Community Meet-Your Voice Matters on February 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 3100 Weston Road, Toronto
This post is an urgent and heartfelt appeal:
The photo in this important post was taken on the day our beloved shrine was closed to the public, when most visitors were locked out, and many rallying cries were heard across television, print, social media, and news outlets worldwide.
The information below on logistics and contact details comes from the City of Toronto.
Notification:
Community Consultation Meeting
3100 Weston Road, Toronto
The City of Toronto is hosting a community consultation meeting to discuss a proposed development at 3100 Weston Road. Residents are encouraged to attend, review information, and share feedback.
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Carmine Stefano Community Centre, 3100 Weston Road, North York, ON M9M 2T4
More Information:
Application File: 25 189182 WET 07 OZ
City Contact: Tyler Marr
Email: Tyler.Marr@toronto.ca
Your presence at the community meeting on February 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 3100 Weston Road, Toronto, is absolutely vital. This is your chance to stand up for three irreplaceable heritage-designated buildings: the Marian Shrine of Gratitude gardens, Rivermede or Gardiner House (of the Gardiner MUseum), and the Carmine Stefano Community Centre (formerly Saint Basil the Great High School with its cherished chapel). By attending, you send a message that our community’s history, values, and future matter deeply. Your voice and your presence can make all the difference.
Our beloved community stands at a critical point, dear friends! If we do not act now, we risk losing the heart and soul of our neighborhood. Now is the moment for each of us to be heard and to take a stand—so our children and future generations inherit a community that reflects our values, our history, and our dreams. Whether you are fighting for heritage preservation, environmental protection, school zoning due to classroom overcrowding in the neighborhood, or the quality of life in our neighborhood, your participation is essential. Let us raise our voices together and show Toronto officials the strength and passion of a united community.