Category Archives: Community

Ward 4 Community Meeting 2019 City Budget – Feb. 28

Announcement, Community

This is your opportunity to examine the 2019 City Budget. Information on the 2019 Preliminary Budget can be found HERE. Budget materials will be made available at the meeting.

Discussion points are:

  • how the City raises revenue
  • how the City manages finances
  • how the City invests in services
Date: Thursday, Feb. 28th, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: 1515 Bloor St. W. (Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton School – 3rd Floor Staff Room)

*Accessible entrance is on the south side of the building on Dundas St West*

Ontario Place Subcommittee Meeting – Mar. 5

Announcement, Community, Local Interest

To ensure our city and our residents have a say on its future, an Ontario Place Subcommittee has been struck by the Toronto East York Community Council. The first meeting of the Subcommittee of Ontario Place will be on Tuesday March 5th at 5:30pm, City Hall, Committee Room 1. We are encouraging residents of Parkdale to attend, and to register to speak to share your views on Ontario Place with TEYCC. They will also be considering a detailed report from City staff on the history and status of Ontario Place, and more.

The West Side Community Council of which the PRA is a member has registered to speak. We encourage you to do the same…this is an important piece of publicly owned land at the foot of Parkdale.

To register to speak on March 5th, please email teycc@toronto.ca.

Date: March 5th, 2019
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: 100 Queen St. W. (City Hall, Committee Room 1)

Ontario Place Family Day Weekend FREE – Feb. 15-18

Announcement, Community, Local Interest

This Family Day weekend, explore Ontario Place, Toronto’s winter oasis on the waterfront and create new memories to last a lifetime. In addition to their regular winter program and renowned Winter Light Exhibition, they are excited to host back-to-back DJ Skate Parties with DJ Fawn Big Canoe and DJ Shane Mackinnon, a YMCA Kids Winter Pop Up and a complimentary screening of A Beautiful Planet at the Cinesphere. For those artistically inclined, Art Tonite will host paint nights Saturday and Sunday and SPFX Kids will be onsite for a series of special effects classes and face painting for kids.  Plan your Family Day at Ontario Place, where there is something special for everyone!

You can view a full list of activities here.

Date: Friday to Monday, Feb. 15th to 18th, 2019
Time: Hours vary for each day
Place: 955 Lake Shore Blvd. W. (Ontario Place West Island)

Environment Town Hall – Jan 16

Announcement, Community

Our MP for Parkdale-High Park – Arif Virani is holding a Town Hall meeting with a special focus on climate change and putting a price on carbon pollution. We are facing the most existential crisis of our time with drastic effects from climate change and global warming, as the UN’s recent IPCC report made clear.

Space is limited. Please RSVP HERE to reserve your spot.

Date: Wednesday, Jan. 16th, 2019
Time: 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Place: 95 Lavinia Ave. (Swansea Town Hall – Rousseau Room)

SURVEY – Parkdale Community Hub’s Future

Community, Local Interest

We need your help! The Parkdale Resident Association (PRA) is conducting a survey of the City’s proposed development of properties at Queen St. West and Cowan Ave. (Library, Community Centre, Park, 1313 and parking lot). We are asking our PRA neighbours (YOU) for their input to help us together (re)-imagine what is the future potential of this site.

Click HERE to fill out the survey…thank you for participating.

Rally Round Ontario Place – Jan. 12

Announcement, Community

Waterfront for All and Park People are holding a rally to garner public support on the future of Ontario Place.

Share your Ontario Place memories.
Share your Ontario Place visions.

Then let’s take action and make it happen!

RSVP  Here to reserve your place

Speakers include:
Karen Carter, museum consultant
Zahra Ebrahim
Ken Greenberg
Mark Mattson, Swim Drink Fish

Date: Saturday, Jan. 12th, 2019
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Place: NEW LOCATION: 55 John St. #308/309 (Metro Hall)

Happy Holiday Parkdalians!

Announcement, Community, Local Interest

We encourage you to give back to the community in any way that you can – whether it is donating non perishable goods, volunteering in the community, or doing a good deed.

Here are just two suggestions of local groups doing good things: Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust and Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre.

The Executive from your Parkdale Residents Association wish you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season.

Very best wishes to ALL Parkdalians!!

CNE at Aurora Winter Fair in Ontario Place – to Dec. 30

Announcement, Community

The Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is pleased to be a partner in the presentation of the Aurora Winter Festival Toronto, an exciting new holiday experience taking place at Ontario Place now until Sunday, Dec. 30. Click HERE for more info.

The 24-day festival, is the first of its kind in the Toronto market and features enchanting elements inspired by the North Pole including magical characters, captivating light displays, endless fun, games and activities.

The Aurora Winter Festival is a paid event with admission fees of $19.99 / $14.99 on the West Island. Also happening at Ontario Place is Winter Lights which is FREE at the East Island.