Welcome to the Green Party in Toronto-Danforth, the area between the Don River and Coxwell Avenue.

For any questions about the local riding association or comments on local issues, please email torontodanforth@gpo.ca.

As a Toronto-Danforth resident for nearly my entire life, I’ve seen all manner of changes to my neighbourhood which I love dearly, and the increasing challenges that all Ontarians face are here in this neighbourhood as much as anywhere else. Passionate about the environment, human rights, affordability, transit access, urban planning and democracy, I’ve grown disheartened with how past and current governments have handled these issues and am proud to share and bring Danforth locals into a Green platform that outlines refreshing new ways to tackle the problems that Ontarians will be facing not just for the next four years but ideally for the decades ahead. Working close to Toronto’s Gay Village both in private and public workplaces – I’ve seen first hand the rise in hate towards the LGBTQ2AI+ community. Also, as a member of a racialized group I’ve also seen the increasing levels of racism affecting our communities. With less than half of the area feeling secure and confident enough in Queens Park or their power of the vote in 2022, I want to bring more people out to revive our democracy and to see that there is still a party that speaks to all Ontarians.
Orlando

A great hello to you all, my fellow neighbours and Toronto Danforth Greens! My name is Orlando Wright and it is a great honour to be your candidate for the upcoming 44th general Ontario election.

As many of you are well aware – this is an election we shouldn’t be having. It is a selfish move of a selfish government, desperate to appear as they’re fighting for Ontarians. It is a foolish move of a foolish man, who was utterly blind to the clear hostile intent of the government south of the border which he fawned for; racing us to the polls so we don’t pause and pay attention to the intentional and residual damage he’s caused along the way. Finally, its a cold act of a Queen’s Park with a cold heart, as many thousands of our fellow neighbours and Ontarians find themselves in lotteries for family doctors, needing food from food banks, without daycare for our children – our grandparents and parents in buckling elder care systems or our most unfortunate being left only with the option of freezing on the street while Doug continues to speak vainly on horrifically wasteful tunnelling projects.

I understand that the situation laid out sounds depressing. The fight for you and your fellow Ontarian is an arduous fight uphill. But it is in this fight that the greatest characteristics of Ontarians has been shown to me time and time again.

Despite the failures of our current government, despite the callousness of our world around us – the hearts of us Ontarians, I believe, are good and beautiful. We can’t shy away from our concerns for our families and others, which I’ve seen from the increase in community activism and charity – especially as we see the province and Ottawa withdraw and abandon from its responsibility to care for us. We love our neighbours, we love our neighbourhoods and when we see a lack of love from the government, our hearts are there for each other.

I accept if you’ve made it to this point with cynicism. Maybe the province let you down. Maybe it was a neighbour. In this day and age, it is very easy to be jaded. It might be difficult to expose your heart to the world for what you care about. Let me say this : I care about you. I want you to care about you. I want you to be able to go reach your neighbour and go, ‘you and I are in this together, and we can grow our province back together.’

We all need something to open our hearts on, well beyond this election.

Toronto-Danforth, my heart is open for you.
Orlando

Doug Ford is forcing Ontarians back to the polls a year and a half early. While the election is premature and will cost the province millions of dollars, in Toronto-Danforth, this is an opportunity to fight back against the expansion of the Portlands Energy Centre, to ensure that the development of the Ontario line includes building affordable, connected communities, and to push for real solutions to the climate crisis.

The TorDan Greens Team is gearing up for the campaign and we need your support. To get involved, go to https://gpo.ca/get-involved/

You can get your farmers’ market fix almost any day of the week in and around Toronto-Danforth and the East End during the summer.

Here’s a list to get you started (updated for the 2023 season).

Saturdays

Withrow Park Farmers’ Market

What? — A community-led market with a focus on sustainability, supporting local organic farmers and food producers since 2006.

When? — Saturdays, 9am to 1pm, June to mid-October

Where? — Withrow Park, 725 Logan Ave.

Evergreen’s Saturday Farmers Market

What? — Established in 2007 in the transformed brick works, this well-known market operates outdoors from May to October and indoors from November to April. There are a wide variety of farmers, producers, and buskers offering local and seasonal food and entertainment. Evergreen also offers weekly food and fun at their Summer Wednesdays from June to August.

When? — Saturdays, 9am to 1pm, Year-round

Where? — Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave.
Don’t forget about the free shuttle bus service from Broadview Station.

Sundays

Leslieville Farmers’ Market

What? — A popular socially and environmentally responsible market offering a variety of food, drinks, and fun.

When? — Sundays, 9am to 2pm, May 14th to October 29th

Where? — Greenwood Park, 150 Greenwood Ave.

Deeply Rooted Farmers’ Market

What? — Toronto’s first and only Black & Indigenous farmers market

When? — Sundays, 9am to 2pm, May 29th to October 15th

Where? — Dieppe Park, 455 Cosburn Ave.

Tuesdays

East York Farmers’ Market

What? — An outdoor weekday market offering fresh produce and food.

When? — Tuesdays, 8am to 2pm, May 16th to the last Tuesday in October

Where? — East York Community Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave.

Cabbagetown Farmers’ Market

What? — A Riverdale Urban Farming Inc. project which endeavors to strengthen the relationship between local residents and those who produce, prepare, and promote local, sustainable food products.

When? — Tuesdays, 3pm to 7pm, May 16th to October

Where? — Riverdale Park West, 191 Winchester St.

Wednesdays

Courtyard Farmers’ Market

What? — Actually in our neighbouring riding, Beaches-East York, this market has local farmers and unique artisans and promotes community, fun, and wellness.

When? — Wednesdays, 3:30pm to 7:30pm, June 14th to October 11th

Where? — Fairmount Park, 1725 Gerrard St. E.

Thursdays

East Lynne Farmers’ Market

What? — Also in Beaches-East York, this market deserves a mention. It features fresh produce, food, craft beer, flowers, live music, and kids’ activities.

When? — Thursdays, 3pm to 7pm, June to October

Where? — East Lynne Park, 1949 Danforth Ave.

Underpass Park Farmers’ Market

What? — This Corktown market has a variety of vendors of produce, food, drinks, and flowers.

When? — Thursdays, 4pm to 7:30pm, May to October

Where? — Underpass Park, 29 Lower River St.

Have we missed one? Which one is your favourite? Let us know!

To all our volunteers and supporters for the 2022 Ontario Election: