Meaningful connection and vital support were front and centre at today’s Community Day! 🏘️ Huge thanks to Regent Park CHC, PASAN & Street Health for bringing everyone together. These low-barrier services strengthen the health & dignity of our community

What a magical night at St. James Town Open Space! Movie Night was about so much more than . GOAT—it was about connecting with neighbours, sharing conversations, and building a true sense of family. Thanks to TCEU Local 416 & Toronto Police Assoc for the popcorn & ice cream!

Thank you for the warm welcome, St. James Town Community Arts Choir! 🎶 Supporting youth arts has been a core focus since my school board trustee days because it builds confidence. The ED is funding supplies out of pocket—our office is stepping up, and we invite neighbours to share extra pens/folders

The feedback on the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot has been rolling in, and we are incredibly grateful for your insight.Your ideas are exactly what will help us shape the future of the Village.

Great turnout of neighbours for A Thing of Beauty! Proud to co-sponsor with Cllr Josh Matlow. Michael Kainer’s brilliant direction brought Ward 13’s Old City Hall history to life. As we protect its heritage, we’re brainstorming early concepts for public use, like library or art spaces!

Incredible Saturday at the Swahili Summer Festival in Regent Park! 🌍 As a Black, Caribbean-Canadian leader, seeing this representation matters deeply. We need more cultural celebrations like this to empower youth & showcase Toronto’s rich diversity. Asante to the creators!

Great Saturday launching the Shoreline Interpretation project! 🌊 Unveiled heritage plaques with Heritage Toronto & SLNA to honor our 1841 waterfront history. Of course, we had to celebrate with an epic watergun fight to cool down! 🔫💦 Check out the splash battle highlights!

The ribbon is cut and the Church Street Pedestrianization Pilot is officially complete! ✂️🍂 Patios are buzzing, kids are playing mini soccer, and the street piano is alive. This is the vibrant, people-first Toronto Centre we promised. Come down to the Village and support local

One of my favorite summer traditions is back! ☀️🎬 On Saturday, July 18, we’re packing the St. James Town Open Space for a free family movie night screening of Zootopia 2! Come early for free popcorn, ice cream, and kids' CNE passes. Can't wait to see the neighborhood out together! 🍿🍦✨

Great morning joining the team at Allan Gardens for the grand opening of Café du Jardin! Run by La Passerelle-I.D.É., this bilingual gem creates employment pathways for newcomers and refugees. Drop by for a great coffee, a killer croissant, and support a beautiful mission!

Spent a fantastic afternoon hanging out with neighbors at St. James Park for the St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association's Canada Day celebration!

There's nothing more Canadian than Sankofa Square on Canada Day: you can experience the entire world in one square. The Community Folk Art Council of Toronto did an amazing job bringing us wonderful folk music and incredible dance from all around the globe.

Church Street Pedestrianization is almost there! And We are calling every artist and creator across in every community organization to pitch their creative ideas as we transform and shape the energy of The Village this summer!

This morning, I had the privilege of speaking at the Black Francophone Perspectives on Equity and Leadership forum. A deep thank you to L'Agapenthe for hosting us and building an extraordinary space of belonging, support, and resilience for Francophone African Refugees.

See you tonight! TC TALKS: Placemaking and Public Realms

We were out across the neighborhood yesterday installing special notice posters to help the community prepare for the upcoming Church Street pedestrianization pilot!

It was a deeply moving and grounding experience for me to join Toronto-Centre’S Muslim community this morning for the prayers of Eid al-Adha. To all the families across Ward 13 who observe, I wish you a joyous and reflective Eid Mubarak!

The countdown to City Council is on, and we need your support! Reclaiming Church Street for pedestrians, local businesses, and community connection is within arm's reach. Let's send a clear message to City Hall tomorrow that the Village is ready. Click www.experiencethevillage.ca/petition

Happy 519 Day! 🏳️‍🌈✨ Today it was an absolute honour to dedicate a Heritage Plaque to The 519, celebrating 50 years of fierce advocacy and community sanctuary.

We're so close to getting Church Street pedestrianized this summer! If you signed our previous petition, we need you to take action again: ✅Sign the petition at www.experiencethevillage.ca/petition to let the Mayor and all the Councillors know you support this initiative

The rain didn’t stop us. Thank you to all the incredible volunteers who joined me today for Corktown Community Clean up. It’s always inspiring to see so many people dedicating their weekend to keeping our neighbourhood clean and safe.

Yesterday at City Hall, we celebrated the 2026 Toronto Community Champion Award recipients! 🏆 Loved connecting with Cheryllee (Call Auntie), Melanie (Canadian Street Soccer) & Patti (Thunder Woman). Shoutout to Miziwe Biik & St. Jamestown Youth United! Next up: May 12! ✨

The Toronto Community Champion Awards are resident-nominated & recognize orgs supporting equity-deserving groups! 🏆 So proud of our Ward 13 honourees: Call Auntie, Canadian Street Soccer, Miziwe Biik, St. Jamestown Youth United & Thunder Woman Healing Lodge. Swipe to learn more!

Swipe for moments from last night's yongeTOmorrow consultation! 🏙️ This is a rare chance to reimagine public space on Toronto’s busiest street. We're currently working on the design & Operational Plan. Have your say—please share your thoughts in the survey!

Earth Day is every day—it’s about the intentional choices we make for our community. 🌍 Today, I left the car at home and walked to work. Walk with me as we look at a few practical ways to shrink our footprint right here in Toronto Centre.

We recently wrapped up "The Next Surgeon" program, and we're so inspired by this amazing group of TCHC students! Exploring medicine & surgery, their passion proves the future of healthcare is in fantastic hands. Congrats to all—we can't wait to see what you achieve!

Get ready to match those tiles! 🀄🌿 Join us at Allan Gardens Conservatory for a special Mahjong Games Night. Free fun for all ages, plus classic board games! 🗓️ Tues, April 28 ⏰ 6–9 PM 📍 19 Horticultural Ave See you at the tables!

A packed room at The 519 for tonight's TC Talks on Cultural Districts! Protecting Church-Wellesley’s identity takes all of us. Massive thanks to our powerhouse panel: Michael McClelland, Maura Lawless, & Kojo Modeste for their insights. Swipe through the highlights!

URGENT: Margaret's Drop-In is FULLY CLOSED until further notice due to structural damage. Access is suspended for safety. Alternative drop-in location: 📍 Fred Victor (40 Oak St) Please repost to help notify our community!

Our monthly "In The Ward" walk took us through St. Lawrence yesterday! Joined by the SLNA and Old Town BIA, we hit the pavement on Princess St and The Esplanade. Grateful to Stewart Linton, Suzanne Kavanagh, and George Milbrandt for the expertise. Let’s keep this historic neighbourhood thriving.