Contribued by www.downtownconcernedcitizens.com – The Downtown Concerned Citizens Organization (DCCO) was formed following the precipitous establishment by the City of Toronto of numerous temporary shelters. They were established without any prior consultations with residents and businesses, or disclosure regarding the repurposing of these buildings to temporary shelters. This has resulted in numerous adverse neighbourhood incidents including […]
Private Security
Once again local residents are left little recourse but to take matters into their own hands in this recent letter to anybody at the city that might care. We are a group of residents living in the blocks between Gerrard and Carlton, Sherbourne and Parliament Streets. We have become concerned with the increasing amount of crime […]
Pam McConnell knew better
When the Shelter Support and Housing SSHA can’t do what they want because zoning does not allow it, the councillors step in and change the zoning. Then the SSHA can now fulfil their mandate without consultation or input from the community. “we were not consulted,” the councillors say, or “we don’t have any say in […]
Peter Stubbins ; Animal Protection Party of Canada
I would like to introduce myself; my name is Peter Stubbins and I am running in Toronto Centre for the Animal Protection Party of Canada (APPC). Personally, I bring to you deep experience with a career as a physiotherapist, municipal politician, businessperson, and 40 years of ecological activism. What can I do for the riding? […]
In 100 words or less.
“In 100 words or less. If you are elected, how would your office make an impact that will be felt locally, in Toronto Centre?” Brian – Toronto Centre is my home. Like you, I work, play, bike, eat, and shop here every day. I believe in a community that’s safe and healthy, so […]
Safe injection Site confidential
A heart felt, first hand look at the day to day life of a front line worker in a safe injection site. Contributed by an anonymous front line worker. — I woke up late this morning. Luckily I live close to the site where I work, so it’s easy for me to arrive on time. […]
May the REAL NDP please stand up
The Winds of Change have hit the current NDP. Contributed by K. Fisher – Full disclosure, my vote usually flip-flops between Liberal and Conservative depending on the official mandate of the Party. In the 2020 Toronto Centre By-election, it was apparent the Conservatives were not running a qualified candidate. So, what was a slightly right-of-center […]
From 233 to 218 Carlton Street
By Nick Rondinelli, 21 Year Resident and Business Owner in Cabbagetown.- Another Cabbagetown Commercial/Residential Property Taken Using Delegated Authority in an Already Saturated Area. My name is Nick Rondinelli. I have been a resident and business owner on Carlton St. in Cabbagetown for 21 years. Some of you may have seen a video series I […]
Annamie Paul, leader of the Green Party of Canada.
This month’s by-election gives Toronto Centre the opportunity to break away from the status quo and elect Annamie Paul, leader of the Green Party of Canada. She is an experienced and passionate professional and activist, and a tireless community advocate who has a personal stake and deep roots in our community. Born in Toronto Centre, […]
