Youth Empowerment

I have lived in Weston for 72 years. During that time, I felt Western Arena was a central community gathering place. The free Saturday afternoon skates was where I learned how to skate. My grandchildren are now learning those same things along with ex experiencing the game of hockey for the first time. It is largely because we have an arena that is part of our community. Let us hope that it will continue to be that important and gathering place for our youth.

Weston Lions Arena is a historic part of our neighborhood. It is the only place for our children and youth to learn how to skate and play hockey in the area.
MLSE can surely find vacant space to build their Launchpad. Crossroads Plaza has an abundance of vacant store space that can be transformed into their vision. Please look into relocating this development! Let the kids play hockey!!

We absolutely WANT MLSE in the neighbourhood and love and support the vision of the Launchpad, however historically Weston arena is an important part of the community fabric. The arena is vital to the community and it is a beautiful piece of our history. We ask that you consider the importance of this beautiful arena, the joy it has brought the community and are thoughtful about how you design the space, to not take away from the community but instead enhance it.

I remember driving my nephew to practice and games at the arena during the 70s. He was so excited to be a member of a local team.
Lessons learn and friendships have lasted a lifetime.
Hockey in Weston is an integral part of our community. Of which everyone deserves an opportunity to play our Canadian Game.

It's a question on safety of all the kids

When I was elementary school, a group including myself went to Old Crow for cross country skiing. I believe Old Crow has much to teach the world about sustainability and the First Nations way, but only if they themselves are supported as a people by their chief and council. Let kids have a childhood!

Youth in Old Crow deserve safe recreation spaces

I went to Rosedale in the 2000's, and Sketchly was the epitome of a devoted principal. He was at every performance. You just knew he cared deeply about every single student.
The decision to remove him is honestly ludicrous to me. The TDSB should be ashamed.