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Winter Recreation Programming – Create a new account and a wish list
The City officially launched a new registration and booking system that includes a ‘wish list.’ The new feature will reduce the time it takes to register and eliminate the need to search for available programs on the spot.
Residents are encouraged to explore the new system and create their new account before registration begins. Anyone wishing to participate in winter recreation programs must have a new account when they register.
To help residents plan and prepare to register for programs next month, the City of Toronto has published a full list of its winter recreation programming.
Registration for the City’s winter recreation programs begins at 7 a.m. on the following dates:
- Tuesday, December 3 – Etobicoke York and Toronto and East York
- Wednesday, December 4 – North York and Scarborough
New this winter, Older Adult programs will be available for early registration at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 26.
Residents can learn more about registration dates, programs and registration information on the City’s website
Registration Support
For in-person registration guidance, five community centre locations will be offering support, including Masaryk-Cowan Community Recreation Centre from 7 a.m. to noon on Tuesday December 3.
Residents who need help preparing for registration can call 416-396-7378, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Extended call centre hours will be available in advance of December registration dates including Monday, December 2, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both registration days.
Discount for Adult programs
Participants 60 years of age and older receive a 50 per cent discount on the regular price of adult recreation programs excluding private, semi-private and small group lessons. For more information about free programs and other subsidies for recreation programs, visit the City’s webpage.
311 Toronto awareness and usage survey 🏙️
The City of Toronto wants to understand how residents, business owners and visitors to Toronto use 311 and what barriers they might face. Whether you use 311 Toronto or just learned about the services, provide your feedback to help make 311 more accessible and inclusive for everyone. Complete the survey by Wednesday, December 4 at https://cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/311AwarenessUsageSurvey.
Help shape public parking in Toronto 🅿️
The City of Toronto is developing a comprehensive plan to modernize our approach to parking both on-street and in parking lots. Have your say and help shape the future of public parking for years to come. Complete the online survey by Tuesday, November 26 and find more information on the City’s Strategic Parking Framework webpage.
Supporting homeowners with home energy improvements 🍃
The Home Energy Loan Program (HELP) makes it easy and affordable for homeowners to pay for energy efficient home improvements over time and access incentives to reduce costs. Once funding is approved, homeowners can hire the contractor of their choice and complete their renovations. There are various programs and initiatives the City of Toronto offers to homeowners on the pathway to net zero. Find more information on the City’s Better Homes: Green Resources for Residents webpage.
2025 Waste Collection Schedules and Waste Management Guide
Please check the last page of your latest utility bill for your 2025 collection schedule. If you do not receive utility bills to your home or are not scheduled to receive your utility bill by the end of the year, your schedule is being mailed to you separately. All residents should have received their collection schedules by the end of December.
The 2025 collection schedules will also be available online and via the lookup tool and TOwaste App as of January 1. Schedules with larger print and icons have also been created and can be requested by contacting 311.
Each household will also be receiving a Waste Management Guide, which will be mailed beginning in late November. Please look out for this item and hold onto it for reference throughout 2025.
More information is available at toronto.ca/waste-guide-schedules.
It’s Fall Yard Waste Season!
The City of Toronto collects yard waste on garbage day from mid-March to mid-December and allows the City to divert approximately 90,000 tonnes of yard waste away from landfill each year.
To help make yard waste collection safe and efficient, there are requirements for what types of containers can be used to set out your yard waste and what size and how heavy they can be. Paper yard waste bags are the preferred method for yard waste disposal, but rigid open-top containers that meet size requirements and are not overfilled are also accepted. For more information, visit toronto.ca/YardWaste.
Reminder: Shape the future of Toronto facilities and parks
Share your feedback on Toronto’s recreation facilities and parks in an online survey, virtual meeting or in-person event from now until December.
Find details at toronto.ca/ParksAndFacilitiesPlans
Vacant Home Tax 2024 declaration period opens
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.
Exhibition Place Community Liaison Consultation
This meeting is organized by the CEO of Exhibition Place, Don Boyle, to provide updates.
Date: Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Enercare Centre, Salon 102
If you are not able to attend the meeting in person, you can join the meeting via the zoom meeting link or call to one of the dial in numbers below.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82308152664?pwd=Ei9rphZ45AiBalLOlx0AMg0j5tlvtE.1
Meeting ID: 823 0815 2664
Passcode: 0
Dial by your location
- +1 647 558 0588 Canada
- +1 647 374 4685 Canada
Ward 4
Baby Point Gates Annual Open House
The Baby Point Gates Business Improvement Area (BIA) is getting ready to start the holiday season with its highly anticipated Baby It’s Cold Outside celebration on Saturday, November 23rd from 10am until 4pm.
This festive gathering takes place in the charming Baby Point Gates neighbourhood and is sure to warm the hearts of both residents and visitors. The event offers a variety of fun activities for all ages. Local businesses will open their doors and invite everyone to check out what they have to offer, with exclusive discounts available. It’s a great opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping while supporting local merchants. There will be cookie decorating, prizes, photo opportunities, and as you stroll through the neighbourhood you will be serenaded by carolers. Don’t forget about the tasty seasonal treats and warm drinks from food vendors. For kids, there will be visits from Santa Claus himself where they can share their Christmas wishes. There will be plenty of family-friendly activities to keep everyone entertained. And who knows? You might even catch a glimpse of Santa’s mischievous pal, The Grinch!
Committee of Adjustment Application 1229 Queen Street West
The applicant has filed an application to alter the existing two-storey building (Community Centre) by constructing stepped four to seven-storey additions. This altered mixed-use building will contain an expansion of healthcare services and there will be a total number of 55 affordable residential dwelling units within the building on this lot. Also, to reduce the required parking spaces to 14 parking spaces (located at grade abutting Milkyway Lane). No visitor parking spaces will be provided.
This alteration requires a Committee of Adjustment Minor variance. The site still requires Site Plan application approval.
The Committee of Adjustment Minor Variance request will be heard on Wednesday, November 20th.
As Councillor Perks appoints citizens to the Committee of Adjustment to make decisions on minor variances and, on the advice of the Integrity Commissioner, Councillor Perks cannot attempt to influence a member's decision on an application. He does not communicate with the panel members at committee or through written comment about the application.
The Committee of Adjustment process does offer an opportunity for the public to participate in the process. Community members have an opportunity to comment on the application at the virtual Committee of Adjustment hearing.
View the full public meeting notice here.
Developments
*NEW MEETING DATE* 138 Dowling Ave Pre-Application Community Meeting
It has come to our attention that there was a clerical error in the notice delivered to local residents' homes which listed the incorrect timing of the October 8th pre-application meeting for 138 Dowling Ave. This resulted in a number of residents missing the meeting. At our request, the applicant will hold another meeting for those interested. Details below.
Date: Tuesday, November 19 2024 at 6:00pm
Link to register:
https://toronto.webex.com/weblink/register/rea1d8205235361a045727e1f10e3aabe
The applicant is proposing a 14-storey residential building with a mix of 1, 2, 3 bedroom units and studios with approximately 49% 1 bedrooms. They have been working with Planning staff and are hosting this meeting at the request of our office.
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