Over the past four years, I have had the privilege of meeting you in parks and condo lobbies, at town halls and community events, and through countless emails and conversations. As Willowdale has continued to grow, change and welcome people from around the world, those connections have shaped how I serve. I have always believed the best decisions are made when residents are heard, and communities work together. Rather than beginning with predetermined answers, I begin by listening, bringing...

I was delighted to join residents, community partners, and local students for the ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the extension of John Mackenzie Park. This exciting addition enhances an already valued community space with a beautiful new pollinator garden, welcoming seating areas, and an expansion of the Parkview Neighbourhood Community Garden. What makes this project especially meaningful is its connection to education. The expanded community garden will support hands-on learning...

We hosted our annual Edithvale Movie Night on Friday, July 17 in partnership with Toronto Parks and Recreation, bringing residents together for an evening of family-friendly fun and neighbourhood connection. A heartfelt THANK YOU to our Parks staff, whose dedication, flexibility, and professionalism made the event possible despite changing air quality conditions throughout the day. When conditions temporarily improved that afternoon, staff quickly adapted plans to open the park's outdoor...