Hi neighbour,
Just one day after breaking a heat record, we’re now dealing with several days of air quality warnings as wildfire smoke settles over the city. Toronto Public Health notes that this smoke can take a real toll on lung and heart health, and that children, seniors, and people with existing conditions tend to feel the effects most.
We encourage you to take a look at the Air Quality Health Index and the steps you can take to protect yourself and your family during smoke events: Wildfire Smoke – City of Toronto.
⛈️ Rain is coming. Have you checked your sump pump recently?
Just before the wildfire smoke arrived, Toronto’s Board of Health was discussing HL34.5 – Investigating the Increased Risk of Heart Disease, Lung Cancer, and Tumours from Bringing Jets to Toronto’s Waterfront Communities.
The Ontario Regional Committee of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE Ontario) submitted comments you might find interesting:
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“Compared with turboprop aircraft, commercial jets generate substantially higher emissions …”
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“The pollutants emitted by commercial jets carry well‑documented human health risks. These pollutants include ultrafine particles (UFPs) …“ & “UFPs are linked to multi-system diseases.”
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“These findings are especially relevant to the proposed expansion of Billy Bishop Airport, which is located near one of the most densely populated areas in Canada.”
These are probably some of the reasons why you see hundreds of neighbours putting “no jets T.O.” signs up.
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Events
MRA Meet & Greet @ GLB 🍻
🗓️ Wednesday, July 22, 6 PM – 8 PM
📍 Great Lakes Brewery (30 Queen Elizabeth Blvd)
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Join us, meet the board and fellow neighbours.
Mimico Train Station Pop-Up
🗓️ Tuesday, July 21 from 6 to 8 p.m.
📍 Coronation Park, 10 Judson Street
The Mimico Train Station has been part of this community for generations. Now the City is moving forward with plans to restore the historic building and give it a new life as a community hub.
Come see the early design plans, speak with the project team and share your feedback on what you want to see in the space.
Summer Crafts in the Park!
🗓️ Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 14 – August 20, 1–3 PM
📍Mimico Square in Amos Waites Park, 2441 Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Lakeshore Arts is celebrating summer with arts-based play activities in the park all summer long! Come join in Mimico Square for afternoons of arts-based play!
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FREE – no advance registration required
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All ages welcome! Please note that little ones must be accompanied by their caregiver.
No registration is required, just drop in! Questions? Email CommunityPrograms@LakeShoreArts.ca
Weekly Activities
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July 21 & 23: Cyanotype & Sketchbook binding
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July 28 & 30: Collaborative Story Writing and Artwork & Blackout Poetry
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August 4 & 6: 1-page Zines & Temporary Stamps
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August 11 & 13: Picture Frames and Polaroid Photography
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August 18 & 20: To be determined – stay tuned!
Note: In the event of inclement weather (eg. extreme heat, rain, or poor air quality), Summer Crafts will move inside to our storefront location (Lakeshore Arts, 2422 Lake Shore Blvd W.)
Waterfront March & Rally
Sunday July 26, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Meet at Harbour Square Park. Route: Harbour Square Park → Union Station → HTO Park. Community march with boat flotilla, sending a public message that Toronto does not want jets on the waterfront.
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Developments
You can also find applications in Toronto’s Application Information Centre (AIC).
There is a lot going on these days, here are just a few projects you might want to know about:
Minto Pivots To Purpose-Built Rental For Five-Tower Mimico Proposal
Including a 54 & 52 storey tower which is somewhat surprising because just a little bit west, at 327 Royal York Road, NAV Canada made sure the towers won’t be taller than 43.
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2,631 units
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In 2022 Minto aquired the properties for around $129 million
286 Royal York Road
The proposal calls for a 40-storey mixed-use building including 467 residential units. More info here.
📚 Mimico Centennial Library — Upcoming Events
📚 Sat Jul 18, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm |Game on! Board Game Playtime
📚 Sun Jul 19, 12:00 am – 12:00 am |World Cup 2026 Watch Live @ Mimico!
📚 Sun Jul 19, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |Build‑A‑Track Car Challenge
📚 Mon Jul 20, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |Kids Chess Club
📚 Tue Jul 21, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm |Senior’s E-Connect
📚 Tue Jul 21, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm |Henna Art for Teens
📚 Wed Jul 22, 10:30 am – 11:15 am |Summer Family Time
📚 Sat Jul 25, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm |Game on! Board Game Playtime
📚 Sun Jul 26, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |Sunday Crafternoon for Kids – Tropical Coral Reef
📚 Mon Jul 27, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |Kids Chess Club
📚 Tue Jul 28, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm |Senior’s E-Connect
📚 Wed Jul 29, 10:30 am – 11:15 am |Summer Family Time
📚 Sat Aug 1, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm |Game on! Board Game Playtime
📚 Tue Aug 4, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm |Senior’s E-Connect
📚 Wed Aug 5, 10:30 am – 11:15 am |Summer Family Time
📚 Sat Aug 8, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm |Game on! Board Game Playtime
📚 Sun Aug 9, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |Sunday Crafternoon for Kids – Lily Pad
📚 Mon Aug 10, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm |Kids Card Games Club
📚 Tue Aug 11, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm |Senior’s E-Connect
📚 Sat Aug 15, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm |Game on! Board Game Playtime
📚 Sun Aug 16, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |Sunday LEGO
See you in Mimico!