Councillor Shelley Carroll

New Garbage Bin Demo in My Ward

2008-04-25T11:34:00.000-04:00

Hello everyone, I will be at the Tone-Tai Grocery Store (Peanut Plaza, 3030 Don Mills Rd E) between 2:45-5 pm on May 12th to explain how the new garbage bin works. My assistant, Joyce Yang, who speaks Mandarin will be there as well. Please watch out for the order form for the new garbage bin that will be coming to your mail box. The order deadline is May 21, 2008. In the meantime, please

Toronto Police Service Community Alert

2008-02-21T16:44:00.001-05:00

THEFTS of GPS This information is to alert the community members in 33 division in regards to a recent rash of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) being stolen from vehicles. With the average system costing between$180.00 to $1000.00 dollars there is little suprise why these thefts are on the rise. Even though many people hide their devices when they park their vehicles they usually don't

Toronto Police Service Community Alert

2008-02-21T16:43:00.000-05:00

Earth Hour - March 29th 8pm - 9pm - Participate!

2008-02-18T10:27:00.000-05:00

Sign up and switch off for Earth Hour! On March 29, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., millions of people in cities across the world will turn off their lights for Earth Hour – a global lights out event to show support for action on climate change. Toronto is the lead Earth Hour city in Canada, working in partnership with World Wildlife Fund Canada, the Toronto Star and Virgin Mobile to make it a success.

Toronto Police Service Traffic Issues Survey - Please Add Your Input!

2008-02-18T09:55:00.002-05:00

The Toronto Police Service is conducting a traffic issues survey. I hope that you will take the time to look at it and fill it out to help improve the service we receive in our ward. The survey asks which police Division serves you, and it is Division 33 that serves our ward. The Toronto Police Service website can be accessed at: http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/ or by

Evergreen Common Grounds Grant Program

2008-02-06T15:43:00.000-05:00

This is forwarded to our office for your information To Common Grounds Grant Applicants, We are pleased to announce that our Common Grounds Grant Program will be accepting proposals for the Wal-Mart - Evergreen Grant Program this spring. The deadline for applications is Friday February 29th, 2008. You will find our Spring 2008 guidelines and application forms for the Wal-Mart - Evergreen Green

Public Consultation Meeting - Stimulating Economic Growth: Toronto's Proposed Tax Increment Equivalent Grant

2008-01-25T19:11:00.000-05:00

The City of Toronto’s Economic Development Division Invites you to attend a PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING IN YOUR AREA Toronto City Council has endorsed the creation of a financial incentive program to support the growth and expansion of industrial, technological, research and creative-oriented businesses. No consideration is being given to retail operations. The City of Toronto is looking for

Current Value Assessment Freeze Over

2008-01-24T15:39:00.000-05:00

Questions are coming in about the news that the CVA freeze is over. The freeze is being lifted without any immediate changes proposed to this method of assessment so let's review how it works. Remember that the system is based on the average increase city-wide. If you are above or below the average increase in value, your tax rate will change. If your home increased in value but only by about

Toronto Fire Services Career Information Sessions

2008-01-18T13:38:00.000-05:00

Courage Compassion Service Toronto Fire Services Don’t miss out – Learn More about Careers with Toronto Fire Services Are you ready to join our team or do you know someone who is ready for an exciting and rewarding career with Toronto Fire Services? Come listen and ask questions of the recruiters as they focus on the application process and career preparation for Probationary Firefighter,

Public Meeting to Discuss Holiday Shopping

2008-01-15T15:56:00.000-05:00

Media Advisory January 15, 2008 Public meeting to discuss holiday shopping The City of Toronto is asking residents and business owners to comment on a recommendation to designate all of Toronto as a tourism area. This designation would allow retail operations inside the city’s geographic boundaries to open on all statutory holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the exception of Christmas Day.

Yard Waste Pick-Up Delay

2007-12-07T13:21:00.000-05:00

Please see the below email from the Solid Waste Department to our office regarding today's yard waste pick-up delay. Please also note that this is the last week of yard waste pick-up. Dear Councillors, Please be advised that yardwaste collection in the Friday area of your wards will not be completed today. Collection will be completed tomorrow, Saturday, December 8, 2007.

Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Ward 33

2007-12-05T09:32:00.000-05:00

From the Canadian Food Inspection Agency's Website. For more details please click the above link. Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Toronto TORONTO, December 4, 2007 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer (EAB) in Toronto, Ontario. Located in the vicinity of Sheppard Avenue East and Highway 404, the infested trees were first detected by

Delayed Yard Waste Collection

2007-11-30T14:55:00.000-05:00

Dear Councillors, Please be advised that yardwaste collection in the Friday area of your wards will not be completed today. Collection will be completed tomorrow, Saturday, December 1, 2007. Thank you, Sandra Zavaglia Supervisor Operational Support Solid Waste Management

Media Release - Transportation Services Ready For Winter

2007-11-29T15:19:00.000-05:00

For more information click on the above link. News Release November 29, 2007 Transportation Services ready for winter The equipment is ready, the salt reserves have been stockpiled and City staff is prepared as the City’s Transportation Services Division gets set to face another winter season. The City’s 600 snow ploughs, 300 sidewalk ploughs, 200 salt trucks and more than 1,600 staff are ready

Media Advisory - Snow Clearing Service Levels

2007-11-29T14:47:00.000-05:00

Please see the following media advisory regarding snow clearing service levels this winter. For more detailed information please go to the above link to access the Salt Management Plan for the City of Toronto. Media Advisory November 28, 2007 Snow clearing service levels Today in published media reports, including Citytv’s City Online and the National Post, a representative of the CAA suggested

Yard Waste Delay Update

2007-11-26T10:47:00.000-05:00

Please be advised that due to the tremendous volume of yard waste at this time of the year, Friday's collection was not been completed as scheduled. Trucks are out today to complete the collection. Residents should leave their yard waste out as it will be collected. Area Affected: Yonge St to Victoria Park between York Mills Rd and Steeles Ave Please pass on this information should you receive

Delayed Yard Waste Collection - Friday November 23

2007-11-23T16:57:00.000-05:00

Please see the below email that was received by my office regarding today's yard waste collection. Please be advised that due to the tremendous volume of yard waste at this time of the year, today's collection has not been completed as scheduled. Trucks will be out first thing Saturday morning and collection is expected to be completed. Residents should leave their yard waste out as it will be

Carroll to Flaherty: Cities will continue to seek what is rightfully theirs

2007-11-22T16:26:00.000-05:00

News Release November 22, 2007 Toronto Budget Chair Shelley Carroll issued the following statement today on behalf of the people of Toronto. "This country is in the midst of unprecedented growth. The Canadian dollar is hitting record highs, unemployment is lower than it has ever been, and the federal government is enjoying a $14- billion surplus. "Canadians need to ask themselves some very

Downspout Disconnection Program

2007-11-19T16:09:00.000-05:00

My office have been receiving many calls from residents in Ward 33 regarding the Free Downspout Disconnection Program. Please be aware that the deadline to submit your application is Tuesday November 20, 2007. You can sign up by calling Toronto Water and leaving a message at 416-392-1807. If you are having trouble getting through due to the volume of calls (they are getting over 1,000 calls a

Participate in the City’s 2008 Capital Budget process

2007-10-31T12:54:00.000-04:00

The City of Toronto is now considering the 2008 Capital Budget and 2009 to 2012 Capital Plan. This five-year plan determines the capital projects the City will undertake to maintain and improve City assets, including roads, bridges, transit, community centres and libraries. There are several ways to have your opinion considered: 1. Make a public presentation to the Budget Committee at its

www.fairtaxes.ca

2007-09-14T14:16:00.000-04:00

Dear Friends, I have discussed the need for fair taxes on our blog and at Ward Council in the past. Toronto remains the only city with a population over 2 million trying to survive, for the most part, on property taxes. The equation needs to change. In other cites, skyrocketing property taxes are known to cause a much more detrimental effect on citizens and their property investments than such

New web portal assists immigrants to Toronto

2007-09-04T09:32:00.000-04:00

News Release August 31, 2007 New web portal assists immigrants to Toronto The City of Toronto has launched a web portal to help new and prospective immigrants to the city find the important information they need to succeed. Toronto’s new immigration portal, www.toronto.ca/immigration provides information on; how to pursue employment, start a business, access public transit and City services,

Toronto Star Article by Joe Fiorito - Oriole Peanut Community Garden

2007-08-15T16:35:00.000-04:00

In today's Toronto Star, Joe Fiorito wrote about the Oriole Peanut Community Garden! A Garden Full of Tasty Victories Aug 15, 2007 By: Joe Fiorito "This is mine," said Salah Chaya. He was pointing at a patch of tomatoes in the community garden on the grounds of the Advent Lutheran Church, in the north end of town, on the edge of the Oriole Peanut. Salah is not a professional gardener,

Cuts to the Cities Budget

2007-08-11T15:22:00.000-04:00

Today's Star Editorial with my comment below: Aug 11, 2007 04:30 AM

More Delays on Glentworth Ravine

2007-08-10T15:47:00.000-04:00

We got some bad news about Glentworth Ravine flood damage repair. It seems the approvals needed from the Toronto Regional Conservation Authority and/or the ministry of the Environment have been delayed. I've inserted below, the detailed briefing from the staff member overseeing the private contractors' process. Shelley Project Status Report Glentworth Road Storm Outfall Culvert Rehabilitation