City-Wide News
CampTO registration opens
The City of Toronto offers 185 summer day camp programs for children and youth aged four to 16 across the city. Camps range from general interest to more specialized programs. Families can begin to plan out their summer and build their wishlists ahead of registration at 7 a.m. on:
- Tuesday, March 24 – Early Local Registration opens for eligible local residents living near Free Centres offering CampTO programs.
- Tuesday, March 31 – General registration opens for all CampTO programs across the city.
This year, there are 35 Free Centres participating in Early Local Registration - check ahead of time to see whether you are eligible to participate. Find all programs, dates and locations on the City’s Online Registration and Booking System.
Tenant Rights Survey
Residents are encouraged to participate in the Tenant Rights & Legal Knowledge Survey.
Powered by the Regent Park Neighbourhood Association, funded by the Department of Justice Canada, and community partners, the Empowered Tenants Project aims to identify gaps in access to tenant rights information and housing support services.
If you live in the City of Toronto and are a:
- renter
- roommate
- subletter
We want to hear your experiences navigating tenant right and resources available for tenants. Just a few minutes of your time can help us improve tenant rights, education and advocacy.
Survey details: https://www.surveyhero.com/c/ETP2026
- 📝 Short survey (17 questions)
- 🌎 Available in 13 languages
- 🔒 Confidential responses used only for research, education, and advocacy
- 🎁 Participants who sign up for updates will be entered into a draw to win one of ten $50 gift cards
📅 Survey deadline: March 30, 2026
Your input will help shape:
- Tenant rights workshops
- Public legal education tools
- Advocacy to strengthen tenant protections and rights.
👉 Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share it with your networks.
Ward 4 news
3286-3316 Dundas St W Staff Report to Toronto East York Community Council
On April 1, 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council will be reviewing TE31.2 - 3286, 3290, 3296, 3298, 3300, 3308 and 3316 Dundas Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report – Approval.
This application proposes an 11-storey mixed-use building containing 191 residential units (including 6 rental replacement units), retail on the ground floor, 212 bicycle parking spaces, and 99 vehicle parking spaces.
A Community Consultation Meeting was held on November 6th, 2025, by City Planning staff with Councillor Perks and the developer in attendance as well.
Following a review of the application, City Planning Staff recommend approval of the application as the proposal represents a suitable level of intensification in the Mixed Use Areas along the Avenue and provides a mix of new housing units. Further, the main street character of Dundas Street West is supported by providing retail uses at grade and public realm improvements. Staff have worked with the applicant to address some of the key community issues around privacy of adjacent neighbourhood to the north, refinements to the rear of the site facing the laneway, and public realm improvement.
The full report is available on-line at https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285223.pdf.
Further information on the application can be found here: Application Information Centre - 3286 - 3316 DUNDAS ST W.
At this time, Councillor Perks will be supporting staff's recommendation to approve this application.
This item will be heard on April 1st at Toronto East York Community Council. The meeting will be conducted with members participating remotely and/or in person at Toronto City Hall Council Chambers.
To speak to the Community Council, please register by e-mail to [email protected] or by phone at 416-392-7033. Members of the public who register to speak will be provided with instructions on how to participate in the meeting.
3459-3461 Dundas St W Community Meeting and Staff Report to Toronto East York Community Council
On April 1, 2026, Toronto and East York Community Council will be reviewing TE31.4 - 3459 and 3461 Dundas Street West - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report – Approval.
This application proposes a 7-storey mixed-use building containing 45 residential, retail on the ground floor, and 9 bicycle parking spaces.
A Community Consultation Meeting was held on September 3rd, 2025, by City Planning staff with Councillor Perks and the developer in attendance as well.
Following a review of the application, City Planning Staff recommend approval of the application as the proposal represents a suitable level of intensification in the Mixed Use Areas along the Avenue and provides a mix of new housing units. Further, the main street character of Dundas Street West is supported by providing retail uses at grade and public realm improvements. Staff have worked with the applicant to address some of the key community issues including the privacy of the adjacent neighbourhood to the south, refinements to public right-of-way and the desire for retail space on site.
The full report is available on-line at toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-285180.pdf.
Further information on the application can be found here: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-details/?id=5591323&pid=491791&title=3459-3461-DUNDAS-ST-W.
At this time, Councillor Perks will be supporting staff's recommendation to approve this application.
This item will be heard on April 1st at Toronto East York Community Council. The meeting will be conducted with members participating remotely and/or in person at Toronto City Hall Council Chambers.
To speak to the Community Council, please register by e-mail to [email protected] or by phone at 416-392-7033. Members of the public who register to speak will be provided with instructions on how to participate in the meeting.
TTC closures this weekend
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Affected segment: Kipling to Jane stations
Regular subway service will resume on Sunday, March 29 at approximately 8 a.m.
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Affected segment: Jane to Ossington stations
Regular subway service will resume on Monday, March 30 at approximately 6 a.m.
Reason for Closure
Planned signal work as part of ongoing state‑of‑good‑repair maintenance. While most maintenance occurs after the end of service each night, the TTC continues to require early nightly and weekend closures to complete this work safely and efficiently.
Shuttle Buses Operating
Shuttle buses will operate between the stations for the duration of the closure.
- All stations within the closure area will otherwise remain open for PRESTO services and connections to surface routes.
Wheel-Trans and Accessible Service
Wheel-Trans service will be available for any customer requiring assistance. TTC staff will be available to help customers arrange accessible transportation.
505 Dundas Streetcar Transit Priority Measures
To support the increased frequency of the 505 Dundas streetcar service, the City and TTC will adjust existing parking and turning regulations along Dundas Street. These changes will provide additional road capacity during peak hours, improving traffic flow along the corridor and enabling more reliable transit service. Please see the complete notice for updated parking regulations.
Road Closure at Exhibition Place
Please see the below for Road Closure Plan for Saturday March 28 for Exhibition Place.
Two Extraordinary Women with neighbourhood connections — plus some Canadian history
Here’s an opportunity to learn about two remarkable women, Jean Lumb, who ran a grocery store in the Junction and went on to receive the Order of Canada, and Foon Hay Lum, separated from her husband by Canadian immigration policies for 30 years, who finally got to Canada at age 50, settled in Parkdale and lived until she was 111. We are screening the documentaryExclusion: Beyond the Silence at the Revue Cinema on Sunday, March 29, 12:30 pm about two of their granddaughters' efforts to learn their grandmothers’ stories. The film will be followed by a discussion with Helen Lee, Foon Hay Lum’s granddaughter who lives in Parkdale, and Arlene Chan, Jean Lumb’s daughter who spent her early years in the Junction. The event is part of the Extraordinary Women series presented by Back Lane Studios, a neighbourhood not-for-profit.
Time: Sunday, March 29, 12:30 pm.
Place: The Revue Cinema
Tickets: By voluntary donation at BLS-Exclusion.eventbrite.com, revuecinema.ca or at the door.
Youth Soccer Program at Lamport Stadium
A free youth soccer program is taking place this spring and summer at Lamport Stadium (1155 King St West) in Ward 9.
Through NYFC Community Club, we are launching KickBack – a free, youth-led soccer initiative designed to promote inclusion, mental wellness, and leadership through sport. The program will run weekly from May 2026 to August 2026, is open to youth ages 10–17, at no cost to families.
The registration form for youth to register can be found here: https://forms.gle/5BcEMDXXpXKPdDaH6
