You’re invited to stop by during one of their upcoming Open House Weekends:

Open House: Saturday, June 7 & Sunday, June 8 from 10AM to 3PM

For more information, email kewbeachlbcinfo@gmail.com or visit www.kewbeachlbc.ca.

Beaches Sandbox Live Music 🆕

Beaches Sandbox presents an evening of live jazz featuring Juno-nominated saxophonist and composer Alison Young (quartet) and acclaimed multi-instrumentalist Evan Porter (quartet) on Saturday, June 7, 2025.

All proceeds will support Beaches Sandbox, a charitable community centre for creativity, connection, and fun!

Get tickets at beachessandbox.com

Beaches Sandbox – Filipino Independence Day 🆕

Celebrate Filipino Independence Day at Beaches Sandbox!

Enjoy free activities for all ages, including:

A Caregiver & Tot Filipino-themed art activity
Taste of the Philippines food sampling with Lakay Kusina
An information booth from the Philippine Canadian Charitable Foundation

All are welcome—come connect, learn, and celebrate together. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Date/Time: Thursday, June 12 at 9:30 – 11:30 am

Location: Beaches Sandbox (2181 Queen St. E)

VPES Fun Fair

Come one, come all! The Victoria Park Elementary School is holding their annual fun fair on Saturday, June 14th from 11am to 2pm.

St. Luke’s Church Spring Sale 🆕

Parkview Hills Summer BBQ 🆕

The Parkview Hills Community Association is thrilled to announce their 2025 Parkview Hills Summer BBQ, celebrating PHCA’s 32nd Annual community event.

Date/Time: Sunday, June 22nd from 1:00pm – 5:00pm

Location: Brunswick Bierworks at 25 Curity Avenue.

Community Programs & Employment Events

Beaches Sandbox Summer Camp 🆕

Looking for an engaging, action-packed summer camp in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood? Check out Beaches Sandbox Summer Camp, running weekly from June 30 to August 22, 2025—perfect for kids aged 5-10.

Each week features a unique theme and field trip to keep things fresh and engaging, plenty of outdoor time, as well as crafts, games and more led by fully trained and High Five Certified counsellors.

Learn more & secure your child’s spot at beachessandbox.com/camps

Bronze Certification Courses

The Bronze Certification courses are a series of levels that teach skills required to become a lifesaver and are prerequisite courses to the National Lifeguard and Swim Instructor courses.

Camp Inspire

This summer, Toronto Community Housing is proud to introduce our new summer program, Camp Inspire!

Camp Inspire is offered free of charge to TCHC residents aged 6-12 and registration is now open. Families can learn more and register by visiting: www.torontohousing.ca/Camp-Inspire

East End Kids Pride 🆕

The countdown is on to the third annual 🌈East End Kids Pride Parade + Celebration Day in Dentonia Park!🌈 Come to kick off Pride Month with us in the best way possible!

💙DATE: Sunday June 1, 2025
❤️TIME: 10AM-2PM
💚LOCATION: Dentonia Park (Southwest Side)
💜AGES: All Ages, Families, Friends, & Allies!
💛Come and enjoy Performances, a Magical Parade, Free Art Stations, Dress Up Tent, Quiet/Reading Tent, a Queer Arts Market, & more!

We hope to see you there 🎉. Bring a blanket, a picnic, a reusable water bottle, and make a full day of it! More info here: https://eastendarts.ca/kidspride2025/

Free Laundry Access 2025

Wishy Washy Laundromat hosts monthly Free Laundry events for anyone who is financially struggling – and was recently featured in the Toronto Star!

Additionally, you can sign their petition to recognize clean laundry as an essential and basic need in Canada by visiting https://change.org/freelaundryaccess .

Find more information on the flyer below.

Garden Volunteers Needed For Our Local Libraries

Help keep the gardens at Main Street or the Beaches Library branches looking beautiful this summer! A team of gardeners from the former Beach Garden Society is looking for volunteers to help maintain the beautiful community gardens.

No experience required, just a love of gardening or a desire to learn! If you can make a commitment of up to two hours, once every four weeks, email librarygardening@gmail.com to volunteer.

Good Food Market

Our Good Food Market is back!

Harmony Community Food Centre an affordable produce market that runs every Tuesday from 2:45-4:45pm in front of our building at 2 Gower St until the end of October. We have fresh fruits and veggies at really low cost, snacks, and other fun activities. All the funds go back into supporting food access programming for our community.

Junior Lifesaving Sport

The Junior Lifesaving Sport program will teach youth the fundamentals of Lifesaving Sport under the guidance of an experienced lifesaving athlete/instructor.

Secord Fun Fair Volunteers Needed

The annual Fun Fair at the Secord Elementary School is coming up, and dedicated community members are wanted to help out with the day! Sign up here!

For more Community Programs & Employment Events, please find attached links here:

Work in the Ward

Topham Park Playground and Wading Pool Conversion

We’re excited to share an update on the Topham Park Playground and Wading Pool Conversion project. After extensive public consultation, the project is now moving into the next phase, which includes detailed design and the preparation of construction documents.

Playground and Water Play Improvements

Spring 2025: Prepare construction documents for tender
Summer 2025: Hire a construction team
Fall 2025: Construction starts, playground and water play area closes
Summer 2026: Construction complete, playground and water play area reopens

This project will transform the current wading pool into a splash pad, along with improvements to the playground. Stay tuned for more updates, and please contact us if you have any questions.

Toronto Hydro Notices

Check the links below for notices on Toronto Hydro work happening near you!

City Wide News/Events

‘Atomic Reaction’ Screening 🆕

The film ‘Atomic Reaction’ will be screened at the Toronto Reference Library and include a discussion with film producers David Hatch, Bernie Finkelstein and Hiroshima survivor and activist Setsuko Thurlow. Reserve a spot here.

Date/Time: Saturday, June 7 at 2 p.m.

Location: Toronto Reference Library – Beeton Auditorium

Bluffs Gates Open Home & Garden Tour 🆕

The Bluffs Gates Open Home & Garden Tour in support of the Scarborough Health Network (SHN) Foundation is back! Discover some of Scarborough’s most beautiful homes and help support Scarborough hospitals. This self-guided tour features magnificent architecture, stunning interior design, and outstanding landscaping. The Bluffs Gates Open Home & Garden Tour is different because you get to tour the grounds and inside each property. Take your time, visit the properties that interest you and explore some of the wonderful neighbourhoods in south Scarborough.

Purchase tickets here.

Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025

Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Bylaw Updates for Adequate Indoor Temperature in Rental Units

As the climate continues to change, the risks of heat-related health impacts are expected to increase. To help address these impacts for apartment building tenants, as of April 30, 2025, the Heating Bylaw will be updated to require a minimum temperature of 21°C is maintained in all areas of rental units from October 1 to May 15 (instead of September 15 to June 1), and the Property Standards Bylaw to require landlords to operate air conditioning from June 1 to September 30 in rental units where it is provided by the property owner (instead of June 2 to September 14). More information is available at toronto.ca/IndoorTemp

Community Consultation Meeting: 2720 Danforth Ave and 1821 Danforth Ave 🆕

Community Recreation Experience Survey 🆕

We want to hear about your recreation and leisure preferences. Your input will help the City understand what’s working well and where we can make improvements.

The 10-to-15 minute survey is available here until June 18, 2025.

Coyote Sightings

Seeing coyotes in your neighbourhood? It’s quite normal to see or encounter coyotes in parks and green spaces across Toronto as they have adapted to the urban landscape. Coyotes are typically timid and generally do not pose a danger to people, however they may pose a danger for small pets. Here are a few ways to help keep you and your pets safe:

Always keep your dog close to you and on a leash, especially in areas where coyotes are known to live.
Never feed coyotes and do not leave food, including pet food, outside.
Properly dispose of garbage and waste at home and at parks.
When encountering a coyote, do not run; instead make a loud noise to scare the coyote away.
Do not approach coyotes, their dens or their young.
Do not touch coyotes, even if they appear tame, sick or injured.

The City of Toronto, in partnership with Coyote Watch Canada, has created an e-learning module that provides great information about coyote behavior and ways that we can safely co-exist with our wild neighbours. To learn more, visit toronto.ca/Coyotes.

Donald D. Summerville Olympic Pools Mural Project 🆕

The Donald D. Summerville Olympic Pools Mural Project will transform this iconic building in 1867 Lake Shore Blvd. E, Toronto, ON into a celebrated community landmark.

This online survey showcases each shortlisted artist’s mural design concept with space for community feedback on each proposal. The survey closes June 2nd, 2025. Get your opinion in!

East York Toronto Canada Day Festival Volunteer

WE NEED YOU TO HELP US CELEBRATE!

We are excited to be planning our 69^th East York Canada Day Festival but WE NEED VOLUNTEERS on July 1, 2025 to help us make this growing event a success.

As a non-profit volunteer run event our volunteers make this event possible. We have a wide variety of positions from Parade Marshalls, to helping run Kids activities.

We welcome everyone 16+ years old who reside in the Toronto Area to volunteer for a minimum of 2 hours on July 1, 2025. Most shifts are in 2 hour increments. Feel free to sign up for as many as you like. We will feed you and provide volunteer hours those that need them to graduate high school.

Find out here. The sign up sheet lists all the positions and is available here. If you have any questions, please contact volunteerseycdfestival@gmail.com

Fireworks: Know the Rules

Did you know that you can only set off fireworks on your own property until 11 p.m. on Canada Day? You will need a permit to set off fireworks on all other days. Fireworks are not permitted in parks and on beaches. If you are hosting your own backyard fireworks display, make sure you have enough space, that there are no buildings or trees nearby, and you always follow the directions on the manufacturer’s label.

To dispose of fireworks, completely submerge these in water, soak them overnight and put them in the Garbage Bin. Never put used fireworks in the Blue Bin. More information is available at toronto.ca/Fireworks

Purposefully Uncoupling

For women preparing for separation or divorce.

Join Dwayne Richards, CPA, for this session that includes first steps and the costs of divorce, divorce vs. separation, dividing your property and finances, and more.

The objectives of this workshop by Toronto Public Library are to:

Learn how to prepare household finances before and after separation
Understand your cash flow and how to budget for this new chapter
Learn how spousal and child support works
Develop strategies to get yourself back on your feet financially.

Register in branch or by calling 416-396-3975.

Monday June 9, 2025 – 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Walter Stewart Library, Meeting Room, 170 Memorial Park Ave.

Taste of North York 🆕

NeighbourLink North York presents the Taste of North York Community & Food Festival, June 6-8 at Mel Lastman Square!

Celebrate North York’s vibrant cultures, diverse cuisines and community connections with delicious food vendors, live music, art, dancing, a battle of the bands, kids activities and NeighbourLink’s Meet & Eat!

There will be family activities including aerial hammocks, lego-building, robotic fields, instrument petting zoos, a family friendly escape room, life-size foosball and more!

Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item to cram a 32 division police cruiser and support NeighbourLink’s food bank

Date: June 6-8, 2025

Time: Fri (6pm-10pm), Sat (12pm-10pm), Sun (12pm-8pm)

Location: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St.

Learn more at http://www.neighbourlink.org/taste

Rental Renovation License Bylaw

Landlords, are you planning renovations that require a tenant to move out? A new bylaw means you’ll need a Rental Renovation License.

Effective July 31, 2025, the bylaw requires landlords to apply for a license from the City within seven days of issuing an N13 notice to end tenancy for renovations. To obtain this license, landlords must submit building permits, a qualified professional’s report confirming vacant possession is necessary, notify tenants appropriately and provide a Tenant Accommodation or Compensation Plan.

The bylaw aims to support tenant stability, promote fairness and provide landlords with a clear, consistent process for undertaking major renovations. It applies to most residential rental units, with limited exemptions such as student residences and non- profit co-operatives.

Learn more about tenant protections and landlord responsibilities under this new bylaw by visiting toronto.ca/RentalRenoLicence.

Reminder on Grass and Gardens

Want to BEE a good neighbour? Learn about the do’s and don’t for your lawn and how to grow pollinator-friendly gardens! Cut grass on your lawn when the growth exceeds 20 centimeters and avoid prohibited plants that can pose a threat to human health or natural areas.

Do continue to delight neighbours with your garden and keep sidewalks or driver and pedestrian views clear from plants. To create much needed habitat for pollinators, please consider replacing some of your turfgrass area with native flowering plants. More information and resources are available at toronto.ca/GrassAndGardens.

Ride the Track 2025 🆕

Ride the Track 2025 is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for cycling enthusiasts to ride their bicycles on the legendary Honda Indy track in Toronto. This is the only event that the track is opened to the public for cycling, making it a historic and highly anticipated event.

All proceeds directly support The Children’s Breakfast Clubs, funding hot, nutritious meals for children in Toronto and the GTA.$0.87 of every dollar raised goes directly to feeding and supporting children and youth.

Learn more and register here

Road Closure – Toronto Triathlon Festival

As a result of the upcoming 2025 Toronto Triathlon Festival, portions of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway, Don Valley Parkway, and Lake Shore Boulevard West will be temporarily closed.

Date of Event: July 27, 2025

Closure Times and Locations:

2 am to 12 pm
1. F. G. Gardiner Expressway (eastbound lanes), from the Humber River to the Don Valley Parkway (including all ramps)
2. Don Valley Parkway (northbound lanes), from the F.G. Gardiner Expressway to Eglinton Avenue East (including all ramps)
5am to 2pm
1. Lake Shore Boulevard West (westbound north curb lane), from British Columbia Rd (on-ramp Gardiner Expressway) to Ontario Dr.
4am to 11am
1. Closure of Lake Shore Blvd West (eastbound south curb lane) from 300m east of British Columbia Rd to Ontario Dr.

Event Times:

5:15 am to 2:00 pm

Notes:

F.G. Gardiner Expressway (westbound lanes) and the Don Valley Parkway (southbound lanes) will remain open to vehicular traffic on July 27, 2025

Scarborough Musical Theatre Rapunzel Pantomime 🆕

Scarborough Musical Theatre presents Rapunzel: The Family Friendly Pantomime. It is the first Pantomime of the summer! Featuring the classic tale of the maiden with the long hair and her wicked guardian who imprisons her in a tower. Our heroine will face danger, adventure, and will need the help of good friends and a handsome prince (or does she?). Running from July 18th to 26th at the Scarborough Village Theatre.

For tickets and more info visit here.

Scarborough Theatre Guild’s – ‘The Odd Couple’ 🆕

The Vow From Hiroshima Screening 🆕

The Hiroshima Nagasaki Day Coalition (HNDC), a Toronto based peace coalition, is pleased to collaborate with the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre to promote the film screening of The Vow from Hiroshima with the Director Susan Strickler and cast in attendance. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Date/Time: June 24th at 7:00 p.m.

Location: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre – 6 Sakura Way

TNG Challenge 🆕

The Neighbourhood Group (TNG) is hosting the TNG Challenge, a premiere fundraising event to support seniors living independently and with dignity across Toronto. This year’s event features Tai Chi with TNG’s Chinese Seniors group—but you can take part from anywhere by walking, running, cycling, doing yoga, or any activity you choose. It’s free to register, and 100% of funds raised go directly to TNG’s senior support programs. Learn more here.

Date/Time: June 21st from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Location: 349 Ontario Street

Toronto Employment Survey 2025

The City of Toronto is conducting its annual Employment Survey between May and August. Now in its 43rd year, the survey collects key data from businesses across the city to support economic and land use planning.

If you’re a business owner, a surveyor may visit your location to quickly update employment figures. The process takes only a few minutes, and alternate options (phone, email, or online) are available if needed.

The Survey information is crucial for:

monitoring the extent, nature, and location of employment activity and land use;
planning transportation, sewer, and water infrastructure and social services such as day cares; and
monitoring changing economic conditions in Toronto.

All information is confidential and used only in aggregate to help plan services like transit, infrastructure, and child care. Learn more here.

Community Resources

About Brad Bradford - - -

Toronto City Councillor for Ward 19 Beaches – East York.