{"id":1075,"date":"2021-09-07T16:01:19","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T21:01:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/?p=1075"},"modified":"2021-09-07T16:01:46","modified_gmt":"2021-09-07T21:01:46","slug":"my-covid-update-of-september-7-2021-for-ward24-scarborough-and-toronto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/07\/my-covid-update-of-september-7-2021-for-ward24-scarborough-and-toronto\/","title":{"rendered":"My #COVID #Update of #September 7, 2021 for #Ward24 #Scarborough and #Toronto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dear Neighbours, <a><\/a><a><\/a><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best of luck to all the students heading back to school this week! <\/strong>A safe return to school or campus is a top priority this fall. If you haven\u2019t received your COVID-19 vaccine, drop-in to one of the City\u2019s clinics and get the best protection. Visit 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=city-immunization-clinics\">COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated<\/a> page for more details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*NEW* City of Toronto encourages residents to drop off items for reuse, recycling and safe disposal at Community Environment Days \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/news\/city-of-toronto-encourages-residents-to-drop-off-items-for-reuse-recycling-and-safe-disposal-at-community-environment-days\/\"><strong>News Release<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>The City of Toronto will be holding Community Environment Days at the City\u2019s seven Drop-Off Depots on Sundays throughout September and October. The events begin September 12 and will run until October 31, 2021. Scarborough Drop-Off Depot dates are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>September 19 | 10am to 2pm | 1 Transfer Pl<\/li><li>October 31 | 10am to 2pm | 1 Transfer Pl<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*NEW* Mayor Tory unveils the City of Toronto\u2019s action plan to safely manage congestion as schools open and workers return to offices \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/news\/mayor-tory-unveils-the-city-of-torontos-action-plan-to-safely-manage-congestion-as-schools-open-and-workers-return-to-offices\/\"><strong>News Release<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>The City created a Congestion Management Action Team made up of senior City traffic management professionals. Their work included actively monitoring and coordinating timely responses to transportation issues across the city based on real-time data, and planning for a safe return to offices and schools. There are three key traffic monitoring measures the Action Team rely on: Traffic Congestion, Traffic Volumes and Traffic Mode Volumes.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*REMINDER* TTC Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics. <\/strong>The TTC has partnered with East Toronto Health Partners to provide pop-up vaccination clinics conveniently located for customers in subway stations. Health partner teams will be stationed at <strong>Warden Station, 701 Warden Avenue, mezzanine level of the station from 8am to 8pm daily from September 7 to 9, 2021.<\/strong> More details are available <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ttc.ca\/COVID-19\/pop-up_clinics.jsp\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>City of Toronto COVID-19 Case &amp; Vaccination Update: <em>(Data as of September 7, 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>601 \u2013 Newly Reported COVID-19 Cases 1,643 \u2013 Total number of Active COVID-19 Cases 83 \u2013 Hospitalized Cases (Cumulative)&nbsp; 175,496 \u2013 Number of COVID-19 Cases in Toronto (Cumulative)<\/td><td>170,229 \u2013 Number of Recovered COVID-19 Cases in Toronto 3,624 \u2013 Number of COVID-19 Fatal Cases in Toronto 4,602,453 COVID-19 \u2013 Vaccine doses administered in Toronto<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scarborough Health Network One-Day Pop-Ups \u2013 1<sup>st<\/sup>, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> AND 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Doses! <\/strong>These clinics will be vaccinating individuals for 1st Dose: Ages 12+ (born in 2009 or earlier); 2nd Dose: Received 1st dose of Pfizer 21+ days ago or AstraZeneca 8+ weeks ago; 3<sup>rd<\/sup> Dose: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scarboroughcovidvaccineclinic.ca\/\">specific immunocompromised<\/a> groups and received their 2<sup>nd<\/sup> dose at least 2 months ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sept 8 &amp; 9 | 12pm-6pm | UTSC Highland Hall, 1265 Military Trail<\/li><li>Sept 10, 17, 24 | 1pm-8pm | Agincourt Mall, 3850 Sheppard Ave E<\/li><li>Sept 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 | 12-6pm | Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave<\/li><li>Sept 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 | 12-6pm | Golden Mile Shopping Centre, 1880 Eglinton Ave E<\/li><li>Sept 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 | 12-6pm | Cedarbrae Mall, 3495 Lawrence Ave E<\/li><li>Sept 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25 | 12-6pm | Parkway Mall, 85 Ellesmere Rd<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Appointments are available on a first come, first served basis. Please bring ID or document with your address or proof of employment, a health card if you have one, for a 2<sup>nd<\/sup> dose please bring your 1<sup>st<\/sup> dose vaccination receipt, for a 3<sup>rd<\/sup> dose please bring your 2<sup>nd<\/sup> dose vaccination receipt and proof of treatment note. Full details at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\">www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>City of Toronto run mass vaccination clinics: <\/strong>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/covid19\">www.toronto.ca\/covid19<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Scarborough Health Network Community Vaccine Clinic &amp; Eligibility: <\/strong>Eligible individuals for a 1<sup>st<\/sup>, 2<sup>nd<\/sup> or 3<sup>rd<\/sup> COVID-19 vaccine dose can book now at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.scarbvaccine.ca\">www.scarbvaccine.ca<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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>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<\/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=\"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><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><\/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 Assessment Centres, Pop-Ups and Mobile Testing.<\/a><\/li><li>Real Talk with Real People \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.realtalkcovid.com\">www.realtalkcovid.com<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The City of Toronto remains in Step Three of the province\u2019s Roadmap to Reopen. <\/strong>Full details on Step Three restrictions are available on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontario.ca\/page\/reopening-ontario\">the &#8220;Reopening&#8221; Ontario webpage.<\/a><strong> <\/strong>Please 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 a list of activities permitted in Step Three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*UPDATE* Virtual Ward Forum CANCELLED \u2013 Return to School 2021. <\/strong>Due to unforeseen circumstances, the September 7, 2021 Virtual Ward Forum has been CANCELLED. The Ward Forum will be rescheduled, and new meeting dates will be shared as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REMINDER<\/strong><strong>: Registration extended for City of Toronto\u2019s DineTOgether promotion to support local restaurants. <\/strong>Due to requests from restauranteurs, and strong interest and registration across the city, the City of Toronto is extending the submission deadline for restaurants to participate in DineTOgether to <strong>September 7 at 11:59 p.m. at <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/explore-enjoy\/festivals-events\/showloveto\/dinetogether\/\"><strong>DineTOgether<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>*NEW* Toronto Police Service Re-Opens Police Facilities to the Public \u2013 <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/torontopolice.on.ca\/newsreleases\/50875\"><strong>News Release<\/strong><\/a><strong>. <\/strong>As of today, September 7, 2021, all Toronto Police Service Divisions and Traffic Services are now open to the public daily between the hours of 7am to 11pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The City of Toronto is changing the way it distributes certain waste management information. <\/strong>The City will not be producing the traditional Waste Calendar\/Guide this year. Instead, residents will get their 2022 collection schedules as part of their utility bill and a condensed waste management guide will be mailed to their homes. More information is available at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/waste\">www.toronto.ca\/waste<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The CNE introduced their new virtual EXperience, CNE Connected! <\/strong>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 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.cneconnected.com\">www.cneconnected.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Caf\u00e9TO Survey \u2013 <\/strong>Caf\u00e9TO is supporting nearly 1,200 restaurants across Toronto this summer. Give us your feedback on the program! A short survey is available to everyone, from restaurant owners to patio diners, and all those in between. Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/cafeto\">www.toronto.ca\/cafeto<\/a> to submit your feedback!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>YouthLink LGBTQ2S+ Scarborough Needs Assessment Survey<\/strong> \u2013 Scarborough Youth (aged 12-29) and community service providers are encouraged to provide their feedback about their experiences on what&#8217;s working, what\u2019s not working, and how you feel the 2SLGBTQ+ experience in Scarborough could improve. For the Youth Survey . For the Service Provider Survey .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Community Events<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Good Guides x TPS Waterfront Cleanup<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 12 | 10am to 1pm | Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, 4 Beechgrove Dr #18 (Parking Lot)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone is welcome to join! Students can earn volunteer hours<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Virtual Community Consultation Meeting \u2013 1125-1137 Markham Rd &amp; 2141 Ellesmere Rd<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 13 | 7:00pm to 8:30pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join to participate in a discussion about the proposed development, provide feedback and ask questions and learn about the next steps for the proposal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/toronto.webex.com\/mw3300\/mywebex\/default.do?nomenu=true&amp;siteurl=toronto&amp;service=6&amp;rnd=0.40975761380368936&amp;main_url=https%3A%2F%2Ftoronto.webex.com%2Fec3300%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000005ba540f323169debb7be5d8a82815a01626e19c685ff9dcbc7277e20d29f7d5a1%26siteurl%3Dtoronto%26confViewID%3D203002669343744134%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAAUbUn1lXI9g-ttXvnOJ8okaAcjQl36eG-_-yrXSleMQEw2%26\">Register to join the meeting HERE.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Scarborough Women\u2019s Centre Summer Pop-up Webinars<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 14 | 2:30pm-4:00pm | The 3M&#8217;s To A Happier State of Mind w\/ Ms. Cindy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Review the webinar schedule and registration details <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scarboroughwomenscentre.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/POP-UP-WEBINARS-SUMMER-2021-SCHEDULE-FLYER.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>2021 Terry Fox \u201cVirtual\u201d Run<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September 19 | register online, lace up your running shoes and head out to walk, run, or bike your route of choice in your own neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secure.terryfox.ca\/registrant\/EventLocationHome.aspx?eventid=358189&amp;langpref=en-CA&amp;LocationID=358631&amp;Referrer=direct%2fnone\">Register now here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please remember to call ahead to book to ensure they are properly stocked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I am continuously updating my social media platforms and my website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All my Best,&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. Best of luck to all the students heading back to school this week! A safe return to school or campus is a &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/07\/my-covid-update-of-september-7-2021-for-ward24-scarborough-and-toronto\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;My #COVID #Update of #September 7, 2021 for #Ward24 #Scarborough and #Toronto&#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-1075","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1075","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=1075"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1075\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1077,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1075\/revisions\/1077"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1075"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1075"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paulainslie.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1075"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}