If you are a senior or if you are disabled and live in an area like Ward 13 where sidewalk snow clearing is not automatically done, you can register by calling 416-392-7768.
For assistance with private property snow clearing, seniors and the disabled can call Access Toronto at 416-338-0338 or e-mail them at accesstoronto@toronto.ca to obtain a list of organizations that provide these services. A nominal fee may apply.
Reminder:
Toronto Fire Services would like to remind residents about the importance of keeping fire hydrants visible in front of their homes. While the City is checking to ensure that hydrants are visible, residents can assist by making sure they do not pile snow on or near a hydrant.
If you know a hydrant is buried under snow, get a group of neighbours together to help clear it.
There are many challenges associated with driving large fire trucks through residential areas after a heavy snowfall. Residents can help maintain clear routes for emergency vehicles by keeping the snow they shovel off city streets.
Today, Toronto City Council approved the conceptual framework for the recommended approach to revitalize Union Station. City staff will now begin further consultations, negotiations and feasibility studies to ensure the approach is structurally feasible and economically viable before reporting back to Council in September 2008 for authority to begin construction of new retail space.
The plan will see the City of Toronto retaining ownership of Union Station, excavating below the station to create a new retail space - which will be leased out to a private sector partner - and dedicating a level to GO Transit and VIA Rail customers. City Council also approved an implementation plan for the recommended approach.
By approving the reports today, Council has given staff the approval to: fully research the recommended approach to ensure it is viable
work with partners so they agree to the details
work with the federal government to release the $25 million in funding
begin searching for a head lessee to oversee the new retail level.
Staff will report back in September 2008 to the Government Management Committee on a recommended construction plan. Staff will also report in September 2008 to the Executive Committee on the outcome of the negotiations with GO Transit and VIA Rail, the head lessee selection process, and the funding and governance negotiations with the other orders of government.
Visit www.toronto.ca/union_station for full details on the revitalization plan.
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. It is the economic engine of Canada and one of the greenest and most creative cities in North America. In the past three years, Toronto has won more than 70 awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering public services. Toronto’s government is dedicated to prosperity, opportunity and liveability for all its residents.
The City of Toronto today dedicated the northeast quadrant of Eglinton Flats Park to Fergy Brown, the former City of York Mayor, with a park sign unveiling. The new Fergy Brown Park features a cricket field with two regulation premier fields and a clubhouse.
“Fergy Brown was a dedicated public servant in the former City of York and it is fitting that we dedicate this park in his name,” said Mayor David Miller. “Fergy Brown Park is an appropriate tribute to his efforts to better the community and the constituents he served for so long.”
After serving as a member of Canada’s Bomber Command during the Second World War, Brown began his political career in 1969 when he was elected to the former Borough of York’s Council.
While appointed to the Metro Toronto and Regional Conservation Authority, Brown was elected to York’s Board of Control, giving him a place on the Metro Toronto Council. After serving as Budget Chief, he was made Chair of Metro’s Social Service Committee and was a member of the Toronto Transit Commission. In 1988, Brown became Mayor of York and served for two terms.
After an extensive and successful political career, Brown was elected president of the Learning Enrichment Foundation. He continues to be actively involved in the community with his work with the York Child and Family Centre. Brown was honoured in 2000 with the York Town Humanitarian Award for Community Service.
Fergy Brown Park is located at 3700 Eglinton Ave. W. and is one of the City’s 1,473 named parks operated by Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Toronto is Canada’s largest city and sixth largest government, and home to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. It is the economic engine of Canada and one of the greenest and most creative cities in North America. In the past three years, Toronto has won more than 70 awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in delivering public services. Toronto’s government is dedicated to prosperity, opportunity and liveability for all its residents.
Dear Neighbour,
Welcome to my website.
As your Toronto Councillor, it is my hope that you will find the information useful, and it will be a good information resource for what is happening in Ward 13 and in our city.
Please e-mail or contact my office if you need assistance with any municipal matters. My e-mail address is councillor_Saundercook@toronto.ca or my community office at (416) 338-5165.
Thank you for visiting this site and please keep in touch!
Sincerely,
Councillor Bill Saundercook
Ward 13, City of Toronto
