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Grenadier Heights couple reflects on 70 years of marriage, children and things in between LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com

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s their 70th anniversary fast approaches, Muriel and Dr. Laurie Morgan, 92, took the time to reflect on their almost seven decades together.

Sitting in recliners in the backyard of their Grenadier Heights home with their daughter Brenda, overlooking Grenadier Pond on a hot end-of-August morning, the couple recalled their Wednesday evening wedding on Sept. 8, 1943.

Laurie hadn’t yet graduated from medical school and Muriel was working as an optometrist’s assistant.

“It was a war-time wedding,” Muriel said. “It wasn’t very big; it was very pleasant.”

Asked what they think of reaching such a significant milestone, Muriel said, “Everyone thinks it’s a miracle.”

“We still have our fights but we get over them very quickly,” added her husband.

Muriel and Laurie’s parents shared the same social circle, both were on the executive of the Fairmont Park Country Club and the two attended Riverdale Collegiate Institute in the city’s east end, but their paths never crossed until a chance meeting on a tennis court across from Muriel’s house when they were both 19.

“We should have met, but we never did,” Laurie said.

Muriel was tasked to save a tennis court for a friend, who was meeting three others there to play – Laurie was one of those, but his bike had broken down and he didn’t make it until later. After the

Muriel, left, and Dr. Laurie Morgan, will celebrate their 70th anniversary on Sept. 8 and will renew their vows during a Sunday morning church service on Sept. 22. Right, the couple on their wedding day in 1943.

match, the group congregated on the front porch of Muriel’s parents’ house. The rest of their friends eventually left, but Laurie stayed to chat with his future wife. He told her he was headed to medical school.

“Within the next week, dad started writing my mom letters,” Brenda said.

The couple were married in 1943.

Before he would establish a career in Toronto, Laurie was shipped off to Halifax as part of the navy for two years and Muriel joined him. At that point, the two had the first of their five children.

Returning to Toronto, Laurie worked as a doctor at a practice at Lansdowne and Wallace avenues

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before setting up his own practice on Coehill Drive in Swansea.

“For 34 years, he was the Swansea doctor. He made house calls and delivered babies,” Brenda said.

In the days before OHIP, Laurie’s patients would pay him in bags of potatoes and slabs of bacon.

With a significant settlement that followed a car accident in 1949, Muriel and Laurie were able to purchase their house on Grenadier Heights in 1950.

When asked of the secret to the longevity of their union, Laurie was quick to say, “My wife won all the arguments.”

“We had a rule – we had Thursday evenings for ourselves.

We’d go out to a movie,” Muriel said.

Every summer, Laurie would close his practice for a month so he and his family could go out on their boat. Every year, they would throw a New Year’s Eve party on Grenadier Pond.

“We’d have a bon fire. We’d have a hundred people or more.

Everyone would come with sleeping bags and stay over,” recalled Brenda.

Muriel was known as the ‘mother of the street’ and then ‘the grandmother.’

Muriel says she doesn’t know a more “wonderful” family than hers. Her children have rallied to ensure the couple can remain in their home.

On Sept. 22, at The Messiah Church, the couple, who have eight grandchildren and two great-grand kids, will be renewing their vows as part of the Sunday morning church service.

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Davenport police division honoured for holding on to history LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Eleven Division police’s new station on Davenport Road as been deemed the best new building in the city by its residents.

The division was also the recipient of the Paul Oberman Award for Adaptive Reuse and Heritage Restoration.

“It’s great. It feels really great – that’s really it,” said Toronto Police Services senior project co-ordinator Enrico Pera of the facilities management department. “When we first saw the building, we knew it could

be something special. I’m really pleased, it’s a beautiful statement for that area.”

Even the process that officers took to create their new station – transforming the former Carleton Village Public School into a state-of-the-art building for 11 Division was unique, Pera said.

“There was apprehension at first,” he admitted.

However, a dedicated group of area residents as part of a heritage advisory committee, played a key role in the repurposing of the school.

“They were fantastic people to work with,” he said. “When people

take pride in their neighbourhood, you can do great things.”

Michael Moxam and colleague Tom Kyle of the firm Stantec Architecture can take credit for the design of the building, situated at the corner of Davenport and Osler avenues. The community was pleased the two preserved the historical importance of the building, including its front facade.

Despite the fact that Toronto City Council gave its permission to demolish the building at 2054 Davenport Rd., police expressed a willingness to try and conserve as much of the building as possible given that local

residents were in favour of saving it.

The architects felt the same.

Stantec Architecture retained the oldest part of the building, built in 1913, in its entirety and only demolished the 1960s addition to make room for a contemporary police facility in behind. The station includes a community room that can accommodate 40 people where the school library once was, administration and investigation offices as well as a cell area. The parkette was retained and refurbished with help from the city’s parks department. There is visitor parking on the west side of the building and an accessible ramp

leading to the main entrance. The new division is a completely barrierfree, accessible building.

“I’m delighted about it,” said 11 Division Unit Commander Peter Lennox of the recognition. “Our facilities people, the architects – they’re the real winners.”

Fourteen Division was second in the People’s Choice voting.

“Each project involved a considerable amount of public involvement and open communication,” Pera said.

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ew schools, new programs, new teachers, new classmates. There’s lots going on at both the Toronto public and Catholic school boards as the new school year begins on Tuesday.

In our special feature in today’s edition, we look at what’s new in the schools.

And there’s plenty: both locally and around the city. To see our comprehensive coverage of what’s new across Toronto, visit us at bit.ly/TOschoolnews A number of Catholic elementary students will be starting classes in new school buildings with the openings of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati in northeast Scarborough and St. Ambrose near Dufferin and Dundas streets.

The need for a school in the recently built Scarborough neighbourhood was huge, and parents and students alike are excited about the opening.

But education is more than bricks and mortar. It’s about people and programs, of our view which there’s lots to be excited about this year.

For example, a number of Changes Northview Heights Secondary abound local School students will be sharing what they learned at this month’s and city-wide Adobe Voices digital media arts summit in California. They were the only students from Toronto to attend the summit, which featured students from 23 countries share art projects aimed at making social changes in areas such as bullying and cultural awareness.

Also, students at a number of schools including Blacksmith Public School will be using technology to improve their math skills by playing the computer game Prodigy.

Less high-tech, but every bit as valuable in the real world students and their families live in, is a bicycle repair and maintenance program at Central Commerce Collegiate Institute.

At Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School, new principal Derek Chen admits he has some big shoes to fill in replacing Maria Pereira. “She’s a legend,” Chen said. “I’m pretty honoured to follow in her footsteps.”

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harging a police officer with murder in the shooting death of a youth is so troubling.

Troubling, not only because of the circumstances and the tragedies now impacting those directly affected, not only because of the severity of the charge, but also because the incident is eroding Torontonians’ confidence in their police.

The outrage that grew as over a million viewers downloaded a video of the shooting also latched on to additional events, such as the number of emotionally disturbed individuals killed by police and the difficulties in laying charges arising from the G20 disturbances.

In this case authorities were quick to react. The police chief asked for a review on the use of force.

The Ontario ombudsman will study how the police defuse situations. As well, probes are underway by the Special Investigations Unit and the Toronto Police

david soknacki beyond the headlines Service itself.

Many hope that once these reports are presented, and the recommendations implemented, all will be well. After all, crime is down and Toronto is perceived as a safe city.

To think that Toronto’s policing requires just a bit of tinkering is to miss the warnings revealed by these incidents and the latest crime statistics.

While Toronto’s crime has fallen, it has fallen much faster, and to significantly lower levels, in many other cities including in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Compared to other Ontario jurisdictions, and by a number of measures, the ability of Toronto’s police service to solve or otherwise clear criminal code incidents is among the least efficient.

At the same time the world of policing is changing rapidly. Demographics, new legal requirements and policing techniques are all in flux, as are public expectations. Perhaps most obvious example is the ubiquity and impact of posting bystanders’ images online, an activity that forever changes the balance of power among the public, our institutions and the police. It is clearly in the public’s interest to have confidence in its police force, a priority with which our police chief and the Toronto Police Services Board constantly struggle.

Along these lines they have encouraged inclusive hiring practices, regularly implemented demands for reform and met with whoever has a complaint.

Yet these responses, as well as the probes underway, only address the symptoms of change.

It has been almost a generation since the police

services board has worked through, with residents, a vision and direction for the police, advising on priorities and setting expectations.

It’s time to do it again.

Developing and implementing a new strategic plan for the police will achieve many goals. It will refocus the chief and his officers to meeting residents’ needs. It has the potential of opening up new perspectives to enhance police productivity. Even the process itself will go a long way in refreshing the critical relationship between our police and the public.

Should the consequences of the shooting include a complete review of policing that restores our public confidence then at least there will be some lasting benefit from the incident.

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ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com The process to become a Canadian citizen wasn’t easy. It took a long time and a lot of work, but when Hassiba Slimani was the first person called up to be recognized at a special citizenship ceremony at the Canadian National Exhibition, she said it was all worth it.

“I am so happy, I have been waiting such a long time,” Slimani said.

Slimani, 31, lives at Dundas and Bloor in Toronto’s west end.

Originally from Algeria, in North Africa, Slimani came to Canada eight years ago and both of her children were born here.

“Canada is the best country,” Slimani said. “Back home you don’t have as many rights and it isn’t a great place to raise kids. That is why we came here.”

While Slimani and her family were going to spend the rest of the special day at the CNE enjoying the rides and games, she said what she was most looking forward to, as a new citizen of Canada, was to get her Canadian passport.

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Bloor West residents Hassiba Slimani and her two-year-old daughter Wissam Slimani were welcomed as new citizens at a special ceremony at the Canadian National Exhibition.

“I want to travel and see different places around the world,” Slimani said.

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Judge Springate told the new citizens he is the son of immigrants.

“My parents came to Canada for exactly the same reasons you did,” he said. “Because Canada promised them a better future and a better life for their children.”

Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander administered the Oath of Citizenship.

“You are all very dear to my heart because without you we wouldn’t have the country that we have,” Alexander said, adding the location of the ceremony was of particular importance. “(The CNE) is one of our national institutions that showcases who we are as a country,” Alexander said.

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West-enders start petition to create a water park for dogs ERIN HATFIELD ehatfield@insidetoronto.com It could be as simple as a puppycentric wading pool or as elaborate as bleachers and features built around a dog oasis. Either way, Krystine May is hoping a petition she started will convince the city to build Toronto’s first water feature for dogs.

May, who lives near Trinity Bellwoods Park, is the owner of two French bulldogs, Tank, 5, and Pepper, 3. She also owns a clothing company specializing in dog and children’s outerwear, inspired by her pups, and said she is ingrained in the urban dog owners scene in Toronto’s downtown.

She often takes her dogs to the off-leash area in Trinity Bellwoods Park.

“When we had the heat wave this summer, there was nowhere for me to take them to cool them down,” May said. “Sure I can hose them down in my backyard, but I thought it would be really nice to be able to go to a park and let them splash around in a pool, just like kids would.”

The more May started to talk to people in her community about it, the more she felt others also thought

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Tom Walmsley and plays with his dog Niña in the dog bowl at Trinity Bellwoods Park on Saturday. A neighbourhood dog owner has started a petition to create a water park for dogs.

a water feature for dogs would be a good idea.

Trinity Bellwoods Park has a rather large and well-used off-leash area in a recessed area of the park known as the “dog bowl”, which May said she believes is the perfect place to house a water feature, such as a wading pool, just for dogs.

Currently there are no water features in any parks in Toronto designed, or dedicated, for dog use, May said.

Ed Wugalter, chair of the K9 committee in High Park, said a dog water feature is something dog owners would love, provided it is sanitary.

“It would need continuous cir-

culation of water,” Wugalter said.

“These pools or bowls can get filthy in very short periods and can become hazardous to dogs’ health.”

In High Park, someone has brought a small wading pool of their own to the park where they supervise it and keep it clean for a couple of hours in the evening, Wugalter said.

But the city refused the organization’s request to have a sprinkler running to let the dogs cool off because it would result in mud because of the lack of a connected drain.

Dogs are not permitted to go into any kind of pools or wading pools currently in Toronto parks.

Cherry Beach, in Toronto’s east end, has an off-leash area that extends into Lake Ontario, but it isn’t a viable option for May, Tank and Pepper.

“I don’t own a car, so to be able to get out there is a problem,” May said.

“And because of the E. coli levels after the (July 8) flood, there were several weeks during the heat wave where you couldn’t actually take them there anyway.”

These things all contributed to May starting a petition aimed at Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation asking them to build a water feature for dogs

in Trinity Bellwoods Park off-leash area. She also started a facebook group to promote her proposal for a wading pool or water feature dedicated to dogs called Trinity Bellwoods Dog Water Park Campaign (www.facebook.com/home.php#!/ groups/188623814641880).

May has been in touch with area park and residents groups as well as Councillor Mike Layton, and May said everyone she has spoke to is receptive to the idea.

“I still have to do a lot of leg work getting the word out,” May said. “But no one I have spoke to verbally about it has thought it was a bad idea.”

Her dreams for the off-leash area don’t end with the water feature. May said she envisions seating along the incline into the bowl for families to watch the dogs, as well as activities and dog-oriented markets and proper green bins to put dog waste.

“As a dog owner I feel like it would be a really unique feature for the neighbourhood,” May said. “It would be advancement for the dog community and the whole community.” ~ with files from Lisa Rainford

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Toronto Book Award finalists named, winner announced Oct. 9 DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com

39th Toronto Book Awards was announced earlier this month. The awards, which are granted jointly by the City of Toronto and the Toronto Public Library, offer $15,000 in prize money – $1,000 to each finalist, and the remainder to the winning author.

All the nominees are chosen in part because their work is reflective of Toronto.

In a statement, Mayor Rob Ford offered his congratulations.

A saucily-titled book of photographs of Toronto is up against a gay journalist’s memoir of his coming-of-age in the Middle East, a collection of poetry evoking Group of Seven painter Tom Thomson, a novel of a large children, and another about unhappy foster parents, for the 2013 Toronto Book Award.

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“These five exceptional books truly reflect the diversity and the unique cultural talents of our great city.”

Toronto’s Chief Librarian Jane Piper also praised the finalists.

“Once again I’m struck by the range of perspectives on the city,” Pyper said. “A novel and a memoir each tackle questions of identity; a volume of poetry connects an iconic Canadian artist to urban life; a book of photo-

graphs invites us to really look at the city around us; and a second novel paints an intimate portrait of a marriage.

They all make for wonderful reading, and I congratulate these very fine writers.”

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CHOOSE QUICKLY. OFFER ENDS SOON. FIND YOURS AT CHOOSENISSAN.CA OR YOUR LOCAL RETAILER ≠± Finance offers are now available on new 2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Versa Note 1.6 S MT (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Altima Sedan 2.5 (T4LG13 AA00), CVT transmission. Selling Price is $25,862/$14,949/$25,527 financed at 0%/3.9%/1.9% APR equals 84 monthly/182 bi-weekly/182 bi-weekly payments of $278/$84/$138 for an 84/84/84 month term. $2,500/$1,590/$1,998 down payment required. Cost of borrowing is $0/$1,927.96/$1,617.88 for a total obligation of $25,862/$16,877/$27,145. ‡$5,000 Cash Purchaser’s Discount is based on non-stackable trading dollars and is applicable to all 2013 Nissan Rogue models except 2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission. The $5,000 cash purchaser’s discounts is only available on the cash purchase of select new 2013 Rogue models (excluding the W6RG13 AA00 trim model). The cash purchaser’s discounts will be deducted from the negotiated selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease or finance rates. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conditions apply. � $25,862/$14,949/$25,527 Selling Price for a new 2013 Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Versa Note 1.6 S MT (B5RG54 AA00), manual transmission/2013 Altima Sedan 2.5 (T4LG13 AA00), CVT transmission. ▲Models shown $36,282/$20,719/$34,427 Selling Price for a new 2013 Rogue SL AWD (Y6TG13 AA00), CVT transmission/2014 Versa Note 1.6 SL TECH (B5TG14 NA00), Xtronic CVT® transmission/2013 Altima Sedan 3.5 SL (T4SG13 AA00), CVT transmission. ≠±‡�▲Freight and PDE charges ($1,750/$1,567/$1,695), air-conditioning levy ($100) where applicable, certain fees (ON: $5 OMVIC fee and $29 tire stewardship fee), manufacturer’s rebate and dealer participation where applicable are included. License, registration, insurance and applicable taxes are extra. Finance and lease offers are available on approved credit through Nissan Canada Finance for a limited time, may change without notice and cannot be combined with any other offers except stackable trading dollars. Retailers are free to set individual prices. Offers valid between August 1, 2013 and September 3, 2013. ∞Fuel economy from competitive intermediate/compact 2013 internal combustion engine models sourced from Autodata on 13-12-2012. Hybrids and diesels excluded. 2013 Altima fuel economy tested by Nissan Motor Company Limited. Altima: 2.5L engine (7.4L/100 KM CITY/5.0L/100 KM HWY), 3.5L (9.3L/100 KM CITY/6.4L/100 KM HWY). 3.5L shown. Actual mileage may vary with driving conditions. Use for comparison purposes only. †Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC) Entry Level Segmentation. MY14 Versa Note v. 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See Nissan dealer or www.choosenissan.ca for details on the number of litres received per model leased or purchased. 2Offer available only to qualifying retail customers. First two (2) monthly lease/finance payments (including all taxes) will be waived, up to a maximum of $600 (inclusive of taxes) per month. Consumer is responsible for any and all amounts in excess of $600 (inclusive of taxes). After two (2) months, consumer will be required to make all remaining regularly scheduled payments over the remaining term of the contract. This offer cannot be combined with the $5,000 Cash Purchaser’s Discount on all 2013 Rogue models except Rogue S FWD (W6RG13 AA00), CVT transmission. 3No charge extended warranty is valid for up to 60 months or 100,000 km (whichever occurs first). Some conditions/limitations apply. The no charge extended warranty is the Nissan Added Security Plan (“ASP”) and is administered by Nissan Canada Extended Services Inc. (“NCESI”). In all provinces NCESI is the obligor. See details at www.choosenissan.ca. Offers subject to change, continuation or cancellation without notice. Offers have no cash alternative value. See your participating Nissan retailer for complete details. ©1998-2013 Nissan Canada Inc. and Nissan Canada Financial Services Inc. a division of Nissan Canada Inc. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business. TM Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under licence.

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Laptops offered at reduced price The City ofToronto holds public consultations as one way to engage residents in the life of their city.Toronto thrives on your great ideas and actions. We invite you to get involved.

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport Public Consultation on the Use of Jets The City of Toronto is holding a public consultation on a request to permit jet airplanes at Billy BishopToronto City Airport (BBTCA).

The focus of the consultation will be to assess how changes to the airport would impact the City, including the ongoing revitalization of our waterfront, and the nearby communities on the water’s edge.

Specific issues to be considered include: • • • • • •

Aviation – noise, safety and infrastructure Economic Impacts Land Use and Community Impacts Marine Navigation, Coastal and Habitat Assessments Public Health Impacts Transportation Impacts

You can provide the City with your comments in various ways: Join us online at toronto.ca/bbtca_review to get more information or download and complete an online survey.

Attend one of two workshops to talk with City staff and technical consultants and share your ideas: Workshop 1 Wednesday, September 4 FortYork – Blue Barracks Rm. 250 FortYork Blvd.

Toronto M5V 3K9 2 – 3 p.m. (Drop-in) 3 – 5 p.m. (Workshop)

Workshop 2 Monday, September 9 Metro Hall – Rooms 308/309 55 John St. Toronto M5V 3C6 6 – 7 p.m. (Drop-in) 7 – 9 p.m. (Workshop)

>>>from page 1 been made possible with support from Compugen and Microsoft Canada, and will be rolled out to all Toronto Community Housing (TCH) complexes in the city. The program, designed to make the World Wide Web accessible to more youth, has the potential to reach as many as 150,000 low-income residents.

“Access to the internet is so important, particularly to our youth, but for some people, it’s too expensive,” said TCH CEO Eugene Jones Jr. “This is an example of how, when we all work together – the private sector, community leaders and Toronto Community Housing staff, we can provide youth and all residents in our communities with the tools to succeed.”

As part of the program, TCH residents will have access to Rogers Hi-Speed Internet ser vice with speeds of up to 3Mbps and usage allowance of 30 GB for $9.99 monthly. Rogers Communications, in conjunction with Microsoft Canada and Compugen, is providing the option of purchasing a computer for $150, which will come pre-

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Taleah, 8, left, Aaliyah, 8, Celina, 8, Violet, 12, Tameah, 8, and Dahlia, 8, attend the launch of the Rogers Youth Fund 'Connected for Success' initiative last Thursday at the Toronto Community Housing Corporation's Cooper Mills residence at Dundas Street West and Scarlett Road.

loaded with complimentary standard productivity and educational software as well as access to technical support.

As a father of three teen boys, Rob Bruce, president of communications at Rogers Communications, said he understands how crucial the internet is to staying connected with peers while keeping up with homework.

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digital world “ We k n o w t h a t roughly two million Canadians do not have internet at home,” Bruce said. “Roughly the same amount don’t own a computer. It’s a digital world in which digital skills and access

to the internet are the foundation needed to succeed.

Connection to the internet is the gateway to staying on top of homework, working on group projects and communicating with teachers.”

Parkdale-High Park MP Peggy Nash called Connected to Success a “terrific program” for a community of “hard-working people, who contribute to their community.”

Violet, 11, said she was impressed by the program.

“I think it’s a great way for kids to play on computers because some kids don’t have one,” she said.

For further details about the rollout of Connected for Success, which will be completed by the end of the year, visit www.rogersyouthfund.com

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Join us at aTown Hall meeting that will include a presentation and discussion: Thursday, September 12 Direct Energy Convention Centre, Exhibition Place – Salon 205, 100 Princes’ Blvd., Toronto, M6K 3C3 6 – 7 p.m. (Drop-in) 7 – 9 p.m. (Presentations and Discussion) All venues are wheelchair accessible. For additional accommodations or information, contact Chris Dunn-Project Manager: Tel: 416 395-1211, Email: wps@toronto.ca.

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

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The average North American child spends from one to three hours per day with his or her eyes on a computer screen. The increase of nearsightedness (myopia) in children worldwide may be a direct consequence of this activity, pediatric eye doctors say.

In fact, children using computers before their visual systems are fully developed is at the very heart of the public health problem called 'computer vision syndrome’. A study at the University of California reports that 25-30 per cent of computer-using children need corrective eyewear to work with the equipment comfortably and safely – and similar studies in Asia report that first-graders with myopia have increased from 12.1 per cent to 20.4 per cent since 1995. In the last three years, myopia is reported to have doubled

to 34 per cent in seven- to nine-year olds.

To guard against damage to your child's eyes: • Schedule a comprehensive eye exam as your child enters kindergarten, including near-point (computer and reading) and distance testing.

• Schedule an eye exam before school begins every year.

• The recommended distance for children between the monitor and the eye is 18-28 inches. Any closer risks eye strain.

• Be aware of behaviour that indicates problems such as eye redness, frequent rubbing of the eyes, unusual posture, or complaints of blurriness or eye fatigue.

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• The 27 week program begins October 1, 2013 • See our web www.eglintonflats.com • Adult membership and programs available

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Help clean up rubbish around the Humber River The third annual Humber River Clean Up is set to kick off once again on Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 8:30 a.m.

The event was founded

by Bloor West resident Rick Crawford, president of 1-800-RID-OF-IT – one of Canada’s leading national rubbish removal companies – and a keen kayaker, who decided to take action after seeing the mass of accumu-

lated rubbish while paddling in the area.

“Pollution is not just impacting the delicate Humber River ecosystem, but is literally burying our history,” Crawford said in a statement, noting that a previous cleanup unearthed a provincial historical plaque, commemorating the site as a trading post founded by Jean Baptiste Rousseaux

(1758-1812).

“As a local kayaker I can’t believe the things that have ended up in the Humber River and around the shoreline. It’s a beautiful part of the city, but it really needed someone to step in and clean it up. As a national rubbish removal company we’ve got the trucks, staff and expertise to get this done.”

The waters of the Humber

and the surrounding parkland constitute a hidden wildlife sanctuary in the midst of the city, with mink, beaver, blue heron, fox, deer and white egrets all living in or near the Humber River.

“In 2008, we pulled more than one metric tonne of garbage from the river, including rusted shopping carts, garbage cans, bottles, aluminum cans and a

few unidentified objects,” Crawford said.

“This year we are working to grow the scale of the clean up by challenging other west Toronto businesses to step up and help keep this amazing resource clean.”

Crawford is now calling on local residents, small businesses and corporations to pitch in and help at this year’s event.

Volunteers are invited to meet at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the parking lot just south of Petro Canada gas station at 8 South Kingsway (north of The Queensway).

The clean up will run from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

What areas of the city do you see litter? Let us know: contactus@insidetoronto.com

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Back to school – steps to your child’s success Advice from CCAC can ease your child’s anxiety and stress about the first week of school The first weeks of a new school year can be both exciting and daunting: new teachers and classmates, bigger classrooms, new routines, more schoolwork - these can all contribute to feelings of insecurity and uncertainty.

This can be an especially anxiety-ridden time for those changing schools, or making the move from elementary school to high school or onwards, and can negatively affect your child’s mental health.

Schools are at the forefront of dealing with mental health and addictions issues experienced by children and youth.

A team of specialized mental health and addictions nurses at Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) work in Toronto’s schools to provide advice, consultation and education on mental health issues. Here are some tips to de-stress students returning to school: • Remember: mental health is just as important as physical health • Sleep well and eat well-balanced meals: this is a foundation every child needs • For younger children, es-

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Keep the lines of communication open with your child when it comes to their fears about the upcoming school year.

tablish a “back to school” routine around wake-up time, bedtime, and meals before school starts • Parents, be positive: children take cues from you.

Your excitement and confidence about the upcoming school year will spread • Communication is key! Ask your children about fears and concerns about the new school year. Listen. Check in often and show support.

• What can increase comfort levels during the first week back: help your child figure out their new bus or subway route; take your younger child on a walk around their school, pointing out their classes – these will all help them feel more confident about

their new environment • Emotions magnify – parents can support children through feelings of fear, anxiety, or uncertainty, and they won’t find them so overwhelming. Make sure your child knows they are not alone.

• Encourage your child to build friendships Back to school stress and anxiety are normal for students, and usually they pass within the first few days or weeks. If your child continues to seem anxious or stressed, or displays unusual behavioral changes, it may be time to seek the assistance of a mental health professional.

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This mid-town 5K run starts and finishes at Sir Winston Churchill Park (Spadina Road and St. Clair Avenue). It offers participants the rare opportunity to run the streets of this beautiful neighbourhood on a traffic-free, timed course. Each participant receives a shirt and a medal upon finishing. For more information, please visit www.toronto5k.com

SEPTEMBER 15: SEARS NATIONAL KIDS CANCER RIDE

Coast to Coast Against Cancer Foundation has organized the biggest charity cycling event in the world supporting children with cancer.

Starting on Canada’s West Coast, and finishing on the East Coast, the event is an epic journey of more than 7,000 km. A meet and greet with the cyclists is being held at Yonge-Dundas Square on September 15 at 3:30 p.m.

Please visit www.searsnationalkidscancerride.com for more information on how you can support this event.

SEPTEMBER 21: SWEETS N’ TREATS: TORONTO FESTIVAL OF ICE CREAM AND DESSERTS

The inaugural Sweets and Treats Festival, presented by the Toronto Festival of Ice Cream and Dessert, is set for September 21-22 at Sugar Beach in Toronto. The family-friendly event will feature some of Toronto’s best sweets from food trucks/vendors, a beer and wine garden and live performances. Activities include buskers, face painting, a petting zoo and a midway. For more information, please visit: http://sweetsandtreats.neumarkets.com/#home or https://www.facebook.com/TorontoIceCreamFestival

SEPTEMBER 28: THE CANACCORD GENUITY GREAT CAMP ADVENTURE

The Great Camp Adventure is an up to 20 kilometre challenge-by-choice adventure walk that will take place on September 28 through the streets of downtown Toronto to benefit SickKids. Designed with the whole family in mind, babies in strollers, toddlers and tots, teenagers, moms, dads, grandparents and other family members will participate in ultimate camp adventures along the way making lasting memories of shared family fun. Register today at www.campforkeeps.com or call 416-4-4KEEPS.

SEPTEMBER 28: LIONS CLUB WALK

In support of the Ophthalmology Redevelopment Project at SickKids, the Lions Clubs of Toronto (Etobicoke, York, North York, East York, Scarborough and Toronto) are hosting a walk-a-thon on September 28 at Thomson Memorial Park from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The walk is open to the public and community support is encouraged! A barbeque lunch will be provided. Come and walk with members of your community and help us, help SickKids! For more information please contact Bob Knox at bob33@rogers.com

SEPTEMBER 28: BLISS BALL

This is a Canadian gala unlike any other. We’ll break away from the expected gala regime to offer a never-before-experienced evening of visual mastery, heart-warming performances, delectable food and drink, and remarkable visual spectacle - all enjoyed beneath an interactive pavilion at the beautiful estates of Sunnybrook. For more information, please visit http://blissball.ca/ For a complete list of all events and to register your own event, visit www.sickkidsfoundation.com/events @sickkids

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Junction Seniors Gathering WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Pascal’s Baguette and Bagels, 2904 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Eleanor Batchelder, 647-235-0843, www.junctionra.ca/ junction-seniors/, eob62@yahoo.com COST: Free This group of seniors meets twice a week at a local coffee shop for conversation, as a social network of neighbours. Tuesday mornings 10 to 11 a.m., Agora Cafe, 3015 Dundas St. W., and Friday afternoons 2 to 3 p.m. at Pascal’s, 2904 Dundas St. W. All welcome.

Junction Movie Nights WHEN: 9:30 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Junction Train Platform, 2960 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Kristina Skindelyte, 416-767-9068, hejunctionbia.ca/thejunction-movie-nights/, thejunctionbia@gmail.com COST: Free Audience choice. Vote online for which movie you want to see tonight.

w Sunday, Sept. 1

Myths and Legends Walking Tour WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: High Park, 1873 Bloor St. W. CONTACT: www.highparknature.org

w Tuesday, Sept. 17

Taking Charge of Your Health WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Joseph Urban Family Health Team, 27 Roncesvalles Ave. CONTACT: Yvonne Ng, 416-243-0127, yng@esssupportservices.ca COST: Free Discover ways to live a healthy life with chronic conditions through a free seven-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. The program is open to anyone who is living with or is a caregiver of a person with a chronic condition such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema, depression or anxiety.

COST: Free Colborne Lodge staff lead a walking tour recounting the many myths and legends told about High Park. Meet at the benches across the road from the south side of Grenadier Restaurant. Free, part of the High Park Walking Tour program.

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Seniors Art Class - Multi-Media WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to noon. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavina Ave CONTACT: Swansea Area Seniors Association, 416-392-1953, swanseaareaseniors@gmail.com COST: $30 per month Instructor guided weekly sessions let you sketch, paint and choose your

medium in waterclolours, acrylics or pastels. Disover your talent.

w Wednesday, Sept. 4

Clogging Lessons.

WHEN: 7:30 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavina Ave. CONTACT: Shirley Brown, 416-7623131, ,just4funcloggers@yahoo.ca COST: $25 Registration tonight for clogging lessons plus a complimentary demonstration on clogging.

w Friday, Sept. 6

Ward 13 Constituency Hours WHEN: 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Annette Street Library, 145 Annette St. CONTACT: Irmgard, 416-392-

4072, www.ward13.ca, councillor_ doucette@toronto.ca COST: Free Ward 13 Councillor Sarah Doucette holds constituency hours regularly to meet with constituents in person.

Call for an appointment.

w Saturday, Sept. 7

Diabetes Walk for Hope WHEN: 8:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Etienne Brule Park, 13 Crosby Ave. CONTACT: www.diabeteswalkforhope.com, samantha@diabeteshopefoundation.com COST: Free Walk, run or rollerblade a 5km course. Dogs welcome. Face painting, clowns, refreshments, live music.

Register online. Funds raised support Diabetes Hope Foundation and youth living with Type 1 diabetes.

Free Yoga Tune Up® Therapy Ball Workshop WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. WHERE: Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave. CONTACT: Lynda Jaworski, 905 442 5386, lyndajaworskiyoga@gmail.com COST: Free Learn self care techniques with the YTU therapy balls - roll, knead, compress and pry loose muscle and connective tissue fibres that have become adhered to each other. Help relieve pain, improve movement,

mobility, posture and performance.

Bring a donation for the Daily Bread Food Bank.

w Tuesday, Sept. 10

Tai Chi for Beginners WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Humbercrest United Church, 16 Baby Point Rd. CONTACT: 289-643-8774, babypoint@canadiantaichiacademy. org COST: $150 for four months or $50 monthly. Discount for seniors.

Treat yourself to better health and relaxation. The movements are less jarring than those in a low-impact aerobic exercise class, and with proper training even the most sedentary among us can safely embark on a program on Tai Chi.

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YouTube conversations give constituents freedom to ask questions >>>from page 1 “It is hard to see everyone who wants to see me so this allows a whole lot more people access,” DiNovo said.

DiNovo got the idea to host these live streamed discussions after she was asked to be part of a “Google Hangout”, a videoconference that allows two or more users to talk and see each other via a web camera, hosted by Steve Paikin of the television show The Agenda.

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“I had my staff look into them and we decided to launch one,” DiNovo said of the videoconferencing technology.

When meeting face to face there are limits as to the time and availability of politicians, DiNovo explained.

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These talks also open up a line of questioning that people might not otherwise pose, DiNovo said.

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Each week since launching the chats, the MPP’s constituency office has received

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Celebrating Culture: There was plenty of music, dance and food to enjoy Saturday at Centennial Park where hundreds came out to enjoy the Flavours of Ukraine, celebrating Ukraine’s Independence Day. (Clockwise from top:) youngsters in traditional attire sing Ukrainian songs; Tamara Koszarny (left) and Tepyna Shabrina sell Ukrainian blouses; Sophia Yarema dances with her grandmother Maria Koval; John Hladun of Natalie’s Kitchen cooks up sausages; and Nastya has her photo snapped by mom Natalya Shved. Bottom right, Tymofiy Pelekh sings for the crowd gathered, while below, youngsters dress in traditional Ukraine costumes while carrying Canadian flags. This is the first of two celebrations of Ukrainian culture in the west end. On Sept. 13, 14, 15 the annual Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival will take place featuring food, dance, and a parade along with local and international performances. For more information on the upcoming 17th annual festival, visit www.ukrainianfestival.com

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Board News

Central Commerce students to learn skills in bike repair, managing cafeteria this year

Both the Toronto public and Catholic school boards will be offering something new to kick off the 2013 to 2014 school year. The following are some of the changes taking place.

■ The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) welcomes its new Education Director Angela Gauthier who officially came on board Aug. 1.

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Between continuing an innovative bike maintenance program, ■ The Toronto District School teaching students to run their own Board (TDSB) is launching its new cafeteria and implementing full-day website in time for the school year kindergarten, there are big plans in with easy access to information Toronto’s downtown west end for about all of its schools and events the upcoming school year. taking place board-wide.

Just a few weeks before the new school year begins, Chris Bolton, ■ Another 17 Specialist High Skills the chair of the Toronto District Major (SHSM) programs are being School Board (TDSB) and trustee for offered at TCDSB schools this year, Ward 10, Trinity-Spadina, sat down up from a dozen offered in previwith The Villager to talk about new ous years. Students participating in programming, construction as well the SHSM program have the opporas some challenges. tunity to explore a specific area or When it comes to programming career of interest and to acquire Staff photo/IAN KELSO for students this year, Bolton pointed the experience and skills that will help them in their post-secondary to a couple of innovative courses Derek Chen, the new principal at Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton Catholic Secondary School, is excited and pathway. Visit bit.ly/14dO0yb at Central Commerce Collegiate anxious to be taking the helm at the school after longtime principal Maria Pereira retires.

– Clark Kim Institute, a west-end high school on Shaw Street, including a bike public schools haven’t been started “It is very important because we dentally interviewed for a job by repair and maintenance program and likely won’t for some time. have had quite a number of months Pereira. Fast-forward more than that will continue in the 2013/14 of unsettled environment with a a decade and Chen is taking over Although they are ready to go, school year. Launched last year, this Bolton said they are having some lot of wondering around which her former post at the Dundas program is the first of its kind and trouble with the permit process and direction is the board going from West and Bloor West streets are working with the city to get the an administrative level.” school. teaches how to repair bikes. proper paperwork in order to start The job has been vacant since “She told me, ‘You can call It is run in partnership with the Cabbagetown Youth Centre. The construction.

Chris Spence resigned in January me anytime. I’m retired, but centre had originally launched a The idea of full-day kindergarafter allegations of plagiarism.

I’m always willing to help,’” free bike-repair ten and associated he said.

“Servant leadership” is program after it programs is someTCDSB thing Bolton said Chen’s teaching philosocame into posthe board is really Meanwhile new principal Derek phy, one he shares with the session of the excited about this Chen admits he’s a little anxious, TCDSB. bulk of the more year, but renovayet excited to be taking the helm of “Jesus was the ultimate serthan 2,000 bikes recovered by police tions have been Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton vant leader. He served everyone.

Are you involved after they arrested Catholic Secondary School this fall, That’s my model, being there to needed in some with your schools? prolific bike thief schools. There is following the retirement of his serve everyone, our stuHave thoughts Igor Kenk. a rush to comdents, our stakeholders predecessor, the beloved Maria on the new school Also at Central Pereira.

– parents and the plete that work, year? Keep us in the loop Commerce, the but a number of community,” “She’s a legend,” Chen said just with an email to contactus@ TDSB will be instilabour strikes by days before the start of the first Chen said. insidetoronto.com, comment tuting a new culithe construction school term.

“I’m pretty honoured on our Facebook page or nary program. industry over the to follow in her footsteps – I’ve got Tweet us @BWVillager “We will develop summer has put huge shoes to fill.” a very specialized work behind.

Chen says he feels confident high school credit “Hopefully all he’ll be able to continue Pereira’s program,” Bolton said. “It is aimed of our kindergarten programs will legacy while adding his own at having kids specialize and having stamp. all be ready,” Bolton said. them be able to basically run the One of the main challenges for The one-time guidance >> SEND US A PHOTO of your child’s back to school outfit cafeteria on their own.” the school board this year will be to counselor decided to go into and you could win a $250 Cadillac Fairview shop! card® gift The cafeteria at Central get the perfect director of education teaching after a stint in the card. Visit insidetoronto.com and click ‘contests’ for details.

Commerce was closed at the beginin place in order to ensure stabilmusic industry because he ning of the 2012 to ’13 school year, ity and good programming and a loves working with people. but this new culinary program will smooth road for staff and students, He was hired by the Toronto Go online to learn about train students to be actively involved Bolton said.

Catholic District School Board other new school projects: in operating the cafeteria.

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New TTC uniform proposal raises ire Run the railpath to support The Stop Controversy erupted last week when TTC workers rejected a proposed uniform re-design resembling the colours of the Montreal Canadiens.

The outcry was so much it led TTC CEO Andy Byford to say in a statement that a posted picture of a blue, red and white striped golf shirt was only a “proposal” and no final choice has been made.

Byford said he preferred a “predominantly” blue uniform, a colour deeply associated with the Canadiens’ arch-rivals, the Toronto Maple Leafs. Whatever the design, TTC workers are scheduled to wear the new duds beginning in 2014. among bike theft victims wCouncillor

Thousands of bicycle owners have their rides stolen in Toronto every year, and now Mary-Margaret McMahon can add her name to the list.

A Giant Via bicycle belonging to the Beaches-East York councillor was stolen from right outside city hall last

rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT week. McMahon took to Twitter, offering muffins as an incentive to return her beloved, bright yellow ride.

As of Sunday, Aug. 24, McMahon had not recovered the bike. prize’ data base available w‘Door

An online database allows cyclists to report ‘door prizes’, which occur when a car door is suddenly opened in the oncoming path of a cyclist.

Now a struck rider can register an incident at www. doored.ca, and post details on the severity of the accident, the licence plate of the car involved and other information.

According to site creator Justin Bull, the purpose of the database is to provide a reliable tracking system for door prizes citywide.

The Toronto police board voted this month to review its

current policy of not tracking such collisions, which it discontinued in 2012. on Harbord bike lane wPetition

A petition is calling for separated bi-directional bike lanes on Harbord Street and Hoskin Avenue.

There are currently painted lanes on both sides of Harbord, which turns into Hoskin east of St. George Street, but the Cycle TO petition seeks fully separated lanes, which it says will encourage more riders and reduce fatalities.

So far, 146 people have signed the petition, but some commenters warn separated bi-directional bike lanes are dangerous since they are too constrained to evade collisions. The city plans to install separated bike lanes on Harbord-Hoskin in 2014.

View the petition at www. cycleto.ca Rahul Gupta is The Villager’s transit reporter. His column runs every Thursday. Reach him on Twitter: @TOinTRANSIT

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The second annual Railpath Community Run takes place on the railpath Sunday, Sept.

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This event is intended to bring the neighbourhood together to raise funds for The Stop Community Food Centre while enjoying a popular public space.

Conceived by avid runner and local resident Shazia McCormick, the Railpath Run is a time trial. With the railpath being 2.1 kilometres in length, participants will loop the path as many times as they can in the 45-minute window allotted. To enable participation at appropriate levels, there are two participant waves. The first will be a

runners’ wave geared toward seasoned runners and those people looking to set a personal best time. The second wave will be a fun run/walk that will be more casual and have people of all abilities participating. The event will include official chip timing, providing participants with their time every 1 km along the course.

Prizes will be awarded for best times in the runners’ wave and both waves will have draw prizes as well. Registration for the event is $30 per person and is available through the Running Room website (www. runningroom.ca) with special rates for groups and children.

The registration fee includes

a T-shirt, a shoe-tag-style finisher medal, refreshments and draw prizes. The tentative event schedule is: 8:30 – 9 a.m. – Support tents open/racer information table open 9:00 – 9:15 a.m. – Kickoff 9:15 – 10 a.m.

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Rash of robberies put residents on alert Eleven Division police have issued an alert concerning several recent robberies in the neighbourhood.

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Meanwhile, thieves have been breaking into houses in the area bounded by Dundas Street West to Bloor Street West and Jane Street to Humbercrest Boulevard.

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Saying ‘I do’ to the best wedding photo venue Roncesvalles photographer creates interactive map listing the most popular sites LISA RAINFORD lrainford@insidetoronto.com Just unveiled, Roncesvalles Village photographer Joseph Michael Howarth has created for those recently betrothed couples, an interactive map of the most popular wedding venues and formal photo locations within the Greater Toronto Area.

The specialized Google map boasts as many as 120 – and growing – most photogenic venues, including parks, bridges and markets from Niagara Falls to the City of Oshawa.

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Most weekends, especially in summer and fall, Howarth is busy photographing happy couples within a two-hour radius of Toronto. Muskoka, for example, would warrant its own map, he said. A newlywed himself, Howarth shoots as many as 30 weddings annually.

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Today, the pharmacy is expanding it’s trusted services under the ownership of Andrew Ing. Andrew is an experienced pharmacist dedicated to offering customers new, and exciting medical care to help treat more common alignments like diabetes and immobility.

Andrew is in the process of transforming Solarski Pharmacy into a home health care destination for people who have

Howarth was inspired to become a photographer when he spent a year abroad during his third year of university.

Far from complete, Howarth says he’ll likely be adding venues until he retires.

medication management service. The pharmacist will go into the homes of customers who are bed ridden or unable to make it to the pharmacy. They will help educate care givers on proper drug dispersion, possible side effects and medication management, until the patient is better.

Customers are also encouraged to visit the pharmacist in the pharmacy’s consultation room for advice and answers to their medical questions.

To make room for the home health care products and medication management services, Andrew has moved Solarski Pharmacy’s post office down the street

to Guardian Drugs at 137 Roncesvalles.

Guardian Drugs is also going through a transformation to offer elevated service in all areas of your daily pharmaceutical needs including prescription, and health and beauty needs. The pharmacy houses a medical centre as well as a walk in clinic for faster service. Compounding, diabetic management and nutritional consultations are also available at Guardian Drugs.

All renovations will be completed in September. Andrew thanks you for your patience and invites you to experience the new elevated services at both Solarski Pharmacy and Guardian Drugs.

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Layton statue unveiled at moving ceremony REBECCA FIELD rfield@metroland.com Torontonians honoured the two-year anniversary of the death of former federal NDP leader Jack Layton with the official renaming ceremony of the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal.

A bronze statue of Jack Layton sitting on the back seat of a tandem bicycle, inviting Torontonians to take the front seat, was unveiled at last Thursday’s event.

MP Olivia Chow (TrinitySpadina), Layton’s widow, made a speech at the event, along with Jack’s son, Ward 19 Trinity-Spadina Councillor Mike Layton, Mayor Rob Ford and Ward 28 Toronto CentreRosedale Councillor Pam McConnell.

“The Toronto island is truly a magical place,” said Chow tearfully as she spoke about the lifetime of memories the family had together on the islands – starting with her marriage to Jack where an ash tree now stands.

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Above left, helping to unveil the new statue of Jack Layton (from left) Ward 19 Councillor and Jack’s son Mike Layton; Sid Ryan, president of the Ontario Federation of Labour; Toronto Mayor Rob Ford; Trinity-Spadina MP and Jack’s widow Olivia Chow; and Ward 28 Councillor Pam McConnell. Above right, Mike Layton is one of the first to try out the new Jack Layton tandem bike sculpture.

“We watched the sunset, ran with the kids, played, partied, and enjoyed the deep friendship with our islander friends,” said Chow who noted the tandem bicycle they rode not only across the island together, but across the city together, was their wedding present to each other.

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Jack’s back,” Chow said. “Now he has your back.”

The bronze statue sits in the park surrounding the ferry terminal that the city plans to continue beautifying after today’s naming. It was created by artist David Pelletier.

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“This dedication is Toronto’s way of saying thank you. Thank you Jack Layton for the life you lived,” said Ford.

Councillor McConnell acted as MC for the Aug. 22 event, listing off Jack’s involvement in advocating to keep the Island School open and preserving the ports.

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Traffic signal boxes to be adorned with public art A city beautifying project will see traffic signal boxes wrapped and adorned with public art to discourage graffiti and illegal postering.

When the Outside the Box initiative is completed, the entire surface of some 2,200 metal boxes, which house the controls to operate and co-ordinate traffic signals, will be covered in a wrapping made from a special coating intended to make graffiti removal easier.

Two types of wrapping were created for the project, containing designs from renowned Canadian graphic

artists Gary Taxali and the late Moira McElhinney.

A panel of 11 artists, jury-selected through the StreetARToronto initiative (StART ), will also handpaint 20 traffic control boxes between now and Oct. 25 at various locations. The designs, according to city public works chair Denzil Minnan-Wong are intended to foster an artistic sense of city identity as well as combat vandalism. “ We look for ward to beautifying these boxes and hope that traffic-signal boxes around the city can

become an impressive public art collection,‘” said MinnanWong in a statement released Tuesday.

The project is part of the city’s ongoing campaign to reduce graffiti. Similar street furniture wrapping is employed by other Canadian municipalities and the Toronto Financial District BIA recently installed vinyl wrapping on traffic poles along the intersection of King Street West and Bay Street.

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All are invited to attend this meeting, which takes place Thursday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. at

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