Gentle Exercise in January
New sessions for Seniors 55+
Join us for a twice weekly gentle, full-body routine combining aerobic movement, stretching, strength training, and balance. Classes include both seated and standing segments. You'll get your own small dumbbells and therapy bands.
A new session will run from January 5/6 through to March 30/31, 2026:
- Mondays and Wednesdays from 10–10:45am at 80 Mill Street
- Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9–9:45am at 80 Mill Street
Space is limited. Please only register for one program; however, if you wish to attend multiple programs, let us know and we’ll add you to a waiting list. If you already know dates when you will not be able to attend, please pass them along.
(Many thanks to the Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association for making this program possible)
What We’ve Learned (So Far) about Lawren Harris Square Park
Many of you participated in our community survey about this park. We have also reached out to individuals at Waterfront Toronto and the West Don Lands Committee who oversaw the design and building of the park in 2013 to find out more about the original intentions of the design.
The History
The park was conceived as a quiet urban counterpoint to Corktown Common. It was in fact planned that it would also house a farmer's market, but as we know, events went a different way, with Underpass Park hosting this activity instead.
What You Said
We got feedback from 170 residents. In general, people seem to appreciate the quiet elegance of the park, especially those who live nearby.
We asked for open answers, without prompting for specific issues. Here are some of the themes that people raised:
- Nearly half mentioned loving the trees and flowers
- Nearly half mentioned the gravel as problematic
- One-third mentioned unpicked-up poo as a problem, and some are actively bothered by the smells of dog waste in the park
Most of your responses were accompanied by eloquent comments, reflections, and advice. We have shared these results with Councillor's Office and will continue to follow up and monitor what plans emerge. And keep you posted of course!
Shelter from the Storm
Transit Shelters at Bayview & Front? Yes!
If you came to the Canary District Yard Sale in September, you may have noticed kids (both large and small) creating model transit shelters at the CDNA booth near Bayview Avenue, highlighting the issue in a playful way. We also brought the issue up in a more formal way with our Councillor's office and they came through!
City staff have assessed and confirmed that installing a shelter at both the northwest and southwest corners will happen.
It may take some time, as the southwest corner needs a new concrete pad, but the wheels of bureaucracy are in motion! Well done, magical building block workers!
Pop-Up Engagement
Toy transit shelters weren't the only thing we did at September's Yard Sale. We also hosted a pop-up engagement session.
We invited participants to draw their neighbourhood on a large map, highlighting places they enjoy and changes they wish to see. They wish to see a lot! This report summarizes the feedback gathered and identifies key priorities and actions to improve the neighbourhood.
Click here to read more.
That's a wrap for 2025...
Happy Holidays to
All You Beautiful Canaries!
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