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Expressing Gratitude to the Weston Lions Club - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
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2025-11-12 · Toronto City Council · adopted
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City Council on November 12 and 13, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council express its sincere gratitude to the Weston Lions Club for their service to the City of Toronto and Weston neighbourhood, through their Weston Lions Arena community service project and many other initiatives. 2. City Council recognize the immense contributions of Weston Lions Arena Board's long-time Chair, Sandy Ross, and all current and past leadership and volunteers with the Weston Lions Club.
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The Weston Lions Club are volunteer-run, volunteer-led and have committed their work to the benefit of the Weston neighbourhood and people from across the City of Toronto. For over 80 years, the club's work has strengthened the social fabric of the community with lasting positive impact for years to come. One of the Weston Lions Club's community service projects has been the Weston Lions Arena. Over the years, it's been home to the Weston Dukes, Weston Dodgers, Weston Minor Hockey League, Weston Figure Skating Club, and many other hockey, skating, and recreational groups.
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Many hockey players, figure skaters, and other skaters have fond memories of eating "Arena Fries" at the arena snack bar, run by Lions Club members and their friends. Long-time Chair Sandy Ross' contributions have made so many successes possible-we deeply appreciate his contributions to the arena, club, and community. On behalf of Toronto City Council, we extend our sincere thanks to the Weston Lions Club for their service and contributions to the Weston neighbourhood and City of Toronto. We look forward to the continued contributions of the Weston Lions Club for many years to come. Reason for Urgency: This item is urgent as it relates to a decision of City Council that will be communicated to the Weston Lions Club before the next meeting of City Council.
Staff recommended
Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow, recommends that: 1. City Council express its sincere gratitude to the Weston Lions Club for their service to the City of Toronto and Weston neighbourhood, through their Weston Lions Arena community service project and many other initiatives. 2. City Council recognize the immense contributions of Weston Lions Arena Board's long-time Chair, Sandy Ross, and all current and past leadership and volunteers with the Weston Lions Club.
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