Read what 5 former Mayors of Toronto have to say to our current Mayor John Tory.
In the letter, the former mayor’s say “We are appalled at this attack on one of the essential tenets of our local democracy and a fundamental democratic mechanism: majority rule. We are fearful of the real substantive risks this change would pose for our City. The principle of majority rule has always been and must continue to be how Council conducts the public’s business.” You can read their full letter below.
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair takes place every November at the Exhibition Place grounds. Come celebrate the best in agriculture, local food, and equestrian competitions from across the country. https://www.royalfair.org/
The Royal is Canada’s premier showcase for excellence in livestock, crops and food. It’s your chance to see up close chickens, sheep, cows, horses, pigs, etc.
How about Square Dancing, Butter Sculpture, bareback riders, Indigenous cultures and peoples of this province.
You are invited by Parkdale–High Park federal MP Arif Virani to a Town Hall event examining the role of Nuclear Energy on the path to Net Zero emissions.
On November 7th, join Dr Chris Keefer, President of Canadians for Nuclear Energy, and our Federal MP will discuss the role of nuclear energy on the path to net-zero emissions.
Can nuclear energy secure a path to net zero? While some energy companies and governments have recently announced plans to phase out their use of nuclear power, others are looking at nuclear power as a tool to mitigate the rising cost of oil and gas and to reinforce their energy security.
Date: Monday, November 7th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Bonar-Parkdale Presbyterian Church (250 Dunn Avenue)
This is an in-person event, please RSVP on Eventbrite as space is limited.
To RSVP, please click HERE.
An application notice has been submitted to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to convert this site from a Neighbourhood (4-stories) to a Mix-Use development (consisting of 25 and 21-storey towers).
More detailed information on this development is available by contacting the City Planner, Doris Ho, at (416)338-1264 or Doris.Ho@toronto.ca. Quote Application Number: 22 198105 STE 04 OZ.
MURDER & MAYHEM – A Parkdale Ghost Walk.
Sat. Oct. 29 and Sun. Oct. 30 at 4:00 PM (meet at SW corner of Queen and Brock).
Presented by the Sunnyside Historical Society with dramatic skits and true stories! Audience participation is encouraged! Dress for the occasion.
Want a role in a historic skit – email Meg: medmoknds@teksavvy.com.
Mature subject matter. Bring pre-teens at your discretion.
Receive a free gift card! Suggested donation of $10 or Pay What You Can.
Parkdale Spooky Night Market - FREE ADMISSION Saturday, October 29 between 2 PM - 11 PM Queen West between Triller and Sorauren and at 1668 Queen St. West lot Barket Market (For Dogs and their Hoomans) At Parkdale Hall 12 PM - 5 PM Bring your pets dressed-up to win costume prizes. Bring the kids to tric-or-treat from vendors! Also, we really encourage local residents to also participate if they want—yard sales, cottage industries, artists etc. Spots for non-packaged food vendors are free. Please fill out this FORM. Organized by Pinay Tayo and The Queen’s End Neighbourhood.
Today is the last day for advance voting. The polling station at the Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre at 220 Cowan Ave. closes at 7 PM. Your other opportunity is on October 24 at 1499 Queen St. West. Bring your voter card and identification that has your address.
Here are two interesting sites:
Find out how your views align with each of the candidates. Use the Toronto Star’s Vote Compass.
https://votecompass.thestar.com/toronto2022
Check out the ArtsVote 2022 Report Card for candidates for the upcoming municipal election. ArtsVote aims to provide an overview of the candidates and their understanding of the issues facing the arts community.
https://www.artsvote.ca/artsvote-2022/report-card-2022/
This upcoming October 24th municipal election besides electing a Mayor and City Councillors includes electing school board Trustees for Public – English & French and Catholic – English & French.
These four positions cover different geographic areas. Here are the candidates in the Wards that encompass Parkdale. The list below includes all the candidates names (in alphabetical order) running with their contact information – not all candidates included their contact information on the List of Certified Candidates for Trustee:
Toronto District School Board Ward 7 (Public)
Dhami, Paul
Francis, Theresa – https://votetheresafrancis.com/
Graham, Christina
Gural, Roxanne – https://www.facebook.com/RoxanneGuralforTrustee
King, Debbie – https://www.debbieking.ca/
Michaels, Chris – https://chrismichaelsfortrustee.ca/
Severn, Christopher
Tarade, Daniel
Toronto Catholic District School Board Ward 4
Davis, Jo-Ann – https://joanndavis.ca/
Lubinski, Teresa – https://www.teresalubinski.com/
Poplawski, Barbara – https://www.barbarapoplawski.ca/
Conseil scolaire Viamonde Ward 4 – Ouest (Publique)
Oger, Geneviève – http://csv.genevieveoger.com/en/home/
Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir Ward 3 – Toronto Ouest
Dufour Séguin, Nathalie
Come Meet and Speak to the Parkdale–High Park Six Candidates running for Toronto City Council
The meeting is at 201 Cowan Ave. (Epiphany & St. Mark Church).
Doors open at 6:00 PM and event starts at 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM.
If you cannot attend, the event will be live-streamed on the Parkdale Residents Assoc. Facebook page starting at 6:30 PM. https://www.facebook.com/ParkdaleResidentsAssociation
Sponsors: Parkdale Resident Association, Parkdale Activity-Recreation Centre, Parkdale Peoples’ Economy, Epiphany and St. Mark Church
Elections Canada is reviewing changes in our electoral district. This includes an area expansion and name change. The recommendation is to change the name to Taiaiako’n—High Park. There is a major concern for us Parkdalians with the removal of Parkdale. The PRA preference would be to keep Parkdale in our riding name – by making it Taiaiako’n – Parkdale – High Park. https://redecoupage-redistribution-2022.ca/ebv/en/?locale=en-ca&prov=on
Our provincial MPP Bhutila Karpoche is proposing a virtual meeting – Bhutila would explain the Commission’s proposed name change and lead a conversation on the significance of “Parkdale” as part of our riding name. She will also go over how you can submit feedback to the Commission should you wish to. Any thoughts or feedback you have would also be more than welcome.
The meeting will be held over Zoom on Tuesday, September 20, from 1:00 – 1:30 PM. RSVP to BKarpocke-QP@ndp.on.ca