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βΈ Do West Fest 2026 Feedback Town HallsAs we look ahead to Do West Fest 2026, we want to hear from you. Join one of our upcoming feedback town halls to share your experiences, concerns, ideas, and suggestions related to this year’s festival. Your input will help shape future planning and ensure Do West Fest continues to reflect the needs of our community, businesses, and residents.
BIA Member Feedback Town Hall
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June 29, 2026
π 5:00 PM π Register here
Resident Feedback Town Hall
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June 30, 2026
π 5:00 PM
π Register here
Registration is required for both sessions Visit dowestfest.com/townhall2026 |
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βΈ BIG on Bloor 2026π
July 18β19, 2026 Join Bloordale’s annual celebration of arts, culture, and community! BIG on Bloor transforms Bloor Street West into a vibrant, car-free festival featuring π live performances, πΌοΈ public art, ποΈ local vendors, π΄ food, and π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ family-friendly activities.
π Click here to learn more and explore festival details. |
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βΈ Oss Fest 2026π
July 25, 2026 | π 11 AM β 11 PM One of Toronto’s favourite summer street festivals returns to Ossington Avenue! Enjoy a full day of πΆ live music, π΄ extended patios, ποΈ local shopping, π¨ activations, and community programming as the Ossington Strip transforms into a vibrant, pedestrian-only celebration of local culture and business.
π Click here to learn more about OssFest 2026 |
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βΈ 14 Division Open House & Community Dayπ
September 12, 2026 Join Toronto Police 14 Division for a day of community connection and family-friendly fun. Meet local officers, explore emergency service vehicles, enjoy interactive activities, and learn about the programs and services that help keep our neighbourhoods safe and connected.
π Click here to learn more about the event. |
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βΈ 14 Division Crime Report UpdateToronto Police Service 14 Division has released its latest Community Safety Indicators report, providing an overview of crime trends and public safety data across the division, including assaults, break and enters, auto thefts, robberies, traffic fatalities, and other key indicators for 2026.
π Stay informed about community safety trends in our neighbourhood.
π Click here to view the latest 14 Division Crime Report. |
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βΈ Prevention Tips Regarding Distraction TheftsDistraction theft occurs when a thief diverts a person’s attention in order to steal valuables such as wallets, phones, purses, or jewelry. Offenders often work in pairs or groups, using tactics such as asking for directions, offering assistance, creating a disturbance, or distracting homeowners at their door.
These incidents can happen quickly and anywhereβincluding shopping areas, parks, parking lots, bank machines, and residential neighbourhoods.
Prevention Tips: Stay aware of your surroundings. Keep valuables secure and out of sight. Be cautious of strangers who approach with unusual requests or distractions. Never leave bags, phones, or wallets unattended. If someone is close enough to place jewelry on you, they are too close. Report suspicious activity to police immediately.
If you believe you have been the victim of a distraction theft, do not confront the suspect. Call police as soon as possible and provide a description of the individual(s) and any vehicle involved.
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βΈ Toronto Police Traffic Safety Campaign ResultsToronto Police Service issued more than 2,700 tickets and made 46 impaired driving arrests during a citywide traffic safety campaign focused on protecting cyclists, motorcyclists, and other vulnerable road users.
Enforcement efforts targeted the βBig 4β dangerous driving behaviours: speeding, aggressive driving, distracted driving, and impaired driving. The initiative supports Toronto’s Vision Zero Road Safety Plan and promotes safer streets for everyone.
π Click here to read the full campaign results and road safety recommendations. |
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βΈ What Happens When Supervised Consumption Sites Close?The closure of supervised consumption sites has sparked debate among healthcare professionals, residents, business owners, and policymakers.
Supporters of these sites argue that they help reduce overdose deaths, connect individuals to healthcare and addiction treatment services, and provide safer environments for drug use. Public health organizations have expressed concerns that closures could lead to increased overdoses, greater strain on emergency services, and fewer opportunities to connect vulnerable individuals with support.
Others have argued that supervised consumption sites can create challenges for surrounding communities, including concerns related to public drug use, loitering, discarded drug paraphernalia, and perceptions of reduced public safety. Some residents and business owners have welcomed efforts to explore alternative approaches that prioritize treatment and recovery services.
As governments and health agencies implement changes, communities across Toronto will continue to monitor the impacts on public health, public safety, local businesses, and neighbourhood quality of life.
π Click here to learn more about the policy changes and ongoing discussions. |
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βΈ Who to Call: Community Safety & City ServicesNot sure who to contact? Here’s a quick guide to reporting common issues and accessing local services.
π¨ Emergencies Call 911
For police, fire, or medical emergencies where immediate assistance is required.
π Non-Emergency Police Matters **Call TPS (877) or 416-808-2222
For non-urgent police concerns, suspicious activity, theft reports, property damage, and community safety issues.
π» Report Online Skip the phone call and submit reports online for:
β’ Illegal parking
β’ Graffiti and property damage
β’ Theft
β’ Fraud and scams
β’ Traffic and driving complaints
π Click here to file a report online: https://www.tps.ca/services/online-reporting/
π§ Mental Health & Social Services Call 211 for community, housing, social, and health services. Call 416-408-4357 for mental health support and crisis intervention through the Distress Centres of Greater Toronto.
π Learn more: https://211central.ca
π¦Ί City Services & Public Property Issues Call 311
For concerns related to:
β’ Street cleanliness and litter
β’ Graffiti on public property
β’ Broken sidewalks
β’ Illegal dumping
β’ Encampments
β’ Traffic signs and signals
β’ Other City of Toronto services
π Learn more about SafeTO: https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/public-safety-alerts/community-safety-wellbeing-programs/community-safety-well-being-plan/
π‘ Report a Streetlight Outage Help keep our neighbourhoods safe and well-lit by reporting streetlight outages directly through Toronto Hydro’s Streetlight Map.
π Report a streetlight outage: https://www.torontohydro.com/streetlight-map |
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βΈ Submit to Our Events CalendarPlanning a community event, workshop, fundraiser, or neighbourhood gathering? Share it with us and help keep residents informed about what’s happening in our community.
π Submit your event: https://14division.ca/submit-event
βΈ Submit to Our NewsletterHave news, events, business updates, or community stories to share? We’d love to feature local initiatives, upcoming events, community successes, and neighbourhood highlights in a future edition of the 14 Division CPLC Newsletter.
π Email us your submission today: 14divisioncplc@gmail.com |
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