The boundaries of Ward 8 - York West is bounded on the north by Steeles Avenue, on the west by highway 400, on the east by Dufferin Street, and on the south by Grandravine Drive and Sheppard Avenue (east of Keele Street).

Within these geographical boundaries there are many exciting public places for recreational, socio-cultural, sports and educational activities. The Black Creek Pioneer village is a world-renowned tourist attraction. York University, located in our backyards, provides great cultural resources and other amenities for us to access. Yorkwoods Library, just east of Jane Street on Finch Avenue, carries a number of significant collections, providing a rich history of the numerous ethnocultural groups in our community. It also has a 'state of the art' theatre auditorium.

We have worked hard in Ward 8 to develop support services that are responsive to the varying needs of our neighbourhoods. The strong, community-oriented Police Services (31 Division), Humber River Regional Hospital, and our community/recreation centres (Driftwood, John Booth, Oakdale and Grandravine), work hard to make our community a vibrant, exciting, caring and safe place to live and work. The community-based services and our places of worship are highly valued for the ways in which they address many of the social , physical and spiritual needs of families. Indeed, we are the microcosm of the Canadian multicultural reality. Our unique community is built through daily intercultural interactions and understanding.

MY VISION FOR TORONTO includes such things as:

• The encouragement of electrically-powered cars, along with providing free public transit into the downtown core;
• The federal government must be challenged to revisit the success of the 60's and early 70's when our city witnessed the formation of small scale, affordable housing, gaining much deserved recognition. Many new immigrant families were able to purchase their own home greatly with a 25 year, 6 ¼ % mortgage provided by CMHC.
• I see Toronto as needing to regain the spirit that characterized the former city of North York. Ratepayers and community groups were held in high regard, and were listened to with respect because they were close to our hearts. Residents are now feeling far removed and need to regain their penchant for civic participation. Toronto is a city filled with a long history of pride and enthusiasm. I am eager to work with you to build an exciting future.

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