November 18, 2015 – 82nd Anniversary of Holodomor
It is with a deep sense of reverence that I commemorate, with members of the Canadian Ukrainian community, the 82nd Anniversary of Holodomor.
November 13, 2015 – Karygiannis questions process involved in federal government announcement to stop expansion of Toronto Island Airport
TORONTO – Jim Karygiannis, Councillor for Ward 39, Scarborough-Agincourt, is concerned that the Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau, announced, on Twitter, last night that the federal government will not re-open the tripartite agreement for the Toronto Island Airport.
November 10, 2015 – Karygiannis calls on Police Services Board regarding the enforcement of unlicensed taxicabs including Uber
TORONTO – Jim Karygiannis, Councillor for Ward 39, Scarborough-Agincourt, requesting that he place a deputation item on the agenda for the next meeting of the Toronto Police Services Board, regarding the enforcement of unlicensed taxicabs, including Uber. (Andy Pringle-Letter)
November 11, 2015 – Remembrance Day
Throughout our history, young Canadian men and women have gone to war to defend our way of life. They have fought and died to ensure that we have a free and democratic country.
November 4, 2015 – City of Toronto working on a Tree Planting Strategy
The City of Toronto’s Parks, Forestry and Recreation division, in consultation with Toronto Water, Transportation Services, City Planning and Economic Development and Culture, will develop a Tree Planting Strategy to inspire action to reach the City’s target of 40 per cent tree canopy cover over the next 30 to 40 years. The development of the strategy will also involve consultation with residents, the public, internal and external stakeholders and community partners.
November 4, 2015 – Karygiannis tries to get the City of Toronto to regulate Hookah Lounges
TORONTO – Jim Karygiannis, Councillor for Ward 39, tried unsuccessfully to get support for his Motion at today’s Toronto City Council to endorse the concept of regulating Hookah Lounges in the City.
October 30, 2015 – Halloween safety tips from Toronto’s paramedics and firefighters
Toronto Paramedic Services and Toronto Fire Services remind everyone to stay safe and have fun this Halloween. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to review the following safety tips before trick-or-treat activities on Saturday.
October 27, 2015 – Toronto residents and commuters advised to prepare for heavy rain
Toronto residents and commuters advised to prepare for heavy rain
With wet weather expected for tomorrow and into Thursday, the City of Toronto is advising everyone to take extra caution when travelling and to take steps to protect their property from basement flooding.
October 22, 2015 – Open Letter to Justin Trudeau PM Designate re Toronto Island Airport
Justin Trudeau
Prime Minister Designate
House of Commons
Ottawa Ontario
K1A 0A6
OPEN LETTER Adam Vaughan Letter
October 21, 2015
Re: Toronto Island Airport
Dear Mr. Trudeau;
I am writing further to comments in the media by one of your MPs regarding the Toronto Island Airport.
Mr. Adam Vaughan has been noted in the Toronto press as stating: Porter push for island airport jets is dead, says Adam Vaughan
The article continues: “Vaughan, who was chair of the Liberal GTA caucus before the election, said Trudeau signed off on his platform that included no island airport expansion.”
Toronto City Council supports Karygiannis’ Motion to urge Parliament to create The Canadians with Disabilities Act
TORONTO – Jim Karygiannis, Councillor for Ward 39, is pleased that Toronto City Councillors have voted to support efforts of a grass roots movement advocating for the establishment of The Canadians with Disabilities Act (CDA).