Toronto Police Auxiliary Toy Drive
2025-11-26 08:00 - 2025-12-19 12:00 (America/Toronto) | ON

Yesterday Reframed - Artist Reception
2026-01-06 09:00 - 2026-01-28 20:00 | Cedar Ridge Creative Centre, 225 Confederation Dr, Scarborough, ON, M1G 1B2, Canada
Discover this intimate exhibition of mixed-media drawings that investigates cultural identity, memory and the reconstruction of inherited histories. Through delicate, small and medium scale works, artist JJ Lee explores how personal and collective narratives, shaped by migration and colonization, are mediated through drawing, adding a fragile and ephemeral quality. Yesterday Reframed centers drawing as both a physical and conceptual practice; an act of tracing, reconstructing and remembering. Through this exhibit, Lee reflects on how histories are passed down, lost and reassembled across generations, using materiality and process to make visible what is often unseen.
Event occurs from January 6, 2026 until January 28, 2026

Every Sunday at 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Every Monday at 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Every Tuesday at 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Every Wednesday at 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Every Thursday at 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Every Friday at 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Every Saturday at 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Join the artist at the reception on Sunday, January 11, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Development Meeting - 3307-3313 Ellesmere Road
2026-01-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Rouge Valley Community Recreation Centre, 8450 Sheppard Avenue East, Toronto, ON, M1B 5R4, Canada
Dear Community Members,
On behalf of the Highland Creek Community Association (HCCA), I am writing to you to ensure you are aware of the proposed development very near to you. This very much directly impacts houses on Norvalley Court, Mirrow Court, Military Trail and Ellesmere Road.
By now, you should have also received a letter from the City advising of this proposal and also of the Community Consultation Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 13th (details below). It is important that you attend, become informed as to what is happening and to share any concerns you may have regarding the development.
What is proposed:

Existing 2 houses/properties at 3307 and 3313 to be demolished,
1, 11-storey rental building constructed on the properties,
Building to be marketed primarily to students,
This is not connected or part of the University and they are not involved.

How are you impacted, depending on where your house is located on the aforementioned streets:

Significant overlook to the neighbouring properties,
Lack of, or zero, privacy, especially in backyards,
Significant shadowing of properties with some receiving no sunlight primarily in the summertime.

Application Details: https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/application-details/?id=5713921&pid=75132&title=3307-3313-ELLESMERE-RD

Development Meeting - 33 Watson St
2026-01-14 13:30 - 15:00 | Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr, Scarborough, ON, M1P 4N6, Canada
Register to Speak at the Meeting here: https://ca.mar.medallia.com/?e=364087&d=l&h=E9138D464605533&l=en
Video recordings of the hearings are streamed and posted to YouTube on the City of Toronto’s publicly accessible channel. Proceedings can be watched via the City of Toronto live YouTube link found here: https://www.youtube.com/@TorontoCityPlanning/streams
Click here for the proposal Application and Draft Plan

Message from HCCA Vice President

This is a hearing will take place to deny or approve the clear cutting, severing of 33 Watson Street to build 2 dwellings, essentially like townhomes with 4 front doors with lower apartments, 2 double driveways, and no trees. At the last allowable minute, the applicant has uploaded a change of definition of their buildings labeling the buildings as 2 single-family dwellings with no other changes to their plans.
This is an Urgent Call to Action: Please Attend the Hearing. We need numbers. Please speak up now to Stop the destruction of the trees.
Yesterday, Lora and I, along with another neighbour, have retained Fleury, Comery LLP Barristers & Solicitors; a local firm in Highland Creek with a great deal of knowledge of our community. During our meeting we were advised that if this build is approved it would be detrimental to the value of our properties and those of our community and trigger ‘Blanket Rezoning’ ushering in the great potential to build semi-detached structures that resemble town houses throughout Highland Creek. On the advice of the solicitor we had our homes evaluated/valued and we are hiring an arborist to provide a report. *If this proposed development is approved, it greatly endangers the existing landscape of detached homes in Highland Creek and the value of our homes.
HELP SAVE THE TREES
What this applicant is requesting is an unacceptable destruction and damage to the forest system. We recognise the value of the trees and forest within our day to day living; and the tree canopy here the reason why many of us came to live in this area.

This proposal is asking to effectively clear-cut the property of mature beautiful life-giving trees and place neighbouring trees in danger of harm. A beautiful tree canopy; some as old as 80-100 years.
Building codes state there can be no danger to neighbouring trees.
The applicant submitted an arborist report misidentifying trees and requesting permission to endanger neighbouring trees. A rare and healthy Dawn Redwood/Metasequoia was misidentified as a Red Pine; and another tree reported as ‘preserved’ within the written submission while showing as ‘removed’ on the building plans. This change was updated recently to ‘removed’ on the written portion.
Urban Forestry (UF) inventoried the trees associated with this application, noting the Metasequoia /Dawn Redwood root system will reach out over 6 meters and should not sustain any damage. Stating only approximately 12 Metasequoia /Dawn Redwood exist in all of Ontario. 2 of these rare and ancient trees live on the neighbouring property to #33 Watson Street.
Urban Forestry (UF) reported 33 Watson as condition #5 on their report, meaning they recommend denial of the application to sever and the proposed development. It is rare that this condition is used. It is clear Urban Forestry recognizes the unacceptable level of damage and destruction in granting permission to sever 33 Watson and develop it as proposed.
Urban Forestry (UF) recommends the Committee of Adjustment deny the application, thereby sparing the trees on the property and those on neighbouring properties.

The law firm hired will state all facts as to why this project should not proceed. However highly recommends it is of the upmost importance that we also have as many community members present at this hearing as possible to demonstrate our concerns. We are advised that the more community members that state their concerns on the trees and severing of this property is integral to support a denying of the application.
The hearing is scheduled on Wednesday January 14th, 2026, at 1:30PM at Scarborough Civic Centre.
To request to speak, you must make your request no later then Monday January 12th, 2026 @ 4:30 p.m. to the COA mailbox – coa.sc@toronto.ca.
If you have any questions, please reach out.
Best regards,
Bill and Lora
Message from HCCA President

This message is for anyone who values the mature trees in our own yards—or in our neighbours’—that provide privacy, shade, and the natural beauty that defines our community. The Board feels strongly about protecting our tree canopy and has formally written to the City requesting stronger enforcement and penalties related to tree removal.
We are now facing a critical situation that could impact our ability to preserve these trees. The proposed severance and development at 33 Watson St would result in the removal of the majority of existing trees and poses a serious risk to Highland Creek’s legacy as a mature, treed neighbourhood.
This application has become a litmus test for how well we can protect our tree canopy moving forward.
I am asking for your support.

If you are able to attend in person, please register using the link above. You are not required to speak, but if you wish to do so, select the appropriate option when registering to be added to the list of those opposed to the submission.
If you cannot attend in person, please consider registering to watch.

Participation matters. Numbers matter. This is our opportunity to demonstrate the level of community concern and to make a meaningful difference.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Bill or Lora, who are fully informed on this issue.
Thank you for your time and for supporting the future of our neighbourhood.
Warm regards,
Joy

Message from Councillor Neethan Shan
Dear Committee Members,
I am writing to you regarding the application to sever the property at 33 Watson Street. After extensive review and consultation, I can not support this severance for the following reasons.
Our office has been contacted by a significant number of residents who are deeply concerned about this proposal. The overwhelming feedback from the community is clear: residents want to preserve the character of Highland Creek that is provided by the mature trees on this property. These trees are not only integral to the neighbourhood’s identity but also provide environmental benefits that cannot be replaced by new plantings.
The severance and development would result in clear-cutting most of the property’s mature trees, with only 4 of 11 trees preserved. This is an unacceptable impact on the tree canopy and the value it provides to the neighbourhood.
The City of Toronto’s Urban Forestry Division has formally objected to both the severance and the proposed development plans. Their report emphasizes that:

The property is well-treed, and the proposal would require removal or significant injury to multiple healthy, regulated trees.
Preserving existing mature trees is a core principle of the City’s Official Plan (Sections 3.1.2.1(d) and 3.4.1), which calls for incorporating mature trees into landscaping designs and enhancing the urban forest.
Urban Forestry explicitly states that they object to the requested consent to sever the property and objects to the proposed development on both lots.”

The City is actively working on measures to strengthen tree protection, including reducing the DBH threshold and introducing protections for very mature trees. Approving this severance would run counter to these efforts and set a concerning precedent for future development in Highland Creek.
In conclusion, I urge the Committee to give significant weight to the objections raised by Urban Forestry, the Highland Creek Community Association, and the many residents who have contacted my office. This proposal does not align with the Official Plan, the zoning bylaws, or the principles of sustainable development and community preservation.
Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,
Neethan Shan
City Councillor
Ward 25 – Scarborough Rouge Park

Active Winter Tree Tour at Cedar Brook Park
2026-01-15 10:00 - 11:30 | Cedar Brook Park, 91 Eastpark Blvd, Scarborough, ON, M1H 1C6, Canada
Join us for an active tour at Cedar Brook Park. For those looking to primarily walk, but to stop occasionally to learn neat facts about the park, the urban forest and its ecology.
Note that active tours are outdoors for the entire tour duration. Please dress according to the weather to stay warm and prepare for uneven and slippery terrain. Tour distances will range from 1 – 5 km.
Space is limited. Please register in advance at greentoronto@toronto.ca to secure a spot to attend. Include the name of the park tour you would like to attend and number of attendees. Contact greentoronto@toronto.ca for information on site conditions, including accessibility. If you would like to request accessibility support, contact us as soon as possible.

Scarborough Bluffs Photography Hike - Guild Park - South Marine Drive Park and back
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Guildwood Park (Guild Inn), 191 Guildwood Parkway, Scarborough, ON, M1E 1P5, Canada
This is a Photography hike in that we will take pictures at Guild Park and on the shore towards South Marine Drive Park
You can view the history of the Guild Inn here: http://guildinnestate.com/guild-inn-history/
Distance: 8-10k hike
Hiking Pace: slow to medium, take lots of pictures
Elevation: +600′
No Dogs Allowed (rules of Guild Inn)
The Guild Inn Estate
201 Guildwood Pkwy · Scarborough, ON
There are plenty of parking spots at Guild Park and Gardens. We’ll meet in the first parking lot south of Guildwood Pkwy.
In case you are lost, please call 647-949-6912
Important Reminder:
By participating in this hike, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the Liability Waiver and Acknowledgement of Risk. If you have not done so, we kindly request that you refrain from participating in this event. We appreciate your cooperation and look forward to an enjoyable and safe adventure!
• Dress for the weather! Prepare for the weather and wear suitable gear for the trail.
• Ice cleats are mandatory!
• Arrive on time! Please be punctual, as the group will leave on time.
• Know your limits! Choose the hike that match your fitness level.
After the event we may stop for a hot coffee or tea.

Port Union Repair Cafe
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 15:00 | Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3B2, Canada
Fixers will help you repair small appliances, electronics, toys, clothes, bikes and much more.
Learn how to fix your broken items for free
Volunteer positions available

Charity Boxing UofT
2026-01-17 18:00 - 20:00 | Red Owl Boxing X Scarberian Boxing Club, 2206 Eglinton Ave E Unit 120, Scarborough, ON, M1L 2N3, Canada
Get ready to witness some epic boxing matches! All proceeds are in support of Doctors Without Borders (MSF) to Palestine & Sudan
Welcome to Charity Boxing UofT Scarborough!
Join us for an exciting night of boxing matches for a good cause. Watch as our talented fighters go head-to-head in the ring, all in support of charity. It’s going to be a night full of adrenaline, cheers, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss out on this epic event! Mark your calendars now!
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LAUNCH - Winter 2026
2026-01-28 16:00 - 19:00 | ON
A free, in-person employer-student networking event. Meet top talent–from Canada’s leading university–who are seeking co-op jobs.

LAUNCH is Arts & Science Co-op’s flagship employer-student networking event, held at University of Toronto Scarborough.
At this free event, you’ll connect in person with students from Canada’s leading university and discover career-ready candidates excited to contribute to your organization.
Why participate in LAUNCH?

Meet hundreds of talented students seeking co-op work terms. You can engage directly with students from over 50 programs.

Build your employer brand and culture.

Increase applications by engaging in person.

Who should participate in LAUNCH?
If you’re an employer interested in recruiting students for paid co-op work terms, LAUNCH is for you! With the help of our employer relations team, you can hire within 10 business days.
Partners from a variety of industry sectors, including healthcare, finance and insurance, technology, government, education and more, participate in LAUNCH every four months.
What can you expect at LAUNCH?

One table per employer (up to 3 participants; details in FAQ below)

Light snacks and refreshments
Free parking (details in FAQ below)

How to participate
When you click “Get tickets” and complete the form, you’re submitting a request for a free table at LAUNCH. Because space is limited, all requests are reviewed by our Employer Relations team. Once we’ve reviewed your request, we’ll be in touch.
Sales end when all spaces are taken, or at the latest on January 23, 2026.
Questions?
Please reach out to our Arts & Science Co-op team at cooppartner.utsc@utoronto.ca.

Port Union Winterfest
2026-01-31 11:00 - 15:00 | Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3B2, Canada
Come out to the Port Union Community Centre to celebrate all things winter on Saturday, January 31! Our annual Port Union Winterfest will kick off at 11 a.m. with a variety of fun family activities.
Inside, there will be live entertainment, including music and dancers. Come and listen to the Memory Lane band and the Port United band, and watch the Hawaiian Dancers. You can also relax and listen to the songs of Shayne Ireland, Neil Bennett and Tyler Forkes.
Outside, we will have many interactive inflatable games for the kids. You’ll be able to enjoy an affordable barbecue lunch and make yourself s’mores by the fire. Beverages such as hot chocolate, apple cider, coffee, tea and cold drinks will be available. There will be vendors to visit as well.
This year we are excited to bring Toon Goons to Winterfest. Known as “Canada’s sketchiest caricature artists,” Toon Goons has a roster of highly skilled artists. Two of them will be at Winterfest from noon until 3 p.m. to draw a one-of-a-kind caricature of you and/or your family.
Caricature art is a playful exaggerated style of portraiture that captures a person’s unique features and personality. For just $5 you can have a Winterfest memory to take home with you.
The images you see here on the front page were drawn and designed by a Toon Goons artist.
We hope to see you at the Port Union Winterfest 2026 at the end of this month!

Spiritual and Mental Health Presentation
2026-01-31 14:00 - 15:30 | St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1P7, Canada
With Kyro Maseh, a pharmacist and public speaker.
This presentation’s goal is to help de-mystify and de-stigmatize mental health conversations, and raise some money to support Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities (SCHC) and its Mental Health Initiatives.

Scarborough Repair Cafe
2026-02-07 11:30 - 14:30 | The Hub, 2660 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1K 2S3, Canada
Looking to have a broken appliance, clothes, or computer? Bring it on by our Repair Cafe at The Hub on Brimley and Eglinton from 11:30AM-2:30PM on days listed in our poster.IMPORTANT TO KNOW:– Line up at desk, take number and wait outside room until number is called– One item at a time, when that Items is fixed you may get another fixed by joining the back of the line– Don’t crowd repairers who are already busy, ask sign-in desk first if you have any questions– No fragrances or hand sanitizer due to alcohol sensitivity– Please bring washed, clean clothing for sewing– No alterations for clothes, only repairs!

Scarborough Historical Society Annual General Meeting
2026-03-24 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Mark’s United Church Scarborough, 115 Orton Park Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1G 3G9, Canada
Join the Scarborough Historical Society for their Annual General Meeting as they reflect on the past year, share plans for the future, and celebrate the stories that shape our community.
Following the meeting is a Scarborough Show and Tell.
You are invited to share an item that says Scarborough to you. A photograph, souvenir, family keepsake, newspaper clipping, or mystery object—if it captures a memory or moment from our community, we’d love to see it!
Share the story behind your piece and discover the memories others hold dear.
One item.
One story.
A shared love of Scarborough.

Lasagne Night
2026-03-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Heron Park Community Centre, 292 Manse Road, Scarborough, Ontario, M1E 3V4, Canada
Lasagne Dinner with Italian-themed entertainment. Good food and good company for a good cause. $25 per person
Net proceeds support Lions causes in our community.
Visit https://lionsclub.ca/lasagne.html for tickets and information.

Pinch Hitters at the Legion
2026-03-28 18:30 - 22:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E9, Canada

Highland Creek Library Talk
2026-03-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek Branch, 3550 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3Z2, Canada
Toronto has one of the largest urban forests in the world. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff for an in-library presentation on this amazing natural habitat that reaches all corners of Toronto. We’ll discuss what makes the urban forest so special and share tools to help you explore and understand it better. Bring questions and curiosities, and leave with greater confidence and a deeper understanding of your City and the natural world around you.
No registration required. Drop-in

Saturday Night Fever at the Legion
2026-04-11 19:00 - 23:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E9, Canada

Mustang - Country and Western Band
2026-04-18 19:00 - 23:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E9, Canada

Highland Creek Spring Clean Up
2026-04-25 09:00 - 12:00 | Wesleyan Cemetary, 386 Old Kingston Rd, Toronto, Ontario, M1C 1B6, Canada
Meet at Wesleyan Cemetery on Old Kingston Rd at 9am.
Garbage Bags and gloves provided.

2nd Highland Creek Recycling Fundraiser
2026-04-25 09:00 - 14:00 | West Rogue Community Centre, 270 Rouge Hills Dr., Toronto, Ontario, M1C 2Z2, Canada

Highland Creek Library Tour
2026-04-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Toronto Public Library – Highland Creek Branch, 3550 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3Z2, Canada
The Highland Creek Branch and its neighbourhood is home to a variety of trees. Join the City of Toronto Urban Forestry staff to explore the natural world on a local neighbourhood walking tour. Learn how to recognize different species and fun facts about their cultural and ecological importance. The tour will start and end at the Highland Creek Branch. There may be uneven, unpaved surfaces along the route. Please dress and prepare accordingly for this outdoor program (e.g. gloves/mittens, hats, sunscreen, water, comfortable shoes). This program takes place rain or shine. In the event of severe inclement weather, registrants will be notified of an alternative date. Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Cost: Free
Reservations/Advance Tickets: Required
Purchase on Website: tpl.bibliocommons.com
Purchase by Phone: 416-396-8876

Communi-TEA
2026-05-02 14:00 - 16:00 | St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, 56 Lawson Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1P7, Canada
The Scarborough University Women’s Club is hosting a Communi-TEA for an afternoon that can change a student’s future. There will be an English style afternoon tea served with sandwiches, cakes, etc. There will be raffles with gifts. We anticipate some speakers to talk about the role of our Club and its members to support the education of women students.
The event is organized to raise funds for Centennial College scholarships for women students. Tickets are $30. They can be obtained by email from cfuwscarborough@gmail.com or by calling 416-290-0092.

British Invasion Concert
2026-05-02 14:30 - 22:00 | Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1J 3H4, Canada
Tickets: $25/Adult, $5/Child

Bramber Woods Park Tree Planting Event
2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Bramber Woods Park, 15 Bramber Rd, Scarborough, ON, M1C 4X3, Canada
Join us at Bramber Woods Park to plant native trees and shrubs and expand our urban forest.
Event site conditions vary. Contact us for more information including accessibility. If you would like to request accessibility support, contact us as soon as possible.
Street parking available nearby. Follow signs along paved path until you reach planting site.
Individuals and small groups do not need to register. We require groups of five or more to register in advance to ensure we have enough materials and tools at each event. Email us to register.
Reservations / Advance Tickets: Not Required
Purchase by Email: greentoronto@toronto.ca

Serenata Singers 50th Anniversary Concert
2026-05-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1J 3H4, Canada
Celebrating half a century in song. Tickets are $25 for Adult sand $10 for under 12. Call Charlotte at 416-887-1249 for tickets.

Highland Creek Community Forum
2026-05-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E9, Canada

HCCA 2026 Annual General Meeting
2026-05-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Royal Canadian Legion, 305 Morrish Rd, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 1E9, Canada
HCCA’s 2026 Annual General Meeting will take place May 20 from 7-9PM at the Legion. This meeting is for members only, but you can become a member at the door for $10/year per household. This year there will be the biennial HCCA board election. There will be guest speakers and refreshments. More details coming soon.

Spring Flea Market and Plant Sale
2026-05-23 09:00 - 13:00 | Port Union Community Recreation Centre, 5450 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, Ontario, M1C 3B2, Canada
