Dear friends, As much of Ontario enters Stage 3 in the COVID-19 recovery plan and we enjoy the warm weather, it is important to remember that we still need to follow public health guidelines to ensure that we fight COVID-19 together. We need to practise physical distancing and wear a non-medical mask or a cloth […]
*Image on the right created by Aditi, a student at Thorncliffe Park Public School Dear friends, I hope that you are enjoying the warmer weather while practising social distancing. As the economy reopens, it is up to all of us to continue to do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. […]
Dear friends, I hope that you had a good weekend. Traditionally, Victoria Day Weekend has been an opportunity to dig in our gardens, open cottages and spending time kicking back and enjoying family and friends. This long weekend was certainly different, but I thank you for doing your part to fight COVID-19 by practising physical […]
Dear friends, I hope that you had a good weekend, and a belated Happy Mother’s Day to all the mothers in Don Valley West! Yesterday, of course my mind was filled with treasured memories of my Mum. But my parents were a package deal, so on these special days they both fill […]
Dear friends, In the midst of these difficult times, Canadians were faced with a terrible tragedy last week. The mass shooting in Nova Scotia has moved us all, and we grieve and mourn the loss of victims together. I found some comfort in joining the virtual vigil this week. If you […]
Dear friends, If you are like me, I suspect that you found this past week the toughest of recent weeks. No one is finding this time easy, and some are finding it very difficult. I have spoken to residents of Don Valley West who are sick themselves, have family members in hospital, […]
As I provide my third weekly update on the federal government’s response to COVID-19, I would like to thank you for doing your part to help flatten the curve. You may be wanting to know when this will all be over. Me too. The fact is we don’t know yet. In these […]
Dear friends, This has been a particularly challenging time at home and abroad. COVID-19 is impacting everyone in some way, some in very dire ways. However, even in the midst of these very difficult days I am repeatedly inspired by stories of the ways neighbours are helping neighbours. We need to do […]
Dear friends, Canada and our world are going through very difficult times. I understand that many of you are worried and need support as we work through this evolving global challenge of COVID-19. The situation changes daily and so does our federal government’s response. Please be assured that our government is doing everything […]
Dear friends, February is the shortest month, yet there is still a lot of activity. We celebrate Black History Month with a renewed purpose, understanding and resolve. We share love and chocolates on Valentine’s Day. And we celebrate Family Day reminded, as always, of how much we care about family members near […]
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