Good Morning All, A couple of weeks ago I sent you an email asking if you'd be interested in a meeting with our 55 Division police team. Thank you to those of you who responded and indicated your preferred day/time. As a result we have organized a meeting for this coming Monday, February 24 starting at noon. The meeting will take place at the Epochal Imp at 123 Danforth Avenue. Beyond the members who responded earlier, I'm encouraging the rest…

Good Evening All, Below is the latest update from the City regarding snow removal in the city. I have received numerous emails from you and from local residents. I am flagging concerns with Councillor Fletcher's office. Please continue to keep your full frontages as clean as possible and salted. And a big thank you to those of you who did the cut-throughs on some of the snow banks in front of your businesses - it is a really big help.…

Happy Snowy (very snowy) Family Day! I hope everyone is managing. The city provided an update earlier today as follows: Garbage/recycling pick ups will follow your normal schedule this week. Please place your bins away from snow mounds as best you can. It may take a bit longer than usual for the trucks to get to everyone so please leave your bins out - if they haven't been collected within a day or two then please call 311. The City…

Good Morning All, The City has issued a Major Snowstorm/Significant Weather event declaration for the next few days - please see below. Snow routes in our area include: Danforth from the Bloor Viaduct Bridge to Main Street ;and Broadview Avenue. Parking on designated snow routes is prohibited during this declaration and will be towed and may be subject to a fine of up to $200.00. Here's the full information from the City: News Release February 12, 2025City of Toronto declares…

Good Afternoon All, Apologies for a Sunday email but I wanted to get this out sooner as opposed to later. A few hours ago Premier Ford announced that the LCBO will stop selling all US products both in store, on-line and through their wholesale division starting this coming Tuesday, Feb. 4. I know this particularly impacts our restaurants and bars but ...... figured it was good for everyone to know. Here's a link to the CBC's coverage of the announcement:…

Good Afternoon All, Below please find information on various topics that may be of interest to you: For our restaurant and bar members there is a link for the City's new zoning rules and updated licensing application and fees. For our retail members there is a link to a City survey regarding holiday operations - yes, this still seems to be a "thing". So please have your say and complete the survey. Councillor Fletcher is hosting a 2025 City Budget…