February 2, 2024
Community Update: February 2, 2024
Dear Neighbour, As we begin February and I return to Ottawa I wanted to provide you with an update. In this email, you will find updates on: Return to Ottawa The National Day of Remembrance of the Quebec City Mosque Attacks and Action against Islamophobia Holocaust Remembrance Day Canada Dental Care Plan Nova […]
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February 1, 2024
What’s Happening on our Waterfront
Waterfront Toronto’s Lookout Check out and sign up for viewing opportunities by following the link below. Keep in mind that dates are weather depenedent. The Lookout When: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2024 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2024 4:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. The […]
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July 10, 2023
Tragedy on Friday July 7, 2023
July 11 Update: Dear Neighbour, As promised, here is the link to South Riverdale Community Health Centre’s board statement. Please reach out to them directly with any questions ([email protected]). Also, the Zoom webinar tonight on how to talk to children about this incident is being hosted by Flourish on Queen (not the Leslieville BIA). Last evening’s update is included […]
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June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023 – End of June Update
Dear Neighbour, Summer is officially here! It is so nice to be home from Ottawa and back in our community. In this email you will find updates on: • Canada Day Events in Our Community • Applying for the Canada Dental Benefit by June 30 at 11:59 pm • An End of Parliamentary Session Recap […]
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April 11, 2023
Community Cleanups
Canada is home to vast coastlines, with three oceans and the Great Lakes surrounding our country. Unfortunately, these shores are often littered with trash and debris, which pose a significant threat to the environment. Community and shoreline cleanups are essential in preventing waste from making it’s way into our ecosystems and waterways. There are numerous […]
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April 3, 2023
Budget 2023
Dear Neighbour, Happy spring! After what seemed like a very long, dark winter, it feels like spring has finally arrived, and with it, the hope of new beginnings, fresh starts, and better days ahead. This week Chrystia Freeland, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, released Budget 2023. The budget reflects many of […]
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May 20, 2022
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May 1, 2022
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February 28, 2022
Russian invasion of Ukraine
Dear neighbour, Over the past few days, we have witnessed the horrifying events of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. I wanted to provide you an update on the steps our government has taken to support Ukraine during this difficult time. Canada is home to the largest population of people of Ukrainian descent outside of Ukraine and […]
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February 17, 2022
Invoking the Emergencies Act
Dear neighbour, This week, our government declared a Public Order Emergency under the Emergencies Act. It is an extraordinary measure but given the ongoing situation at our borders and in our capital, I believe that this step was necessary. I say this with a heavy heart but the convoy is not a peaceful protest. This […]
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