Mayor from 1991 to 1994
June Rowlands, the first woman mayor of Toronto, has died at age 93 in a long-term care home, her family has confirmed. She was an advocate for North Toronto and the park at Mt. Pleasant Rd. and Davisville Ave. carries her name. Her long career in municipal politics was acknowledged by Mayor Tory and Councillor Josh Matlow (Ward 22) said “I am grateful to her and express my sincerest condolences to her family & friends. We will continue to celebrate her legacy at the park in midtown Toronto that is named in her honour.” CBC
