WHEN Women's Healthy Environments Network

WHEN Women's Healthy Environments Network WHEN is a non-profit org that educates on the links between environmental health and public health.

WHEN is a Toronto-based non-profit organization that teaches individuals and communities how to reduce their risk of illness and injury that arise from elements of the environment that surrounds us - this includes, the food we eat, the water we drink and the air we breathe. WHEN uses the influence and knowledge of women to become champions for change. WHEN is a trusted source of credible tools and information for women on today’s relevant and emerging environmental health topics. Since 1994, WHEN has been educating the general public, media and policy makers that environmental health is a key determinant of public health, and has promoted public action for the prevention of environmental health harms.

The 2026 Toronto Mayoral Race is around the corner! 🗳️ Meet two of the candidates shaping the conversation: Olivia Chow ...
09/25/2026

The 2026 Toronto Mayoral Race is around the corner! 🗳️ Meet two of the candidates shaping the conversation: Olivia Chow and Brad Bradford.

Olivia Chow’s Key Focus Areas:
💰 Fighting rising costs: Lowering costs by funding universal school meals, freezing TTC fares, opening libraries 7 days a week, and expanding free community programs.
🛡️ Safer communities: Hiring emergency/transit safety staff, expanding mental health crisis teams, investing in youth violence prevention, and advocating to stop illegal guns.
🔑 Empowering renters: Passing an anti-renoviction bylaw, funding eviction prevention/rent relief, building rent-controlled homes, and helping non-profits acquire buildings.
🏗️ Building affordable homes: Launching City-led developments, approving housing 80% faster, legalizing four-plexes, and raising the Vacant Homes Tax.
🚆 Fixing the TTC: Directing $500M to repairs, freezing fares, funding new Line 2 trains, and deploying safety and mental health teams on transit.
💼 Supporting businesses & jobs: Protecting workers from trade threats, prioritizing local procurement, streamlining CaféTO approvals, and funding street festivals.
🚦 Fighting congestion: Accelerating Gardiner Expressway repairs by 18 months, raising lane closure fees, hiring 100 traffic agents, and appointing a Chief Congestion Officer.

Brad Bradford’s Key Focus Areas:
🚨 Crime: Eroded safety on streets, transit, and in parks
🚗 Congestion: Transit delays and lost time
📈 Cost of Living: Property taxes, user fees, and costs outpacing wages
🧹 Cleanliness: Dirty subways and tent cities in parks 🌐 Competition: Losing talent, investment, and jobs to other cities

WANT TO HEAR DIRECTLY FROM THEM?

Olivia Chow:

IG: Olivia Chow 🇨🇦
Website: mayoroliviachow.ca

Brad Bradford:

IG: Brad Bradford
Website: bradford26.ca

FOLLOW TORONTO’S OFFICIAL ELECTION ACCOUNTS

(City of Toronto)
(TorontoVotes)

Visit toronto.ca/elections for official information about candidates, voting, dates & locations.

Make sure to stay informed, follow candidate platforms, and ask questions as election day approaches! 🗳️

TransformTO Net-Zero Strategy is Toronto’s Climate Action Plan. Do you know what it entails? And are we on target? 🎯As ...
09/23/2026

TransformTO Net-Zero Strategy is Toronto’s Climate Action Plan. Do you know what it entails? And are we on target? 🎯

As the municipal election approaches, now is the perfect time to evaluate Toronto’s Climate Action plans! Especially with the rising costs of climate. 💸

WHEN has summarized Toronto’s Climate plan and compared it to two other major cities, Montreal and Vancouver for you. Do you think Toronto measures up?

Remember to keep Toronto’s climate goals in mind when voting in the upcoming municipal election on October 26 2026! 🗳️

09/04/2026

🗳️ Do you know who’s running in your ward?
With Toronto’s 2026 Municipal Election approaching, now is the time to get informed! 💜

Go to www.toronto.ca to:
🔎 Find your ward
👥 See who’s running for Mayor, City Councillor, and School Board Trustee
📚 Start researching the candidates who could represent you

Your vote helps shape the future of our city. Know your ward, know your candidates, and make an informed choice this October!

❓Have questions about voting in the 2026 Toronto Municipal Election? We’ve got answers! 🗳️💜From who can vote and whether...
09/01/2026

❓Have questions about voting in the 2026 Toronto Municipal Election? We’ve got answers! 🗳️💜

From who can vote and whether students or renters are eligible, to voting by mail, voter information cards, advance voting and Election Day, we’ve broken down some of the most common questions to help you feel prepared.

Knowing how, when and where to vote is an important first step in making your voice heard in your city. 🏙️

📌 Save this FAQ for later and share it with someone getting ready to vote!

October is voting month! Here are three key dates you don’t want to miss!🗳️ October 6–11: Advance voting📬 October 14: De...
08/31/2026

October is voting month! Here are three key dates you don’t want to miss!
🗳️ October 6–11: Advance voting
📬 October 14: Deadline for Toronto Elections to receive completed mail-in voting packages
🏙️ October 26: Election Day
Whether you’re voting early, by mail or on Election Day, make a plan that works for you.
Save these dates, share them with your friends, and make your voice heard this municipal election! 💜

📬 Waiting for your voter information card? Here are the September dates to know!September 20 is the deadline to be on th...
08/31/2026

📬 Waiting for your voter information card? Here are the September dates to know!
September 20 is the deadline to be on the voters’ list to have a voter information card mailed to you.
Starting September 28, voter information cards will begin arriving in the mail for eligible voters who met the deadline.
Your voter information card has important details to help you get ready to vote, so keep an eye on your mailbox! 💜

Starting September 1, you can check, update or add your information to the voters’ list, request to vote by mail, and re...
08/31/2026

Starting September 1, you can check, update or add your information to the voters’ list, request to vote by mail, and request a proxy voting form. Getting prepared early can make voting that much easier. 💜

Save this post so you don’t forget, and stay tuned for more key dates leading up to the 2026 Toronto Municipal Election!

🏙️ What does Toronto’s municipal government actually do?Municipal decisions shape many parts of our everyday lives, from...
08/30/2026

🏙️ What does Toronto’s municipal government actually do?

Municipal decisions shape many parts of our everyday lives, from public transit, roads and housing to parks, waste management, emergency services, public health and our environment. 🌱

But who makes these decisions, and how? 👀
In this post, we break down Toronto’s municipal responsibilities, how the city’s 25 wards work, the roles of the Mayor and City Councillors, and how decisions are made at City Council.

Understanding what your municipal government is responsible for can help you know who to turn to and where your voice can make an impact. 💜🗳️

What does Toronto’s municipal government actually do? 🏙️Municipal decisions shape many parts of our everyday lives, from...
08/30/2026

What does Toronto’s municipal government actually do? 🏙️

Municipal decisions shape many parts of our everyday lives, from public transit, roads and housing to parks, waste management, emergency services, public health and our environment. 🌱

But who makes these decisions, and how? 👀
In this post, we break down Toronto’s municipal responsibilities, how the city’s 25 wards work, the roles of the Mayor and City Councillors, and how decisions are made at City Council.

Understanding what your municipal government is responsible for can help you know who to turn to and where your voice can make an impact. 💜🗳️

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