What’s happening in and around Mimico?

Thanks for joining us at GLB for our Meet & Greet!

Hope to see you all September 19, 12-6 at Mimico Square for our 3rd Annual Food Fest and to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the MRA!

Old Mimico Train Station

Thanks for also joining us at Coronation Club House to talk about the progress the city is making regarding the Old Train Station.

Our board members and community neighbours attended the Mimico Train Station pop-up event to see the new vision of the (old) train station located at Royal York Rd and Judson St. Thank you @cllrambermorley for putting this info session together.

Mapping storm drains leading into Mimico Creek

Using City of Toronto Open Data, we mapped where Etobicoke’s stormwater grates are and how they drain into Mimico Creek and, from there, Lake Ontario. It’s far from perfect, but it should help make clear just how large the area is (including stretches of the 427 and Gardiner).

If you are interested in other data visulizations please let us know. We are currently working on a map of all interesting things in Mimico. 🧭

Today at Mimico Square, Remember the 400, Freedom Festival

Starting at 2PM 🎟️ FREE admission!

Free Summer Concerts

• Sunday, August 16 | 4:00–6:30 PM 💙 WHAT MAKES A DIVA?

• Sunday, August 23 | 4:00–6:30 PM 🍦 SUMMER SING-ALONG

  📍 Mimico Square at Amos Waites Park
  🎟️ Free admission
  ☀️ All ages welcome
  🪑 Bring a chair or picnic blanket

Summer Crafternoons in the Park

August 18 & 20, 1-3pm: Mind Map & Tiny Museum – bring your art from previous weeks if you would like it to be included in the gallery!
📍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!

• FREE – no advance registration required

• All ages welcome! Please note that little ones must be accompanied by their caregiver.

• More Info on Summer Crafts Questions? Email CommunityPrograms@LakeShoreArts.ca

3rd Annual Food Fest & 20th Anniversary of the MRA

• Save the date! September 19 at Mimico Square between 12 and 6 we will celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the MRA during our 3rd Annual Food Fest.

• Want to help plan it? We’re thinking of a local business raffle plus family-friendly entertainment, including local talent showcases on stage.

ExperienceTO: Mimico Historical Tour

September 19, 10am. A FREE, public walking tour that will be a good experience for anyone: whether you’re 8 or 80 years old, and whether you’re a curious local, solo traveler, backpacker, newcomer, or part of a group of friends. Beginning in front of Mimico Centennial Branch (47 Station Road, Toronto, ON M8V 2R1), the interactive tour will be hosted by Alex Rășcanu. Learn more on eventbrite and please join us at the 3rd Annual Food Fest after.

Park Lawn GO

Councillor Amber Morley introduced a motion calling on the Province, Metrolinx, and the City of Toronto to establish a formal working group to advance the long-planned Park Lawn GO Station and other transit improvements in Humber Bay Shores. With the redevelopment of the former Christie’s site now on hold, the future of the GO station has become uncertain, despite years of planning and collaboration. The motion recognizes what residents have been saying for years now, that South Etobicoke’s rapid growth has outpaced its transit infrastructure. It seeks to ensure all levels of government continue working together to deliver the transportation improvements the community has been waiting for.

UrbanToronto also recently published “Toronto’s Development-Infrastructure Gap: The Saga of Park Lawn GO”

TTC targets illegal passing of streetcars with camera pilot project

The next phase of the TTC’s ongoing program to improve safety for customers launched on Monday, July 20, with a nine-month test of cameras that will catch road users who illegally pass open streetcar doors.

Four streetcars equipped with technology from B.C.-based Gatekeeper Systems will roll out on five mixed-traffic routes (501 Queen, 506 Carlton, 504 King, 511 Bathurst, and 505 Dundas). During the pilot, the cameras will measure how often illegal streetcar passing occurs and test the technology’s reliability for future automated enforcement. Tickets will not yet be issued.

For more information, visit the website 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.

📚 Mimico Centennial Library — Upcoming Events

📚 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
📚 Mon Aug 17, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Adult Knitting Club
📚 Mon Aug 17, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Kids Card Games Club
📚 Tue Aug 18, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Senior’s E-Connect
📚 Tue Aug 18, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm | Candy Sculptures Art
📚 Wed Aug 19, 10:30 am – 11:15 am | Summer Family Time
📚 Sat Aug 22, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm | Game on! Board Game Playtime
📚 Sat Aug 22, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm | Mimico Book Club
📚 Sat Aug 22, 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Kids & Parents Book Club
📚 Sun Aug 23, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm | Sunday Crafternoon for Kids – Pirate Ship
📚 Mon Aug 24, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Adult Knitting Club
📚 Mon Aug 24, 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm | Kids Card Games Club
📚 Tue Aug 25, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm | Senior’s E-Connect
📚 Tue Aug 25, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm | Mini Floral Arrangement Workshop for Young Adults
📚 Wed Aug 26, 10:30 am – 11:15 am | Summer Family Time
📚 Sat Aug 29, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm | Game on! Board Game Playtime

We got an email from the Mayor

See below what we received on July 30th.

Financial Assistance for Toronto Hydro Customers

Toronto Hydro understands that circumstances can arise that make it difficult for customers to manage their electricity bills. To help residents who may be experiencing financial hardship, several assistance programs are available, including:

• Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP)

• Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP)

• Energy Affordability Program (EAP)

• Emergency Energy Fund (EEF)

We are committed to supporting our customers with bill and payment options, and our customer experience representatives are available to help, by email at contactus@torontohydro.com or by phone at 416-542-8000.

To better understand the program and for more information, see complete notice here.

Solar Made Simple: Supports and Costs For Toronto Homeowners

Aug 25, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. (free webinar)

It’s easier (and cheaper!) to get solar panels + home batteries than ever before. This webinar will cover solar + battery support programs, cost ranges, and common installation speed bumps.

Clean Up Event at Humber Bay Park

Heatwave Registry

The West Toronto Ontario Health Team (OHT) has just launched a new Heatwave Registry for summer 2026 as part of their Climate & Health strategy.

• Community members that register will receive a phone call from a volunteer on days with extreme heat and/or air quality warnings.

• Volunteers will check to see if the individual has what they need to stay cool, offer information about nearby cooling centres, and facilitate connections to local health services as required.

• If effective, this should reduce the risk of extreme heat and prevent avoidable hospitalizations in the process.

Register here: Ocean

Toronto Mayoral Debate at Daily Bread Food Bank

Toronto residents encouraged to apply for 2026 municipal election jobs

• Toronto Elections accepting new applications to fill thousands of paid voting place jobs required for the 2026 municipal election (Monday, October 26).

• Applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally able to work in Canada.

• Interested applicants can apply by visiting the Toronto Elections Jobs webpage.

• More information about the 2026 municipal election is available on the Toronto Elections webpage.

Ontario Municipal and School Board Election Resources – Election Day is October 26, 2026!

Ontario’s Municipal and School Board Elections are coming up on October 26, 2026, and the Nomination Period is fast approaching its close on August 21, 2026!

TPS Equity Advisory Committee (EAC)

Visit https://tps.to/equity-advisory-committee to review the application details and submit your application. Deadline to Apply: August 25, 2026, 5:00 PM EST

Questions? If you have any questions about the application process, please reach out:
Email: equityinclusion@torontopolice.on.ca Phone: 416-808-8176

See you soon, Mimico!