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In today’s EBlast, I discuss an exciting vaccine milestone, and I also provide many resources in advance of Thursday’s first National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. Today’s EBlast also contains many community updates (keep reading!)
Our Plan Toronto is hosting a series of public meetings on key Official Plan policy areas that are currently under review as part of the Our Plan Toronto consultation program. Find the link to register in today’s EBlast: kristynwongtam.ca/september28_co…
In today’s EBlast I talk about this weekend where I was thrilled to join Don’t Mess with the Don and over 50 volunteers to help clean over 5000 pounds of garbage from Rosedale Valley road. Learn all about this great group in today’s EBlast: kristynwongtam.ca/september28_co…
Human Nature Projects Ontario work to provide solutions to prolong the preservation of the environment. To support their work, they are hosting a fundraiser from Monday, September 13 to Thursday, September 30, 2021. Find out more in today’s EBlast: kristynwongtam.ca/september28_co…
The City of Toronto is advancing its work to review the parking requirements in new development applications. Feedback from the public meetings will inform proposed changes to the By-law. Register to attend 1 of 2 meetings available in today’s EBlast: kristynwongtam.ca/september28_co…
Construction notice: Toronto Hydro will be upgrading the overhead electrical cables and installing hydro poles within city-owned property in areas of Ward 13 until December 2022. Learn more in today’s EBlast: kristynwongtam.ca/september28_co…
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Covid is airborne. There will be future airborne pandemics in our lifetimes. If viruses like H5N1 are the cause, the costs of future pandemics on people, small businesses, & government could EXCEED those of COVID-19. We can prepare for that pandemic TODAY. kristynwongtam.ca/safe-indoor-air
@Jamiewest@waynegates@JILLSLASTWORD This bill would create an expert committee made up of experts with professional experience related to airborne pandemics including engineers, doctors, and occupational hygeniests. You can read the Bill here: kristynwongtam.ca/safer-indoor-a…
Ontario Budget has dropped and here's a quick summary.
Ford’s Conservatives want Ontarians to think that this is the new normal – that this is as good as it gets.
While corporations get new tax breaks, there's not much for struggling everyday Ontarians. #onpoli
Ford continues to break his promises:
* Nothing to make up for the Bill 23 municipal deficits
* municipalities staring at a $1 billion/year shortfall which will result in service cuts and higher taxes
* COVID costs were downloaded to schoolboards resulting in massive deficits
* Slower housing construction starts despite Bill 23 and paving over the Greenbelt
* Didn’t spend what they promised last year in healthcare and education
* More public healthcare dollars going to private profits
* Nothing to reverse the backlog for autism services
Tonight nearly 200 residents attended the #OntarioLine Corktown station meeting. Residents are critical of the Province's development plans. They want more parkland and community facilities, less density, respect for heritage, true consultation & livability. #RespectLocalPlanning
The First Parliament site was strategically assembled by City Council in recognition of the national importance these lands had in the formation of modern Canada. A heritage interpretation strategy was adopted in 2018 and the master plan completed this summer.
The First Parliament master plan is a vision document informed by local community, City Planning, Parks, Heritage, TO Library and others. The intention was to invest and build community facilities to support the area while recognizing the important heritage value of the site.
The City of Toronto and healthcare partners are working to operate a total of approximately 22 clinics today, including mobile teams and on-site clinics, to vaccinate priority groups identified by the Province’s priority framework.
These clinics are only vaccinating those in the priority groups who have confirmed appointments.
Today, we'll vaccinate up to approximately 8,050 people born in 1961 or earlier and people age 50 or older who live in hot spot neighbourhoods as identified by postal code. People without appointments should not attend a City-run immunization clinic.
I’ve compiled a list of financial & social supports which hopefully will be consider at the emergency intergovernmental tables convened to combat #COVIDー19.
1. Housing Allowance - immediately expand, accelerate payment and increase amount to reflect true housing costs.
2. Freeze all renovictions and evictions - immediately and without exceptions.
3. Monthly Basic Income - immediately establish and distribute to every citizen.
Last night, businesses in the Church-Wellesley Village had their windows smashed in an act of vandalism that has left the community shaken. kristynwongtam.ca/villagevandali…
This follows on the heels of the community being targeted by preachers who have twice disrupted the Village and a series of letters, emails, and graffiti markings that appear to be motivated by, or linked to, Neo-Nazi ideology targeting community members and businesses.
I have been in ongoing contact with senior staff at the Toronto Police Service regarding these incidents and know that they are working diligently to find those responsible for these acts of vandalism and hate.