Ward 25 By-Election - Candidate Forum Video
On Tuesday, September 16, 2025 a Candidate Forum was hosted at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 258. The Candidate Forum was organized by the West Rouge Community Association, Centennial Community and Recreation Association, Highland Creek Community Association, and West Hill Community Association.
Each candidate was provide with a few minutes to speak at the Candidate Forum and you can view the video of the speeches by clicking the button below.
Ward 25 By-Election - Metro Morning Episode
On Friday, September 19, 2025 reporter Haydn Watters with the CBC spoke on Metro Morning about who is running for the vacant City Councillor position in Ward 25. Haydn also spoke with voters about important issues in the community and what voters would like to see in a new Councillor.
Click the button below to hear the full episode.
Ward 25 By-Election - Candidate Flash Card Responses
Scarborough United Neighbourhoods circulated six questions to candidates seeking the position of City Councillor for Ward 25 in advance of the upcoming By-Election on Monday, September 29, 2025.
11 of the 20 registered candidates provided responses to questionnaire.
You may review the questionnaire and the responses provided by the candidates by clicking the button below.
Proposed Zoning Changes Will Affect Residential Neighbourhoods
City Council will soon vote on zoning changes that would allow many types of businesses - bars, restaurants (sit-down and take-out), cannabis shops, cafés, and more - to open in houses and attached garages across Toronto. Patios in front or side yards could also be automatically permitted. On every street in the city, corner properties as well as homes beside schools, parks, or existing shops could be turned into businesses.
It’s not just small grocers or cafés. Because liquor and cannabis are licensed by the province, the City would have no ability to prevent cafes and corner stores from later becoming bars or cannabis shops.
If approved, businesses could open without any public consultation, notice, or approval process. Once a house is converted, the commercial use would be permanent.
It doesn’t stop at corner lots. On all “Major streets,” every house could be converted into a business - not just shops or restaurants with patios, but gyms, dance studios, workshops, repair shops, offices, even billiard halls. These streets may be labelled “Major,” but in reality, many are quiet residential streets, lined with homes.
Have you heard about these zoning changes? Most residents still haven’t. These are the most significant changes to residential zoning in 70 years.
Please click the button below to access a link from the City to offer your perspective.
To learn more about the proposed zoning changes, please visit the City of Toronto's website at https://www.toronto.ca/city-government/planning-development/planning-studies-initiatives/local-neighbourhood-retail-and-services/.
Ward 25 By-Election - West Rouge Community Association Update
As most of you know, Jennifer McKelvie is no longer our councillor, having been elected to the House of Commons in the most recent federal election.
City Council has decided to call a By-Election. Election day is Monday, September 29, 2025.
The City Clerk's office has published a list of candidates who have filed their nomination papers. One of those candidates is Reza Khoshdel. Reza has stepped down as president of the West Rouge Community Association, in compliance with our by-laws and our non-partisan values. Kevin Narraway and Larry Whatmore, current board members and past presidents of the West Rouge Community Association, are co-managing the community association at this time.
It's Time to Renew Your West Rouge Community Association Membership!
It's time to renew your WRCA Membership for 2025!
Your $15 Annual Membership contributes to the West Rouge Community Association’s community initiatives and helps make life even better in West Rouge.
Funds collected go toward community events, supporting local teams, hosting all-candidate meetings, public information meetings, and advocating on behalf of the community to ensure responsible development in our neighbourhood.
Click the button below to learn more about to renew your membership today.
Port Union Road Widening Update
Port Union Road is being widened between Lawrence Avenue and Island Road. The work will include addition of a second northbound lane, sidewalks on both sides of the road, bike lanes, and centre-turn lanes.
Construction work is underway.
Information about the project can be found on the City of Toronto's website.
Click the button below for more information.
