Today, I was able to distribute free, pre-ordered face masks and hand sanitizer to over 300 constituents, most of whom brought donations to the Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA) Food Bank.
Motion 10 at May 28th Toronto City Council Meeting
At City Council yesterday, I introduced the following Motion:
“That City Council request Mayor Tory and the City Manager to engage the Federal and Provincial Governments to assist in the City of Toronto with sustainable funding so that the City of Toronto does not need to raise the property taxes beyond the rate of inflation next year”.
Today, City Council approved the expansion of Toronto’s cycling network through the ActiveTO program. Bicycle lanes will be implemented on Huntingwood Drive to allow for safer and better physical distancing.
Thank You For Physical Distancing. Please Keep It Up!
Today, Toronto Public Health released a map showing COVID-19 case counts by neighbourhoods. I want to remind everyone that we must remain vigilant and maintain good public health and hygiene practices. We cannot let all our hard work go to waste.
I will be hosting a teleconference on how to stay mentally healthy during COVID-19. Joining in this teleconference will be psychologists and psychiatrists specializing in mental health. Details regarding how to join the teleconference will be provided later this week. If you would like to send in questions for the teleconference, please send my assistant an e-mail at olga@karygiannis.net .
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) today issued a Heat Warning for Toronto, which starts today and is forecast to end Wednesday, May 27. Read more…
Opening up does not mean we do foolish things. The picture below is just one such occasion from one of our residents outside their home. Please use common sense and let’s make sure we all stay safe.
Yesterday, I had the privilege of delivering an additional 5,000 masks to . Mr. Dave Mitchell, President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 79.
The men and women of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 79 are those employees who work teaching children at City Child Care Centres; caring for the sick and elderly in long-term care homes; and, ensuring that building codes and safety standards are enforced. they are continuing to work for us during the COVID-10 crisis.