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Olivia Chow

@oliviachow

Former City Councillor, Member of Parliament, and school trustee. Personal account.

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CaféTO boosts local businesses and makes our neighbourhoods vibrant, dynamic and fun places to be. Today, I am pleased to say we are back on track and ready to deliver.

Thank you to all the staff who help make it a success.

Learn more: toronto.ca/news/city-of-t…

CaféTO boosts local businesses and makes our neighbourhoods vibrant, dynamic and fun places to be. Today, I am pleased to say we are back on track and ready to deliver. Thank you to all the staff who help make it a success. Learn more: toronto.ca/news/city-of-t…
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🌧️ April showers bring May flowers. 🌷

And this year: CaféTO patios actually open in May, too! 🍻

We made it easier and faster to get approved, introduced a streamlined renewal process for returning businesses, and set a goal to get the patios installed and opened faster.

🌧️ April showers bring May flowers. 🌷 And this year: CaféTO patios actually open in May, too! 🍻 We made it easier and faster to get approved, introduced a streamlined renewal process for returning businesses, and set a goal to get the patios installed and opened faster.
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This weekend I joined the launch of the Little Jamaica Community Land Trust. This evening I had a chance to join the Kensington Market Community Land Trust (Kensington Market Community Land Trust).

They're doing important work to build community power in what is one of our most beloved neighbourhoods.

This weekend I joined the launch of the Little Jamaica Community Land Trust. This evening I had a chance to join the Kensington Market Community Land Trust (@KMCLandTrust). They're doing important work to build community power in what is one of our most beloved neighbourhoods.
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For the first time, WCT-FCT chose to hold its annual awards gala in Toronto.

You make sure new voices have a seat at the table.

Thank you for having me tonight, and congratulations to you all. Your work is incredible!

For the first time, @wctfct chose to hold its annual awards gala in Toronto. You make sure new voices have a seat at the table. Thank you for having me tonight, and congratulations to you all. Your work is incredible!
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As Mayor, I am proud to officially proclaim today, April 28, as Khalsa Day in the City of Toronto.

Thank you to the Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwaras Council and the Sikh community for today’s parade. It’s wonderful that we can gather to commemorate Vaiskahi and celebrate together.

As Mayor, I am proud to officially proclaim today, April 28, as Khalsa Day in the City of Toronto. Thank you to the Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwaras Council and the Sikh community for today’s parade. It’s wonderful that we can gather to commemorate Vaiskahi and celebrate together.
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It was great to stop by and meet delegates at this week's OPSEU convention. As an Ontario citizen, thank you all for your service to our province!

It was great to stop by and meet delegates at this week's @OPSEU convention. As an Ontario citizen, thank you all for your service to our province!
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Community Land Trusts are about coming together and taking ownership. It's great to see more sprout up in here.

Parkdale. Kensington. Chinatown. Now Little Jamaica.

Great to join Blackurbanismto.eth and others at the launch of the Little Jamaica Community Land Trust yesterday!

Community Land Trusts are about coming together and taking ownership. It's great to see more sprout up in here. Parkdale. Kensington. Chinatown. Now Little Jamaica. Great to join @blackurbanismto and others at the launch of the Little Jamaica Community Land Trust yesterday!
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It was wonderful to be in North York with Lily Cheng to celebrate Food Hall TO. It is a dedicated space for fresh, new food vendors to start their businesses. Check it out at foodhallto.com

Congratulations to all the vendors!

It was wonderful to be in North York with @LilyChengTO to celebrate Food Hall TO. It is a dedicated space for fresh, new food vendors to start their businesses. Check it out at foodhallto.com Congratulations to all the vendors!
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Libraries are a gateway to the city and to the world.

I used to study at the Reference Library in a sweater and jeans, fun to return in a new outfit for @ TPL_Foundation's BiblioBash last night to celebrate and support the vital role libraries play in our city's life.

Libraries are a gateway to the city and to the world. I used to study at the Reference Library in a sweater and jeans, fun to return in a new outfit for @ TPL_Foundation's BiblioBash last night to celebrate and support the vital role libraries play in our city's life.
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This morning, I had the opportunity to open the 20th Annual Summer Institute on Early Childhood Development.

I can think of no better way to start the day than joining with so many committed early childhood education workers and experts. Thank you so much for having me.

This morning, I had the opportunity to open the 20th Annual Summer Institute on Early Childhood Development. I can think of no better way to start the day than joining with so many committed early childhood education workers and experts. Thank you so much for having me.
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Today, we gathered to mark the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured.

A day on the job shouldn’t be your last. When you clock out it shouldn’t mark the start of a serious illness or injury.

While today we mourn, the work for change continues.

Today, we gathered to mark the National Day of Mourning for workers killed or injured. A day on the job shouldn’t be your last. When you clock out it shouldn’t mark the start of a serious illness or injury. While today we mourn, the work for change continues.
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It takes crews up to three weeks with overnight and daytime temperatures above zero to get hundreds of washrooms and drinking fountains operational again. But we're working hard to get them open and Toronto back on track.

It takes crews up to three weeks with overnight and daytime temperatures above zero to get hundreds of washrooms and drinking fountains operational again. But we're working hard to get them open and Toronto back on track.
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Open for the season!

80% of park washrooms are open—earlier than expected. The remaining will be opened over the next week.

We are ahead of schedule this year thanks to the tremendous efforts of City staff.

Open for the season! 80% of park washrooms are open—earlier than expected. The remaining will be opened over the next week. We are ahead of schedule this year thanks to the tremendous efforts of City staff.
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This evening, we hosted members from the Jewish community at City Hall to mark Passover and celebrate our shared goals of keeping Toronto a global beacon for hope. Thank you all for coming.

Chag Pesach sameach!

This evening, we hosted members from the Jewish community at City Hall to mark Passover and celebrate our shared goals of keeping Toronto a global beacon for hope. Thank you all for coming. Chag Pesach sameach!
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You may have heard me talking about cleaning up the city’s mess.

Well, in this case, the mess we’re talking about is literal. It’s the mess many see on our streets.

Today we’re announcing improvements to over 1,000 garbage bins across the city. It's a start. 1/2

You may have heard me talking about cleaning up the city’s mess. Well, in this case, the mess we’re talking about is literal. It’s the mess many see on our streets. Today we’re announcing improvements to over 1,000 garbage bins across the city. It's a start. 1/2
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Great to join the Morning Zoom on ZoomerRadio this morning. Thanks for the spirited conversation about a wide range of issues.

Always a great way to start the day. ☕️

Great to join the Morning Zoom on @zoomerradio this morning. Thanks for the spirited conversation about a wide range of issues. Always a great way to start the day. ☕️
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In the midst of a housing crisis, this is one way we're empowering and protecting renters.

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Chag Sameach!

Tonight, Jews will gather for seder to tell the story of Passover. We can all find meaning in the power of liberation, community, and peace.

As we gather this year, I recommit to fighting antisemitism. Toronto must continue to be a city where everyone belongs.

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