{"id":1001,"date":"2021-05-13T15:53:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T20:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/?p=1001"},"modified":"2021-05-13T15:53:53","modified_gmt":"2021-05-13T20:53:53","slug":"my-covid-update-for-ward24-scarborough-toronto-for-may-13-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/13\/my-covid-update-for-ward24-scarborough-toronto-for-may-13-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"My #COVID #Update for #Ward24 #Scarborough &#038; #Toronto for May 13, 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dear Neighbours,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-up Clinic at the Boys\u2019 and Girls\u2019 Club of East Scarborough<\/strong> (100 Galloway Road) is open today until 9PM for all 18+ residents living in a Scarborough hot spot postal codes. NO REGISTRATION IS NEEDED \u2013 same day tickets are being given on a first come, first served basis. Learn more at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\">www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/a> and see the flyer <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulainslie.com\/FILES\/2021\/ESBGCPopUp.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scarborough Health Network and our Scarborough Ontario Health Team partners have new one-day vaccine clinics this week <\/strong>\u2013 for who are 18 years or older living in any hot spot postal code in Scarborough. <strong>By appointment only. Book at <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\"><strong>www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scarborough Ismaili Jamatkhana (695 Middlefield Road)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Friday, May 14 from 8am to 8pm<\/li><li>Book at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\">www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/a><\/li><li><em>When you get started in the booking tool, ensure \u201cMobile Clinic A\u201d is selected. Click on \u201cChoose date\u201d and then select Friday, May 14 and proceed.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Toronto Zoo Special Events Centre (2000 Meadowvale Road)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Saturday, May 15 from 9am to 7pm<\/li><li>Book at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\">www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/a><\/li><li><em>When you get started in the booking tool, ensure \u201cMobile Clinic C\u201d is selected. Click on \u201cChoose date\u201d and then select Friday, May 15 and proceed.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gursikh Sabha Canada (905 Middlefield Road)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Saturday, May 15 from 9am to 5pm<\/li><li>Book at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\">www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/a><\/li><li><em>When you get started in the booking tool, ensure \u201cMobile Clinic B\u201d is selected. Click on \u201cChoose date\u201d and then select Friday, May 15 and proceed.<\/em><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I would like to continue to thank everyone for their efforts during these difficult times.&nbsp; It has been difficult for everyone. We must continue to fight the spread of COVID-19 and keep ourselves and our community safe by following the public health measures in place. Remember, our mental health is paramount, we need to continue to take care of ourselves and seek support if needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*UPDATE* Today, the Province of Ontario<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1000124\/ontario-extending-stay-at-home-order-until-june-2\"><strong> announced<\/strong><\/a><strong> the extension of the Stay-at-Home Order until June 2, 2021. <\/strong>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/laws\/regulation\/200082\">provincial wide shutdown<\/a> requires all residents to remain home except for essential purposes. I encourage everyone to review the <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/zones-and-restrictions\">Province&#8217;s COVID-19 public health measures and advice<\/a>, the City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-reopening-recovery-rebuild\/covid-19-guide-for-toronto-residents\/\">Guide for Toronto Residents<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news\/affected-city-services\/\">Changes to City Services<\/a> for the most up-to-date information on public health guidelines and regulations. <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*NEW* The province outline plans to make Pfizer vaccine available to Youth Aged 12 to 17. <\/strong>During this time, the government will prepare to administer the Pfizer vaccine to youth between the ages of 12 and 17, beginning the week May 31, 2021, as the province also finalizes plans to gradually and safely re-open the province. Learn more in this <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1000124\/ontario-extending-stay-at-home-order-until-june-2\">news release.<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*UPDATE* City of Toronto Immunization Clinic Eligibility Groups: <\/strong>Book through the provincial booking system at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/covid19%20or%20by%20calling%201-833-943-3900\">www.toronto.ca\/covid19 or by calling 1-833-943-3900<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>*NEW* People age 40+ older<\/strong><\/li><li>People age 18+ living in any of the 53 provincial hot spot postal codes &#8211; Scarborough-Guildwood hotspot postal codes include M1E, M1G, M1H, M1J and M1M<\/li><li>First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis individuals<\/li><li>People who are pregnant<\/li><li>People with <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/ontarios-covid-19-vaccination-plan#at-risk\">at-risk health conditions<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/ontarios-covid-19-vaccination-plan#high-risk\">high-risk health conditions<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/ontarios-covid-19-vaccination-plan#highest-risk\">highest risk health conditions<\/a><\/li><li>Employees unable to work from home listed by the Province of Ontario as <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/ontarios-covid-19-vaccination-plan#group-1\">Group One<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/ontarios-covid-19-vaccination-plan#group-2\">Group Two<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The full list of eligible groups with information on how to register for appointments is available on the City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated\/?accordion=vaccine-eligibility\">COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*NEW*The Malvern Aboriginal Child and Family Centre Vaccine Opportunities \u2013 <\/strong>The Malvern Aboriginal Child and Family Centre will be hosting a pop-up vaccine clinic at their location, 31 Tapscott Road, Unit 76B on Thursday May 20, 2021. First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis individuals and their household members over the age of 16 can book a first or second dose appointment. For those seeking a second dose appointment, you must have received your first Pfizer vaccine dose prior to April 28, 2021. To schedule an appointment please contact <a href=\"mailto:COVIDvaccine@nativechild.org\">COVIDvaccine@nativechild.org<\/a>. See <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulainslie.com\/FILES\/2021\/SHNMalvernPopUp.png\">this poster<\/a> for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations &amp; Eligibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/vaccine-locations\/pfizer\">Select pharmacy locations in Toronto and Peel<\/a> are administering the Pfizer vaccine to individuals aged 18+.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/vaccine-locations\/moderna\">Select pharmacy locations in Durham, Hamilton, Ottawa, Windsor and York<\/a> are administering the Moderna vaccine to individuals aged 18+.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Due to supply challenges, certain pharmacies offering the COVID-19 vaccine may be out of stock. Please check with your pharmacy first. You must have a valid OHIP card or other form of government ID. For more information please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/vaccine-locations\">this site.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Toronto Public Health issues Section 22 Order to education providers limiting in-person attendances of school-aged children <\/strong>effective Monday, May 10 at 12:01 a.m. The Order is available on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-what-you-should-do\/covid-19-orders-directives-by-laws\/?accordion=class-order-to-education-providers-to-limit-in-person-attendances-of-school-aged-children\">City website.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to get accurate COVID-19 vaccine information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is a lot of incorrect information about the COVID-19 vaccines on social media and group chats, such as WhatsApp. Accurate and trusted information can be found on the City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/\">COVID-19: Vaccines webpage<\/a>. If you have questions about the vaccines, you should speak with your doctor or health care provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City of Toronto-Vaccine Hunters Canada to help residents quickly find available vaccine appointments at City-run clinics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vaccine appointment availability at all nine City clinics and will be displayed <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/VaxHuntersCan\">@VaxHuntersCan<\/a>. More information is available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/news\/city-of-toronto-partners-with-vaccine-hunters-canada-to-help-residents-quickly-find-available-vaccine-appointments-at-city-run-clinics\/\">City website<\/a>.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vaccine Eligibility Chart<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The City of Toronto has created a vaccine eligibility chart to assist residents in clarifying eligibility stages and registration questions. You can find the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated\/?accordion=vaccine-eligibility\">vaccine eligibility chart here.<\/a> Visit the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vaccineto.ca\/\">VaccineTO website<\/a> regularly to see if local clinics have available appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic \u2013 Locations Map<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All COVID-19 Immunization Clinics across the city, including City-run facilities, pharmacies and hospitals, are now mapped on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated\/covid-19-future-city-operated-immunization-clinics\/#location=30%20Ashbridges%20Bay%20Park%20Rd&amp;lat=43.658728287988126&amp;lng=-79.31227684020998\">City\u2019s website<\/a>. Residents can search for the clinic closest to them by location or address. <strong>Additional Ward 24 specific vaccination sites can be found <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/paulainslie.com\/FILES\/2021\/Additional_Vaccination_Sites_Ward24.pdf\"><strong>here.<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>Residents must register for an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do you need help getting to your vaccination appointment? <\/strong>The City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/news\/city-of-toronto-and-partners-announce-vaccine-equity-transportation-plan\/\">Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan<\/a> is piloting transportation services for individuals age 55+ who may be unable to access or afford existing transportation options to get to their vaccination appointments. Eligible residents can book their vaccination appointment at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/covid-19\">www.toronto.ca\/covid-19<\/a> then book a ride contact with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.torontoride.ca\/\">Toronto Ride<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.circleofcare.com\/vaccinerides\">iRide<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schcontario.ca\/scarboroughride.html\">Scarborough Ride<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Vaccine Appointment booking for residents without OHIP Cards<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Resident without OHIP cards who meet current vaccine eligibility criteria can request assistance to book their vaccination appointment at a City-run immunization clinic by contacting FCJ Refugee Centre, Access Alliance or Toronto Public Health. Residents without an OHIP card may use other forms of identification to book their COVID-19 vaccination appointment through agency partners. For more details and contact information please see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated\/?accordion=what-you-need-to-know-before-booking-your-appointment\">this page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In-Home Vaccination for Homebound Persons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are a homebound person receiving care through a Primary Care Provider, Family Health Team, Home or Community Care or Community Support Services or Agencies, please contact your provider to learn whether they are able to offer in-home vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are homebound person who does not have a Primary Care Provider, Family Health Team, Home or Community Care or Community Support Services, please contact the Toronto Seniors Help Line at 416-217-2077 or by webchat at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.torontoseniorshelpline.ca\/web-chat\">www.torontoseniorshelpline.ca\/web-chat<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COVID-19 tests are available at assessment centres, pop-up and mobile testing facilities and pharmacies.<\/strong> Learn more about COVID-19 testing locations and eligibility, including locations of upcoming pop-up testing sites, by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-what-you-should-do\/covid-19-have-symptoms-or-been-exposed\/covid-19-assessment-centres\/\">toronto.ca\/COVID19Testing<\/a>.The website features a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-what-you-should-do\/covid-19-have-symptoms-or-been-exposed\/covid-19-assessment-centres\/covid-19-assessment-centres-pharmacies\/#location=&amp;lat=&amp;lng=\">map<\/a> to help you easily find a testing location near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City of Toronto COVID-19 Case Update: <em>(Data as of May 12, 2021)<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>There has been an increase of<strong> 814 COVID-19 cases<\/strong> in the City with<strong> 1,081 people hospitalized.<\/strong> Through the pandemic the City has seen <strong>a total of 158,702 cases of COVID-19<\/strong>, of these, <strong>145,155 cases have recovered<\/strong>. To this date, there have been<strong> 3,224 COVID-19 deaths<\/strong> in Toronto. Case status data can be found on the City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news\/covid-19-status-of-cases-in-toronto\/\">reporting platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccination Update: <\/strong>Together, the City of Toronto, healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health have now administered more than one million COVID-19 vaccines. To date <strong>1,567,248 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto<\/strong>. Toronto is the first local health region in Canada to administer more than one million doses of vaccine. Vaccination dose data can be found on the City\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news\/covid-19-status-of-cases-in-toronto\/\">COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COVID-19 Vaccination Tracker Canada: <\/strong>You can review regular data on doses administered, doses delivered and percentage of the Canadian population that has received at least one dose on the <a href=\"https:\/\/covid19tracker.ca\/vaccinationtracker.html\">COVID-19 Vaccine Tracker page.<\/a> <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mayor Tory announces 113 new modular homes with support services to be created in Etobicoke \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/news\/mayor-tory-announces-113-new-modular-homes-with-support-services-to-be-created-in-etobicoke\/\"><strong>News Release<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>TPS: Missing Girl, Neilson Road and Ellesmere Road area, Mavianne Precious Hankey, 14 \u2013 <\/strong>The Toronto Police Service is requesting the public\u2019s assistance locating a missing girl last seen on Tuesday May 11, in the Neilson Road and Ellesmere Road area. She is described as 5\u2019$\u2019, thin build, black hair and brown eyes. Learn more in this <a href=\"http:\/\/www.torontopolice.on.ca\/newsreleases\/49881\">news release.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Little Scarborough Centre: Calling all kids! Toronto City Planning wants to hear YOUR ideas of <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/city-government\/planning-development\/planning-studies-initiatives\/scarborough-centre-review\/?fbclid=IwAR3DpLplKaDSQH0NBhy_Yq_l2I0lSAA8hGODAR9dbDqAOTSsGKdAPzru7rE\"><strong>Our Scarborough Centre.<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>Re-imagine our map of the area to include the buildings, parks, shops, pathways and other elements you\u2019d like to see in the future. Send in photos of your creation. For more details on how to participate please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/city-government\/planning-development\/planning-studies-initiatives\/scarborough-centre-review\/meetings-and-events-scarborough-centre-review\/?accordion=little-scarborough-centre-may-10-2021\">this site.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Help protect your home from basement flooding.<\/strong> For tips to reduce the risk of basement flooding and to learn about the City of Toronto subsidies available when you install flood-prevention devices, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/basementflooding\">www.toronto.ca\/basementflooding<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feed Scarborough is hosting a Virtual event on Fertility and COVID-19 Vaccine: Debunking Myths and Misconceptions. <\/strong>This event will take place on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 6pm to 7pm with Dr. Vinita Dubey, Associate Medical Officer of Health, City of Toronto and Dr. Rutherford, Chief Obstetrics and Gynecology at SHN. Bengali and Punjabi interpreters will be available. For more information on how to participate please see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulainslie.com\/FILES\/2021\/COVIDFertility.pdf\">this poster.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>StreetSmartsTO: Safe Cycling for School-aged Children in Scarborough on Saturday May 15, 2021 from 10:30am to 11:30am. <\/strong>Topics will include equipment and bike fit, safe riding techniques, rules and responsibilities, interaction with others and choosing your route. For more information and to register for this event please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cycleto.ca\/event\/streetsmartsto-safe-cycling-101-school-aged-children-scarborough\">this site. <\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Afghan Women\u2019s Organization is hosting a Q &amp; A Forum on the COVID-19 Vaccine on May 16, 2021 from 2pm to 3pm. <\/strong>This session is offered in Arabic. For more information on how to participate please see <a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulainslie.com\/FILES\/2021\/QACOVID.pdf\">this flyer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The TTC would like your feedback as they develop their 5-year fare policy. <\/strong>Have your say and get involved by completing an online survey or by calling 1-833-949-3273. The survey will be available until June 2, 2021. You can also join a <a href=\"https:\/\/can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flura-ca.zoom.us%2Fj%2F62236704835%3Fpwd%3DdndjU1ArY1Z1NVptUVR4dlR1QzNBQT09&amp;data=04%7C01%7Cazand%40lura.ca%7C9bd1ec2646954fc269a508d914892ed8%7C2d58c2a9b1764e0bacf8ff27a8f57f62%7C0%7C0%7C637563401698480507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&amp;sdata=D4cLgKZN0DLSg58HgpVSObpqxwgw37z3RijbQpq4g0E%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Virtual Town Hall meeting<\/a> on May 19, 2021 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For more information please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ttc.ca\/farepolicy\/index.jsp\">this site.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scarborough Business Association \u2013 Cyber Breakfast on Social Procurement on May 19, 2021 from 9:15am to 10:00am. <\/strong>Attend an SBA Breakfast from your home or office and be back to work by 10:00am. Connect, share information and gain knowledge. <a href=\"https:\/\/events.r20.constantcontact.com\/register\/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehuyuzcze95d3687&amp;oseq=&amp;c=&amp;ch=\">Register here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Public invited to provide feedback on proposed City of Toronto regulations for multi-tenant houses. <\/strong>You can complete <a href=\"https:\/\/s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com\/?e=229126&amp;h=F32B4A99DDA48CE&amp;l=en\">this questionnaire<\/a>, open until May 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Garden Suites Survey &amp; Consultation: <\/strong>The City of Toronto is seeking public and industry opinions about Garden Suites in Toronto. To provide feedback and help shape the future of Gardens Suites in Toronto, please fill out <a href=\"https:\/\/s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com\/?e=223303&amp;h=7F3D637734B12E1&amp;l=en\">this survey.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Education Bank COVID-19 Update: <\/strong>In response to the new Provincial guidelines, the Education Bank will be closed for the month of April. The Education Bank has shifted to a curb side pickup model which will allow families to select materials for pick up at the Family Service Centre. You can complete the following <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfIkVAfU49JxjtBK3OWpSnuPWGGSnmf-C-DOEGKZB6gSVQ8qw\/viewform\">Google Form<\/a> to select items for pick up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/paulainslie.com\/FILES\/2020\/FOODBANKS_WARD24.pdf\">click here<\/a><strong>&nbsp;for a list of food banks and soup kitchens&nbsp;in the Ward 24<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1PrHiPcR4-UcvKoF2OjziEpQwH31iPc4m\/view\">click here<\/a><strong>&nbsp;for a list of food banks in East Scarborough<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/covid19.211central.ca\/results\/?searchLocation=Scarborough&amp;searchTerms=&amp;latitude=43.77642579999999&amp;longitude=-79.2317521&amp;topicPath=425\">click here<\/a><strong>&nbsp;for a list of food banks in Scarborough<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please remember to call ahead to book to ensure they are properly stocked. For those interested in volunteering, food banks are always looking for volunteers, so please feel free to save and share this information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boys\u2019 and Girls\u2019 Club of East Scarborough Scoop \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esbgc.us20.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=8921aad099677bad1e0dcb69d&amp;id=b07340a18c\">Subscribe HERE.<\/a> <strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>East Scarborough Storefront: Our KGO Updates \u2013 <\/strong>See the latest issue <a href=\"https:\/\/us13.campaign-archive.com\/?u=b8b01c6ecc7ff78b8f68e9bc9&amp;id=1f62332f22\">HERE<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/thestorefront.us13.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=b8b01c6ecc7ff78b8f68e9bc9&amp;id=5599bc46e1\">Subscribe HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>insidehousing: News from Toronto Community Housing \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/torontohousing.us8.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=c834caed6f111dd20c08d5bec&amp;id=c749ae5e16\">Subscribe HERE.<\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What\u2019s On at the Library: Home Edition \u2013 <\/strong>Check out the latest copy <a href=\"https:\/\/email.torontopubliclibrary.ca\/v\/443\/91d05a1e78cafb8d1c38eae64cb11a2dbc8b918c38e102c323f1f694ea285081\">HERE<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torontopubliclibrary.ca\/email-newsletter\/?utm_source=What%27s+On+Newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=Issue+%23204+-+Tuesday%2C+June+2%2C+2020&amp;utm_medium=email\">Subscribe HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you need info on COVID-19, please visit the following websites:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/\">City of Toronto<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/2019-novel-coronavirus\">Province of Ontario<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/diseases\/coronavirus-disease-covid-19.html\">Government of Canada<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\">World Health Organization<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I am continuously updating my social media platforms and my website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ainslie_ward24\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/councillorpaulainslieScarboroughGuildwood\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cllrainslie\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCdbqAJNSBe_3XKlL_R8JQ9Q\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.paulainslie.com\/\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can also reach me by: telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca\">councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All my Best,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Neighbours, The COVID-19 Vaccine Pop-up Clinic at the Boys\u2019 and Girls\u2019 Club of East Scarborough (100 Galloway Road) is open today until 9PM for all 18+ residents living in a Scarborough hot spot postal codes. NO REGISTRATION IS NEEDED \u2013 same day tickets are being given on a first come, first served basis. Learn &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/2021\/05\/13\/my-covid-update-for-ward24-scarborough-toronto-for-may-13-2021\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;My #COVID #Update for #Ward24 #Scarborough &#038; #Toronto for May 13, 2021&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1001","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1001"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1001\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1002,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1001\/revisions\/1002"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1001"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1001"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1001"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}