Councillor Cynthia Lai 封賴桂霞 - Ward 23, City of Toronto

From my family to yours, wishing you a ! Let's celebrate and thank for all the good things we have in our life. I am also grateful that we have so many people and organizations who have stepped up and helped others in our community.

Amazon is hiring for their Scarborough YYZ9 site at Steeles/Passmore in . Job postings will be live by Saturday Oct 8 morning! Available positions will fill quickly. Interested job-seekers please visit amazon.com/torontohourlyjobs to apply.

October is . I honour the contributions of Muslims in our country. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the issues that Muslims face around the world. My heart goes out to all those impacted by the recent massive flooding in Pakistan. Muslim Welfare Canada Islamic Institute of Toronto (IIT) Islamic Foundation of Toronto

to all our Hindu families in . This annual festival signifies the Victory of Good over Evil. May this Dussehra bring lots of light and loads of happiness in your life!

Milliken Park Playground upgrade continues. New playground equipment has been installed. Opening of the facility is planned for mid-November. Thanks to City of Toronto Parks Forestry & Recreation staff for beautifying our community.

Today we observe the . Let’s stand with our Indigenous communities and work together for a brighter future.

As a person who was born and grew up in Honk Kong and now a Canadian, I share the grief with Hong Kong-Canadians and Canadians on the passing of our Queen. I will miss your elegance, dedication to public service and your humour. You are an inspiration and will be forever in my ❤️ “We will meet again” 🙏 God save the King 🤴

Thanks to the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation staff for enhancing the Milliken Park. With the new cherry trees I requested being planted last week, residents will be able to enjoy cherry blossom🌸next spring right here in our backyard. The playground enhancement will be completed soon. Restoration on the pond will proceed to its next stage.

This weekend communities of East and Southeast Asian heritage will gather together for the , also known as the . It is a joyous time for thanksgiving and reunions. May the brightest moonlight send my best wishes to all residents of

To everyone heading : HAVE FUN! It’s important that our kids, their teachers and our neighbours are protected. Get vaccinated. Also give yourself extra time and slow down. Drive safe. Walk safe.

Wishing a very Happy  to all our Indian friends and neighbours in

Great to meet up with friends and neighbours . It’s a wonderful day to enjoy their community picnic. Kids are thrilled to earn their race trophies. Thanks Gursikh Sabha Canada for serving our Sikh community in