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 \u201cbooster\u201d doses of the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible.\u00a0Learn about why, how, and where to get vaccinated on\u00a0the City’s COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n COVID-19 Update<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n UPDATE: City-run immunization clinics. <\/strong>On March 1, as part of its efforts to target neighbourhoods with low vaccine uptake, Toronto Public Health (TPH) will open a new immunization clinic at Eglinton Court, 1940 Eglinton Ave. E. This new clinic will replace clinic at Scarborough Town Centre, which will close on Saturday, February 26.<\/strong> The new clinic will offer first, second, third and paediatric doses for walk-ins and booked appointments Tuesday to Friday, from 2 to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n TPH is also adjusting the hours of operations at City-run clinics from seven to six days per week as resources are shifted to support hyper-local efforts. The new hours of operation for walk-ins and appointments are as follow:<\/p>\n\n\n\n More information about where to get vaccinated across the city including at over 525 pharmacies and primary care offices is available on the City\u2019s webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NEW: Shop And Vax is back! <\/strong>As part of this campaign, 19 clinics will be held by Toronto Public Health and Team Toronto partners across the city starting today, February 24, to Sunday, February 27. Shop And Vax clinics will accept walk-ins for first, second, third and paediatric doses. More information is available on the City\u2019s COVID-19: Pop-Up Immunization Clinics webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n NEW: Toronto Voices vaccine engagement series. <\/strong>The City of Toronto has launched \u201cBlack Bodies,\u201d the newest feature in the Toronto Voices<\/a> vaccine engagement series. \u201cBlack Bodies\u201d profiles Dr. Akwatu Khenti, Chair of the City\u2019s Black Scientists\u2019 Task Force on Vaccine Equity, who shares a personal message about COVID-19 vaccination with Toronto\u2019s Black community. Watch the Toronto Voices: Black Bodies video here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n SHN Vaccine Pop-Up Clinics \u2013 Full details at: <\/strong>www.scarbvaccine<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n City of Toronto COVID-19 Case & Vaccination Update: (Data as of February 24, 2022)<\/em><\/strong> <\/em>Case status and vaccination dose data can be found on the City\u2019s reporting platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Book your 1st<\/sup>, 2nd<\/sup> or Booster (3rd<\/sup>) COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment TODAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Where to get accurate COVID-19 information:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Update<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n REMINDER: <\/strong>The City of Toronto is proposing cycling, pedestrian and road safety upgrades on Scarborough Golf Club Road and is seeking your feedback and lived experience for the project. <\/strong>Please visit toronto.ca\/sgcrroadsafety<\/a> to learn more about the project, timelines and design features. Complete the project survey online by tomorrow, February 25, 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n REMINDER: <\/strong>City of Toronto launches spring recreation program listings<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>Registration for spring recreation programs starts at 7 a.m. on the following dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Residents can visit Toronto.ca\/SpringRec <\/a>for program and registration information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Latest updates to library services. <\/strong>Good news! On Monday, February 28<\/a> and Tuesday, March 1<\/a>, Toronto Public Library will reopen the majority of the branches that have been temporarily closed due to COVID-19 related staffing challenges<\/a>. online services remain available and can be accessed from anywhere including access to digital collections<\/a> and online programs<\/a>. Please visit this page<\/a> to read the full update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have your say on how to reduce single-use and takeaway items in the City of Toronto! <\/strong>Your feedback will help to inform a report that will be considered by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in spring 2022 and present the final proposed Single-Use and Takeaway Items Reduction Strategy Stage 2 mandatory measures (e.g., a fee or “ask-first\/by-request” bylaw). Take the online survey by March 6, 2022<\/strong> at toronto.ca\/single-use<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Applications are being accepted for the City of Toronto’s <\/strong>Retail Accelerator Program<\/strong><\/a>. <\/strong>Part of the Toronto Main Street Recovery and Rebuild Initiative<\/a>, 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<\/a> by March 31, 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Reminder: Registration for Caf\u00e9TO 2022 is now open! <\/strong>Local restaurant and bar operators interested in expanding their outdoor dining space into the curb lane and onto sidewalks can register and apply for permits online. Visit toronto.ca\/CafeTO<\/a> for more information. The deadline to apply is April 2<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Councillor Ainslie\u2019s Community Survey is now open! <\/strong>Submit your feedback on the 2022 City Budget, City services and projects. Take the survey online here today!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Events<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n TONIGHT: <\/strong>Scarborough-Guildwood Live Town Hall with Minister Bill Blair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 24, 2022 | 7:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n Register here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Freedom to Read Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 20 to 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n Learn more about Freedom to Read Week here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Toronto Virtual Seedy Saturdays<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n February 26 to March 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n Register and more info here!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Save The Date: Poplar Road Strawberry Festival<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n June 10, 2022 | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information please visit: www.poplarsf.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Follow me on social media and\/or visit my website for regular updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Twitter: @Ainslie_Ward24<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook: @cllrainslie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Instagram: @cllrainslie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n www.paulainslie.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n You can also reach me by telephone at 416-396-7222 or email me at <\/strong>councillor_ainslie@toronto.ca<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n All my Best, <\/p>\n\n\n\n Paul<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dear Neighbours, I hope that you and your families are safe and healthy during these challenging times. 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