Newsletter: June Recap

A message from Christine Hogarth:

Dear Friends, This past June was a time of immense pride and celebration as I attended graduation ceremonies for our remarkable graduates. Your dedication and perseverance in your academic journey are truly commendable. Congratulations Class of 2024! June also marked Seniors Month, and I was thrilled to share that both Arts Etobicoke and Franklin Horner Community Centre have each received a well-deserved $25,000 grant from the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program. These organizations play a vital role in helping seniors in our community stay fit, active, healthy, and socially connected. I was excited to announce nearly $250,000 in funding on behalf of the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation that has helped the Furniture Bank significantly enhance their partnership with IKEA Canada and enabled them to purchase new trucks to continue their impactful work. It is a pleasure to support their vital work that helps people in need turn empty spaces into comfortable homes. I had the pleasure of participating in some fantastic events that showcased the spirit and vibrancy of Etobicoke-Lakeshore, including Hope on the Queensway’s annual community BBQ, Trail Care Day, and graduation ceremony of the Youth In Policing Initiative (YIPI) The Grilled Cheese Festival was a delightful experience, filled with friendly conversations with residents, local business owners, and of course, the opportunity to savour some truly delicious grilled cheese creations! A big shout out to the Lakeshore Village BIA for another successful event. Looking ahead to the coming weeks, I’m excited to connect with all of you further through two new initiatives: Coffee with Christine and Christine’s Business Meet-and-Greet. These weekly events offer a chance for casual conversation and information exchange. Please see the event flyer here for details. I encourage you to join me and discuss any local issues or share your ideas. Summer is time for my free Community BBQ. I would like to invite you to join me and members of the community on July 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at 195 Norseman St. Unit 21 to savour some grilled favourites, ice cream, music, and games. This BBQ is an opportunity for all of us to come together and celebrate as one big family. Please RSVP here. Congratulations once again to all our graduates, and to everyone, enjoy what Etobicoke-Lakeshore has to offer. I wish you all a safe, happy, and memorable summer. Sincerely, Christine P.S If you know someone who would like to be added to this distribution list, please have them visit https://christinehogarthmpp.ca/

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The Ontario government is making life easier and more convenient for more than eight million drivers by becoming the first jurisdiction in North America to introduce automatic licence plate renewals. The change takes effect on July 1, 2024 and will save vehicle owners time, amounting to more than 900,000 hours every year. Read More

Ontario Celebrating Major Milestone for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension

The Ontario government has finished tunnelling the western underground portion of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension, marking a significant milestone in the province’s plan to create a reliable and continuous rapid transit line that connects communities from the east end of Toronto to Etobicoke and Mississauga. Read More

Province Introduces New High School Graduation Requirements for a Stronger Ontario Diploma

The Ontario government is modernizing the Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) requirements for the first time in 25 years, and launching consultations with parents, job creators, educators and stakeholders on what skills students need to be better prepared for life beyond the classroom through the reintroduction of modernized home economics education. Read More

Ontario Reducing Wait Times for MRI and CT Scans

As part of the Your Health plan, the Ontario government is taking the next step to make it easier and faster for people to connect to publicly-funded surgeries and procedures by adding 100,000 more MRI and CT scans at community surgical and diagnostic centres across the province each year. Read More

Ontario Connecting More Seniors to Dental Care and Affordable Prescription Drugs

The Ontario government is ensuring that the province’s most vulnerable seniors can continue to connect to dental care and affordable prescription medications by increasing access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program and the Seniors Co-Payment Program. Read More

Ontario Securing New Investments and Unlocking Opportunities for Job Creation

Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, issued the following statement on today’s monthly employment release by Statistics Canada, which showed Ontario added nearly 50,000 jobs in May. Read More

$249,900 OTF Grants Boost Furniture Bank Capacity

MPP Christine Hogarth visited the Furniture Bank in Etobicoke to hear how two grants awarded by the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation have made an impact on the services it provides. Read More

MPP Hogarth Presents Food Basics #928 – Etobicoke with Platinum Foodland Award

MPP Christine Hogarth recognized Food Basics #928 with the Foodland Ontario Platinum Award for building creative produce displays that drive sales of local Ontario produce. Read More

Looking Back At June