Month: May 2011

  • First Heat Alert for Toronto Today!

    The first heat alert has been declared for Toronto today and will be in effect until further notice. During a Healt Alert, there is a greater risk of suffering from heat-related illness for a number of groups, including: isolated adults and seniors people with chronic and pre-existing illnesses, infants and young children, people on certain…

  • Showcasing Water Innovation Program: Apply for $17 Million Funding from Ontario

    The Ontario Ministry of the Environment offers you Showcasing Water Innovation. “Approximately 17 – 25 projects will be funded in a representative set of Ontario communities. Eligible projects would apply a combination of approaches, technologies and practices to arrive at innovative water management solutions that could be replicated throughout Ontario and abroad. Collaboration will be…

  • Seniors Month Celebration in Toronto: June 2011

    The first day of June will be the official start of the Seniors Month celebration as Mayor Rob Ford, on behalf of Toronto City Council, will proclaim June as Seniors Month in Toronto this Wednesday at the Members Lounge, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen St. W., 1:30 p.m. Also, Representatives of the City of Toronto…

  • Green Neighbours 21: Great Green Events and News of Toronto

    Green Neighbours 21 is a grassroots, action-oriented group of people living in Ward 21 area of Toronto (and beyond) in Ontario, Canada, who are working together to respond to climate change and other environmental issues. As an environmental group, Ward 21 (St. Paul’s) residents of Green Neighbours 21 have been actively installing solar energy projects…

  • Poverty Free Ontario Presentation: Inspiring Strategies and Solutions

    Social Planning Network of Ontario presents Human Dignity for All: Working for a Poverty Free Ontario A comprehensive look at the strategies necessary to eradicate poverty with a message that inspires all of us to be part of the solutions Tuesday June 7, 2011 9:00 am-12:00 noon Aurora Public Library, 15145 Yonge St., Aurora, Ontario,…

  • Toronto Council Meeting Highlights: May 2011 Decisions for Torontonians

    Toronto City Council meetings on May 17, 18 and 19 provide the following Council Highlights which are informal summaries of some of the decisions made by Toronto City Council: Toronto’s garbage and recycling collection City will invite bids on contracts for: daytime residential curbside collection west of Yonge Street to the Etobicoke border, litter and…

  • Enjoy Canada’s largest Doors Open Event This Weekend May 28-29

    This is an update to my previous blogs as listed here: You’re Invited to NFB Mediatheque for Animation Workshops, Exhibits, Films and Special Events, May 28-29 Doors Open Toronto 2011: You’re Invited to Celebrate & Get Interactive Incredible Doors Open Toronto’s 12th year with FREE access to close to 150 unique locations: has attracted more…