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Garbage accumulates in the Don River, the site where a report was released by Environmental Defence on how to fight plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.

Polluted Don River the backdrop to release of report on Great Lakes garbage JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com

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There’s an alarming concentration of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes – enough to rival

the Great Pacific Garbage Patch – and concrete steps must be taken now to address it.

That was the message Environmental Defence (ED) shared during a recent media

event in the port lands where the organization’s new report, Turning the Plastic Tide: How to Protect the Great Lakes and Fight Plastic Pollution, was launched.

This location was especially apt for the press conference as bits of plastic waste tend to accumulate in the Keating Channel where it meets the Don River. >>>ENVIRONMENTAL, page 3

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The annual Environment Day in Ward 32 is set for Thursday, May 19.

Hosted by Beaches-East York Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, the event will be held in the parking lot at Ted Reeve Arena, 175 Main St. at Gerrard Street East, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Community Environment Days aim to reduce the amount of reusable, recyclable and household hazardous waste going into landfill. They provide residents with a convenient place to drop off reusable and recyclable items like clothing, small appliances, non-perishable food, and electronics, among other things.

People can also drop off household hazardous waste for safe disposal. This year’s event will once again include shredding services.

Environmental groups are welcome to have a table.

Email McMahon’s office at councillor_mcmahon@toronto. ca for details. For more information, call 311 or visit www. toronto.ca/environment_days OUT FARMERS’ MARKET IN LESLIEVILLE ◗CHECK

The Leslieville Farmers’ Market opens for the season on Sunday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Jonathan Ashbridge Park There will be music, special guiests and activities for children.For details, visit http:// leslievillemarket.com

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Toronto Tabla Ensemble marks 25-year Celebration of life milestone with Harbourfront concerts for Marilyn Ullrich Tabla group based on Gerrard Street JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com The Toronto Tabla Ensemble, which has made its home base in the heart of Little India since the end of 2014, will be celebrating its 25th anniversary with two shows at Harbourfront Centre’s Brigantine Room.

Titled The Next 25 Years, the concerts will take place Saturday, May 14 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 at 3 p.m.

“Our 25th anniversary show is about the next 25 years. I

could have invited back past guests and collaborators but I really wanted to focus on the youth,” said veteran tabla master Ritesh Das, artistic director and founder of the ensemble, during a recent interview with Metroland Media Toronto.

“You’ll see a lot of young people on stage. I’m really happy to showcase the talent of the next generation.”

During the concerts, Das will be performing for the first time on a new electric drum instrument called a Jam Kat. He said each original piece in the shows is dedicated to those who have helped the not-for-profit organization reach this special milestone.

Das also noted this week-

end’s performances will serve as a launching point for an exciting year to come as Canada celebrates its 150th birthday in 2017.

“We’ve got some big shows in the works,” he said.

When not performing or composing, Das said he loves teaching others to play the tabla and other South Asian percussion instruments.

Toronto Tabla Ensemble offers lessons in east-end Toronto (at the ensemble’s main location on Gerrard Street East), Mississauga and Scarborough.

Visit www.torontotabla. com for more information. master up for toronto arts award wtabla

On another note, Das was recently nominated for a 2016

Roy Thomson Hall Award of Recognition from the Toronto Arts Foundation, a charitable organization that encourages artistic excellence and increases access to the arts in the City of Toronto through private sector investment.

This award is presented to an individual, ensemble or organization to recognize creative, performing, administrative, volunteer or philanthropic contributions to Toronto’s musical life.

Das will find out if he’s the winner on Thursday, May 26 at the 11th annual Mayor’s Arts Lunch, which brings together leaders of the arts, government and business to celebrate the benefits that the artistic community and their benefactors bring to the life of Toronto.

Environmental Defence offers ways to reduce waste >>>from page 1 “(Plastic pollution) is accumulating in the Great Lakes like it’s accumulating in the (Pacific) Ocean,” said Keith Brooks, ED’s clean economy program director during his opening remarks.

“We’ve got to do more to keep the Great Lakes great.”

As part of the press conference, Grade 6 students from the nearby Voice Integrative School prepared a short presentation where they held up colourful posters and filled a large wire water bottle sculpture with plastic bottles they’d collected.

Toronto-Centre MPP Glen

Murray, the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change, was also in attendance.

He said in Ontario there are three pieces of legislation in the works to help protect the Great Lakes: the Great Lakes Protection Act, the Waste Free Ontario and Circular Economy Act, and the Low Carbon Economy Bill.

“There’s a lot of legislation in Ontario to address this kind of concern,” Murray assured those in attendance, urging the young people there to continue making their voices heard.

Natalija Fisher,

Environmental Defence’s water program manager, spoke about the report’s plan to help reduce plastic pollution in the Great Lakes by making polluters pay, charging a fair price for industrial water use, and protecting the Great Lakes for current and future generations.

Ontario is one of two provinces in Canada that does not have a deposit return program for single-use plastic bottled and as a result, more than a billion bottles are not recycled each year in Ontario.

“We can and must do better,” said Fisher. “It’s time to turn the plastic tide.”

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Students from the Voice Integrative School made a presentation at the release of a report on plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.

Beach resident killed when vehicle crashed through dance studio window The life of Marilyn Ullrich will be celebrated with a memorial on Saturday, May 28 at Community Centre 55 (CC55), 97 Main St. at Swanwick Ave. The gathering will run from 2 to 5 p.m. All well-wishers are welcome.

Ullrich, a 30-year east-end resident, died on Tuesday, May 3 when an SUV driven by a 65-year-old woman, who is believed to be her friend, crashed through the front window of Bold Steps Dance Studio on Spruce Hill Road, just north of Queen Street East.

Two others were injured in the spectacular crash, which happened shortly before a 10 a.m. dance class was set to begin.

At this point, there is no determination on charges being laid against the driver.

In the days since the accident, many people have stopped by the local dance studio to pay their respects.

Ullrich, 68, was a well-loved and well-known community member who supported events and initiatives at Stephenson Park, near Danforth Avenue and Main Street.

She was also part of the seniors program at CC55 and volunteered at the community centre.

Ullrich, a retired medical administrator, is survived by her husband, Thomas, and sons, Douglas and Richard,

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daughter-in-law Brittan, grandsons Thomas and Charlie, her mother, Thelma Patterson, sister, Barb, and brother-in-law, John Roberts, and many loved ones and friends.

Visitation for Ullrich will be held at the Trull Funeral Home, 1111 Danforth Ave., just west of Greenwood Avenue, today from 5 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, Ullrich’s family is asking donations be made to Community Centre 55’s Share-A-Christmas Teen Angel Program, which was close to her heart. Call 416691-1113 for more information.

A private family interment for Ullrich will be held at Nipissing Union Cemetery.

Ullrich’s family is originally from there and Nipissing is near the family’s cottage.

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Bowmore students to show their support for Fort McMurray victims in Friday walk Bowmore Road Junior and Senior Public School students are doing their part to help those impacted by the devastating wildfires in Fort

McMurray, Alberta.

On Friday starting at 12:45 p.m., students from the eastend school will dressed all in white as they do a support

walk around the school.

Each classroom has been given a Bristol board with a big bubble letter on it. These boards will be

laid out on the back pavement at the school to spell #BowmoreBacksFortMac! After the walk, everyone will gather around the banner and

a school photographer will snap a picture from the roof.

Students will also be making a monetary contribution.

For the past week, they’ve

been bringing in change to donate.

Parents and the public are welcome to attend. Call 416393-9450 for information.

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Go top speed on cycling plan T he 10-year cycling plan proposed by the city this week that could see hundreds of kilometres of cycling infrastructure built is certainly ambitious and one that is worth going after in an expeditious manner.

The plan is large in scale featuring 525 kilometres of new infrastructure with bike lanes and cycle tracks proposed in neighbourhoods across the entire city.

This should generate excitement as there seems to be a city-building opportunity here with feasibility studies planned on some of Toronto’s major street corridors including Yonge Street from Front Street to Steeles Avenue, along Bloor Street from Dundas Street West to Sherbourne Street, and Danforth Avenue from Broadview Avenue to Kingston Road.

Like public transit, this plan has the potential of connecting and moving Toronto residents by providing more travel alternatives especially for those living in the our view edges of the city where affordable transportation options are Network of woefully lacking.

Building a connected network bike lanes will of bike lanes throughout the connect city city could also encourage more people to ride their bicycles on safer, designated routes.

The benefits of doing so are many, such as helping reduce traffic gridlock, promoting a healthier lifestyle, and decreasing the number of cycling fatalities.

The timing also seems right with growing support from cycling advocates as well as the political will to take action on these issues. Last week’s approval by Toronto Council for a pilot project to put separated bicycle lanes on Bloor Street is a good start.

Of course, an ambitious plan like this has financial implications with the city recommending five levels of funding starting from $8 million a year that would allow for design and delivery of 27 per cent of the proposed projects, and $12 million a year to see half the projects go ahead.

But this shouldn’t be done piecemeal and spending $20 million a year to complete the whole project in 10 years is warranted.

With careful planning, community consultation, and financial accountability, the plan should proceed forward as soon as possible. Any delays in implementation could see costs rise and leave Toronto further behind other major cities when it comes to transportation infrastructure.

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Cabbies and left-wing councillors lose in Uber debate Last week’s vote on Uber at Toronto City Council did undeniable harm to two very vulnerable groups in our city.

Taxi drivers form one of those groups. The suite of amendments moved

by Mayor John Tory and approved by a solid majority of Toronto councillors makes the lives of drivers who don’t own their own plates undeniably worse.

Licenced taxi drivers come away from the debate with less stable income, in a position that makes it virtually impossible to compete with a potential flood of Uber-X cars and drivers.

And then there is that other vulnerable group – one that’s not vulnerable economically or socially perhaps, but is practically an endangered species in the political ecology of Toronto City Hall: Toronto’s small but vocal group of left-wing councillors.

Tory left them gasping

david nickle the city in disbelief, after he abandoned a long negotiation with them to come up with a more progressive and taxi driver-friendly set of amendments, to make a sharp turn to the right and champion a very different, very Uber-friendly set of amendments.

Those amendments mollified some of the bigger voices on the right – notably Giorgio Mammoliti and Jim Karygiannis.

But they left the leadership on the left – Janet Davis, Gord Perks, Deputy Mayor Pam McConnell – seething more than usual.

The negotiations had been long, and the left went into the May council meeting thinking they had a deal.

The reversal was a clear indication that the left could count on no reli-

able negotiations with the mayor’s office, so there was no point in trying.

None of this should concern Tory much.

While it’s true he has promised to bring Toronto Council together in a way that no other mayor has, the reality is that Tory does not really need to do so in order to govern.

His natural allies, council’s centrists and right wing, will support him on most matters.

If the mayor wants to put policy in place that strays to the left, he can rely on council’s left without a thought. Is the left going to vote against bike lanes, public housing dollars, public health matters?

Given that Tory’s mandate seems to be based on offering comfort to voters of nearly every political persuasion, will the left really be able to bring forward a credible, winning mayoral candidate in 2018?

Council’s left wing meanwhile, is in a corner.

Unless a Bernie Sanders municipal figure emerges very soon, there is very little that a left-leaning councillor can do to harm Tory politically, particularly as Tory is far more likely to face a strong challenger from the right.

And as was demonstrated last week, there is scarcely more that left-wing councillors can accomplish in working with Tory and his staff.

They can vote for policies they agree with, of course, but influence them? Put a mark on them?

Well they can certainly try – if, that is, they can put from their minds the May 2016 council meeting, when they and Toronto’s cab drivers both lost it all.

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Bronwyn Dalziel, a longtime volunteer at the park’s migratory bird banding station, was killed March 27 in an automobile collision.

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“Bronwyn would have been front and centre at the Spring Bird Festival,” said Ralph Toninger, manager of Tommy Thompson Park and manager of restoration projects for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.

“She would be running programs at the bird research station, helping with social media and doing data analysis. Her dedication was incredible.”

Dalziel became interested in birds when she was 12 years old, said Catherine.

“We had a bird feeder at home and it piqued her interest in exploring birds further,” she said.

Toninger said everyone at the research station is upset

by Dalziel’s death.

“It leaves an emotional hole in the lab. We are struggling with her absence,” Toninger said.

“She did everything. She was a super volunteer. She kept records, hosted tours, and shared her knowledge with visitors.”

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Limited free parking is available on Unwin Avenue, Leslie Street, and in the park’s parking lot.

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Tommy Thompson Park, the largest green space in the city and a popular stopping point for more than 300 bird species, is at 1 Leslie St., at Unwin Avenue in the port lands.

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This year’s free-of-charge event, the 16th annual, will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hosted by the Toronto and Region Conservation, the Spring Bird Festival at Tommy Thompson Park, also known as the Leslie Street Spit, celebrates the phenomenon of bird migration, while marking International Migratory Bird Day and highlighting the importance of bird conservation.

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visits Riverdale Library wAuthor/playwright Canadian author/playwright Marty Chan will be paying a visit to Toronto’s east end for the 39th annual Canadian Children’s Book Week, which runs May 7 to 14.

Chan, who lives in Edmonton, Alberta, will be at Riverdale Library, 370 Broadview Ave. at Gerrard Street East, on Friday at 1:30 p.m.

For details, call 416-393-7720.

will include music by the Emily Steinwall jazz quartet, a cash bar, and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. It will run from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen St. E., just east of Broadview Avenue.

Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Proceeds will support children’s programming at the community centre.

Call 416-392-6810 or email info@ralphthornton.org for tickets or information.

fundraiser for kids from Attawapiskat wbeach lunch and learn about housing waffordable The Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd. at Lee Avenue, is hosting a bake sale and silent auction fundraiser for the children of Attawapiskat on Saturday.

The event will get underway at 9 a.m.

The community centre is also starting a pen pal program for kids from Attawapiskat. Those interested in taking part are asked to bring a written letter for kids between nine and 17 years old.

Donations of baked good as well as items for the silent auction are needed. Anyone with questions should email Gaby at gabyluisuzie@gmail.com or call 416-371-1756. out 55 Division’s community fair wCheck

Officers from 55 Division will be holding their Police Week Community Fair Saturday at Withrow Park, 725 Logan Ave, just south of Danforth Avenue.

This year’s event, which will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., will include a barbecue, police vehicles, music, and bike safety demos. It will also feature a children’s challenge and a bike rodeo. Don’t forget to bring your bike.

The 55 Division Police Week Community Fair is a rain-orshine event. Admission is free.

For details, call 416-808-5500.

Abbey boosts children’s programming wThornton

Thornton Abbey, a 1920s-themed fundraising reception and silent auction for Riverside’s Ralph Thornton Centre, is set to take place on Saturday.

The event, which marks the 102nd anniversary of the laying of the cornerstone of the iconic building,

Beach United Church will be hosting a lunch and learn session on affordable housing after its 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday.

Beaches-East York Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon along with Martin Blake, vice-president of the Daniels Corporation, will be the featured guests.

Beach United Church is at 140 Wineva Ave., just north of Queen Street East.

For details, call 416-691-8082. for kids with ties to LGBTQ+ community wcamp

Registration is open for RAC Camp, a free adventure camp at Riverside’s Ralph Thornton Centre.

Children aged six to 12 who identify with or have families associated with the LGBTQ+ community have until Sunday, May 15 at 11:59 p.m. to sign up online at www.ralphthornton.org or at the centre’s third floor reception.

Applications can also be faxed to 416-392-0025 or emailed to info@ ralphthornton.org The Ralph Thornton Centre is at 765 Queen St. E. Refugee group shares newcomers’ stories Refugee Voices: Stories of Struggle and Success is set to take place Monday in the Upper Beach.

Sponsored by the East End Refugee Committee, a group of faith communities that has been sponsoring refugees since 1995, the event will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. at

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All are welcome to come hear stories of challenges and triumphs from four new Canadians who have settled in Canada over the last two decades. A questionand-answer period will follow the presentations.

Admission is by freewill offering but donations to EERC are appreciated. Receipts will be issued for donations over $20.

Call 416-699-6091 for details.

Society hosts talk at Beaches Library wHistorical

The Beach and East Toronto Historical Society is hosting a talk

by Camille Bégin, co-ordinator of Heritage Toronto’s Historic Plaques and Markers program, on Tuesday.

The presentation will be held at the Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E. at Lee Avenue, from 7 to 8:15 p.m.

All are welcome. Call 416-3937703 for more information.

Friday art show in support of Riverdale Housing Action Group Riverdale Housing Animation Programs (RHAP) is presenting its sixth annual Art of Community fundraiser on Friday.

The community art and entertainment show will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Baron Byng Beaches Branch 1/42, at 243 Coxwell Ave. at Gerrard Street East, from 7 to 10 p.m.

All art on display will be available for sale.

Entertainment will include belly dancers, comedians, musicians, magicians, and more. This year’s event will also include raffles, door prizes, a silent auction, and a 50/50 draw.

Admission costs $10 for student and $20 for adults.

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eh List Author Reading Series: Edward Riche WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Beaches Library, 2161 Queen St. E. CONTACT: 416-3937703 COST: Free Award-winning author, producer, and film maker Edward Rich’s latest comic novel is ‘Today I Learned It Was You.’ Book signing to follow.

w Thursday, May 19 An Evening with Tanis Rideout

WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

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During this study, we will be reviewing existing waterfront transit, previously planned transit initiatives, and current and future transit needs.

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CELEBRATION: Woodward Avenue (Queen and Coxwell) McDonald’s general manager Brendan McCarville, far left, and Justin Van Dette, centre of the Michael Garron Hospital Foundation, take part in a celebration during McHappy Day last Wednesday at the restaurant. Since 2005, McHappy Day at McDonald’s restaurants in east Toronto has raised more than $120,000 for children’s causes at Michael Garron Hospital (formerly Toronto East General Hospital). This year, more than 70 volunteers, including Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders, Beaches-East York MPP Arthur Potts, and Toronto-Danforth Councillor Mary Fragedakis were at 10 McDonald’s in east Toronto that were holding McHappy Days in support of the hospital.

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