#smwTOpoli – Using Social Media to Engage with Community: A Discussion with Toronto City Councillors

Toronto City Councillors Paul Ainslie (Ward 43), Shelley Carroll (Ward 33), Kristyn Wong-Tam (Ward 27) were the panel discussion moderated by community member, Claire Crossley.

It was live-tweeted by @PaisleyRae.

This panel offered insights into how these particular Toronto Councillors use social media to engage with the community both inside & outside Toronto City Hall. This discussion concluded with a Q & A with the Councillors.

TorchTO – Olympic Torch Relay in Albert Campbell Square at Scarborough Civic Centre this afternoon

By HiMY SYeD
Within the hour, the Olympic Torch Relay will be in our City for the first of three days before heading out to points west and ultimately to ignite the Olympic Flame to officially …

“Kosher Bacon” Potato Chips spotted at Grey Cup 100th Anniversary in Nathan Phillips Square

As part of the Grey Cup 100th Anniversary Party going on all week in Nathan Phillips Square, munchies and drinkies are being handed out by event sponsors.
Spot the Tim Horton’s guy and get a $2 …

Jane’s Walk Presentation at North York Central Library – Monday April 20 2014, 6:15 p.m.

Jane’s Walk is an a Free Walking Festival happening city-wide during first weekend in May 2015.
Ahead of the Festival Weekend, a number of Free “Jane’s Talk” Presentations are being held around the city at different …

Meredith & Geoff invite kids to paint together while waiting for Santa Claus Parade to arrive

The 108th Annual Santa Claus Parade winds its way through major downtown streets today. When it reaches King and University, Santa may spot Meredith and Geoff with a peculiar work of art.
It’s a canvas painting …

Jane’s Walk Toronto 2013

Every year since the first Jane’s Walk weekend in 2007, I’ve lead Jane’s Walks around Toronto.
This year, I’m in San Francisco and became the local Jane’s Walk City Organizer leading three walks this weekend:

The Jane …