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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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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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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CIBC report says 30 per cent did not pay rent on April 1 By Nicole Stoffman Who should take the biggest hit during the economic shutdown of the coronavirus pandemic: renters, landlords, or the big banks? How one answers that question depends on whether one believes in the power of the individual or the collective. […]

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Community resources are here for you By Mike Layton This is a difficult moment in time for everyone. People across the continent are having to make substantial changes and sacrifices to their lives and routines in order to help keep them, their families, and others in their community safe. It is understandable to be confused, […]

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Inclusionary Zoning is the answer for responsible development in Toronto By Mike Layton Development in Toronto is continuing to boom. However, we are not building affordable housing at the same pace as we are luxury condominiums. Our waiting lists for affordable housing continue to grow and we are now above 100,000 names on the active […]

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Layton seeks a more “robust” approach to snow clearing By Mike Layton Before the weather goes below zero, and the fall rain turns into ice and snow, I thought I could take a moment to talk about a topic that will be top of mind for many Ward 11 residents in the coming months – […]

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Creation of city square and Dupont greening to begin this summer By Nabahat Hussain Construction on a proposed square at the intersection of Huron and Dupont streets is expected to start late this summer. The development is part of the local business improvement association’s Streetscape Master Plan. The improvements will include benches, sidewalks, trees, perennial […]

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Province’s intrusion will impact quality of life By Michael Layton Since the province decided to cut Council in half, there has been a clear trend of decision making that aims to marginalize the City of Toronto and its residents’ voices on many critical issues. The trend continued this month as the province revealed details of […]

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City budget a place to lock in priorities By Mike Layton The city’s 2019 budget deliberations are underway and I have had many residents from across the city reach out about the issues that affect them and the services they depend on the most. We are in the midst of one of the most damaging […]

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