Articles Tagged with 'Anthony Perruzza'

By Sean Delaney The Ward 7 incumbent said being present in neighbourhoods remains central to the way he represents Humber River–Black Creek. As he seeks another term, Perruzza is asking residents to weigh both the projects underway and the community interests he says still need a strong voi...

Dear Resident, Large property tax increases make life harder for everyone. That’s why I vote against them. At the City we started a program to help seniors and people with disabilities have these increases returned to them. For years I have hosted clinics to help those eligible gathe...

By Sean Delaney For the second time in recent months, Councillor Anthony Perruzza brought Emery residents together to discuss the proposed redevelopment at 3100 Weston Road—and once again, the community showed up in force. Held at the Carmine Stefano Community Centre, the April 9 meeting centred...

By Sean Delaney Ward 7 Councillor Anthony Perruzza has brought forward a motion at Toronto City Council that speaks directly to a growing concern for many families across the city — the rising cost of groceries. Seconded by Councillor Mike Colle, the motion received strong support at Council, pas...

By Sean Delaney The Emery Village community is remembering former Ward 7 councillor Giorgio Mammoliti as a man whose energy, vision and commitment helped shape the neighbourhood in ways that can still be seen today. For many residents, business owners and community leaders, Giorgio was more than...

Dear Resident, Thank you to everyone who attended the recent community meeting hosted by City Planning last month regarding the development application at 3100 Weston Road. This site includes several important community landmarks, including the Carmine Stefano Community Centre, the Marian Shrin...

Dear Resident, As we settle into 2026, I want to wish you and your loved ones a healthy and happy New Year. Major changes to residential recycling collection came into effect at the start of the year and I’d like to take the chance to comment on how that process unfolded. By order of the pr...

Councillor’s corner Dear Resident, As the year draws to a close, I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I would also like to update you on important City initiatives. On December 7th we opened the new Finch LRT, Line 6. I was thrilled to see how many of our neighbours c...

Councillor’s Corner Dear Resident, Welcome to spooky season! To all who celebrate, wishing a happy Diwali and a joyous Thanksgiving. Also, a blessed Yom Kippur to those who observe. Mid-fall brings with it cooler days and earlier nights. I hope you are all staying warm and cozy during this pos...

Dear Resident, I hope you are enjoying your summer. My office has been hosting multiple events this summer to connect with the community. Our Fun Fair at Gracedale Park was a great time. Residents got to enjoy free ice cream, free swag, activities for kids and designing their own custom button...

Councillor’s Corner Dear Resident, I hope you had a safe and joyous Canada Day. Once again, it was a pleasure to celebrate this occasion with an annual Movie Night at Joseph Bannon Park. A great big thank you to all sponsors who made the afternoon one to remember. At our last City Council m...

Dear Resident, Happy June. As we coast through the warmer months, I hope you are all taking time to enjoy the valuable outdoor spaces our community has to offer. Also, there are some exciting amenities on the way! It was an absolute joy to celebrate breaking ground on a brand new Community Centr...

Councillor’s Corner Dear Resident, Happy planting season! As May graces us with sunshine and smiles, I see neighbours across the Ward donning gloves and shovels, and getting to work making our communities fragrant, fruitful and full of life. My office has organized several tree plantings and com...

Councillor’s Corner Dear Resident, With a wintry start to spring, we are reminded that Toronto’s weather can often be unpredictable. I have heard from many constituents over the years that there are issues with Toronto’s snow removal services. I believe that something has always been missing fro...

Councillor’s Corner Dear Resident, I hope you have all kept safe and warm through the winter and are looking forward to the longer, warmer days ahead. I’ve heard from many of you regarding snow removal following this past month’s snowfall events. I continue to work with city staff to make snow rem...

Dear Resident, First of all, I’d like to wish you all a happy Black History Month. February is a time to listen to, uplift and celebrate Black voices. I hope you all take this opportunity to reflect on Black History and support our neighbours in the African Diaspora. The last few weeks have been ...

At the grand opening of Fix Auto North York on November 15th, the atmosphere was brimming with celebration and pride. It wasn’t just about a new name or a fresh brand—it was about honouring a family-run business that has been an integral part of Emery Village for decades. Congratulations were the or...

Humberlea’s longtime residents know their community well, so when one of them reached out with a concern, Councillor Anthony Perruzza’s office listened—and acted quickly. Last summer, a resident of Emery Village in the Humberlea area noticed a safety issue on Strathburn Blvd. While other nearby int...

Councillor’s corner Dear Resident, I hope you are enjoying the fall weather and have all set your clocks back an hour for daylight savings. Right now, the TTC is proposing changes to Jane Street that I believe will make transportation harder for transit and all other users of the road. The pr...

By Shannon Delmarco On October 5th, Liuna Local 183’s Gerry Gallagher Hall hosted the YNOT annual community awards to honour the remarkable achievements of local youth. The event saw more than 450 guests in attendance, including the honourable Judy A. Sgro, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, and MPP To...

Dear Resident, As September approaches, I’d like to wish families a happy and safe end of summer and a smooth transition back to school. I’m delighted to announce that a new park is coming to the Sheppard-Weston area. The new Isaac Devins Park is almost complete and expected to open this fall. As...

By Sean Delaney The Emery Village BIA has once again shown its commitment to youth and the environment by awarding scholarships in 2024. These scholarships recognize outstanding student achievement from local high schools and highlight the importance of addressing climate change and its impact on...

Councillor’s Corner Dear Resident, I am excited to announce that the list of Summer recreation programs is now online! This is the season to play outside, get your body moving and make connections with your local community. The City’s summer programming begins on Tuesday, July 2, and runs unti...

Councillor’s Corner Dear Resident, Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of attending the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Etobicoke Civic Centre (ECC), which will be located at 3755 Bloor Street West. It will be a modern, multi-functional building that fosters community engagement. The E...

Councillor’s corner Looking for part-time summer jobs? The City of Toronto is hiring! We welcome applicants of all ages ranging from youth age 14+ to retired individuals. We are looking for individuals who are interested in recreation, aquatics, museums, camps, fitness, and more! These roles come w...

Councillor’s Corner Dear Resident, In early January, I had an opportunity to speak at the Budget Committee about Toronto’s budget plan for this year. Staff are proposing as part of the Budget a 10.5 % property tax increase this year. While property taxes continue to increase for years under the pr...

Dear Resident, In December, our office had the wonderful opportunity to host our Annual Holiday Toy Drive at Oakdale Community Centre, and it was a huge success! Collaborating with more than a dozen community groups, our volunteers wrapped hundreds of donated toys. These donated toys were distrib...

Dear Resident, I am excited to share that the park enhancements at two of our local parks have been completed. Both Lanyard Park and St. Lucie Park have newly installed playgrounds and adult fitness pods for an opportunity for the whole family to stay active outdoors. I got to visit the parks mysel...

Councillor’s Corner Dear Resident, The pool at the Gord and Irene Risk Community Centre is now open. This is after significant renovations to the pool and the centre’s ice rink and multipurpose rooms. While most of the centre’s space was reopened in December, the work in the pool extended until ...

Councillor’s Corner Dear Resident, Spring is here, which means that it’s time for spring cleaning. My team has put together a newly revised Solid Waste Collection Schedule for houses. Extra copies are handy for pickup at my Constituency Office; you can stick yours to your fridge or bulletin boar...

Councillor’s Corner Dear Resident, Registration for City spring recreation programs open Wednesday, March 8, and Friday, March 10, for options that begin on April 1 and run until the end of June. For spring recreation and any information regarding drop-in classes and spaces available for c...

Dear Resident, Winter is here! City crews are prepared to handle inclement weather, including ice, freezing rain, and snow, with a 24/7 response plan. Please be mindful when commuting throughout the cold season. Using the City’s website, you can see real-time locations of plows, sidewalk clearing...

By Sean Delaney The rain held off over Emery’s Joseph Bannon Park on Friday, Nov. 11. A large group of residents, politicians, and uniformed officers paid tribute to the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers, both past and present in a service to honour those who have served. Now in its ninth...

Meet Your Ward 7 Humber River - Black Creek 2022 election candidates Anthony Perruzza Anthony Perruzza immigrated to Canada at age nine. His mother did factory shift work, and his father was a carpenter. Humber River-Black Creek is his lifelong home. It’s where he went to school. It’s where he’s r...

Dear Resident, I’ve mailed my summer 2022 Newsletter to every home in Humber River-Black Creek. This edition includes project updates about the work I’ve been doing with different City departments, local groups, and others to advance renewal in our community. Please get in touch with me if you hav...

Dear Resident, The Province has lifted its mask mandate in most settings, including indoor public places like retail and restaurants, schools, and child care centres. Mask requirements remain mandatory on public transit, in health and long-term care environments, and other high-risk settings. Wh...

Winning a seat at Queen’s Park By Tim Lambrinos The designation of a permanent capital for Ontario was a result of Canadian Parliament invoking the British North American Act (BNA Act) in 1867. The Act established newly created provinces replacing the previous provincial names of Upper and Low...

Dear Resident, I want to thank the staff and panelists who attended our recent Virtual Principal’s Forum. My office coordinates these events to inform our schools about local projects and services and how they impact and benefit our community. My office welcomed speakers from the City’s Vision Z...

By Sean Delaney Lee, it’s wonderful to be able to share such a special birthday with someone like you. You have a heart of gold and are so warm, loving, and kind to everyone you know. For those who don’t know Lee, she has always taken community commitment and activism to a higher level and is a...

Dear residents, Team Toronto continues to plan vaccine events and opportunities for you to get vaccinated. For the most up-to-date outline on how and where to book when, please visit: covid19.ontariohealth.ca Or call 1-833-943-3900. I will continue to share postings online with the latest d...

By Jessica Pointon Assistant to City Councillor Anthony Perruzza COVID-19 has resulted in unprecedented impacts on many companies and stores, especially small businesses. On November 9, 2021, City Council approved a 15 percent reduction in the property tax rate for small businesses through a new p...

By Al Ruggero In October, Toronto’s Planning and Housing Committee met to deliberate Planning Staff’s proposal to narrow permitted uses in the City’s Employment Areas. Phase 1 advances the process of Zoning Conformity. Zoning Conformity for Employment Areas (under OPA 231) started in 2013 and refle...

Dear Resident, All of the Toronto Public Library branches offer the public an opportunity to access and print their own vaccination records free of charge. There are also various ways of storing your information on your smartphone for safe, secure and convenient retrieval by downloading the Minis...

Dear Resident, Many of you have received your first dose, with second doses scheduled. Various pop-up clinics are operating without an appointment required, and you can also call to move up your current appointments as new options become available. We are working toward a future where it will b...

Dear Resident, I have more updates about the vaccine rollout to share with you. Remember, getting vaccinated is the best way to keep everyone safe. Many of you have already received your first dose, with second doses scheduled or on the way in the coming months. We must continue to work together to...

Dear Resident, The third wave of COVID-19 has been hard for many of us, and the vaccination rollout has been challenging. Yet, the community has persevered, and it heartens me to see neighbours helping each other. Tens of thousands of people in our community have received their vaccines. I ...

By Sean Delaney On Tuesday, January 11, the Emery Village BIA held its Annual General Meeting (AGM). This year was the first time in its history that the AGM was held virtually. “It is unfortunate that like many organizations and workplaces under COVID-19 restrictions, we cannot gather in place,...

Dear Resident, COVID-19 infection rates are on the rise more than ever before. With the current stay-at-home order in place, we need to try our best to prevent exposure by staying home as much as possible. We should only be socializing with those we live with and making essential supply trips when ...

Dear Resident, COVID-19 infection rates are on the rise, and we need to try our best to prevent exposure. At October’s Board of Health meeting, I worked with my colleague, Councillor Joe Cressy, to introduce two motions. These policies require the city and the province to work together to make ...

On May 21, the Emery Village BIA held a tele-town hall to address COVID-19 issues the business community is facing. Members of the community were invited to call a toll-free number and questions were addressed to a panel featuring Anthony Perruzza, City Councillor Ward 7 - Humber River-Black Creek,...

By Sean Delaney It’s a very special time year and it brought another exceptional opportunity to enjoy a wonderful lunch with some of the seniors in Emery Village - The North Islington Seniors Club. The ninth annual North Islington Seniors Club Christmas luncheon was held on Dec. 14 at the St.Ro...

By Sean Delaney On Friday, Oct.25 the fifth annual Emery Charity Venetian Ball returned to the Fontana Primavera Banquet Hall. In attendance were more than 350 community members for an evening reminiscent of a grand Venetian carnival. It was a night filled with glamour and high fashion, but als...

By Tim Lambrinos It’s now about a tree that has become more colourful than any other tree in all of Toronto. It’s the massive red oak of Coral Gable Drive – estimated to be between 250 and 350 years old. The tree stands in the rear yard of a home built in the early 1960’s. Prior to that, th...

St. Basil’s Brawny Italian Army By Tim Lambrinos St. Basil-the-Great College opened in 1962 at the corner of Weston Road and Sheppard. The school was constructed on the former Jethro Crang family apple orchard. The purchase of the property by the Basilian Fathers included an elegan...

On Oct. 22, seasoned politician Anthony Perruzza defeated long-time incumbent Giorgio Mammoliti to take the council seat for the newly combined Ward 7/8 Humber River/Black Creek. The Emery Village Voice sat down with Perruzza to ask him what his vision for the future is, and how he plans on repr...

By Tim Lambrinos On Oct. 22, the City of Toronto held their municipal elections. The Premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, trimmed the political field so that our community, and the community to our east, would be represented by a singular municipal official at City Hall. The timing of t...