June 2, 2018
Denlow Public School Fun Fair
We’re ready for the Denlow Public School Fun Fair this morning! Drop by to grab some Canada swag to prepare for July 1st or enjoy bouncy castles. The Fair is on until 3 pm. #DVW
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May 30, 2018
Telus-pack School Kit
Looking forward to sharing backpacks (packed with love!), courtesy of friends @Telus, with Thorncliffe Park students at back-to-school events on Labour Day weekend. #GiveWhereWeLive #TELUSDaysofGiving2018
May 30, 2018
Community Living Month
Community Living Month is a time to celebrate the contributions made by people with intellectual disabilities to our society. We all have a role to play in supporting and building inclusive communities. Today, I Took a Break for Community Living Toronto & Community Living Ontario! #ITookABreak18
May 25, 2018
Youth Addiction and Mental Health Townhall
Receiving valuable and unique insight about Youth Addiction and #MentalHealth at my Town Hall tonight. Hearing thoughts on issues surrounding stigma, access to treatment, and balancing young people’s right to health with their right to make their own decisions. #YAMH #DVW
May 16, 2018
Wishes For Ramadan
As we mark the beginning of Ramadan, I extend my best wishes to all Muslims in Don Valley West and across Canada for a very happy and blessed Ramadan. https://fb.watch/v/A5jLIeCNK/
May 12, 2018
Tree Planting In The Valley
Spring is in full swing across Don Valley West. Spent the morning in the valley, helping to clean up the trails and plant trees with organizations and volunteers from across the city. It was also a great day for Don Valley West residents to bring home a taste of spring from the Leaside Garden Society’s […]
May 12, 2018
Leaside United Church Fair
Glad to see so many friends this morning at Leaside United Church for their Awesome Sale, and at the Wanless Park Spring Fair this afternoon. The girls brought their A-game to the tug-of-war at the fair this year, and Egg Roulette was as suspenseful as it was messy!
May 11, 2018
Youth Addiction Ad Mental Health Roundtable 2
Session 2 at my Youth Addiction and #MentalHealth Roundtable Consultation featured Tim Farquharson (Peterborough Police Service), Sydney Graham (Ontario Family Caregivers’ Advisory Network – OFCAN), Dr. Barbara Watts (Headwaters Health Care Foundation), and Judy Finlay (Ryerson University). They spoke about best practices and gaps in existing programming and services for #mentalhealth. #YAMH #DVW #GetLoud #MentalHealthWeek […]
May 11, 2018
Youth Addiction And Mental Health Roundtable 1
Discussion about Youth Addiction and #MentalHealth continues this morning with a discussion on how to best protect and support youth, including those not seeking treatment. Fascinating insights and ideas from Angie Hamilton (FAR Canada), Gloria Chaim (CAMH), Gail Czukar (Addictions and Mental Health Ontario), and Jayne Caldwell (Toronto Drug Strategy). #MentalHealthWeek #YAMH #DVW #GetLoud
May 6, 2018
Manulife Paddle The Don
A spectacular morning for a trip down the river with Manulife Paddle the Don. The Don Valley is a unique, beautiful and important part of Toronto that can (and should!) be experienced by every person in our city. Thank you to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and all the volunteers who have helped raise awareness […]