Angela Stea

Urban Planner. LGC’s mom. @torontofc fan. Opinions are my own. or those whom I retweet ;)

[Gil Meslin @g_meslin]

This afternoon was another good reminder that:
- this site is rife with speculation, misinformation and disinformation
- it can be best not to share the first take you see about unfolding events
- accounts that rush to share ‘breaking’ posts have an agenda, and it’s not to inform

[Fara Kaufman @justfara]

So, I spoke to people getting food at a food bank and here are some things I learned from those in need:
1. Everyone donates Kraft Mac and Cheese in the box. They can rarely use it because it needs milk and butter which is hard to get from regular food banks.
2. Boxed milk is a treasure, as kids need it for cereal which they also get a lot of.
3. Everyone donates pasta sauce and spaghetti noodles.
4. They cannot eat all the awesome canned veggies and soup unless you put a can opener in too or buy pop tops.
5. Oil is a luxury but needed for Rice a-Roni which they also get a lot of.
6. Spices or salt and pepper would be a real Christmas gift.
7. Tea bags and coffee make them feel like you care.
8. Sugar and flour are treats.
9. They fawn over fresh produce donated by farmers and grocery stores.
10. Seeds are cool in Spring and Summer because growing can be easy for some.
11. They rarely get fresh meat.
12. Tuna and crackers make a good lunch.
13. Hamburger Helper goes nowhere without ground beef.
14. They get lots of peanut butter and jelly but usually not sandwich bread.
15. Butter or margarine is nice too.
16. Eggs are a real commodity.
17. Cake mix and frosting makes it possible to make a child’s birthday cake.
18. Dishwashing detergent is very expensive and is always appreciated.
19. Feminine hygiene products are a luxury and women will cry over that.
20. Everyone loves Stove Top Stuffing.

In all the years I have donated food at the Holidays, I bought what I thought they wanted, but have never asked. I am glad I did. If you are helping a Family this Christmas, maybe this can help you tailor it more. It does for me!

[Niagara Region @NiagaraRegion]

The Employment Inventory team is coming your way!

Complete the survey to make a positive impact on planning and economic development initiatives that will support the business community in #Niagara.

Learn more: https://t.co/tLyt76vFOc

[CityPlanTO @CityPlanTO]

Mark your calendars, #Toronto! Join us for one of our upcoming virtual Area-Specific Town Halls or the City-wide Open House to learn about the draft policies and overall direction of the Official Plan. 🗓️Register and learn more: https://t.co/VPfbtGj0Rs #OurPlanTO @CityofToronto

[Jay Pitter @Jay_Pitter]

For every elected municipal leader publicly celebrated for big placemaking & development wins, there are dozens of unsung, over-worked municipal staff with deep subject matter expertise quietly at work.

[Michael Coteau @coteau]

This week my bill for 10 paid sick days will be debated in the Ontario Legislature.

Retweet if you support 10 paid sick days and send @fordnation a strong message.

#onpoli #PaidSickDays #PaidSickDaysSaveLives #PaidSickDaysNow

[Michael Mizzi @Michael_A_Mizzi]

Notwithstanding that the Toronto and East York District has the greatest CoA volume, the ward that received the most CoA applications in 2020 was Ward 3 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore. ( @Mark_Grimes )

[Angela Stea @AngelaStea]

@RaviYeeJoshi @YeeKristen Congratulations Ravi!

[Angela Stea @AngelaStea]

@TPSOperations how do you send cars out for a drunk driver report without a breathalyzer?

[Gregg Lintern @GreggLintern]

Housing production flows through a “concept to occupancy” pipeline - these approvals (housing for 17,500 people) capture important milestones related to site plan approval usually just before construction & condo registration occurring just before or after occupancy

[Angela Stea @AngelaStea]

Working from home means walking to my site visits...with some company #whatplannersdo #mimico

[Gregg Lintern @GreggLintern]

Housing for 15,000 people. Focussing on priorities in the midst of big challenges, @CityPlanTO has issued Site Plan notice of approval & condo registration for 8,945 housing units over the last 8 weeks. Thanks to our review partners & our applicants for a real team effort!

[Angela Stea @AngelaStea]

I feel like some version of this is happening everyday! 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻Lynda!

[Gregg Lintern @GreggLintern]

The wheels of the civic service literally turning - Lynda Macdonald signs plan of condominium to enable registration of 185 units (+33 rental units) delivered by Robert Ursini and then delivered to the Land Registry Office / all in a safe physically distant manner @CityPlanTO

[Gregg Lintern @GreggLintern]

For a list of current @CityPlanTO services, our Community Planning Districts Map and to connect with the Planner you have been working with or the appropriate Community Planning Manager via email
https://t.co/6SwjvmP3zg

[Joe Cressy @joe_cressy]

The City of Toronto is opening free emergency 24/7 licenced child care for essential workers who are keeping us healthy and safe, and do not have the option to stay home. This is a brand new service in Toronto and we will be the first to open emergency child care in Ontario.

[Angela Stea @AngelaStea]

@giulio_plans @TheKeg Mike and I have the same first date anniversary!! Crazy!!

[Angela Stea @AngelaStea]

@beachviewcres @RatioCity @CityPlanTO Tell me more!!

[John Tory @JohnTory]

The Toronto Sign will be lit in red tonight to cheer on our @TorontoFC as they begin their #MLSCupPlayoffs journey at home with their first game tonight. #AllForOne

[Angela Stea @AngelaStea]

@DFusca Congratulations Daniel, welcome back to the city, PF&R is lucky to have you!!

[City of Toronto 🇨🇦 @cityoftoronto]

#CityofTO work to redesign #SixPoints will create 3 new streets. You submitted names for consideration, #CityofTO shortlisted 10 & now is your chance to rate them & make history in the new Etobicoke Centre! Rate the names by Sept 2 https://t.co/0APrYhoYW8