Councillor canvasses budget feedback
Most of the East York residents who attended the meeting last week seemed to think that it’s necessary to raise taxes to meet what Councillor Janet Davis said is the demonstrated need.
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Parents like proposed curbs on outdoor smoking
Not only are some East York parents worried about their kids picking up butts off the ground, they are concerned for the health of their children. Another East York mom, Kerry, said she thinks that smokers shouldn’t be smoking where a large group of people are nearby.
Outdoor smoking ban proposal gets mixed reviews
Smoking on patios might soon be a thing of the past. The Toronto Board of Health recently made recommendations to city council to increase the restrictions of the general city smoking ban to include public spaces such as parks, beaches and patios.
Baby boot camp keeps moms in fighting trim
“It is similar to the rest of our classes because we don’t take it easy on (the mothers) just because they’ve given birth,” said Victoria Wickett. “They can stand a workout and most of them are pretty tough. It’s a lot more strength building. We don’t do so much cardio in that class though, because the mothers do have the kids with them.”
Butterflies take flight in IMAX film at Science Centre
“When you start to focus in on this creature you realize just how amazing their life cycle is. You really feel like you’re a part of a great scientific journey,” said Mike Slee, the film’s director and co-writer.
Bridgepoint bridges to future with new hospital
“We have a whole new hospital that’s hugely more capable of providing for the complex healthcare needs of these patients,” said Marian Walsh, “and enabling us to provide much more intensive rehabilitation in a building that’s been designed for that.”
Withrow Park earmarked for upgrade
“The idea of these preliminary meetings is to find out what people are interested in having, seeing what that wish list would cost and seeing where the money can be found.” – City of Toronto senior landscape architect Alex Mut
East york runners on the move
“A lot of people who have joined us have said that they have seen us running on the street… so they see us and want to join.” – Becca Miller-Marans, East York Toronto Runners organizer
City snowplows sent out to clear East York roads
The much anticipated snow storm hit Toronto Friday morning and as expected, driving in the city was a challenge. In East York, many of the main roads were plowed every few hours, but the residential streets were left snow covered for most of the day.
New art barn at Dawes Road ‘confusing’: residents
At the corner of Dawes Road and Victoria Park Avenue, a nearly completed barn-like structure stands at the centre of a small island of grass.
The structure, installed under the city of Toronto’s public art program, pays homage to the older days of the area when this corner of East York was all farm land, not a busy urban intersection.