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TARA HATHERLY thatherly@insidetoronto.com If there’s a fountain of youth, Olive Dodds might have it. Dodds turned 105 yesterday, and is still going strong. The Upper Beaches resident recently marked 30 years of volunteering at Toronto East General Hospital, where her birthday was celebrated with a party on Tuesday afternoon. People packed the East York
hospital’s Coxwell lobby to wish Dodds a happy birthday, greeting her arrival with loud cheers and applause. “She’s an inspiration to everybody,” said Denny Petkovski, manager of the hospital’s volunteer department. “It’s a privilege to be able to work with somebody like her.” Dodds knits dolls and toys sold at the hospital to raise funds for the volunteer association, which helps pay for new
equipment and renovations at TEGH. She has also outfitted many newborns with the hospital’s knitting club. Volunteering keeps her young, said Dodds, and is a great way to meet and spend time with friends. Her advice for a good, long life is simple. “Be happy,” she said. “Be content with your loved. Don’t quarrel.” She was all smiles during her
party, where the packed house sang happy birthday before she blew out the candles on her cake. Her knitted creations were a hot item, selling readily to delighted guests. “It was fantastic,” Dodds said of her full-house fete. “A bit staggering.” Being 105 doesn’t feel any different than 104, she added with a laugh. S a r a h D ow n e y, T E G H >>>DODDS, page 12
Those attending this weekend’s Festival of South Asia will be treated to two interactive art installations courtesy of The Bazaar Bizarre Collective, a collaboration between Torontobased artists Rob Elliott and Andrew Horne. The most eye-catching piece is called The Bazaar Bizarre Streetcar, a colourful, 15-footlong likeness of a TTC streetcar made of plastic and wood that features an eclectic assortment of cartoon “passengers” and a gaggle of roof-top squatters such as skunks, raccoons, pigeons and opossums as well as tigers, leopards, peacocks and cows to name a few. The Red Rocket’s driver is a giant, smiling cat dressed in the semblance of a TTC uniform. INTEGRATION OF CULTURE “It’s sort of a representation of the integration of the South Asian culture within the GTA,” said Horne, a former Little India-area resident who two years ago opened up Flying Pony café, bakery and art gallery at the southwest corner of Gerrard Street East and Rhodes Avenue. “It also represents the >>>GERRARD, page 6
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federal election. Oh yes, almost forgot, didn’t you? It was an unusual (some would say cynical) move by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to drop the writ in the middle of the August long weekend – effectively extending the official campaign up to the Oct. 19 voting day by another few weeks. It’s understandably challenging, with weeks left in summer, for voters to begin pondering their choices. Moreso, even with a number of candidates already declared, the official cut-off date for nominations doesn’t arrive until late September. But here we are. For better or worse, the campaign is on. And for Toronto, in the midst of the typical rhetoric, mud-slinging and sloganeering that comes with any election campaign, residents must take a hard look at what the candidates and their parties vow to do for this city. Twenty-five of the our view 338 members of Parliament will be coming from Toronto. That’s a percentage – regardSpeak loudly significant less of party affiliation of its memon Toronto’s bers, Toronto’s representatives need to be vocal about the city’s priorities needs. So for residents, it’s worth paying attention to the campaign. For candidates, it’s worth crafting thoughtful, evidence-based platforms to address ongoing challenges the city faces. Hint: Transit comes to mind. This election will see a number of changes. Particularly downtown and in the north and eastern parts of the city, there are a number of boundary changes. This is brought about in part by the creation of new ridings including Don Valley North in North York, and Scarborough-Rouge Park and Scarborough North in Scarborough; Trinity-Spadina, downtown, has been replaced with University-Rosedale and Spadina-Fort York. Once a Liberal bastion federally, the city in 2011 saw a healthy mix of Liberal, NDP and Conservative candidates elected. It will be interesting to see if that trend continues. According to statistics from Elections Canada, the voter turnout in 2011 was 61.1 per cent, up from the historic low of 58.8 per cent in 2008, but still one of the lower voter turnouts in Canadian federal election history. That number needs to be higher. It may be the dog days of summer. There may be other things on your mind. Just remember that this is already ongoing.
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his past week marked the 70th anniversary of the dropping of atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. While many tend to think of these as American events, there is a very important Canadian connection that is often overlooked. The reality of the matter is that much of the uranium used in the Hiroshima bomb – code named Little Boy – came from Canada. It was produced very close to Toronto in the town of Port Hope at the nuclear refinery located there. Ironically, there were literally tons of uranium ore in storage at the Port Hope refinery in the late 1930s. At that time it was a byproduct of the production of radium, which was seen as being more useful. In 1939, German scientists proved that uranium atoms could be split, thus beginning the race for a bomb.
By 1940, British scientists had figured out how to make an atomic bomb using enriched natural uranium. Following the attack on Pearl Habour the Americans became involved and initiated their own program code named The Manhattan Project. In 1942 a team of British and French scientists were moved to Montreal from war torn Europe to continue their research. In the meantime, the nuclear facilities at Port Hope were switched from refining radium to refining uranium. Uranium ore from a mine located at Great Bear Lake in the Northwest Territories and a mine in the Belgian Congo was used. In 1942, the United States government ordered 60 tons of uranium ore and at the same time the Canadian government nationalized the mining and refining operation. As the war contin-
joe cooper watchdog ued and the American’s research and development of atomic weaponry advanced, so did the orders for uranium ore. Not only did the Canadian facilities refine hundreds of tons of Canadian ore, large amounts from the Belgian Congo were refined as well. During this time Canadian government officials, including former prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King and former minister of munitions and supply C.D. Howe, were aware of uranium’s potential as a bomb. In 1943, secret agreements had been signed in Quebec by American, British and Canada outlining the role of each country in the development of the bomb. British, French and Canadian scientists were at
work in Montreal and later at the nuclear reactor at Chalk River in Ontario. The Chalk River nuclear reactor was used to enrich uranium to weapon grade levels as well as help produce plutonium. Thus, the reality of the nuclear bomb dropped over Hiroshima was that a portion of the uranium came from Canada. The use of the bomb and its devastating results on the population of that city has a very clear Canadian component that is not fully recognized in this country. Again, the events of Aug. 6, 1945 are often seen as a purely American project but our country was certainly part of the process. That role should be better understood if Canada is to take more responsibility as a world power. Joe Cooper is a long-time East York resident and community activist. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at eym@insidetoronto.com
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Dart Tournament WHEN: 7 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 22, 1240 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Jim Farrell, 416-425-1714 COST: $ 5 All money collected will be returned in prizes. Everyone welcome.
w Saturday, Aug. 15
Withrow Park Farmers’ Market WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: North end of Withrow Park, 725 Logan Ave. CONTACT: Leah Leon, withrowmarket.com COST: Free Featuring organic produce, bread, cheese, prepared foods, guest vendors, kids’ crafts and music.
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Protecting Your Estate: Keeping it safe from Creditors, Taxation and Your Family WHEN: 2 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart Library, 170 Memorial Park Dr. CONTACT: 416-396-3975 COST: Free Presented by the Chartered Professional Accountants Canada and its Community Connect Program. Learn how to: Avoid Retirees’ biggest financial mistakes; Reduce taxes on your retirement income; Eliminate the Estate Tax trap; Protect yours, and your beneficiaries’ assets. Everyone welcome. Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www.east yorkmirror.com. Read weeks of listings from your East York neighbourhoods as well as events from across Toronto.
Park Yoga WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Riverdale Park East, 550 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Trixie, 647-969-8152, parkyogatoronto@gmail.com COST: donation; with fees to support Nellie’s Shelter Classes are at the south east end of the park off Broadview Avenue by the large statue of Dr. Sun Yat Sen. Comedy Night WHEN: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 22, 1240 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: 416-425-1714 COST: Free
An evening of improv comedy.
An afternoon of euchre.
Elvis Show WHEN: 8 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion - Branch 10, 1083 Pape Ave. CONTACT: 416-425-3070 COST: $15; $20 at the door.
w Monday, Aug. 17
w Sunday, Aug. 16 Sunday Afternoon Euchre WHEN: 12:30 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22, 1240 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Jim Farrell, 416-425-1714 COST: $6
Farrell, 416-425-1714 COST: $6 An afternoon of euchre.
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Drop in Darts WHEN: 7:30 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22, 1240 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Jim Farrell, 416-425-1714 COST: $5 Blind draw format. All money returned in prizes.
w Tuesday, Aug. 18
East York Farmers’ Market WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. CONTACT: Ruth Abbott, 416-429-9684
w Friday, Aug. 21
Button Making WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart, 170 Memorial Park Ave. CONTACT: 416-396-3975 COST: Free Learn how to make and design your own buttons. Supplies provided. For those aged 11 to 18. Call to register.
Karaoke at the Branch WHEN: 5 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22, 1240 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Jim Farrell, 416 425 1714 COST: Free Everyone welcome.
w Saturday, Aug. 22
Summer Fun Kid’s Club WHEN: today to Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Leaside Presbyterian Church, 670 Eglinton Ave. E CONTACT: Rev. Angela J Cluney, 416422-0510 Ext. 25 COST: $30 and up. Activities include: music, stories, crafts and movies. For children in JK to Grade 8; Youth helpers in Grade 9 and up are appreciated. Snacks provided. Special assistance available.
Withrow Park Farmers’ Market WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: North end of Withrow Park, 725 Logan Ave. CONTACT: Leah Leon, withrowmarket.com COST: Free Featuring organic produce, bread, cheese, prepared foods, guest vendors, kids’ crafts and music. Park Yoga WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Riverdale Park East, 550 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Trixie, 647-969-8152, parkyogatoronto@gmail.com COST: donation; with fees to support Nellie’s Shelter Classes are at the south east end of the park off Broadview Avenue by the large statue of Dr. Sun Yat Sen.
w Sunday, Aug. 23
Sunday Afternoon Euchre WHEN: 12:30 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22, 1240 Woodbine Ave. CONTACT: Jim
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Gerrard Street hosts South Asia festival >>>from page 1 changes coming to the Gerrard India Bazaar with lots of new residents, families and businesses.” The moveable, illuminated piece – a three-quarter scale version of the TTC’s familiar CLRV streetcar – is inspired by Toronto’s obsession with all things transit, notably the 506 streetcar route that runs along Gerrard Street East. Accompanied by an assortment of South Asian-inspired musicians led by Little Indiaarea resident/parade marshal Jason Kenemy, the whimsical installation will be winding its way across Gerrard Street East from Coxwell to Glenside avenues throughout the two-day festival. Audience participation is welcome and encouraged. On Saturday, The Bazaar Bizarre Streetcar parade will begin with a musical performance at 3 p.m. Members of the Gerrard India Bazaar Business Improvement Area and local politicians are expected to be in attendance. The first westward leg from Coxwell to Ashdale avenues will get underway around 5 p.m. and will feature drumming by Dhol Circle. The second part of the parade from Ashdale to Glenside avenues is set for 7:30 p.m. The piece will then be rolled back eastward starting around 9 p.m. in preparation for Sunday’s two-part parade, which is expected to start at 3 p.m. and head back eastward around 6 p.m. Elliott and Horne have also designed and crafted a secondary art element for this year’s Festival of South Asia: a 14-foot-tall tower featuring a large tiger cartoon, hand painted with henna, marigolds and other south Asian designs. This colourful kinetic artwork will serve as the anchor for the festival’s new South Asian-themed Artisans’ Bazaar along Gerrard Street East, east of Rhodes Avenue. “It was a lot of fun to conceptualize these projects. We’d like to issue a special invite to Mayor John Tory to check out our streetcar,” said
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Elliott, a five-year west-end resident who runs his own art and design company called Swizzle Studio. Together with Horne, he’s been sketching ideas and planning and discussing the installations for a few months. They even built a small-scale model of the streetcar for people to check out at the festival’s launch in late July. “We’re hoping these projects help get even more people involved next year. Ideas are already flowing for next year’s festival,” said Ellliott, who, along with Horne and their friends/ fellow animators and expert set designers Kevin Edgell and Tony Manco, have spent the last two weeks building the artworks at Cuppa Coffee animation studios, which is on Edwin Avenue in The Junction. This year’s Bazaar Bizarre Collective’s projects were made possible through a Celebrate Ontario grant as well as support from the Gerrard India Bazaar BIA and sponsorship from Cuppa Coffee Studios. The Bazaar Bizarre Collective was created more than a year ago with the goal of bringing more visual art to the community. “We’re all about making art accessible to people. We believe that’s part of the fun,” said Elliott, whose artwork has appeared in the Nuit Blanche and the Strutt Wearable Art Show in St. Catherine’s, ON. Horne, who is originally from Australia, but has called Toronto home for more than a decade, said the collective is all about breathing a little new life, unique interest and vibrancy to the Festival of South Asia. “It gives us a platform to expose (art) to thousands of people. We want people to
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have something to engage with when they come to the festival,” he said. The collective’s first art installation, called The Bizarre Tower, was a 14-foot tall structure comprised of abstract cartoon heads including a caricature of Toronto’s first mayor William Lyon Mackenzie as well as a googly-eyed monster character at the base of the tower. The piece, which was prominently featured at the corner of Gerrard Street East and Rhodes Avenue during last August’s Festival of South Asia, also featured colourful flags made from sari fabric and lots of twinkling lights. Horne and Elliott had hoped The Bizarre Tower would be paraded along Gerrard Street East, but funding wasn’t available in time to make that happen. Undeterred, the creative duo was energized by the community’s reception of their initial project and right away starting brainstorming about what they could do for this year’s festival, which will take place Saturday, Aug. 15 and Sunday, Aug. 16 from noon to 11 p.m. daily. Showcasing the diverse sights, sounds and flavours of the Indian subcontinent as well as a full roster of entertainment for the whole family including live music and dance performances and fashion shows, the two-day event is presented by TD Bank Group and sponsored by Metroland Media Toronto. The Festival of South Asia is the BIA’s largest annual event. This weekend, organizers are expecting upwards of 250,000 visitors.
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Pocket resident graces festival with her creative fable of flight JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com Four-year Pocket resident Susie Burpee is gearing up for a busy weekend of dance. A DORA Award-winning choreographer and contemporary dancer, Burpee has choreographed and will perform in the biennial dance: made in canada/fait au canada festival at the Betty Oliphant Theatre. She was selected by lottery to take part in the festival’s What You See Is What You Get series, which runs Friday, Aug. 14 at 11 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. “I applied to be in the lottery over a year ago and I learned I was selected in the late winter/early spring,” said Burbee, who said she enjoys creating and performing character-driven works. For dance: made in canada/ fait au canada, Burpee will be performing a 10-minute-long
solo piece called Spirit and Veneer: A Fine Feather’s Fable of a Soul in Flight. “Sometimes I joke it’s a glorified lip sync, but it has some surprises as well,” she said of the choreography, which features musical accompaniment by singer/songwriter Christine Fellows. ‘character’ “The character I work with has some bird-like qualities.” Burpee came up with the character in Spirit and Veneer some time ago and has used it in a few shorter previous works. “I decided to revisit this character and expand it to see what she has to say now,” said Burpee, who has previously performed, as well as choreographed, pieces for the dance: made in canada/ fait au canada festival. “It’s been a fun process.”
Tickets, which can be purchased by calling 516533-8577 or by visiting www. princessproductions.ca, cost $15 for adults or $10 for arts workers/students and seniors. This weekend, Burpee will also be performing in the Summerworks Performance Festival at Theatre Passe Muraille, near Queen and Bathurst streets, tomorrow from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. She’ll be staging a 15-minute-long solo piece called On Being Prepared. The number is part of a double bill, which also features a work called Psychic Choreography by fellow dance artist Brandy Leary. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at http://summerworks.ca/2015/artists/ on-being-prepared
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