October 2026 News

Here's what's happening this month: 

• Canary Scooper Heroes: Scroll down for our fabulous new poster/infographic!
• Volunteer Shout-Out: Huge thanks to our volunteers for making our third Yard Sale better than ever
• Halloween on the Promenade: Our Front Street Promenade gets spooky again on October 31, be there or be a ghost
• Pumpkin Parade and Spooky Walk: Not to be outdone, our neighbours in Corktown are having fun in Sackville Park Nov 1 and we're invited
• Changes and Choices: Time to sign up for this free program on healthy aging in place
• Candidates Debate: Still wondering who to vote for? Check out the video of the debate we hosted, plus another
• Urban Ecology Committee: Never mind the ghoulies and ghosties, we're taking care of the long-leggity beasties (and other critters)
• Rekai Centre: Our soon-to-be-new neighbours are coming with services we will all appreciate 

September 2026 News

September is always a crazy month as everyone gets busy after summer vacation. 

• Clean Canary Together: This Saturday 🙂 there's still time to RSVP, grab a bag, and join us
• Changes and Choices: A free course for residents 55+ on aging and living well, and you can learn more about it at the information session September 29
• Yard Sale Volunteers Needed: We still need volunteers for Repair Café and just general table-hauling on September 26
• Soulpepper Civic Programming: Free weekly public events in the Distillery District this fall
• New Library Info Session: The St. Lawrence Branch is moving closer to us — virtual info session September 17
• All Candidates Debate: Having reached capacity on in-person attendance, we've added a livestream option

August 2026 News

Where did the summer go? We're squeezing everything we can out of the last few weeks of the season. 

• Discover Canary: Stroll the Promenade this Saturday for some sweet treats and unique experiences
• The Murals at Underpass Park: Our wabi-sabi artworks will be getting a facelift in the fall
• A Secret Garden in the Sky: More about the magical spot that was featured in a recent reel
• Developments on our Borders: A new on-line source of analysis and updates for developments near us
• Canary District Yard Sale: It's baaaack! Save the date for September 26, and apply for a table now
• Clean Canary Together: What else do we do twice a year? Pick up garbage, that's what. And it's fun!
• All Candidates Debate: On September 28 we're bringing candidates to the YMCA to talk about our issues

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.