Story by Franco Cignelli, Marketing & Communications Specialist, Canadian Helen Keller Centre. This story first appeared on CHKC’s blog....

After generating much discussion, action on a Vacant Homes Tax was not ultimately part of this year’s budget cycle. This will, however,...

In the pursuit of reducing red tape and speeding up development, the Provincial Government has recently proposed changes to how the...

As the City of Toronto and Province of Ontario continue to move forward on a partnership ensuring high-speed transit expansion, John...

Toronto is home to a vast network of ravines that play an integral role in providing environmental, health and recreational benefits to...

John is monitoring the novel coronavirus situation very carefully and is reviewing regular updates from the Medical Officer of Health. We...

Story by Margie Wagner Willowdale Group of Artists was founded in 1947 by 10 enthusiastic artists who loved to paint. The objective of...

Image: Community Outreach staff member Jesse James speaks to a group of business leaders during the BIA Brunch Meeting this past October....

Image: Catherine LeBlanc-Miller (pictured) stands alongside one of three child care playgrounds at the redeveloped Yonge Sheppard Centre....

Starting at approximately 5:45 AM, 300 participants in passenger roles will begin to be evacuated from a train to a place of safety – the...

The project area includes Finch Avenue West (North), Senlac Road (East), Sheppard Avenue West (South) and Bathurst Road (West). Expect...

Story by Stephen Boyle Looking for something to do when the temperature drops and the snow starts to fly? Why not embrace the winter, get...

What will you find on July’s Friday nights in Mel Lastman Square? You just never know until you’re there!  Willowdale’s own “community...

Updated (June 11, 2019): Due to the conflict with Game 6 of the NBA Finals and the tremendous support for the Toronto Raptors as they...

Local parks and recreation spaces are a critical part of creating complete communities. To better serve our growing community, we are...

The Lansing neighbourhoods (west of Yonge, on either side of Sheppard) continue to face extreme development pressure, with two major...

Updated (June 6, 2019): This week, Bill 108 passed third reading at Queen’s Park and received Royal Assent.  It is now law in Ontario. ...

Willowdale MPP Stan Cho has released a “fact sheet” on Bill 108. But who’s checking the facts?  Virtually every point on the page was...

An initiative of the Toronto Arts Foundation which John helped to launch in 2015, Arts in the Parks brings free, family-friendly arts...

Take an interest in your community by joining Councillor John Filion and all members of his staff for a cup of coffee on Monday, June 3...