TORONTO – Jim Karygiannis, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 22, Scarborough-Agincourt, today expressed grave concern about the proposal to close the Obstetrics and Inpatient Pediatrics care offered at the Scarborough Hospital- Grace Division (Birchmount Campus) at a Press Conference in front of the Hospital. Mr. Karygiannis was joined by concerned doctors and staff members.
Based on information from Environment Canada, Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, has issued an Extreme Cold Weather Alert today for Toronto that will be in effect until further notice. Extreme Cold Weather Alerts are issued when the temperature in the daily forecast is estimated to reach approximately -15 degrees Celsius or colder, or when the wind chill is forecast to reach -20 or colder.
My office is here to address concerns regarding the community. For web-based constituency services, please visit my website at www.karygiannis.net and complete the Constituency Assistance form.
I would like to take the opportunity to wish members of the Eastern Orthodox, Coptic, Armenian and other Christian Communities a Merry Christmas
In the Orthodox tradition, a forty day fast occurs before the Nativity of our Lord. The faithful abstain from foods derived from animals on Wednesdays and Fridays. On Sundays, the faithful honour the old Covenant between God and Abraham and the Covenant between God and those who believe in Christ.
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to members of the Canadian African Community on the occasion of Kwanzaa.
Kwanzaa, is a week-long celebration that honours African heritage and African-American culture. The celebration honours African heritage in African-American culture, and is observed from December 26 to January 1, culminating in a feast and gift-giving.
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
As the festive season approaches, many people are busy with last minute preparations so they can celebrate Christmas with family and friends. In the midst of this hustle and bustle, we need to pause and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to members of the Canadian Libyan community on the occasion of Libyan Independence Day.
In 1934, Italy adopted the name ‘Libya’ as the name of the colony comprised of the provinces of Cyrenaica, Tripolitania and Fezzan. Idris al-Mahdi as-Senussi, Emir of Cyrenaica, led the Libyan resistance movement against the Italian occupation between World War I and World War II.
I wish to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to members of the Bangladeshi-Canadian community on the occasion of the 48th Victory Day of Bangladesh.
In 1971, Bangladesh fought against Pakistan in the Bangladesh Liberation War, in order to gain sovereignty. Over the course of 9 months, millions were killed in the crossfire of conflict and many other atrocities were committed. On December 16th, 1971, the Pakistan Armed Forces signed a written agreement of surrender, officially bringing the conflict to an end and marking the creation of Bangladesh.
TORONTO – Jim Karygiannis, Toronto City Councillor for Ward 22, Scarborough-Agincourt, is disappointed that his Motion to permit individual Wards to “opt out” of permitting marijuana dispensaries in their Wards.
