Councillor West advised that he along with Mayor Barrow, Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora, Councillor Liu, Councillor Cilevitz and a number of residents, participated in the 13th annual Strides for Stoke 5K Run/Walk this past weekend in support of Mackenzie Health. He acknowledged the success of the event which raised over $275,000 this year, and thanked all those who participated.
Regional and Local Councillor Hogg advised of her attendance at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) 100th anniversary celebration at Cosmo Music Hall in Richmond Hill on May 3rd. She noted that the CNIB was pleased with the venue and highlighted the number of musicians who performed on stage during the event.
Regional and Local Councillor Spatafora highlighted the success of various events that have recently taken place including the annual Hike for Hospice held on May 6th; annual York Regional Police Memorial which acknowledged and recognized heroes who have fallen in the line of duty; and the Caribbean North Charities Foundation Annual Spring Brunch organized by the Harakh family.
Councillor Muench acknowledged the wind storm that went through the area this past Friday and the damage that resulted, and encouraged anyone who was in need of assistance to reach out as there was help available. Councillor Muench extended a Happy Mother’s Day to all this coming Sunday and noted the Mother’s Day Carnation Campaign in support of the MS Society of Canada.
Councillor Cilevitz advised that she along with the Ward 5 Civic Engagement Committee would be hosting the 2nd annual Community Town Hall meeting on May 10th at the Central Library, and noted that York Regional Police District 2 Superintendent Schellhorn and Inspector Almeida would be presenting. Councillor Cilevitz extended an invitation for all to attend.
Councillor Chan echoed previous comments regarding the number of successful events that have been held in the community including the Hike for Hospice and Caribbean North Charities Foundation Annual Spring Brunch, and extended his thoughts to those who were affected by the wind storm on Friday night. Councillor Chan paid tribute to the Schreiber Township Fire Chief who was fatally injured on May 4th. Councillor Chan advised of his involvement with The Yonge Street North Group, and relayed the survey results from the transit town hall meeting held on May 2nd regarding the 2 Fare Wall and Yonge North Subway Extension.