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  • March 18, 2024 2:41 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    TPS 53 Division is organizing a bicycle donation progrram to collect both childrens and adult bicycles in any condition.

    The bicycles may be dropped off at 53 Division or the Gateway Bike Hub at 10 Gateway Blvd. Suite 100B. Pick up can also be arranged.

    For mmore information call 416-551-2022 - The Gateway Bike Hub or info@gatewaybikehub.org

  • March 15, 2024 2:03 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    On Saturday May 25 ,2024 OPJPS will host its annual Mayfair event........ and community volunteers are welcome.

    If you are available and able to support this annual event please contact Principal Neil Quimby @ neil.quimby@tdsb.on.ca

    Bring your friends and family to Oriole Park School's Annual Mayfair! There will be lots of fun and activities for the whole family.

    Oriole Park Public School is located at 80 Braemar Avenue, one block west of Avenue Rd. at Eglinton.

    All proceeds go toward enriching childhood education at Oriole Park School. SEE YOU THERE!


  • January 23, 2024 10:19 AM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    IMPORTANT REMINDER!!

    All residential property owners are required to declare the occupancy status of their residential property(ies) annually.

    Declare the 2023 occupancy status of your residential property. Owners of properties in Toronto that are classified within the residential property tax class are required to declare occupancy status every year. The deadline to declare is February 29, 2024.

    The link for the declaration to register your property is:

    https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/property-taxes-utilities/vacant-home-tax/vacant-home-tax-declaration-of-occupancy-status/



  • November 23, 2023 10:08 AM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Hello Everyone,

    The City has launched a short-term opportunity for residents and businesses to say how they want their tax dollars prioritized in 2024. This is your opportunity to voice your support for funding the police. Please note that the City of Toronto’s budget consultations, are ending on November 30.  See the links below.

     

    1.       Mayor/City of Toronto survey and input: this link includes a survey link and a link to sign up to depute or attend in-person or virtually at a number of city consultations sessions before the end of November.  Best impact is attending or submitting written submissions/letters/deputations.

    https://www.toronto.ca/news/toronto-mayor-olivia-chow-launches-2024-budget-consultations/#:~:text=From%20November%201%20to%2030,the%20City's%202024%20Budget%20webpage

     

    2. Toronto Police Services Board Public Sessions: Budget 2024:  People can register to depute virtually, in-person, or submit a written deputation.

    https://www.tpsb.ca/budget/

     

    For those following the Toronto Police Service on Twitter, @TorontoPolice tweeted the following:

     

    https://x.com/torontopolice/status/1725248980953510317?s=46&t=_8Sdvj_T3eBfNpgVC2ZRYw

     

    In addition to this, feel free to share what your priorities are from a policing perspective. We will bring your concerns to our unit commanders.

     

    Kind regards,

     

    Lee Anne CHONG | CRU Clerk

    ________________________________________________________

    Toronto Police Service | 53 Division Community Response Unit

    75 Eglinton Avenue W, Toronto, Ontario  M4R 2G9

    Phone: 416-808-5319


  • November 18, 2023 5:03 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    IMPORTANT -ACTION REQUIRED BY DECEMBER 10.2023

    We have received the following 2 surveys from the City of Toronto .

    The most important is survey #1 relating to new bicycle routes in the City for the period 2025-2027.

    We currently have an existing route on Lascelles but the plan appears to include Duplex as well as Yonge Street north of Chaplin and Davisville.

    Please respond to at least Survey #1 as this issue is important to our community. There is an interactive map where you may make comments.

    The Bicycle Lobby is strong and supported be City Council.

    Unfortunately, our previous encounters with the City on this issue have not been productive and we have felt that our (as well as other Ratepayers Groups were not taken seriously or that they listened to our concerns.

    PLEASE CIRCULATE TO YOUR NEIGHBOURS OR OTHERS IN YOUR CIRCLE.

    If you have comments please send them to Councillor Josh Matlow Josh.Matlow@toronto.ca and copy the OPA at oriolepk@hotmail.com.

    SURVEY #1 MOST IMPORTANT FOR CHAPLIN ESTATES!!

    Expanding Cycling Network: Have your say now!

    The City of Toronto wants to hear from you to help us make recommendations on which bikeways to build, upgrade and study in 2025 to 2027.

    More people are cycling now than ever. The City helps make traveling by bike safer by building bikeways, like physically separated cycle tracks, bike lanes, neighbourhood routes, and multi-use trails. The City is planning where to build and upgrade bikeways next, and we want your input.

    Learn more how you can get involved in person or online by visiting:

    toronto.ca/cyclingnetwork/input

    SURVEY #2 GENERAL ON TYPES OF SMALL TRANSPORT

    City of Toronto public survey on micromobility (e.g. bikes, e-bikes, scooters, etc)

    The City of Toronto is seeking your feedback and the input from your members on new forms of mobility called micromobility on City streets and bike lanes. These include bikes, e-bikes, scooters and more. The public survey is now live on the city’s website and will be open until December 13.

    The results from this survey will be used along with other public engagement, research and input to develop a city-wide strategy for micromobility, including what new forms of mobility might be allowed in future on streets and/or in bike lanes. For more information, please visit our webpage.

    Kindly circulate the following blurb to your members:

    We need your input to shape the future of micromobility in Toronto! The City is seeking feedback from residents to develop a citywide strategy that addresses micromobility, vehicles that include bikes, e-bikes, scooters and more. Help guide the future of micromobility and fill out the survey today https://s.cotsurvey.chkmkt.com/micromobility


  • November 12, 2023 2:25 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    53 Division has launched it's community website. The link is below:

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    We would like to re-launch our 53 Division Website (CPLC) which is an awesome resource for all things 53 !

    Please SHARE the link, www.53division.ca , then explore the website !

    It has pictures, stories, crime alerts etc., all related to 53 Division Communities.

    If you have questions, concerns or feedback, or something we should possibly add,  please let us know !

    Thank you

    Constable Timothy Somers #90023

    Toronto Police Service

    53 Division

    Community Response Unit

    Crime Prevention – Community Safety Officer

    Office 416-808-5337

    Mobile 416-473-6314


  • September 25, 2023 4:45 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Recently this story in the attached email, was released by the media. It is about the significant increase in VEHICLE THEFT, causing Toronto Residents to take more extreme measures to protect their vehicles & property.

    Extra measures like installing a steering wheel CLUB, a WHEEL BOOT lock or even driveway bollards are some of the ways people are adding layers of security.

    These do not replace the regular measures like, locking doors, removing valuables , parking inside your garage , securing keys safely in a hidden area inside your residence.

    With some thieves breaking into homes to look for keys, we strongly suggest exterior lighting, hi def. security cameras & alarm systems.

    Please click on the LINK, watch the MEDIA STORY & continue to be vigilant. We can make the community safer by working together.

    Thank you

    Constable Timothy Somers #90023

    Toronto Police Service

    53 Division

    Community Response Unit

    Crime Prevention – Community Safety Officer

    Office 416-808-5337

    Mobile 416-473-6314


  • September 08, 2023 1:49 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    News Release

    (opens a print window)

    Public Safety Alert,
    Avenue Road and Chaplin Crescent area,
    Break and Enter Investigation

    Unit:

     

    53 Division


    Case #: 2023-2020248

     

    Published: Thursday, September 7, 2023, 3:23 PM

      

    SHARE (OPENS IN NEW WINDOW)

    The Toronto Police Service would like to make the public aware of a break and enter investigation.

    On Wednesday August 29, 2023, police responded to a call for a break and enter in the Avenue Road and Chaplin Crescent area.

    It is reported that:

    • a man entered a residence at some point during the evening while the occupants were home
    • it's believed he remained inside the home for a couple of hours before being confronted by the occupants
    • the man then fled the residence on foot

    The man is described as male, white, 35-40 years, 5’10, thin build and dark hair. He was wearing a grey hoodie and shorts.

    Police are reminding members of the public to ensure the doors and windows of their residences are properly secured in order to ensure that intruders do not have easy access.

    Anyone with information, or video surveillance in the area is asked to contact police at 416-808-5300, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), or at www.222tips.com.

     

     


  • June 23, 2023 8:26 AM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    911 Accidental Call Increase

    Communications Services is experiencing a dramatic increase in call volume. In the last month, this increase has mainly been caused by no response, pocket dial and hang up calls, which make up between 40 and 50 per cent of all daily 911 calls.

    We are making this public service announcement to raise awareness to the problem and give a call to action to the public on how to prevent accidental 911 calls and what to do if they call 911 by mistake.

    How to prevent accidental 911 calls:

    • ·       Review the settings on your mobile phone to choose your emergency alert settings and to lock it appropriately, based on your needs. (Note: review these periodically as your device settings may reset after a manufacturer’s update.) To update your emergency settings:
    • iPhone: click on “Settings” and “Emergency SOS”
    • Android: click on “Settings” and “Safety and emergency”
    • ·       Store your phone properly so it is not bouncing around in your purse or in your pocket to be sat on. If the side button is pressed five times, it could initiate a 911 call.
    • ·       Do not let children play with active or old phones. Even if your old phone is unregistered with no SIM card or cell phone plan, it can still call 911.
    • ·       Do not program 911 into your phone.
    • ·       Do not call 911 to see if it is working.

    What to do if you call 911 by mistake:

    • ·       Stay on the line. When you call 911, the call is tracked in the queue, even if you hang up. Please stay on the line to inform the call taker that you are safe to avoid having them call you back.
    • ·       If you do hang up, an operator will contact you to make sure you are safe. This takes time away from answering other 911 emergency calls.

    Constable Timothy Somers #90023

    Toronto Police Service

    53 Division

    Community Response Unit

    Crime Prevention – Community Safety Officer

    Office 416-808-5337

    Mobile 416-473-6314


  • June 17, 2023 4:17 PM | David McMahon (Administrator)

    Hello everyone!

    Thank you to those of you that were able to join us for our meeting last week. As promised, I wanted to follow up with the public survey. If you haven't done so already, please be sure to spend a few minutes filling out the survey. We would also appreciate it if you could circulate the survey to your groups, organisations, associations and neighbours!

    For those of you who couldn't join the meeting, the survey contains much of the information that we reviewed and discussed together, so you'll have a chance to explore the options for the Phase 1 Implementation Eglinton Park Improvements. 

    You can find the survey on the project webpage here

    Thanks

    Casey

    Casey Hinton (she/her)

    Senior Strategist


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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY ISSUES

As we all know our neighbourhood is subject to serious development pressure, and development issues have occupied much of the board’s time. Among these issues are:

Community Development Committee of Adjustment – Single Family Homes

The OPA keeps a close eye on applications for home renovations and tear- downs in our neighbourhood.

We receive details about applications from the Committee including a description of the proposed changes and the deadline for submitting to the committee. We forward information about homes in our area to a special email list. You can subscribe here: Oriole Park Association - Committee of Adjustment notices.

Metrolinx – Eglinton LRT

The OPA is involved in the ongoing process of the development of the new Light Rail Transit line in our area.

One major concern for the community is that Eglinton Avenue is to have restricted lanes westbound between Oriole Parkway and Braemar Avenue for the construction of the Avenue Road Station.

The proposals as detailed below will last until 2021.

The businesses on the north side will have very restricted access and visibility.

The second concern is that Metrolinx in their initial proposal wished to ‘clear cut’ the area on the south side of the North Toronto Community Center between the eastern driveway and the western boundary beside the ‘Art Barn’ building. The area is to be used for storage and construction vehicles

The OPA community involvement is:

  • We attend meetings on behalf of the membership and community as well as sit on a ‘working group’ Chaired by Councillor Cristin Carmichael-Greb (Ward 16) and as supported by our Councillor Josh Matlow ( Ward 22).
  • The working group is comprised of elected officials; Senior City of Toronto Staff including Metrolinx and Crosslinx staff. The local residents associations are represented by the Eglinton Avenue Road Community Association: the Eglinton Park Ratepayers Association as well as the OPA.
  • We will provide updates via our Twitter and Facebook Accounts as well our email subscribers as they come available.


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