June 25, 2020
COVID-19 Update June 25
Dear Neighbours, Congratulations to all of the students who are graduating! Students have told me about the challenges you’ve faced moving to online learning this year and the uncertainty of next y... More
June 18, 2020
COVID-19 Update June 18
Dear Neighbours, Before the pandemic, we were facing both affordable housing and homelessness crises. The pandemic has magnified both issues. And while the provincial government has put a temporary... More
June 11, 2020
COVID-19 Update June 11
Dear Neighbours, Feliz Dia de Portugal! During the pandemic, it was not possible to have the Portugal Day Parade and other festivities, but there were a few small ceremonies that were televised and... More
June 4, 2020
COVID-19 Update June 4
Dear Neighbours, This morning, the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association organized a press conference to demand that the provincial government restore funding that has been cut from the housing b... More
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 Update May 29
Dear Neighbours, This week we learned of the tragic death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet. I want to offer my condolences to Regis’ friends and family and support their call for a full, independent, pub... More
May 27, 2020
COVID-19 Update May 27
Dear Neighbours, Ontario has extended its emergency orders for another 10 days to at least June 9, as some areas of the province continue to see a concerning number of new cases of COVID-19. This m... More
May 22, 2020
COVID-19 Update May 22
Eid Mubarak! For those celebrating the end of Ramadan, the month of fasting and spiritual reflection, I wish you a Happy Eid. While it’s challenging to celebrate during the pandemic, I hope you fin... More
May 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update May 20
Dear Neighbours, In keeping with global research that shows wearing face masks reduces the spread of COVID-19, Canada’s chief public health officer announced she is now officially recommending that... More
May 15, 2020
COVID-19 Update May 15
Happy Long Weekend! Normally, many of us would be visiting family and friends, buying fireworks or heading north to feed the blackflies, but instead we’re staying home and saving lives. And the act... More
May 14, 2020