City-Wide News
Spring recreation activities now online
Spring recreation activities are now available to view and add to your wish list ahead of registration opening in early March. The City of Toronto is one of the largest providers of recreation programs for all ages and interests in Canada, with approximately 16,700 registered courses and more than 151,000 spaces offered. Activities include learn to swim, arts and crafts, sports, fitness and more. Adapted and accessible programs are also available. Explore the list of spring recreation activities at toronto.ca/SpringRec. Most registered programs begin on Saturday, March 28.
Early Local Registration begins on Tuesday, February 24 for eligible residents living near participating Free Centres, including Masaryk Cowan Community Centre. Registration for Older Adult 60+ programs starts on Monday, March 2. Other registrations open on Tuesday, March 3 for Etobicoke York and Toronto East York and on Wednesday, March 4 for Scarborough and North York.
Visit our online registration web page to learn how to create a new account for you and your family and make a personalized Wish List you can register from in early March when registration opens.
CampTO summer listings are live this week
The City of Toronto offers a number of summer daytime camp programs at more than 170 locations to keep children and youth active, help them learn new skills and make fun memories close to home. CampTO summer listings are live online as of February 19, so now is the time for families to build their wish lists before registration opens on March 24 for Free Centres participating in Early Local Registration and March 31 for all other locations. All registered camp participants will enjoy a daily nutritious snack as part of the program.
Explore summer day camps across Toronto for children and youth aged 4 - 16 and start your wish list so you’re ready to register: toronto.ca/camps
Toronto Home Energy Network Webinars
Heat pumps offer much-needed air conditioning in Toronto’s humid summers (at a cheaper rate than conventional A/Cs) and winter heating that doesn’t rely on polluting fossil fuels.
But the higher upfront cost of a heat pump is a barrier for many Torontonians. Support programs are available, but uptake for some is low. At the start of March, Toronto Home Energy Network is hosting two webinars on rebate programs.
Webinar 1: Heat Pump Rebates, March 03, 6:30-7:30 pm on Zoom
The Government of Ontario has a rebate program for heat pumps. It’s called the Home Renovation Savings Program. Most Torontonians can get $1,000-$2,250 back on their heat pump. There’s also money available for other home updates, like heat pump water heaters, air sealing, insulation, and new windows and doors.
Dilesh Thurairatnam from the Home Renovation Saving Program will join. There will also be a presentation on safe financing options and traps to avoid if you decide to rent appliances. Bring your questions!
Learn more and register here
Webinar 2: Replace your old baseboard heaters or oil furnace (for free!), March 05, 6:30-7:30 pm on Zoom
Baseboard heaters and oil furnaces are very costly to run, but high upfront costs or being a renter hold Torontonians back from replacing them. The Energy Affordability Program helps income-eligible residents replace baseboard heaters and oil furnaces with a modern heat pump for free (if you qualify)! The event description has more info on program eligibility.
This is a big opportunity to get a better appliance for free, reduce your energy use, and help the environment at the same time.
Arwa Sayyadi from the Energy Affordability Program will join. There will also be a presentation on safe financing options and traps to avoid if you decide to rent appliances. Bring your questions!
Learn more and register here
Zoning for Low-Carbon Technologies
See the pdf copy of notice the notice here.
Winter Operations Update
The City’s 24/7 winter operations remain active as crews respond to the freezing rain weather. Operations will continue to adjust based on forecasted conditions and real-time impacts as crews monitor and deploy resources to keep roads, sidewalks and transit routes clear. Additionally, the latest information is also available on the City’s Weather Winter Together website and via its social media channels. Live plowing and salting operations can viewed in the following link PlowTO Map – City of Toronto
Ward 4 news
Parkdale Safety Network Meeting
The third meeting of the relaunched Parkdale Safety Network will take place on Thursday, February 26 at the Parkdale Library. Your ideas on how to improve community safety and wellbeing in Parkdale are welcome at this space share your thoughts, plan events, and collaborate with your fellow organizations and residents.
Date: Thursday, February 26,
Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
Location: Toronto Public Library-Parkdale Branch, Auditorium (1303 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K1L6)
Notice of Temporary Road Closure – 2299 Dundas St W
A temporary overnight road closure is scheduled at 2299 Dundas St. W. on February 20, 2026, beginning at 11:00 p.m. and continuing until February 21, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.
The closure is required to facilitate construction activities involving Lift All Crane Service. A mobile crane will be used for setup, and Dundas St. W. will be closed between Bloor St. W. and Roncesvalles Ave. during this time. The road will be closed intermittently as loads are swung over the roadway.
34-50 Southport St Community Consultation Meeting on Feb 24th
The City has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 34-50 Southport St and resultantly City Planning has scheduled a virtual Community Consultation Meeting for the evening of Feb 24th at 6pm.
A plan has been proposed to add an additional 32 storey tower to the site, replacing the previously approved 15 mixed-use townhouses. The new building would have a total of 397 residential units which, in addition to the previously approved 26 and 29 storey towers, would bring the new overall total for the site to 1,088 residential units across three towers.
The meeting, consisting of a short presentation of the proposal by the applicant, followed by a presentation from City Planning Staff, and concluding with a Q&A session, will allow you to view the proposal and share your thoughts.
Councillor Perks, City Planning staff, and the applicant will be in attendance to help answer any questions that may arise.
You can register for the meeting here: 34-50 Southport Street | City Planning & Development Review Community Consultation Meetings | Have Your Say Toronto.
Further information on the project and what is being proposed can be found on the City's Application Information Centre website here: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-details/?id=5759603&pid=141007&title=34-50-SOUTHPORT-ST
Neighbourhood Notes at Swansea Town Hall
Join us for “Neighbourhood Notes,” a community music day celebrating Swansea’s centennial year! The day will feature live music performances from a wonderful lineup of local and professional musicians, offering something for all ages.
🗓 Sunday, February 22
⏰ 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
📍Swansea Town Hall
