Newsletter: September Recap

A message from Christine Hogarth:

Hello Friends, It’s been a busy and rewarding month engaging with the residents of Etobicoke-Lakeshore as we gear up for the Legislative Assembly’s return on October 21. One of the standout moments of September was the opening of the redeveloped Holy Angels Catholic School, with St. Leo soon to follow later this month. These two schools alone will provide 1,100 pupil places and 137 childcare spaces, thanks to a provincial investment of $52.3M. More than just funding, I’m proud of securing five school projects for our community, providing a total of 3,823 pupil places and 313 childcare spaces. This is a reflection of the growing needs of a thriving Etobicoke-Lakeshore. Our community’s vibrant spirit was on full display at the annual Taste of the Kingsway, Etobicoke’s largest street festival, and at the Franklin Horner Community Centre’s Extravaganza, which brought families together to celebrate the heart of our community. I also had the pleasure of attending the Roncesvalles Polish Festival, where we celebrated Ontario’s incredible Polish community. Whether through the passage of my legislation establishing Polish Heritage Month or by joining these dynamic festivities, I remain proud to support the Polish community and their lasting contributions to our province. At the Toronto Ukrainian Festival in Bloor West Village, we came together to honour the culture, traditions, and resilience of the Ukrainian-Canadian community. As we celebrated this year, we also stood in solidarity with Ukraine as they bravely fight for peace and freedom. Slava Ukraini! The Long Branch Tree Fest was another highlight, promoting environmental awareness and our collective goal of sustainability for Etobicoke-Lakeshore. I was also thrilled to mark the 10-year partnership between Building Up and LiUNA Local 506, with our government investing $830,685 to support training men and women for in-demand skilled trades jobs. Finally, it was inspiring to meet talented newcomers at WoodGreen Employment Services, where we discussed the vital programs that help new Canadians settle and thrive in our province. Thank you to WoodGreen, and to all newcomers, for bringing their skills and ambition to Ontario. Together, let’s keep moving forward! Let’s Get It Done! 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/

Ontario Exploring Feasibility of New Highway 401 Tunnel Expressway

The Ontario government launched the technical evaluation for the construction of a new driver and transit tunnel expressway under Highway 401. This expressway is expected to provide a new, faster route for some of the most gridlocked roadways in the province north of the City of Toronto, extending from beyond Brampton and Mississauga in the west to beyond Markham and Scarborough in the east.  Read More

Ontario Completes All Stations and Stops for Finch West LRT

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Ontario Expanding Access to Palliative Care

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Ontario Introducing Over 35,000 Students to Careers in Skilled Trades

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Ontario Enhancing Tools to Help People Prepare for Respiratory Illness Season

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Etobicoke-Lakeshore Halloween Awards!

MPP Christine Hogarth Celebrates Community Heroes at the 2024 Boundless Awards

MPP Hogarth was honoured to join the Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke for the 2024 Boundless Awards to celebrate individuals and organizations committed to combatting combat gender-based violence. During the event, held Friday, September 27th, MPP Hogarth announced a $43,700 grant for Women’s Habitat of Etobicoke from the Ministry of Children, Community, and Social Services under the Partner Facility Renewal program, earmarked for critical repairs at the Women’s Habitat facility. Read More

Ontario investing $57,300 to support two Etobicoke-Lakeshore non-profits

The Ontario government is providing two non-profit organizations — Dorothy Ley Hospice and Arts Etobicoke — with $57,300 in funding this year through the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s (OTF) Capital Grant stream to improve infrastructure to deliver critical programming. Read More

Attorney General’s Victim Services Awards of Distinction

The Attorney General’s Victim Services Awards of Distinction (VSAD) recognize the dedication and achievements of professionals, organizations and volunteers working to support people who have experienced victimization due to crime and raise awareness of victims’ issues in Ontario. The deadline for nominations is Friday, November 29, 2024, at 11:59 pm EST.

Looking Back At September