Hello <<First Name>>,
I wanted to take an opportunity to wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you have an opportunity to gather safely with friends and family and celebrate all that we have to be thankful for.
As the leaves began to change colours this season, I had an opportunity to reflect on the situation we were faced with just a year ago. Family gatherings remained unsafe, vaccines were still on the horizon and case counts were beginning to increase in what would soon become the third wave. These were truly difficult times, but as we look forward, there is still much to be thankful for. The province recently announced guidance for holiday gatherings, and case counts are staying at a manageable level. The public health situation remains fragile at the moment, but thanks to the collective effort of the community, this Thanksgiving will be much different than the last.
I'm thankful that families across York South—Weston will be able to gather around the dinner table this year. I'm grateful for the tireless contributions of healthcare workers, PSWs, teachers and all the frontline heroes that keep our community moving. I'm thankful that young people have been able to return to classrooms and appreciate every opportunity to inch slowly towards a return to normal. Above all, I'm thankful to you for your commitment to beating COVID-19 and for trusting me to serve as your Member of Provincial Parliament.
As always, my office is here to help. Please call at 416-243-7984, or email us at fhassan-co@ndp.on.ca.
Take care, wear your mask, and wash your hands.
Best Regards,
Faisal Hassan
Member of Provincial Parliament
York South—Weston
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News Release
Long-term care and home care won't improve until PSWs get permanent raise, full-time jobs - Horwath
QUEEN'S PARK — Hamilton MPP Leader Andrea Horwath responded to today's announcement by the Ford government's Minister of Long-Term Care Rod Phillips:
"Throughout this pandemic, workers in long-term care have risked their lives and put in tireless hours caring for our most vulnerable seniors. Staff have been leaving the sector in droves, complaining of burnout, poor pay and unsafe working conditions.
Yet Premier Ford and Minister Phillips refuse to give PSWs the permanent pay raise they deserve and commit to ensuring their jobs are full-time.
In the coming weeks, their hourly pay will be cut again. PSWs will continue to leave the profession by the thousands.
PSWs deserve respect, and our loved ones deserve care from well-paid, well-trained caregivers. If I were premier today, I’d be hiring more than 10,000 PSWs, giving them a permanent $5-per-hour wage hike, and making sure they have stable, full-time jobs — not part-time gigs.”
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The Black Creek Alliance and Lost Rivers Toronto will be hosting a community nature walk on Sunday, October 17 from 1:00PM to 3:00PM. Learn about the history of Black Creek & Lavender Creek as they search for other buried streams right here in our neighbourhood. Refreshments & snacks will be served at 1:30 with the walk starting promptly at 2:00PM. Join them at Westlake Memorial Park at 86 Jasper Avenue for this free, family-friendly event.
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The Weston Harvest - a day of food, music and storytelling will be taking place on Saturday, October 16th between 1:30PM - 4:30PM at 1844 Weston Road. Shakespeare in Action will partner with Castlepoint Numa to host a day for community members of all ages to gather outdoors and experience professional music and storytellers who will share stories around themes of harvest, food, and abundance. For more information please email foh@shakespeareinaction.org.
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Please be advised that a borehole drilling program will be commencing within the Rockcliffe-Smythe neighbourhood in support of the Rockcliffe Riverine Flood Mitigation Municipal Class Environmental Assessment project. Drilling will commence between approximately October 18th to November 12th, inclusive, and take approximately 1 week to complete. A drill rig will be used to drill boreholes within the road allowance on Scarlett Road near Black Creek (between Clairton Crescent and Black Creek Trail). Residents and businesses can expect noise and temporary lane closures in some areas. Work will be completed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., in accordance with the noise by-law.
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As early as Thursday October 7, 2021, crews will be preforming construction activities to widen the GO platform bridge. To facilitate this work safely Eglinton Avenue West will be closed between Weston Road and Black Creek Drive at night. Eastbound traffic will be detoured south on Weston Road. Westbound traffic will be detoured south on Black Creek Drive. Closures are expected to be in place between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am, for approximately two (2) nights.
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The City of Toronto is seeking local neighbourhood leaders to engage with community residents on environmental issues and inspire climate action. Neighbourhood Climate Action Champions will inspire, motivate, and encourage other residents to undertake community-focused actions to support the City’s TransformTO climate action strategy and reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner. For more information or to apply, visit HERE.
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As early as Monday October 4, 2021, crews will be preforming median restoration works at Black Creek Drive and Eglinton Avenue West. To facilitate this work safely, eastbound, and westbound traffic on Eglinton Avenue West will be reduced to one thru lane in each direction. This work is expected to take place Monday - Friday between 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. for approximately five (5) weeks.
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Humber River Pals will be hosting another cleanup of Weston Lions Park on Sunday, October 24th at 10AM. Participants are encouraged to wear a Halloween costume made of recycled materials. A prize will be awarded to the person with the best costume. For more information, email humber.river.pals@gmail.com or visit them on social media @humberriverpals
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As early as October 11, 2021, crews will be preforming storm and sanitary sewer installations along Hollis Street. To facilitate this work, Hollis Street will be closed to all vehicular traffic, including resident vehicles,
for approximately three (3) months. Access to parking lots from Hollis Street will also be closed. Property access will be maintained via sidewalks. Alternative parking arrangements will be provided to affected residents and arrangements will be coordinated by Crosslinx Transit Solutions. If you have not been contacted by a member of the Crosslinx team, please contact the West Crosstown Community Office at crosstown@metrolinx.com or (416)-782-8118 for information.
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The Get Job Ready (GJR) program is a paid employment program administered by the International Development and Relief Foundation. It is designed to coach youth ages 17-29, on how to navigate the job market and aim to support youth in obtaining their "dream jobs". Over a period of 4 workshops, youth participants will gain the following skills:
1) Resume & Cover Letters
2) Public Speaking and Networking
3) Digital Identity and LinkedIn
4) Financial Literacy
Sign up today at www.IDRF.ca/GetJobReady
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As early as Monday October 4, 2021, crews will be preforming road restoration work along Todd Baylis Boulevard. Todd Baylis Boulevard will be reduced to a single lane for both directions of traffic south of the Storage Mart entrance. A traffic control personnel will be present to direct traffic. The north sidewalk on Todd Baylis Boulevard, between Black Creek Drive and the Storage Mart, will also be restricted to pedestrians. This work is expected to take place between 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for approximately two (2) weeks.
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The YES Youth Collaboration and Job Central programs are launching a new Digital Literacy Program, with the first group starting on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Online groups will consist of 3 weeks of paid digital literacy and pre-employment skills training, followed by a 13 week paid employment placement. Clients who complete this full intervention will also be eligible for a completion bonus. To request an intake appointment, email derek_yearwood@yes.on.ca or fill out the form HERE.
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Local Climate Action Champion Sofija Theodorou will be hosting knowledge-sharing bike tours every other week at Weston Lions Park starting this Saturday. The group will be meeting at 11AM and wrapping up at 3PM. Upcoming bike rides are October 9, October 23, and November 6. For more information, email Sofija at sofija.theodorou@gmail.com.
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