City-Wide News
TRCA Flood Safety Information
Spending time outside this summer? Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is reminding residents to stay cautious and aware of changing river conditions during the summer season. Stay alert and follow these safety tips:
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Avoid rivers when TRCA flood messages are issued. Water levels can rise quickly, so stay away from riverbanks, streams, shorelines, parks, trails, and low-lying areas. Keep children and pets away and leave the area if conditions worsen.
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Be aware of changing conditions. Water levels can rise quickly during and after storms. Check real-time water levels for your area at trcagauging.ca.
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Stay informed. Monitor weather forecasts and Environment Canada public weather alerts.
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Plan ahead. Check traffic before you go and limit travel during storm events. Follow municipality and transit updates.
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Turn around and take an alternate route. Never drive, walk or bike through floodwater. Obey road closures and watch for flooding in low-lying areas, underpasses, and near storm drains.
TRCA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning Program monitors watershed and weather conditions and issues flood messages to municipalities and emergency services and members of the public who subscribe. Sign up to receive flood messages at trca.ca/floodmessages. Read TRCA’s Summer Safety Message for tips: trca.ca/summer-storms-safety-2026/.
Free Career Workshop for Newcomer Youth (Ages 15–30)
📅 Wednesday, July 15, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
This free workshop is designed for newcomer youth (ages 15–30) who are exploring career options in Canada and would like to learn about high-demand occupations that offer strong wages, job security, and growth opportunities.
Participants will learn about career pathways in:
• Skilled Trades
• Transit Careers
• Logistics & Supply Chain
• Healthcare Support
• IT & Technology
The session will also cover labour market trends, training and certification pathways, and employment resources available in Ontario.
As a bonus, all participants will receive a resource package with information on training programs, employment supports, and local employers.
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/5mbvtnBJaS?origin=lprLink
River Run 2026: Walk with Grassy Narrows for Mercury Justice!
Date: September 23rd, 2026
Time: 12pm
Location: Downtown Toronto, exact location TBD
Sign up: Click Here to Register
Walk with Grassy Narrows youth and community members to show that we are with them on their path to achieve mercury justice and freedom!
This is a family-friendly event. Rain or shine!
Check out FreeGrassy.net for more details as the event approaches.
Grassy Narrows people are powerful leaders in the movement for Indigenous sovereignty and environmental justice. They have shown that together we can fight for justice against all odds and make real gains.
Follow this link to RSVP -- https://actionnetwork.org/events/river-run-2026
Ward 4 news
Pat Capponi Parkette – Park Opening Event on July 14
We invite you to join the Parkdale community in celebrating the opening of Pat Capponi Parkette on July 14, 2026, from 10am – 11am at 55B Brock Avenue.
This new parkette at 55B Brock Avenue is named in honour of longtime Parkdale resident and community champion, Pat Capponi.
Pat worked tirelessly to build supports for people living with mental health challenges and experiencing poverty in our city for over three decades.
As a psychiatric survivor herself, Pat through her activism and storytelling brought attention to the dire conditions mental health patients faced during the 1980s and successfully championed for those with lived experience to be part of shaping the mental health system. For example, the “From Surviving To Advising” initiative that Pat co-facilitated brought together former mental health patients to work with psychiatry residents to support their recovery.
She gave her time to serving on numerous key task forces and community boards, including the inaugural board of the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), to steer the development of policies and social supports, was the celebrated author of seven books, and is a recipient of the Order of Canada, the Order of Ontario, and the Queen’s Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee medals.
The event will include commemorative remarks from community members that worked with Pat, and light refreshments will be provided.
Toronto and East York Community Council
On July 8th and 9th 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council will consider the below items. I ask that you review the details of the report and share your questions and comments with my office: [email protected] , 416-392-7919.
You can register to speak or provide written comment through [email protected]. TEYCC will also be streamed live online at www.youtube.com/TorontoCityCouncilLive
For further information on this or any other Ward 4 or city-related matter, go to www.gordperks.ca or contact my office at [email protected].
Notice of Public Meetings (2): 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue
On July 8th and 9th 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council will consider TE34.10 - 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report and TE34.11 - 1464 King Street West and 10 to 12 Maynard Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report.
The OPA & Rezoning proposes the development of a 13-storey mixed use building with ground-floor retail and daycare uses and proposed temple with religious residences. There are a total of 90 residential units proposed, 19 of which are rental replacement.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan.
An arborist report was submitted with this application which identifies 10 existing by-law protected trees on or surrounding the site that require a permit to injure or remove under the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 813, the Tree protection By-law. Four of those trees are privately owned trees on the site, three of which are healthy and one is in poor condition. In addition, three trees are located on the property line and mutually owned, and three are City owned and are in conflict with the proposed grading/service installation. A total of six of the By-law protected trees are proposed to be removed, and four of the mutually owned trees will be retained and not be disturbed during construction. Staff require the planting of three new trees within the City road allowance in compensation for the three existing street trees. The applicant is proposing to plant two trees along King Street and three trees along Maynard Avenue. (see p9-10 of the report)
The Staff Reports are available to review:
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288449.pdf
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288130.pdf
Further, information submitted to the City by the applicant is available for your review under on the City's Application Information Centre at here.
Following a review of the staff report and two community meetings, I will be recommending approval of the staff report.
This item will be heard on July 8th at 10 AM or as soon as possible thereafter.
Notice of Public Meetings (2): 1497 and 1501 Queen Street West and 89 and 91 Beaty Avenue
On July 8th and 9th 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council will consider TE34.12 - 1497 and 1501 Queen Street West and 89 and 91 Beaty Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report and TE34.13 - 1497-1501 Queen Street West and 89-91 Beaty Avenue - Rental Housing Demolition Application - Decision Report.
These reports recommend approval of the applications to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to develop a 10 and 7 storey mixed use building with 141 affordable rental units, including 54 rental replacement units, and institutional uses and demolish 50 existing rental dwellings. The development includes 8,341 square metres of gross floor area and retains and reconstructs the historic façade of the existing buildings of 1497 and 1501 Queen Street West and 54 rental replacement units.
This report reviews and recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The proposal is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan.
The Staff Reports are available to review:
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288451.pdf
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288000.pdf
Further, information submitted to the City by the applicant is available for your review under on the City's Application Information Centre at here.
Following a review of the staff report and two community meetings, I will be recommending approval of the staff report.
Notice of Public Meetings: 1 & 3 Close Ave & 78 Springhurst Ave
On July 8th and 9th 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council will consider TE34.74 - 78 Springhurst Avenue - Residential Demolition Application. On July 16th, 2026, Planning and Housing Committee will consider a Request to Amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Application of 78 Springhurst Ave, 1 Close Avenue, and 3 Close Avenue.
The Residential Demolition Application at 78 Springhurst staff report recommend approval of the application to demolish the existing two storey residential building at 78 Springhurst Avenue subject to a number of conditions.
The Residential Demolition Application at 78 Springhurst staff report is available to review:
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288184.pdf
Further, information submitted to the City by the applicant is available for your review under on the City's Application Information Centre at here.
Following a review of the staff report and two community meetings, I will be recommending approval of the staff report.
This item will be heard on July 8th at 10 AM or as soon as possible thereafter.
TE34.8 - 1730 Bloor Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report – Approval
Toronto and East York Community Council will be considering TE34.8 - 1730 Bloor Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report – Approval on July 8th at 10:00 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Decision Report recommends approval of the application to permit a 25 storey mixed-use building at 1730 Bloor Street West.
The proposed building includes 200 residential units, retail at grade, and an office space that is located on the ground floor and on a portion of the second floor. The proposed development includes a 0.4 metre right-of-way widening along the Bloor Street West frontage.
The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan.
The full report is available on-line at https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2026.TE34.8
More information on the application can be found here.
I will be supporting the staff recommendation.
TE34.9 - 2273, 2277 and 2279 Bloor Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment - Approval
Toronto and East York Community Council will be considering TE34.9 - 2273, 2277 and 2279 Bloor Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment - Approval on July 8th at 10:00 a.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.
The Zoning By-law Amendment Report recommends approval of the application to amend the Zoning By-law to permit a 15 storey mixed-use building (including the mechanical penthouse and amenity space at the uppermost storey) at 2273, 2277 and 2279 Bloor Street West. The proposed building includes 60 residential units and retail at grade. The total gross floor area of the proposed building is 5,545 square metres of which 116 square metres is for retail use. The proposed development includes a 0.4 metre right-of-way widening along the Bloor Street West frontage.
The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024), conforms to the City's Official Plan, and represents appropriate intensification that is compatible with the existing and planned context within a Protected Major Transit Station Area (PMTSA).
The proposed Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan.
The full report is available on-line at https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2026.TE34.9
More information on the application can be found here.
I will be supporting the staff recommendation.
TE34.50 - 34 to 50 Southport Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
Toronto and East York Community Council will be considering TE34.50 - 34 to 50 Southport Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
on July 8th at 1:30 p.m. or as soon as possible thereafter.
This report recommends approval of the application to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, with a holding provision, to permit a 32-storey building with 397 residential units at 34 to 50 Southport Street. In 2012, a 26 and 29 storey building and 16 townhouse units were approved on the site. The proposed 32-storey building would replace the 16 townhouse units previously approved.
The draft zoning by-law includes a holding (H) provision. Development Engineering staff, in consultation with Toronto Water, have identified concerns regarding the availability of sanitary sewer capacity within the Swansea Pumping Station catchment area. Given that sufficient sanitary servicing capacity has not yet been confirmed, staff recommend that a Holding ("H") provision be applied to the lands. The Holding Provision would ensure that development cannot proceed until the necessary servicing solution has been identified, any required infrastructure upgrades have been completed and are operational, and sufficient sanitary sewer capacity is available to accommodate the proposed development to the satisfaction of the City.. See pgs 9-11 of https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-288757.pdf
The proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application is consistent with the Provincial Planning Statement (2024) and conforms to the City's Official Plan, including the Swansea Secondary Plan.
The full report is available on-line at https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2026.TE34.50
More information on the application can be found at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-details/?id=5759603&pid=141007&title=34-50-SOUTHPORT-ST
I will be supporting the staff recommendation.
TE34.66 - 3044 Dundas Street West - Inclusion on the Heritage Register
A report from Heritage Planning recommends that City Council include 3044 Dundas Street West (including entrance addresses at 3046 and 3048 Dundas Street West) on the City of Toronto's Heritage Register in accordance with the Listing Statement (Reasons for Inclusion) attached as Attachment 1 to the report, May 15, 2026, from the Senior Manager, Heritage Planning, Urban Design, City Planning.
The report can be reviewed at https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2026.TE34.66 .
TE34.99 - Renaming Close-Springhurst Parkette in Honour of Diane Rajaram
Councillor Perks will be supporting the renaming of Close-Springhurst Parkette at 70 Close Avenue to “Diane Rajaram Parkette”.
Diane was an active member of the Parkdale community where she lived for over forty years.
Her community involvement started as a volunteer of the Safe Arrivals Program at Dr. Rita Cox - Kina Minagok Public School and grew to include serving on the Board of Parkdale Community Legal Services. She was a member, and for a time took on the role of President, of the Parkdale Tenants Association.
Diane’s passion was a constant source of inspiration for the Parkdale community. She gave of her time to participate in numerous campaigns to address issues around tenant rights, employee wages, refugee status and the rights of psychiatric survivors.
Diane was often the first point of contact for neighbours in crisis.
She was employed for many years as a Personal Support Worker, assisting seniors to remain independent in their homes. Above all, Diane’s proudest role was being mother to Nadia, whom she raised to continue her pursuit for social justice.
Diane represented the best of Parkdale; she understood the strength of community to support each individual.
https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2026.TE34.99
Toronto East York Community Council Transportation Items
On Wednesday, July 8th and Thursday, July 9th to discuss the following items below. I will be supporting the staff recommendations.
TE34.141 & TE34.142 Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for the 2026 Canadian National Exhibition Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2026 Canadian National Exhibition (Non-Delegated) & Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for the 2026 Canadian National Exhibition (Delegated)
TE34.105 Transit Priority Measures to Support Transit Diversions During Construction on King Street West Transit Priority Measures to Support Transit Diversions During Construction on King Street West
TE34.125 Armadale Avenue and Mayfield Avenue - All-Way Stop Control All-Way Stop Control - Armadale Avenue and Mayfield Avenue
TE34.152 Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Various Streets Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Various Streets in Ward 4
TE334.153 St. John's Road - Additional Speed Humps Additional Speed Humps - St. John's Road
South Parkdale parking restrictions during FIFA
FIFA will be taking place between Thursday, June 11th to Friday, July 19th
The City of Toronto will be hosting 6 games between Friday, June 12th to Thursday, July 2nd
- Friday, June 12th at 3pm
- Wednesday, June 17th at 7pm
- Saturday, June 20th at 4pm
- Tuesday, June 23rd at 7pm
- Friday, June 26th at 3pm
- Thursday, July 2nd at 7pm
Toronto Match Days – Traffic Changes & Temporary Road Closures
- Dufferin St between Springhurst Ave and Saskatchewan Rd will be closed 5 hours before the match and 3 hours after the match
- Lake Shore Blvd between British Columbia Rd and Bathurst St will be closed 5 hours before the match and 3 hours after the match
- TTC & Go service will be increased on specific routes including the 29/929 Dufferin, 504 King Streetcar, and a dedicated 829 Dufferin bus that will be a direct non-stop route from Dufferin Station to the Dufferin Gate Loop. More information about the TTC’s service for FIFA please visit the following link Take the TTC to FIFA World Cup 2026™
- City of Toronto Traffic Agents will be stationed at Springhurst Ave and Jameson Ave
- Paid Duty Toronto Police Officers will be stationed at Springhurst Ave and Dufferin St
From June 12th to July 2nd restrictions normally in place for the CNE will be in place in the South Parkdale community. Springhurst Ave between Jameson Ave and Dufferin St will be converted to a one-way street going Westbound. Parking on residential streets will only be available to local permit parking pass holders. More information on South Parkdale parking restrictions from June 12th to July 2nd is included below.
Additionally, between June 12th and July 19th there will be turn restrictions at the following intersections (TTC Vehicles Excepted):
- King St W and Close Ave Westbound Left Turn Prohibited 7am – 10pm
- King St W and Jameson Ave Eastbound Left Turn Prohibited 7am – 10pm
- King St W and Dufferin St Eastbound Left Turn Prohibited 7am – 10pm
- Springhurst Ave and Jameson Ave Westbound Left Turn Prohibited 7am – 9am and 3:30pm – 6:30pm Monday to Friday
From June 10th to July 19th (the remainder of the FIFA Tournament):
- There will be No Stopping on both the North and South of King St W between Jameson Ave and Dufferin St 7am – 10am and 12pm to 11:59pm
- There will be No Parking on both sides of King St W between Jameson Ave and Dufferin St 10am – 12pm
For the most up to date information on the FIFA World Cup 2026, please visit https://torontofwc26.ca/ - the Moving Around Toronto During the FIFA World Cup 2026™ webpage includes all key mobility related information.
Parking Sign Definitions:
- Springhurst Ave between Jameson Ave and Dufferin St will be converted to a one-way street going Westbound
Permit Parking Changes (24hr permit parking):
- Cowan Ave Even side permit parking to be permitted between 12am – 11:59pm between Southern end of Cowan Ave and 95m South of Queen St W
- Dunn Ave Even side permit parking to be permitted between 12am – 11:59pm between Springhurst Ave and 225m South of King St W
- Elm Grove Odd side permit parking to be permitted between 12am – 11:59pm between King St W and 61m South of Queen St W
- Fort Rouille both sides permit parking to be permitted between 12am – 11:59pm between Southern end of Fort Rouille to 36.5m South of Springhurst Ave
- Gwynne Ave Odd side permit parking to be permitted between 12am – 11:59pm between King St W and Milky Way
- Melbourne Ave Even side permit parking to be permitted between 12am – 11:59pm between Cowan Ave and Dufferin St
- Spencer Ave Odd side permit parking to be permitted between 12am – 11:59pm between Southern end of Spencer Ave and 99.5m South of King St W
- Springhurst Ave Even side permit parking to be permitted between 12am – 11:59pm between Jameson Ave and Dufferin St
- Temple Ave Odd side permit parking to be permitted between 12am – 11:59pm between Tyndall Ave and Dufferin St
- Thorburn Ave Odd side permit parking to be permitted between 12am – 11:59pm between Tyndall Ave and Dufferin St
- Tyndall Ave Odd side permit parking to be permitted between 12am – 11:59pm between Southern end of Tyndall Ave and Thorburn Ave
No Parking anytime on the following streets:
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- West side of Dufferin St between Queen St W and King St W
- East side of Dufferin St 15m North of Springhurst Ave and Queen St W
- Both sides of King St W between Dufferin St and Jameson Ave
No Standing anytime on the following streets:
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- West side of Dufferin St between Springhurst Ave and Thorburn Ave
- South side of Springhurst Ave between Dunn Ave and Dufferin St
- North side of Temple Ave between Tyndall Ave and Dufferin St
- North side of Thorburn Ave between Tyndall Ave and Dufferin St
- West side of Tyndall Ave between Springhurst Ave and Thorburn Ave
- Both sides of Tyndall Ave between Thorburn Ave and King St W
