​Cpl. Paul Osellame - Ward 1 Civic Hero Award, 2009

Cpl. Osellame chose the Military Police branch after basic training and has held positions in Barrie, Brandon, Toronto and Afghanistan.

Background Studies

• Phase 1 Background Reports

  • Planning Background Summary Report (PDF)

Daniela, David And Matteo Leggieri - Ward 2 Civic Hero Award, 2012

Boundaries of the Promenade Centre Study Area

Located in Ward 5, the Promenade Centre study area is 95-acres, and situated within Centre Street, Bathurst Street, Clark Avenue West and Pierre Elliott Trudeau Park.

Donna Giustizia - Ward 2 Civic Hero Award, 2010

Ms. Giustizia spearheaded the implementation of a comprehensive school allergy plan in Ontario that was adopted by her children’s school and formed the basis of the plan which was put into effect by all the schools governed by its board.

Exciting improvements underway!

The NMRP park vision will transform open space and former landfill areas into 364 hectares (900 acres) of parkland for residents and visitors to enjoy. The park vision will take many years to implement, and will be designed and constructed in several stages over the coming years.

​Elena Gallucci - Ward 2 Civic Hero Award, 2008

In April of 2002, Mrs. Gallucci was diagnosed with leukemia. While fighting this disease, she became involved in fundraising efforts on behalf of Princess Margaret Hospital. While still in hospital, she befriended and supported others who were also suffering from various forms of leukemia.

Project Background

Decades in the making, and at 900 acres in size, North Maple Regional Park (NMRP) is the most ambitious park development in the City’s history. It will be larger than New York City’s Central Park, and more than twice the size of High Park in Toronto. 

Ellise Gasner - Ward 5 Civic Hero Award, 2008

Feedback collected from the community has been vital to the success and redevelopment of this community centre. Through collaboration with residents and stakeholders, the City developed designs for an innovative, accessible, sustainable and safe building that fosters physical activity, health and wellness for all citizens.