Tag Archives: City Services

Trees glorious trees

Two bits of tree news: 1) Not Far From the Tree is a Toronto organization that puts the fruit from local trees to good use.  If you are a homeowner with a fruit tree and can’t keep up with picking … Continue reading

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City Council meets this week!

As you are probably well aware, there are still significant cuts to the City’s budget that are being considered.  City Council starts meeting on January 17th at 9:30am to discuss the budget.  This means it is NOT TOO LATE if … Continue reading

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The Axe

As you probably are somewhat aware, the City is proposing some very large cuts to its budget.  Essentially, 10% across the board.  The proposed budget recently went through the Budget Committee and will be going to full Council in January … Continue reading

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More news on the tree front

There have been 17 trees planted on Dentonia Park Ave between Dawes and Palmer, at the back of the Catholic School that fronts on Balfour Ave.  Yes.  SEVENTEEN new trees.  To be honest, I’m not sure when they were actually … Continue reading

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They’re coming!

This just in: folks from the Urban Forestry Services at the City of Toronto have just announced that we will be receiving 12 new trees on the east side of Main Street subway station, along Barrington Ave next spring. Yes.  … Continue reading

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“Bring out your….”

A reminder to homeowners in the ‘hood that garbage day is changing this week (September 6th)  from Tuesdays to Fridays for residences between Coxwell and Victoria Park, from Danforth north to Taylor/Massey Creek.  I gather the City is aiming to … Continue reading

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