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Dear Ward 24 Residents,

Today at 11 a.m., Mayor Tory made an announcement providing an update on the City of Toronto’s safe re-opening of City buildings and the transition to a hybrid model for Council and Committee meetings.

Re-opening for counter services:

Beginning on February 22 City Hall, North York Civic Centre, Scarborough Civic Centre, Etobicoke Civic Centre, York Civic Centre and East York Civic Centre will be open for a number of in-person counter services, including payments for property taxes, utilities and parking violations, construction permits, tree permit applications and COVID-19 rapid screening kits for small and medium-sized businesses. Some services will require booking an appointment in advance while others will operate on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Visitors to City Hall and civic centres will be welcomed by greeters to assist with wayfinding and to answer questions. The Metro Hall Early Learning & Child Care Centre and Employment and Social Services offices will continue operation at Metro Hall.

Re-opening for office staff:

Starting on February 22, the City will also begin the return of office workers to City offices and work locations. City staff will return under a hybrid model and offices will be open to allow for maximum capacity based on occupational health and safety guidelines including physical distancing. Some of the health and safety measures already in place include ensuring physical distancing, universal wearing of masks, increased sanitization and enhanced cleaning protocols, improved ventilation in buildings, mandatory daily screening and mandatory vaccinations for all staff.

Re-opening for meetings with public:

Also starting March 21, members of the public will begin to be able to access public areas (beyond the counters) at City Hall and civic centres. This will also allow City Councillors to invite members of the public to meetings in offices, while ensuring all occupational health and safety measures, including physical distancing, are maintained. Staff may attend these meetings in-person or virtually.

City Council and Committee meetings:

Beginning March 21, City Council and Committee meetings will begin the transition to a hybrid model which will allow for members of Council to attend meetings either virtually or in-person.

The health and safety of residents, businesses and City staff remain key priorities in all re-opening plans. All provincial, public health and occupational health and safety regulations and guidelines will be followed. As provincial, public health and occupational health and safety regulations and guidelines evolve, corresponding updates to City services and operating hours will be posted on the COVID-19: Changes to City Services webpage: www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news/affected-city-services/.

I am also taking this opportunity to remind residents the City offers many options for accessing its services online, through the new mobile app for 311 Toronto and MyToronto Pay – which offers online payment options for property tax and utility bills. The City continues to invest in service improvements to provide residents, businesses and visitors access to services where and how they wish to access them, which includes easier access across multiple channels and more self-serve options.

This is an exciting and important time and we look forward to opening our door to the staff and the public. 

I hope you and all of your family remain safe and well during COVID,

All my Best,

Paul

Dear Neighbours,

I hope that you and your families are safe and healthy during these challenging times. Let’s continue to protect each other and reduce the spread of COVID-19 by getting vaccinated, limiting in-person contacts, maintaining physical distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when ill.

I would like to remind everyone that self-care is key, and it is important to prioritize your well-being. Make sure to stay active, drink water, connect with loved ones for support over the phone or virtually and reflect on your thoughts and feelings. Remember local Mental Health supports and services can be accessed online here.

Given the threat posed by the COVID-19 Omicron variant, there is a critical need for all eligible residents to get their first, second and third “booster” doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. Learn about why, how, and where to get vaccinated on the City’s COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage. 

SnowTO Update

The City is prepared for a forecasted snowfall of approximately 25 cm of snow beginning Wednesday evening and will prioritize the safety and movement of residents and emergency vehicles, with salting and plowing of roads, sidewalks and bike lanes Thank you for your ongoing patience and understanding.

311 service requests for snow-related issues will continue to be available – even during this week’s expected snowfall – and can be made on the 311 Toronto mobile app, on the City’s website at toronto.ca/311 or by calling 311. Please follow up with my office should your issue not be addressed in the suggested timeframe: councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca or 416-396-7222.

More information on the City’s ice and snow response plan is available at toronto.ca/snow.

You can also refer to the City’s PlowTO map to track real-time locations of plows, sidewalk plows and salt trucks and identify which roads have been serviced by winter snow clearing vehicles and crews, at toronto.ca/plowto.

COVID-19 Update

NEW: 12,500 new COVID-19 vaccination appointments now available including 7,000 appointments for kids. Today at 8 a.m., Toronto Public Health (TPH) will release 12,500 new vaccination appointments for City of Toronto-run immunization clinics. The appointments, booked on the provincial booking system, are available between Thursday, February 3 and Saturday, February 19. There are 7,000 appointments available for residents five to 11 years of age and 5,500 appointments for residents 12 years of age and older. Book now at www.toronto.ca/covid19.

NEW: Scarborough Health Network x Scarborough Ontario Health Team Pop-up Clinics

Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute:

Where: 2450 Birchmount Road

When: Saturday, February 5 from 10am to 3pm

What: 18+ Pfizer & Moderna Boosters and Ages 12+ (1^st & 2^nd doses)

Walk-in or book online at ScarbVaccine.ca today!

David and Mary Thomson Collegiate Institute:

Where: 125 Brockley Drive

When: Sunday, February 6

 What: Pediatric dose for Kids 5-11 (1st & 2nd doses) – 9-11 a.m. | 18+ Boosters and Ages 12+ (1st & 2nd doses) – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Walk-in or book online at ScarbVaccine.ca today!

REMINDER: SHN VaxFacts Clinic! SHN is also encouraging families to utilize SHN’s VaxFacts service – a confidential, judgment-free resource. The clinic gives parents, families and vaccine-hesitant individuals the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one phone call with an experienced SHN doctor, ask their questions, and make an informed decision. The VaxFacts Clinic is free to use and only takes seconds to book an appointment at shn.ca/vaxfacts.

REMINDER: Walk-ins are now available at City-run vaccine clinics! To continue to encourage residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19, all five City-run immunization clinics are now welcoming walk-ins for first, second, third and paediatric doses of COVID-19 vaccines. City-run clinics are open Monday to Friday, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for walk-ins and booked appointments. Visit www.toronto.ca/covid19 for more information.

Toronto is in modified Step 3 of the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen, effective January 31 at 12:01am. Review the Guide for Toronto Residents and the City’s COVID-19: Changes to City Services for the latest information of public health measures and city services.

City of Toronto COVID-19 Case & Vaccination Update: (Data as of February 2, 2022) Case status and vaccination dose data can be found on the City’s reporting platform.

• 762 – Newly Reported COVID-19 Cases
• 7,880 – Total number of Active COVID-19 Cases
• 530 – Hospitalized Cases (Cumulative) 
• 278,219 – Number of COVID-19 Cases in Toronto (Cumulative)
• 268,802 – Number of Recovered COVID-19 Cases in Toronto
• 4,085 – Number of COVID-19 Fatal Cases in Toronto
• 6,559,444 COVID-19 – Vaccine doses administered in Toronto

Book your 1^st, 2^nd or Booster (3^rd) COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment TODAY:

• City of Toronto run mass immunization clinics
• School Immunization Programs
• Scarborough Health Network Community Vaccine Clinics
• COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations
• FH Health x Toronto Zoo Vaccine Clinic for Booster Appointments

Where to get accurate COVID-19 information:

• City of Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage
• COVID-19 Vaccination Receipt Download
• SHN VaxFacts Clinic or contact vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca or 416-438-2911 ext. 5738.
• City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Location Map
• City of Toronto’s Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan
• Vaccine Coverage by Neighbourhood in the City of Toronto
• Public Health Agency of Canada – The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines
• COVID-19 Assessment Centres, Pop-Ups and Mobile Testing.

Community Update

NEW: Share your ideas to help build the 2022 Ontario Budget! You can share your ideas by taking this survey before February 11, 2022 or send a written submission by email or mail. Learn more on how you can share your feedback online here.

NEW: TTCriders – Keep Scarborough Connected Report! A new report from transit user group TTCriders warns that the majority of Scarborough RT users are not aware that Line 3 will close permanently in 2023. The group is calling for urgent action to prevent Scarborough residents getting stuck on replacement shuttle buses for 7+ years before a planned subway replacement opens. Read the Keep Scarborough Connected report here.

NEW: Toronto City Council approves year-one implementation plan for SafeTO. Toronto City Council has approved the year-one implementation plan for SafeTO: Toronto’s 10 Year Community Safety and Well-Being Plan. SafeTO is the City of Toronto’s new and bold approach to community safety that focuses on creating a culture of prevention through collaboration with the community, other orders of government and community safety organizations.

NEW: Toronto City Council supports community-led solution to respond to mental health crisis calls. Today, Toronto City Council unanimously approved implementing the City of Toronto’s Community Crisis Support Service pilots, including the selection of four community partners who will deliver the service to be piloted in four areas of the city, starting this spring and summer.

REMINDER: Scarborough Golf Club Road Safety Improvements: Ellesmere Rd to Kingston Rd

On February 10, 2022, City of Toronto staff will host a Virtual Public Consultation Meeting to invite residents to learn more and provide feedback on opportunities for cycling, pedestrian, motor vehicle operations and road safety upgrades on Scarborough Golf Club Road. The City is also seeking feedback on options for upgrades between Lawrence Avenue East and Kingston Road. Visit www.toronto.ca/sgcrroadsafety to register for the meeting, for more information about the complete streets model, key dates and updates related to the project.

Scarborough Health Network Foundation #LoveScarborough Campaign! Show your love to Scarborough and help SHN Foundation raise 100 million dollars to support our Scarborough hospitals. Scarborough is one of Canada’s most diverse communities and deserves the same innovative technology and updated facilities other Toronto hospitals offer. Visit www.lovescarborough.ca for more information and to donate today.

Scarborough Love Auction with Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities! The Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) is hosting a virtual auction from February 3rd to 6th. Proceeds support youth, seniors and those in the hospice/palliative care program. Visit the auction site here to register and begin bidding on February 3^rd. 

City of Toronto opens CaféTO registration for local restaurant and bar operators! Restaurant and bar operators interested in expanding their outdoor dining space into a curb lane and onto sidewalks in 2022 can now register for the CaféTO program. Visit www.toronto.ca/cafeto to learn more about the program and to register before the April 2^nd deadline.

Online applications for the new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program are now open. The provincial government program provides eligible businesses that are required to close or reduce capacity with rebate payments for up to 100 per cent of the property tax and energy costs they incur while subject to public health measures in response to the Omicron variant. To receive the grant, a small business must be required to close due to public health orders that took effect on January 5 and have fewer than 100 employees. Apply today.

Applications are now being accepted for the City of Toronto’s Cultural Festivals Funding Program! These funding programs represent a form of partnership with community-based organizations that contribute significantly to the goals in relation to community capacity, equitable access, well being, diversity, civic participation and civic cohesion. Applications for all streams will close February 11, 2022. Program information, eligibility and applications is available online at www.toronto.ca/culturegrants.

Applications are being accepted for the City of Toronto’s Retail Accelerator Program. Part of the Toronto Main Street Recovery and Rebuild Initiative, the new program provides access to retail training, advisory services and mentoring opportunities, as well as a micro grant of $10,000 to help retail businesses develop and expand. Apply by March 31, 2022.

Councillor Ainslie’s Community Survey is now open! Submit your feedback on the 2022 City Budget, City services and projects. Take the survey online here today!

Community Events

BGC East Scarborough x MAAT Youth Innovation & Cultural Centre Black History Month Trivia Evening

February 3, 2022 | 5pm to 7pm

Follow this link at 5pm on Thursday to play!

Newcomer Youth Engagement Program: StridesTO – Black History Month Kick Off (Online Event)

Thursday, February 3, 2022 | 4pm to 5pm

Send a Direct Message to @nyep_stridesto on Instagram for the Zoom link.

SBA: Cyber Breakfast Conference

February 3, 2022 | 9:15am to 10:00am

Register here.

SCHC Scarborough Love Auction

February 3-6, 2022

Visit the auction website for more details.

Virtual Public Consultation: Road Safety Improvements on Scarborough Golf Club Road

February 10, 2022 | 6:30pm to 8:00pm

Register at www.toronto.ca/sgcrroadsafety

Follow me on social media and/or visit my website for regular updates:

Twitter: @Ainslie_Ward24

Facebook: @cllrainslie

Instagram: @cllrainslie

www.paulainslie.com

You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca

All my Best,  

Paul

Dear Neighbours,

I hope that you and your families are safe and healthy during these challenging times. Let’s continue to protect each other and reduce the spread of COVID-19 by getting vaccinated, limiting in-person contacts, maintaining physical distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when ill.

I would like to remind everyone that self-care is key, and it is important to prioritize your wellbeing. Make sure to stay active, drink water, connect with loved ones for support over the phone or virtually and reflect on your thoughts and feelings. Remember local Mental Health supports and services can be accessed online here.

Given the threat posed by the COVID-19 Omicron variant, there is a critical need for all eligible residents to get their first, second and third “booster” doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. Learn about why, how, and where to get vaccinated on the City’s COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage. 

City of Toronto update on City services following winter storm

Yesterday, Toronto experienced a significant amount of snowfall throughout the day which impacted some City of Toronto services. As the City continues its snow clearing efforts, emergency services continue to be prioritized for the safety of Toronto residents.

The City’s emergency services are directly connected with Transportation Services Road Operations via the Emergency Operations Centre to ensure each emergency service has direct and timely access to snow clearing support to facilitate the response of ambulances, fire trucks and police vehicles.

Snow Clearing Update:

The City continues to clear snow from roads, sidewalks, bike lanes, multi-use trails, bus stops and pedestrian crossovers. Crews completed multiple rounds of plowing and salting overnight on expressways, major roads and local roads. Crews continue to plow all local roads. The City’s snow clearing operations will continue throughout Tuesday and Wednesday.

Solid Waste Management Services:

Crews are out today working to collect waste as regularly scheduled; however, due to the snow, delays are expected. Please put your waste out on your regularly scheduled collection day and leave it out until it’s collected. Please clear snow around bins, do not place bins behind or on snowbanks and ensure a clear path from your bin to the road. if possible, please hold onto any oversized and metal items until your next collection.

Parks, Forestry & Recreation:

Community centres that support child care, immunization clinics or social services will open, but all other centres remain closed today. Snow has been cleared from many outdoor rinks and this work will continue throughout the day. Earl Bales and Centennial Ski and Snowboard Centres are open today. Skaters can check the status of their rink online before heading out. Permit holders for outdoor ice rinks with bookings today should check the status of their rinks online or contact 416-396-7378.

Toronto Employment & Social Services (TESS):

In-person services are back to normal today. All three locations (Metro Hall, Scarborough Village and York Humber) are open today and operating at regular business hours 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Toronto Transit Commission:

The TTC continues to monitor the special weather statement issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada for the city of Toronto. The TTC has increased staff where available to accommodate additional service and are monitoring surface route disruptions. Follow @TTCNotices on Twitter for service updates or www.ttc.ca.

Libraries:

All Toronto Public Library branches remain closed today. More information is available on the Toronto Public Library website.

COVID-19 Update

NEW: Team Toronto has now administered third doses to more than 1.2 million Torontonians. This exciting milestone comes exactly one year after opening the first City of Toronto operated proof-of-concept immunization clinic on January 18, 2021. Team Toronto has also now administered a first dose of COVID-19 vaccine to 89.9 per cent of eligible Torontonians age 12 and older, with 87 per cent already having received two doses, and 51 per cent of eligible children age five to 11 receiving their first dose. This work is continuing with Team Toronto delivering first, second and third doses at City-run clinics, mobile clinics, hospital partner clinics and more than 525 local pharmacies and doctors’ offices.

NEW: Team Toronto Kids continues to vaccinate five- to 11-year-old Torontonians as quickly as possible. As of January 17, at 8:30 a.m., 133,630 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents between five and 11 years old. In less than two months, approximately 51 per cent of Toronto children in this age group have received at least one dose.

Toronto Public Health continues to work with health care partners and school boards to provide as many vaccination opportunities as possible for residents five to 11 years old and their families. To date, there have been more than 520 school-based clinics held as part of the data-driven and needs-based plan to provide COVID-19 vaccines to children and youth between the ages of five and 17 years old.

NEW: City of Toronto to distribute COVID-19 rapid antigen test kits to community-based child care providers. The City of Toronto is working with the Province of Ontario to distribute rapid antigen tests to licensed child care programs in the community for use where a staff member, child care provider or child in care is showing symptoms of COVID-19.

Beginning today, the City will support this provincial initiative by helping to ensure that rapid antigen test kits are distributed as quickly as possible to community-based child care programs, including licensed home child care agencies. Child care programs that are located in schools will receive rapid antigen test kits directly from their school or school board.

UPDATE: Team Toronto’s latest mass vaccination event, Vax The North West on Sunday, January 23 – News Release! Appointments for the clinic opened at 8 a.m. today in the provincial vaccine booking system, available by calling 1-833-943-3900 or by booking online.

UPDATE: FH Health x Toronto Zoo Mass Vaccination Clinic is now OPEN! Book your booster appointment today! You will need an email address and your health card (valid or expired) to book an appointment. Book now at www.fhvax.com

UPDATE: Scarborough Health Network Vaccine Pop-ups – By Appointment Only – Book now at www.scarbvaccine.ca

• BOOK NOW

UPDATE: Toronto Public Health (TPH) approach to monitoring and reporting COVID-19 in schools. The Ministry of Education will be requiring schools to monitor their own absenteeism rates and report on student and staff absences, and school closures, daily through the absence reporting tool (ART) to support ongoing monitoring and transparency related to COVID-19 impacts on schools. When a school’s absenteeism rate increases sharply (e.g., 30% above their baseline), schools are required to notify TPH.

TPH will continue to meet with school boards and provide public health guidance to keep the school environment as safe as possible. TPH is working with school boards on how best to implement the new provincial directions, including those regarding monitoring and reporting of COVID-19 in schools. More information will be shared as it becomes available.

For additional school-specific information please visit the COVID-19 Guidance: Educational Institutions & Instructional Services webpage.

The City of Toronto remains in a modified Step Two of the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen until at east January 26, 2022. The City has updated its website to reflect the changes in City services, residents can review the changes here.

City of Toronto COVID-19 Case & Vaccination Update: (Data as of January 18, 2022) Case status and vaccination dose data can be found on the City’s reporting platform.

Book your 1^st, 2^nd or Booster (3^rd) COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment TODAY:

• City of Toronto run mass immunization clinics
• School Immunization Programs
• Scarborough Health Network Community Vaccine Clinics
• COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations

Where to get accurate COVID-19 information:

• City of Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage
• COVID-19 Vaccination Receipt Download
• SHN VaxFacts Clinic or contact vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca or 416-438-2911 ext. 5738.
• City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Location Map
• City of Toronto’s Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan
• Vaccine Coverage by Neighbourhood in the City of Toronto
• The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines
• COVID-19 Assessment Centres, Pop-Ups and Mobile Testing.

Community Update

NEW: City of Toronto opens CaféTO registration for local restaurant and bar operators! Restaurant and bar operators interested in expanding their outdoor dining space into a curb lane and onto sidewalks in 2022 can now register for the CaféTO program. Visit www.toronto.ca/cafeto to learn more about the program and to register before the April 2^nd deadline.

NEW: Online applications for the new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program are now open. The provincial government program provides eligible businesses that are required to close or reduce capacity with rebate payments for up to 100 per cent of the property tax and energy costs they incur while subject to public health measures in response to the Omicron variant. To receive the grant, a small business must be required to close due to public health orders that took effect on January 5 and have fewer than 100 employees. Apply today.

NEW: 360˚ Stories Online Book Launch! The Reading Partnership is pleased to announce the launch of “Great Stories Through the Eyes of Kids”, an anthology written and illustrated by 14 kids (ages 9-12) from East Scarborough. The official book launch will take place on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Learn more about 360 Stores Online and the book launch here.

NEW: Councillor Ainslie’s Community Survey is now open! Submit your feedback on the 2022 City Budget, City services and projects. Take the survey online here today!

Share your feedback on the City of Toronto’s 2022 tax-supported budget! The budgets will be reviewed and debated by Budget and Executive Committees before being finalized and approved by City Council at its meeting on February 17. You can share your feedback on the staff-recommended budget with the Budget Committee by registering to speak at its meeting on January 24 and 25, or by submitting comments by email or mail.

Speakers are asked to register by 4:30 p.m. on January 21. More information about ways to provide feedback is available at www.toronto.ca/budget.

Arts funding for youth with Toronto Arts Council, ArtReach! Are you a youth artist or part of a youth-led group/ collective/ organization that serves youth from equity-deserving populations in Toronto? Looking for funding for your next art project? Supported by Toronto Arts Council, ArtReach offers funding to community-based arts programming geared to youth who face systemic barriers to accessing high-quality arts opportunities. The deadline to apply is February 1, 2022. Visit: www.artreach.org/grants​

Applications are now being accepted for the City of Toronto’s Cultural Festivals Funding Program! These funding programs represent a form of partnership with community-based organizations that contribute significantly to the goals in relation to community capacity, equitable access, well being, diversity, civic participation and civic cohesion. Applications for all streams will close February 11, 2022. Program information, eligibility and applications is available online at www.toronto.ca/culturegrants.

Applications are being accepted for the City of Toronto’s Retail Accelerator Program. Part of the Toronto Main Street Recovery and Rebuild Initiative, the new program provides access to retail training, advisory services and mentoring opportunities, as well as a micro grant of $10,000 to help retail businesses develop and expand. Apply by March 31, 2022.

Community Events

The East Scarborough Storefront’s Academic Upgrading & Financial Literacy Information Session

January 20, 2022 | 9:30am to 12:30pm

Register by calling 416-208-9889 or email info@thestorefront.org.

SBA Cyber Breakfast: The Impact: Reintroducing Business Restrictions & Lockdown

January 20, 2022 | 9:15am to 10:00am

Register here.

Open House – Ontario Line & Scarborough Subway Extension Zoning By-law Amendments

January 25, 2022 | 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Register here.

I am continuously updating my social media platforms and my website:

 

You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca

All my Best,  

PaulSUBSCRIBE | UNSBSCRIBE

January 12, 2022

Dear Neighbours,

I hope you and your families are safe and healthy during these challenging times. Let’s continue to protect each other and reduce the spread of COVID-19 by getting vaccinated, limiting in-person contacts, maintaining physical distancing, wearing a mask and saying home when ill.

The Province of Ontario has temporarily moved to a modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen to limit the transmission of the Omicron variant and to prevent Ontario hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. The City of Toronto has updated its website to reflect changes in City services, I encourage residents to review the changes here. The City has also updated its COVID-19: Guide for Toronto Residents webpage.

I wanted to take this time to share an update on the current situation at our Scarborough Health Network hospitals:

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) has seen a rapid and increasing trend of hospitalizations due to COVID-19. Just this past weekend SHN admitted almost 100 new COVID-19 patients. SHN hospitals currently have over 200 COVID-19 patients and are expecting this number to increase in the coming days and weeks. 

SHN is also experiencing “outbreaks” across several hospital units impacting the ability to care for patients efficiently. In order to best serve patients and our community, SHN has taken concrete actions to manage this ongoing situation, including:

Capacity

• Pausing non-emergency and non-urgent services to provide more resources and capacity for patients in Critical Care, Medicine and Emergency.  

• Opening a Cold/Flu/COVID clinic at SHN General Hospital for residents who feel they need to see a doctor and to redirect people from the Emergency Department and manage their care expediently.

• Utilizing the regional referral service to support patient discharges to home with support as soon as safely possible.

• Working with nurses and all health care providers to provide optimal care while optimizing our health human resources most effectively

• Supporting staff to work from home where possible. 

Staff Safety

• Launching a new Workplace Health & Safety COVID-19 Exposure and Symptom Screening Tool.

• Expanding use of N95 respirators under face shields for all clinical interactions, regardless of the patient’s COVID-19 status.    

• Prioritizing SHN staff, medical staff and families for both vaccination and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

• Making testing with expedited results available to SHN staff and medical staff.

• Addressing issues proactively at SHN leadership’s twice daily Omicron Operations Committee meetings.

Vaccinations

• Ongoing vaccine clinics across Scarborough for all eligible ages. www.scarbvaccine.ca

• Dedicated vaccine spots at our Centennial Vaccine Clinic for education workers and pregnant women

• Upcoming pop ups in the community 

• Supporting shelters and community vaccination centers for targeted at-risk populations

Emergency Department 

Additionally, SHN’s emergency departments are open 24/7 if residents need medical attention, however SHN is asking for your support to ensure those who need emergency care, can receive it immediately:

• If you have only mild COVID-19 symptoms, you do not need to come to the emergency department.

• For advice on managing your mild COVID-19 symptoms at home, please access your primary care provider; urgent care or walk-in clinics, or after-hours clinics; or Telehealth Ontario (call toll-free to speak to a registered nurse at 1-866-797-0000 or TTY: 1-866-797-0007).

Additional non-emergency resources:

• SHN Cold and Flu Clinic: SHN Cold/Flu/COVID-19 Clinic, located at SHN’s General hospital (3050 Lawrence Ave E), is for patients who develop moderate symptoms common to COVID-19, the flu or a cold and need to see a doctor. Patients seen at the clinic will be given a medical assessment by a physician, who will consult with them about next steps they should take for their care.

• SHN Kids After Hours Clinic: For access to a paediatrician to treat common medical issues when your child’s doctor may be away or unavailable.

• Scarborough Virtual Urgent Care Clinic: If you need to be seen by a doctor for an urgent medical condition that is not life- or limb-threatening, then the Scarborough Virtual Urgent Care Clinic can provide you with services and care right through your phone, tablet or computer. The virtual clinic is available for adults and children (aged three months or older) from Scarborough and nearby communities.

• If you visit the emergency department, you will receive care based on the severity of your illness, even if you arrive by ambulance. As a result of very high patient volumes, this will mean longer-than-normal wait times for less severe illness or injury.

• Please do not come to Emergency for COVID-19 testing. If you meet the province’s current eligibility criteria, book an appointment at our COVID-19 Assessment Centres.

Please visit www.shn.ca/covid-19 for more information on SHN’s COVID-19 cases, non-emergency resources, and updates on policies and practices.

You can follow Scarborough Health Network on social media and visit their website for regular updates regarding vaccination pop-up clinics, 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd (Booster) dose appointments and more:

• Twitter: @shncares

• Instagram: @shncares

• Website: www.scarbvaccine.ca

Scarborough Health Network Foundation

The Scarborough Health Network just launched its #LoveScarborough Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to shine light on the inequities in healthcare and to raise $100 million to support our Scarborough communities. To donate and to learn more about the campaign, please visit www.lovescarborough.ca

I am continuously updating my social media platforms and my website:

You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca

All my Best,  

Paul

Dear Neighbours,

I hope you and your families are safe and healthy during these challenging times. Let’s continue to protect each other and reduce the spread of COVID-19 by getting vaccinated, limiting in-person contacts, maintaining physical distancing, wearing a mask and saying home when ill.

The Province of Ontario has temporarily moved to a modified Step Two of the Roadmap to Reopen to limit the transmission of the Omicron variant and to prevent Ontario hospitals from becoming overwhelmed. The City of Toronto has updated its website to reflect changes in City services, I encourage residents to review the changes here. The City has also updated its COVID-19: Guide for Toronto Residents webpage.

I wanted to take this time to share an update on the current situation at our Scarborough Health Network hospitals:

Scarborough Health Network (SHN) has seen a rapid and increasing trend of hospitalizations due to COVID-19. Just this past weekend SHN admitted almost 100 new COVID-19 patients. SHN hospitals currently have over 200 admitted patients with COVID-19 and are expecting this number to increase in the coming days and weeks. 

SHN is also experiencing “outbreaks” across several hospital units impacting the ability to care for patients efficiently. In order to best serve patients and our community, SHN has taken concrete actions to manage this ongoing situation, including:

Capacity
• Pausing non-emergency and non-urgent services to provide more resources and capacity for patients in Critical Care, Medicine and Emergency.
• Opening a Cold/Flu/COVID clinic at SHN General Hospital for residents who feel they need to see a doctor and to redirect people from the Emergency Department and manage their care expediently.
• Utilizing the regional referral service to support patient discharges to home with support as soon as safely possible.
• Working with nurses and all health care providers to provide optimal care while optimizing our health human resources most effectively
• Supporting staff to work from home where possible.

Staff Safety
• Launching a new Workplace Health & Safety COVID-19 Exposure and Symptom Screening Tool.
• Expanding use of N95 respirators under face shields for all clinical interactions, regardless of the patient’s COVID-19 status.
• Prioritizing SHN staff, medical staff and families for both vaccination and booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
• Making testing with expedited results available to SHN staff and medical staff.
• Addressing issues proactively at SHN leadership’s twice daily Omicron Operations Committee meetings.

Vaccinations
• Ongoing vaccine clinics across Scarborough for all eligible ages. www.scarbvaccine.ca
• Dedicated vaccine spots at our Centennial Vaccine Clinic for education workers and pregnant women
• Upcoming pop ups in the community
• Supporting shelters and community vaccination centers for targeted at-risk populations

Emergency Department
Additionally, SHN’s emergency departments are open 24/7 if residents need medical attention, however SHN is asking for your support to ensure those who need emergency care, can receive it immediately:
• If you have only mild COVID-19 symptoms, you do not need to come to the emergency department.
• For advice on managing your mild COVID-19 symptoms at home, please access your primary care provider; urgent care or walk-in clinics, or after-hours clinics; or Telehealth Ontario (call toll-free to speak to a registered nurse at 1-866-797-0000 or TTY: 1-866-797-0007).

Additional non-emergency resources:
• SHN Cold and Flu Clinic: SHN Cold/Flu/COVID-19 Clinic, located at SHN’s General hospital (3050 Lawrence Ave E), is for patients who develop moderate symptoms common to COVID-19, the flu or a cold and need to see a doctor. Patients seen at the clinic will be given a medical assessment by a physician, who will consult with them about next steps they should take for their care.
• SHN Kids After Hours Clinic: For access to a paediatrician to treat common medical issues when your child’s doctor may be away or unavailable.
• Scarborough Virtual Urgent Care Clinic: If you need to be seen by a doctor for an urgent medical condition that is not life- or limb-threatening, then the Scarborough Virtual Urgent Care Clinic can provide you with services and care right through your phone, tablet or computer. The virtual clinic is available for adults and children (aged three months or older) from Scarborough and nearby communities.

• If you visit the emergency department, you will receive care based on the severity of your illness, even if you arrive by ambulance. As a result of very high patient volumes, this will mean longer-than-normal wait times for less severe illness or injury.
• Please do not come to Emergency for COVID-19 testing. If you meet the province’s current eligibility criteria, book an appointment at a SHN COVID-19 Assessment Centres.

Please visit www.shn.ca/covid-19 for more information on SHN’s COVID-19 cases, non-emergency resources, and updates on policies and practices.

You can follow Scarborough Health Network on social media and visit their website for regular updates regarding vaccination pop-up clinics, 1st, 2nd and 3rd (Booster) dose appointments and more:
• Twitter: @shncares
• Instagram: @shncares
• Website: www.scarbvaccine.ca

Scarborough Health Network Foundation
The Scarborough Health Network just launched its #LoveScarborough Campaign. The goal of this campaign is to shine light on the inequities in healthcare and to raise $100 million to support our Scarborough communities. To donate and to learn more about the campaign, please visit www.lovescarborough.ca.

You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca

All my Best,
Paul

­­­Dear Neighbours,    I hope that you and your families are safe and healthy during these challenging times. Let’s continue to protect each other and reduce the spread of COVID-19 by getting vaccinated, limiting in-person contacts, maintaining physical distancing, wearing a mask and staying home when ill.    I would like to remind everyone that self-care is key, and it is important to prioritize your wellbeing. Make sure to stay active, drink water, connect with loved ones for support over the phone or virtually and reflect on your thoughts and feelings. Remember local Mental Health supports and services can be accessed online here.   To all those celebrating Epiphany, I wish you and your families a wonderful celebration. I’d also like to wish a Merry Christmas to the Orthodox Christian community in Ward 24, across the country and around the world.    Given the threat posed by the COVID-19 Omicron variant, there is a critical need for all eligible residents to get their first, second and third “booster” doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible. Learn about why, how, and where to get vaccinated on the City’s COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage.  ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ COVID-19 Update ­ NEW: Team Toronto delivers more than six million COVID-19 vaccine doses – More than six million COVID-19 vaccine doses have now been administered by Team Toronto, as the progress to help residents of all ages get vaccinated continues. The six million dose milestone comes more than a year after the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine in December 2020. For more information please read this news release.   NEW: City of Toronto working to provide fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to residents in City-run long-term care homes – The City, in partnership with Michael Garron Hospital, is beginning to administer a fourth-dose of COVID-19 vaccine to eligible LTC residents. This week, clinics have been scheduled for residents in five other City-operated LTC homes, including Seven Oaks LTC. It is anticipated that clinics at the remaining four LTC homes, including Bendale Acres, will be scheduled in the coming days. More information about clinics scheduled for LTC residents is available in the City’s news release.    NEW: Team Toronto ramping up school vaccination efforts – Today, the City outlined steps being taken to sustain the vaccination effort and help get more education workers and students vaccinated in the days ahead.  ·        Dedicated immunization clinic for Toronto school staff: Four vaccination clinics with appointments specifically for education workers will be hold in two City-run immunization clinics this Sunday, January 9, and next Sunday, January 16.  ·        School-based clinics: More than 27 clinics – including 22 TPH clinics – are now planned to be held over the next two weeks to help students, their families and education workers get vaccinated.  ·        Redeploying Toronto Public Health staff to support additional school clinics. For more information on school vaccination efforts please read this news release.   NEW: City of Toronto redeploying staff to maintain essential and critical City services – Today, the City announced its tiered staff redeployment plan should it be required as a result of a high number of unplanned staff absences due to illness and COVID-19 isolation requirements, with worst-case plans accounting for absences as high as 60 per cent. For more information on the City’s staff redeployment plan please read this news release.   Scarborough Health Network Cold/Flu/COVID-19 Clinic – SHN has reopened its Cold/Flu/COVID-19 clinic at SHN’s General Hospital located at 3050 Lawrence Ave E. This clinic will offer assessment, testing and care for patients who develop moderate symptoms common to COVID-19, the flu or a cold and need to see a doctor. The clinic operates seven days a week from 9AM to 7PM by Appointment only. Book your appointment here.    Scarborough Health Network’s Centenary Hospital COVID-19 Assessment Centre has been moved to the University of Toronto – Scarborough Campus (UTSC) Highland Hall location at 1256 Military Trail, effective as of December 28, 2021. This partnership is to ensure access to testing for Scarborough residents, and to help protect the health and safety of our community. Details on testing eligibility and booking an appointment is available online here.     UPDATE: Scarborough Health Network Vaccine Pop-ups – By Appointment Only – Book now at www.scarbvaccine.ca ·        January 8 | 12pm-12:30pm | Kids 5-1 (1st DOSE) Tropicana, 1385 Huntingwood Dr | BOOK NOW ·        January 8 | 12:30pm-4pm | 18+ (Booster DOSE) | Tropicana, 1385 Huntingwood Dr | BOOK NOW   The City of Toronto has moved into a modified Step Two of the Province’s Roadmap to Reopen.The City has updated its website to reflect the changes in City services, residents can review the changes here.   City of Toronto COVID-19 Case & Vaccination Update: (Data as of January 6, 2022) Case status and vaccination dose data can be found on the City’s reporting platform.  ·        240,405 – Newly Reported COVID-19 Cases  ·        33,791 – Total number of Active COVID-19 Cases  ·        185 – Hospitalized Cases (Cumulative)  ·        240,405 – Number of COVID-19 Cases in Toronto (Cumulative) ·        202,851 – Number of Recovered COVID-19 Cases in Toronto  ·        3,763 – Number of COVID-19 Fatal Cases in Toronto  ·        5,978,620 COVID-19 – Vaccine doses administered in Toronto    Book your 1st, 2nd or Booster (3rd) COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment TODAY:  ·        City of Toronto run mass immunization clinics ·        School Immunization Programs  ·        Scarborough Health Network Community Vaccine Clinics ·        COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations   Where to get accurate COVID-19 information:  ·        City of Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage ·        COVID-19 Vaccination Receipt Download  ·        SHN VaxFacts Clinic or contact vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca or 416-438-2911 ext. 5738. ·        City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Location Map  ·        City of Toronto’s Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan  ·        Vaccine Coverage by Neighbourhood in the City of Toronto  ·        Public Health Agency of Canada – The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines  ·        COVID-19 Assessment Centres, Pop-Ups and Mobile Testing.  ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Community Update ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ NEW: Register for Kids ReadTO! Kids ReadTO is a virtual book club that connects kids ages 9-12, from different communities, through reading! Weekly meetings, led by professional facilitators, allow kids to safely socialize online through guided reading activities, discussions and games. Participants receive a FREE copy of the featured title, Dragons in a Bag by Zetta Elliot, a D.E.A.R. Diary Activity Journal and a chance to WIN gift cards. Meetings are held weekly, Tuesdays at 5PM from February 1st to March 8th. Apply online here by tomorrow, January 7, 2022.   NEW: Scarborough Subway Extension Virtual Tradeshow – January 28, 2022 – Metrolinx and STRABAG are hosting a virtual tradeshow to learn more about the Scarborough Subway Extension and job and apprenticeship opportunities related to the project. Exhibitor registration is available online here. Registration closes tomorrow, January 7, 2022.    NEW: Toronto Crime Stoppers Recognize Record-Setting Year – In recognition of January being Crime Stoppers Month, the Toronto Crime Stoppers program has announced record-setting numbers for 2021. Despite the pressures of working within a global pandemic, the program was able to process 7,102 tips, having a significant impact on crime and community safety in the city.   The results of these tips contributed to the solving of eight homicides (100% increase), 105 arrests (57% increase), the laying of 780 charges (212% increase), and the seizure of 18 firearms (200% increase). For a highlight of these statistics, click here.   REMINDER: TPL to Temporarily Close 44 Branches as of Monday, January 10 due to Staffing Shortages. Fifty-two of TPL’s largest and most-used library branches will remain open and staff from closed locations will be reassigned to these branches. TPL’s open branches will continue to operate at their current service levels, which include 50 percent capacity limits. Bookmobile and Home Library Services will also continue at their current service levels. All TPL online services will remain available and can be accessed from anywhere including access to digital collections, online programs and Answerline. For more information please read this news release.   REMINDER: Waste Management Guide & Collection Schedules Update  The way that residents receive their collection schedules and certain waste management information is changing. The City is not producing and mailing a 2022 Waste Calendar. Instead, 2022 collection schedules are being sent as part of the utility bill and a condensed waste management guide is being produced and mailed to all households. Learn more here.     Welcome T.O. Winter Everyone! I would like to encourage everyone to review the City’s Winter Services which is available online here. Track real-time locations of plows, sidewalk plows and salt trucks and to identify which roads have been serviced by winter snow clearing vehicles and crews using the City’s PlowTO Map. Remember contacting 311 is the most efficient way to ensure the City is aware of any snow clearing issues and can have crews out as soon as resources are available.    Applications are being accepted for the City of Toronto’s Retail Accelerator Program. Part of the Toronto Main Street Recovery and Rebuild Initiative, the new program provides access to retail training, advisory services and mentoring opportunities, as well as a micro grant of $10,000 to help retail businesses develop and expand. Apply by March 31, 2022.   REMINDER: Our Scarborough Centre – Phase 3 Survey! City staff are looking for your feedback on the preliminary Development Concepts for Scarborough Centre. You can submit your feedback by taking the Phase 3 Survey online until TOMORROW, January 7, 2022.   Councillor Ainslie’s Community Survey: As a member of the Toronto Board of Health, I would like to get your feedback on your experience communicating and engaging with Toronto Public Health. Please complete this short survey here to submit your feedback! ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ Community Events ­ Ontario Public Service Employment Opportunities January 11, 2022 | 11am to 12pm  Register here.    Open House – Ontario Line & Scarborough Subway Extension Zoning By-law Amendments January 25, 2022 | 6:30pm to 8:30pm Register here.    SCRO: Scarborough Community Town Hall Meeting January 27, 2022 | 6:30pm to 8:00pm  Register here.  ­ ­ I am continuously updating my social media platforms and website:  ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­ ­

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Dear Neighbours,

I would like to thank all Team Toronto partners for making getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as easy as possible and thank you Toronto for rolling up your sleeves and getting vaccinated.

Find a daily mobile vaccination clinic near you or walk into a City-run vaccination clinic for your first or second dose. There are many COVID-19 vaccination opportunities across Toronto for children, youth and adults looking to get a first, second or third dose. Information about ways to get vaccinated is on the City’s COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage.

Team Toronto opens clinics across Toronto to vaccinate five to 11-year-olds – News Release. All five City-run immunization clinics are running at full capacity today, Friday and all weekend. A total of 49,086 appointments from November 25 to December 11 are available at clinics through the provincial booking system.

As of Wednesday night, 36,373 appointments for kids have been booked in the five City-run immunization clinics. Appointments are still available at all five City-run immunization clinics next week and between December 7 and December 11.

Black Friday shoppers can get COVID-19 vaccine at malls and around town this weekend at Vax The Holidays clinics – News Release. From Thursday, November 25 to Saturday, November 27, these walk-in clinics will offer first and second doses to anyone born in 2009 and earlier, and third doses based on eligibility. A full list of Vax The Holidays community-based clinic locations and operating hours can be found on the City of Toronto’s COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage

City of Toronto COVID-19 Case & Vaccination Update: (Data as of November 25, 2021) Case status and vaccination dose data can be found on the City’s reporting platform.

134 – Newly Reported COVID-19 Cases 916 – Total number of Active COVID-19 Cases 18 – Hospitalized Cases (Cumulative)  182,797 – Number of COVID-19 Cases in Toronto (Cumulative)

177,721 – Number of Recovered COVID-19 Cases in Toronto 3,712 – Number of COVID-19 Fatal Cases in Toronto 5,057,634 COVID-19 – Vaccine doses administered in Toronto

The City of Toronto remains in Step Three of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. Full details on Step Three restrictions are available on the “Reopening” Ontario webpage. Please review the City’s COVID-19 Reopening Guide for Toronto Residents for a list of activities permitted in Step Three.

The province of Ontario’s proof of vaccination requirement regulations remain in effect. You can download and print out your vaccination receipts off of the provincial portal. You can also call the Provincial Vaccine Information Line at 1-833-943-3900 for further assistance. More details are available here.

*UPDATED* COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Ups and Mobile Clinics!

Scarborough Health Network Kids 5-11 Pop-up Clinic! Book your appointment at www.scarbvaccine.ca

• November 27 & 28 | 9:30am to 4:30pm | SHN Centenary Hospital, 2867 Ellesmere Rd

Pop-up Clinics for 1^st, 2^nd & booster (3^rd) Doses by Scarborough Health Network. Full details at www.scarbvaccine.ca

• Fridays in November | 1pm to 8pm | Agincourt Mall, 3850 Sheppard Ave E
• Fridays & Saturdays in November | 12pm to 6pm | Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave
• Fridays & Saturdays in November | 12pm to 6pm | 3495 Lawrence Ave E
• Fridays & Saturdays in November | 12pm to 6pm | Parkway Mall, 85 Ellesmere Rd

Book your COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment TODAY:

• City of Toronto run mass immunization clinics
• School Immunization Programs
• Scarborough Health Network Community Vaccine Clinics
• COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations

Where to get accurate COVID-19 information:

• City of Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage
• COVID-19 Vaccination Receipt Download
• SHN VaxFacts Clinic or contact vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca or 416-438-2911 ext. 5738.
• City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Location Map
• City of Toronto’s Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan
• Vaccine Coverage by Neighbourhood in the City of Toronto
• Public Health Agency of Canada – The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines
• COVID-19 Assessment Centres, Pop-Ups and Mobile Testing.
• Real Talk with Real People – www.realtalkcovid.com

Toronto News

• Automated Speed Enforcement devices issued more than 21,000 tickets in September
• Cavalcade of Lights kicks off Toronto’s holiday season on November 27 with a month-long light display

REMINDER: As the holiday shopping season ramps up with Black Friday and Cyber Monday this weekend, I wanted to remind everyone to be aware of package thefts that have become popular among thieves. It is helpful to request a tracking number for your package. If you anticipate not being home, please make arrangements so that your delivery will not be sitting on your front porch for an extended period of time. Check out this post for some tips.

REMINDER: Annual Toronto Police Auxiliary Toy Drive! Donations of new unwrapped toys will be accepted until December 14^th at 12:00pm. Drop off locations are at 41 Division – 2222 Eglinton Ave E, 42 Division – 242 Milner Ave and 43 Division – 4331 Lawrence Ave E. 

NEW: BGC East Scarborough Holiday Canned Food Drive & Holiday Help Program! BGC East Scarborough is in need of canned and dried food items to assist families this holiday season! Donations are accepted from 11:00am to 4:00pm at 62 Orchard Park Dr – Nov 26, 29 & Dec 1, 3. See this post for more details. BGC East Scarborough is accepting donations of to support their holiday help program, The Magic of Snowflakes, until Friday December 10^th. Visit this page for more details.

NEW: Explore Skilled Trades Info Session – Tuesday, November 30 at 7:00pm! Join me, Mitzie Hunter MPP, Zakir Patel – TDSB Trustee and the Toronto Business Development Centre for an info session on trade opportunities, program requirements and training processes. Registration is required. Register now at .

NEW: The Museum + Arts Pass program returns! Borrow a Museum + Arts Pass (MAP) with your adult library card and get free admission to local museums, art galleries and cultural attractions. Experience art, history, science and more at participating MAP venues, including Art Gallery of Ontario, Ontario Science Centre, Royal Ontario Museum and Toronto Zoo. More information is available here.

NEW: Share your input on pets and wildlife in Toronto! Are you concerned about people feeding wildlife in Toronto? The City is updating the Animal Bylaw and is looking for feedback on these issues. Take the survey to share your thoughts and ideas by December 17. Take the survey here.

NEW: Share your feedback on the property standards bylaw review! The City is reviewing the rules for property standards and wants to hear from you. Take the survey by December 20 to share your ideas, feedback and thoughts on areas for improvement. Take the survey here.

The Toronto Police Services Board is seeking public feedback on the New Artificial Intelligence Technologies policy. You can learn more about the policy and submit your feedback online here by December 15, 2021.

Councillor Ainslie’s Community Survey: As a member of the Toronto Board of Health, I would like to get your feedback on your experience communicating and engaging with Toronto Public Health. Please complete this short survey here to submit your feedback!

REMINDER: Have your say on RapidTO! The City of Toronto will be using a three-phased consultation to develop and deliver RapidTO: Bus & Streetcar Priority. To participate you can complete this survey by November 28. For more information and how to participate please visit this webpage.  

Community Events

• Golden Mile Learning Webinar – Empowering Women Entrepreneurs

Friday, November 26, 2021 | 9:20am to 10:30am

Register here.

• BGC East Scarborough Festival of Lights

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 | 5:00pm to 7:00pm | 62 Orchard Park Dr

Please visit http://esbgc.ca to register!

• Christmas Market – Scarborough Sign Unveiling

Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 12:00pm

3595 St Claire Ave E

• Guildwood Community Presbyterian Church Holiday Gift & Bake Sale

Saturday, December 4, 2021 | 9:30am

140 Guildwood Pkwy

Full details here.

Please click here for a list of food banks and soup kitchens in Ward 24

Please click here for a list of food banks in East Scarborough

Please click here for a list of food banks in Scarborough

I am continuously updating my social media platforms and my website:

 

You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca

All my Best,

Paul

November 4, 2021 Update

Dear Neighbours,

I would like to thank all Team Toronto partners for making getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as easy as possible and thank you Toronto for rolling up your sleeves and getting vaccinated. Find a daily mobile vaccination clinic near you or walk into a City-run vaccination clinic for your first or second dose. Visit the COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated page for more details.

Thank you to everyone who tuned into this week’s Scarborough-Guildwood Live Town Hall! I would like to thank my colleagues, Hon. John McKay MP, Mitzie Hunter MPP and our special guests from Metrolinx for a very informative discussion on Scarborough transit projects.

If you missed the live event, you can watch the full meeting on my YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/paulainslieward24.

Toronto Public Health preparing for third dose COVID-19 vaccinations – News Release. This week, the Ontario Ministry of Health announced the expansion of COVID-19 third dose eligibility. Healthcare workers, individuals 70 years of age and older, many immunocompromised individuals, individuals who received a two-dose series of a viral vector COVID-19 vaccine (e.g. AstraZeneca/COVISHIELD), First Nation, Inuit and Metis adults and other at-risk populations are now eligible for a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine. A full list of eligible individuals is available on the provincial website.

On Saturday, November 6 at 8am, 40,000 appointments over the next two weeks at TPH vaccine clinics will be available through the provincial booking system. Additional appointments will be opened up in future weeks. More information on how to book is available here.

Team Toronto is preparing to vaccinate children aged five to 11, once the vaccine is approved for this age group – News Release. To assist in planning, Team Toronto is conducting outreach and education sessions to help families get ready for COVID-19 vaccination of children. A survey is available online for parents and guardians to complete until November 7, which can be completed online here.

84 per cent of eligible Toronto residents have now received two doses of COVID-19 vaccine – News Release. As of November 1, Team Toronto partners have administered over 4.9 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, with 84 per cent of eligible residents who have received two doses of the vaccine and 87.7 per cent of eligible residents who have received at least one dose of the vaccine.

Toronto’s Accessibility Task Force on COVID-19 Vaccines, Team Toronto and community partners host super supportive vaccine clinics November 5, 6, 7 – News Release. Clinics will be held in physically accessible locations and will have resources on hand to support those who: have a fear of needles, need to sit down while waiting, need a quiet space to get vaccinated, need a companion when vaccinated or need an ASL interpreter. The clinic schedule can be found below:  

• Elm Bank Community Centre | 10 Rampart Rd | Nov 5, from 4pm to 8pm & Nov 6, 11am to 3pm
• Oakridge Community Centre, 63 Pharmacy Ave | Nov 5, from 4pm to 8pm & Nov 6, from 11am to 3pm
• St. Margret’s Anglican Church, 156 Sixth St | Nov 5, from 4pm to 8pm & Nov 6 from 11am to 3pm
• North York Seniors Centre, 21 Hendon Ave | Nov 6 & 7, from 11am to 3pm

City of Toronto COVID-19 Case & Vaccination Update: (Data as of November 4, 2021) Case status and vaccination dose data can be found on the City’s reporting platform.

64 – Newly Reported COVID-19 Cases 616 – Total number of Active COVID-19 Cases 26 – Hospitalized Cases (Cumulative)  181,201 – Number of COVID-19 Cases in Toronto (Cumulative)

176,888 – Number of Recovered COVID-19 Cases in Toronto 3,697 – Number of COVID-19 Fatal Cases in Toronto 4,920,418 COVID-19 – Vaccine doses administered in Toronto

The City of Toronto remains in Step Three of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. Full details on Step Three restrictions are available on the “Reopening” Ontario webpage. Please review the City’s COVID-19 Reopening Guide for Toronto Residents for a list of activities permitted in Step Three.

The province of Ontario’s proof of vaccination requirement regulations remain in effect. You can download and print out your vaccination receipts off of the provincial portal. You can also call the Provincial Vaccine Information Line at 1-833-943-3900 for further assistance. More details are available here.

*UPDATED* COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Ups and Mobile Clinics in Scarborough!

Pop-up Clinics by Scarborough Health Network. Full details at www.scarbvaccine.ca

• Fridays in November | 1pm to 8pm | Agincourt Mall, 3850 Sheppard Ave E
• Fridays & Saturdays in November | 12pm to 6pm | Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave
• Fridays & Saturdays in November | 12pm to 6pm | 3495 Lawrence Ave E
• Fridays & Saturdays in November | 12pm to 6pm | Parkway Mall, 85 Ellesmere Rd

Book your COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment TODAY:

• City of Toronto run mass immunization clinics
• School Immunization Programs
• Scarborough Health Network Community Vaccine Clinics
• COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations

Where to get accurate COVID-19 information:

• City of Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage
• COVID-19 Vaccination Receipt Download
• SHN VaxFacts Clinic or contact vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca or 416-438-2911 ext. 5738.
• City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Location Map
• City of Toronto’s Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan
• Vaccine Coverage by Neighbourhood in the City of Toronto
• Public Health Agency of Canada – The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines
• COVID-19 Assessment Centres, Pop-Ups and Mobile Testing.
• Real Talk with Real People – www.realtalkcovid.com

*NEW* City of Toronto urges drivers to slow down and stay alert ahead of the time change – News Release. With daylight savings time ending on November 7^th at 2am, the City is urging all road users to stay alert and obey the rules of the road. Return to standard time means fewer daylight hours and reduced visibility for all road users in the evening.

*NEW* Toronto Sign to commemorate the Year of the Poppy this Remembrance Week – News Release. This week, Mayor John Tory and a representative from the Royal Canadian Legion unveiled a new illuminated poppy that has been added to the Toronto Sign to commemorate the Year of the Poppy during Remembrance Week, November 5 to 11.

In-person Remembrance Day ceremonies will be held on Thursday, November 11 at Old City Hall, the Scarborough War Memorial, Etobicoke Civic Centre, East York Civic Centre, York Civic Centre and Fort York Historic Site. Members of the public are also able to watch the livestream of the City’s Remembrance Day Ceremony at Old City Hall, which will be available on Thursday, November 11 starting at 10:55 a.m.

*NEW* City of Toronto launches 2022 rate-supported budgets for public input – News Release. Toronto residents and businesses are encouraged to share their views on the rate-supported budgets, and associated services, service levels, rates and user fees, by registering to speak at the Budget Committee meeting of November 19 or by submitting written comments and feedback prior to the meeting. More information about how to get involved in the budget process is available here.

*NEW* Transformed 311 Toronto service experience – News Release. On November 1^st, the City of Toronto launched an improved 311 Toronto service experience, making the service easier and more convenient to use! All of the approximately 600 services that 311 offers are now available online! Residents nowhave the option of reporting requests over the phone, live chat or online. Users will be able to track the status of their request from start to finish and opt-in to receive real-time status updates via text or email. For more information about 311 Toronto, please visit here.

Councillor Ainslie’s Community Survey: As a member of the Toronto Board of Health, I would like to get your feedback on your experience communicating and engaging with Toronto Public Health. Please complete this short survey here to submit your feedback!

RapidTO: Have your say! The City of Toronto will be using a three-phased consultation to develop and deliver RapidTO: Bus & Streetcar Priority. To participate you can complete this survey by November 28. For more information and how to participate please visit this webpage.  

Review of Parking Requirements for New Development Survey – the project team is conducting a survey to gather public and industry feedback on the City’s proposed changes to parking requirements for new and expanded development. Take the survey here.

Community Events

• BigArtTO at Guild Park and Gardens

November 3 to 6 | 6:15pm to 9:15pm | More details are available here.

• Annual Auxiliary Christmas Toy Drive

Drop off new and unwrapped toys at 43 Division (4331 Lawrence Ave E) or 42 Division (242 Milner Ave) until December 14, 2021

Please click here for a list of food banks and soup kitchens in Ward 24

Please click here for a list of food banks in East Scarborough

Please click here for a list of food banks in Scarborough

I am continuously updating my social media platforms and my website:

 

You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca

All my Best,  

Paul

Dear Neighbours,

I would like to thank all Team Toronto partners for making getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as easy as possible and thank you Toronto for rolling up your sleeves and getting vaccinated. Find a daily mobile vaccination clinic near you or walk into a City-run vaccination clinic for your first or second dose. Visit the COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated page for more details.

I would like to remind everyone that the Toronto East Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER) group will be testing the community siren in Toronto East on Wednesday, October 20^th at 2:05pm. As a safety measure, Toronto East CAER regularly tests their community siren systems that are designed to alert residents in the event of an emergency. The siren test is a great time for families and local businesses to test their emergency preparedness. Residents are encouraged to listen out for the siren sounds, identify the meaning and practice their emergency response. See this flyer for more details.  

*NEW* City of Toronto report recommends TAS as long-term lessee to revitalize Wellington Destructor site and create a community hub – News Release.  A report to the General Government and Licensing Committee (GGLC) details the terms of the proposed 49-year lease and two options for extensions of 25 years each. The report will be considered at the October 20 GGLC meeting and, if adopted, will be considered by City Council at the November 9 and 10 Council meeting.

*UPDATE* What’s On at the Library – COVID-19 Impacts! Toronto Public Libraries are now open on Sundays again! Starting this coming Sunday, October 17, many library branches will be open on Sundays from 1:30pm to 5:00pm. Full details are available at www.tpl.ca/sundayhours.

City of Toronto COVID-19 Case & Vaccination Update: (Data as of October 13, 2021) Case status and vaccination dose data can be found on the City’s reporting platform.

87 – Newly Reported COVID-19 Cases 1,054 – Total number of Active COVID-19 Cases 50 – Hospitalized Cases (Cumulative)  179,940 – Number of COVID-19 Cases in Toronto (Cumulative)

175,202 – Number of Recovered COVID-19 Cases in Toronto 3,684 – Number of COVID-19 Fatal Cases in Toronto 4,780,520 COVID-19 – Vaccine doses administered in Toronto

Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Ups and Mobile Clinics in Scarborough!

Clinics by Scarborough Health Network. Full details at www.scarbvaccine.ca.

• Fridays in October | 1pm to 8pm | Agincourt Mall, 3850 Sheppard Ave E
• Fridays & Saturdays in October | 12pm to 6pm | Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave
• Fridays & Saturdays in October | 12pm to 6pm | 3495 Lawrence Ave E
• Fridays & Saturdays in October | 12pm to 6pm | Parkway Mall, 85 Ellesmere Rd

TTC x East Toronto Health Partners Pop-Up Clinics. More details here.

• Oct 14 & 15 | 8am to 8pm | Victoria Park Station, 777 Victoria Park Ave

Team Toronto’s Shop And Vax 2.0. More information is available here.

• Oct 16 & 17 | 22 clinics in malls & plazas | A list of public mobile clinic opportunities is available online.

The City of Toronto remains in Step Three of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. Full details on Step Three restrictions are available on the “Reopening” Ontario webpage. Please review the City’s COVID-19 Reopening Guide for Toronto Residents for a list of activities permitted in Step Three.

The province of Ontario’s proof of vaccination requirement regulations remain in effect. You can download and print out your vaccination receipts off of the provincial portal. You can also call the Provincial Vaccine Information Line at 1-833-943-3900 for further assistance. More details are available here.

City of Toronto run mass vaccination clinics: Vaccine eligibility is now expanded to youth born in 2009. Walk-in vaccinations and appointments are available at City-run clinics for first or second doses from Tuesday to Saturday from 1pm to 7pm. Full details at www.toronto.ca/covid19. 

School Immunization Program Update: In addition to the COVID-19 vaccination program, all of the City-run immunization clinics will administer other critical immunization programs. Parents and students can now book an appointment to get their vaccines at city-run immunization sites at www.TPHbookings.ca.

Scarborough Health Network Community Vaccine Clinic & Eligibility: Eligible individuals for a 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd COVID-19 vaccine dose can book now at www.scarbvaccine.ca 

COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations & Eligibility: Full details on eligibility and pharmacy locations administering the COVID-19 vaccine can be found here.

Where to get accurate COVID-19 information:

• City of Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage
• COVID-19 Vaccination Receipt Download
• SHN VaxFacts Clinic or contact vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca or 416-438-2911 ext. 5738.
• City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Location Map
• City of Toronto’s Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan
• Vaccine Coverage by Neighbourhood in the City of Toronto
• Public Health Agency of Canada – The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines
• COVID-19 Assessment Centres, Pop-Ups and Mobile Testing.
• Real Talk with Real People – www.realtalkcovid.com

Councillor Ainslie’s Community Survey: As a member of the Toronto Board of Health, I would like to get your feedback on your experience communicating and engaging with Toronto Public Health. Please complete this short survey here to submit your feedback!

Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Project – Public Information Centre #4. The Virtual events for the Public Information Centre #4 will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm on October 21, 26 and 28, 2021. Online engagement will be open from Thursday, October 14 to November 11, 2021. Register for and attend one of the virtual events on Metrolinx Engage at www.metrolinxengage.com/DSBRT.

RapidTO: Have your say! The City of Toronto will be using a three-phased consultation to develop and deliver RapidTO: Bus & Streetcar Priority. To participate you can complete this survey by November 28 or participate in a virtual public meeting on October 26 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. For more information and how to participate please visit this webpage.  

Changes are coming to Line 3 service and we want to hear from you! You can complete the survey at www.line3bus.ca/survey until October 29.

Review of Parking Requirements for New Development Survey – the project team is conducting a survey to gather public and industry feedback on the City’s proposed changes to parking requirements for new and expanded development. Take the survey here.

Become a Neighbourhood Climate Action Champion! Residents and community leaders are invited to help inspire climate action in Toronto by becoming Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions. Learn more and apply by October 25 at www.toronto.ca/livegreen.

City of Toronto PollinateTO Grants! The City is now accepting applications for its PollinateTO Grants! Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support community-led initiatives that create or expand pollinator habitats on public and private lands in Toronto. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2021. Learn more and apply at www.livegreentoronto.ca. 

Community Events

• Guildwood Presbyterian Church’s Annual Village Fair

October 16 | see this flyer for more details

• Clark Centre for the Arts Preview Tours

October 16 to November 21 | 10am to 4pm

Registration is required online or by calling 416-396-7378

• Toronto East CAER Community Siren Test

October 20 | 2:05pm | When you hear the siren, you must shelter in place, go inside and close all doors. See this poster for more details.

• 2021 Virtual Public Forum on Accessible Transit

October 21 | 7pm to 7pm

Click here to register for the event.

• *NEW* Indigenous Entrepreneurship Virtual Forum

October 26 | 9:30am to 3:30pm
Register for the event for FREE.

• City of Toronto Community Environment Days – Scarborough Drop-Off Depot

October 31 | 10am to 2pm | 1 Transfer Pl

Please click here for a list of food banks and soup kitchens in Ward 24

Please click here for a list of food banks in East Scarborough

Please click here for a list of food banks in Scarborough

I am continuously updating my social media platforms and my website:

 

You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca

All my Best,  

Paul

Dear Neighbours,

I would like to thank all Team Toronto partners for making getting vaccinated against COVID-19 as easy as possible and thank you Toronto for rolling up your sleeves and getting vaccinated. Find a daily mobile vaccination clinic near you or walk into a City-run vaccination clinic for your first or second dose. Visit the COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated page for more details.

Today, October 4 is the National Day of Action for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls. Let us honour the lives of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and continue to raise awareness of the injustices faced by Canada’s Indigenous women.

REMINDER: Thanksgiving Donations – As Thanksgiving approaches, remember those who are less fortunate and rely on our hardworking food banks and soup kitchens for help. Please see my list of food banks and soup kitchens in Ward 24 and consider donating bulk food items, or volunteer your time to them.

As of today, Toronto Employment & Social Services’ offices are reopening to provide in-person services to low-income residents. In-person service hours remain 9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Visitors may experience a wait before being able to enter the office (due to capacity limits). Locations in Ward 24 include:

• Scarborough Village – 3660 Kingston Road | 416-392-2800.

City of Toronto COVID-19 Case & Vaccination Update: (Data as of October 4, 2021) Case status and vaccination dose data can be found on the City’s reporting platform.

346 – Newly Reported COVID-19 Cases 1,243 – Total number of Active COVID-19 Cases 56 – Hospitalized Cases (Cumulative)  179,083 – Number of COVID-19 Cases in Toronto (Cumulative)

174,174 – Number of Recovered COVID-19 Cases in Toronto 3,666 – Number of COVID-19 Fatal Cases in Toronto 4,746,400 COVID-19 – Vaccine doses administered in Toronto

Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-Ups and Mobile Clinics in Scarborough!

Clinics by Scarborough Health Network. Full details at www.scarbvaccine.ca.

• Fridays in October | 1pm to 8pm | Agincourt Mall, 3850 Sheppard Ave E
• Fridays & Saturdays in October | 12pm to 6pm | Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave
• Fridays & Saturdays in October | 12pm to 6pm | 3495 Lawrence Ave E
• Fridays & Saturdays in October | 12pm to 6pm | Parkway Mall, 85 Ellesmere Rd

TTC x East Toronto Health Partners Pop-Up Clinics. More details here.

• Oct 5, 6 & 7 | 8am to 8pm | Warden Station, 701 Warden Ave
• Oct 5, 6 & 7 | 8am to 8pm | 777 Victoria Park Ave

Clinics by Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities. More details here.

• Oct 6 | 12pm to 2pm | Progress Church, 4242 Kingston Road

The City of Toronto remains in Step Three of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen. Full details on Step Three restrictions are available on the “Reopening” Ontario webpage. Please review the City’s COVID-19 Reopening Guide for Toronto Residents for a list of activities permitted in Step Three.

The province of Ontario’s proof of vaccination requirement regulations remain in effect. You can download and print out your vaccination receipts off of the provincial portal. You can also call the Provincial Vaccine Information Line at 1-833-943-3900 for further assistance. More details are available here.

City of Toronto run mass vaccination clinics: Vaccine eligibility is now expanded to youth born in 2009. Walk-in vaccinations and appointments are available at City-run clinics for first or second doses from Tuesday to Saturday from 1pm to 7pm. Full details at www.toronto.ca/covid19. 

School Immunization Program Update: In addition to the COVID-19 vaccination program, all of the City-run immunization clinics will administer other critical immunization programs. Parents and students can now book an appointment to get their vaccines at city-run immunization sites at www.TPHbookings.ca.

Scarborough Health Network Community Vaccine Clinic & Eligibility: Eligible individuals for a 1^st, 2^nd or 3^rd COVID-19 vaccine dose can book now at www.scarbvaccine.ca 

COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations & Eligibility: Full details on eligibility and pharmacy locations administering the COVID-19 vaccine can be found here.

Where to get accurate COVID-19 information:

• City of Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage
• COVID-19 Vaccination Receipt Download
• SHN VaxFacts Clinic or contact vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca or 416-438-2911 ext. 5738.
• City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Location Map
• City of Toronto’s Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan
• Vaccine Coverage by Neighbourhood in the City of Toronto
• Public Health Agency of Canada – The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines
• COVID-19 Assessment Centres, Pop-Ups and Mobile Testing.
• Real Talk with Real People – www.realtalkcovid.com

Toronto News

• Toronto Police Service joins national week of action to help 9-1-1 callers #KnowExactlyWhere in an emergency with what3words – Toronto Public Service

*NEW* Rapid: Have your say! The City of Toronto will be using a three-phased consultation to develop and deliver RapidTO: Bus & Streetcar Priority. To participate you can complete this survey by November 28 or participate in a virtual public meeting on October 26 from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. For more information and how to participate please visit this webpage.  

*NEW* TDSB Highschool Life Hacks Program for Newcomer Youth. This program promises to give them a better start this new year in high school. It is an online fun and interactive high school readiness program lead by peer leaders and guidance counsellor. This program takes place on October 5 & 6, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm. Register here to receive the meeting information.

*NEW* Durham-Scarborough Bus Rapid Transit Project – Public Information Centre #4. The Virtual events for the Public Information Centre #4 will be held from 6:30pm to 8:00pm on October 21, 26 and 28, 2021. Online engagement will be open from Thursday, October 14 to November 11, 2021. Register for and attend one of the virtual events on Metrolinx Engage at www.metrolinxengage.com/DSBRT.

Become a Neighbourhood Climate Action Champion! Residents and community leaders are invited to help inspire climate action in Toronto by becoming Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions. Participants will receive training and support to empower them to support residents in developing innovative climate action projects that reflect the needs and values of their communities. Learn more and apply by October 25 at www.toronto.ca/livegreen.

Your feedback is important! The City of Toronto is seeking your feedback on the draft Digital Infrastructure Plan, using this online tool until October 19. The City is also hosting Drop-In Session: Talk with the Project Team on October 6, 11:30am to 1:00pm; and October 13, 4:00pm to 5:30pm. For further information, including access to the draft DIP and drop-in sessions please visit the project web page: www.Toronto.ca/DigitalTO

5n2 Looking for Donations of Large Trays! Ward 24’s Soup Kitchen “5n2” is looking for donations of large trays (approximately one by two feet, or the size of a large casserole dish, that serves 10+) to help serve their community partners and feed families in Scarborough. 5n2 would greatly appreciate any donations. For more information or questions, please contact them directly at: (416)-551-0910 or info@5n2.ca. 5n2 is located at Units 4/5B-2050 Ellesmere Road (near Markham and Ellesmere Roads).

City of Toronto PollinateTO Grants! The City is now accepting applications for its PollinateTO Grants! Grants of up to $5,000 are available to support community-led initiatives that create or expand pollinator habitats on public and private lands in Toronto. The deadline to apply is November 1, 2021. Learn more and apply at www.livegreentoronto.ca. 

Review of Parking Requirements for New Development Survey – the project team is conducting a survey to gather public and industry feedback on the City’s proposed changes to parking requirements for new and expanded development. Take the survey here.

Share your comments on regulations for taxis, limousines and private transportation like Facedrive, Lyft and Uber. Topics being explored include driver training, licensing fees, safety measures and more. If you would like to comment on any of the topics, please email vehicleforhirereview@toronto.ca. The deadline for submissions is Friday, October 8. More information is available here.

The Reading Partnership proudly moves into their 10th year of service with an epic collaboration with Pinball Clemons Foundation for the ‘Literacy Liberates’ – this year’s theme. Until October 15th, the Pinball Clemons Foundation will match all donations made to The Reading Partnership dollar-for-dollar, up to $50,000, as part of our Literacy Liberates $100K Challenge. Learn more and donate here.

The CNE introduced their new virtual EXperience, CNE Connected! CNE Connected is a membership with both free and paid virtual content packed with online experiences from Canadian performers/artists, kids content creators, local chefs and much more that goes beyond September! Visit www.cneconnected.com for more information.

Programs

• Join Kids ReadTO’s virtual book club for kids ages 9-12

Tuesdays at 5pm from October 19 to November 23 | Register here by October 1, 2021

• ShowLoveTO’s StrollTO – www.toronto.ca/strollto
• ShowLoveTO’s BigArtTO – www.toronto.ca/bigartto
• ShowLoveTO’s DineTOgether – www.toronto.ca/dinetogether
• Full ShowLoveTO Calendar of Events

Community Events

• Football Day with The Good Guides & TPS 43 Division

October 9 | 10am to 1pm | Ellesmere Reservoir Park, 2950 Ellesmere Rd

See this poster for more details.

• Guildwood Presbyterian Church’s Annual Village Fair

October 16 | see this flyer for more details

• Toronto East CAER Community Siren Test

October 20 | 2:05pm | When you hear the siren, you must shelter in place, go inside and close all doors. See this poster for more details.

• City of Toronto Community Environment Days – Scarborough Drop-Off Depot

October 31 | 10am to 2pm | 1 Transfer Pl

Please click here for a list of food banks and soup kitchens in Ward 24

Please click here for a list of food banks in East Scarborough

Please click here for a list of food banks in Scarborough

I am continuously updating my social media platforms and my website:

 

You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca

All my Best,  

Paul