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Beach Studio Tour set for 25th annual event By Amanda Gibb
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Ted Reeve hockey celebrates 65 years Stephen King, President of the Ted Reeve Hockey Association, drops the puck for a squad of tyke players at the association’s 65th anniversary celebrations held recently at Ted Reeve Arena. For more, see Page 22.
THIS YEAR marks the 25th anniversary of the Beach Studio Tour, and the fall event will run from Friday, Oct. 25, to Sunday, Oct. 27. The Beach Studio Tour is the longest artist-led studio tour in the city, and features 19 artists in 13 locations scattered across the Beach area. “One thing that’s unique about us is that all of our locations are in either the private homes or private studios of our artists. We open our doors and trust the community, and welcome them in to see our space,” said Rachel Taggart. Taggart is a painter who has participated in the Beach Studio Tour for about 10 years. She said that the event is cooperatively run by all of the participating artists, including getting sponsors and promoting the event. Taggart said that the tour will feature a variety of work like painting, photography, jewelry, sculptures, glasswork and ceramics, woven clothing, and fashion designers. “We usually have a nice turnover of artists. There is a main body of artists who seem to exhibit every tour. But then we have new artists who come in from out of town, and kind of switch things up a little bit,” said Taggart. Lucille Crighton is a weaver who has exhibited in every tour since its inception in 1994. “The only thing that has really changed is that people come and go, people move out of the area or for whatever reason are not doing the tour. But it really retains the premise of showing a working studio wherever possible,” said Crighton. Crighton weaves by hand and said people can come to have a tour in her studio where she has a room filled with colourful Continued on Page 4
Fear Factory is back in the Beach Soccer player Franklin ready By Amanda Gibb
THE BEACHES Fear Factory will be returning for its 11th year, and the Beaches Recreation Centre will be transformed into a frightful maze. Located at 6 Williamson Road, Fear Factory will run from Friday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Oct. 27. Lead coordinator and volunteer Jay Marks said that the maze takes about three days to build with the help of other volunteers.
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“It’s big. It’s like familyrun. These volunteers kill it every year. It’s just so fun to see people of different ages come in and be ready to go,” he said. People brave enough to go through the maze will be subject to jump scares by volunteers dressed in all black and Halloween masks. “Basically our shtick is we made it a ride, and it’s been like that for 11 years. You sit on a cart and there are two chairs. Both chairs face me because I push everyone
through. You basically get pushed through this maze backward in the dark. We call it the Terror Tram,” he said. The ride lasts about two and a half minutes, and Marks said it’s fun because attendees have no idea what’s coming next. “It changes every year. Every year we change the design. I’m constantly just trying to change stuff up,” he said. Marks said there is a camera facing those in the cart to Continued on Page 4
for FIFA U-17 World Cup By Ricardo Vigliano
WHEN MIDFIELDER Kobe Franklin steps onto the field for the opening match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2019 in Brazil on Oct. 26, hearts will beat across Canada but particularly in the Beach. Not so long ago, this 16-year-old player was just a kid kicking a ball by the water, while having fun playing with the recreational Beach Community Soccer League.
The biggest boost to his soccer career came from his mom and dad, he said. “My parents put me in the sport to keep me active as a little one, and ever since then I have been in love with the game.” Franklin said. The Beach community league was pivotal as a place to start off his career, he said. “The spark came from playing there at such a young age with my friends from around the community.”
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Afterwards, Franklin polished his skills fairly quickly thanks to an opportunity to play for MLS Chicago Fire Soccer Club Academy, when he moved to Chicago with his family. From age 9 to 13, he played against some of the biggest soccer academies in the world, such as Crystal Palace and Valencia. Moving back to Toronto and now attending Neil McNeil Catholic Continued on Page 22
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When he was a Beaver at St. John’s Norway in the Beach, Matthew volunteered on Apple Day, as is an annual tradition for many in all levels of Scouts. On his first Apple Day, Rainbow - a Beaver leader - stationed Matthew outside a popular local coffee shop where for the next few hours the Scouts would distribute shiny crisp apples and collect donations. It was on that day that Matthew, then age five, witnessed an impressionable act of generosity. A man, impoverished and homeless, emptied his bag and his pockets of their change, all in support of Apple Day and Scouting. The man gave everything he had, including in the process, a lasting impression. This year Matthew, now a Scout turning Venturer, joined other members of the 35/37th Toronto Scouts in support of people who are homeless. It was the final element in youth from the troop earning Scouts Canada’s ‘Chief Scout Award’ - recognizing the highest levels of achievement and service. To receive their award, the Scouts had to complete a community service project. The 35/37th Toronto troop chose to prepare care kits for the homeless. They reached out to local businesses and organizations to help fill backpacks and bags with important everyday items including socks and toiletries - items that many people often take for granted - but that people who are homeless consider luxuries. Together with the leadership of Troop Scouters Chris, Jamie M, Jim and Jamie P, the 35/37th Toronto Scouts
visited Haven Toronto, a drop-in centre for elder men age 50-plus who have been impacted by poverty, homelessness and isolation. At Haven Toronto, the Scouts learned more about the issue of homelessness, including the stereotypes that shape public perceptions that run contrary to the reality that Matthew experienced almost a decade earlier. That day at Haven Toronto, the troop prepared and served lunch, helped in the emergency clothing room and distributed care kits to a grateful audience, many of whom recall their own experiences scouting in Canada. This year, eight Scouts from 35/37th Toronto will receive their ‘Chief Scout Award’. The Troop have been active in the Beach since 1912. This year Apple Day is October 18th and 19th.
overcome her difficulties.” On climate change policy, McKenzie stated that she will support pipelines across Canada in order to sever the country’s reliance on Middle Eastern oil. Sean Manners, candidate for the Green Party, disagreed with McKenzie’s position. He said he aims to create a country that is not reliant on oil and gas. “Climate change represents the largest existential threat to our existence that we’ve ever seen,” Manners said, citing the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. He promised to reduce carbon emissions to 60 per cent by 2030 and to net zero by 2050. He also plans to make “massive” investments in infrastructure for walking and cycling, along with creating natural barriers in the Beach area to prevent flooding. NDP candidate Mae J. Nam said “No” to the “status-quo of continuing to fund oil and gas and a pipeline.” Nam explained that the pipeline is a weak investment that’s been tied up in years of litigation, and that Canada needs to “turn our minds to seeing this as an opportunity.” Nam promised that she will say “No” to investments from polluting corporations, while jumpstarting investments in electric cars, public transit and cycling infrastructure. Erskine-Smith laid out his track-record on climate change through his promise to ban single-use plastics, investing in protection for the waterfront, and decreasing projected 2030 carbon emissions from 850 to 600 megatonnes. “This is the first government in my lifetime that has taken this issue seriously and has moved the needle,” he said. On the issue of caucus solidarity, tension in the room was palpable when Erskine-Smith was asked by Carter if he agreed with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to eject Jody Wilson-Raybould and Jane Philpott from the Liberal caucus. Erskine-Smith said that while he fundamentally disagrees with the Prime Minister’s decision, he understands his actions. Erskine-Smith pointed out that he has disagreed with his own party 37 times. “It’s the way that we go about disagreeing that really matters in our democracy. Tearing each other down, questioning people’s integrity, personal attacks, it pulls all of democracy down with it,” he said. “My colleagues were of firm view that Wilson-Raybould was pulling the whole party down, along with the Prime Minister and making it very personal and about his character,” Erskine explained. On the issue of disagreeing with their leader on a policy, Manners said that in the Green Party MPs would be free to vote their conscience on most issues. “The only thing that might be a sure-fire bet to get you expelled is not supporting full abortion rights,” said Manners. Immigration also proved to be a contentious topic at the meeting. On housing policy, McKenzie stated that the housing problem in Beaches—East York is caused by a low supply and high demand of housing. She said the People’s Party would curb immigration to preserve the resources in place, decrease demand, and improve the chances of success for new immigrants. Continued on Page 7
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Customers were happy to celebrate the grand re-opening of The Pegasus Shoppe in the Kingston Road Village recently. The store recently underwent a renovation and short closure over the summer. The Pegasus Shoppe sells gently-used household items such as jewelry, books, treasures, antiques, clothing, and toys. Funds raised at the shop go to support The Pegasus Community Project which provides community-based day services for adults with developmental disabilities. The Pegasus Shoppe is located at 931 Kingston Rd.
Go Fund Me campaign set up for family of 16-year-old boy ‘intentionally struck’ by SUV TORONTO POLICE are continuing to investigate the death of a 16-year-old boy in East York early on the morning of Oct. 7. Police said that the probe into the death of Matthew Dreaver is a first-degree murder investigation. Police were called to the Cedarvale and Bracebridge avenues area at 2:26 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 7, for a reported fail-to-remain collision. When police arrived they found a teenage boy with serious injuries. He was taken to hospital by paramedics where he succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead. Det. Leslie Dunkley of the Homicide Squad said the boy was “intentionally struck” by the vehicle. “He was run over to be blunt,” said Dunkley in a update to media at the scene on Oct. 8. “There is no justification to do what that individual did,” Dunkley said of the man driving the SUV that struck Dreaver. Dunkley added that Dreaver and a 14-year-old
Matthew Dreaver is shown in this photo released by Toronto police. The 16-year-boy died on Oct. 7 after being “intentionally struck” by a vehicle. friend were among a number of people in the area who had interactions with two men who were in the SUV. He said that at one point the passenger got out of the vehicle and began chasing Dreaver and his friend on foot. “The passenger exited the vehicle and chased the victim on foot,” Dunkley said. “The driver of the suspect vehicle surpassed those individuals and collided with our victim.” Dunkley said Dreaver’s friend remained at the scene of the incident and is helping
police with their investigation. Police are looking for a small, dark-coloured, fourdoor SUV. The vehicle will have front-end damage, police said. The driver is described as white, 20 to 35 years of age, approximately five-feet, 10-inches tall, with a round face and short-to-balding hair. The passenger is described as white, with similar height to the driver. The passenger also had short-tobalding hair. As of Beach Metro News’ deadline on the afternoon of Oct. 11, no arrests had been made. A Go Fund Me page has been set up to help Dreaver’s family. Donations can be made by visiting www. gf.me/v/c/ fnp2/justice-for-teen-homicide-victim-matthew-dreaver Anyone with information on the vehicle or the suspects is asked to contact the Homicide Squad at 416808-7400, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477.
Illegal parking focus of Queen Street project THOSE WHO park illegally on Queen Street East during afternoon rush hour could find their cars towed and moved to nearby side streets this month. The Queen Street Rapid Removal Towing Pilot was launched on Oct. 4. The pilot project will last for approximately six weeks and will see tow trucks quickly remove illegally parked cars along the entire length of Queen Street across Toronto from Fallingbrook Road in
the east to Roncesvalles Avenue in the west. It is hoped this will increase the number of illegally parked cars removed as tow trucks will not have to take the vehicles to impound yards located outside of the area. It’s estimated it takes as long as 90 minutes for a tow truck to hook up a car, take it to an outlying impound yard and then return to get the next vehicle. This pilot project is expected to see the volume
of cars removed increase significantly since they will only be towed a short distance away, and ultimately see less delays on Queen Street for drivers and those taking transit. Drivers who are towed will get a parking ticket but will not have to pay an impound fee and the towing charge will be waived. For more info, visit toronto.ca/services-payments/ streets-parking-transportation/traffic-management/ queen-street-towing-pilot
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Continued from Page 1 capture the reactions. This is so people waiting in line can be entertained and watch those in the cart getting scared without seeing what scared them. Marks started out working for the Beaches Recreation Centre many years ago and has been a part of the place since he was 14. “I love Hal-
loween. For me, Halloween is like my Christmas. I loved it as a kid. When I used to work at the recreation centre back in the day, I would even take the day off school to build a haunted house in the basement,” he said. Admission to the Fear Factory is free with any food donation at the door, which will go to Community Centre 55.
Marks estimates that 500 to 600 pounds of food will be raised over the three days of the Fear Factory for Community Centre 55. The Beach Fear Factory is suited for ages 8 and above. The Fear Factory will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, and from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct . 26, and Sunday, Oct. 27.
Studio tour highlights local artists Continued from Page 1 yarn, another room with a huge loom, and one room dedicated to sewing and cutting. “I like the public to see that this is not just fabric that I purchase, and that it is actually an ancient craft that is still being done today,” she said. Crighton said that she likes that people can come to her studio and bring their families and get to see her weave because there’s not a lot of other places to see something like her craft. “This is a nice day out for people, and they can go and spend the day going from studio to studio, and then have dinner in the Beach area. It’s a nice way to spend a day in the fall,” she said. Taggart said that the Beach Studio Tour used to run biannually in both the spring and fall, but will now be an annual event only in the spring. This is the last opportunity to enjoy the tour in the fall. “We distribute maps which are part of our brochure. We have our yellow bikes along Queen Street and Kingston Road neighbourhood, and that’s sort of become our trademark, and they’re usually decorated with flowers or balloons to make them look pretty,” she said. Taggart said that the tour is easily walkable, and admission is free. She said that there are also door prizes donated by artists at each of the studio locations. “This is something we are very proud of. We feel that the tour is a great reflection of the vibrant arts community in the Beach and has been made a success by the continued support of the residents of our wonderful neighbourhood,” said Taggart. She also said that the tour is a great opportunity for people outside the area to come and see the talent that the Beach community has to offer. For a list of artists, a map of studio locations, and general information about the tour, please visit www. beachstudiotour.ca
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Beaches-East York candidates answer our questions
NATHANIEL ERSKINE-SMITH LIBERAL PARTY QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I’ve worked hard to be a principled voice for our community, and a vocal advocate for many issues, including climate action, poverty reduction, animal welfare, digital privacy, reconciliation, and a public health approach to the opioid crisis. I continue to believe that politics is one of the most important ways we can make a positive difference. Before politics, I practised law at a downtown Toronto firm in commercial litigation, alongside volunteer civil liberties work. I studied politics and law for eight years and have three degrees from Queen’s and Oxford. Beaches-East York is my home. I was raised here by local teachers Sara Erskine and Lawrence Smith, I went to Bowmore and Malvern, and grew up playing baseball at Ted Reeve and Stan Wadlow. I’m now raising my own family here with my wife Amy and son Mack, and it has been a privilege to represent our community in Ottawa. QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semiautomatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? I support a national ban. No civilian needs an assault rifle or a handgun. At a minimum, anyone who chooses to target shoot should be required to store these weapons at a licensed facility. Since 2015, we passed laws to strengthen background checks and better track firearm sales, and invested $80 million for border police and $60 million for programs to address gun violence. Next, we’ve committed to ban military-style assault rifles, allow cities to ban handguns, and strengthen storage rules. Our community suffered a huge loss in the Danforth shooting. Reese Fallon was one of our Beaches-East York Young Liberals. I’ve stood with families and victims from the Danforth shooting to call for a ban on the private possession of handguns, I’ve written in support of action, I’ve raised these issues with the Prime Minister and Minister Blair, and I will continue that fight if returned to Ottawa. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most imContinued on Page 14
SEAN MANNERS GREEN PARTY QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election?
DEBORAH MCKENZIE
QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election?
MAE J. NAM NDP QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election?
Like many other Torontonians, I was not born in Canada. I emigrated from Scotland with my family at a young age and grew up in North York. After graduating from the University of Western Ontario with a Bachelor of Science in communicative disorders, I worked as a speech-language pathologist in Owen Sound. Then as a true GenXer, I enjoyed a variety of positions in different industries before finding my niche working with the public in retail management. I was inspired to become involved in politics by the new approach offered by the People’s Party of Canada. It appeals to me that all of the party policies flow from its four main principles: Freedom, Fairness, Responsibility, and Respect. In particular, I like our stance on the importance of freedom of speech, and placing Canadian consumers above the profits of big agriculture industry players.
I didn’t plan to be a politician, but I know that our country needs strong voices to battle the climate crisis and income inequality. I’m running because I know we can do better. I paid my way through McGill as a grocery cashier, while volunteering as a community organizer, co-founding the Philippine Women Centre of Quebec. Since then, I’ve worked as a lawyer, championing human rights. I’ve dedicated my legal career to fighting for fairness and justice and I’m ready to bring that fight to Ottawa. You can count on me to stand up for services that Canadians can rely on, like universal pharmacare, affordable housing and affordable child care. On a personal note, I love living in Beaches—East York. You can find me volunteering, playing music with my band, and canoeing on Lake Ontario. I live with my partner, Jesse, and our dog, Banksy.
QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semiautomatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not?
QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not?
Yes. My family, and many other families and individuals across this country have been affected by gun violence. I understand that we must achieve a balance between the rights of law-abiding gun owners and the right of every Canadian to live in safety, without fear of being the victim of gun violence. The Green Party respects the legitimate ownership and use of firearms by hunters and farmers. We need to strengthen measures to combat gun smuggling and the possession of banned weapons. We must ensure that law-abiding citizens pursuing legal activities in target shooting or hunting are free from unreasonable threat of criminalization.
This issue is naturally very emotionally charged. However, legislation must be considered primarily with the head not the heart. I am not in favour of a national ban for several reasons. We live next to a nation with over 300 million unregistered guns. As numerous chiefs of police across Canada have stated, a ban would not be effective. Furthermore, Canada is vast, and while the need for a weapon in the city may be rare, it is not in rural Canada. Cities such as Chicago have very strict gun laws and yet they have very high gun crime rates. Bans punish law-abiding gun owners while doing nothing to get at the root causes of crime. I would push for legislation that prioritizes effective measures to improve public safety and fight crime.
I’m proud that Jack Layton’s New Democrats were the first to call for powers for municipalities to ban handguns and to remove assault military weapons from our cities in 2008. Our position remains the same: an NDP government would support a municipality’s decision to ban semi-automatic weapons and handguns if they so choose. We’re also committed to making sure that our young people feel like they have options and a future – preventing violence in our communities. We’ve committed to investing $100 million to fight poverty and create opportunities for young people.
QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP?
QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP?
What I’m hearing from people is that they are concerned about the climate, but they don’t know how they can get involved, there Continued on Page 14
Beaches—East York households have a wide range of incomes. The issue I could impact most would be to help those in the lower income Continued on Page 14
I was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario by my parents of German and Caribbean descent. I completed my B.A in Political Science and Environmental Ethics at the University of Toronto and am a graduate student in Environmental Policy at Memorial University. I currently live in the Beaches— East York, where my parents, siblings and myself have lived for 22 years. I’m running because I got tired of the lack of diversity, not only in gender or ethnicity, but also a lack of diversity in the ideas and life experiences included in making decisions about the future of this country. We have roughly 10 years to make a dramatic shift away from fossil fuels. This presents us with an incredible opportunity that we must seize now if we are to set Canada on the necessary path to a green economy based on principles of sustainability, and equality. QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semiautomatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not?
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QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? Toronto has an affordability crisis, and we’re feeling it here across Beaches—East York. Housing is expensive for renters and those looking to buy their first home. The NDP will build 500,000 new units of affordable housing, and kick-start the construction Continued on Page 14
NADIRAH NAZEER CONSERVATIVE PARTY QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I first immigrated to Canada from the island nation of Mauritius almost 30 years ago and “Oui, Je parle Francais”. Since then I have built a 21-year career in the Tech/ IT sector, where I currently work as a Senior Global Manager and I am proud to have raised three amazing kids. I am passionate about social justice issues, and I’ve worked closely with my local women’s shelter and organized several home supply drives to help new immigrants integrate. As an immigrant, mother, and businesswoman, I had the chance to see many sides of the Canadian experience, and I quickly realized the Conservative Party stands for the values that help all Canadians get ahead, which is why I decided to run. We believe in giving everyone the tools to help themselves succeed, and have the modern, inclusive and progressive approach of a 21st-century party. QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semiautomatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? Myself and the Conservative Party are deeply concerned by the rise in gun violence nation wide, and especially here in Toronto. With the vast majority of gun crime stemming from the acquisition and use of illegally obtained firearms, usually transported from the United States, this is where our plan is focussed. Our government would ensure mandatory prison time for those knowingly in possession of a smuggled firearm, tackle so-called “straw purchases,” and create a CBSA smuggling task force to stem the flow of illegal guns from the U.S. We would also make sure firearms are seized from anyone detained by their province over mental health concerns, and institute a lifetime ban on firearm ownership for violent and gang criminals. I strongly believe these measures firmly address the core of this serious issue. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? As an immigrant, as well as a Continued on Page 14
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Eli Lilly says farewell to southwest Scarborough facility Andrew Merrick Eli Lilly Canada
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fter more than 70 years at the corner of Birchmount Road and Danforth Avenue, this fall the pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly Canada will move our offices back to downtown Toronto. Lilly’s work in Canada began in 1938 when we partnered with University of Toronto researchers Dr. Frederick Banting and Charles Best and helped transform a fatal illness into a manageable condition. The current facility was built
in the late 1940s on a farmer’s field on the outskirts of Toronto. The large trees that led up to the original farmhouse still stand at the southwest side of the property. Over the years, the building was used for manufacturing, packaging, warehousing and distribution, chemistry and microbiology, quality control, the management of clinical trials, and our corporate functions. We even housed the work of the cosmetics company Elizabeth Arden, which was owned by Eli Lilly and Company for a time. As times change, so do the needs of business. We now find that the space at the Danforth site far exceeds our needs. Our move will bring us closer to our collaborators
of the past and the future — to hospitals, universities and research facilities — and into a purposebuilt office that fits our current size while providing flexibility for us to grow. Our business is built on innovation. Every day, we work to expand the realm of what’s possible in managing some of the world’s most debilitating diseases. The people who work at Lilly have dedicated our careers to making life better for people by inventing and commercializing innovative medicines. From the first stages of discovery, through the years of clinical testing, to the detailed and difficult work of securing approval to call a new molecule a medicine, our team is
focused on delivering safe, effective treatments to the people who need them. Here in our community, Lilly has sponsored scholarships at local high schools, collected items for the hampers given out by the Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, and welcomed students as interns and guests. Members of our team have volunteered for local organizations; some even helped build Habitat for Humanity homes in the area. Recently, a group of Lilly staff, retirees and guests gathered to say a formal farewell to the building and to thank the community that has hosted us so warmly for so many years. As we leave to start a new phase
of our company, we recollect the instructions of our founder, Colonel Eli Lilly: “Take what you find here and make it better and better.” In that spirit, it is our hope that the property at 3650 Danforth Ave. continues to provide value to the community even after it is sold. After decades of making memories in Scarborough, it is with mixed emotions that we say a fond farewell to the building and the community that have hosted us so well and for so long. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of this vibrant community. Andrew Merrick is director of patient access and a 31-year employee of Eli Lilly Canada.
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Permanently replace Queen streetcar with bus AS WE all know we have construction at Queen Street East and Kingston Road. It is an inconvenience for all of us. But I for one am happy we have the buses running along Queen Street East to Neville Park. I have found the bus to be more reliable than the streetcar. The bus doesn’t hold up the traffic like the
streetcar. Plus you can pass a bus when the time comes and is safe to do so. I say ban the streetcar from Kingston Road to Neville Park along Queen Street East. Let’s rid ourselves of a dinosaur. How about you the reader? Please let Beach Metro News know what you think of this idea. Michael Mullins
Not feeling welcome in neighbourhood I WONDER if anyone else noticed that on Oct. 1 the front page of Beach Metro News said the height of Dawes Road towers is a worry; the centrespread voiced the need for a national strategy in regards to affordable housing; and the back pages had ads for downsizing to a condo for half a million dollars.
I think this neighbourhood and this publication has no idea what affordable housing actually means. There is no affordable housing in this area whether it’s in the form of a tower, detached house or a basement apartment. That’s how welcome I feel in this neighbourhood. Lisa Bourcier
Towers proposed for Dawes Road should be even taller and contain affordable units Re: ‘Height of proposed Dawes Road towers have area residents worried’, News, Oct. 1. It was with great disappointment that I read this article. I was also frustrated by the news that 200 signatures had been gathered opposing these reasonable building heights and that requests for the city decrease the height of the proposed towers were met by applause from the room – along with the usual 1970s NIMBY concerns being expressed about parking. Toronto has a widely-reported “Housing-Crisis”, there are another 1.03-million people expected to
live within the borders of the City of Toronto by 2041. Just last week, RBC Economics released a report that Toronto’s new rental housing supply must double its pace to meet population demand. We can choose to be part of the problem – or part of the solution. Our Danforth and Beaches neighbourhoods need to get denser. New apartments and condos being built near our transit stations need to be taller – and our priority as a community has to focus on more on housing people than it does on subsidizing cheap on-street parking for incumbent homeown-
ers. The site of the proposed developments on Dawes Road is walking distance to the Main TTC subway and Danforth GO station which will be moving to 15-minute GO service. If anything, rather than fighting these 24 and 30 storey proposals – the neighbourhood should be asking for five or six additional storeys on each tower that can be used to provide dozens of new affordablehousing units.
Mark Richardson Technical Lead @HousingNowTO
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Pity the local candidates as they await their electoral fate
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ity the local candidate in a federal election. It’s no small thing to put your name forward for public office, enlisting all your friends and family to help knock on doors and put up campaign signs. You might have a stellar resume, a compelling personal story, and integrity out the wazoo, but a misstep by the federal leader and it could all be for naught. Think of all the Liberal candidates without racist yearbook photos, the Conservatives who only have only a single citizenship,or the New Democrats who have vacationed in the Maritimes more often than their leader has campaigned
Issues discussed at riding debate Continued from Page 2 That statement was met with loud shouting, and a mix of boos and applause on both sides of the issue. Nam, Manners and Erskine-Smith squarely disagreed with McKenzie’s position, citing that immigration is necessary for Canada’s economy. Nam aims to curtail investments in pipelines and corporate polluters into more funding for affordable housing, while Manners said that the Green Party recognizes housing as a human right. Erskine-Smith said that more needed to be done at the federal level but listed his party’s accomplishments, such as increased funding for homeless initiatives, a national housing co-investment fund and a national housing benefit that citizens can take with them to other cities. The issue of a national handgun ban was also discussed. Nam said municipalities are best placed to make their
own regulations, but Erskine-Smith called for stronger national leadership on handgun bans, arguing that people will simply go to another city to buy a handgun. Nam said the NDP’s policy on handguns is connected to social and economic justice. She said her party intends to tackle poverty and social determinants which are the root of gun violence. Nam promised a $100 million investment over five years on youth and community programming, along with accelerating construction of affordable housing to address those roots. “I’m extremely proud that our party does not waver on this at all, we would ban handguns for sure,” Manners said. McKenzie said Manner’s answer was enough for a “very complex issue”. On the whole, she said that her party will err on the side of liberty and allow people to have their guns. On transit, Erskine-Smith
cited his track record and said the Liberals will remain a “strong, stable funding partner” and their party has made “historical investments, more than any federal government for the TTC and downtown relief line”. Manners said the federal government needs to diversify investments in other transportation models such as national infrastructure and a city-charter, along with collaborating with levels of governments. Nam promised to make “massive” investments in a national biking strategy, along with public transit, potentially making it free for all citizens. “We really need to get out of our gas-guzzling cars,” she said. McKenzie is against free transit for children under 12 and is looking at shifting that investment to seniors. The debate was hosted by the Balmy Beach Residents Association, Beach Metro News and Community Centre 55.
determinant of vote choice.” (You can read more about that at www.globalnews.ca/ news/5982726/health-careelection-issue-ipsos-poll) At the same debate, Erskine-Smith went out of his way to point out the number of times he’d disagreed with his own party, while Sean Manners of the Green Party, Mae J. Nam of the NDP and Deborah McKenzie of the People’s Party of Canada agreed it was important for a local representative to have their own voice. The Conservative candidate, Nadirah Nazeer, did not attend. So spare a thought for your local candidates when they come knocking on your door. They can agree or disagree with their own party, they can study all night for the all-candidates debate, or miss it entirely. In the end, their electoral fate is largely out of their hands. Alan Carter is Anchor, Global News at 5:30 and 6 p.m., and Host of Focus Ontario. He is also a Beach resident.
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of the SNC-Lavalin affair. Both women are running as independents now. “Fundamentally I was not supportive,” said ErskineSmith, who went on to say he understood the decision of his caucus colleagues who believed Wilson-Raybould was “pulling the whole party down.” That distinction may not matter much since half of voters make their decision based on a party’s stance on issues, according to Ipsos polling. Thirty-four per cent said they choose which name to mark on the ballot based on the party and leader. Sean Simpson, vice president at Ipsos, said that since the media focuses almost entirely on the federal campaign, “the party leader and the policies they espouse have replaced the local candidate as the primary
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Federal Election 2019
Toronto-Danforth candidates answer our questions
ELIZABETH ABBOTT ANIMAL PROTECTION PARTY
IVAN BYARD COMMUNIST PARTY
ZIA CHOUDHARY CONSERVATIVE PARTY
JULIE DABRUSIN LIBERAL PARTY
QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I am a writer and historian focused on social justice issues, and a retired academic. Twenty-eight years ago, an epiphany about animals transformed me from a carnivorous dog and cat-lover into a plant-based vegan and I took my first steps toward animal advocacy. I am also a grandmother so terrified by the catastrophic future of the world facing my granddaughters that I am again running for the Animal Protection Party, the only party totally focused on the intertwined animal and environmental protection, without which the world will continue to lurch forward into disaster. My candidacy is the best way I know to promote our policies of political compassion in Toronto–Danforth and in Canada and indeed, the world. I also strive to use it to hold my fellow candidates to higher standards about animals than their current policies now describe. Continued on Page 20
QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I am a 21-year-old fourth year student in the Bachelor of Public Relations program at Centennial College. I work part time in the entertainment industry as a technician. I grew up in Toronto–Danforth, continue to live here and strive to be an active community member. I became involved as an activist in high school during the Harper years. Decisions such as the bombing of Libya and Syria, the anti-democratic bill C-51, and giving millions in corporate welfare to General Motors prompted me to stand up and fight for our rights. People’s movements like Idle No More, Black Lives Matter, and the Quebec Student Strike inspired me to act and demonstrated that extra-parliamentary activity could effectively pressure governments and corporations into concessions. I am running so our community has the option to choose a platform of peace and disarmament and one that puts people and nature before profit! Continued on Page 20
QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? A Rotarian, realtor and an IT expert by profession, I migrated to Canada along with my wife and two kids, thus fulfilling my dream of being a part of this very diverse yet unified society. I have always aspired to be an active contributor to an environment conducive to equal opportunities for all. I am involved in many volunteering activities. I am a big advocate of the small business sector and believe that the small business sector is the prime contributor to the nation’s economy and is the backbone of a thriving workforce. I also believe in a fair and lawful immigration system for people in need and aim to work for lowering taxes for families. I do intend to take formidable steps to alleviate poverty in the community. I am not running for a position of power but to empower.
QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I first got involved in politics when I saw the cuts Rob Ford was making to our city. As we organized and spoke out, it was very clear that we needed a federal partner for our city. Over the past four years I’ve rolled up my sleeves and worked alongside you here in our community to ensure that happens. Everyday I learn something new, and one of my favourite parts of being your Member of Parliament has been the times you have taken a moment to stop and talk with me about the issues that are important to you. D’ailleurs, c’est quelque chose que j’ai toujour aimer – parler avec mes voisins. Community voices matter, and I am seeking re-election to make sure our voices continue to be heard in Ottawa.
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TARA DOS REMEDIOS PEOPLE’S PARTY OF CANADA
JOHN KLADITIS INDEPENDENT
MIN SOOK LEE NDP
CHRIS TOLLEY GREEN PARTY
QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I run a small online marketing business in Toronto and have lived in this city for over 30 years. As a South Asian immigrant whose family came here as refugees from Africa, I feel that I owe a debt of gratitude to Canada and that is why I’m running in this election. I love this country but I feel that Canada is no longer governed with the best interests of middle and working class Canadians in mind. Rather, successive Liberal and Conservative governments have developed and implemented policies that benefit special interests and the powerful elites (big business, lobbyists, the very wealthy, etc.). We need a real change. Unfortunately, the other major parties are also part of the political establishment and thus not much different. Only the People’s Party has a platform that puts average Canadians first and has realistic policies to effect change and return government to the people.
QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? My campaign has a very bold platform; to sue the government to save the planet. This has been successfully attempted in other countries, so it can succeed in Canada too. This is a special campaign because it only requires one seat to move this lawsuit forward. People in my neighbourhood know I have been a strong advocate for fighting climate change for many years. I’ve become saddened by our situation so I went around my neighbourhood and gathered over 150 signatures and became an official candidate. The Liberals talk about carbon tax which does little to protect the planet, the Conservatives want more oil, the NDP said they will give provinces veto power over national infrastructure projects so if provinces want to install pipelines then the NDP will let them (link to the source is on my website), and the Greens receive very few votes to make a difference.
QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I decided to run in this election so my kids can grow up in a world where they can afford housing, live in a just and fair society, and live on a planet that hasn’t been ravaged by the climate crisis. I’m tired of the same old broken political promises that do nothing to put out our “house on fire.” Toronto-Danforth is our home. I worked to help my community in small ways like sponsoring local youth soccer teams, and larger ways like holding local, non-partisan town hall meetings, and supporting the fight against the Toronto Island airport expansion. I’m an award-winning writer, director and broadcaster, and the co-producer and on-air-host of CBC’s PlayME, Canada’s national audio drama program. I’m also the Co-Artistic Director of EXPECT, a theatre company that brings the arts to Toronto’s marginalized neighbourhoods.
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QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I live in this riding with my partner John who is a film carpenter member of IATSE local 873, and our two young children. I know it’s time for Canada’s Green New Deal - to take urgent action on climate crisis – action that matches the scale of the problem. We need to pivot away from fossil fuels and invest in renewable energy with a commitment to good union jobs, racial justice and Indigenous sovereignty. Let’s set Canada’s agenda for change here in Toronto-Danforth, the riding that catapulted Jack Layton onto the national stage. I met Jack as a teenaged activist and I’m proud to build upon the work that Jack led. I have been active through my life from the anti-apartheid movement, queer women’s communities, labour-arts, and alternative media organizations. My documentaries have helped changed laws on migrant worker rights in Canada. As a faculty member of OCAD U, I teach Art & Social Change. Continued on Page 17
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Federal Election 2019
Scarborough Southwest candidates answer our questions
BILL BLAIR LIBERAL PARTY Bill Blair did not return his answers to Beach Metro News’ questions. Here’s what the home page of his website at www. billblair.liberal.ca had to say: Bill Blair was elected as the is the Member of Parliament for the riding of Scarborough Southwest in 2015, and was appointed as the Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction in 2018. As the son of a police officer, raised in Scarborough, Bill learned at an early age that “serve” comes before “protect” for a reason. And, after serving 39 years with the Toronto Police Force – the last decade as its Chief of Police – Bill is ready to continue protecting Canada’s democracy, if elected as Member of Parliament for Scarborough Southwest. A born leader, Bill has demonstrated his ability to unite and engage others through his numerous roles in Provincial, National, and International policing forums. He served as President of both the Ontario and Canadian Associations of Chiefs of Police – receiving the distinction of Commander of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces – and was honoured last year by the Canadian Tamil Congress for his leadership and tremendous service to the people of Toronto. Bill is dedicated to many social causes, having worked with some of Toronto’s most respected and effective organizations such as Covenant House, the United Way, and Children’s Aid Society Toronto, and is the proud recipient of the 2011 Beth Shalom Humanitarian Award. Bill currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Scarborough Hospital Foundation, and is Vice-Patron of the Good Neighbours’ Club – a day centre for older, homeless and unemployed men. Scarborough Southwest deserves a strong Member of Parliament on Justin Trudeau’s team, to continue to grow our economy, strengthen our middle class, and offer real help to our families.
AMANDA CAIN GREEN PARTY QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I am a Scarborough resident, born and raised here in Scarborough Southwest. With an education in Corporate Communications, I have been managing Youth Economic Development Programs for the past 15 years, and worked in the arts and entertainment industry prior to my work in the non-profit world. An active community advocate, I’ve has been addressing issues of education and training, economic development and civic engagement in Neighbourhood Improvement Areas (NIAs) of Toronto for the past 20 years. My activism started early on, while still a student at R.H. King Academy, where my recognition of social and racial inequity led me to found the United Cultures of King. I have been honoured with an Ontario Volunteer Service Award and a Toronto Dollar Award for my ongoing commitment to social change and advocacy. QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? The Green Party of Canada will introduce balanced and fair measures to ban handguns and semi-automatic firearms and eliminate their use through consultation and a full buy-back program. We will ensure lawabiding citizens pursuing legal activities in hunting with long guns are free from the threat of criminalization. We will provide increased support for Integrated Border Enforcement Teams in gathering of intelligence and arresting gun smugglers. We will put strict measures in place for those who attempt to cross the Canada/U.S. border with illegal firearms. We will ensure that gun smuggling is prosecuted as a gun crime rather than as a customs violation. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? Scarborough Southwest Continued on Page 15
ITALO ERATOSTENE PEOPLE’S PARTY OF CANADA
QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I have a unique life experience when compared to the average politician. I graduated with a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from Ryerson University. However, I, like many others, have had to work multiple low paying jobs just to survive. I have real on the ground experience that many others politicians do not have. This is why I feel like politics in Canada needs a big shakeup. I do not think that the constant switching from the Conservative and Liberal parties does the average Canadian any favours. Our party is the only party that is offering a real alternative and we are the only party willing to discuss the real issues even if the media and the establishment parties do not want to discuss them. QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? I am against a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns. I believe the current laws are sufficient to protect the community. Further regulating handguns only really targets sport-shooters and collectors. It is immoral to punish people for crimes that they did not commit, and further regulating these firearms effectively does that. The issue of gun violence needs to be addressed from a community policing level and also by better enforcement of illegal guns smuggled across the border from the United States. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? The issue most important to Scarborough Southwest residents is affordability. We will lower the personal income tax rate at all tax brackets, including the lowest tax bracket. Our income tax plan allows people to pay $0 on their first $15,000 earned, which is a saving of over $500 per person. Our Continued on Page 15
KIMBERLY FAWCETT SMITH
CONSERVATIVE PARTY QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I decided to run for the position of MP because of the abject failure of the current incumbent to answer calls for help from the constituents of SSW. I am a recently retired 22 year veteran of the Regular Force of the Canadian Armed Forces. I have a wealth of experience navigating in and through bureaucracy at all levels of government, searching for and getting answers to questions. Further, I live in the riding and any problems or changes in policy effecting residents, effects me and my family too. QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? Keeping families safe is our top priority. The Liberal plan lets gangsters and violent criminals off easy and fails to introduce stricter penalties for criminals who smuggle guns across the border and into Canada. Asking law-abiding firearms owners to follow more laws is both lazy and ineffective; criminals do not register their firearms, and they will not comply with these new rules. We have a better plan, one that goes after the criminals who use guns to commit crimes. We will ensure that anyone who has a smuggled gun goes to prison and will tackle “straw purchases”. We will strengthen border enforcement to stop guns from being smuggled into Canada. We can safeguard society by ensuring that the bad guys remain behind bars, and investing in programs and job creation strategies to offer youth an alternative to crime. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? Making life more affordable – I will push hard to ensure that we consider further options to help residents get ahead. I have a proven record of being a “fighter” and I will bring that same attitude to Ottawa. HavContinued on Page 15
SIMON LUISI ANIMAL RIGHTS PARTY
KEITH MCCRADY NDP
QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? About me: Currently running a very green courier business in Toronto. Born in Montreal. Moved to the Toronto area more than 20 years ago. Graduated from college in General Sciences. Fluent in French and English. I feel that voters in Scarborough Southwest should have the opportunity to vote in a meaningful way, to send a message to parliament. I often run in elections; it’s my fourth time in the Toronto area. I run because I feel it is important to participate and I feel that the first-past-thepost voting system discourages regular Canadians and women from participating effectively in politics. QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? Yes, I am. People have to take responsibility for what they do. If a weapon is used in a crime, you should bring those who built, sold and promoted the weapon to justice too. It is a simple question of public health. Guns can be quite difficult to ban as we now have 3-D printing allowing anyone to print one’s own gun and so it may not be possible to ban guns. Educating students about how to better deal with modern dangers in school should be emphasized. People need to know the facts about guns and other technological dangers. What ever is known to work to keep people and animals safe is what I will support. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? The health issue is where I feel I could make the most significant difference. About 64 per cent of Canadians over the age of 18 are either overweight or obese. For me to get elected, everyone would have to learn about the benefits of veganism and if everyone did that here in this riding, people would lose much Continued on Page 15
QUESTION 1: Please tell our readers a little bit about yourself and why you decided to run in this election? I am Ojibway and Cree, I’m a parent of four children and I live in the Cliffside neighbourhood of the riding with my youngest daughter. I have also been a foster parent as a young adult. With your support, I’m hoping to make history by becoming Toronto’s first Indigenous Member of Parliament. For 10 years I worked at Native Child and Family Services of Toronto. Currently I am the Executive Director of the 2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations working on education and public health initiatives to support a strong two-spirit community. I’m running for the NDP because I believe a strong society is one where we support one another and nobody is left behind. I’ve spent my life standing up for people, and I’m ready to continue this work as your next MP. QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? There’s no compelling reason for any Torontonian to own a handgun or a military-style assault weapon. The NDP is listening to mayors across Canada and to gun violence advocates, and will give municipalities the power to ban handguns. Any attempt to deal with gun and gang violence in our communities must address the root causes. Young people left behind because of poverty, racial discrimination, gaps in mental health services and a lack of good job opportunities need someone on their side. We’ll take action to address the deeper issues at the heart of violence in our communities. Meanwhile, limiting access to assault weapons and giving municipalities the power to ban handguns is an immediate step we can take to get weapons off our streets. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? Truth and Reconciliation. Continued on Page 15
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Community Calendar OCT. 17-19, 24-26: Mortar & Pestle Productions presents A Party To Murder at Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard St. E., 8 p.m., plus Oct. 19 at 2 p.m. Suggested donation $20. Tickets: bit.ly/2OhDpjf OCT. 18: Halloween Spooktacular! at Community Centre 55, 97 Main St., 5:30-9 p.m., for ages 6-10. Games, crafts, a visit from Strummers & Drummers, dance party and pizza dinner. $25 per child ($20 for a sibling). Info and to sign up: Jade 416-691-1113, jade@centre55.com OCT. 18: “Find Your Rhythm” Fun-Raiser at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. 7 p.m. Young adults 21+ are invited to dance into Fall with new Bollywood, Pop and Funk moves. Meal sponsored by Mamma’s Pizza. Tickets $12 on Eventbrite. Info: Dayna youth@beachuc.com OCT. 18: Music on Main: Hope Sing Ride - with Kassie Tyers at Calvary Baptist Church, 72 Main St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets and info: Eventbrite.ca OCT. 18: Blood Donor Clinic at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 1:30-7:30 p.m. OCT. 18, 19: Riverdale Art Show and Sale at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, 361 Danforth Ave., Friday 6-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrating its 31st year! Over 200 original artworks and 22 local artists from the GTA. Venue is wheelchair accessible. Info: www.stbarnabas-toronto.com OCT. 19: Soundwave at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Hailing from the heart of Northwestern Ontario, singer-songwriter Brooklyn Doran’s unique sound weaves song and storytelling, creating a harmonious blend of wit and humour contrasted by vulnerable lyricism and haunting melody. Donations are welcomed. OCT. 19: Join Dr. Kari Krogh for “Forest Bathing”, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. A nature immersion experience starting at the Kingston Road United Church (KRUC) in the library and concluding there with a tea ceremony. This walk is for the general public and will take place in the Glen Stewart Ravine. For more info and to register go to Eventbrite: Ravine Forest Bathing Walks or contact friendsofglenstewartravine@gmail.com OCT. 19: Spaghetti Dinner & Auction at Woodbine Heights Baptist Church, 1171 Woodbine Ave. (Woodbine & Sammon), 5:30-9 p.m. Live & silent auction. Good food, good fun and a variety of items to bid on. All proceeds support our church and outreach programs. Adults $20, children $10. For tickets email: whbcauctiontickets@gmail.com OCT. 19: Acoustic Harvest presents The Healing Garden Musicfest Fundraiser featuring Marla & David Celia and Kobo Town, with opening act Meg Tennant at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. 8 p.m. Tickets $25 advance/$30 at door. Tickets and info: www.acousticharvest.ca OCT. 20: Birch Cliff Village Fall Day Out at 1577 Kingston Rd. (2 blocks east of Warden Ave.), 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music, vendors, food, antique fire truck, pumpkins, face painting and a few surprises. Info: Birch Cliff Village Day Out facebook page or email sandy_691@live.ca OCT. 23-NOV. 10: The Square Foot Show at Gerrard Art Space, 1475 Gerrard St. E. Reception: Oct. 26, 3-6 p.m. Info: 416-778-0923 OCT. 24: Join Dr. Kari Krogh for “Forest Bathing”, a nature immersion experience starting at the Glen Manor East entrance to the Glen Stewart Ravine, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. This walk is for nature lovers, especially those who may experience limitations from pain and fatigue. Please bring a portable stool or towel to sit on for the tea ceremony at the end. Info and registration: Eventbrite: Ravine Forest Bathing Walks or contact friendsofglenstewartravine@gmail.com OCT. 24: The Retro Ramblers at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. This special event for seniors, hosted by Community Centre 55, features live music, a delicious lunch, and prizes. $10 ticket includes lunch (purchase by Oct. 17). Tickets and info: Jade 416-691-1113, jade@centre55.com OCT. 25: Dreams – God’s Forgotten Language at Danforth Mennonite Church, 2174 Danforth Ave. (1 block east of Woodbine subway), 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $30. This workshop will offer an introduction to understanding our dreams as one of the ways that God speaks to us. Tickets and info: dreamworkcanada.squarespace.com OCT. 25: Halloween Mashup at The Salvation Army East Toronto, 107 Cedarvale Ave., 6-7:30 p.m., for ages 6-16 yrs. Games and treats will be plenty, so put on your costume and fly on in. Info: 416-467-7416 OCT. 25-27: Fear Factory at the Beaches Rec Centre, 6 Williamson Rd., Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1-3 p.m. For ages 8 to adult. Free admission with food donation. OCT. 25-27, 31, NOV. 1-3,7-9: East Side Players present ‘The Wild Guys’ at The Papermill Theatre at Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Rd., 8 p.m. (Oct. 27 & Nov. 3 at 2 p.m.). This Canadian comedy is about four middle-aged men who end up on a weekend getaway together in the bush. Tickets: $25, students $17. Free parking. Accessible venue. Tickets and info: 416-425-0917, www.eastsideplayers.ca OCT. 26: Halloween on Queen at Ivan Forrest Gardens (131 Glen Manor Dr.) and Kew Gardens Park
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(2075 Queen St. E.), 12-4 p.m. The whole family, including your dog, is invited to this free community event. Come in costume for a chance to win prizes, generously donated by our member businesses! Or strut your stuff in our official Halloween on Queen costume parade. Info: www.thebeachvillage.com/halloween OCT. 26: Rummage/Garage Sale at Scarborough Bluffs United Church, 3739 Kingston Rd., 9-11:30 a.m. Bargains & treasures galore! Clothing, purses, belts, linens, towels, housewares, small appliances, home decor, toys, cutlery, tools, sporting goods and more. Accessible venue. OCT. 27: Lunch & Learn Session – Electric Vehicles at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 11:30 a.m.1:30 p.m. A presentation and Q & A. Samples of electric vehicles on site for viewing. Registration in advance required at ronfitton@hotmail.com Donations for lunch appreciated. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com OCT. 28: Osteoporosis Support and Information Group Meeting at Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, 3600 Kingston Rd. (at Markham Rd.), 10 a.m.-noon. Speaker: Jane Teasdale, Mosaic Home Care Services & Community Resource Centres. Topic: How “Mosaic” services and resource centres can benefit those with Osteoporosis. NOV. 1: Pumpkin Parade at Ed McCleverty Playground (a.k.a. Ted Reeve Playground), Gerrard St. E. (just east of Main St.), 6:30-7:30 p.m., rain or shine. Bring your pumpkins out for a final lighting with other neighbourhood pumpkins. Pumpkins will be placed around the wading pool, and afterwards disposed of in a city-provided bin. Co-hosted by Councillor Bradford and Friends of Ed McCleverty Playground. NOV. 1: Pumpkin Parade at Oakridge Park, Danforth Ave. & Danforth Rd., 6-8 p.m. Bring your jack o’ lanterns out for one last appearance as we line the neighbourhood pumpkins up throughout the park. Music, spooky stories and refreshments. Lots of fun for the whole family! Hosted by the Friends of Oakridge Park. NOV. 2: Amazing Christmas Bazaar at St. Nicholas Church, 1512 Kingston Rd. (east of Warden), 12-3 p.m. Shop for wonderful crafts, homemade baked goods, meat pies, candies and preserves; books, attic treasures, plus a lovely lunch. Info: 416-691-0449, www.stnicholasbirchcliff.com NOV. 2: Silent Auction, Raffle & Bake Sale at Main Street Terrace, 77 Main St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. All proceeds to the Resident Christmas Fund. Donations welcome. Call Jane Devine 416-690-3001 ext. 2011 NOV. 2: Acoustic Harvest presents Irish Mythen at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St. (Kingston Rd. & Midland), 8 p.m. Tickets $25 advance, $30 at the door. Tickets and info: www.acousticharvest.ca NOV. 2: Jazz & Reflection at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 4:30 p.m. Featuring Emily Steinwall on saxophone & vocals joined by Nebyu Yohannes on trombone & vocals with reflections by Karen Dale on the theme “Courage”. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com NOV. 3: Scarborough Central Lions Christmas Craft Sale at Birchmount Community Centre (Birchmount and Kingston Rds.), 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 30 craft vendors. Snack bar. Info: 416-726-6859 NOV. 9: Christmas Bazaar at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. A unique market featuring one-of-a-kind crafts and artisan wares plus old favourites; bake table, books, jewellery, baskets, Christmas decor, quilt raffle and tea room. Info: 416-699-6091, www.kru.ca NOV. 9: Christmas Bazaar at St. Paul’s United Church, 200 McIntosh St., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch room (soup, sandwiches, muffins), a bake sale, lots of Christmas treasures for sale and of course, different categories of vendors selling their wares. Vendor tables available for $35. Info: 416-261-4222, Stpauls.scarb@bellnet.ca NOV. 10: Mindfulness Drop-In Sundays at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 8 a.m. A one-hour mindfulness meditation led by Christine McMulkin, followed by light refreshments. All welcome. No registration required. Donations gratefully received. A collaboration between Beach United Church and The Centre for Mindfulness Studies. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com NOV. 11: Remembrance Day Luncheon at Baron Byng Beaches Royal Canadian Legion, 243 Coxwell Ave., immediately following Kew Gardens service. Info: 416-465-0120 or 416-691-1113 NOV. 16: Christmas Market at Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shop for Fair Trade and locally produced gift items, handcrafted Christmas decor, knitted toy animals, jewellery, baked goods and tasty treats, including amazing gingerbread creations and our famous meat pies, jams and jellies, and so much more. Make a day of it - stay for lunch and get a head start on your Christmas shopping! Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com NOV. 23: Craft Sale at St. John the Baptist Norway, 470 Woodbine Ave. (at Kingston Rd.), 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Local Artisans will have crafts and gifts for the home and the holidays. Please also join us for lunch, and home baking will also be available. Vending table inquiries: Genny Stock crafts.stjohns@gmail.com
CALVARY “GRACE PASCOE” CARE CENTRE in conjunction with Daily Bread Food is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for distribution of food to clients residing between Woodbine and Victoria Park, and Danforth to the lake. Donations of food accepted on those days. Enter from parking lot at rear of Calvary Baptist Church, Main and Benlamond. Info: Kathie or Ann 416-691-2899 ST. JOHN’S CATHOLIC CHURCH CHOIR welcomes new members. We practise Thursdays 7:30-9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. (3 blocks east of Main St.). You don’t have to have musical training to sing with us. Info: Maryse 416-699-4237, maryse.ristuccia@gmail.com BEACH INTERFAITH OUTREACH LUNCH and Fellowship, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Oct. 15 to May 15, 2020. Adults in the community are invited for soup, sandwiches and fellowship. •Mondays at Corpus Christi Church (16 Lockwood Rd.). No lunch Feb. 17 •Tuesdays at St. Nicholas Anglican Church (1512 Kingston Rd.). Co-hosted by St. Aidan’s Anglican Church. No lunch Dec. 24 •Wednesdays at Beaches Hebrew Institute (109 Kenilworth Ave.). No lunch Dec. 25, April 1, April 8 •Thursdays at Beach United Church (140 Wineva Ave.) •Fridays at Kingston Road United Church (975 Kingston Rd.). Info: 416-691-6869 LIBRARIES BEACHES LIBRARY, 2161 Queen St. E. •Wednesday Afternoon at the Movies, 2-4 p.m. Oct. 16 – The Phantom of the Opera (1943); Oct. 23 – Shutter Island (2010) •Oct. 22: Beach and East Toronto Historical Society, 7 p.m. ‘Men Who Built the Beach: The Price Brothers Homes and Other Stories’ •Oct. 26: Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s Literacy, 2 p.m. Presented by Ontario Branch - International Dyslexia Assoc. Drop-in. Info: 416-393-7703 GERRARD ASHDALE LIBRARY, 1432 Gerrard St. E. •Oct. 17: Adnan Khan, author of ‘There Has to Be a Knife’, 6:30 p.m. Part of the ‘eh List’ series. •Oct. 26: Diwali Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Info: 416-393-7717 MAIN STREET LIBRARY, 137 Main St. •Oct. 26: Repair Café – Small Appliances, 1-4 p.m. Info: 416-393-7700 CHURCHES ST. SAVIOUR’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, 43 Kimberley Ave. at Swanwick. All welcome. Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. with children’s church. Prayer walk around the neighbourhood each Wed. at 2 p.m. (See F/B for starting point each week). Info: 416-699-6512, www.stsaviours.ca, www.facebook.com/churchwithreddoor/ ST. AIDAN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH, Queen St. E. at Silver Birch Ave. •Sunday Services 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. (Children’s Program & Nursery at 10:30) •Wednesdays: Mid-week service, 10:30 a.m. •Thursdays: Euchre, 7 p.m. All welcome. Info: Church Office 416-691-2222, staidansinthebeach.com BEACH UNITED CHURCH, 140 Wineva Ave. All Welcome. Working together to nurture inclusive communities! •Everyday Parables: Living from a place of gratitude. Rediscovering God in the common things and the parables of Jesus. We reveal the kind of God we believe in through the stories we tell. Sunday Worship Series, Oct. 6-Nov. 17 at 10:30 a.m. with minister Karen Dale. •Knitting Group: Nov. 9, 10 a.m. All abilities welcome, including beginners. Donations of yarn welcome. All our work is donated to Canadian Food for Children. •Remembrance Sunday: Nov. 10, 10:30 a.m., with an anthem specially commissioned by Alex Eddington. Info: www.beachunitedchurch.com. Find us on Facebook and Instagram. HOPE UNITED CHURCH, 2550 Danforth Ave. All are welcome! •Sunday Worship Service, 11 a.m. •Oct. 15: DECA Federal Candidates Debate, 7 p.m. •Oct. 16: Messy Church, 5:30-7 p.m. Games, activities, music, story and a great big turkey dinner. •Oct. 20: Music on a Sunday Afternoon, 2 p.m. Join Hope United Choir and local musicians for music and refreshments. •Oct. 26: Jazz Vespers, 4:30 p.m. Bill MacLean – vocals, Brian Stevens – piano, Mike Lalonde – bass. Classic jazz standards with a ‘falling leaves’ theme. Info: 416-691-9682, HopeUnited.ca BEACHES PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 65 Glen Manor Dr. (S of Queen) in the heart of the Beach. Worship in a familyfriendly, relaxed environment. Sunday School and Nursery available. Coffee and new friendships are Free! LGTB friendly. Sundays 10 a.m. Info: www.beacheschurch.org, 416-699-5871 Minister: The Reverend Katherine McCloskey FALLINGBROOK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 35 Wood Glen Rd. (corner of Kingston Rd. and Wood Glen Rd.) Please join us Sundays at 10:30 a.m. A welcoming service involving everyone with beautiful music. Sunday school and Nursery room provided. The services are relevant to contemporary issues with a focus on care and justice for all of God’s people and the earth. Minister: Rev. Angela J. Cluney. Find us: www.fallingbrookpresbyterian.com or fboffice@rogers.com
Come join us for our contemporary church service, spiritual groups, lively activities, concerts, kids’ program, and fellowship! There’s a place for you at KRU! Kingston Road United Church 975 Kingston Road
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Robbie Robertson dreamed big Bernie Fletcher “I’m going to play my song Across this lake From Scarborough Bluffs Over to New York State.” (song lyrics from “Dead End Kid”)
ROBBIE ROBERTSON is having quite a year. The music legend may be 76, but he’s going to keep playing his songs. His latest solo album Sinematic was released on Sept. 20. Continuing his long collaboration with Martin Scorsese, Robertson also composed the score for the famed director’s new gangster epic, The Irishman, in theatres on Nov. 1. Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band had the honour of becoming the first Canadian documentary to open the Toronto International Film Festival. Not bad for a Scarborough boy some thought would be a “dead end kid.” When Jaime Royal Robertson was eight years old his family moved to a modest house on Atlee Avenue (near Kingston Road and Midland Avenue). He was an only child with big dreams of rock ‘n’ roll stardom. Once Were Brothers is inspired by his memoir, Testimony where he writes: “At the age of nine I told my mother that I wanted to be a storyteller when I grow
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Robbie Robertson grew up in southwest Scarborough. In 1956, he received his first guitar and the rest is music history. up. She smiled and said, ‘I think you will’.” “I wanna show the world Somethin’ they never seen.” Robertson is a born storyteller. His songs are “all little movies” where “you write about where you’ve been”. He spent summers on the Six Nations reserve where there is a tradition of music, art and storytelling. At Christmas in 1956 he received his first electric guitar and rock ‘n’ roll was here to stay. When Robbie was only 15 he wrote two songs for Rompin’ Ronnie Hawkins. Once Were Brothers tells tales of his wild ride on the road with Hawkins and the Hawks, with Bob Dylan and as lead guitarist and songwriter for the Band before their final concert, The Last Waltz in 1976. “They said you’ll never be
nothin’ You’re just a dead end kid Probably end up in prison Or maybe down on the skids.” Robertson explains about this song from Sinematic: “When I was growing up in Toronto, I was telling people one of these days I’m going to make some music and go all over the world. Everyone was, like, this is never going to happen. You’re a dead end kid. Because my relatives were First Nation people and Jewish gangsters, it was assumed my dreams were going to explode. I find strength in overcoming that belief.” Scorsese’s film, The Irishman is based on the book I Heard You Paint Houses which is slang for a mob “hitman”. Robertson knows something about gangsters. When his mom, Dolly, ended her marriage to Jim Rob-
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WELL, SUMMER sure left us in a hurry this year! It was the first of October, it was cool, and the winds were blowing something fierce. As an optimist, I try to remember that, while I may not like all types of weather, there will always be an animal that will take advantage of the different conditions. Strong winds usually mean there will be a lot of birds of prey, such as hawks, harriers, turkey vultures, and eagles, taking to the air. While the wind is certainly harder for them to fly into, it also provides them ideal soaring and gliding conditions when they fly with it. This day, however, didn’t bring any of the birds. A few monarch butterflies were heading south, but other than that there was only
blue skies and the occasional cloud. I then tried to look for some goldfinch and warblers. It is getting late in the season for warblers, but you never know what may appear. To my surprise, I came across four ruby-throated hummingbirds. It turns out there are a plethora of flowers around, from which they can still get nectar, and the little insects they like to eat haven’t all disappeared. The forehead on the first hummingbird I saw was covered in white powder nectar, so he seemed to be eating well. The behaviour I saw in the next hour was outstanding. In all the years I’ve had hummingbirds coming to my feeders or hovering around flowers, I’d never seen them really stop and rest. Normally hummingbirds are moving so fast that it is hard to catch a photo of them at all. These ones, luckily, were feeding on the aster flowers around the cantanna lillies.
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ertson she told Robbie that the only father he ever knew was not actually his biological father. Alex Klegerman was a card shark who was killed by a hit-and-run driver while changing a flat tire by the side of the QEW. In Once Were Brothers Ronnie Hawkins suggests that Klegerman was “shot on Yonge St.”, but it was just a tragic accident. Robbie’s newfound uncles actually were part of the Jewish underworld in Toronto. Music lovers, especially fans who grew up in the 1950s and 1960s, will enjoy the new documentary. It was 50 years ago that the Band were “across this lake” in New York State for the legendary Woodstock festival. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Weight, musicians from around the world have joined Robertson and Ringo Starr to perform this evocative song together. Catch the Playing 4 Change video on youtube. So many Scarborough teens have followed their own big dreams: Jim Carrey, Mike Myers, Eric McCormack, the Weeknd, Gloria Reuben, the Barenaked Ladies, Maestro Fresh Wes, Kardinal Offishall, David Furnish, Stephan James and now Lilly Singh with her own A Little Late Night NBC talk show and her dog named Scarborough. We may have to start calling it “Starborough”!
After feeding, one of them landed on one of the lillie’s branches to give me a show. First, he looked around before sticking his tongue out to catch a small insect. He then used its tiny foot to scratch his head, (imagine the size of the foot!), first one side then the next. The long beak would then go into the front feathers and preen each feather. I’ve learned that this helps with waterproofing the feathers, which must be important to a bird that doesn’t weigh much more than 3.1 grams. Then, this beautiful little bird began to stretch. His tail feathers would flare out on both sides, he lifted his wings up and rotated them, and his head would rhythmically extend and bob. Before moving on, the hummingbird cleaned its beak on a nearby branch. This was such a unique sighting it still gives me goosebumps to think about.
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Fall fair fun Photo above, youngsters decorate pumpkins during the Kingston Road Village Fall Festival on Sept. 28. Photo below, though it was a rainy day there was still fun to be had at the Beaches Fall Festival at Bob Acton Park on the same day.
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THE PUMPKIN is prince from October through the winter months. Pumpkins, a member of the squash family, are rich in carotene, fiber and vitamin C. Their rich flavour and creamy texture makes them ideal for both savory and dessert recipes. With Halloween around the corner and perhaps leftover pumpkin, sweet potato or squash puree in the refrigerator from Thanksgiving, not to mention the Christmas season ahead, these recipe suggestions are sure to find a place in your home. Curried Pumpkin and Apple Soup Truly a harvest taste of pumpkin and apple, the warming flavour and velvety texture are delicious for both lunch and dinner menus. The soup can be made ahead (up to two days) or frozen for longer storage. Remember sweet potato or squash could be substituted for the pumpkin. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream. This recipe doubles easily if using a 28 oz/ 796 mL can of pumpkin.
398 mL) pumpkin puree. Not pie filling! 1 apple, peeled, cored and sliced 1 bay leaf 1 cinnamon stick 1 tsp curry powder 3 cups (750 mL) chicken stock 2 cups (500 mL) evaporated milk or cream 1/4 tsp (1 mL) fresh black pepper Salt (depends on saltiness of chicken stock) In large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Cook celery and onion covered until vegetables are softened, about five minutes. Stir in pumpkin puree, apple, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, curry powder and chicken stock. Increase heat to high; bring to boil; reduce heat to medium cover and simmer until vegetables are tender about 20 minutes. Discard bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Stir in milk or cream. In a blender or food processor, puree soup in batches. Stir in pepper and salt to taste. Makes about 6 cups (1 ½ L), 4 to 6 servings. Frozen Pumpkin Ice-cream (Torte) Ideal for entertaining, this recipe can be served without the base layer in dainty cups
or wine glasses as a mousse or frozen as a semi-freddo. Alternatively, for a dramatic presentation, it can be made with the base layer in a springform pan, frozen and sliced. Whichever way you choose to serve it, this dessert is sublime. (For people who do not like pumpkin pie, you will love this version!) Base Layer: 1 pkg (250 g) ginger cookies, crumbled 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cinnamon 1/4 cup (50 mL) melted butter Pumpkin Ice-cream: 1 can (14 oz/ 1 2/3 cup/398 mL) pumpkin puree. Not pie filling! 1 cup (250 mL) lightly packed brown sugar 1 tsp (5 mL) ground ginger 1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cloves 1/4 tsp (1 mL) grated nutmeg and salt 1 cup (250 mL) whipping cream, whipped 1 pkg (8 oz/ 250 g pkg) full fat cream cheese If you are using a springform pan, line the bottom and sides with parchment paper.
In a food processor or blender, add the crumbled ginger cookies and ground cinnamon. Puree until fine crumbs. Pour crumbs into bowl and stir in melted butter combining well. Press crumbs into bottom of spring form pan; cover and freeze while making the filling. Filling for semi-freddo and dramatic presentation: In a mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and salt. In separate bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form; set aside. In separate bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy, beat the cream cheese into the pumpkin mixture until well blended and fold in the whipped cream. Spoon filling into small cups; cover and freeze or spoon evenly onto crumb base, cover and freeze, four hours or overnight. To serve semi-freddo, garnish with a rosette of whipped cream. For the dramatic presentation, remove parchment paper; slice the torte onto a large serving platter and pipe whipped cream decoratively around the base of the torte. Slice with a knife dipped into hot water. Makes 10 – 12 servings.
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Federal Election 2019
Answers from Beaches-East York candidates
Nathaniel Erskine-Smith
Sean Manners
Continued from Page 5 pact on if you are elected MP? We need a federal government that continues to be a strong and stable partner for Toronto. In our first term, we made historic investments in the TTC, $1.3 billion to fix social housing, and $34 million to protect Toronto’s waterfront. Other national actions will also have a significant benefit for our community, including the coming ban on harmful single-use plastics, our National Housing Co-Investment Fund, and our investments in childcare. Simply, I’ve had the greatest impact when I have elevated the voices of our community. Whether it’s been gun control, the need for more passionate assisted dying laws, fairness in our immigration system, or new funding for pediatric cancer research, there are countless issues I’ve been able to address because of the many voices across our community. I will continue to elevate local voices and to impact public policy based on the needs of our community. QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues?
Continued from Page 5 are funding programs and initiatives and reports but people need a way to utilize them! If elected MP I would work with my partners at both the municipal and provincial levels of government to address issues of local capacity and enhance community responsiveness to changing environmental conditions such as increases in air and water pollution, flooding and promoting and protecting green spaces. It starts with a human right to a healthy environment.
Canada has an obligation to lead in tackling climate change. Because of our serious climate action since 2015, projected 2030 emissions are down by 25 per cent. Our plan, endorsed by experts, phased out coal, put a price on pollution, slashed methane emissions, set new clean fuel standards, and invested billions in public transit and clean tech. Next, we’ve committed to net zero legislation, short term carbon budgets, two billion trees planted, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and more. We will meet our targets. We also need to address affordability challenges and inequality. Since 2015, we increased fairness in our tax system and basic income supports for families and seniors. 800,000 fewer people now live in poverty. Next, we’ll build on our National Housing Strategy, ensure no taxes are payable on your first $15,000, increase OAS for seniors 75+, make childcare and post-secondary education more affordable, and implement universal pharmacare.
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QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? I think climate change and the cost of living are impacting all Canadians from coast to coast to coast. These two issues are interconnected, as the climate continues to change, impacts to health, housing, and ecosystems will exacerbate preexisting inequalities in our society and drive up the costs of living. Having spent the last three years studying and working on climate change impacts around Canada I have seen first hand the socioeconomic challenges this can place on communities and individuals. I am proud that the Green Party’s platform acknowledges that we cannot have climate security without equality.
Continued from Page 5 bracket benefit through the abolishment of Supply Management. Supply Management is a government-imposed syndicate that prevents competition in the marketplace. The prices of dairy, poultry, and eggs are kept artificially high through the control of production, the banning of imports and price fixing. It imposes a financial burden of $339 annually on the poorest 20 per cent of Canadian households, which is the equivalent of a 2.3 per cent tax on their incomes. People assume Supply Management benefits small, family-run farms, but this is far from true. Since the imposition of Supply Management, the number of small family farms has decreased. Only large companies are able to pay the $20,000 to $40,000 quota it costs for the right to milk one cow. QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? The most important election issues are: a) building safe pipelines to transport oil and gas across this country and b) protecting Canadians’ freedom of expression. Pipelines are the safest and most environmentally sound way of transporting oil and gas. They are far safer than the current alternative by rail – remember the tragedy of Lac Megantic. The PPC is the party best suited to address this issue because we have stated unequivocally in both official languages that we would use section 92(10) of the constitution to ensure the building of cross-province pipelines. Freedom of expression/speech is fundamental to maintaining all our other freedoms. The PPC will ensure this freedom by repealing any existing legislation or regulation curtailing free speech on the internet and prevent the reinstatement of Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act.
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Continued from Page 5 of co-op housing. We’d also make it easier for first-time home buyers, doubling the Home Buyer’s Tax Credit to $1,500, and allowing firsttime buyers to access 30-year mortgages, making monthly payments more affordable. I also hear from new families struggling to find child care. Families who do find a space face astronomical bills, and I hear from people who have taken out lines of credit to pay for child care. Every parent should be able to find the child care they need, when they need it. We’re going to create 500,000 affordable child care spaces as we as we work towards establishing a universal child care system by 2030.
Continued from Page 5 racial and religious minority, I would always stand up for the rights of those who remain at a disadvantage in our society. Everyone deserves a voice in Canada’s parliament. I would work in particular to ensure the rights of immigrants are always upheld, and advocate for the strong reforms our party is putting forward on that file. That includes the re-opening of the Office of Religious Freedom to stand up for the rights of religious minorities at home and abroad, and stronger integration services for immigrants, including language training and credential recognition. Immigration and the rights of minorities are issues that are near and dear to my heart, and that I know are of great importance to many in Beaches—East York. As your Member of Parliament, I would always fight to ensure that they are front and centre. QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? Climate change and affordability. Our party is in the best position to combat both. Our comprehensive Climate Change Plan includes mandatory green technology investment for companies that exceed emission limits, and covers more emitters than the current Liberal plan (companies that emit 40kt+ CO2 per year versus 50kt+ CO2 under the Liberal plan).We would institute tax credits to make is easier for Canadians to make their homes and businesses environmentally conscious, and for companies developing green technology. On affordability, we would institute a universal tax cut, saving the average couple nearly $500 per year, make parental benefits tax free, reintroduce the children’s arts and sports tax credits, increase government contributions to RESPs, take the HST off home heating bills, institute an age tax credit, scrap the carbon tax and introduce a public transit tax credit. Canadians have been stifled by a rising cost of living, which our plan aims to combat.
QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? We have to do much, much more to fight the climate crisis. That’s why I’m running. We’ve had decades of consecutive Liberal and Conservative governments who have failed to adequately address this crisis. Justin Trudeau declared a climate emergency one day, and the very next day approved a pipeline. Our plan to fight the climate crisis is ambitious and ensures no one is left behind. We’ll create 300,000 good, green jobs, and invest in clean energy projects and public transit. Canadians treasure our public health care, but Liberal neglect and Conservative cuts are hurting the services we rely on. People are making impossible choices when it comes to affording the health services they need - deciding between prescriptions and groceries, or cutting their pills in half. We’re going to build on Tommy Douglas’s legacy, investing in dental care, vision care, mental health care, and universal pharmacare.
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small business’ deserve support from the federal government to ensure they are able to adapt to potential disruption in their supply chains due to our changing climate and transition to efficient operations to reduce their carbon footprint. Hiring locally and supporting initiatives such as community benefit agreements, we can provide jobs to local residents, while providing a ready work force to local projects and development. Developing a stronger local economy is good for community, families and the environment. I will conduct a full asset assessment to target companies and growth of local business’ to expand into Scarborough that are not in the sales and service industry. Toronto faces great challenges with rental housing affordability and a changing job market. We must focus on solutions that are sustainable, while delivering positive results within the next four years. We can build on local assets in the co-op housing sector partnering to expand new affordable housing developments.
plan to abolish supply management will save the average family over $300 per year. We will reform the CRTC in order to allow more competition in the cable and cell-phone industries. We will also indirectly lower housing prices by reducing the number of people brought into Canada each year, which will slow down the increasing demand for housing in big cities.
weight which would make people more healthy and feeling better about themselves. We would need to have vegan cooks made available to retrain cooks in Scarborough Southwest and make the switch from meat products to plant based products without anyone really noticing the difference. We can do it!
My favourite part of meeting new people is discovering new cultures, religions and values. The differences and similarities remind me how we are all related. As a First Nations man who has been active working alongside many different communities, I have modelled and shared meaningful ways to work together across communities and cultures based on this shared understanding. While knocking on doors many residents have talked to me about the importance of the Truth & Reconciliation Commission. I’ve heard from that they feel having Indigenous leadership is necessary, and believe we are ready to address Truth and Reconciliation with bravery and a relentless determination to heal together. I’ll work tirelessly to address the tragic injustices in child welfare, education and health that have impacted our community.
QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? We can no longer stand behind the status-quo. The Green Party’s commitment to solving our climate crisis with its ‘Mission: Possible’ action plan solidified my resolve to run for the party. The latest IPCC report makes it clear that we need to have implemented solutions in place to keep global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius within 10 years. The Green Party is the only federal party that has a detailed, fully costed and fiscally responsible plan to meet these international commitments. Determined political action needs to be taken now or we face a climate catastrophe.
QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? The most important national issue is the issue of our ballooning federal deficit. The annual federal budget deficit has increased to approximately $15 billion. We are the only party that is taking this issue seriously. We will look at cutting in areas that do not impact the average Canadian, namely foreign aid and corporate welfare payments. Cutting in these areas will allow us to balance the budget in two years. The second issue is fixing our immigration system so it prioritizes Canada’s economic interests, and it does not place a burden on our current infrastructure. We will reduce immigration to a maximum of 150,000 per year while adjusting the points system to increase the percentage of immigrants taken in for specific economic needs. This cut to our intake will help relieve some of our already at capacity infrastructure, like Toronto’s subway system.
ing the ability to have suitable housing and to pay for your groceries and utilities is critical to the quality of life of our residents. Our platform includes: removing GST from home heating bills, reducing the barriers of the mortgage stress test for first time homebuyers, lengthening mortgages to 30 years for first time homebuyers, boosting RESPs to help families save for their children’s education, providing tax credits to help defer the costs of kids athletic or arts, culture or educational endeavours. QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? Affordability – The “spend and tax” economic philosophy of the Liberal party is not sustainable. As I mentioned above, we have a realistic plan to put more money in the pockets of Canadians so they can get ahead. Canadians are demanding change. They want to be able to afford to live and raise their family without having to struggle to make ends meet. Environment – Our environmental strategy (www.arealplan.ca) is built on three guiding principles: “Green Technology, Not Taxes”; “A Cleaner and Greener Natural Environment”; and “Taking the Climate Change Fight Global”. The Liberal’s signature policy of the carbon tax gives big polluters a pass while punishing Canadians for driving to work and heating their homes. Our plan balances the need for Canada to fight climate change by lowering emissions with our core promise of leaving more money in Canadians’ pockets and letting them get ahead.
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Continued from Page 8 QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? Gun violence has impacted the lives of many friends and community members here in Toronto-Danforth. Most recently, the terrible violence of the Danforth Shootings has made our entire riding united in our commitment to fight gun violence. As Jack Layton once said, there is no reason for anyone in Toronto to have a handgun or assault weapon. I support a handgun ban here in Toronto, and the NDP would provide the authority to any municipality to ban them. Our approach must be comprehensive, immediate and substantial. But gun violence must be addressed by more than bans. There is a correlation between gun violence and poverty that is undeniable – there is no solution to gun violence without addressing the root causes. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? For many people climate change is a huge issue and it feels overwhelming. In fact, some feel despair. But we can have a huge impact locally. For example, we can have a transit strategy that better serves our needs by reducing our dependence on cars. We are the only country in the OECD that doesn’t have a National Transit Strategy. The TTC needs adequate and predictable long-term funding to plan appropriately. Another way we can localize our response to climate crisis is to support housing retrofits. Homes and buildings are a core source of emissions in cities. Taking leadership on these issues will create new jobs, provide realistic opportunities for our neighbours to play their part in fighting climate change. QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? You’ve asked for two, but I actually think there is three: Climate change, affordability and electoral reform. This election is our chance to finally elect a government that follows through on its commitments –to build 500,000 desperately needed affordable housing units; to improve health care for millions by introducing pharmacare and dental care; and for democratic reform, so this election is really the last, first-past-the-post election. And more than anything, this is the election to finally acknowledge and address the climate crisis. I will fight for more aggressive emissions targets; for an end to fossil fuel subsidies; and for concrete steps to build the green, renewable energy that will reduce and eliminate our reliance on oil and gas and create 300,000 good, clean union jobs.
Continued from Page 8 QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? I am absolutely in favour of a ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns. As such, Greens support the launch a confidential buyback program for assault weapons and handguns to get guns off of our streets. It’s important to note that the handgun used in the tragic shooting on the Danforth in the summer of last year was traced to the United States. We have to do more than banning handguns. I will push to redirect border services to focus more on weapon smuggling and less on people who are law-abiding but living in Canada without official status. That means making gun smuggling a serious criminal offence, rather than a customs violation. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? Climate crisis issues aren’t just global - they are local too. Extreme weather events, rising heating and cooling costs, power outages, floods, and rising costs of insurance will affect Toronto-Danforth residence as much as the rest of Canada and the world. I strongly believe I can bring real climate action at the local level as your Green MP because climate issues have no borders or riding boundaries. Then there’s the opioid and fentanyl crisis. A young man died in my neighborhood from an overdose. This is happening everywhere, regardless of where you live or how much you earn. We need to address the opioid crisis as a health-care issue, not a criminal issue, by declaring a national health emergency. Drug possession should be decriminalized, ensuring people have access to a screened supply and the medical support they need to combat their addictions. QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? First, the climate crisis. Greens have by far the strongest climate action plan backed by the best science available, including stronger carbon pricing because it works, and a just transition for fossil fuel workers so that we can keep people employed. Then, affordable housing. Many Canadians may never be able to afford a home - and barely make rent - just because they were born a decade after me, yet they work just as hard. Other parties like the NDP and Conservatives want shortterm solutions which will inflate the market even further and pile on personal debt. Greens will build new social housing and co-operative housing. We’ll help 125,000 households with rent assistance and build 25,000 new units, and rehabilitate 15,000 affordable housing units annually for the next 10 years. It’s more humane and less expensive to keep people housed than in poverty or debt.
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SCARBOROUGH SOUTHWEST candidates in this month’s federal election came together on Tuesday, Oct. 8, for a town hall meeting at St. Paul’s United Church. The main topics discussed were handguns, climate change, the federal deficit and Indigenous issues. (Editor’s Note: Due to space limitations, this report will focus on issues of Indigenous affairs and the national deficit as they were not as thoroughly addressed in the candidates’ Q and A which appears in this edition of the paper.) One resident asked how the candidates plan to eliminate the national deficit. Liberal incumbent Bill Blair said that the Conservative party, under Harper and Mulroney, have historically incurred the most debt. He said during his tenure, the
GDP has steadily grown, and the national debt has continued to fall. His party, he said, plans to create more jobs and further reduce poverty. Conservative candidate Kimberly Fawcett Smith said the Liberals have never balanced the budget, which was met by applause from the audience. The Conservative’s priority, she said, is to balance the budget and reallocate funds that will make life more affordable for Canadians. Green Party candidate Amanda Cain said her party has a costed five-year plan to erase the federal debt, which includes eliminating all fossil fuel and corporate welfare subsidies. She added they will “go after offshore tax havens [that is] taking money out of the economy and not putting it back in.” People’s Party of Canada candidate Italo Eratostene promised to eliminate the
deficit in two years by cutting foreign aid and corporate welfare, citing that these programs “do not affect the average Canadian.” Animal Rights Party candidate Simon Luisi introduced the idea of the “environmental deficit.” He said his party will take on corporations that, “make money at the expense of the environment.” While discussing Indigenous reconciliation, NDP candidate Keith McCrady promised to be a relentless voice for Indigenous Peoples, but stressed that more Indigenous voices, like his, is needed in politics. Cain agreed that more Indigenous representation is needed, stating reconciliation is one of the founding principles of the Green Party. Her platform, she said, offers a “full-gamut” of Indigenous reconciliation, which includes funding for health-
care, education, skills-training, economic development and a commitment to ensure the funding of water systems stays in the community, not in corporations. Blair said that Indigenous reconciliation remains a priority and that it’s one of the Liberal Party’s most imporContinued on Page 19
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DADS ON Duty is hosting a fundraiser to raise money for SickKids Hospital on Saturday, Oct. 19, at the Beach Recreation Centre at 6 Williamson Rd. Paul Lapas and his brother-in-law Boris Nikic created the group earlier this year. “We wanted to create something that connected other dads in the community,” said Lapas. Lapas said that as a stayat-home dad, he would go to different events around the Beaches but felt somewhat isolated. “I wasn’t able to connect with any of the other dads. There were moms and moms groups and nannies. I didn’t
really know where to turn at that point and I was feeling kind of lonely,” he said. Lapas’ and Nikic’s first event was a kickoff barbecue in May, and around 50 dads and 75 kids from the area attended. “The idea was just to meet each other and do it in a fun, exciting way,” said Lapas. Lapas wanted to start a fundraiser for SickKids to give back after his son broke his leg then later had an autoimmune reaction to a medication. “Feeling, as a parent, so vulnerable and powerless to do anything about helping your kid, but you show up at SickKids and they were just fantastic with us. They helped me with my other
kids. They helped me as I was dealing with all the anxiety, and they really helped my son,” said Lapas. The fundraiser will be a Halloween-themed costume party where dads and kids are encouraged to dress up. it will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. Lapas said there will be a silent auction, and games and activities for kids and dads. He said he knows people who dress up as superheroes like Captain America and Batman who will attend. There will be a “superhero training course” and a chance for pictures with superheroes. Go to www. eventbrite.ca/e/dads-on-duty-halloween-fundraiser-forsickkids-tickets-69991174487
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Answers from Toronto-Danforth candidates Tara Dos Remedios Continued from Page 8 QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? I do not support such a national ban. Placing even greater restrictions on legal gun owners will not address illegal gun activity. Even the Canadian Association of Chiefs, including Toronto’s Mark Saunders, do not support a ban on handguns. The Association has rightly stated that Canada already has strong firearms regulations and no other law is required. The majority of cases involving gun violence rarely involve semi-automatic rifles. The handguns being used are already illegal and it makes no sense to ban something that is already prohibited. The Association also notes that most handguns used by Canada’s criminals
John Kladitis Continued from Page 8 QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? Yes, I am in favour of a ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns across all of Canada. This is mentioned on my website. We have more shootings in Toronto from handguns than from any other guns. We had the Danforth shooting as well. The Liberals and NDP said they do not support a national handgun ban (source is on my website). They said they will give cities the option to ban handguns, but this is similar to living in an apartment building and saying everyone from the 10th floor and below is not allowed a handgun but everyone above is. If the Liberal, NDP, or Conservative candidate tells you they support a national ban on handguns, they are lying or they are against their party’s policy. MPs almost always vote with their party since
are smuggled into the country from the United States. Hence, guns will continue to make there way across the border whether there’s a ban or not. Instead of a ban, we need to address the root causes of gun violence including gang activity, limited economic opportunities and mental health issues. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? More and more folks in the riding are living pay cheque to pay cheque. This is due, in part, to decades of government mismanagement and ineffective policies. We need a change. To help reduce the cost of living in TorontoDanforth, a PPC government would: 1. Slash taxes (one of the biggest expenditures most households have), without cutting services, including scrapping the carbon tax, which has a negligible envi-
ronmental impact. 2. While pro-immigration, reduce immigration to prior, more manageable and sustainable levels, to alleviate the pressure on housing and rents, infrastructure and social services. 3. Abolish food cartels that force us to pay twice the price for various groceries. 4. Reduce cell/internet prices and airfares by introducing more competition. 5. Eliminate corporate and foreign handouts. Instead, re-direct those funds to vulnerable Canadians (seniors, homeless, etc.). The above are in the best interests of average Canadians and need to be undertaken. QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? 1. We have the longest wait times in the industrialized
world and we need a new approach to healthcare. Ottawa collects taxes and then transfers funds back to the provinces for healthcare. Not only is this inefficient, but provinces often don’t spend those transfers on healthcare. The PPC will instead have the provinces collect the funds and be accountable as to how money is spent. This will produce an incentive to innovate and consider new models such as those used in Sweden, France, etc. which have superior universal healthcare. 2. We cannot spend our way to prosperity. Yet, all other parties wish to spend on programs by running up the $700 billion national debt. We already pay $54 million in interest daily! There are no free lunches. The deficits of today are the tax hikes of tomorrow. Only the PPC has committed to balancing the budget in two years without cutting services.
if they don’t, they risk being ejected from their party. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? This campaign is centered around one main issue which is to sue the government to save the planet. This is a very bold platform and we only need one seat to help move this lawsuit forward. For the past 100 years in Canada in federal government, we have only had a Liberal or Conservative government. We have seen these governments refuse to tackle climate change effectively on their own. If this campaign wins the election, then it will create headlines since independent candidates rarely win federal elections. In addition, lawyers sometimes take on cases on a pro bono (free) basis, and a GoFundMe (fundraising) campaign will also be created online which will assist in obtaining the finances needed for this lawsuit. The goal of this lawsuit will be to seek a judgement to force the
government to put tougher laws in place to keep our planet healthy. QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? The most important national issue is the crisis of climate change. We must get off fossil fuels as quickly as possible. This campaign promises to move forward with a lawsuit against the government to help save the planet. I will use the media coverage that will be received from this election win, and assistance that comes from lawyers, environmentalists and any person and organization who wishes to assist with this lawsuit. The people should not have to fight their own government to protect our planet. However, we are being forced into this and this is a fight we must win. The second most important national issue is our government’s unwillingness to ban handguns throughout all of
Canada. If Canada has a national handgun ban, then it could influence the U.S to do the same, which could greatly reduce the amount of shootings throughout all of North America.
Town hall in Scarborough Southwest Continued from Page 17 tant responsibilities. Blair said that there’s much more to do, but he took “some comfort” when Grand Chief Perry Bellegarde said that the Liberals have done more for the Indigenous community in four years than in the last 50 years. Fawcett Smith said that the cancellation of the Northern Gateway pipeline and the five-year moratorium of oil extraction from the
Arctic has created “endless barriers” to economic development in the Indigenous community. She continued, stressing economic development is key for effective reconciliation. She also promised to address the “bureaucratic red tape” surrounding the inquiry on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Eratostene said that his party’s main platform is the keep Canadian tax dollars
in Canada, which includes funding for Indigenous Peoples. He also promised to repeal the “outdated” Indian Act. Tuesday night’s town hall was hosted by the East Beach Community Association and moderated by the association’s president, Alan Burke. For full coverage of this meeting and all issues discussed, please see our story at www.beachmetro.com
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QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? I am deeply disturbed about the increase in incidents involving gunfire, and I support a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns, the weapons most commonly used in criminal shootings. I abhor the presence of weapons in a civilian population and have never yet heard a compelling argument in favour of tolerating them. But bans are not the stand-alone solution, and I am encouraged that there are ongoing studies about new ways of understanding the issue. I will support whatever new proposals seem likely to deal with the problem at its roots, including the manufacture, importation and smuggling of weaponry. I will also work to promote initiatives to combat the gun-loving culture that feasts on abuse and violence. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP?
QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? Yes, the Communist Party is campaigning on a ban on handguns and assault rifles. However, when we talk about guns and violence we need to broaden the conversation. I think Toronto is overpoliced. Our annual police budget is over a billion dollars. We need to start demilitarizing our police forces and reinvest some of those funds into training for police, more civilian oversight and Special Investigation Units. Furthermore we need to seriously address the issue of hate groups being trained to use arms inside the Canadian Armed Forces.
Toronto—Danforth is a progressive riding of about 106,000, a fifth of them children, and my goal is to work feverishly to save them from the nightmarish consequences of climate collapse including scorching heat waves, flooding, heavy rain and hail, a crisis in availability of potable water, food insecurity and widespread hunger, health implications as new pathogens and pests travel north, more frequent and violent forest fires (Canada`s forests are among the world`s most vulnerable), the loss of biodiversity as our flora and fauna succumb to new conditions, the failure of traditional industries such as agriculture, forestry, tourism and countless others, and mass immigration from areas already rendered unliveable. Much of this has already begun and we need to focus on measures to stave off far worse manifestations of climate change. Toronto-Danforth residents understand the urgency, and the Animal Protection Party urges them to trust us with their votes. QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? The most crucial issues stem from the catastrophic climate breakdown that is already harming every living being, human and animal. In this existential emergency, we must remove all tax incentives and subsidies from animal agriculture, a primary cause of climate change, and assist farms to transition to a plant-based economy and agriculture, implement aggressive carbon pricing to encourage adoption of conservation measures, impose tariffs on goods from nations that lack it, give generous subsidies to develop and adopt alternative energy sources, end subsidies to the oil and gas sectors, and halt the expansion and construction of new pipelines. What the private sector cannot or will not do, the public sector must. And the APP would also engage in Indigenous-led conciliation that would seek not merely restorative justice but would welcome being guided by traditional knowledge about climate change including in environmental assessments, and wildlife and plants.
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QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? Canada is home to more than one nation. It is a prison house of nations, with English Canada as the chauvinistic oppressor of Indigenous nations as well as the Quebec and Acadian nations. So one important ‘national’ issue would be the sovereignty of all nations and their right to self determination (including the rights to veto resource projects, just settlements for all land claims, and to succession). There’s lots of outrage that the liberals gave 4.6 billion dollars to a Texas oil giant but what’s worse than that is how the federal government is imposing the pipeline construction with the violent force of the RCMP on nations such as the Wet’suwet’en First Nation. The NDP and Greens are also complicit in violating sovereignty with the continued construction of the Site C dam in B.C. despite opposition from Treaty 8 First Nations. A more ‘federal’ issue is pursuing a policy of peace, disarmament, and non-interference in the affairs of other states. The Communist Party is calling for a 75 per cent reduction in the military budget and for a complete withdrawal from NATO, the greatest threat to peace. Donald Trump has escalated tensions and brought the world closer to the brink of war, with staunch support from a Canadian government willing to do his bidding.
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QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? The issue I think I could have the biggest impact on in Toronto—Danforth is social services. We have seen the harsh effects of austerity and the housing bubble in our community. Schools like Eastern Commerce have closed, childcare costs are skyrocketing, programming at community centres has been rolled back, and the cost of living continues to outpace after tax wages. That’s why the Communist Party runs on a platform of expanded universal social services. Enacting a livable guaranteed annual income in conjunction with a full employment policy; expanding medicare to include pharmacare, dental, vision, long term and mental health care; building one million units of public housing alongside introducing strict rentgeared-to-income laws; expanding paid leave for new parents; and investing in cultural and leisure programs that are available and accessible to all. As an MP I would fight tooth and nail to ensure funding for social services are not cut. I would filibuster any legislation that gives funds to the military or corporations. I also pledge that the only compensation I would take is the wage that I am proposing for the federal minimum, as it is sufficient living wage; the rest I would donate to Toronto Community Housing.
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Continued from Page 8 QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? A new Conservative government will take real action to fight gang and gun violence, combat human trafficking, and tackle drug addictions and recovery. The Conservative plan for safer streets targets illegal firearms crossing the border and ending up with gangsters, while strengthening penalties to keep gang and gun criminals behind bars. A firearms ban that will do nothing to crack down on gun crime. Forcing law-abiding Canadians to follow even more laws will not reduce crime, Criminals don’t follow laws and that’s exactly why we have to target them. Our plan does the hard work of tracking down criminals and putting them behind bars where they belong so you and your family can be safe and get ahead.” QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? I feel that there is a need for a strong representation in the Federal Government to ensure an active federal participation in affordable housing and transportation. Toronto-Danforth community needs a voice that is collective and diverse and a voice that will have the courage to express its issues. QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? Affordability, environment, safety and security and lawful immigration are the main issues, and the Conservatives have best plan to deal with these issues. On affordability, Andrew Scheer has a positive vision for Canada’s economy. A Conservative government will live within our means and leave more money in your pocket. The Conservatives will scrap the carbon tax, remove the GST off home heating bills and home energy costs, make maternity benefits tax-free, rovide a universal tax cut to all hard working taxpayers, make transit passes more affordable by implementing the Green Tax Credit for Public Transit, implement a Children’s Fitness Tax Credit, implement a Children’s Arts and Learning Tax Credit, boost the Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP), help homeowners pay for energysaving renovations through the Green Homes Tax Credit. A Conservative government will introduce four new measures to make it easier for first-time home-buyers to buy a home, and we will expand the age credit, benefiting the lowest income Canadians and giving a senior couple up to $300. A Conservative government will increase the Age Credit by $1,000 per year, per senior. With this measure, an individual aged 65 and over earning up to $37,790 would receive up to $150 more per year. On the environment, the Conservatives have a real plan to protect our environment. It is built on three principles: The first is green technology, not taxes. We will invest in new technology without hiking taxes on Canadians. The second is a cleaner and greener natural environment. We’ll work to protect our air, land, water and wildlife. The last is taking the climate change fight global. Climate change is a global problem. It’s requires a global solution, and Canada has a leadership role to play. Our plan is a strong plan that builds on the Conservative legacy of protecting Canada’s natural environment, while strengthening our economy at the same time.
Continued from Page 8 QUESTION 2: Are you in favour of a national ban on semi-automatic assault rifles and handguns? Why or why not? Guns have no place in our city. I remember the responsibility I felt the first time there was a shooting after I was elected. I still feel it now. I worked on gun control legislation that included stronger background checks and better record keeping. I was surprised by the strength of the gun lobby that works against us on this issue. Community voices helped ensure a commitment for a ban on assault weapons and granting cities the power to ban handguns. I am seeking re-election in part to ensure that these promises are implemented. I recognize that a ban on guns is only one part of the solution to ending gun violence. We have to work with grassroots organizers and advocates in our communities to ensure that young people have opportunities and real, tangible reasons to turn away from gangs and violence. QUESTION 3: What do you think is the issue in your riding that you can have the most impact on if you are elected MP? Having progressive voices in government benefits cities and their communities. I continue to be committed to ensuring the federal government remains a partner for public transit and infrastructure. Living in Toronto is expensive. It can be hard to find a place to call home. We will improve the FirstTime Home Buyer Incentive, which provides up to 10 per cent off the purchase price and Liberals will increase the qualifying value in the Toronto area. We will continue to support investments in seniors and public housing. Making life more affordable in our city is a priority. Our plan includes raising the amount of income that is tax free to $15,000, increases to the Canada Child Benefit, implementing Universal Pharmacare, reducing interest on student loans, and cutting cell phone bills by 25%. These are real steps to increase the affordability of life in Toronto and grow our economy by investing in Canadians. QUESTION 4: What do you think are the two most important national issues in this election, and why are you and your party the best ones to deal with these issues? The fight against climate change is the most important issue. We have to move quickly away from our dependence on fossil fuels. Under the Harper government, scientists were not allowed to talk about climate change. We must protect and build on the progress we’ve made, including putting a price on carbon pollution, clean fuel standards, shifting away from coal fired electricity, a new environmental assessment process, and a tanker ban along the north coast of B.C. A Liberal government will legislate a zero-emissions target by 2050, as recommended by the United Nations. Combined with our plan to continue retrofitting buildings, implementing a zero emissions vehicle strategy, and investing in innovation, we can meet these targets. Liberals will also ensure energy workers will have the training needed to succeed in the clean economy. Please stand with me to keep pushing for progress for our city, our country and for climate change.
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Cross country runners from a number of local elementary schools from the Toronto District School Board participate in the Grade 1 race at Ashbridges Bay Park on Oct. 2. Though it was a wet and miserable day, the young athletes showed great spirit as they took on the tough conditions.
Ted Reeve hockey celebration featured special events THE TED Reeve Hockey Association celebrated its 65th anniversary in style last weekend. The club hosted a variety of events throughout the day at Ted Reeve Arena, including an official ceremony to mark the milestone in the afternoon. Stephen King, president of the association, dropped the puck at a ceremonial face-off in advance of a special game which saw players of differ-
A special feature at Saturday’s celebration was the display of more than 300 team photos spanning the seven decades that the Ted Reeve Hockey Association has been in existence. The photos were taped to the walls of the arena, and many people took a trip down memory lane as they walked around the rink looking at the pictures to see if they could spot themselves, family members or friends. The
club is continuing to gather team photos for further displays, and anyone who has a team pic from Ted Reeve hockey is asked to email it to tedreevehockey@gmail.com Community support has always been at the core of Ted Reeve hockey, and that goes right back to the campaign to get the rink built which began in the early 1950s. Ted Reeve Arena officially opened on Oct. 13, 1954.
Franklin to represent Canada at FIFA U-17 World Cup Continued from Page 1 High School, he made Toronto FC Academy and then the Canadian U-17 squad. Franklin is eager to represent Canada and excited to play in the opening match of the U-17 World Cup. In addition to the hot weather in Brazil, he is also
“16 POUNDS IN THE FIRST 2 WEEKS.” - Claire M. Toronto “JUST OVER 5 MONTHS AND I’M DOWN 49 POUNDS.” - Anne M. London, ON “MY PSORIASIS VANISHED IN 12 DAYS.” - David M. Bancroft, ON “I LOST 26 POUNDS IN 24 DAYS. I’M A NEW MAN.” - Arvin A. Toronto, ON
ent age groups take part. The game was part of the opening ceremonies which also featured speeches by local politicians, and a parade through the rink led by a bagpiper. King has been with Ted Reeve hockey for 45 years and spoke of the importance of the association to the East Toronto community, and how important the support of volunteers is, in advance of the puck drop.
ready for the high skill of the participants. On the Canada side, Franklin said the team is a very close group who share a passion for the game. “We are all working to put everything on the line for each other.” Franklin feels that competing on the world stage is an opportunity for Canada, mostly an underdog in men’s soccer, to showcase its reputation for producing young talent. “We have so many good players playing at all levels that when we come together to play at tournaments, we are a force.” The success of Canada in women’s soccer is a model but not the only influence for Franklin, who finds inspiration in other Canadian sports achievers, such as the phenomenal tennis player Bianca Andreescu. “I love to see Canadians win,” said Franklin. While waiting for the kickoff in Brazil and perhaps for the first soccer world title for Canada, Franklin dreams of
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Kobe Franklin seen here in action with the Canadian U-17 team which will be taking part in this month’s FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil. furthering his career playing professionally in European leagues. Soccer stars like Messi, Mbappé, and Neymar are among those who help him to keep his dreams alive. “They are such a joy to
watch and are like magicians with the ball.” Meanwhile, Franklin has made his own magic by realizing his childhood dream of playing in the World Cup of soccer.
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GENERAL CONTRACTING
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SKYLIGHTS
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Michael Garron Hospital recently hosted its Heart of the East Community Festival at Monarch Park. The event featured a soccer tournament at Monarch Park stadium and also a fair in Monarch Park. The Kick the Stigma soccer tourney helped raise funds for the hospital’s mental health facilities.
PHOTO: ALAN SHACKLETON
Bridge educator and author Audrey Grant gave a seminar at Corpus Chirsti Catholic Church in the Beach recently. The event was hosted by the Toronto East Bridge Club, which is based out of the Beach, and was extremely well attended by players looking to pick up tips from Grant’s expert teaching. Grant is a member of both the American Bridge Hall of Fame and the Canadian Bridge Hall of Fame. Anyone who is interested in playing bridge and becoming a member of the Toronto East club is asked to please contact the club at www.torontoeastbridgeclub.com
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Mary Fran McQuade is a local writer specializing in gardening and lifestyle
Did you think of your garden during your Thanksgiving celebrations? I’m pretty sure my vegetable gardening friends did. They’ve been posting photos of their luscious tomatoes, crisp green beans, and brilliant orange carrots for weeks now. And my turkey stuffing wouldn’t taste right without its sage and parsley cut fresh from my garden every year. For a gardener, though, there’s much more than food to give thanks for. Friendships grow in a garden I’m thankful for the many friends that gardening has brought to me. Gardeners can talk about gardening nearly as long as sports fans can go on about their favourite teams. “What do you think about ajuga
as a groundcover?” “When should I plant my new redbud?” “How do you get rid of slugs?” “What can I do about those $%/! racoons that tear up my lawn?” I’m also thankful for the plants that my friends generously share with me and with others. When you finally find something that’s happy in your garden, you’ll soon wind up with more of it than you have room for. (My annual spring Rudbeckia giveaway is always a popular event.) And if you start things from seed, you may well have so many tiny plants that, like kittens, you have to find new homes for them. The many bees and butterflies that floated all over Toronto this year also made me grateful. We’ve been hearing for years about the decline of Monarchs, native bees and honeybees, but it looks like that’s turned around, judging by all the beautiful polli-
nators that flew through the Beach this summer. Pollinator plants support life For all those bees and butterflies, you can thank the many pollinator plants that people have been adding to their gardens. Who would have thought, a few years ago, to see milkweed, goldenrod and field asters rubbing shoulders – uh, leaves – with more civilized flowers like roses and lilies? City gardens, in fact, are now becoming better sources of food than country fields for those beloved flying critters. But even with the trend to native plants, I’m still happy and grateful for the two or three shrub roses that burst into bloom and spread their scent to my front porch periodically. They’re varieties that don’t flower constantly throughout spring and summer, but they’re also tough plants that can get along pretty well on their own.
I don’t have to fuss over them with rose food and bug sprays. I’m even thankful for those old-fashioned vigorous perennials and flowering shrubs that return so reliably year after year. The forsythia, lilac and spireas can be a bit of a pain to cut back after they flower, but their splash of colour always brings me joy after the long, dark winter. And hydrangeas – did I mention hydrangeas? The fluffy pink and blue ones are impressive, but I’m charmed by and grateful for the varieties that have delicate “lacecap” flowers, which look like bits of pastel lace draped here and there among the leaves. Dear old Annabelle, the one you can count on to sprout madly every spring, is another one that I cherish (partly because it was discovered in 1910 near the town where I was born). Clouds and rain are a gift
too Though most of us dream of sunny hours full of flowers, I’m also deeply grateful for the cloudy days that let me get through the hard work of pruning, weeding and planting without fainting in the hot sun. It’s better to put new plants in the ground on overcast days, too, so they have some time to get over the shock of being transplanted. And one of the secrets of good garden photography is that colours are more saturated when they’re not in bright sun. Finally, I’m even thankful for those rainy days when I can’t spend time in the garden. A long, steady rain saves me hours of watering my thirsty gang of green things. It soaks our dry, sandy Beach soil and helps my water bill, too. Best of all, I can sit back and relax on the porch without feeling at all guilty.
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