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It was an honour to address the graduating class of the Urban International School. Thank you for the warm welcome.

With warmer weather arriving, it’s exciting to see graduation season begin.

#yorkcentre #graduation

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🚧 Construction Notice

Metrolinx will be completing culvert installation work along the Barrie GO rail corridor near Finch Ave. W from May 1 to May 4 (timeline subject to change).

Work will take place continuously, day and night, beginning at 10 p.m. on Friday, May 1 and

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Thank you to @TheCJN for covering our flag raising this week at City Hall.

See below to read about it and listen to @ebessner discuss what may be the City of Toronto’s final Israel flag raising.

Councillor James Pasternak begins his Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) speech on a somber note, listing incidents he says have undermined the Jewish community’s sense of collective safety.

Pasternak blames a “broken judiciary, timid policing, and spineless leaders” for

Honoured to welcome this year’s Toronto Community Champion from York Centre to City Hall and Council: the Mennonite New Life Centre.

Great to connect with Executive Director Dwayne O'Connor and hear more about the Centre’s work supporting newcomers, building community, and

Yesterday at City Council, I moved an amendment to strengthen transit planning across the City by calling for a comprehensive review of all past Council decisions on the Sheppard East and West subway projects, along with a clear status update by early 2027 on what’s been done to

Today, @ReenaFoundation was proud to participate in the #Israel flag-raising at @cityoftoronto City Hall as part of the celebration of Israel’s 78th #IndependenceDay.

It was a meaningful opportunity to come together with community members and partners in recognizing heritage,

Councillor Pasternak has moved a motion on Item EX30.11 - Fighting for the Scarborough East Rapid Transit Line: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/agenda-item.do?item=2026.EX30.11 #tocouncil

Fifteen years ago, I began the tradition of raising the Israeli flag at City Hall in honour of Yom Ha’atzmaut.

Today, I was proud to continue this tradition that celebrates Israel’s independence, resilience, and the enduring spirit of its people, while standing with our

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Today, we celebrate Yom Ha'atzmaut, Israel’s Independence Day. Today, we mark the declaration of the State of Israel in 1948 and celebrate 78 years of resilience and strength.

In the face of rising hate and bigotry, we stand firmly in our values. We choose dignity over

Last night, on Yom HaZikaron — Israel’s Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror — the Consulate General of Israel in Toronto and Western Canada, together with @TanenbaumCHAT, hosted Toronto’s official commemorative ceremony.

Together as a community, we paused. We

Last night, on the evening of Yom HaZikaron, I joined a memorial service organized by @TanenbaumCHAT and @IsraelinToronto to honour the lives of Israel’s fallen soldiers and victims of terror.

It was a deeply moving gathering, marked by reflection, remembrance, and a shared

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