Dear Neighbours,

Following a recent meeting with City Parks staff, I'm pleased to share that the construction of Dane Park will begin mid-May 2018 and will be completed by October 2018, weather permitting.

Dane Park Concept - Phase 1

As your local Councillor and TTC Chair, I have advocated for transit improvements and investments for our community.  Our efforts have been successful and have resulted in an historic transit investment on Eglinton Avenue and a station at Oakwood Avenue.  The transformation of Eglinton is long overdue but has understandably been challenging for our local businesses and residents.

Photo: Another new mural in Fairbank Village on Eglinton

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Dear Neighbours,

I'm happy to share that our new Dufferin Hill Park is now completed and open.

Photos: Dufferin Hill Park features

The park includes open space for kids to play, new seating and wooden pergola, new gardens and trees, and a large gathering space that's perfect for community events.

Dear Neighbours,

Following recent updates on the Columbus Centre, I am happy to report that through our shared advocacy efforts, the Minister of Education has affirmed their support of saving the Columbus Centre.

Photo: Bringing community concerns to the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) about plans to demolish the Columbus Centre

Education Minister Indira Naidoo-Harris has issued a letter dated February 14, 2018 on this matter that:

Dear Neighbours,

I want to thank everyone who attended last week's consultation and shared important feedback and ideas with City Parks staff on the proposed Baycrest Park improvements.

The two park layout options the City staff presented are below:

Option 1 - The Garden Promenade

Dear Neighbours,

Following my recent update on the 36 & 37 Jane Osler Boulevard and 42 & 44 Cartwright Avenue development application, I wanted to report that the motion I moved on January 31, 2018 has been adopted by City Council.

Over the past year, I have been standing with our community in opposing the demolition of the Columbus Centre.  In an effort to preserve this cherished institution, we have had City Council:

• Oppose Villa Charities' redevelopment application at the OMB
• Request Villa Charities to preserve a swimming pool, running track, Centro Scuola, Art Gallery, and the Italian Fallen Soldiers Memorial in any redevelopment plans
• Conduct a Heritage Review of the Columbus Centre buildings
• Request Villa Charities to conduct community consultation to hear our community's voice

Dear Neighbours,

As you may know, the two-part Zoning By-law Amendments and Draft Plan of Subdivision application for 36 & 37 Jane Osler Boulevard and 42 & 44 Cartwright Avenue has been in review for the last few years.

Over the years, we have used community input to drastically reduce the size and impact of this proposal.  The current proposal looks to build eight detached homes on Jane Osler Boulevard.  On January 16th 2018, the North York Community Council (NYCC) discussed this application, deferring the final decision to City Council at the end of January 2018.

Dear Neighbours,

Toronto Hydro Staff will soon be rebuilding the underground electrical system in our community.

Starting late January 2018, Toronto Hydro Staff will be replacing the existing electrical cables and transformers to help improve our community's electricity system, and make it more reliable for years to come. Work for "Project Wingold Avenue" will include sections of Dufferin Street, Tycos Drive and Wingold Avenue between Dufferin Street (East) and Lansdowne Avenue (West).

Photo: Key map for "Project Wingold Avenue"