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Residents of 200 Wellesley Street East are raising ongoing safety concerns, calling for faster and more visible action inside one of St. James Town’s largest high-rise buildings. At a tenant meeting held April 1 at Wellesley Community Centre, residents, housing officials, and police gathered to discuss conditions in the building. The meeting brought together the Toronto Housing Community Safety Unit, Toronto Police 51 Division, the St. James Town Safety Network, the St. James Town Residents Council, and the 200 Wellesley Tenants Association, along with Councillor Chris Moise and Toronto Community Housing (TCHC) staff. While police presented data showing a decline in major crimes, residents questioned how those figures reflect their lived experiences. “Our concerns aren’t perception… we are experiencing the violence,” one resident said. Constable Victor Espinoza-Parent noted that assaults, thefts, and shootings are lower compared to last year. “If I’m basing on last year, we’re under...

At Toronto City Hall on April 9, 2026, the Economic and Community Development Committee heard a wide-ranging discussion on community development and equity planning, with strong input from Regent Park residents, members of the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee, and the newly-formed Coalition for Responsible Community Planning calling for more consistent, community-led investment. The item focused on how the city’s community development plans, inclusive economic development frameworks, and equity-based tools can better guide public investment across neighbourhoods. At the centre of the discussion was community benefits planning—how growth and redevelopment can be more directly tied to local priorities and long-term neighbourhood well-being. For Regent Park residents, the conversation reflected ongoing questions about how equity is defined and how resources actually reach communities most affected by redevelopment and displacement pressures. Mohammed, vice-chair of the City’s Confront...

Safety, housing issues, and community well-being remain urgent concerns for residents across Moss Park—especially for tenants navigating daily challenges inside their buildings while thinking about the future of their neighborhood. On March 26, 2026, residents, community members, and local partners gathered at 295 Shuter Street for a Moss Park Safety Network meeting focused on tenant safety and neighborhood concerns. The session, moderated by Abel Tesfaldet from the City of Toronto’s Violence Intervention & Support Unit, brought together Toronto Police 51 Division, Toronto Community Housing staff, and tenant leaders. But it was residents’ voices that defined the tone of the meeting. Police updates showed a mixed picture. According to Toronto Police 51 Division, overall crime statistics in the area have decreased compared to the same period last year, including fewer assaults and break-ins. “We’re under every type of offense compared to last year,” said Sergeant Robert Chevalier, po...