City Council met last week for another busy couple of days. We thoroughly debated the Neighbourhood Retail Report, strengthened our Winter Maintenance Plan after our early snowfall showed where service needs to improve, and expanded the City’s work on basement-flooding protection. Council also approved important updates to the Encampment Response Strategy to improve safety and support for residents in need. And right here at home, the Hillcrest Tennis Club stepped forward wi

On Sunday morning, I stood on the steps of Yorkminster Park Baptist Church to greet the annual parade of Toronto Police Service members who are veterans of the Armed Forces. Each year, they march to the church led by the Chief of Police, with the sound of bagpipes driving their rhythm.   This year, the first snowflakes began to fall as they marched, making the moment especially poignant. It reminded me of spending Remembrance Days in Ottawa with my grandfather, who flew in Wo

Living in Don Valley North, you know how lucky we are to be surrounded by some of Toronto’s most beautiful natural spaces. If you live near the Upper Don or Newtonbrook Creek, you already know how special these ravines are. They’re where we walk the dog, spot wildlife, and get a breath of fresh air away from the city bustle. Our ravine system is one of Toronto’s greatest natural assets, but it’s also delicate. Stormwater, erosion, and aging infrastructure all take their toll.