September 11, 2018 – Coptic New Year
I would like to take this opportunity to extend to members of the Coptic Orthodox community in Canada a blessed Coptic New Year.
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August 30, 2018 – Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to members of the Canadian Trinidad and Tobago community on the occasion of Trinidad and Tobago Independence Day.
August 27, 2018 – Moldovian Independence Day
I want to express my best wishes to the Canadian Moldovian Community as you celebrate the 27th Anniversary of Moldova’s Independence
Each August 27 commemorates the day the Republic of Moldova adopted the Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union.
August 21, 2018 – Eid al-Adha
As Eid al-Adha begins, I would like to offer warm regards to all Canadians who are observing this religious festival.
One of the most important rights protected by our Constitution is the right to worship. The observance of Eid al-Adha is a time to visit with family and friends, while remembering those who are less fortunate and the importance of religion in one’s life.
August 19, 2018 – Afghan Independence Day
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to members of the Canadian Afghan community on the occasion of Afghan Independence Day.
August 15, 2018 – India Independence Day
I would like to extend best wishes to members of the Canadian Indian community on the occasion of India Independence Day.
August 14, 2018 – Pakistan Independence Day
I would like to extend my best wishes to members of the Canadian Pakistani community on the occasion of Pakistan Independence Day, also known as Yom-e-Azadi.
August 8, 2018 – Rising incidents of Intolerance and Hate
Nathan Phillips Square is a place where the people of The Greater Toronto Area, all races, colours and religions gather to celebrate the rich multi-cultural nature of Toronto and Canada.
August 2018 – Ward Report
Dear Neighbour:
The Danforth neighbourhood and Toronto, as a whole, has been shaken by the senseless act of gun violence, which resulted in the death of two young women. The Scarborough community is deeply saddened by the loss of these two young women; one of whom had ties to Scarborough-Agincourt.
Guns and gun-related violence have no place in any of our City’s communities. We should never feel unsafe walking around our neighbourhood streets. I have been working with Toronto City Council members to introduce strict measures on gun possession in the City. Please take a look inside this Ward Report to find out how to voice your support for more stringent gun laws in Toronto. Ward Report – August 2018
Coun. Karygiannis calls out potential rival over election flyer drop
He says Norm Kelly distributed material in area he is not currently registered in
Coun. Jim Karygiannis shows a flyer put out by Norm Kelly, his potential opponent in the upcoming election, that he says is out of bounds. – David Nickle/Metroland
The transition period between the 47-ward council that Torontonians thought they’d be voting for, and the 25-ward council that Premier Doug Ford is set to impose on the city has some councillors stepping on one another’s toes.
And at least one councillor, Ward 39 (Scarborough Agincourt) Coun. Jim Karygiannis is crying foul over a piece of literature that was apparently dropped by Ward 40 (Scarborough Agincourt) Coun. Norm Kelly in a neighbourhood that currently he is not registered to run in.
The literature, appropriately headlined WHOOPS!, is directed at residents in the Bridlewood neighbourhood that Kelly currently represents, telling them he will be running to represent them after all.
“Things have changed,” wrote Kelly in the letter, headlined Re-Elect Norm Kelly.
What things? It’s complicated.
Currently, candidates are registered to run in wards approved by council for a 47-ward council, which has different ward boundaries than the current 44-ward council.