Articles Tagged with 'MP Judy Sgro'

By Sean Delaney The Emery Village Voice and I were honoured and humbled to receive the Community Leaders Award from Why Not and Pastor Frances. This recognition not only celebrates the work we’ve done over the years but also reaffirms our commitment to making a positive impact within our community....

MP Judy Sgro’s office is once again offering a helping hand to the community with the return of their annual Income Tax Clinics, a service aimed at assisting those with lower incomes in preparing their taxes free of charge. The clinics are designed for individuals earning below $30,000, couples wi...

By Sean Delaney For MP Judy Sgro, reflecting on the past year extends into another calendar, as the past two years, she said, have seen her working on a private member’s bill calling for a national eye strategy. After two years of working with the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB),...

By Sean Delaney Emery’s Joseph Bannon Park was a scene of solemn remembrance on Friday, Nov. 11th. A gathering of residents, politicians, and uniformed officers paid tribute to the sacrifices made by Canadian soldiers, both past and present. The essence of Remembrance Day lies not only in honouri...

Friends, I hope this message finds you and your families well, healthy, and in good spirits. Before we break for the holidays, I wanted to reach out to you to provide a brief summary of the government’s recently released 2020 Fall Economic Statement. We know that a hard winter awaits us—but bette...

By Sean Delaney On November 11th, Emery Village once again saw Remembrance Day ceremonies at Joseph Bannon Park. Unfortunately, due to the ongoing pandemic, there was no formal invitation to area residents to join in due to recommendations from the City of Toronto’s Public Health Unit. Instead,...

By Sean Delaney Many in Emery look forward to the third Tuesday of each June, and Neighbours Night Out. Longtime local resident Lee Jackson hosts the community gathering, which this year celebrated its 20th anniversary and welcomed its largest crowd yet. Many of the neighbours brought delectab...

By Sean Delaney What a wonderful day it turned out to be. Saturday, May 12th marked the 20th annual 31 Division Police Open House. And it may have been the best yet. Many aspects of the law enforcement team were showcased, including court services, the police dog service and the motorcycle de...