Spring is a time for renewal and growth. Many residents will be participating in special activities to prepare for the growing season. Meanwhile, residents continue to be involved in projects to help further strengthen our community and make it safer.
In our office’s continuing efforts to keep you up-to-date on issues that matter – you will find important ward news and information on City initiatives in this Ward Report.
I want to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a happy and prosperous New Year.
WARD 39 MEET YOUR POLITICAL REPRESENTATIVES 与39区的议员见面
Saturday January 21, 2017 2017年1月21日,星期六
10:00am—12:00pm 10:00am—12:00pm
Bridlewood Mall Bridlewood购物中心
Drop by and say hello 顺道过来打个招呼
2017 marks Canada’s sesquicentennial-150th birthday! As part of the celebration, I will be hosting a Flag Day event on February 15, 2017. More details can be found on the back of this report.
If you have any questions or concerns with respect to any municipal-related matters, please do not hesitate to contact my office. I can be reached at 416-392-1374 or at jim@karygiannis.net.
If you wish to join my email list and be kept up-to-date on the events and issues in our community, please visit my website and sign up at www.karygiannis.net.
I look forward to meeting many of you at the various Ward events as we celebrate our diversity and Canada’s 150th birthday.
I am writing to you to inform local seniors organizations and other concerned stakeholders about a cut to the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) budget that will have direct impact on seniors’ living in our city. I hope to solicit feedback on this issue to ensure that seniors’ needs and interests are being protected.
I have received multiple reports that household garbage is being dumped in public parks.
The City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 548, Section 3B states that:
In the case of land that is not a highway, no person shall throw, place, dump or deposit or permit or cause to be thrown, placed, dumped or deposited any refuse on any land not including buildings, within the City, including ponds, lakes, rivers and watercourses, without the consent of the owner or occupant of the property Click here for flyer garbage-in-the-park
Recently, the Province of British Columbia imposed extra 15 percent tax on Vancouver residential real estate purchased by foreigners. The Province has also agreed to a request from the City of Vancouver to allow the City to impose a special tax on the owners of vacant property. These measures are being adopted in an attempt to “cool” the Vancouver real estate market and increase supply. Click here for flyer Should the City of Toronto levy an extra tax for non-Canadian resident purchases of residential properties?
This fall, we are continuing the tradition and hosting a Seniors’ Information Session. The Seniors’ Information Session is designed to help seniors and their families learn about the benefits and programs offered by the Municipal, Provincial and Federal governments, as well as community organizations. Representatives will be setting up booths where you can obtain information and ask questions about the services they provide; discuss issues of interest to you; and, express your concerns. Many of the participants will be making presentations.
The City of Toronto will offer a wide variety of activities for residents over the Labour Day long weekend, with many family attractions open. On Labour Day – Monday, September 5 – City recreation centres will be closed and their recreation programs will not operate.
Presenters . Toronto Police Service; RCMP; Consumer Protection Services of Ontario; and, Bank of Canada.
Incidents such as home and car break ins; Canada Revenue Agency scam calls threatening residents to pay fines or go to jail; immigration related calls; and, aggressive door-to door sales people claiming that they want to check furnaces, hot water heaters and air conditioners to see if the homeowner is eligible for an upgrade. These incidents can cost you thousands of dollars!
Join us at the Safety Town Hall and learn how to protect yourself!
