Jennifer McKelvie

This Mother’s Day, although many of us still can’t be together, let’s all get vaccinated so this will be our last one apart from our families. Happy Mother’s Day, especially to the moms working on the frontlines to keep us safe. Thank you for all you do. #ScarbTO #myCOVIDvax #mothersday2021 Thank you to my Mom, Andrea Hazell, MP Jean Yip and Dr. Lisa Salamon-Switzman of Scarborough Health Network for their #covidvacccine photos.

Scarborough Rouge Park, heads up M1X, M1E and M1C! Pop up vaccination clinics Tues & Wed thanks to Scarborough Health Network. #ScarbTO. Learn More at scarbvaccine.ca

42 Division - Toronto Police Service CPLC is offering a $1,000 scholarship to a #ScarbTO student who is graduating high school in the 2020/2021 school year and attends a school located within the boundaries of 42 Division. The deadline to apply is May 14. For boundaries and more information on 42 Division, visit: http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/d42/

HAPPENING TOMORROW Scarborough Health Network is hosting a Vaccine Pop-Up in MIB at Malvern Christian Assembly (6705 Sheppard Avenue East) on Saturday, May 8, from 9AM to 5PM. The pop-up is open to residents 18+ and proof of address is required. Tickets will be distributed to the first 1,000 eligible individuals on a first-come, first-served basis.

Investing in Economic Development & Culture: 2021 is the year of public art. This year's approved City of Toronto - Your Local Government budget invests $4.5 M to support new public art activations for every Ward. Public art adds colour & vibrancy to Toronto’s streetscapes, while bringing members of our community together with a new appreciation of public spaces. Learn more about the 2021 Toronto City Budget by visiting: www.toronto.ca/publicart

Today, I attended TAIBU Community Health Centre #BlackHistoryMonth event, Black Health Matters. We addressed the disproportionate impacts COVID-19 has had on Bl...ack residents and the crucial work ahead to overcome health inequities. Gary Anandasangaree Shaun Chen Jennifer McKelvie Raymond Cho

Investing in Parks & Recreation Alert The City of Toronto - Your Local Government Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division ensures our residents have full and equitable access to safe and clean parks, open spaces, ravines and forests. The 2021 investments in Ward 25 include: $600 K to refresh three local playgrounds: Highland Creek Park Playground, Bob Loptson Playground and the Viola Desmond Park Playground, with design engagement for Bill Hancox Playground.... $150 K to match the Jays Care Foundation's $150 K to restore the Heron Park Baseball Diamond. A $57 M commitment over three years towards the North East Scarborough Community Centre coming to Joyce Trimmer Park. This new facility will be net zero and will mitigate 277 tonnes/year of greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more about the 2021 Toronto City Budget by visiting: www.toronto.ca/budget

Kicked-off my first community event of the new year with the Scarborough Garden and Horticultural Society. Had a great chat about climate action in the City Of Toronto, climate resilience and supporting the next generation of climate leaders.

Community Safety Investment Alert The 2021 approved City of Toronto - Your Local Government budget has a strong focus on community safety. In Scarborough-Rouge Park, City investments include: Creating after-school and weekend programming at the Danzig (West Hill) and Empringham (Malvern) youth hubs. $600,000 over 3 years has been awarded through a Youth Violence Prevention (YVP) grant to hire 3 local members of our community to run the spaces.... Scarborough Rouge Park is included in a three-year for alternative models of community crisis response, without the presence or intervention of the police. This Staff-recommended pilot is informed by extensive community consultation, and will allow the City to test, evaluate, and review the service design prior to full City-wide implementation. This is as an investment of $1.7 M this year. Learn more by visiting: https://bit.ly/2ZqRfV1

Good News at Adams Park! Residents have contacted my office to share that access to the Park from Linderwood Drive is difficult in snowy and icy conditions. I'm happy to report that in time for this weekend, Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff have added a wood-chipped pathway to allow for easier and safer access to park amenities. Thank you to the residents who shared their concerns with my office, and Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff who took quick action to address resident concerns.

Why not try lunch with a twist? Twist Catering - La-toya is a Scarborough Rouge Park business. Chef Fagon's daily and weekly menus boast an array of flavorful offerings that will satisfy everyone! Located at 91 Rylander Boulevard, Unit 6, they're open Wednesday to Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visit: https://twistcatering.com/ #BlackOwnedBusiness #BlackHistoryMonth #ScarbTO

I am honoured to begin serving as Chair of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. I look forward to continue working with my Committee colleagues to monitor and make recommendations on Toronto's infrastructure needs and services, while embedding the principles of urban resilience. Thank you to my fellow Committee colleagues for your continued trust in me.

It's Cut Your Energy Costs Day! Small upgrades can significantly reduce your home's energy use and costs. If you intend to start renovations this year, the @Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Program can offer up to $5,000 in financial incentives. Learn more about the Home Efficiency Rebate program and more by visiting: https://betterhomesto.ca/rebates-incentives/

In response to increased coyote sightings across the City, City Of Toronto had partnered with Coyote Watch Canada, to produce an e-learning course on Coyotes in the Urban Landscape. This 20-minute digital resource provides basic facts about coyotes, information about coyote behaviour in urban environments, and tips on how to respond when encountering coyotes so that both animals and people can remain safe. For more information, visit: toronto.ca/coyotes.

COVID-19 has brought us many challenges but it also brought us together as a community to help Canada’s most vulnerable families. Here’s how GlobalMedic volunte...ers wound up packing food aid in a former Target store, thanks to the City of Toronto - Your Local Government's Office of Partnerships. Thank you to all our partners including Jennifer McKelvie Quadreal Group, Cloverdale Mall, P&G everyday Canada, The Mississauga Food Bank, North York Harvest Food Bank. See more

Thank you, Mike Jahshan, for your support of the Boys & Girls Club of East Scarborough and your donation of 150 holiday dinners to Ward 25 residents in the Danzig community. You've helped to spread holiday cheer in #ScarbTO Rouge Park with your act of kindness!

The results are in! With over 800 votes, here are the winners of Ward 25’s Christmas Homes Contest! A big thank you all residents who visited and voted, and to our sponsors Port Union Bakery, CherryHill Woodworks, City Savvy Realtors and Six Social Wine Bar + Kitchen for your generous donations! #ScarbTO