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SLNA News - July 27, 2021

7/27/2021

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​Delegates & Community Meeting

The July SLNA Delegates and Community Meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 28th at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually on the Zoom platform (see link below).

AGENDA:
  • Welcome - Stewart Linton, SLNA President
  • SLNA Delegate News Highlight
  • Waste Reduction Group Update
  • Toronto Shelter Network
  • Homes First update
  • Metrolinx update (heritage/archaeology, early works)
  • Ward 13 and 10 Councillor updates

Here is the link for the meeting: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87203015464?pwd=eTFqQ3NCRFdCZFN4ZXBPSmdZbUM1dz09

A reminder to all delegates to ensure that residents you represent are receiving from you updates on the activities of the SLNA. Our emailed newsletters are also published on the website (this post is the July 27th newsletter that was sent to the email address of all delegates and subscribers.


Waste Reduction Group: Take-away Tips
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WRG's Home Online

Visit the new Waste Reduction Group page on the SLNA website to view and download all "WRG Take-away Tips" at:

https://www.slna.ca/wrg.html 

 
Hold the Date!
The SLNA Waste Reduction Group will be hosting Donation Days again this year. Items residents are invited to donate are: clothing, textiles and electronics.

The event will be held Tuesday, August 24th and Wednesday, August 25th at the St. Lawrence Market Tent on The Esplanade.

More information coming soon.


  
Zoning By-law Parking Requirements Review

New and expanded developments in Toronto are required to provide automobile and bicycle parking based on standards in zoning by-laws. The City of Toronto is currently reviewing the parking requirements in the city-wide Zoning By-law 569-2013. The review responds to growing interest in the impacts of parking on housing affordability and travel behaviour, and recognizes that the current zoning standards have not been reviewed recently. The recommended approach to this review was reported to Planning and Housing Committee January 19 (http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/viewAgendaItemHistory.do?item=2021.PH20.4).

In early June, the City held a series of online public meetings to present our emerging directions and gather feedback. Recordings and summaries of these events are available on the project website: www.toronto.ca/parkingreview. In order to gather further feedback, the City has launched a public survey, which is also available through the project website. The survey will be active until August 8.

Staff will consider all of the feedback received as they develop draft proposals to amend the zoning by-law. These proposals will be presented in a second series of public meetings in September, details of which will be announced later.

he July SLNA Delegates and Community Meeting will be held on July 28th at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually on the Zoom platform.

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Downtown East Action Plan - Resource
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​Canadian Blood Services


​Throughout the pandemic, Canadian Blood Services have remained open as an essential service, as the need for blood donors has been more important than ever.

None of the COVID vaccines will affect eligibility to donate blood—there is no deferral period after being vaccinated.  CBS needs approximately 100,000 donors every year. 

If you would like to help address the high need for donated blood, please visit Canadian Blood Services to learn how you can become a donor. Below are hours for CBS blood donor clinics in Toronto:
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SLNA News: July 21, 2021

7/21/2021

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By Donna Patterson

The St. Lawrence Neighbourhood Association Waste Reduction Group (WRG) was started in 2019. The goal of the WRG is to improve the effectiveness of waste reduction efforts in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood. The group meets in person about once a month (during the pandemic meetings take place virtually).

We have a very dedicated group of volunteers who enjoy planning fun and educational events for our Neighbourhood. In 2019, the WRG participated in a number of events including: 
  • the city's Environment Day;
  • Clean Up Day with our BIA;
  • 3 R's training with the City of Toronto;
  • World Clean up Day, Canada Day;
  • the St Lawrence Market's Community Harvest Festival and;
  • an SLNA monthly meeting presentation.  
In 2020, the Waste Reduction Group had a very successful Donation Day at St. Lawrence Market. Our residents donated so many items that the Salvation Army had 7 truckloads! 

We are looking forward to connecting with our local residents and businesses about the Waste Reduction and St. Lawrence Reduces initiatives, when it is safe to do so. 

Hold the date! 

We will be having Donation Days again this year. Items to donate include clothing, textiles and electronics.

The event will be held Tuesday, August 24th and Wednesday, August 25th at the St. Lawrence Market Tent on The Esplanade.

More information coming soon.

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WRG Take-away Tips


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​Click to download and print WRG tips above (then please post locally).



SLNA Community Meeting Notes  

Click here to view the June 2021 SLNA Delegate and Community Meeting Minutes.

Next SLNA Meeting - July 28

The July SLNA Delegates and Community Meeting will be held on July 28th at 7 p.m. This meeting will be held virtually on the Zoom platform.

Here is the link: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87203015464?pwd=eTFqQ3NCRFdCZFN4ZXBPSmdZbUM1dz09

A reminder to all delegates to ensure that residents you represent are receiving from you updates on the activities of the SLNA. Our emailed newsletters are also published on the website so please share the link to this post in an email to residents via your property manager or your own mailing list or residence Facebook page, if possible. Thank you.
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SLNA News: July 13, 2021

7/13/2021

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Ontario Opens Up July 16 - Step 3​

As of 12:01 a.m. on July 16, retailers will be able to host as many customers as can fit while still adhering to physical distancing of two metres.

These capacity restrictions will also apply to indoor dining for restaurants, indoor religious services and personal care services. There will be no restrictions on the number of people who can sit at the same table inside a restaurant.

Restaurants and bars with dance floors will resume operations with a 25 per cent capacity limit up to a maximum of 250 people.

Cinemas, museums, amusement parks,, gyms and recreational fitness facilities will be allowed to operate at 50 per cent capacity.

Social gatherings and organized public events will be restricted to 25 people indoors and 100 people outdoors.

Details from the Ontario news release.



Donations Needed for Shelter Residents
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45 The Esplanade - City Shelter Operated by Homes First:
This temporary shelter site is currently looking for donations of:
  • Winter Boots/Footwear/Slippers
  • Pyjamas
  • PPE (Reusable/Washable face masks, sanitizer, disinfecting wipes)
  • Gift cards (Tim Horton’s, grocery, etc.)
  • Feminine hygiene products
  • Computer/phone equipment: USBs, chargers, etc.
  • Socks, Underwear and Bras (must be new)
  • Fitness equipment/sporting goods: skipping rope, balls, yoga mats, etc.
  • Books or magazines
  • Board games or puzzles
  • Blankets
  • Sewing, embroidery, knitting etc...
  • Writing materials/art supplies (notebooks, pens, pencils, colouring books)

Coffee mugs, reusable water bottles
Canes and other assistive devices
Clothing

Updated Wishlist for 45 Esplanade:
- Pet supplies: Cat/Dog food, bowls, leashes, doggy bags, litter, crates, etc.
- Art supplies: canvases, paint, brushes, markers, paper, glue, pens, craft supplies, etc.
- Gift cards: Tim's, grocery, fast food, gas station
- PPE: gowns, gloves, sanitizer, masks
- hangers for clothing
- used smart devices (phones, chargers, laptops, tablets)
- DVD Player & DVD's
- plastic bins for storage
- Footwear: work boots, shoes, sandals, slippers
- Socks, bras & underwear (must be new)
- lip balm (must be new)
- Bluetooth speaker, boombox, radio

Contact:  ryan.evershed[at]homesfirst.on.ca OR alexandra.perry[at]homesfirst.on.ca.

NOTE: If you are in search of donations or contributions for a community service or local initiative, contact the SLNA to see if your request can be posted on the Association's "In Search Of" webage at: https://www.slna.ca/iso.html 


 Who Was Michael Comstock?
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We have a lot to be thankful for in the St. Lawrence neighbourhood - from beautifully preserved historic buildings, to green parks and one of the best markets in the world. These community benefits do not happen by chance - they come about when residents care and take action to make their community a livable and enjoyable place for everyone.

One of those residents was Michael Comstock whose contributions to our neighbourhood were so significant the new Pavilion in St. James Park has been named in honour of him.  Learn more in this article from the Friends of St. James Park.



SLNA Community Meeting Notes 
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Click here to view the June 2021 SLNA Delegate and Community Meeting Minutes.
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