Item - 2023.NY3.29

Tracking Status

NY3.29 - Laying the Groundwork for a 25-Year Time Capsule in North York

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
6 - York Centre

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:


1. Directed the City Archivist to work with community groups and other interested stakeholders to report to the April 4th, 2023 North York Community Council meeting with a work plan to establish a new 25-year Time Capsule by the fourth quarter of 2023.

Origin

(February 21, 2023) Letter from Councillor James Pasternak

Summary

In honour of North York's 100th anniversary since its incorporation as a township, the City of Toronto opened a 50-year-old time capsule on July 13, 2022. The contents of the capsule provided a window to the past through letters, newspaper editions and handbooks from 1972, along with the former township's identity in a golden blue flag. Since then, no new time capsule has been buried. North York is now one of the six administrative districts in the City of Toronto, it has a vibrant history spanning across multiple disciplines including aviation, aerospace, the arts, parks, recreation, and transit. North York continues to be a world leader in welcoming new members into the community from around the globe.

Background Information

(February 21, 2023) Letter from Councillor James Pasternak on Laying the Groundwork for a 25-Year Time Capsule in North York
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-234620.pdf

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council