Toronto Beverage Cup Pilot
*New Date* Art Installation at Masaryk Park Event
Formally titled "Neighbours Night Out" and promoted in our May 9 newsletter, this event was cancelled due to weather and rescheduled.
New 311 Service Requests to Address Excessive Heat in Rental Unit
Regarding heat related complaints involving a residential rental unit, two new service requests came into effect July 4th in an effort to address these concerns. City of Toronto residents living in a rental unit that is equipped with air cooling equipment provided by the property owner, can now submit a service request for response by MLS for, Excessive Heat in a Rental Unit. This complaint can be generated if the property owner is not maintaining an indoor temperature of less then 26°C between June 2nd and September 14th. As with any complaint involving a rental unit, the property owner/representative must first be informed by the tenant, in writing, of a deficiency.
Tenants can report excessive heat in a rental unit that is not equipped with air cooling equipment for data analysis purposes only. No inspection would take place, in this case.
Parkdale Music Crawl
- Saturday, August 24th
- 10 AM to 2 AM
- Venues from Dufferin to Roncesvalles
Applications open for Venues, Musical Artists & Outdoor Buskers
Road Closure, Exhibition Place, Saturday July 13 BMO Field
Please see the above Road Closure Plan for Saturday July 13th for Exhibition Place and a TFC Match at BMO Field. This plan will impact Vehicle Traffic; however, this should not significantly impact Pedestrians & Cyclists.
NOTE: The Honda Indy set-up is also well underway impacting access & parking at Exhibition Place. Expect Heavy Traffic Congestion in and around Exhibition Place.
TTC Line 2 Full Weekend Closure Between Keele-Kipling
On Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, 2024, there will be no subway service on Line 2 Bloor-Danforth between Kipling and Keele stations due to planned station improvements and track work. Subway service will resume on Monday, July 15, 2024 by 6 a.m. Line 2 shuttle buses will operate.
Kipling and Keele are both accessible stations. Two extra Wheel-Trans vehicles will operate in the area for any customer requiring assistance. If customers require an accessible connection at any station that may not be accessible, they can speak to any TTC employee for assistance.
To confirm the operating status of elevators throughout the system, customers can contact the 24-hour TTC Information Line at 416-393-4636 (INFO) and press 5 (or TTY 416-481-2523). To speak to a Customer Service Representative, call 416-393-3030.
All subway stations will remain open for customers to load their PRESTO cards, purchase PRESTO tickets, and connect to surface routes.
Information regarding weekend subway closures and service notices is available on TTC's
website and social media accounts.
Parkdale Good Food Market
This season the Market will be run on Wednesdays from July 10 to August 28 from 3 to 7 p.m. in Masaryk Park.
This summer at the Community Food Market you can expect fresh, local produce at low-cost prices and local food vendors such as Sonam’s Momos, Rahma’s Samosas, and other baked goods. There will be a wide variety of local vendors and artisans selling beauty products, candles, art, and much more! You can also explore the services offered by local partners and community outreach initiatives at tables hosted by local Parkdale organizations.
Road Closures for Toronto Triathlon 2024 - July 14
City Council adopted item
2022.IE29.6 on May 11, 2022, requesting authority to close portions of the eastbound lanes on the F.G. Gardiner Expressway and northbound lanes on the Don Valley Parkway for the Toronto Triathlon Festival event for 2022, 2023, and 2024.
See details below:
Elm Grove Living Centre Update
Councillor Perk’s Office has been advised by Elm Grove Living Centre, 35 Elm Grove Avenue, that they will not be renewing their 126-bed long-term care operating license with the Ministry of Long-Term Care and Ontario Health. They are working towards a closure of the LTC residence by Spring, 2025.
They have shared that, working with the Ministry of Long-Term Care and Home and Community Care Support Services Toronto Central (HCCSS), they have developed a transition plan to support residents and will continue to maintain operations until every resident has ben placed in alternative accommodations.
Parkdale Caribbean Food Festival & Sidewalk Sale
Primary Venue: Green P Lot - 1624 Queen St. W., At Callender
Sidewalk Sale: From Roncesvalles Ave. to Dufferin St.
Circular Economy Road Map Public Survey
The City of Toronto is developing a Circular Economy Road Map as it explores ways to transition to a circular economy and would like to hear from you.
Complete the public survey here. The survey will close at 11:59 p.m. on July 28, 2024.
The term “circular economy” refers to a society-wide approach to sustainability that aims to eliminate waste by recovering as much as possible from used products and materials.
A circular economy goes well beyond traditional recycling. It involves innovative design of products and places, resource efficiency, product quality, and sustainable consumption. It also means minimizing waste, carbon emissions, and other negative environmental impacts.
You can learn more about the City of Toronto’s move towards a circular economy on the City's webpage.
An Update on the Revue Cinema
The Revue Cinema is an invaluable cultural institution and plays a vital role as a community gathering place in Parkdale-High Park. Revue Cinema’s community-led programming brings people from across our city together and enriches the entire neighbourhood.
While the dispute over Revue Cinema’s future is a private commercial lease matter, Councillor Perks is in complete support of the current board’s efforts to continue their programming in the theatre and has connected the Revue Cinema board with City staff to explore any options that may be available at the City to secure a better outcome.
To help invest in the future of film culture in Toronto, the Revue Cinema has launched its ‘Projecting into the Future’ fundraising campaign: revuecinema.ca/donate/
St John's Anglican Church Closure
Thank you to residents who have reached out to my office to share concerns on the closure of St. John’s Anglican Church, West Toronto, 288 Humberside Avenue as of July 30, 2024.
I met earlier this month with the Wardens of St. John’s Anglican Church.
I understand that St. John’s Anglican Church’s purpose is not only to church congregations, the building is also used for many community purposes including the Early Enrichment Day Care (EEDC), a local Alcoholics Anonymous and other community uses.
The potential closure of this site to childcare and community uses is of great concern and conflicts with the city’s priorities of protecting and expanding child care and community use sites.
I have been in contact with city staff in both the City’s Children’s Services and Social Development Department who have since started conversations with the Wardens to provide advice on this potential loss of important community space in Parkdale-High Park.
I will continue to be available and work with the Wardens of St. John’s Anglican Church.
Addressing Premature Failures of Meter Transmission Units (MTUs)
Recently, it was observed that a significant number of Meter Transmission Units (MTUs) that transmit water consumption data to the City are failing prematurely, exceeding the normal annual rate of water meter and bills issues (1 to 2 per cent). The failures require the City to move affected customers to estimated billing (based on estimated water consumption, using the customer’s historical usage averages) until all MTUs in the city are replaced. This process will happen automatically, and no action is required of the customers. Customers will be notified on their utility bill if they are on estimated billing.
With a longstanding history of successfully managing estimated billing, the City is assuring residents that no customer will pay for more than their actual consumption due to these MTU failures. The City’s processes for estimated billing ensure accuracy and reliability, providing confidence that any discrepancies will be adjusted once the MTUs are replaced, and actual readings are obtained.
This issue is not unique to Toronto. Other cities using the same supplier are also experiencing similar issues. The City is working diligently with the supplier to secure replacement units, but the replacement of MTUs citywide will take several years.
If you have further questions or need help, you can call the customer care team 311 for assistance and to provide your manual meter reading. The City is expanding its 311 teams to handle increased calls and provide support with inquiries and bill adjustments. The customer care team will operate on extended hours from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. from Monday to Friday.
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