Trinity Bellwoods Farmers Market, Every Tuesday Till Oct 29th

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The farmer’s market is now in its 7th season!

Come and visit the market, located at the North West Corner of Trinity Bellwoods Park from 3pm – 7pm every Tuesday.

This spring the climate is ever changing and has delayed the asparagus a bit.  But, not to be discouraged as there’ll be salad greens, sprouts (new this season), cheeses, bread, meat (goat new this season), fish, preserves, baked goods and some fermented goods (new this season).

For more information visit the TBFM Website.

Royal Cinema “Symphony of the Soil” Film Screening–May29, 2013

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Symphony_soilThe Toronto Farmers’ Market Network presents a screening of Symphony of the Soil, made by filmmaker, Debra Koons Garcia of ‘The Future of Food’.  This recently released documentary has not been widely seen, so this is a unique opportunity. For details on the film visit www.symphonyofthesoil.com.

 

Screening Details

  • What: ‘Symphony of the Soil’ – Presented by the Toronto Farmers’ Market Network
  • When: Wed. May 29th, 7pm
  • Where: Royal Theatre, 608 College St.
  • Duration: 103 mins
  • Tickets at the door: $10

“Drawing from ancient knowledge and cutting edge science, Symphony of the Soil is an artistic exploration of a miraculous substance, soil.  By understanding the elaborate relationships and mutuality between soil, water, the atmosphere, plants and animals, we come to appreciate the complex and dynamic nature of this precious resource. The film examines our human relationship with soil, the use and misuse of soil in agriculture, deforestation and development, and the latest scientific research on soil’s key role in ameliorating the most challenging environmental issues of our time.  Filmed on four continents, featuring esteemed scientists and working farmers and ranchers, Symphony of the Soil is an intriguing presentation that highlights the possibilities of healthy soil creating healthy plants creating healthy humans living on a healthy planet.”

Toronto Farmers’ Market Network brings together community-based market organizers to share information, advocate for a strong and healthy local food system, and grow great markets in our city.  

Visit www.tfmn.ca to find your farmers’ market.

Bill 20 to Free Toronto from the OMB Passes Second Reading

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Rosario Marchese’s bill, entitled Respect for Municipalities Act (City of Toronto), passed second reading in the Legislature, with support from members of all parties in the House. The bill now goes to the Finance and Economic Affairs Committee for further review.

Rosario would like to thank the many residents, from Trinity-Spadina and beyond, who came to the Legislature to support my bill. Not only did supporters fill up the entire members’ gallery on the opposition side of the house, supporters also filled up the government’s side as well.

Supporters packed the galleries to watch the Bill 20 debate IMAGE: Monika Warzecha, BuzzBuzzHome

Supporters packed the galleries to watch the Bill 20 debate
IMAGE: Monika Warzecha, BuzzBuzzHome

These supporters included representatives from the York Quay Neighbourhood Association , the Trinity-Bellwoods Community Association, the Annex Residents’ Association, the Harbord Village Residents’ Association, the CityPlace Residents’ Association, the Fort York Residents’ Association, the Kensington Market Action Committee, the Kensington Market BIA, the Liberty Village BIA, and the West Queen West BIA.

The bill would not have come this far without such amazing community support. Thank you!

With the bill’s passage, the City of Toronto has taken a step towards freedom from the Ontario Municipal Board. But there is much more work to be done. The bill will not leave committee without the support of other parties. While enthusiastic support was provided by Liberal MPP Glen Murray, other members of his party are much more ambivalent. And while many Progressive Conservatives are eager to do away with some government agencies, they do not seem quite ready to cede power and authority to the sixth-largest government in Canada.

This bill needs your support. Please contact your MPP and tell them that you want to set Toronto free from the OMB. Please Rosario at rmarchese-qp@ndp.on.ca.

Here is the Hansard transcript of the debate.

 

UPDATES FROM ROSARIO MARCHESE

The Island Airport would affect Ward 19, as there would be an increase of traffic through the arteries that cross our neighbourhood. Read more here:
http://rosariomarchese.ca/an-industrial-scale-airport-has-no-place-on-toronto-island/

Read updates about OLG “modernization” from Rosario’s website:
http://rosariomarchese.ca/olg-modernization-stop-this-train-wreck-now/

 

Bike with Mike Event on Sunday May 26 at 12pm-5pm

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bike_with_mike-laytonLaunch Bike Month with Councillor Mike Layton on Sunday, May 26, 12pm-5pm at Christie Pits Park (Bloor St & Christie St).

Join Mike for a FREE family community cycling celebration featuring: On-site basic bike repair; Artists and Bike Exhibition; Children’s Entertainment; BBQ and Refreshments; Community cycling info; Toronto Police bike registry; Bike demos and workshops

For more information, see the flyer here.