{"id":1033,"date":"2021-06-25T20:50:18","date_gmt":"2021-06-26T01:50:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/?p=1033"},"modified":"2021-06-25T20:50:18","modified_gmt":"2021-06-26T01:50:18","slug":"my-covid-update-on-june-25-2021-for-ward24-scarborough-and-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/25\/my-covid-update-on-june-25-2021-for-ward24-scarborough-and-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"My #COVID #Update on June 25, 2021 for #Ward24 #Scarborough and #Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>June 25, 2021 Update<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dear Neighbours,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thank you for your efforts in keeping our community safe during these difficult times. Please review the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">City of Toronto\u2019s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage<\/a>, to inform yourself of the benefits of vaccination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>REMINDER: June 28 Scarborough-Guildwood Live Town Hall with Dr. Jeffrey Schiffer<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Executive Director, Native Child and Family Services of Toronto<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In honour of National Indigenous History Month, this month\u2019s town hall is dedicated to learning more about the history, traditions, values and culture of&nbsp;First Nations, Inuit and M\u00e9tis peoples, as well as the injustices of residential schools and other harmful laws and policies.<br><br>I encourage you to explore the following resources:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/johnmckaymp.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=51f95fac7ca1531d60b2ce4c2&amp;id=5bd8e71e9f&amp;e=aecf4c5ad6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Final Report of the&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/johnmckaymp.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=51f95fac7ca1531d60b2ce4c2&amp;id=df1d08b5eb&amp;e=aecf4c5ad6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/johnmckaymp.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=51f95fac7ca1531d60b2ce4c2&amp;id=86e04ee2a4&amp;e=aecf4c5ad6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/johnmckaymp.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=51f95fac7ca1531d60b2ce4c2&amp;id=6cbb86afe9&amp;e=aecf4c5ad6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aboriginal Worldviews and Education course<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/johnmckaymp.us14.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=51f95fac7ca1531d60b2ce4c2&amp;id=d65928a6ae&amp;e=aecf4c5ad6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Indigenous Canada course<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"403\" src=\"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/June2021Townhall.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/June2021Townhall.png 404w, https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/June2021Townhall-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/June2021Townhall-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/June2021Townhall-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*UPDATE* Accelerated Second Dose Appointment Eligibility: <\/strong>Starting Monday, June 28, 2021 at 8:00am, all Ontarians aged 18+ who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine will be eligible to book an appointment to receive their second ahead of schedule.Beginning Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 8:00am, youth aged 12 to 17 in Delta hot spots are eligible to book an accelerated second dose appointment through the provincial booking system, directly through public health units and through participating pharmacies. <a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1000406\/all-ontarians-aged-18-becoming-eligible-for-accelerated-second-doses\">More details here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>*NEW* Scarborough Health Network PFIZER 1<sup>st<\/sup> &amp; 2<sup>nd<\/sup> dose Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>1<sup>st<\/sup> Dose<\/u><\/strong>: Individuals aged 12+ who live, work or go to school in Scarborough (M1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>2<sup>nd<\/sup> Dose<\/u><\/strong>: Individuals aged 12+ who live, work or go to school in a Delta variant hot spot: M1B, M1G, M1J, M1K, M1L, M1R &amp; M1S; AND received their 1<sup>st<\/sup> dose of Pfizer at least 21 days ago OR their 1<sup>st<\/sup> dose of AstraZeneca at least 8 weeks ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sat, June 26 | 9am-7pm | UTSC, Highland Hall, 1265 Military Trail | Walk-in Only<\/li><li>Sun, June 27 | 9am-7pm | UTSC, Highland Hall, 1265 Military Trail | Walk-in Only<\/li><li>Mon, Jun 28 | 11am-9pm | UTSC, Highland all, 1265 Military Trail | Walk-in Only<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please bring proof of address\/employment\/school is required; 1<sup>st<\/sup> Dose Vaccination Receipt; form or ID if you have one. Full details are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\">www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scarborough Health Network MODERNA 1<sup>st<\/sup> &amp; 2<sup>nd<\/sup> dose Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>1<sup>st<\/sup> Dose<\/u><\/strong>: Individuals aged 18+ who live, work or go to school in Scarborough (M1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>2<sup>nd<\/sup> Dose<\/u><\/strong>: Individuals aged 18+ who live, work or go to school in Scarborough (M1) AND who received their 1<sup>st<\/sup> dose of Moderna at least 28 days ago, OR received their 1<sup>st<\/sup> dose of Pfizer at least 21 days ago; OR received their 1<sup>st<\/sup> does of AstraZeneca at least 8 weeks ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sat, June 26 | 10am-6pm | North American Foundation, 4140 Finch Ave E | <strong>Book at <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\"><strong>www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/strong><\/a><strong> under \u201cPop-Ups\u201d or Walk-In<\/strong><\/li><li>Sun, June 27 | 10am-6pm | Salaheddin Islamic Centre, 741 Kennedy Rd | <strong>Book at <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\"><strong>www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/strong><\/a><strong> under \u201cPop-Ups\u201d or Walk-In<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Please bring proof of address\/employment\/school is required; 1<sup>st<\/sup> Dose Vaccination Receipt; form or ID if you have one. Full details are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\">www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Toronto East Health Network Mobile &amp; Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic: <\/strong>Open to all individuals 12+ who live\/work\/attend school in any \u201cM\u201d postal code, with priority access for select populations. Visit the pop-up vaccine page for more details: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tehn.ca\/VaccinePopUps\">www.tehn.ca\/VaccinePopUps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City of Toronto Immunization Clinics &amp; Eligibility: <\/strong><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\">Eligibility criteria<\/a> and booking for first and second dose appointments can be found online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/covid19\">www.toronto.ca\/covid19<\/a> or by calling 1-833-943-3900.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>First dose: Everyone aged 12+ is encouraged to book their first dose appointment online or through the provincial booking line.<\/li><li>Second dose: Residents 70+; Anyone who received a first dose of Pfizer or Moderna on\/before May 9; those who received AstraZeneca at least eight weeks ago; FNIM individuals &amp; non-Indigenous partners &amp; household members<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scarborough Health Network Community Vaccine Clinic &amp; Eligibility: <\/strong>Eligibility criteria and booking information is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\">www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>First dose: Individuals 18+; Individuals 12+ at the Centenary College and TAIBU Community Health Centre sites<\/li><li>Second dose: Individuals eligible for an accelerated <strong>second dose appointment<\/strong> at SHN will be contacted directly to reschedule their appointment. <strong><u>DO NOT BOOK<\/u><\/strong> a second dose appointment online.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations &amp; Eligibility:<\/strong> Full details on eligibility and pharmacy locations administering the COVID-19 vaccine can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/covid-19.ontario.ca\/vaccine-locations\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>First dose: Individuals 12+ to get the Pfizer vaccine; Individuals 18+ to get the Moderna Vaccine<\/li><li>Second dose: <strong>(AstraZeneca)<\/strong> received 1<sup>st<\/sup> dose at least eight weeks ago; <strong>(Pfizer or Moderna) <\/strong>received 1<sup>st<\/sup> dose at least 28 days ago<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>City of Toronto COVID-19 Case &amp; Vaccination Update: <em>(Data as of June 25, 2021)<\/em><\/strong><em> <\/em>Case status and 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-pandemic-data\/\">reporting platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>68 \u2013 Newly Reported COVID-19 Cases 1,098 \u2013 Total number of Active COVID-19 Cases 511 \u2013 Hospitalized Cases (Cumulative) &nbsp; 169,532 \u2013 Number of COVID-19 Cases in Toronto<\/td><td>164,929 \u2013 Number of Recovered COVID-19 Cases in Toronto 3,505 \u2013 Number of COVID-19 Fatal Cases in Toronto 3,153,011 COVID-19 \u2013 Vaccine doses administered in Toronto<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Where to get accurate COVID-19 information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/\">City of Toronto\u2019s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated\/?accordion=booking-your-second-dose\">Booking Your Second Dose, Rescheduling and More<\/a><\/li><li>VaxTO: Text \u201cVACCINE\u201d to 1-833-750-0888 for COVID-19 vaccine resources<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shn.ca\/vaxfacts\/\">SHN VaxFacts Clinic \u2013 website<\/a> or contact <a href=\"mailto:vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca\">vaxfactsclinic@shn.ca<\/a> or 416-438-2911 ext. 5738.<\/li><li><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 of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Location Map<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/paulainslie.com\/FILES\/2021\/Additional_Vaccination_Sites_Ward24.pdf\">Additional Ward 24 Vaccination Sites<\/a><\/li><li>Need help getting to your vaccine appointment? Check out 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=transportation-to-clinics\">City of Toronto\u2019s Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan<\/a><\/li><li>Information on booking vaccine appointments for residents without an OHIP card can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-protect-yourself-others\/covid-19-vaccines\/covid-19-how-to-get-vaccinated\/?accordion=residents-without-ohip-cards\">here<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-latest-city-of-toronto-news\/covid-19-pandemic-data\/covid-19-vaccine-data\/\">Vaccine Coverage by Neighbourhood in the City of Toronto<\/a> (scroll to the bottom of the neighbourhood map)<\/li><li>Public Health Agency of Canada \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/public-health\/services\/diseases\/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection\/awareness-resources\/know-vaccine.html\">The Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/COVID19Testing\">COVID-19 tests<\/a> are available at assessment centres, pop-ups, and mobile testing facilities and pharmacies. Use this <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 find a testing location near you.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Toronto News<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/news\/team-toronto-hitting-new-vaccine-milestone-with-35-per-cent-of-adults-with-two-doses\/\">Team Toronto hitting new vaccine milestone with 35 per cent of adults with two doses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/news\/city-of-toronto-continues-to-help-and-support-people-experiencing-homelessness\/\">City of Toronto continues to help and support people experiencing homelessness<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/news\/city-of-toronto-to-transfer-tchcs-single-family-housing-to-non-profit-housing-sector\/\">City of Toronto to transfer TCHC\u2019s sing-family housing to non-profit housing sector<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/torontoca.sharepoint.com\/sites\/O365CouncillorAinslieTeam\/Shared%20Documents\/Marketing\/Eblasts\/In-Person%20Summer%20Learning%20to%20Support%20Student%20Success%20and%20a%20Strong%20Start%20to%202021-22%20School%20Year\">In-Person Summer Learning to Support Student Success and a Strong Start to 2021-2022 School Year<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Community Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Roots of Seven Oaks Community Clean Up<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Saturday, June 26 | 10am to 12pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting point: Parking lot by the ravine on Military Trail<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notes: Participants will be organized in groups of 10 in accordance with Provincial guidelines. Please bring your own gloves and review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-reopening-recovery-rebuild\/covid-19-reopening-guidelines-for-businesses-organizations\/covid-19-guidance-indoor-outdoor-events\/#:~:text=nearest%20whole%20number.-,Indoor%20gatherings%20are%20not%20permitted%2C%20except%20with%20members%20of%20the,of%20Worship%20for%20more%20information.\">City\u2019s COVID-19 guidance for Indoor &amp; Outdoor events.<\/a> If you have any questions about this event please contact: <a href=\"mailto:markjthomas171@gmail.com\">markjthomas171@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Ontario government has <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/news.ontario.ca\/en\/release\/1000399\/ontario-moving-to-step-two-of-roadmap-to-reopen-on-june-30\"><strong>announced<\/strong><\/a><strong> that the province is moving to Step Two of the Road Map to Reopen plan on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 12:01am. <\/strong>I would like to encourage residents to review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/covid-19\/covid-19-reopening-recovery-rebuild\/covid-19-guide-for-toronto-residents\/\">City\u2019s COVID-19 Reopening Guide for Toronto Residents<\/a> for the latest public health guidance, provincial regulations, and City bylaws. A summary of the Roadmap to Reopening can be found on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/reopening-ontario\">\u201cReopening Ontario\u201d webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your Toronto Zoo and the Toronto Zoo Wildlife Conservancy <\/strong>are proud to be the recipient of an approximate $380,000.00 grant through the Government of Canada\u2019s Climate Action and Awareness Fund (CAAF). The grant will support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.torontozoo.com\/mediaroom\/press2021?pg=20210625\">the Zoo\u2019s new Climate Action Learning and Leadership Project \u2013 the CALL<\/a> \u2013 that was created to support and engage youth from underrepresented communities to take action to combat climate change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Reminder on Firework Rules in Toronto: <\/strong>With Canada Day coming up, the City\u2019s bylaw enforcement officers and Toronto Police Service continue to monitory heavily used parks and beaches and respond to issues related to fireworks. Fireworks are banned in parks and beaches and can only be set off on your own property without a permit on Victoria Day and Canada Day. Take the time to prepare, protect and prevent fireworks accidents. More at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/fireworks\">www.toronto.ca\/fireworks<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Multi-Tenant (Rooming) Houses Across the City of Toronto Report. <\/strong>The City is proposing to enact a zoning by-law to permit multi-tenant houses throughout the City of Toronto. I have concerns and would like to hear from you as it will directly impact our communities. Please send me your comments at <a href=\"mailto:councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca\">councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca<\/a>, for my review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>City staff recommendations have been posted on the City website, to be debated the <a href=\"http:\/\/app.toronto.ca\/tmmis\/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.PH25.10\">Planning and Housing Committee meeting on June 28<\/a>. I do encourage you to speak\/submit comments to the Committee Clerk by clicking the \u201cSubmit Comments\u201d\/\u201dRequest to Speak\u201d buttons at the top of the report page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The East Scarborough Storefront and VIBE Arts, in collaboration with the <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/services-payments\/streets-parking-transportation\/enhancing-our-streets-and-public-realm\/streetartoronto\/\"><strong>City\u2019s StART program<\/strong><\/a><strong>, are creating a community engaged mural <\/strong>for the exterior wall of the East Scarborough Storefront facility, and they want to hear your ideas! <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/1NOo4oem4HooklwF_ckk6QT4NDyo1Gh0octk0Atl5RL0\/viewform?ts=60be7c55&amp;edit_requested=true\">Please fill out this survey to submit your ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities\u2019 Hope Exists After Loss (HEAL) Youth Program. <\/strong>FREE 8-week youth program for ages 12-19. An engaging and meaningful peer mentorship for youth living in Scarborough experiencing loss from death. Starting Tuesday, July 6, 2021 from 4pm to pm. For more information and to register please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.schcontario.ca\/heal\">www.schcontario.ca\/heal<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Your <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.narcity.com\/toronto\/best-restrooms-in-canada-includes-the-toronto-zoo#toggle-gdpr\"><strong>Toronto Zoo\u2019s restrooms have been named one of the best in Canada<\/strong><\/a><strong>! <\/strong>Show your love for the best restroom in the GTA you can vote on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bestrestroom.com\/ca\/vote\/\">Citas Canada\u2019s website<\/a>. The polls are open now until July 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Save the CNE! Please sign the <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.savethecne.ca\"><strong>www.savethecne.ca<\/strong><\/a><strong> petition!<\/strong> Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Toronto has extended the cancellation of in-person major outdoor events through to September 7. Now without critical financial support from the federal and provincial governments, the CNE is at risk of closing its gates forever, after 142 years of operations. Please visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.savethecne.ca\/\">www.savethecne.ca<\/a> and help the CNE keep its gates open.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Summer Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torontopubliclibrary.ca\/programs-and-classes\/featured\/summer-wonder.jsp?utm_source=What%27s+On+Newsletter&amp;utm_campaign=Issue+%23226+-+Tuesday%2C+June+22%2C+2021&amp;utm_medium=email\">Explore activities to keep your kids active this summer with the Toronto Public Library<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/campto\">Summer CampTO &amp; Virtual CampTO programs<\/a> \u2013 Register online or by phone 416-396-7378<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/explore-enjoy\/recreation\/fitness\/parkfitto\/\">New ParkFitTO outdoor fitness programs<\/a> \u2013 Register online or by phone 416-396-7378<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/explore-enjoy\/recreation\/swimming\/#location=&amp;lat=&amp;lng=\">City of Toronto Outdoor Swimming Pool Swim Session reservations<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\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 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>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>June 25, 2021 Update Dear Neighbours, Thank you for your efforts in keeping our community safe during these difficult times. Please review the&nbsp;City of Toronto\u2019s COVID-19 Vaccines webpage, to inform yourself of the benefits of vaccination. 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