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Expectant mothers in Toronto have another option when it comes to delivering their babies.

The Toronto Birth Centre, at 525 Dundas St. E., officially opened its doors on Friday, Jan. 31 and provides an alternative to giving birth in a hospital.

The centre was a long time coming – the notion of having a birth centre of its kind in Toronto dates back to at least the 1980s when a group of community activists and leaders pushed for just such a facility.

Those dreams were scuttled in 1995, when the Harris government cut funding just before work was set to start on a birth centre.

“Even though the funding was cut, a group of Indigenous midwives, non-indigenous allied midwives and others kept the (Toronto Birth Centre) corporation running, so when the province put out a request for expressions of interest (a few years ago) they were ready,” said Toronto Birth Centre clinical director Sara Booth.

The centre is still governed using an indigenous framework, though it will cater to both First Nations families and families >>>BIRTHING, page 13

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FALCONS VS. BLACKHAWKS: Tristan Steel makes a save for the Forest Hill Falcons during a novice gold game against the Willowdale Blackhawks in the Leaside Select Invitational hockey tournament Friday afternoon.

Deer Park students model their block JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com A group of students at Deer Park Junior and Senior Public School see big things for their neighbourhood.

The students made a large

model of the block on which their school is located – bounded by St. Clair Avenue East to the south, Heath Street to the north, Ferndale Avenue to the west and the Toronto ravine system to the east – and came up with additions they would

like to see made to the area.

The project came about through a partnership between the Toronto District School Board and architecture firm No. 9.

“It’s a partnership that exposes one class in each ward

of the city to architecture,” said teacher Diane Vaughan. “The kids pick a site near the school they feel could use some urban development or planning. My students picked the block the school’s on because there are >>>LACK, page 2

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Lack of amenities for kids sparks project between TDSB and architecture firm No. 9 >>>from page 1 a lot of amenities here but there’s not much for kids.”

Each student was encouraged to make one suggestion on how to improve the block, and the end result showed great creativity and ambition.

The students’ vision included a movie theatre, a live performance space, an observatory, a skating rink that converts into a skateboard park in summer and many other features.

“Before, on St. Clair, there was nothing to do,” said student Emma Skipp.

“There are office buildings there and added a food place under it where everyone will want to be. There’s a bookstore, a café and other things to do.”

Atop the towers, the students placed rooftop gardens, while they placed a new community centre between the two buildings.

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Deer Park Junior and Senior Public School students display a model of the block on which their school is located.

dents were also asked to look at sustainability, with solar powered camping facilities in the ravine and new plant life near the school.

“We wanted to add a bit more greenery because now there’s just buildings and buildings and more buildings everywhere,” said student Rohit Somasundaran.

“We have a greenhouse that will supply vegetables

to the school and for sale in a farmers’ market. It’s also like an outdoor classroom where students can come to learn more about plants and vegetables.”

The model will remain on display in the classroom over the next few weeks.

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celebrating: Clockwise from top right: student Riynad Ahmad and staff member Kathleen Oda walk for Canada during Sunny View Jr. and Sr. Public School’s Olympics 2014 Opening Ceremonies Monday; Julie Kwon, left, student Hamzah Patel and Salma Joyia walk for their countries; Myrtle King, student Liam Goberdhan and Susan Deokie walk for Trinidad; student Kimone Mones and staff Nancy Birkhoff walk for Jamaica; Louie Dimitrovski and student Joseph Nastamagou walk for Macedonia; while Andrew Short waves the Scottish flag before the opening Ceremonies.

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ur libraries are not just about books.

While today’s libraries offer a far more diverse and sophisticated range of materials to the user, a library’s true value comes from more than the tangible materials on its shelves.

Consider the entertainer visits, educational experiences and community connections that happen within library walls in this city every day.

The Toronto Public Library system has 98 branches, offering a range of ways citizens can interact with one another and get engaged. It’s those types of interactions that enable communities to evolve.

This week, Metroland Media Toronto published its interview with new Toronto Public Library board chair Michael Foderick. You can see our story online at bit. ly/1bJfDj0 “The local library is the cornerstone of virtually every single successful neighbourhood in this city,” Foderick says. “That’s true from our view Etobicoke, to North York to Scarborough.”

Libraries are meeting places.

Facilities are They’re places to learn, and places to go get entertained. community Whether it’s an English hubs in action Conversation Circle at Flemingdon Park branch, a Small Business Workshop at the Maria A. Shchuka, a garden society meeting at S. Walter Stewart or a baby time literacy program event in High Park, what you have is a community hub in action. Many of the city’s facilities – not just libraries – have that same multi-purpose aspect.

Now think of your neighbourhood branch. It’s likely there is something it can offer you. But maybe there is something you can offer it?

Many of the events that happen in our libraries involve sharing of knowledge or expertise. If you have the time and something to offer, why not volunteer?

There are plenty of opportunities available. Visit bit. ly/1gm9fCn to find out more.

It’s an exciting year for the Toronto Public Library.

With openings of two new branches (Fort York and Scarborough Centre) before the end of the year, that will bring the total number of branches to 100 in the city. That’s strong coverage in a diverse city of 2.6 million people.

To find out more about your neighbourhood branch, access our community listings at citycentremirror.com and click the Select a Community Listing from the drop-down menu in the right-hand column. You can also see what’s happening at your local branch in our events listings by clicking the Community Calendar icon at the top of the page.

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What’s the secret to Ford’s steady support?

Here are some recent data points about our mayor, that can only confound.

One: the mayor’s approval rating has fallen, slightly to 43 per cent according to a Forum Research poll released on the weekend. Two: on Tuesday, a small protest of women and their children, set up outside the mayor’s office, focused not on any city policy, but on Ford’s moral turpitude.

The poll was released a day before and the protest came the day after Ford clarified, on YouTube, that he’d lied about using crack cocaine for those long months because he was “embarrassed,” as many people would be under the circumstances, and so chose to lie... as people, he said, do.

And it all came days after Ford decided to drop all pretense about scheduling conflicts surrounding the Pride parade and out himself as what is effectively a homophobe, trying to haul

david nickle the city down rainbow flags and snubbing World Pride as a matter of identity.

It’s unlikely these two events will do anything to sway either the 40-odd per cent of Torontonians who continue to approve of the mayor’s performance, or the undefined number of parents who can no longer conceal their disgust for the mayor.

How? And therein lies the confounding puzzle: how it is that a man who has seemingly embraced bigotry, dishonesty and criminal substance abuse can hold the support of such a significant percentage of the city.

To say that Toronto has a growing strain of conservatism is not enough.

Toronto has, apparently, an

unbelievably high level of tolerance for intolerance and dishonesty.

That is so unbelievable, that it is unlikely to be true.

What’s a more likely truth about Torontonians is that many of us are deeply susceptible to locally based, retail politics.

Community building Willowdale Councillor John Filion took a moment Monday to talk about the Ford phenomenon in his ward, where Ford did well in 2010 and still enjoys support.

Filion has been described as a left-leaning councillor, insists he’s really a centrist, and has managed to maintain the support of a ward whose voters lean to the right for two decades.

Filion said he suspects many voters support Ford and himself for the same reason.

“I have a message – it’s a community-building

message,” said Filion. “I’m a little like Rob Ford in that I’m out in the community all the time.

“They see me in the community, say, ‘that guy understands us.’ Last election, I often had people saying I’m voting for you and for Rob Ford. They basically say it because ‘we think you both care about us.’”

Filion said he could see Ford winning in October, if the field is crowded and another candidate doesn’t emerge who provides the same feeling of commonality that he does, “I hope there’s someone else the public can identify with more,” Filion said. “I haven’t seen who they are yet.

“They really have to own their messages, or the Ford brothers will just body slam them and put them in a submission hold and throw them out of the ring.”

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History Month films at Scadding Court wBlack Scadding Court Community Centre celebrates Black History Month with a series of free Thursday night film screenings from 6 to 8 p.m.

The series starts with The History of Toronto Hip Hop Thursday, Feb. 13, followed by What Is Black Beauty? Feb. 20, and Nelson Mandela: Bringing a Nation Together Feb. 27. The centre is at 707 Dundas St. W. First Nations women who have died wRemember

A special ceremony to commemorate First Nations women who have died violent deaths will take place at Toronto police headquarters Friday.

The ninth annual Strawberry Ceremony with Wanda Whitebird kicks off at 12:30 p.m. at 40 College St., followed by a community feast catered by NaMeRes at the 519 Community Centre, 519 Church St. Trinity Taverna supports SickKids Treat your sweetheart to a Greek meal for a great cause this Valentine’s Day. On Friday, Trinity Taverna, 1681 Lake Shore Blvd. E., hosts

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a Valentine’s Day prix fixe special for $60 per person.

Ten percent of the proceeds will be directed to the SickKids Foundation. Call 416-698-3456 to make a reservation.

Councillor Mike Layton hosts a skating party Lace up your skates and join neighbours, Trinity-Spadina MP Olivia Chow and Ward 19 Councillor Mike Layton for ice skating, hot chocolate and cookies Monday.

Festivities start at the Trinity Bellwoods Skating Rink, which is in the northeast corner of Trinity Bellwoods Park, from 9 to 11 a.m.

They then move to Christie Pits Skating Rink, in the northwest corner of Christie Pits Park from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Winter Garden Theatre offers tours The Winter Garden Theatre is turning 100, with free tours of the venerable venue and Elgin Theatre available during Heritage Week to celebrate.

The 90-minute guided tours offer insight into the site’s history and renovations, as well

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as vaudeville scenery, artifacts and more.

The free tours will take place at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17 and Saturday, Feb. 22.

UofT hosts lecture on time and resources The United Way Toronto and the Wellesley Institute are hosting a free lecture on the perils of not having enough time, money or resources.

The lecture takes place at 121 St. Joseph St. on the University of Toronto campus from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20.

To register, visit https://www. eventbrite.ca/e/scarcity-whyhaving-too-little-means-somuch-tickets-10103908061

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In partnership with the Scadding Court Community Centre, MPP Rosario Marchese invites constituents and local organizations to nomination exceptional women who live in Trinity-Spadina, and who work for women and girls.

Exceptional w om en w il l be recognized at the International

Women’s Day Celebration at Scadding Court March 6 at 6:30 p.m.

To nominate an inspiring female, contact the constituency Marchese’s office by March 3. Visit http://rosariomarchese. ca

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Salute to Senior Service award program honours the contributions of adults ages 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to a cause.

Visit at salutetoseniorservice. ca until March 1. Completed online nomination forms may also be mailed to Salute to Senior Service, P.O. Box 25 Toronto F, Toronto Ont., M4Y 2L8.

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Life saving techniques CPR: Top photo: Toronto paramedics Eladio Francisco, left, and Charlie Quartarone demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with a Resusci-Annie training mannequin du r in g a C P R w o r k sh o p a t Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School on Tuesday. Right photo: Palmerston Avenue Junior Public School student Cecilia Chan, 11, practices cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) with her own inflatable Resusci-Annie training dummy.

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Choose to reuse. Always remember to bring your reusable bags when you go shopping. For more info on what to do with extra plastic bags, go to toronto.ca/recycle

Did you or your family use publicly funded home care in the 1960’s or 1970’s?

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Songs for Voice, Violins and Lute

by Byrd and others WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Heliconian Hall, 35 Hazelton Ave. CONTACT: www.musiciansinordinary.ca COST: $25; $20 for students and seniors Soprano Hallie Fishel and lutenist John Edwards of The Musicians In Ordinary. Edwards performs English Renaissance songs with a violin band – the main dance band of the Elizabethans.

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The Future of the Book WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. CONTACT: Holly, 416-944-1101 Obsolescence or rebirth? Two proponents of public access to literature debate what new technologies signal for the book, and consider what else might be under transformation as the centuries-old form loses the weight of its physical pages and covers.

HarbourKIDS Skating Festival, presented by RBC Play Hockey WHEN: noon WHERE: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. CONTACT: media@harbourfrontcentre. com COST: Free Mark the dates for a HarbourKIDS weekend of outdoor skating and indoor creative fun including special Family Day events.

Bring the clan for the annual celebration of all things skating, including rink-side spectacles, performances, concerts and crafts.

info@evergreen.ca COST: Free Get active this Family Day as you take a skate on the outdoor rink and meet a Canadian hockey Olympian.

Also doing the day is the Skate for Seeds event, which includes children’s eco-crafts and nature play.

A children’s polar bear book will be read by the author for the children during rest periods. Please help Seeds build the Tree nursery in April 2014 and send vegetable seeds to Zambia Africa.

Free workshop: Your RRSP Options WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Central Eglinton Community Centre, 160 Eglinton Ave. E. CONTACT: Nancy Lyon, 416-392-0511, ext. 225 COST: Free Shayba Razi will discuss how you can consider putting your RRSP investments in an alternative place during uncertain economic times: segregated funds, which can provide the reassurances of insurance coverage and capital protection. How do segregated funds compare with mutual funds. Bring your questions. Please register.

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Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www.citycentremirror.com. Read weeks of listings from your neighbourhood as well as events from across Toronto.

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Sears Great Canadian Chill 2014 WHEN: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. WHERE: Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St. E. COST: $25 Torontonians brave icy waters while raising money in support of paediatric oncology research. This family fun festival will also include games, prizes, entertainment and more. Visit www.thechill.ca Family Skate Day at Evergreen Brick Works WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave. CONTACT: 416-596-1495,

Western Roehampton Hotel & Suites, 808 Mount Pleasant Rd. CONTACT: Jennifer Lezcano, 416-495-0926, http://www.bellwood.ca/educationevents-details.php?id=57, jlezcano@ bellwood.ca COST: Free Join Bellwoods for a free education evening and learn about eating disorders, recovery, and treatment options.

Unraveling the Mysteries of Eating Disorders WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Best

Dance for Life WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Toronto Reference Library - Beeton Audito-

rium, 789 Yonge St. CONTACT: L. Arrizza, 416-393-7168, http://bit. ly/1mvaAKs, larrizza@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Tess Hamilton, Animeaux Productions, introduces and screens Dance for Life, a short documentary about the healing and mood elevating benefits of dance. April Nakaima discusses York University’s Dance department program, which sent students into Toronto communities to lead dance classes with seniors.

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I Didn’t Sleep a Wink! Sleep Disorders in Aging WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. WHERE: Toronto Reference Library, 789 Yonge St. CONTACT: 416-393-7168 COST: Free Dr. Mortimer Mamelak, Baycrest psychiatrist, with 40-year history of sleep research discusses sleep disorders. Learn about the physiology of sleep, followed by a look at its disorders and possible treatment options.

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That sentiment was expressed by Tammie Orifa, manager of employment services for JVS Toronto’s Jane Street and Finch Avenue site, who was one of about 70 people who came out to North York Civic Centre late last month for a Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy 2020 discussion with the project team to help select criteria in relaunching NIAs for council’s approval, which may see some designations revoked.

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DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com Rob and Doug Ford took to YouTube Monday morning with what could be the first episode in an online video series.

In the course of the 12-minute show, the Fords extolled the virtues of the last term of Rob Ford’s mayoralty, repeated the claim – since debunked – that Ford had saved $1 billion and briefly addressed Mayor Ford’s decision last year to lie about his issues with substance abuse.

That last discussion emerged three-quarters of the way through the video, when Ford asked an emailed question from “Sandra” in Bangkok, Thailand: “Why did you lie about your substance abuse when initially you were asked?”

Ford last year denied smoking crack cocaine initially, when confronted with a video seen by journalists appearing to show him smoking crack cocaine and making racist and homophobic remarks.

It was only when Toronto Police Chief Bill Blair told reporters that he had seen the video too and it was in police possession that Ford admitted he had smoked cocaine.

Did I experiment with drugs? Yes I have. Why did I lie? I think everybody in the world has lied. (I lied) because I was embarrassed.

I didn’t want to tell the truth.

– Mayor Rob Ford, on his YouTube show

His answer on the video was very similar to the answers he gave at that time last year.

“I do not have a substance abuse problem,” said Ford. “Did I experiment with drugs? Yes I have. Why did I lie? I think everybody in the world has lied. (I lied) because I was embarrassed. I didn’t want to tell the truth. That’s the only answer I can give. That’s as straightforward as I can be.

“I’m not a drug addict. I don’t use drugs. Have I in the past? Yes. When they ask me it’s very, very humiliating in front of the world to say yes. Maybe people can tell you. Why do you lie? People lie to cover up. People lie to cover up?

Because you’re embarrassed? That’s why you lie.”

Mayor Ford’s brother Doug finished the segment commenting, “I think if you dug into every single politician’s background around the world, folks – I think you’d get a real eye-opener.”

The Ford nation video show started out with the mayor introducing himself and listing accomplishments of the last term of office, and making it clear that he was seeking re-election.

Ford repeated a claim that has been de-bunked, that his administration saved $1 billion for taxpayers (according to Toronto’s city manager, the direct savings to taxpayers over

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The Fords also spoke about Doug Ford’s record in office – notably, his decision to donate his salary back to the city, and work he’s done donating to improve local parks, as well as his work on the budget committee. Doug Ford has said he is not running for re-election in his Etobicoke North ward, but is interested in seeking provincial office.

The show finished with sports talk – in which the Fords talked about the Sochi Olympics, and both agreed on a prediction that Italy would win the World Cup in soccer.

The video, according to a news release from Mayor Ford’s office at city hall, was produced by volunteers.

But the use of the mayor’s communications staff to promote the video show has come under fire from David Soknacki, a former Scarborough councillor who is also seeking the mayor’s office in the 2014 election.

Soknacki says it’s inappropriate at least that the mayor should use his taxpayer-funded office staff’s time and email lists to promote an election-style video.

Election contests In advance of the Oct. 27 municipal election, the City of Toronto will be holding two artistic competitions this spring to remind citizens of the importance of voting.

The Design Your Vote poster contest and the Your Voice, Your Vote video contest are opportunities for Torontonians to express what they most enjoy about their public services and how elections affect their daily lives.

“In 2010, the City held the Bring It By Ballot contest, which was extremely successful in creating awareness of the election that year,” said City Clerk Ulli S. Watkiss, in a news release.

She added the results from Bring It By Ballot were enough for the city to explore more creative ways to engage with local communities.

Both contests run from Feb. 3 to May 4. While Design Your Vote is limited to residents between ages 13 and 24, Your Voice, Your Vote welcomes entrants of all ages.

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The provincial transit planning agency is constructing the underground section of the Eglinton Crosstown LRT line which has resulted in traffic disruptions even with the main construction taking place below the avenue.

This week, Metrolinx announced it is reducing northbound access to the Allen to one westbound lane for “many months”.

That’s in addition to the existing lane restrictions along Eglinton Ave. W. While the delays are sure to cause further road congestion to the area it probably could have been a lot worse had the city not turned down a proposal from Metrolinx to seal off all northbound access to the Allen for one full year.

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LONG WAY TO GO FOR ◗A modifi ONLINE CHAT WITH FULL TTC ACCESSIBILITY ◗ PREMIER WYNN ed subway route Ontario Premier Kathleen map shared on Twitter this shows just how much work is needed to make TTC stations fully accessible.

The map (https:// twitter.com/nicofara/ status/432975553247727616/ photo/1) from Twitter user @nicofara show the existing TTC route map juxtaposed with a modified version highlighting which stations are accessible – and leaving the ones which are not blank.

The map illustrates the challenge facing the TTC in making all of its stations accessible. To date just 32 of a possible 69 stations have elevators leading to the subway, sliding doors at the entrances or other improvements intended to reduce barriers for those with mobility issues.

Wynne took part in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) online chat this week, taking questions from the site’s members who are known as Redditors on a variety of topics, from job creation efforts to her favourite books.

But when it comes to future transit planning, Wynne was decidedly vague. The premier answered approximately 10 questions during the onehour AMA and promised to address some of the many more left unanswered throughout the week.

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Name change for Union Station proposed DAVID NICKLE dnickle@insidetoronto.com Toronto’s Union Station could be in for a renaming to go along with its renovation, as Toronto’s executive committee voted earlier this month to ask for a staff report on what it would take to name the railway station after Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald.

If it goes ahead, the station would be renamed in honour of the bicentennial of Macdonald’s birth in 2015.

Don Valley East Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong brought forward the motion. He argued there were plenty of reasons to change the generically named Union Station to one honouring Macdonald. “ There are 23 Union Stations in North America,” Minnan-Wong said. “They were all named for the same reasons: it’s where different rail companies overlap.

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Los Angeles’ Union Station and Erie, Pennsylvania, Union Station.”

Minnan-Wong pointed out Macdonald was instrumental in the creation of the Canadian Pacific Railway, and it makes sense a rail terminal bears his name.

“There are those reluctant to embrace change,” MinnanWong said. “Those will be the same people who were reluctant to change Dominion Day to Canada Day, and Toronto International Airport to Pearson Airport.”

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“I think it’s appropriate to find a way to honour the first prime minister in a significant way in the city,” he said.

“I’ve had calls about everything from Avenue Road to renaming Nathan Phillips Square. I think Conservatives in the city want some recognition. Union Station, however, is a spiritual, historical and cultural centrepiece of the city. I don’t think it’s appropriate to obliterate history when you want to recognize history.”

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“Aboriginal families have their own strengths and know their own needs best,” Booth said.

“The centre brings that approach to all its clients, making births more flexible and person-centred.”

The centre offers three birth rooms and a consult room that can be used for births in special cases when the main birth rooms are occupied.

The rooms feature beds, large tubs for water births, fully accessible bathrooms and murals painted by a Metis muralist.

Birthing balls and birthing stools are also available.

“Everything a midwife would bring to a home birth, we have here at the centre,” said Toronto Birth Centre aide Emily Stewart-Wilson.

Two of the rooms feature electric fireplaces, and all three have their own temperature controls.

The rooms have also been sound-proofed to allow mothers giving birth privacy.

The centre also features a kitchen in which families and their loved ones can prepare food.

“The whole centre was designed around the philosophy that birth can and should be a community event,” Stewart-Wilson said.

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The Toronto Birth Centre opened in Regent Park on Friday at 525 Dundas St. E.

“We very much encourage people to bring food, eat and cook here.”

In all, the centre offers a far more comfortable, less clinical setting in which mothers can give birth.

In order to use the centre, expectant mothers must have a midwife who works with one of seven midwifery practice groups across the city.

The midwife will act as a liaison between the mother and the centre and will attend the birth.

“Every midwife who has privileges to work out of here has done pretty extensive orientation so they know the area well,” Stewart-Wilson said.

The centre has been designed to deliver up to 450 babies a year.

It is available 24 hours a day, year-round, though staff is on-call during late-night hours.

Unlike many hospital births, families are often on their way home mere hours after the child is delivered.

“The client comes in when she’s in active labour and after she has the baby, within two to four hours, she can be home,” Booth said.

“They have their midwives who will do a lot of follow-up with them.”

In case of complications – which midwives are trained to detect – clients will be shuttled off to nearby St. Mike’s Hospital.

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