July 2026 News

It’s midsummer, and Canary District gardens are alive with pollinators! Here are some things to enjoy — and one deadline you won't want to miss. Let's start with the deadline...

Billy Bishop March & Rally: Public consultation closes July 24, and there is a rally July 26 — there is still time to make your voice heard.
A Path for Pollinators: Creating a connected web of pollinator-friendly plantings right across our neighbourhood.
Two Programs. One Ask. Two new programs supporting healthy aging are looking for volunteers.
Lassonde Art Trail West Opens: Saturday, July 25 a new chunk of the artwork trail opens in Biidaasige Park.
Save the Date • August 22: Woo hoo! We've set a date for this year's Discover Canary event!
Outdoor Movies: Toronto Outdoor Picture Show runs until August 6.
Volunteer Shout-Out: Three fine people making a difference in Canary District.

June 2026 News

Summer's really heating up, and there are tons of ways to enjoy our neighbourhood over the next few weeks.

Canary Scooper Heroes are here to save the day! Or save your dignity...
Billy Bishop Airport Expansion - The federal government is asking our opinion on increasing downtown airport traffic by a factor of five — have your say in the matter
Indigenous Arts Festival: Right next door in Biidaasige Park on June 20
Metrolinx Don Yard Open House: Representatives of Metrolinx will be meeting the public at an Open House on June 25
Toronto Fringe Festival is happening next door in the Distillery District June 30–July 12
Two Outdoor Film Festivals: In addition to TOPS in Corktown Common we have DiverCity right next door in Distillery
Downtown East: An initiative designed to streamline certain 311 requests

May 2026 News

Finally! The warm weather's here! Here are some things to plan for:

Repair Café at the Yard Sale: Repair Café will be among the 50+ tables filled with local treasures on May 30 on the Promenade from 11-3pm
Doors Open in Canary District: On May 23 we can get a tour of that beautiful Anishnawbe Health Toronto building on Cherry Street
Failing the Density Test: Proposal for 50+ storey towers at 1 Sumach greenlit by City staff; there's still time to object
Lassonde Art Trail Launch: The 4km trail of plein-air installations launches its initial phase June 4

April 2026 News

As the weather finally warms up (just ignore today's temperature) here are some things to plan for:

Clean Canary Together: It's time again for our twice-yearly neighbourhood cleanup
Vaccine Clinic May 4: The force will be with you if you spend Star Wars Day getting your next COVID Vaccine re-up!
Jane's Walk: Once again two of our residents will lead a tour of the neighbourhood looking through accessibility-coloured glasses
Canary District Yard Sale Returns: Time to clean out that locker! Our yard sale returns on Saturday May 30

February 2026 News

2026 is off to a great start! Here are some reasons why:

2025 Annual Report: We flex our 2025 accomplishments and welcome a new Board member
Lost Craft Brewery: Finally the beer is flowing in Canary District again!
The Urban Prairie Trail Project: An ambitious attempt to whack the invasive weeds right out of our prairie
PollinateTO Grant: Widening the Butterfly Corridor, one in-ground planter at a time
Development Committee: Keeping tabs on major development projects in and around Canary District

December 2025 News

Slipping into your inbox just as the snow starts, here's your last newsletter of 2025:

Santa's in town: Once again Santa's visiting Canary District; here's where to find him
Fitness Classes for Seniors: Here's another chance to join these free, fun classes
Lawren Harris Square Update: Preliminary results of community feedback on Lawren Harris Square
Shelter from the Storm: A promise of transit shelters at Front and Bayview
Pop-up Engagement Results: You told us what you care about, and here it is

October 2025 News

It’s Spooky Time!

There's suddenly a lot going on now that summer is (nearly) over. Here's what's coming up:

Halloween 2025: We're upping the game this year with a dog costume parade as well as trick or treating on the Promenade
Participatory Budgeting: Vote now to improve our public spaces!
Lawren Harris Square: Help us advise the City on improvements to this small, beautiful park.
PollinateTO Grants: October 21 deadline to apply for a grant to convert beds to native pollinator-friendly plants.
1 Sumach Community Consultation: Have your say about the 50+ storey towers proposed for Sumach and Eastern!
Metrolinx Open House: Getting the developer to clean up the Foundry (a bit).
Cherry House move-ins: The first folks are moving in across the road at Cherry House.

September 2025 News

There's suddenly a lot going on now that summer is (nearly) over. Here's what's coming up:

Yard Sale Volunteers Needed: It's here! Our neighbourhood yard sale happens next Sunday. Can you help?
Science in the Park: Take the kids to Corktown Common this Saturday between 11-3pm for some science-y fun.
Clean Canary Together: Time for our twice-yearly neighbourhood cleanup.
Making the Case for Modern Urbanism — That's Us! The Bridge featured our neighbourhood in an article this month.
Biidaasige Park, Corktown Common’s (new) big sister: If you haven't visited this gorgeous new park yet, get going!
Do The Right Thing: Getting the developer to clean up the Foundry (a bit).

August 2025 News

Here's what's coming up:

Canary District Yard Sale: Got something to sell? Apply now for a table at our neighbourhood yard sale on September 14
Old Foundry Road! A resident got the city to rename the Eastern Avenue spur
Seeing Zebras... and Stop Signs We're improving traffic safety in the neighbourhood
3Rs Ambassador Training: Free training for volunteers who want to help their building manage waste better

June 2025 News

Here's what's coming up this month:

O Canada! Taste of Canary: Celebrate Canada day on the Promenade on June 28
Attention older adults! We're starting up a gentle exercise class for seniors
Herb & Veggie Gardens are spreading in the neighbourhood; read about how it's done
Participatory Budgeting: What would you do with $750,000?
Metrolinx Community Open House a.k.a. Dude, Where's My Bridge?
Take a Walk in Corktown Common, summer edition