Press Releases

Mural celebrating Aboriginal life to be unveiled at Allan Gardens Park

on November 7, 2012

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Ward 27 – Toronto Centre Rosedale) will be joined by First Nations artists and representatives from First Nations organizations in unveiling one of the largest outdoor murals in Canada, on the construction fencing around the watermain construction project site in Allan Gardens.    Date:              Friday, November 9, 2012 Time:             1:30 p.m.     [...]

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Press Release: Councillor Wong-Tam on the George Street Fire

on October 5, 2012

It is with great sadness that I look back on the preventable fire that broke out at 301A George Street yesterday. By the time it was brought under control, several residents were displaced and significant property damage had occurred. Five individuals were identified at the scene as displaced by the fire. The City of Toronto’s [...]

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Yorkville Library, Toronto’s oldest operating public library brank, threatened with closure

on October 28, 2011

News Release October 28, 2011 Yorkville Library, Toronto’s oldest operating public library branch, threatened with closure Toronto— On November 1, 2011, the Toronto Public Library (TPL) Budget Committee will consider a suggestion to close its Yorkville branch. The committee’s recommendation will then be sent for consideration by the full TPL Board on November 21. Staff [...]

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Open Letter to Mayor Rob Ford

on August 31, 2011

Although Toronto is currently facing budget pressures, we as Members of Council still have a responsibility to our residents to review and consider proposals that have a major impact on the city. That is why we have rights to information as duly elected representatives.

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