July 9, 2017 by admin

Late city councillor Pam McConnell to be honoured at church service

Mayor John Tory and several other dignitaries are expected to attend a church service this morning dedicated to late Toronto city councillor Pam McConnell.
The service will be held at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto on Simpson Avenue, near Gerrard Street and Carlaw Avenue in Riverdale.
McConnell passed away last week at the age of 71 after being hospitalized for an ongoing health issue involving her lungs.

Tory spoke to reporters last week about McConnell’s legacy, calling the Ward 28 councillor a “wonderful advocate” for Toronto’s most vulnerable citizens.
“Toronto is a better and fairer city thanks to Pam’s service and advocacy” Tory said late last week.
McConnell served as a city councillor since 1994 and was a driving force behind Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy.
The long-time city councillor and former school board trustee is survived by her husband Jim, their two children and four grandchildren.
Sunday’s service will begin at 10:50 a.m.