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Christmas parade hits Kingston Road Sunday Hamper’s Santa Claus Parade, presented by Community Centre 55 (CC55) and the Kingston Road Village’s Business Association, takes place at 1 p.m. Sunday.

The route starts at Victoria Park Avenue, heads west along Kingston Road, continues north on Walter Street and Kimberley Avenue, before heading west on Swanwick Avenue and ending at CC55.

Bring a toonie in support of CC55’s Share a Christmas program.

There is no parking along the parade route.

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of Greenwood Rink, Toronto’s first and only outdoor covered rink and skating path.

The rink is at 150 Greenwood Ave., at Dundas Street.

The grand opening, which will feature a ribbon cutting, skills competition for kids and the first skate on the new rinks, takes place from noon to 1 p.m.

Contact Councillor Paula Fletcher at http://paulafletcher.ca for details.

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Local mom, artist and graphic designer Helen Billet is teaming up with her daughter Audrey, 8, and son Scott, 6, in The Pillow Project to raise money for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the Philippines Nov. 8.

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A slow killer is finding its way into the roots of Toronto’s baby elms, oaks and maple trees. It’s not the swift destruction of a hurricane, tornado or ice storm – this killer finds its origins with man’s best friend.

Trees are dying due to neighbourhood dogs pausing for a pee on their trunks, and some neighbourhood associations are taking steps to protect Toronto’s green canopy.

The City of Toronto has granted seven new trees to Merrill Bridge Road Park and six to Oakcrest Park.

In order to protect them from neighbourhood dogs, drought, and improper care, neighbours are volunteering for adopt-a-tree programs to keep them alive.

“D o g w e e s a n d n e w trees don’t really get along together,” said Christine McLean, president of the Merrill Dog Park association.

The park officially became an off-leash area in 2010, causing two of the trees that were already there to die. The trees were replaced by the city, but soon died as well.

“As dog owners we’ve got to do our part to make sure the trees survive,” McLean said.

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rounding them so the dogs are unable to access them until they mature.

“Once the trees get established they won’t be a problem,” McLean said.

She’s trying to recruit artists in the area to do something with the barricades to make them more aesthetically pleasing.

“Everyone wants more trees and forestry. We had some time and money and energy and trees so we got them,” said Councillor MaryMargaret McMahon.

She said most of the effort comes from the friends of the parks groups she’s hoping to have in every park in Ward 32, the ward she represents – 75

per cent of these parks already have friends groups.

In the meantime, dog owners and neighbours of both parks have volunteered to water the trees with hoses from their own backyards.

In April, the dog association will be investing in a hose to connect to the existing tap for the dogs, and watering the trees with that in Merrill Bridge Road Park.

The adopt-a-tree program is part of DECA (Danforth East Community Association) Tree. They attempt to educate communities on how to administer their own adopt-atree programs and keep their trees alive.

“The world seems not to realize that it’s critical to water trees the first three years after (replanting) because they’ve lost a lot of their root mass,” said Anne Howatt of DECA Tree.

“They’re not able to take up water so you have to bring water to the tree,” Howatt said.

DECA Tree was approached by the parks organizations after they had organized to put the trees in place.

“If I can get people to administer their adoption program, they’re more hands on, they’re involved, they feel like they’re a bigger part of the park,” Howatt said. “In my world you can never have too many volunteers.”

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CHRISTMAS TUNES: Members of the Malvern Collegiate Institute take part in the 109th annual Santa Claus Parade Sunday afternoon. Visit http:// bit.ly/1h0EeGx to see more photos from the Santa Claus Parade. As a reminder, Santa comes to the Beach parade at 1 p.m. Visit www.beachmirror.com or see next week’s paper for pictures from that event.

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Moss Park Hockey League shoots and scores JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com For more than 50 years, children in downtown Toronto have gotten a chance to play hockey – often for the first time – thanks to the Moss Park Hockey League (MPHL).

The league provides free ice time and equipment for children mostly from ages four to 14 who might otherwise be priced out of the sport.

The MPHL started out as an outdoor league in Moss Park in 1957, moving indoors in 1975 when Moss Park Arena was built. With more than 250 children taking part in league play this year and a waiting list beyond that, the need for such a league is evident.

MPHL Spokesperson Megan Takeda noted the league’s primary mandate has always been to offer hockey for local youth from the days when it was first set up by a group of neighbourhood parents.

“It’s here to help kids experience the game of hockey independent of their financial situation,” she said.

That means getting team sponsors to help cover some costs and taking in equipment donations to cover

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The blue team faces off against the white team in Moss Park Hockey League action earlier this month.

others. “Almost all the equipment’s donated,” Takeda said. “Kids might have to pick up a piece (of equipment) here or there – we do what we can to provide equipment for everyone but we don’t always have everything.”

She noted there is always a need for more donations, with helmets

in particularly short supply this year.

Austin Paulin, who has played in the league for the past five years, is one of the many players and volunteers who help ensure the league runs smoothly. In addition to getting ice time himself, he works as a timekeeper for other games and

Rotary TV Auction starts Friday HILARY CATON bsrm@insidetoronto.com The Metro Toronto Rotary TV Auction is celebrating its 33rd year and this time around they’ll be doing things a little differently.

“This year for the first time for people who don’t have Rogers cable it’s going to be streamed online,” said David Pyette the president of the East York Rotary Club. “That’s big for us.”

The auction goes Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight and Saturday, from 10 a.m. to midnight on Rogers TV. The auction boasts more than 900 items with a value of $200,000.

That’s the largest amount its ever had in its more than three decades, Pyette said.

And this year they’ll have one hot ticket item that was missing from last year’s line-up.

“We didn’t have Leafs tickets because of the NHL lockout,” Pyette said. There are also Raptors tickets available among many other items from theatre events to, Visa gift cards, yoga classes, household services, concert tickets and humidifiers.

“No cars, but we have a lot of household goods, jewelry.”

In its 33-year run, the auction has

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Jim Boyko, left, and Allen Meredith help sort items for the upcoming Metro Toronto Rotary TV Auction Saturday morning.

raised more than $5 million to support local charities.

Pyette is expecting to do better than last year’s total of about $95,000 this time around.

There are five rotary clubs participating in this year’s auction, East York, North Scarborough, ParkdaleHigh Park, Scarborough Twilight and Toronto Humber.

For the East York division, it will be donating its portion of the proceeds to its local organizations, which include

Toronto East General and Providence Healthcare Centre.

“We’re really excited that we can make a lot of money for charity,” Pyette said.

“I think those Leafs tickets will help, they always sell above value.”

The auction this year will also have celebrity auctioneers coming in for one-hour blocks.

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helps out with younger children in the Timbits tiny tykes games.

“I’ll help out however I can,” he said. “If they need me to run across the rink to get something, I’ll usually do it.”

Paulin, one of the few 15-yearolds to play in the league, noted he had a hard time getting a chance to play before coming across the MPHL. “I only have one arm, so a lot of leagues didn’t want to take a risk by letting me play,” he said. “I came here five years ago and I’ve been here ever since.”

Because the MPHL focuses so strongly on local youth with financial needs, it is important to keep registration mostly limited to an area bounded by Yonge Street to the west, Bloor Street/Danforth Avenue to the north and Coxwell Avenue to the east.

Takeda noted some families from outside the area have been grandfathered into the system, but the ice time is reserved almost exclusively to youngsters from downtown.

“We had families coming in from Brampton and driving in with Cadillac SUVs to play free hockey and that’s not really the point of

what we do,” she said. “It’s to serve the downtown community.”

The league was boys-only until 1985, after which it became co-ed to allow everyone to have an opportunity to play. Most of the members come from the downtown core, and many of those have never before had the opportunity to lace up a pair of skates. Fortunately, the league itself has no shortage of volunteers and fellow members willing to help out.

“Sometimes, parents will come out and get the equipment and say ‘Oh my gosh, I don’t know where any of this goes on my child,’” Takeda said. “It’s very much a community here, so if they need help, there’s always someone there who will lend a hand.”

Beatriz Hoque has had plenty of exposure to the MPHL, with three of her children coming through the system.

“I have volunteered here for years, since my oldest used to play in house league,” she said. “Now he refs here and my two younger ones come and play every Saturday.”

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Wanderlust begins today REBECCA FIELD bsrm@insidetoronto.com The Leslieville BIA is giving back to the community with the upcoming Wanderlust weekend, which kicks off the holiday season.

The newly inaugurated Leslieville BIA is taking over the seventh annual event, which takes place today until Sunday.

Each day has a different event, with specials and prizes at retail stores Thursday, Wanderlust menus at restaurants Friday, a ball hockey tournament Saturday and the annual Gnome Brunch Sunday.

“This is the first year that we have an actual BIA so now it’s opened up to all 200 members to participate if they choose to,” said Kelly Freeman of Damzels in this Dress on Queen Street.

Saturday’s ball hockey tournament is bringing in members of the non-retail businesses in the neighbourhood such as Edward Jones Investment and Telegram Prints.

Taking place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Vancouver Street, bystand-

ers are able to enter in a draw to win a pair of Leafs tickets donated

by Spring Realty at Greenwood Avenue and Queen Street. eight teams Ara Mamourian from Spring Realt, who is also on the board of the Leslieville BIA, said there are eight teams playing in the tournament.

Residents have another opportunity to participate in Wanderlust with Sunday’s Gnome Brunch.

This year, the BIA is hiding more than a dozen gnome figurines in various stores with a different letter hung around each of their necks.

People will have to unscramble the letters to create a word that they can send to the BIA for a prize.

“It’s going to be pretty cool,” Mamourian said.

“The Wanderlust event is an opportunity for all of the businesses to thank all of the people that come and shop locally all the time.”

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oronto’s reputation has certainly taken a pounding these past few weeks, with news of our mayor drawing international attention for all the wrong reasons. But that doesn’t mean we can’t try to find some bright spots in this mess.

Once the jokes and stories die down, most will have seen our city as having taken the political steps necessary to deal with the situation while respecting the democratic process.

Mayor Rob Ford is only one person in this city and, remember, he’s only one vote on council.

What about the rest of us? We know Toronto is so much more than this.

We’re a great city with lots to offer residents and visitors. It’s our home, and there couldn’t be a better time for residents to take a look at our view our positives rather than feeling sorry for the unwanted attention we’re getting.

Celebrate We just held another wonderful what’s great Santa Claus Parade last Sunday, drawing huge crowds downtown about T.O. for the 109th annual event.

Remember that it takes some 3,000 volunteers to run the parade, and make it the success it is year after year. That’s the Toronto we’re proud to live in and there’s plenty more to celebrate.

With winter approaching, local skaters can take to a number of outdoor ice rinks slated to open this weekend.

Going out and enjoying recreational activities in the city, be it taking part in other sports or simply going for a walk in a park, there’s no better way to get back in touch with your community.

We can also enjoy the coming holiday season by taking part in one of the many events set for the city.

We get the best of the best when it comes to productions such as the National Ballet of Canada’s The Nutcracker, and the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

And every neighbourhood also celebrates the season with bazaars, bake sales, performances, community and school concerts, and numerous undertakings to help those less fortunate at this time of year.

When you are talking with friends and family from afar in the coming weeks, tell them the good things about your city. Ensure they understand all this political hoopla does not impact the day-to-day governing of Toronto, and certainly takes nothing away from the spirit, services and fun of our city.

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Political spectrum unites against Mayor Ford All those landslide votes to clip Mayor Rob Ford’s wings last week and this might be enough to bolster faith in the human community.

After all, councillors from the left and the right and the mushy middle united pretty firmly in opposition to a mayor whose behaviour has been an affront on every level.

For some time, it’s seemed as though council as a microcosm and we as a society are sharing fewer and fewer common values across the political and even geographical landscape.

When council “took away the keys” as Willowdale Councillor John Filion put it Monday, it was a powerful statement: whatever we all may think about privatized garbage collection, at least we can agree that the lying, the crack-smoking, the bullying, the public drunkenness, the inebriated ranting about murder and the refusal to cooperate with police investigations are all beyond the pale.

david nickle the city On this much we might agree.

It makes for good feelings now. But it would be a mistake to think that this moment of clarity for those on council, and in the city, who supported Ford until very recently have washed the stains from their hands.

Those councillors who supported Ford because they supported the agenda must, like the voters who gathered behind Ford Nation, still bear responsibility – and not just as enablers.

It was clear to anyone paying attention that Ford was a profoundly ill-equipped candidate to be mayor of Canada’s largest city.

As a councillor, he had already proven himself prone to threats and rages, and also to lying about his alcohol consumption.

As a candidate for mayor, he was recorded offering to

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It was only when the mayor’s behaviour descended to its most bestial, vulgar and universally offensive that his friends, allies and supporters made the choice to leave him behind.

try and obtain oxycontin on the street for a supporter, and outed as having a drunk driving conviction in Florida.

When he took office, supporters on council and in the community overlooked a new litany of sins: his truancy during football season – which at one point included the diversion of a TTC bus to take the team he coached home; his documented incidents of dangerous driving; his disregard for conflict-ofinterest rules that nearly lost him his office.

And when the allegations aimed toward the criminal, those supporters of the

agenda barely whispered their disapproval, and many of the mayor’s supporters held fast.

Even at other levels of government.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the mayor shook hands in front of the cameras and Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak gratefully accepted his help in the summer byelections, even as the crack video allegations swirled and coalesced.

It was only when the mayor’s behaviour descended to its most bestial, vulgar and universally offensive that his friends, allies and supporters made the choice to leave him behind.

So it comes down to this: we do share common values across the political spectrum.

But it’s not comforting at all, to realize how deep we have to dig into the muck, to find those values.

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Music for MS WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Balmy Beach Club, foot of Beech Avenue An evening of music to benefit the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Tickets are $25 and are available at the door.

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Complimentary Chair Exercise Class WHEN: 9:45 to 10:40 a.m. WHERE: The New Beach United Church, 140 Wineva Ave. CONTACT: Eric Daw, 416-450-0892, theomnifitt@gmail. com Class focuses on balance, co-ordination, strength, flexibility and posture.

Facilitated by a qualified older adult specialist. Call or email to register.

Writer’s Workshop: The Writer’s Toolkit WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Wunderland Gallery & Espresso Bar, 1905 Queen St. E. CONTACT: Nina Munteanu / Susie Styrsky, 647-4541365 COST: $30 Join international novelist and writing instructor Nina Munteanu for a two-hour workshop on how to start and finish your writing project, whether its a short story, memoir, novel or non-fiction article for a magazine. Munteanu will explore with you the basic tools of writing

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St. John’s Craft Sale WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: St. John The Baptist Norway Church, 470 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Genny Stock, saumui.stock@gmail. com COST: Free Local artisans will have crafts and gifts for the home and the holidays.

This is a very popular annual sale. There will also be lunch and homemade baked goods.

For vending table inquires, please contact Genny Stock.

Cantemus Singers Benefit concert WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, 70 Silver Birch Ave. CONTACT: Michael Erdman, 416-578-6602 Cantemus Singers Benefit concert for Centre 55’s Share-a-Christmas program.

Grand Opening of the Greenwood Rink

looking ahead w Tuesday, Dec. 10 Carolling in the Park WHEN: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Glen Stewart Park, Glen Manor Dr. CONTACT: David Breech, 416-759-9997 Meet at Glen Stewart Park, just south of the wooden bridge at the park, which is on Glen Manor Drive, just north of Queen Street East. Christmas carols and contemporary holiday-themed songs with accompaniment by the Salvation Army band. Song sheets will be available. There will be hot apple cider and hot chocolate. Donations to the Sally Ann accepted. Santa.

Contact David Breech at 416-759-9997.

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WHEN: noon to 1 p.m. WHERE: Greenwood Park, 150 Greenwood Ave. CONTACT: Councillor Paula Fletcher, 416-392-4060 COST: Free Help launch Toronto’s first and only outdoor covered rink and skating path, built in the heart of Ward 30 in Greenwood Park. Come celebrate the opening with a ribbon cutting, skills competition for kids and the first skate on the new rinks.

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Nutritionist in the House WHEN: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Community Centre 55, 97 Main St. CONTACT: Community Centre 55,

416-691-1113 to reserve COST: Free Sheila Ream offers free half-hour private consultations.

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Conscious Living Book Club WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: The Remarkable Bean, 2242 Queen St. E. CONTACT: Bronwyn van Vugt, bronwyn@greenbeaches.ca We choose books that inspire us to live our lives conscious of the planet and of those around us. Book suggestions and new members always welcome. Hosted by Green Party of Beaches-East York.

Easy Living: Toronto’s Streetcar Suburbs WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: St. Matthew’s Clubhouse, 450 Broadview Ave. at Langley CONTACT: www. riverdalehistoricalsociety.com COST: $5, free to Riverdale Historical Society members Riverdale Historical Society presents Greg Gormick, a member of the fourth generation of his family to serve Canada’s railways. The Society’s book “The Streets of Riverdale” will be available at the meeting.

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Hanukkah First Candle Lighting WHEN: 6 p.m. WHERE: Beach Hebrew Institute, 109 Kenilworth Ave. The Beach Hebrew Institute lights the first candle for Hanukkah at sunset.

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by Dr. Carmine Simone, the chief of surgery at Toronto East General Hospital, the new East Toronto Community Ambulatory and Surgical Centre, or “surgicentre” will be one of the most efficient areas in the entire hospital.

“You don’t have to go through as many steps (to get a procedure done),” Simone said.

“You come here, you register, you get your procedure, and you get out.

It’s a quick turnaround for patients and quick access.”

The centre was officially opened Monday by Ontario Minster of Health and Long-Term Care Deb Matthews, who spoke to a group of physicians, nurses and hospital personnel.

“Toronto East General has a culture of continuous quality improvement unlike anything I’ve seen anywhere else,” Matthews said.

“This is a time of great change in our health-care system. We cannot continue doing what we’ve done in the past as we care for an aging and growing population. We have

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Dr. Carmine Simone, thoracic surgeon and Chief of Surgery at TEGH, shows Minister of Health and Long-Term Care Deb Matthews the new East Toronto Community Ambulatory and Surgical Centre Monday at Toronto East General Hospital.

to embrace new ways of doing things and that’s what you’re doing here.”

Matthews took a tour of the facility, which has eight procedure rooms that will provide treatment to

patients who have recently undergone surgeries such as colonoscopies, removals of skin cancer, bronchoscopy and gastroscopy.

“It’s fantastic and it’s so carefully designed,” Matthews said.

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“I spoke to some of the nurses that work here and (they) told me about their involvement in the design because they’re the ones who know the needs of the patients best.

“So, whether it’s a flow issue, or what kind of space is required or even how big the washroom should be. They know.”

The centre is expected to treat more than 15,000 patients who need an outpatient surgical diagnostic or treatment.

It also comes fully equipped with state-of-the art machinery that is up to the same standards as operating rooms within the hospital itself.

It has recovery rooms, on-site diagnostic imagining equipment for procedures such as biopsies, a self-contained sterilization room and negative pressure rooms for patients with infectious diseases.

“Toronto East General is a shining example of a hospital that never

loses focus on patients, but also has a very open mind about how it can get better value for the money they’re spending,” Matthews said.

The concept behind the centre is not only to improve access to ambulatory and surgical procedures for the east Toronto community, but also to increase efficiency between hospital and patients.

“The space was fragmented,” Simone said. “You had to go all over the place (within the hospital) and it took you all day to have a five-minute procedure. It was too constrained.”

Staff is also cross-trained, Simone said. That way the patient’s time isn’t wasted by having to wait long for a specific person to perform a certain task.

Rob Devitt, president and chief executive officer at Toronto East General Hospital, said these features were created and implemented without a cost to the system.

It was seen as a win-win-win for patients, health-care providers and the community.

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PORT LANDS AND SOUTH OF EASTERN PLANNING STUDIES

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT AND PUBLIC MEETING STUDY AREAS WaterfrontToronto and the City ofToronto are undertaking the following studies in the Port Lands and area south of Eastern Avenue.

Port Lands Planning Framework:

At 356 hectares, the Port Lands are a tremendous redevelopment opportunity for the City.

WaterfrontToronto and the City ofToronto are developing a planning framework for the Port Lands that builds on the momentum from the Port Lands Acceleration Initiative adopted by City Council in 2012. The planning framework will guide revitalization efforts in the Port Lands and will provide the foundations for affirming and refining the vision for the Port Lands in the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan.

Precinct Planning in the Port Lands: Cousins Quay Precinct Plan and Film Studio Precinct Plan:

Precinct planning is being undertaken by WaterfrontToronto and the City ofToronto for Cousins Quay and the Film Studio District. Precinct Plans outline development principles and guidelines at a more detailed level and illustrate how lands can be developed to meet the policies of the Central Waterfront Secondary Plan. Precinct planning forms the bridge that allows the City to move from Secondary Plan policies to Zoning By-law provisions.

South of Eastern Strategic Direction:

The City ofToronto is undertaking the South of Eastern Strategic Direction, which applies to an employment area and will build upon the South of Eastern Planning Study completed in 2008 that resulted in proposed amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw. The Strategic Direction will focus on economic development, urban design and transportation.

Transportation and Servicing Master Plan – Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA)

The City ofToronto is undertaking aTransportation and Servicing Master Plan (TSMP) for sections of the Port Lands and South of Eastern area in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class EA. TheTSMP will identify the necessary infrastructure (streets, transit, watermains and sewers) to support revitalization in the Port Lands and continued economic growth in the South of Eastern area.

UPCOMING PUBLIC MEETING

Public consultation is a key component of the Port Lands and South of Eastern studies.

Consultation on the studies in different public forums will occur. This is the first consultation meeting to introduce these studies. You are invited to learn more about these studies, as well as provide input and feedback: Date: Time: Location: TTC: Parking:

Thursday, November 28, 2013 Open House – 6 to 7 p.m.

Presentations and Q & A – 7 to 9 p.m.

Riverdale Collegiate – Atrium and Auditorium 1094 Gerrard Street East 506 Carlton streetcar (to Jones Ave) or 83 Jones bus (to Gerrard Ave) On-street – Gerrard Avenue or Jones Avenue

More information about the studies is available at http://www.portlandsconsultation.ca.

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Cassidy Ritz, Senior Planner Community Planning 100 Queen Street West, 18th Floor, EastTower Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Tel: 416-397-4487 Fax: 416-392-1330 Email: portlands@toronto.ca

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freezers needed wGlenFoster for holiday meal Rhodes United Church needs ‘foster’ freezers to store turkeys for their upcoming holiday meal.

About 220 full turkey dinners will be served during the upcoming holiday meal Nov. 26.

The turkeys are bought in advance and need to be stored in ‘foster’ freezers until then.

Volunteers are also needed to help cook them on the day in their own ovens.

Other volunteers, including those to help serve, help in the kitchen or provide dessert are also required.

Glen Rhodes United Church is at 1470 Gerrard St. E. Call 416465-3755. annual Not-so-Silent Auction Nov. 28 You’re invited to Morse Street Public School’s second annual Not-so-Silent Auction Nov. 28.

The adults-only event features songwriter, and Morse music teacher, Tyler Ellis and The Eddy Line perform their uniquely Canadian original tunes; complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cheeses,

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The event goes from 7 to 10 p.m., with bidding closing at 9 p.m., at 180 Carlaw St., south of Queen Street.

Organizers are also looking for more items for the auction.

Visit http://morsestreetauction.com for details.

Light up the Riverside wRiverside Nov. 30 Toronto hosts its annual tree lighting ceremony, Light up the Riverside, on Saturday, Nov. 30. at 5 p.m. at the Mustard Seed, 791 Queen St. E. at Degrassi.

Until 7 p.m., families can visit with Santa, listen to carolling, participate in activities and enjoy hot chocolate and treats complements of Matt & Ben and the Riverside BIA. The BIA will also be lighting up Mustard Seed Gardens for the entire neighbourhood to enjoy during the holiday season.

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rants will be open late. Visit www. riverside-to.com/2607-2/ Bake-O-Rama set for wYou’re Dec. 1 invited to cheer on contestants in the Beach Hill Neighbourhood Association’s (BHNA) Bake-O-Rama.

Bake-O-Rama is three events rolled into one: a bake sale, a baking contest and a neighbourhood social Dec. 1, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Naval Club.

While contributing to the bake sale and entering the contest are limited to BHNA members, everyone is welcome to buy treats, cheer on contestants and mingle with neighbours.

BHNA members who wish to participate can email bakeoramabeachhill@gmail.com For details, visit www.beachhill.org Volunteers needed to wThehelp kids learn English Ralph Thornton Centre is looking for people who enjoy working with children.

Volunteers are needed for a

minimum of one afternoon a week from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday to Thursday to help newcomer Chinese children with their transition into Canada and their English language skills through lessons, games and group activities.

The Ralph Thornton Centre is at 765 Queen St. E. For details, visit www.ralphthornton.org or contact our volunteer coordinator Susy Glass by email susyg@ralphthornton. org or phone 416-392-6810, ext.

222. bid on items for Nellie’s Online Auction Bidding is now on for the third annual Nellie’s Online Holiday Auction.

Nellie’s Online Holiday Auction features an eclectic array of gifts ranging from novelty and household items, baked good, dinners/entertainment, gift certificates, travel packages, services and more.

Bidding continues until Dec. 18 at noon at which time winning bidders will be notified so they can pick up their gifts from Nellie’s, at 754 Queen St. E., between Dec. 19 and 20.

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Riverdale band explores a global roots sound on Lumina HILARY CATON bsrm@insidetoronto.com How the south Riverdale quartet Roam came to be happened rather serendipitously in the eyes of Lisa Patterson, the band’s lead member and main arranger. “(I was) on the way to a rehearsal with my saxophone one day and I tripped over some wire that construction had left out on the sidewalk,” said Patterson. “I fell in such a way that I was protecting my saxophone like a child in the air. So I took the full body weight on my right arm and fractured my elbow.”

Patterson was in the middle of composing new songs on the piano for the band, which was only a duo at the time with cellist Alex McMaster, after ending her solo career as a vocalist and pianist.

Unfortunately for Patterson, she could no longer play as well as she used to with her new injury.

“I was in a bit of an existential crisis,” Patterson said. “I thought, what would I do if I can’t play music, and for my particular project, what will I do if I can’t play piano?”

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the time being and spoke to her friend Anita Katakkar, also now the band’s tabla player, percussionist and vocalist. Patterson told her she had a few songs written and wondered if Katakkar’s bass player, who also plays acoustic, could try out some of the new songs she was working on.

“I fell in love with the experience of singing away from the piano,” Patterson said. “It was so much more different. I was really relaxed and so much more inside of my instrument – my voice.”

As Patterson’s arm healed she wasn’t sure she wanted to go back to playing the piano. With her new

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Contemporary global roots So far Roam has travelled to Holland to perform and represent Canada at the Canadian Connections Fair, had a running gig at the Gladstone hotel and performed during festivals at NXNE and Canadian Music Week.

The band just released their

sophomore album Lumina, which means light in Romanian.

Patterson calls the band’s sound “contemporary global roots” meaning its modern music with world influences. An example is the band’s use of the tabla, a traditional northern Indian instrument, played by Katakkar.

“The tabla is such a unique warm sound,” Patterson said. “It’s a very distinct sound. It’s very different.

Some pop artists have started using it. Nelly Furtado has used some and K-os. It’s used a lot in electronic music, as well.”

Patterson’s affection for worldly music comes second nature to

her. Her mother is Romanian and her father is Scottish. She grew up embracing both cultures and exploring others.

“I grew up to the dancing and singing of gypsies around me and it really influenced all of my music.

And that gypsy passion is in my soul,” Patterson said.

Lumina was produced by Michael Phillip Wojewoda, who produced albums for the Barenaked Ladies and Great Big Sea. According to Patterson, she brought him on the project for his eccentric taste and experience in contemporary music.

The album took the band about four months to create, but took another eight months before it was released. Patterson said she learnt from her experience from releasing solo albums in the past that you shouldn’t rush a good thing.

“In the past I felt this kind of urgency to put it out (the album).

I want to do this right; I want to take my time,” Patterson said. “I’m really glad that we waited.”

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The second part of this series examines the catalysts that can lead teens to suicide

By Lisa Rainford

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xperts agree, the teenage years can present a whole host of pressures – most of which can easily be managed with the right support from parents and caregivers. There are particular pressures, however, that if unrecognized and allowed to fester, can compel youth to take their own drastic measures to cope.

With proper awareness and exposure to positive stories of inspiration, teens can change their outlook says Prof. Gordon Flett of York University’s LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research.

He points to all-star pitcher and Toronto Blue Jay R.A. Dickey as someone who overcame the odds.

With the release of his autobiography in 2012 Wherever I Wind up: My Quest for Truth came the revelation that Dickey had been harbouring a devastating secret for most of his life – he had been sexually assaulted as a child. To cope, he turned inward and away from his family.

“As one illustration of his feeling of isolation, Dickey would break into empty houses so he could sleep alone and didn’t have to go home,” Flett says.

Tormented by the abuse he suffered as a child coupled with early career setbacks, Dickey contemplated suicide for a time. It was after nearly drowning in the Missouri River his perspective on life changed.

“Here’s an example of someone who got a second chance and went on to become the best pitcher in the league,” Flett says.

Experts who deal with suicide from across the province, say youth contemplating suicide may be dealing with a number of risk factors including isolation, perfectionism, stress, imitation, the topic’s prevalence in public discussion, as well as a need for instant gratification.

The drive for perfection amounts to “a huge proportion” of suicide, particularly in youth, according to Flett, whose collaborative work with

Dr. Paul Hewitt of the University of British Columbia on perfectionism has received widespread national and international attention. Many people put on a front or “social mask” so even close friends and family don’t realize the extent of the pain they’re experiencing.

“We get contacted by families who say, ‘We didn’t see the signs; (the suicide) happened without warning,’” Flett says. “Sometimes these people can be so good at hiding the signs, but it’s important for families to know that this is common.”

However, family members and friends need to be aware if everything seems too perfect.

Flett advises parents to look out for their teens if they are no longer feeling or

seeming like their old selves. Open up a dialogue, he says.

Parents need to demonstrate to their teen that they care. Their child needs to know he or she matters, that their love is not contingent on unreachable expectations. Parents should not be afraid to share some of the mistakes they’ve made or how they overcame a difficult period in their lives.

In a conversation with school teachers, who asked him what they could do when they see kids who are pushed to the limit, Flett advised them to be that person teens can open up to, to assure them that they are not alone.

“They need to know the statistics, that others at the same age feel the same way,” Flett says. “Adolescence is a difficult time for everyone.”

Sheeba Narikuzhy, clinical supervisor at East Metro Youth Services, says there can be a

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We get contacted by families who say, ‘We didn’t see the signs; (the suicide) happened without warning’.

Sometimes these people can be so good at hiding the signs, but it’s important for families to know that this is common.

– York University Prof. Gordon Flett, LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research

range of warning signs for youth thinking about suicide, including significant changes in eating and sleeping habits; withdrawal from friends, family and activities and unusual behaviour or unusual neglect of appearance and a teen’s decline in school performance or attendance.

“Be aware of talk of suicide, even in a joking way,” she says.

Sudden or dramatic changes in personality should get parents’ attention. If teens become happy and calm after a long period of moodiness and anger, perhaps they’ve made a decision about ending their life or, if they have begun to give away prized possessions, seemingly for no reason.

“The risk factors can be biological, whether teens have mental health issues like depression, anxiety or ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder),” Narikuzhy says. “There are social risk factors: victimization by peers; bullying or cyber-bullying or conflict with peers; it could be a romantic relationship breakdown or a change in friendship like a fight.

For teens, their social and peer >>> page 15

If you’ve got a story to share or have an opinion on our series, please tell us: letters@insidetoronto.com

Real teens, real trouble Keeping a close eye on a teen’s moods and activities can help determine whether there’s cause for concern.

The Catalysts: What to watch out for Metroland Media surveyed experts who deal with suicide on reasons why youth may contemplate ending their life.

The following six reasons are identified as catalysts and are explained here in the hopes the information may prove helpful to parents and caregivers concerned about their own child.

1. PERFECTIONISM The drive for perfection amounts to “a huge proportion” of suicide, particularly in youth, according to Prof.

Gordon Flett of York University’s LaMarsh Centre for Child and Youth Research.

Many people put on a front or “social mask” so even close friends and family don’t realize the extent of the pain, helplessness and hopelessness they’re experiencing.

“No one’s that perfect,” Flett says.

“People need to be attuned when their sixth sense goes off.”

2. STRESS Stress could materialize itself in teens through such issues as depression, panic attacks or addiction.

Discussing mental health issues should be as basic as talking about sex education, according to Dr. Michelle Marshall, a psychiatrist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health department.

“Parents need to start talking about the issue to normalize it,” she says.

“Have a conversation with your child.

“Ask the child what’s going on, ask >>>from page 14 circle is very important.”

Social media can have an influence on whether a teen takes his own life. Suicide can become contagious when it is glorified online, Narikuzhy says.

Oftentimes, schools are hesitant to publicize or talk about suicide for fear there will be imitation.

Flett confirms that suicide is more likely to occur among teens whose friends have committed the act.

“If a parent knows their child is vulnerable, be vigilant, keep eyes open,” Flett says.

“There is added depression when someone close takes his or her own life. They (wonder) ‘wasn’t knowing me enough?’”

We as a society are better off talking about suicide, yet it’s important how we broach the subject, Flett says.

“What I would advocate is for parents to do their own research, but more information should be

‘how can I help?’ Children and teens do best when they have a confiding relationship with at least one of their parents.”

3. PREVALENCE IN PUBLIC DISCUSSION Oftentimes, schools are hesitant to publicize or talk about suicide for fear there will be copycats.

Suicide is more likely to occur among teens whose friends have committed the act.

“If a parent knows their child is vulnerable, be vigilant, keep eyes open,” Flett says.

“There is added depression when someone close takes his or her own life.

“They (wonder) ‘wasn’t knowing me enough?’”

4. IMITATION Social media can have an influence on whether a teen takes his own life.

Suicide can become contagious when it is glorified online, says East Metro Youth Services clinical supervisor Sheeba Narikuzhy.

“For teens, their social and peer circle is very important,” she says. more readily available,” he says.

Hopelessness is the No. 1 psychological indication of suicide, the feeling of never being able to meet expectations and feeling socially

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Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way.

– Dr. Michelle Marshall, psychiatrist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre

disconnected, according to Flett.

There is a range of conditions where teens may have suicidal thoughts, agrees Dr. Michelle Marshall, a psychiatrist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre’s Child and Adolescent Mental Health department.

They might be struggling with

5. ISOLATION Hopelessness is the No. 1 psychological indication of suicide, Flett says.

Feeling socially disconnected, whether it’s because of a friendship or romantic relationship breakdown or victimization by peers through bullying, can turn a person inwards.

“They need to know the statistics, that others at the same age feel the same way,” Flett says.

“Adolescence is a difficult time for everyone.”

6. INSTANT GRATIFICATION Teens and youth are at their wits’ end.

They are desperate to get rid of their pain and they develop their own coping mechanisms to relieve that pressure.

However, most of the time, they want to “kill” the problem and the pain – not themselves, Narikuzhy says.

“Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way,” she says.

- Lisa Rainford

depression, panic attacks, addiction or sexual orientation. Discussing mental health issues should be as basic as talking about sex education, she says.

Normalize “Parents need to start talking about the issue to normalize it,” she says. “Have a conversation with your child. Ask the child what’s going on, ask ‘how can I help?’ Children and teens do best when they have a confiding relationship with at least one of their parents.”

Family doctors are your first point of contact, says the psychiatrist. Most of the time, teens and youth do not want to die. They want to “kill” the problem and the pain – not themselves, Narikuzhy stresses. “Teens who are going through extreme emotional pain will say I don’t want to die, but I don’t see any other way.”

Fearless hero, risk-taker remembered for his generosity The loved ones of Mark Snoddon shared his story in the hopes that his lost life is never forgotten and can inspire the change needed to avoid further preventable deaths in Ontario.

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hose who knew Mark Snoddon knew he was someone you could count on.

Mark wasn’t willing to settle for a mundane existence.

Tackling many feats in his short life, his strongest passion was fighting fire.

“He was the youngest fireman on the Baysville Fire Department,” said his mom Judy. “They called him Backdraft because he was the first one at every scene. He loved the excitement.”

Mark was fearless. Always pushing the limits, he often put himself in danger to help others, scaling the roof of a burning building or climbing inside a flame-engulfed car.

“Even when he was a kid, he would jump into anything. Nothing scared him,” she said. “Everybody loved him

from the time he was born. He had this huge smile. He was like a clown.”

While home visiting his family on Aug. 8, 1998, at the age of 21, Mark shot and killed himself on the front lawn of the family home in the early morning hours, while his family, including his wife, was still in bed.

A hero in life, Mark was honoured with a fireman’s funeral.

“There were so many people there.

It was unbelievable.”

Following the ceremony, one of the attendees told her he had met her son when Mark was working as a gas attendant. He said when Mark found out the man was in the process of moving and didn’t have much help, Mark said he would rally some friends and help the man unload belongings the following morning.

“He said he didn’t think Mark would actually show up, but there he was the next morning. That’s just the kind of guy he was. Always willing to help.”

-By Kelly McShane

Parent and youth resources for prevention and coping CALL 911 if you are thinking of harming yourself or if someone you know is in imminent danger of harming themselves.

Ontario Association for Suicide Prevention >> ospn.ca

health problems Mobilizing Minds >> www.mobilizingminds.ca A mental health project led by young adults, community organizations and health professionals

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention >> suicideprevention.ca

Lesbian Gay Bi Transgender Queer (LGBTQ) Youth Line 1-800-268-9688

Hope and Healing After Suicide: A practical guide for people who have lost someone to suicide in Ontario >> www.camh.ca

River of Life Program >> www.riveroflifeprogram.ca Online training about Aboriginal youth suicide

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868 Mind your Mind >> mindyourmind.ca A website for youth created by youth offering resources, tools to help manage stress and mental

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