February 1, 2012
Scarborough Deserves an Underground LRT
For Immediate Release
TORONTO - Councilor Paul Ainslie, Scarborough East Ward 43, supports Mayor Ford's position on public transit converting the planned Eglinton LRT into a truly rapid transit line reaching from Scarborough City Centre clear across to Etobicoke which fully interconnects with Toronto's subway network. The Metrolinx analysis showed this plan, envisaged in their Memorandum of Understanding, will move four times as many people up to twice as fast. This is exactly the type of rapid transit Scarborough needs.
In a letter to TTC Chair Karen Stintz dated January 30, 2012, Councillor Paul Ainslie expressed his and other City Councillors representing Scarborough concerns with the possibility of changes to the current plans to build the Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown Line.
"Scarborough is the fastest growing community in Toronto and is home to 625,000 people, we as elected representatives need to give Scarborough residents the mechanism to travel efficiently" Stated Councillor Paul Ainslie. The only way to garner increased ridership in the suburbs is to make public transit faster which can only be accomplished if the LRT is underground.
One-quarter of Toronto's population resides in Scarborough yet we are the most poorly served by the current transit system. Like most Torontonians, Scarborough residents travel to work across Toronto yet it is the only section of the city's four community council areas with no access to real rapid transit.
"Scarborough residents are major contributors to our economy and deserve an underground public transit line", noted Councillor Ainslie. The average ride on the Eglinton Crosstown would have people travel in half the time as the above surface travel time. The City is advocating to decrease traffic congestion not increase gridlock. Building the LRT underground would solve traffic issues, an above ground build would further congest our roads making travel time impossible.
An underground LRT will meet Scarborough's community needs and the city's needs. It is the only real solution to address our growing population. Residents want this dealt with now, they do not have an appetite for a "make-do," interim solution that may last 20-30 years.
The old "Transit City" plan did not offer a rapid transit solution for Scarborough. Councillors representing the area have always insisted that plans continue to build a proper, rapid, underground subway to Scarborough. Having now seen the devastating impact the St. Clair Ave. transit project had on local communities. Construction of the current Eglinton-Scarborough Crosstown Line is already underway and plans to move forward on a Sheppard subway extension to Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough will finally be part of Toronto's rapid transit network.
"The Scarborough LRT must be replaced by a rapid transit solution the only solution is an underground LRT. Let's get going, we don't need further delays." stated Councillor Ainslie.
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Councillor Paul Ainslie Elected Chair of Toronto Public Library Board
TORONTO (Tuesday, October 18, 2011) – At its October 17 meeting, the Toronto Public Library Board elected by acclamation Councillor Paul Ainslie to the position of Board Chair. Councillor Ainslie has been a member of the Board since December 2006. PDF
News Release
May 3, 2011
Mayor Ford appoints nomination panel to select citizen members to TCHC Board
Mayor Rob Ford has appointed Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward 43 Scarborough East), Mary L. Flynn-Guglietti and Bahadur Madhani as the nomination panel to select the citizen members of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation (TCHC) Board. PDF
February 14, 2011
Off shore Wind Turbine Moratorium in Lake Ontario
TORONTO - Councillor Paul Ainslie Ward 43 - Scarborough East. The Province of Ontario's announcement on Friday February 11, 2011 is being celebrated by many. I along with a number of groups have been working diligently since 2008 in opposition to a wind turbine proposal on Lake Ontario off the Scarborough Bluffs....click here for details also available in PDF
September 19, 2010
Toronto Region Conservation Authority Supports Moratorium on Wind Turbines on Lake Ontario
Scarborough: City of Toronto Councillor Paul Ainslie was successful in
having the Toronto Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) support his motion
for a moratorium of construction of wind turbines on Lake Ontario, during
their Board of Director’s meeting...click here for more details
June 25, 2010
Guildwood Community Benefits from Councillor Ainslie’s negotiations with the Province.
New regulations should eliminate any wind turbine projects close to shore such as the one proposed for the Scarborough Bluffs.
June 25, 2010 (Toronto City Hall) – In keeping negotiations on-going with the Province of Ontario Councillor Paul Ainslie has successfully represented the community of Scarborough East. Today the Ministry of Environment announced the Province has decided on a 5 kilometer setback for offshore wind farms. This means the proposed wind farm off of the Scarborough Bluffs is not viable...click here for details also available in PDF
June 8, 2010
Ainslie Demands Wind Turbine Standards From Province
June 8, 2010(Toronto City Hall) - On Friday June 4, 2010 City Councillor Paul Ainslie, met with two provincial Cabinet
Ministers, the Honourable Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure (Scarborough Centre) and the Honourable
Margarett Best Minister of Health Promotion (Scarborough - Guildwood)...click here for details also available in PDF
April 20, 2010
Toronto Hydro's Wind Turbines project update
March 24, 2010
Mornelle Community Celebrates “Safewalk”
Councillor Paul Ainslie’s Ward 43– Scarborough East is celebrating today with Angela Bracket Chairperson of the Mornelle Court Residents Action Coalition, Ken Morden, Principal at Military Trail Public School Principal, Patrick Bolanda Communtiy Support Worker for the Toronto District School Board, Stephen Linton and Scott McKean of the City of Toronto’s Crisis Response along with the Toronto Community Housing Corporation and the children of the “Safewalk” Program...click here for details also available in PDF
More News.....
March 22, 2010
COMMUNITY SIGNS STOLEN IN GUILDWOOD
It has come to the attention of Toronto City Councillor Paul Ainslie, after numerous phone calls that community signs are being stolen off of the front lawns of homes in the Guildwood area of his Ward 43...click here for details also available in PDF
March 11, 2010
Prohibiting the Industrialization of Crown lands
PDF of Motion
I have put a motion forward to Scarborough Community Council to be heard on April 27, 2010 entitled "Prohibiting the Industrialization of Crown lands"...click here for details
March 2, 2010
The Structural Deficit Continues At City Hall
Toronto City Hall - The structural deficit continued yesterday in Toronto’s City Hall as the Executive Committee rejected a request by Toronto City Councillor Paul Ainslie to review the composition of the Board of Directors of the Toronto Transit Commission...click here for details also available in PDF
March 2, 2010
Ballet brought to Mornelle Court Children
Toronto City Hall - Children in the Mornelle Court community (Morningside Rd & Ellesmere Roads) have been chosen to participate in a very special program. Created in partnership with the National Ballet School of Canada and the Boys' and Girls' Club of East Scarborough, they will receive an opportunity to be introduced to the art of dance...click here for details also available in PDF
March 2, 2010
Request to bring Guild Sculptures to the Residents...click here for details also available in PDF
January 6, 2010
City Councillor Paul Ainslie sees Stimulus Funding Arrive for New Day Care Centre for Kingston Road & Galloway Rd With Native Child and Family Services of Toronto
Toronto City Hall – On December 17, 2009 City of Toronto Councillor Paul Ainslie witnessed the fruition of many phone calls and letters as the Federal and Provincial governments announced an investment in partnership with Native Child and Family Services ...click here for details also available in PDF
November 13th, 2009
Construction of the Wind Anemometer
I confirmed with Toronto Hydro Renewable Energy Resources the object currently in Lake Ontario is the barge being used to work on the construction of the wind anemometer ...click here for details
November 9, 2009
Scarborough Girls Return from a 'Journey of a Lifetime'
Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward 43 Scarborough East): Will on Tuesday November 10, 2009, welcome Principal Wendy Blain together with Maedy and Shunice as they share with Scarborough Community Council Members their experiences during their 14 days in Africa...click here for details also available in PDF
November 6, 2009
Recommencement of Construction - Guild Inn Shoreline Regeneration Project
October 23, 2009
Wind Testing to Go Ahead Despite Opposition from Councillor Paul Ainslie & Community Members
Scarborough East - Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward 43 Scarborough East) today received word that Toronto Hydro Energy Services Inc. has received the final approval they required from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources to build a wind research platform (anemometer) in Lake Ontario, approximately 1.2 km offshore (Toronto Hydro Release)... click here for details also available in PDF
October 23, 2009
Notifcation from Councillor Ainslie on H1N1 vaccinations
Councillor Ainslie would like to notify that the H1N1 Vaccination will be available to the public commencing on November 2, 2009. at the Scarborough Civic Centre on the following dates...click here for details
October 13, 2009
Seasonal Flu Vaccinations for People Aged 65 or Older
Councillor Ainslie would like to notify that the seasonal flu vaccination for seniors will be available free of charge at the Scarborough Civic Centre on the following dates...click here for details
October 13, 2009
Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club Opens New Four Court Indoor Tennis Facility in Scarborough East
Scarborough - Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward 43 Scarborough East) will on October 17 open the new tennis facilities at the Tam Heather Curling & Tennis Club together with the clubs board of directors...click here for details also available in PDF
September, 2009
Emerald Ash Borer update:
Forestry continues to monitor City-owned ash trees for looking for signs and symptoms of EAB, updating our database on ash tree condition, removing and replacing ash trees when required and identifying presently available tree planting locations in areas of known EAB infestation. ...click here for details
August 05, 2009
City Council approves Centennial College redevelopment plans for the Guild Inn
Toronto City Council has approved an important initiative that will create a vibrant new future for the Guild Inn site in Scarborough. An agreement in principle has been reached between the City of Toronto, Centennial College and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority that allows the college to construct a new home for their Cultural and Heritage Institute ...click here for details also available in PDF
June 25, 2009
Ainslie Will Not Attend City Council In Convention Centre
Scarborough East: City Councillor Paul Ainslie (Scarborough East Ward 43) has questioned the location of tomorrow’s Special City Council Meeting. A notice was sent out today advising Members of Council and the public that Toronto City Council is to hold a Special Meeting of Council to consider TTC Streetcar Report on: Friday June 26, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Room 105, North Building. ...click here for details also available in PDF
June 8, 2009
Municipal Road Damage Deposit (Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743)
Scarborough East: Councillor Paul Ainslie (Scarborough East Ward 43) will on Tuesday June 9th, 2009 introduce a notice of motion at Scarborough Community Council to seek support from his colleagues to have the responsibility of paying for and obtaining a permit for the Municipal Road Damage Deposit (Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743)...click here for details also available in PDF
April 14, 2009
Guild Inn Hotel Tower Demolition
Scarborough East: Councillor Paul Ainslie (Scarborough East Ward 43) together with Ann Buller, President of Centennial College, Timo Puhakka, President of the Guildwood Village Community Association, and Sandy Muir, Chair and Janet Heise, Director of the Guild Renaissance Group mark the beginning of a new phase for Guild Park & Gardens, and a new relationship with Centennial College...click here for details also available in PDF, Intinerary
April 14, 2009
Toronto Hydro Proposal for Wind Turbines off the Scarborough Bluffs.
Report Available for Viewing
Project Evaluation Report documenting Toronto Hydro's Class EA Process.
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April 02, 2009
Councillor Paul Ainslie Donates Cost of Living to Community
April 2, 2009- Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward 43 Scarborough East) has donated his Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) directly to the local community...click here for details also available in PDF
March 27, 2009
Councillor Ainslie's Press Release on Lack of Child Care funding in the Provincial budget
Scarborough - Councillor Paul Ainslie (Ward 43 Scarborough East) attended a "Post-Budget"
Breakfast this morning in Scarborough East....click here for details also available in PDF
March 10, 2009
Emerald Ash Borer Update
I would like to thank the many residents who attend the March 10, 2009 information session on the Emerald Ash Borer beetle and invasive plants ...click here for details also available in PDF
February 27, 2009
Board boss ripped for 'frivolous' zoo trip.
By BRYN WEESE
A $2,000 fact-finding trip to Ottawa, Quebec and the Adirondacks in New York state is "frivolous," according to a new member of the Toronto Zoo's ...click here for details also available in PDF
February 20, 2009
Friday February 20, 2009- Yesterday at the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Toronto Public Library announced the expansion of its Sun Life Financial Museum + Arts Pass....click here for details also available in PDF
January 28, 2009
Toronto Council endorses plan to prohibit smoking at playgrounds in City parks, .... click here for details
January 26, 2009
At its January 19, 2009 meeting, the Toronto Public Library Board adopted the following motion... click here for details also available in PDF
January 13, 2009
Making an impact at Community Development and Recreation Committee,.... click here for details
