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As the gentle caress of summer’s warmth begins to wane, we stand at the threshold of another enchanting transition - the arrival of fall. Undoubtedly, the beauty of our West Rouge neighbourhood truly comes out during this time of year, offering ample opportunity to enjoy what our community has to offer, and fostering a deep sense of belonging and connection.

I am incredibly thankful for living in this wonderful community, not only for its natural beauty, but more importantly, for the people that make it home. I hope that the fall and winter seasons will present us with many opportunities to come together as we strive to strengthen our sense of community. The mutual respect, kindness, and sense of pride are what makes our community unique, and why I am so grateful to call West Rouge home.

I would like to extend my gratitude to the dedicated group of volunteers, including our Area Coordinators and Street Captains, as well as our Board of Directors, for working tirelessly in making West Rouge one of the best communities to call home. Their work has paid off, as we have been able to continually increase our membership footprint in the neighbourhood. This achievement is a testament to the importance of our volunteers.

There are also a few important projects that I want to mention. First, the long awaited Port Union Road Widening Project (from Island Road to Lawrence Avenue East) is finally underway. Improvements that will be made during this project include: widening Port Union Road to create a new northbound vehicle lane, installation of raised cycle tracks, and continuous sidewalks on both sides of the street. To improve road safety, new centre-turn lanes will be placed at select locations, and curb extensions with raised pedestrian crossings will be added at side streets. Work is currently focused on the road reconstruction from Island Road to Lawson Road as part of Phase 1, which runs from July 10, 2023 to June 2024, weather permitting.

The second exciting update coming soon to our community are three new distinct West Rouge welcome signs that will be placed throughout the neighbourhood. The first will be located on the southeast corner of Island Road and Port Union Road, the second will be a West Rouge branded letter board sign at Kirkdene Park and the third will be a large stone located on the southeast corner of Lawrence Avenue and Port Union Road. These new signs will create a positive and lasting first impression, conveying a sense of warmth and belonging - for both residents and visitors. Installation of all three signs should be complete by the end of 2023.

As a growing and evolving organization, we are always looking for additional volunteers, so if you are interested in giving back to our community, please do not hesitate to contact me at reza.khoshdel01@gmail.com to discuss the many ways that you can get involved. Whether you are able to commit a little or a lot of your time, we can find a role that suits you.

In the meantime, stay happy, stay safe and stay well!