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Preparing for potential flooding
This week’s rainfall, combined with melting snow and the frozen ground, creates the potential for flooding. City crews have been inspecting and clearing catch basins in low-lying areas to help prevent roads from flooding. If safe to do so, residents should clear catch basins in front of their homes of debris and snow, and check that their home’s downspouts are not blocked and are draining properly away from foundation walls. Find more information on the City’s Basement Flooding webpage.
Bylaw update for Accessible Parking Permit holders
To improve the availability of important on-street parking spaces for those with accessibility needs, the City of Toronto has approved a bylaw change that limits Accessible Parking Permit holders to passenger and commercial vehicles that are no heavier than 3,000 kilograms (e.g. buses) and no longer than 5.2 metres (e.g. buses, RVs or campers). These bylaw changes were adopted by Toronto City Council in December 2024 and are now in effect. Find more information on the City’s Accessible Parking Permits webpage.
Reminder: Vacant Home Tax Declaration
Do you own a house or condo in Toronto? If yes, then you need to let the City know if it was occupied or vacant by declaring its occupancy status every year. Even if you reside at your property. The Vacant Home Tax (VHT) program works to increase the availability and affordability of housing in our city. It does this by encouraging people who own homes that are kept empty to make these vacant properties available for rent or for sale, helping to make sure all homes are lived in.
You can make your 2024 declaration quickly and easily online at toronto.ca/VacantHomeTax. Or you can call 311 if you need assistance. You can also visit a Tax and Utility counter at City Hall or one of the civic centres to make your declaration. The City will be mailing more information about the VHT program to all residential property owners in November. The deadline to make a declaration for the 2024 calendar year is April 30, 2025. But don’t wait for the deadline, declare soon.
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Family Skate Time at Coca Cola Coliseum
Artists in Flux 2: Empowerment
ARTISTS IN FLUX held in Parkdale this past November was a grassroots initiative led by the Parkdale Residents Association (PRA) to help artists navigate affordability challenges, build support networks, and foster cultural resilience.
ARTISTS IN FLUX 2: EMPOWERMENT shifts the focus to action. Organized by the PRA, this free event provides artists with practical strategies for making a living from their passion. Attendees will connect with successful Parkdale artists, engage directly with funders, and participate in hands-on portfolio-building sessions, ensuring they leave with actionable steps toward sustainability.
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, March 9, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location: Parkdale Library – Basement Auditorium
Address: 1303 Queen St. W., Toronto
Click here to RSVP
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Greenest City: Parkdale Seedy Sunday & Ecofair 2025
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
We're excited to announce our upcoming Parkdale Seedy Sunday event on March 30, 2025, at the Parkdale Library! We need enthusiastic volunteers to help make the day a success. Volunteers are needed for a variety of roles, including set-up, seed packing, leading kids' activities, managing the welcome table, and tear-down at the end of the day. Whether you're passionate about gardening, enjoy working with kids, or just want to be part of a fun community event, we’d love to have you on board. Sign up today and help us make this year’s Seedy Sunday unforgettable!
What is Seedy Sunday?
Our Parkdale Seedy Sunday 2025 will be a vibrant celebration of seeds, sustainability, and community. This annual event brings together gardeners, seed savers, and green organizations to exchange, trade, and share a wide variety of seeds. Whether you're looking for native plants, pollinator-friendly varieties, or edible seeds, you'll find treasures to take home and nurture in your garden.
At Parkdale Seedy Sunday, we celebrate the critical role seeds play in food production and biodiversity. We are passionate about preserving heirloom seeds and promoting the growth of plants that support our environment. It's an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experts, and contribute to a sustainable future.
Event Highlights:
• Exchange and trade native, edible, and pollinator seeds
• Discover heirloom and rare seed varieties
• Interactive educational tables on sustainable gardening and seed-saving
• Eco-friendly product vendors showcasing green solutions
• Fun kids' activities and family-friendly entertainment
• Connect with local green organizations and community gardeners
• Hands-on workshops and activities for all ages
Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, this event is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge of plants and make a positive impact on your local ecosystem.
We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in the joy of gardening, seed saving, and a greener future!
Contact:
email: [email protected]
cell: 437-522-2070
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