CSW's At Work: Social Innovation Project

10/07/2026

🎤 Voice the Vote — 6 Civic Engagement Questions;
Re. Toronto Municipal Vote/Oct. 2026:

1. Community Priorities:
“If you could change one thing about your local community right now, what would it be—and why?”

2. Pressing Issues:
“What issue do you believe is most pressing for people and communities today, and why?”

3. Your Vote, Your Voice:
“Do you believe your vote can make a meaningful difference at the municipal level? Why or why not?”

4. Democracy & Participation:
“Do you feel that our current political and democratic system is working effectively? Why or why not?”

5. A Message to City Council:
“If you could give your future City Council one piece of advice, what would you tell them?”

6. What Inspires You to Vote?
“Complete this sentence: ‘I’m more likely to vote when ______.’”

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12/14/2025

In response to the extreme cold temperatures, the City of Toronto will open an additional 2 Warming Centres at 5pm tonight at:

■ Cecil Community Centre, 58 Cecil St. (East of Spadina Ave., south of College St).
■ Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, 870 Queen St. E. (East of Broadview Ave., north of Queen St. E).

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The following 5 Warming Centres remain currently open:

■ 136 Spadina Rd. (south of Dupont St).
■ 81 Elizabeth St. (behind City Hall. West of Bay St., south of Dundas St. W).
■ 349 George St. (East of Jarvis St., south of Gerrard St. E).
■ 12 Holmes Ave. (Off of Yonge St., south of Finch Ave. E).
■ 885 Scarborough Golf Club Rd. (East of Markham Rd., south of Ellesmere Rd).

Warming Centres give unmatched callers experiencing homelessness a temporary shelter. A warm indoor place to rest, access meals, washroom facilities, and referrals to a more permanent emergency shelter should a space become accessible.

Individuals do not need to contact Central Intake (@311) to access a Warming Centre. Walk-ins are welcome. Should someone arrive at a centre to find that it is already at capacity, the City will assist with transportation to another Warming Centre that has space.

A number of drop-in programs are also available throughout the day - listed in the link.

All info on drop-ins, Warming Centres, and services can be found on the City's website at www.toronto.ca/homelesshelp or by calling Central Intake at 416-338-4766, 1-877-338-3398.

Streets to Homes and partner outreach teams are connecting people living outside to available spaces and cots. Outreach staff continue to hand out blankets, sleeping bags and warming clothing.

Should you see someone who needs support, please call 311.

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311

Shelters provide temporary accommodation and related support services that assist people to move into housing. To access a shelter call Central Intake: 416-338-4766, 1-877-338-3398 or 311.

12/09/2025

Sign the petition:
Re. Ultra-rich households in Toronto would pay slightly more under a progressive tax model, creating a pathway toward greater social equality.

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