Thank you to everyone who came to this past Saturday’s Fun Fair! It was very well-attended, in spite of the rain that poured down for nearly half of it. Even a bit of thunder and lightning didn’t keep the Davisville community away. Thank you to the many dedicated volunteers who organized and set up the Fun Fair, and [...]
The end may finally be in sight for the weary combatants who have spent the past six years battling over the construction of an accessible playground in Oriole Park. Ward 22 councillor Josh Matlow says the city has responded to his request to finish building the new playground by the end of June. “I believe that they’re [...]
Josh Matlow City Hall Diary When I was in Grade 1, there was another boy named Josh in my class. Every time our teacher called our name, both of us would respond simultaneously. This became very confusing for everyone involved. So our teacher came up with an idea that would cement our identities forever. My [...]
Councillor Josh Matlow with Seniors Champion Charlotte Maher at the launch of Seniors' Month. Continue reading below to learn aboutToronto's new initiative to create a Strategic Plan for Toronto's Seniors.
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Josh Matlow City Hall Diary The ancient Mayan calendar anticipated the world will end next year. The Mayans were gifted astronomers and were guided by the sun, the moon and the stars. But is it possible that their predictions were also based on prior knowledge of Toronto’s fiscal situation? Like a street preacher wearing a [...]
A growing resistance movement, willing to challenge Ford Nation, is blossoming on Toronto City Council. While it’s no Jasmine Revolution signalling the overthrow of a noxious regime, its rise is an encouraging sign that Mayor Rob Ford won’t be able to adopt slash-and-burn cost-cutting without some healthy push back. With Toronto facing a budget shortfall [...]
1. Funding for Northern School Field Approved By Community Council 2. Garbage Debate Far From Over 3. Avenue Road Watermain Update. 4. Toronto Service Review 5. Doors open Toronto 1. Funding for Northern School Field Approved By Community Council I'm happy to report that today at City Hall, Toronto East York Community Council approved [...]
When: 7:30pm May 24th, 2011 Where: Grace Church on-the-Hill, 300 Lonsdale Road Councillor Matlow will be speaking
Josh Matlow City Hall Diary While I struggled with the question of garbage privatization in the lead-up to last week’s council meeting, I thought of my friend and former Toronto Star editor, Alan Marshall, who passed away this month. Alan still guided me posthumously through a quote he was fond of, “When there is doubt, [...]
