7 08, 2018
1 08, 2018
Deer Park Resident’s Group Wants to Hear from You!
Josh Matlow2018-08-01T14:05:11+00:00Do you live in Deer Park? The local residents group wants to hear your top neighbourhood priorities in order to guide their advocacy work in the coming years. Fill out this quick 6-minute survey! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RNLH2QL
27 07, 2018
City Hall and Community Update for July 27th, 2018
Josh Matlow2018-07-27T20:50:09+00:00Doug Ford Makes Surprise Changes to Toronto's Wards and Cancels Current Election With No Public Consultation Torontonians were shocked to see a report that Doug Ford was set to announce that he will cancel our city's municipal election halfway through, and completely change the ward boundaries without any public consultation. This is unprecedented, anti-democratic and reckless. Candidates have already received donations from [...]
6 07, 2018
My Response to the Integrity Commissioner’s Findings: The Importance of Transparent Fact-Based Transit Planning
Josh Matlow2018-07-11T13:58:52+00:00City Clerk Toronto City Hall 100 Queen St. W. Re: Findings of Integrity Commissioner Dear Mayor & Council, I had hoped for a resolution in the matter of Mr. Byford's Integrity Commissioner Complaint that could be satisfactory to both parties, but I am writing to inform you that I cannot accept the findings in [...]
6 07, 2018
Seniors Community Grant Program Allows for Seniors HomeShare Pilot Project!
As we all know, the growth in Toronto's seniors population is expected to accelerate in the coming years. Presently, there are now more seniors living in Toronto than children. As Toronto's Seniors Advocate, I was pleased to move a motion at City Council to authorize the City's Social Development, Finance and Administration division to receive a grant [...]
6 07, 2018
Affordable Housing Crisis
Toronto is in the midst of a housing crisis. This issue was unfortunately made painfully evident during a record-breaking cold snap this past holiday season. The City was not prepared to provide shelter for the growing number of our most vulnerable residents when they needed it most. This completely unacceptable situation was entirely preventable. My [...]
6 07, 2018
More Support Needed for Affordable Childcare
Josh Matlow2018-07-06T14:44:15+00:00As a parent of a 5 year old, I know all too well how difficult it is to find high quality child care. Like many parents, I had to put Molly on the waiting list at my local daycare before (?) she was even born. My family was privileged to be able to find a [...]
29 06, 2018
Glen Edyth Drive Parkette Improvements Complete and Ready to Enjoy!
If you happen to be in town for the long weekend, I encourage you and your family to check out the newly improved Glen Edyth Drive Parkette! The new design features two play structures, one junior and one senior, additional seating and landscaping, as well as a new accessible woodchip play surface. Thank you to [...]
29 06, 2018
Midtown’s Two New Parks!
Josh Matlow2018-07-06T21:10:21+00:00Mona Piper Playground and Cudmore Creek Park (250 Manor Road E) Earlier this month, I was delighted to finally celebrate the opening of our two new midtown parks alongside many friends in the community. I would like to extend a very special thank you to Manor Road United Church and Mona Piper's family in their [...]
29 06, 2018
Moving Forward With a New Accessible Play Space for Brown Public School
I am very pleased to announce that my motion to provide $350,000 in local developers' fees to support the construction of an accessible play space at Brown PS was supported by City Council this week. As you know well, Brown Public School has long been in need of new recreational facilities to serve local students and the [...]
