Re-investing money from police budgets into alternate forms of community safety are of paramount importance for our communities because the number of fatal interactions continue unabated.

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Many reasons for optimism for the year ahead By Mike Layton As we enter the new year, I know the majority of us are still having to make big sacrifices to keep each other safe and healthy, but I also believe there is positive change in the air and I am hopeful for the coming […]

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Your support may prevent “ghost” towns on main streets By Mike Layton One of the most challenging years in recent memory is almost at an end, and I want to take this time to express my gratitude for the work of so many who saw us through. From our Medical Officer of Health and city […]

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Joseph Burr Tyrrell Park named after dinosaur hunter By Tanya Ielyseieva A plan to redo Joseph Burr Tyrrell Park (Dalton Road and Bloor St. West) is set to be completed by the end of next year, with construction scheduled to begin next summer.  The park is one of the smallest in the Annex and has […]

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According to the City of Toronto, over 60,000 cars, on average, are caught driving  over the speed limit on Avenue Road every week. The sidewalks between Bloor Street West to St. Clair Avenue West do not meet the accessibility standards requiring a minimum width of 152.5 cm, and local groups want improvements to start immediately. […]

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Impact on homeless is most acute By Mike Layton Winter is fast approaching, and with COVID-19 cases on the rise, we must prepare for how to support residents and small businesses through the next couple of months. The pandemic has highlighted the fact that not everyone is impacted equally, and that we need support from […]

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ANNEX GLEANER NEWS (Oct. 2020): Parking versus housing – Kensington Market considers a change

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ANNEX GLEANER FORUM (Oct. 2020): Councillor Mike Layton writes that “Growth in affordable housing is impossible without making Inclusionary zoning mandatory.

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Parks must grow with the city By Mike Layton  As summer slowly comes to a close, it is important to reflect on the ways that our city has developed during these challenging times. Our response to the pandemic has uniquely highlighted that investing in public green spaces and active transportation infrastructure means a better quality […]

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Toronto has always been a place where people with vision have put in the work to build their communities, and my recent communications with residents have shown that our city’s passion for progress is only getting stronger.

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The City of Toronto has been working hard to support people in the countless ways this pandemic has affected our lives.

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Redesigning the roads with necessary rules By Mike Layton There are changes coming to local road infrastructure that will be a big step towards improving safety for all road users in our neighbourhoods. These changes will bring a new bike lane on Brunswick to just south of the Annex, connecting to a larger cycling route […]

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