City-Wide News
2025 Maintenance Leaf Program
Leaf collection is weather-dependent and typically starts in mid-November once most leaves have fallen. This year, the mild fall weather delayed the start by about a week, so operations may continue into the second week of December. The program usually runs three to four weeks, though timelines may shift depending on weather—for example, early winter storms may require adjustments.
Transportation Services collects fallen leaves from the public right-of-way, including roads, boulevards, ditches, and culverts. Collection does not include leaves that fall on private property. Fallen leaves can block storm drains and contribute to localized flooding, so collection from public spaces helps keep streets and surrounding areas safe and functional. Residents are also reminded not to rake or place leaves onto roads or sidewalks, as this can create safety hazards.
More information, including collection schedules and set-out guidelines, is available on the City’s website at www.toronto.ca/yardwaste.
Ward 4 news
29C & 929 Dufferin Night Bus
Please note that since the Royal Winter Fair ended last week, the 29C and 329 Dufferin (Night) bus routes have been operating via Manitoba Drive. The current routing adjustment allows World Cup-related upgrades at BMO Field and other construction along Princess Boulevard to proceed, while maintaining connections to GO Transit and the Princes’ Gates Loop.
The current routing is expected to be in place until grounds fully close for planned World Cup preparations in April, when 29C and 329 Dufferin buses will revert to typical summer routing – earlier than usual. The TTC expects this routing to be in place until September 2026, when regular routing on these two routes resumes.
Weather Winter Together
Snowfall and high winds are expected on Thursday and may extend into the weekend. Road temperatures are warm and most snowfall is likely to melt on contact, but salters are located across Toronto for a faster response if the snow starts to stick to the pavement and sidewalks.
Learn more about the City’s winter plan, stay updated on winter operations and find everything you need to make the most of the season at toronto.ca/winter.
Q: How can I get around during the storm?
A: If travel is necessary during the forecasted snowfall and high winds, please take it slow, leave extra time and consider taking public transit as there could be slippery conditions and poor visibility. Follow @TTCNotices or check ttc.ca for updates on service changes.
Q: What should I do if the power goes out?
A: Before the storm begins, charge your devices and have flashlights ready. If your power goes out, consider keeping refrigerators closed, staying away from downed power lines, and checking Toronto Hydro’s Outage Map for updates.
Q: What should I do if I see a safety hazard, such as a fallen tree branch?
A:City crews will respond to hazards to public safety or property caused by damaged trees, including roads that need to be cleared. Contact 311 to report fallen branches or other hazards.
1499-1501 Queen St W & 91 Beaty Avenue Development Pre-Application Meeting
PARC is hosting an in-person community meeting wherein they will present their proposal to redevelop their properties at 1499-1501 Queen Street West and 91 Beaty Avenue to accommodate affordable housing, gathering and support space.
The proposal includes the retention of the historic facades of 1499-1501 Queen Street and the construction of a 10-storey mixed-use building at 1499 Queen West containing 3 storeys of resident and community gathering and support space and 7-storeys of housing above, and a 7-storey residential building at 1501 Queen West. A total of approximately 144 residential units are proposed within the redevelopment. For more information on PARC, please see their website https://parc.on.ca/
The in-person meeting will be held on Thursday, December 4th, 5 PM to 6:30 PM in the second floor Auditorium at PARC (1499 Queen St West).
PARC’s Architects will provide a presentation on the proposal and will be available, along with their Planning, Heritage and Transportation Consultants and Councillor Gord Perks, for a Q&A about the proposal.
21-29 Oakmount Rd. & 26-36 Mountview Ave Community Consultation Meeting on Dec 1
The City has received a Zoning By-law Amendment application for 21-29 Oakmount Rd. & 26-36 Mountview Ave. and resultantly City Planning has scheduled an in-person Community Consultation Meeting for the evening of December 1st at 6pm.
Date: Monday, December 1, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Location: Auditorium in Western Technical Commercial School located at 125 Evelyn Crescent, Toronto, ON M6P 3J7
A plan has been proposed to permit residential rental buildings in the form of two towers of 41 storeys and 39 storeys over a shared 6 storey podium, containing 873 residential units (including 11 rental replacement units), 537 bike parking spaces, and 78 vehicle parking spaces (including 10 for visitors). Next month's meeting, consisting of a short presentation of the proposal by City Planning Staff, followed by a presentation from the applicant, and concluding with a Q&A session, will allow you to view the proposal and share your thoughts.
Councillor Perks, City Planning staff, and the applicant will be in attendance to help answer any questions that may arise.
Further information on the project and what is being proposed can be found on the City's Application Information Centre website here: http://www.toronto.ca/26MountviewAve.
Reminder: Help Shape the Western Beaches Public Realm Plan
The City is looking for public input on the proposed big moves for the Western Beaches Public Realm Plan. Provide feedback on the draft recommendations by completing the online survey.
The survey closes on December 8, 2025.
The Western Beaches comprises a four kilometer stretch of waterfront, parks and trails, and communities between the mouth of the Humber River and the eastern edge of Marilyn Bell Park. This Public Realm Plan will provide a renewed vision for the Western Beaches, including recommendations and priorities for improvements, that reflects the changing conditions, current priorities and community needs.
Learn more about this process and how to get involved on the project webpage: Waterfront Revitalization – Western Beaches Public Realm Plan – City of Toronto.
