News & Announcements

For a couple of years now, the corridor between Holland and Parkdale on Wellington West has been painted with experimental markings. Those are intended to reduce the number of "doorings" we've had through that stretch. "Doorings" is how cyclists refer to those events when a car door suddenly opens into a bike's path - it can result in very serious injury. I can't assert that the trial has elminated them, though we've gone from five reported serious doorings in the summer of 2014 to none since the markings went in.

If you live in the area noted in the image (click to embiggen), the Carlington Community Health Centre is interested in your feedback about your community. For those living in Westboro Beach or the north end of Westboro and Hampton-Iona, I'd be very grateful if you could take a moment to fill out the survey here in English and ici en français. Thanks in advance!

One year after Abdirahman Abdi's death, several community groups have organized an evening event to mark his passing. Click on the image for details.

IBikeIBuyWEEK Scavenger Hunt

The Grand Tour & The Time Trial

From Saturday, July 22 to Saturday, July 29, 2017 we are celebrating #IBikeIBuyWEEK with a unique, family-friendly, city-wide, Canada 150 mega extravaganza cycling adventure!
 

The adventure has two options for members of the public to participate in:
Option 1
#IBikeIBuyWEEK: The Grand Tour

The City held a public information session July 11 about the upcoming road reconstruction work on Iona, Broadhead, and Helena. 

I've been captivated by the traffic patterns and bike volume around Bayview/Scott since the snow melted. One of the dynamics about which I'm concerned is the potential for a right-turning car from Scott to Bayview to whip through while a cyclist is attempting to cross mid-block to resume their ride. I wasn't watching for the full duration of this filming session, but am curious to see if the Internet catches a problem.

The next public information session about the upcoming road reconstruction work on Iona, Broadhead, and Helena will happen Tuesday, July 11, from 7pm to 9pm in the Laroche Room at the Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington Street West. We hope to see you there.

Here is the notice from the city:

I had a great time Friday and Saturday visiting some of our urban campers at Tom Brown, a bunch of block parties, some of our seniors' buildings and other parties around the ward yesterday as residents and visitors celebrated Canada Day. It was a delightful 150th celebration! Enjoy a short video clip of some of their greetings below. Thanks to all the City staff who ensured a safe and enjoyable day for all, including Matt Perkins and some of our Parks staff (pictured) who supervised the urban camping grounds.

You may recall in September we showed you the concept plan for the older adult plan improvements the City will be making in McCormick Park this year. To refresh your member, feel free to check out that previous post here.

* Thanks everyone for participating! We had 39 entrants who contributed a total of $1060 to Parkdale Food! Lynn O-W won the draw earlier, and I've dropped the tickets off to her. Have a happy Canada Day! *