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Crime, faith, parks, and a better 311 experience By Dianne Saxe As we move into spring, I’ve been hearing from many neighbours about what’s on their minds—community safety, the state of city services, and how we keep University-Rosedale a welcoming and liveable place for everyone. I wanted to share a few updates on how we’re […]

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Province handed top $350,000-job to a totally unqualified person  By Jessica Bell Last year, the Ford government put eight school boards including the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and the Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) under provincial supervision to address so-called financial mismanagement.  Oversight of the TDSB was taken from elected school board trustees […]

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Putting our money—and our priorities—to work in the Annex By Dianne Saxe City budgets are moral documents. They show what we value and whether we invest prudently in the public services, spaces, and systems that make our neighbourhoods safe, welcoming, and liveable. This year’s 2.2 per cent tax rate increase means a tight budget. The […]

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Doug Ford sticks it to the students By Jessica Bell In the name of “saving” Ontario’s financially strapped colleges and universities, the Conservative government has decided students should foot more of their tuition bill. Come September, the maximum share of grant funding available through the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) will drop from 85 per […]

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Budget, snow plowing, and a new Indigenous shelter By Dianne Saxe Happy February! February marks the Year of the Horse—a symbol of energy, independence, and forward momentum. In the heart of winter, it’s a powerful reminder that this season can be about renewal, action, and connection with community. And the best part? February is packed […]

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Did you know that 20% of grade 10 teenagers vape? By Jessica Bell What is happening to health care?  In January I was alarmed when Hillary Buchan-Terrell from the Canadian Cancer Society told politicians at the pre-budget hearings in Niagara that 20 per cent of Grade 10 teenagers vape. I expected to hear about health-care deficits, […]

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Climate change advocacy and transit improvements are a focus By Dianne Saxe All best wishes for a good new year. So glad to see the days starting to lengthen again. Here are the top three things you should know this month: Speeding up Transit: The mayor and council have finally joined my campaign to speed […]

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The situation only worsens under Doug Ford’s policies By Jessica Bell What is happening to health care?  One of the Ontario government’s most important responsibilities is to provide Ontarians with high quality and cost-effective public health care. The Ford government is not effectively delivering on this mandate.  Private health care is proliferating. There are about 900 privately […]

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New neighbourhood stores and the need for more electric buses By Dianne Saxe Season’s greetings to one and all! It’s been a busy time of year as we work towards the holidays. Here’s a list of the top things affecting our ward heading into 2026: 1. To give more people places to shop, play, learn, […]

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