FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 23, 2026 TORONTO – Today marks eight years since the Toronto van attack, a day that remains one of the most difficult in Willowdale’s history and one our community will never forget. While April 23, 2018 brought immense loss and grief, it also revealed the compassion, courage, and generosity of the people who call Willowdale home. In the years since, the community has grown stronger and more connected, grounded in care for one another. “Eight years later, we...

After more than a year of study, consultation, and technical analysis, the North York at the Centre - Final Options and Directions Report was tabled at the Planning and Housing Committee on February 26. We are so grateful to the 22 residents who showed up, virtually and in person, to make deputations. Your voices matter, and it’s always key for staff to hear directly from those most impacted by the policies we pass. This Secondary Plan update will establish a new long-term planning...

We are piloting a new Share Your Policy Ideas page on the Willowdale Action Hub. Do you have a policy idea you’d like the City to consider? This is a space to share ideas that could improve Willowdale or Toronto more broadly. Proposals that receive 50 community upvotes within 120 days will be shared with City staff for research and feasibility review. What can be considered? ✔️ Policy or planning ideas with community-wide impact ✔️ Neighbourhood or city-wide improvements ✔️ Ideas related...