Thanks for joining us at Mimico Square last Saturday for Mother’s Day MRKT. Together with Etobicoke Historical Society we hosted two Historical Walks. Residents learned about Dr. Godfrey, a single mother in the workforce and the origins of Mimico Road.
Cycle Toronto offered FREE bike tune-ups. We expect they will be back to Mimico Square at another MRKT this summer – you’ll get advance notice from us when they do!
Have you noticed increasing numbers of neighbours commuting by bike or e-bike? Maybe it’s the gas prices, or the GO Station’s issues. Either way, biking seems to be almost as fast as the train or driving anyway. It won’t work for everyone, but if you’re considering it and have questions, get in touch — we can connect you with neighbours who already commute by (e-)bike.
Welcome 100 new newsletter subscribers
It took 19 years to get 948 people to subscribe to the MRA newsletter.
Since our AGM in March, 100 new subscribers have joined! That’s you! Welcome neighbour.
We believe it’s not just the proximity of our homes that we have in common. We all suffer directly or indirectly from the neglected Mimico GO station and we all benefit from a safe neighbourhood where residents know each other a little bit and take care of our shared infrastructure together.
The MRA board is a group of volunteers who believe a little time spent organizing a Halloween dance for the kids — or helping neighbours prevent basement flooding — is worthwhile.
Want to help us? Send us an email.
To celebrate the MRA’s 20th Anniversary and all the volunteer hours that have gone into strengthening our community, we will meet September 19th at Mimico Square together with the 3rd Annual Mimico Food Fest.
Mimico GO?
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Our last newsletter got some attention, including 150 upvotes on Reddit.
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We’ve invited Metrolinx to Mimico and share their plans for our station.
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On June 2, during National AccessAbility Week, we’re hosting the Mimico Transit Forum to raise awareness about the deferral of barrier-free access to our platforms.
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Details to follow in a special edition.
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Want to help? Reach out.
Community Environment Days
Ward 3 Community Environment Days are back! Drop off items for reuse, dispose of hazardous waste and pick up a bag of compost. More information on what can be dropped off is available here.
Saturday, May 16th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fairfield Seniors’ Centre (80 Lothian Avenue)
Sunday, June 7th 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Mimico Adult Centre (255 Royal York Road)
💚 Green Mimico is planning a complementary event on June 7th in Mimico for residents who want to learn from neighbours about Heat Pumps, Solar / PV, Battery backups, EVs and Basement Flooding Protection.
» Details to follow in another newsletter.
Over 40 neighbours came to a recent Heat Pump event organized by Green Mimico, see here.
Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program
The City has made enhancements to its Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy Program, effective May 1st.
The expanded program offers homeowners of single-family, duplex, triplex and fourplex properties up to a maximum of $6,650 in subsidies to help pay for eligible flood-protection work.
This includes a new subsidy of up to $500 towards a Home Plumbing Assessment. Learn tips to help protect your home and what supports are available here.
Paper & Cardboard Arts (@ LSA)
📅 Sat May 16 | 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm |Lake Shore Arts
Tree for Free, Order Deadline May 15th!
The Long Branch Neighbourhood Association (LBNA) is happy to once again offer free trees and shrubs to the Toronto community through the Tree For Free program this Spring 2026! More info here on their website: https://lbna.ca/tree2026/
17th Annual Spring Bird Festival
Saturday, May 23rd, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Colonel Samuel Smith Park (3145 Lake Shore Boulevard West)
Enjoy a day of guided bird tours, live birds, reptiles and amphibians, a free tree and shrub giveaway, children’s activities and booths from local bird, community and environmental groups. More information is available here.
Create a pollinator garden this spring
The City has launched a free online tool to make it easier for residents and community groups to choose locally native plants. The database shares information on pollinator value, habitat type and growing conditions, making it easier to create and care for pollinator‑friendly gardens across Toronto. Find out more about the native plant, tree and shrub tool.
📚 Mimico Centennial Library — Upcoming Events
📚 Wed May 13, 10:30 am – 11:15 am | Baby Time
📚 Sat May 16, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm | Game on! Board Game Playtime
📚 Mon May 18, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | After School Club
📚 Tue May 19, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Senior’s E-Connect
📚 Wed May 20, 10:30 am – 11:15 am | Baby Time
📚 Sat May 23, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm | Game on! Board Game Playtime
📚 Mon May 25, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Film Festival for Kids by Kids
📚 Mon May 25, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm | After School Club
📚 Tue May 26, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Senior’s E-Connect
Have a great week, Mimico!