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‘In Flanders fields the poppies blow, Between the crosses, row on row...’ ~ by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, May 1915 McCrae, a Canadian soldier, gave a voice to those who sacrificed their lives in the First World War, and his poem continues to be part of Nov. 11th Remembrance Day ceremonies
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JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com Remembrance Day has special meaning for Const. Nicole Bailey, a police officer with 55 Division’s community response unit. On Nov. 11, 2010, Bailey was in the midst of a nine-month mission in Afghanistan with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s (RCMP) International Peace Operations Branch. Taking part in a solemn Remembrance Day ceremony in a war zone is an experience she said she’ll never forget. “It was pretty surreal to be in Afghanistan on Remembrance Day and hear the Black Hawks flying overhead as I stood at attention,” said Bailey, who, prior to becoming a police office 11 years ago, served for four years as an army reservist with the Royal Hamilton Light infantry. “It was so motivating. I felt a real sense of pride.” Bailey, who grew up in Caledonia, Ontario, moved to the city when she was hired by the Toronto Police Service more than a decade ago. She had always wanted to serve her country overseas and always wondered what it would be like to experience a war zone. Her nine-month mission, which lasted from September 2010 to June 2011, was her chance to do just that. “It was a very rewarding experience,” said Bailey, who said she wouldn’t think twice about taking part in another comparable assignment. Bailey had three main roles in her time in the Middle East: helped train/mentor Afghan women in policing; served as an intelligence liaison between the Canadian and American military and the Afghani police force; and worked as an administrative officer for the civilian police force, which at that point was manned by Canadians. Stationed at Camp Nathan Smith in Kandahar City, Bailey also helped with the training and mentoring of Afghani male police officers. >>>HONOURING, page 3 The Beach-Riverdale Mirror - A Metroland Community Newspaper
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The G errard India Bazaar Business Improvement Area will celebrate Diwali, The Festival of Lights, with two days of fun for the whole family on Saturday and Sunday. The Hindu New Year ‘mela’ or fair will run daily from noon to 10 p.m. along Gerrard Street East from Coxwell to Greenwood avenues. The event includes music, dancing and cultural activities as well as a sidewalk sale. In addition, the completion of a colourful block-long mural will be celebrated this weekend as part of the Diwali fair. The Riverdale Hub, a non-profit organization that promotes community economic development through social enterprises, transformative art and community-based revitalization projects, spearheaded the GerrarART Project, which is the largest continuous street mural of its kind in Toronto. The mural project, whose design is influenced by the South Asian heritage of many of the area’s merchants and includes Islamic calligraphy and iconic images typically associated with henna designs, was made possible through a $17,000 grant from StreetARToronto, the City of Toronto’s graffiti transformation program. Dulux Paint donated all of the paint. The inclusive piece, which spans the street from 1322 to 1330 Gerrard St. E., also features colours, images and symbols, such as fish and bamboo, representative of some of the Chinese retailers along the strip. The goal of the public art initiative – which also includes a tile art piece of the Riverdale Hub’s new logo by mosaic artist Anna Camilleri outside its home at 1326 Gerrard St. E. – is to revitalize the Little India neighbourhood. A team of students from OCAD University is involved in the project exploring landscaping possibilities for the two ends of the block at Glenside Avenue and Highfield Road. For more details, visit www.riverdalehub.ca. Visit www.gerrardindiabazaar.com for more information about the Diwali fair. ~ Joanna Lavoie
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Honouring those who served today and in the past >>>from page 1 Working in a modern war zone, especially one as volatile as Afghanistan, is something Bailey struggled to find the words to describe. “The danger is different (than it was during the two world wars),” she said, pointing to how technological advances have changed the way wars are fought. “It’s very unpredictable. In Afghanistan, the enemy doesn’t necessarily stand out as the enemy. It could be children or local people hired by the Taliban.”
and those who have lost their lives because of war. I just couldn’t imagine being at war during that time,” she said. “I also think of all the families of the soldiers who have fallen.” HONOURED
REMEMBERING For the past few years, Bailey has attended a Remembrance Day ceremony in East York. Inevitably, her experiences overseas come to mind on that day as do the many women she met in the embattled nation, including one who has since been murdered. Bailey also said Remembrance
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women who served during the two world wars. “I think about all of the vets
Bailey was recently honoured for the critical role she played in training policewomen in Afghanistan with the 2012 International Association of Women Police Mentoring Award. The Ontario Women in Law Enforcement nominated her for the prestigious honour. For her service in Afghanistan, she also received an Operational Support Medal, an honour bestowed upon Canadian military personnel, civilians under the authority of the Canadian Forces, members of allied forces integrated within the Canadian Forces, as well as to Canadian police officers who have taken part in important missions overseas.
Leslie Street Spit upgrades include new structures, shoreline improvements JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com The Leslie Street Spit, formally known as Tommy Thompson Park, has received an $8 million upgrade. The sustainable infrastructure improvements, which include enhancements to the park’s natural areas, infrastructure and trails, were made possible through a partnership between Waterfront Toronto and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). The upgrades began in 2006 and were completed this summer. Specifically, they include three new structures inside Tommy Thompson Park. At the entrance, there’s a new parking lot and an interpretive area/ staff booth where people can get information about the park and where visitors can get picked up or dropped off by a shuttle. This building, which will be ready for staff to move in to this spring, features an amphitheatre area at the back. About halfway in, there’s a new adaptable environmental shelter and washroom facility at a land-
locked body of water called Cell 1, which was previously used as a confined disposal facility for materials dredged from the Keating Channel and the Lower Don River. Filled to capacity in 1985 and capped with a thick layer of clay that locks in the dredged materials, this pond is now a new natural wetland for a range of plant and animal species. This unique building is completely sunk into the ground in order to focus on the park’s urban wilderness. “It’s an outdoor classroom for groups. There’s locked storage space for their bags and belongings and two washrooms,” said Andrea Chreston, an environmental technologist with the TRCA, during a recent tour of Tommy Thompson Park. Thirdly, the park is home to a new ecological research station/interpretative area – a loft-like structure where bird banding and research takes place. Previously, this type of work was done in a “glorified” garden shed, Chreston said. “There’s now enough space for four bird banders at any given time,” she said, noting the space is four
Remembrance Day will be observed in the city’s east end with two ceremonies – Malvern Collegiate Institute and Kew Gardens. The annual Remembrance Day assembly at Malvern Collegiate, 55 Malvern Ave. at Swanwick Avenue, is set for tomorrow. The theme of this year’s ceremony is ‘Respect for Veterans’ and will focus on surviving Canadian veterans as well as those from Malvern CI and the Beach community. The senior students’ assembly, which is open to the public, will run from 9:30 to 10:35 a.m. Afterwards, there will be an informal luncheon and moment of silence at 11 a.m. Guests are asked to contact the school in advance by emailing Line.Pinard@tdsb.on.ca or Mike. Izzo@tdsb.on.ca or by calling 416393-1480. East-end residents are also invited to honour the sacrifices of those who fought for freedom at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the Kew Gardens Cenotaph, which is along Queen Street East at Bellefair Avenue. The Sunday, Nov. 11 memorial is scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m.
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times as large as it used to be. All buildings are made of durable COR-TEN steel, which isn’t easily vandalized or destroyed by fire, and feature an industrial esthetic that blends well with the site, Chreston said. Aside from the new structures, the $8 million investment also included habitat restoration including new and enhanced shorelines and improved coastal wetland communities where fish, birds and amphibians can thrive.
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The TRCA also did several tree plantings throughout the site as well as meadow enhancements, which included planting native grasses and wildflowers to enhance the habitat for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. These new ecosystems on the site are now developing and evolve on their own naturally, she explained, adding the overall aim of the upgrades are to make Tommy Thompson Park look more like a >>>GRAND, page 18
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St. Barnabas Church is hosting a concert of secular and sacred music Sunday at 4 p.m. in honour of Remembrance Day. Titled Remembering, the concert features music from Canada, England, Wales and Scotland. Special guest is internationally known piper Rob Crabtree who will perform several tunes. The concert also features the church’s choir and soloists. There will be some audience participation, with songs such as, It’s a Long Way to Tipperary and a couple of others. The poems In Flanders Fields and Call to Remembrance will also be read. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. There will be a sherry reception following the concert. St. Barnabas Church, 361 Danforth Ave., is two blocks east of Broadview Avenue. Call 416-463-1344 for more information about this concert and for tickets.
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s recognition of our veterans a case of ‘out of sight, out of mind’? It shouldn’t be, but it’s a question worth asking. When it comes to Remembrance Day observance, there has been a noticeable shift in recent years. And it’s an inevitable one. Fewer and fewer veterans from earlier conflicts such as the Second World War and the Korean War are with us. Given the passage of time, there is always a risk of the importance of such observances being diluted for the next generation. This can’t happen. Too much has been sacrificed. But with the ongoing conflict in Afghanistan, in which Canadians are playing and have played a significant role, we have fresh, contemporary examples of the struggles our veterans endure – both during and after they serve. There is greater public awareness of post-battlefield conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), that our veterans must our view cope with. The good news is Canadians Do more to do have strong opinions on help all who these issues. A recent Nanos survey says 94 per cent of serve Canada Canadians believe Canadians have an obligation to ensure modern veterans find meaningful employment after they’ve finished their service. Another 88.9 per cent believe that all veterans, whenever and wherever they served, should be honoured on Remembrance Day, even though 82.1 per cent of Canadians think primarily of veterans of the First and Second World War. And, 51.8 per cent believe the support veterans receive for conditions such as PTSD is inadequate. The survey was released by Commissionaires, an organization dedicated to ensuring “meaningful employment opportunities” for former members of the Canadian Forces and other organizations dedicated to safety and security. Issues such as employment opportunities for veterans aren’t necessarily front of mind. But they must be part of a growing realization that any investment in our country’s defence budget must take into greater consideration the effects – physical, mental, psychological – on those who serve our country. The survey results suggest we value the contributions of our veterans and believe more should be done for them. That’s good. Getting our voices heard to enable meaningful change for our modern veterans is the next step. Reach out to your MP to make it known how you feel. While always remembering the sacrifices of the past, we must also ensure ongoing, stable support for our modern veterans.
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Re:‘Rising fees impact youth sports,’ Special Report, Oct. 25. The politicians who have been elected to council and the Toronto District School Board would have us believe there is no money available to make these community resources available for the people of Toronto. They want us to believe that individual users and teams will have to pay more to use our public facilities. That is not true. The money to make public facilities available for free, or at reasonable rates, is available in Toronto. If we want to continue to have healthy communities all across Toronto, the people of Toronto will have to speak up so politicians do not allocate our community resources only to those who have the ability to pay their ever increasing fees. We are a city that has been blessed with many public facilities. Let’s not make these available only to the highest bidder. Allan Baker
Love of football hurting Mayor Rob Ford Is it fair to say we’re into a crisis of confidence in big municipal government in eastern Canada? Or if not government, then mayors? Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay lent some truth to this this week when he quit his job over allegations of corruption within his party – allegations he firmly denies. And here in Toronto ... well, Rob Ford’s not resigning over corruption allegations. But there are a couple of bus-loads of commuters – who stood out in the rain last Thursday after their Finch Avenue buses were rerouted to provide shelter to Ford’s football team – who probably wish he would step down. The question for Mayor Ford is just what job he should quit. And really, the best thing
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that he could do is follow Tremblay’s example – and quit coaching football. As absurd as it sounds, really the gridiron has been the root of much of Mayor Ford’s undoing. While in interviews, he’s claimed the biggest problems in his first two years have to do with reading and talking on the phone while driving – the biggest problem has been what also seems to be his greatest love. Pending a judge’s ruling, the mayor could lose his job over the way he comported himself around his
football charity. In the meantime, it’s made him into a truant at council, as he leaves to coach his team at Etobicoke’s Don Bosco Catholic Secondary School while council and his committee deal with key city business. And now, this business with the TTC buses that were re-routed. As I write this, it’s unclear how exactly passengers ended up being ordered off the buses so they could be re-routed. Ford says he didn’t do it. But it becomes a matter of appearances. Ford has shown in all sorts of ways that his team is a priority for him. At times, it seems as though it’s a bigger priority than his constituents. It may well be that this isn’t so.
But it also shouldn’t appear so. That is something Tremblay understood as he resigned from office. Mayor Ford shouldn’t resign from office over his love of football. But he should recognize it has become more than a distraction from his day job. It has cumulatively destroyed confidence in his office. Football has been a demanding mistress for Mayor Ford, and he needs to call it off – and renew his vows with the Torontonians who elected him. n David Nickle is the Mirror’s City Hall columnist. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at dnickle@insidetoronto.com
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It’s Happening Craft Fair WHEN: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Corpus Christi Church, 16 Lockwood Rd. Craft Fair at Corpus Christi Church today and tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Handmade crafts, baby and children’s clothes, knits, quilts, preserves, handmade cards, toys, Christmas decorations, baking, raffles and the famous Cafe. Free parking. Christmas Bazaar WHEN: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Kingston Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. CONTACT: 416-699-6091, Jewelry, preserves/baking, collectibles, books, tea room, draw. Children’s fun fair from noon to 3 p.m. Details at www.kruc.ca or call 416-699-6091. FUNdraiser WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 79 Hiawatha Rd. CONTACT: 416-686-6809 Neighbourhood Unitarian Universalist Congregation Country & Western Rockin’ FUNdraiser with silent auction, hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Music by “Rockabilly King” Alistair Christl and The Neighbourhood Spirit Choir. Tickets $25. Cash or cheques for silent auction items. Proceeds in support of greening the neighbourhood, children and youth programs. Free parking available.
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Road United Church, 975 Kingston Rd. COST: $20, $10 for students, free those 12 and under Featuring trumpeter James Gardiner of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and pianist/organist Eric Mackeracher, the concert takes place at 1:30 p.m. Visit www.kruc.ca or call 416-699-6091.
are needed for a variety of roles. Contact outofthecold.beach@gmail.com or call 416-690-2339. The program takes place Mondays at St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave.
Foot care clinic WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. CONTACT: Evonne, 416-691-1113 COST: $20 Call to book an appointment.
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Annual general meeting WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Beaches Recreation Centre, 6 Williamson Rd. CONTACT: springsprint@hotmail.ca COST: Free Beaches Recreation Centre Advisory Council annual general meeting.
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Cholesterol free health talk WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Main Street Library, 137 Main St. CONTACT: Kate Whimster, 416-393-7700 to reserve COST: Free Learn the what, why, and how of cholesterol and effective strategies to achieve healthy cholesterol balance. Girl Guide Leaders Wanted The Girl Guides group in the Balmy
at the Balmy Beach Club. Visit www. torontobeachrotary.org or call Roger Cecchetto 416-415-5000 ext. 6078 Senior Lunch Bunch Senior Lunch Bunch meets at St. Aidan’s Memorial Hall, 70 Silver Birch Ave., every other Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost, $5. Transport to lunches available for a fee. Call Neighbourhood Link 416-691-7407. Lactation help La Leche League Canada, Riverdale chapter, meets 7 p.m. every third Wednesday, 715B Danforth Ave. Call Diane at 416-463-4502. Newcomer help Newcomer Outreach Program by Toronto police helps new immigrants learn about the role police play in Canadian society and services provided by police. Call 416-808-7070. Parenting workshop Parenting workshops at Applegrove Community Complex, 60 Woodfield Rd., and Daycare Connection FRC, 184 Main St., Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Call Joanne at 416-7785805, ext. 218. Helping our Babies Grow Fridays, Applegrove Community Complex, 60 Woodfield Rd., offers a free weekly drop-in session for pregnant women from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Call Farzana at 416-778-5805, ext. 212. Lunch and Fellowship Beach Interfaith Outreach Lunch and Fellowship for adults is held Monday to Friday from 11 a.m.to 1 p.m. at various locations. Call 416-691-6869.
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BALL TOSS: Molly Drew plays one of the games at the Scouts 100 year celebration in the beach Saturday at St. John’s Norway church.
Beach neighbourhood needs leaders. Training and support will be provided. Call 416-693-8414. Out of the Cold The seventh season of Out of the Cold is starting this month and volunteers
Beach Photo Club meeting Beach Photo Club meetings are held every first and third Thursday of the month from September to June at St. Aidan’s, 70 Silver Birch Ave. at 7:30 p.m. The only requisite is an interest in learning about the photographic arts. Walking group Walking Group at East End Community Health Centre, 1619 Queen St. E., meets Tuesdays from 10 to 11 a.m. To participate in the walking group, call Zari 416-778-5805, ext. 222. Children free playtime drop-in Above the Beach free playtime drop-in Tuesdays at Forward Baptist Church, 1891 Gerrard St. E. from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children to five and their caregivers. Visit www.abovethebeach.ca East Toronto Climate Action Group East Toronto Climate Action Group are citizens who are concerned about environmental issues. The group meet monthly. Visit www.etcag.org St. John’s Catholic Church Choir The group practises Thursdays from 7:30 to 9 p.m. and perform Sundays at 11 a.m. at 794 Kingston Rd. Call Paul Williams at 416-699-2518 Breakfast meeting Rotary Club of Toronto Beach holds a breakfast meeting Tuesdays at 7 a.m.
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Children’s entertainers Sharon and Lois perform The Twelve Days of Christmas during the 2010 Riverdale Share Concert at St. Barnabas Church. The pair will be performing at the 20th anniversary concert Dec. 9.
dual purpose, however, has also been to celebrate the Christmas and holiday spirit in true family fashion. The Riverdale community is known for its high concentration of artists, and they’ve lent their support to the fundraiser including Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and former Barenaked Ladies member Steven Page. Guest musicians are backed up by “the same fabulous Riverdale Share band”. While there doesn’t seem to be a shortage of local professional musicians, White said because of the job action between teachers and Queen’s Park, she still hadn’t been able to secure an elementary children’s choir. This year, as in previous years, White is holding December’s lineup close to her vest with a couple of notable exceptions. Children’s entertainers “Sharon and Lois are coming
back – Bram will be away.” And, fittingly, the founders of Riverdale Share 20 years ago – three-time June award winner and Danforth Tech grad Bill Usher and his wife (and fellow musician) Maggie Calladine – are traveling from British Columbia to perform. “And Bill is going to perform a song that he wrote in the early days of Riverdale Share for Riverdale Share. So that will be a nice thing to have.” As for the rest, “We’re trying to reach back and have some people that have performed throughout the years as opposed to newer people because it is an anniversary show,” she said. Danforth ticket locations include: The Big Carrot, 348 Danforth Ave.; It’s My Party, 423 Danforth Ave,; and Treasure Island Toys, 581 Danforth Ave. Visit www. riverdaleshare.com
Santa Claus arrives Nov. 18 Twenty-three floats, hundreds of costumed participants and live bands are some of the things people can expect when they attend the 108 annual Santa Claus Parade Nov. 18 at 12:30 at Christie Pits. The Santa Claus Parade is teaming up with the CFL this year, as the football league is celebrating the 100th Grey Cup. A CFL float will make its debut during the parade. Also new this year, for a $100 donation kids can become one of Santa’s Special Helpers. Organizers have also revived Eaton’s Santa Claus Parade colouring book from 1952, which is available online.
Santa’s float will be equipped with a Santa Cam with snapshots posted on the Santa Claus Parade website and available for print about three days after the parade. Canadian Tire launched its Red Nose Drive Nov. 2 at 30 stores across the GTA. Half the proceeds from the $2 noses will go to Jumpstart and the other half to the Santa Claus Parade. Visit www.thesantaclausparade.com
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Police hope to persuade pedestrians not to talk on cellphones or text while crossing the street as part of a weeklong safety campaign launched this week. “Even though it’s not against the law, it’s a real huge safety risk,” Sgt. Jack West said Monday. Police usually see a spike in the number of pedes-
trians struck by vehicles in November. The Step Up and Be Safe campaign, which ends Sunday, aims to prevent that. “When one pedestrian gets killed, there’s a human devastation that’s carried on,” West said. “There’s a ripple effect into the trauma room. You have families, you have friends, children. Everybody
feels the hurt, not just the deceased.” Nineteen pedestrians have died in collisions in Toronto so far this year. West suggested pedestrians wear bright clothing and cross at signalized intersections. “I think if pedestrians can have a better understanding of driver behaviour that will keep them safer,” West said.
Toronto police Sgt. Jack West stops Kira Lynn Laurin Monday after he spotted her crossing Danforth Avenue with earphones on.
“Drivers at intersections quite often are anxious: they want to make a left turn, they’re watching for the oncoming traffic, they want to beat that vehicle. They make their turn and for the very first time they see the pedestrian crossing and it’s too late.” Pedestrians should scan the intersection, watching for turning vehicles.
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Church to release new CD at fundraising concerts this weekend BRIEFS The choir at Riverdale’s Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) of Toronto will hold fundraising concerts benefitting the programs at the local church, notably its gay and lesbian refugee services, Friday and Saturday,. Ho s t e d by He a t h e r Bambrick and featuring special guest Stephanie Martin, the fundraiser takes place at
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The Ship Channel bridge on Cherry Street in the port lands will be closed to vehicle traffic for repairs starting Monday. The closure is expected to last until June. Vessels will be able to continue moving through the channel until Nov. 30. Operations will also resume in June. The bridge will remain open to pedestrians and cyclists throughout with access alternating between the east and west sides depending on construction activity. Anyone with questions can contact Pamela McDonald of the Toronto Port Authority at 416-863-2028. Those with construction-related inquiries can contact Philip Warren, the project’s coordinator, at 416263-2046.
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A neighbourhood-based, family friendly art show and sale featuring artists from the Rhodes Avenue area, will take place this weekend. The fourth annual multigenre Open Rhodes Arts Show and Sale, runs Saturday and
working in the Gerrard East/ Little India area, will begin at 7 p.m. at Lazy Daisy’s Café, 1515 Gerrard St. E. Attendees are welcome to suggest items to discuss at the meeting they feel are relevant to improving and revitalizing the neighbourhood. Visit http://on.fb.me/ SrbV3V
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Tasleem Riaz (second from left) of the Pakistani Community Centre shares her goat curry recipe with Eve-Lynn Stein, left, Karen Robbins of the Danforth Jewish Circle and Leanne O’Neil of Eastminster United Church at the multi-faith Sister to Sister Share Cooking and Dining Experience event Saturday at the Pakistani Community Centre.
Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. A raffle is set for Sunday at 6:30 p.m. Prizes will be on display throughout the event at 695 Rhodes Ave. This year, money raised by the raffle will be donated to Red Door Family Shelter. Attendees should follow the purple Open Rhodes signs. Rhodes Avenue is one
block west of Coxwell Avenue, south of Danforth Avenue. Call Jan Breuls-Dorang at 647680-5237 for details.
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We d n e s d a y m a r k s t h e Gerrard East Community Organization’s fall meeting. The gathering, which is open to everyone living and
A walk/wheel along Queen Street East focusing on accessibility is set for Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1842 Queen St. E. at Brookmount Road. The walk/wheel will proceed east along the north side of Queen Street East to Lee Avenue before crossing the road to the south side of the street and travelling west to the starting point. The goal is to draw attention to mobility issues people face in the community and to find ways to make local sidewalks safer and more accessible. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled. Call Mary-Margaret McMahon’s office at 416-3921376 to reserve.
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Research volunteers needed for potential Riverside Heritage Conservation District Plans to protect and maintain the historical buildings in Riverside’s unique commercial district are now officially moving forward.
The City of Toronto is currently working to hire a consultant to initiate a study of the many historically significant buildings that
line Queen Street East from Degrassi Street to the Don River as well as a number of others that connect to this downtown east strip.
The properties in question include 639, 641, 643, 650, 651, 653, 655, 668, 682, 684, 685, 686, 714, 716, 717.5, 718 to 725, 726, 728, 730 732, 734, 736, 738, 739 to 743, 757, 768, 777, 779, 781, 783, 785 and 790 Queen St. E. as well as 79 The Don Roadway, 4 to 12 Woodgreen Place and 1 Munro St. Volunteers needed Volunteers are also currently being recruited to help with the process, especially the research side of things. Call Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher’s office at 416-392-4060 to get involved. The overall goal is to determine if these properties should be designated as individual heritage buildings or if the whole area should become an official Heritage Conservation District (HCD), a title that allows council to protect and enhance the character of groups of properties in an area, whose character is determined by the overall heritage quality of buildings, streets and open spaces.
‘We’re just at the beginning now, but everyone’s pretty excited about it. We don’t need to lose the heritage in our city.’ - Councillor Paula Fletcher In September 2006, council authorized an HCD study for Queen Street East from the Don River to Degrassi Street but it was never undertaken despite having enough funds to cover its associated costs. Early stages At its October meeting, Toronto council voted in favour of moving forward with studying the historical significance of the St. Lawrence, King/Spadina, Garden District, Historic Yonge Street and Queen East districts. Still in the early stages, the process could take 18 to 24 months or longer to be completed. “We’re just at the beginning now, but everyone’s pretty excited about it,” said
Fletcher, who is fully supportive of ensuring the heritage character of the area as well as the city as a whole is maintained and continues to flourish. “We don’t need to lose the heritage in our city.” Working with the Riverdale Historical Society, Fletcher has pushed to have the area designated as an HCD for a number of years. “(Riverside) is the most significant commercial heritage district east of the Don River,” she said during a 2011 interview, adding an HCD is a pro-active way for the city to protect historically significant buildings when developers come forward to tear them down. “It’s an area of very active growth and there is nothing at the moment to protect all of the built form. It’s prime territory.”
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