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The painting on our front page today is by Diane Arlitt who has painted a scene of Helliwell House at Todmorden Mills. As the Don Valley Art Club’s membership chair she has visited the Todmorden area many times for art shows, which take place at the Papermill Gallery three times a year. The Helliwell House is located on this property. One sunny and bright March day she was out taking photos of Helliwell House and
decided to depict it here on a winter’s day with lots of shadows, she explained. “Helliwell House caught my eye.” This painting was featured at the Papermill Gallery exhibit, which took place this past summer. Throughout the years Arlitt has always enjoyed painting, however, she has had more time to spend with her brush in her hand since she retired five years ago from her job as an elementary school teacher.
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Northlea’s crossing guard wins Canada’s top honours ANDREW PALAMARCHUK apalamarchuk@insidetoronto.com He’s known as the guardian angel of East York’s Northlea Elementary and Middle School. On Friday, Jake Apacible was also named Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard for 2013. “Jake is very deserving of this title. He truly is our guardian angel,” parent Claudine Lukawesky told hundreds of students at an assembly in Apacible’s honour. “Jake is extremely dedicated to his job and his primary concern on a daily basis is your safely. And that means he goes out there in rain, snow, sleet, hail.” Apacible, 78, was one of four winners of the annual nation-wide favourite crossing guard contest sponsored by FedEx Express Canada and injury prevention charity Parachute. Northlea students Gabriel Smith and Lucas White were among those who nominated Apacible. “Jake is very dedicated to his job and loves us very much,” said Gabriel, a Grade 8 student. “He knows each and every one of our names and takes pleasure in knowing that we cross the street safely.” Lucas, a Grade 6 student, said the veteran crossing guard “makes us all better human beings by teaching us life lessons.” Apacible received a crystal maple leaf award and $500; the school, at 305 Rumsey Rd., also received $500.
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One of four Canada’s Favourite Crossing Guard contest winners, Jake Apacible, right, gets a high five from Northlea Elementary and Middle School student Lucas White, 11, after receiving his award.
It takes Apacible nearly 90 minutes to get to work from his Markham home. And he often stays past his shift to help the disabled from nearby rehabilitation centres cross safely. Const. Wai Lau of 53 Division said he has driven by Apacible’s intersection and reminded him his shift
is over. “He said, ‘Yes, yes. I’m just helping a couple of more people. I know they’re going to come by pretty soon.’” Apacible said he’s “grateful” for the honour. “I wish to thank you kids because you are the ones inspiring me,” he added.
“Your smiles every day are my inspiration.” The other winners are Leonard Gordon Sr. of Whitehorse, Wilf Hunt of St. John’s and George Drad of Winnipeg. Toronto District School Board trustee Gerri Gershon described crossing guards as the “unsung
heroes” of the school system. Apacible, a father of five, a grandfather of 13 and a great grandfather of one, has no plans to retire any time soon.
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Police from 54 Division, Canadian Tire spread holiday cheer with Toys for Tots Store owner matched $4K collected by volunteers ANDREW PALAMARCHUK apalamarchuk@insidetoronto.com
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Police from East York’s 54 Division and a Scarborough Canadian Tire store have teamed up to bring smiles to hundreds of children in need this holiday season. For the past several weeks, officers have volunteered their time collecting cash and Canadian Tire money at the Canadian Tire at 1901 Eglinton Ave. E. About $4,000 was raised, which was matched by the store owner, Cameron Beach. On Tuesday, morning, several community organizations used the money to buy shopping carts full
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in the coming days. “We basically went isle by isle and shopped,” Const. Jennifer Hall said. “We have small toys for children, we’ve got baby gifts, hats, mittens, even things like baby wipes for mothers because one of the organizations is for single mothers, so it’s toys for the kids but it’s also useful things for the mothers...just to make life a little bit easier for them.” The annual initiative, dubbed Toys for Tots, has been running for about 10 years.
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Circular discussion about transit options doesn’t ease gridlock. Insecure funding doesn’t build transit. Poor transportation doesn’t help us realize economic stability, let alone economic potential. And every day without a bona fide master plan agreed to by funders, builders and users is another day to fall behind an eager and competitive global marketplace. For the decisions made or not made today affect us for years to come – and hurt us as traffic gets increasingly problematic. You can’t build what you can’t fund. And nobody seems willing to accept responsibility for funding regional transportation plans. Back in May, Metrolinx, the our view provincial agency planning and Toronto must building transit improvements in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton meet its full Area (GTHA), estimated a $34-billion cost for priority projects. potential Funding methods suggested included a gas tax hike; increasing the HST in the GTHA by one per cent; hiking development charges to 15 per cent; and requiring commercial parking lot operators to pay a fee of 25 cents per space. Ann Golden, who chaired a provincial task force examining Metrolinx’s funding suggestions, has recommended to Premier Kathleen Wynne to either fund transit with a gas tax hike or a combination of a raised gas tax and HST hike. The thought of any tax hike is tough for many drivers – and politicians – to accept. Politicians who say they won’t support this tax, however, must offer their own credible solution for funding. We’ll repeat our great wish: Let’s see an ongoing and public meeting of representatives from all levels of government to meet and hash out a complete transit system and a complementary funding formula every level of government can live with. For this isn’t simply a Toronto problem. Canada does not succeed with a Golden Horseshoe weakened by transit woes. Ontario does not succeed when the manufacturing and population hub is staggered by lengthy commute and transport times. And Toronto does not reach full potential on a local or world stage if it develops a reputation as municipally dithering and indecisive in future planning.
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think it goes without saying that many people are convinced that city hall has lost its purpose. What with the goings on of Mayor Rob Ford and his ungraceful fall from power it may appear so. However, the reality is that while the mayor has been embarrassing the city on a global basis, individual councillors have been continuing to make their communities work. I’ve been looking into the work that our local councillors have been doing and there is an impressive list of accomplishments that each has achieved. I’m going to cover some of those accomplishments by each of the councillors found in the distribution area of the East YorkLeaside-Riverdale Mirror over the next few weeks. Hopefully, by the time I’ve finished I will have restored some faith in the readers of my column that some sanity still remains at
city hall. Given that it’s the holiday season I would like to start with Councillor Mary Fragedakis (Ward 29 Toronto-Danforth.) I say this as she has been busy organizing the 31st annual seniors Christmas Dinner and the annual Christmas toy drive for local children’s charities. The senior’s dinner was one of the many East York institutions that was in danger of disappearing but Fragedakis stepped in when she took office and ensured its continuation. Other improvements in Ward 29 can be seen in the recently re-opened ice rink at Dieppe Park, which was attended by more than 400 people. Other improvements have included renovations made at the East York Community Centre including a new score clock in the gymnasium. Five important parks that were in need of up-keep and repair were attended
joe cooper watchdog to. So as a result Aldwych, Gamble, Livingstone, Four Oaks Gate and Nesbitt Parks have seen more trees, repairs, and other improvements made. The Cosburn Park Lawn Bowling Club and the East York Tennis Club have both seen new signs installed and other improvements made. Councillor Fragedakis was also responsible for ensuring that a secure bicycle shelter be included in the Pape subway station modernization project. In addition to working with the city, she has also worked with local citizens to form community group acting on various issues. One such group is the Tree Canopy Working Group, that is a group of local citizens working with the city’s Urban Forestry
Department. The group is helping the city by encouraging other citizens to take advantage of the free tree program and to identify city property that is in need of extra shade trees. What I have covered off here only scratches the surface of the many activities that Councillor Fragedakis has undertaken and does not touch upon her official duties. Far too many people make their impressions based upon negative media stereotypes which don’t tell the full story. All I can say is that if you want to see Councillor Fragedakis at work, you can volunteer your time helping at the East York Christmas Senior’s Dinner by calling 647-768-2496. Don’t forget she also has a toy drive going on as well. 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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Competition, accountability Cyclists need to be responsible are needed at school board on roads regardless of weather To the editor: The recent revelation about the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) did not surprise me as we keep learning of overspending at TDSB. The problem of this board’s overspending of taxpayer money goes back to its formation. When all of Toronto’s school boards merged to form the TDSB, the Toronto Board of Education (Toronto Board) dominated the merger. The Toronto Board had a culture of entitlement and brought this same ideology to the merged TDSB. The TDSB is a white elephant that needs to be re-organized. TDSB spends little money and resources at the school level where it is needed most – directly for the education of our children. If the TDSB sends in an experienced forensic accountant and have them start from the top, they will find many high-paying upper manage-
ment that are creating red tape to justify their jobs. There are also large numbers of consultants working at TDSB that are not really needed. Trustees failing School trustees, who are supposed to be the guardians of taxpayers’ money, are not doing their job as we see from this latest over-spending revelation. If you ask any resident of this city who their area school trustee is, most would respond they don’t know, which is sad. Also, the TDSB must outline all major expenditures on their website. We must create direct competition for the TDSB. The province should encourage more private schools and allow charter schools, both of which have been successful.
We must also have a system of accountability. Parents should have the freedom to send their children to whatever school they prefer and should be given the appropriate education tax credit. If changes are made, the TDSB will change for the better, very quickly, as they will have to compete for the same students. Education suffers If we don’t take some drastic measures, our children’s education will suffer. We must provide the best education available to our children so they can have a better future and jobs. We owe it to them. Moe Irshad
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to be trained and be licensed, just as is required for motor vehicle operators. There cannot be a double standard concerning cyclists in this city. If they claim the right to use the roads in much the same manner as motor vehicles, then they will have to accept the concomitant responsibilities of such rights. Blake Cunningham
Reader worried about city’s future To the editor: I am disturbed by what some politicians seem to be doing in this city. They cut taxes and services that generally help “the little guy” and then use their wealth to give handouts to a
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staff and advisers. I can see that, if it succeeds, this behaviour will gain votes and increase the power of these politicians. But where does it leave the rest of us and our city? Louise O’Neill
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Habitat for Humanity build BUILDER’S DELIGHT: Jeff Hummel helps his son Mason decorate their gingerbread house while Will Hummel samples a treat at the Habitat for Humanity Gingerbread build Saturday. At right, Will adds candy to his gingerbread house.
Amahl and the Night Visitors on stage Sunday No Strings Theatre presents a “Spirit of the Season” concert Sunday, Dec. 22 at 4 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, 875 Queen St. E, for one performance only. The concert features Amahl and the Night Visitors, which is a one-act opera by composer Gian Menotti. Cast includes celebrated
singers including Denise W i l l i a m s , Ya n - C h u e n , Lawrence Cotton, Marcus Nance and led by internationally renowned music director William Shookhoff. No Strings Theatre joins forces with The Toronto Onyx Lions Club and Opera by Request to raise funds for their causes, the Lions Club
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Many local links in classic holiday movie East Toronto locations abound in A Christmas Story JUSTIN SKINNER jskinner@insidetoronto.com Though it’s now heralded as a quintessential all-American holiday movie, A Christmas St o r y h a s a d i s t i n c t l y Canadian tinge to it. The film’s status as a television staple belies its origins as a little-recognized cult classic back when it was released 30 years ago. Those with a keen eye might note some Toronto landmarks – both past and present – when they gather around the set to watch young Ralphie as he avoids bullies and obsesses over getting a Red Ryder BB gun for Christmas. Tyler Schwartz, owner of Christmas pop culture store Retrofestive and a leading expert on A Christmas Story, detailed the film’s Toronto backdrops in a film titled Road Trip for Ralphie.
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Owner of Retrofestive, Tyler Schwartz, displaying his leg lamps, has written a book called, A Christmas Story Treasury.
“Literally, 90 per cent of the movie was filmed in Toronto,” he said. “The scenes from the interior of (Ralphie’s) house were shot on a Scarborough sound stage, but there are a lot of other places where, if
you know what you’re looking for, you think ‘wow, yeah that’s from this scene or that scene.’” Schwartz and his wife Jordie spent about two years tracking down the locations,
fueled by a mutual adoration of the film. “It was a bit of an odyssey, but we even managed to track down the original costumes used in the movie,” he said. “They were in a costume shop called Thunder Thighs costumes (in Leslieville).” Other Toronto sites that were the setting for familiar scenes from the film include the lot where the family bought their Christmas tree at 232 Queen St. E. (now Everest Restaurant), a laneway off Eastern Avenue where Ralphie and his friends had their run-ins with bully Scut Farkus. One of the film’s most memorable outdoor scenes, in which Ralphie says “the queen mother of all dirty words” was also set in Toronto. “That flat tire scene was shot near the Cherry Street Bridge, just on the south side (by Polson
Street and Unwin Avenue),” Schwartz said. Chop Suey Palace Restaurant, the Chinese eatery where the family finally winds up eating an unusual turkey dinner, was also filmed in Toronto, on a site on Gerrard Street East that currently houses French restaurant Batifole. S c h w a r t z’s l ove o f A Christmas Story is clear in his newly-released book, A Christmas Story Treasury,
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Remembrance and Hope Service WHEN: 7:30to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Presteign-Woodbine United Church, 16 Presteign Ave. CONTACT: 416755-8352 COST: Free A quiet hour with music and words to touch the hurting heart.
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Holiday Family Day WHEN: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Monarch Park Stadium, 1 Hanson St., 1 Hanson St. CONTACT: Alicia Lashley, 647-267-9904, www. monarchparkstadium.com, alicia@ monarchparkstadium.com COST: per family $25-$30 Games and activities all day long. Family Carolling in the Morning WHEN: 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. WHERE: Pape-Danforth Public Library, 701 Pape Ave. CONTACT: Pape Danforth Library, 416-393-7727 COST: Free Holiday songs and rhymes. Drop in. Family Movies WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Danforth/ Coxwell Branch Toronto Public Library, 1675 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: 416-393-7783 COST: Free Rise of the Guardians (G)
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East York New Years Levee WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. CONTACT: Councillor Janet Davis, 416-392-4035 COST: Free Welcome in the new year with Councillors Janet Davis, Mary Fragedakis, Michael Prue, Peter Tabuns, Matthew Kellway, Craig Scott, Sheila CaryMeagher and Cathy Dandy.
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Visual Artists Show & Share WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Art Cave, 155 Lamb Ave. CONTACT: Naz Rahbar, info@eastendarts.ca COST: Free Receive and share friendly feedback on your visual artwork. Participants are invited to bring one to three pieces of their work for discussion. This is an East End Arts networking event. 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.
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Take a Break Art and Coffee WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Second Cup, 250 Laird Dr. CONTACT: jeanrodak@rogers.com COST: Free Art and holiday fare. Open Mic at Du Cafe WHEN: 3 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Du Cafe, 885 O’Connor Dr. CONTACT: Crystal Holmes, 416-752-2233, ducafe@ ymail.ca COST: Free All artists, genres, and fans welcome.
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Sunday Afternoon Euchre WHEN: 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 22, 1240
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Toddler Playtime WHEN: 9 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Monarch Park Stadium,1 Hanson St. CONTACT: Alicia Lashley, 647-2679904 COST: $3 to $6 per child Fun games and activities for the kids. Christmas Eve Service WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Presteign-Woodbine United Church, 16 Presteign Ave. CONTACT: 416 755 8352 COST: Free
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Twelfth Night on the Twelfth Night WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: Du Cafe, 885 O’Connor Drive CONTACT: Tyler Sequin, info@eastendarts.ca COST: Free Read a part in Shakespeare’s classic. Participants will draw roles randomly and dive into the text.
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Japanese Garden Design WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Leaside Public Library, 165 McRae Dr. CONTACT: bethparker@sympatico.ca COST: Free Wolfegang Bonham speaks on Japanese Garden Design.
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Fun at the library: Teen Gaming WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. WHERE: S. Walter Stewart, 170 Memorial Park Ave. CONTACT: 416-396-3975 COST: Free Play Wii, PS3, or 360 game time.
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Community Euchre WHEN: 7:15 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 11, 9 Dawes Rd. CONTACT: 6thtorontoscouts@gmail.com COST: $6
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East York Community Kitchen WHEN: 3 to 6 p.m. WHERE: East York Community Centre, 1081 1/2 Pape Ave. CONTACT: Jennifer Kim, 416-532-7840, eyckitchen@gmail. com COST: Free Come join us as we cook and eat a tasty, nutritious meal. Learn new recipes and skills while socializing with your neighbours. Registration is required and child care is available.
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Teacher Hiltz wins Prime Minister’s Award LISA QUEEN lqueen@insidetoronto.com
T h e re a re o f t e n “a h a” moments in Renee Hiltz’s classroom. She teaches children with extremely serious disabilities in the complex continuing care classroom at Bloorview School Authority at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital northeast of Bayview and Eglinton avenues. The students, aged four to 21, have fragile medical needs, acquired brain injuries and many physical and developmental challenges. Working with two deaf/ blind intervenors and six educational assistants in her classroom and a wide range
of medical professionals who offer input, Hiltz finds ways to teach her students and give them opportunities to express themselves. A ceremony was held in the gym of Bloorview last week to present Hiltz, who has taught children with special needs for 33 years, with a Prime Minister’s Award for teaching excellence. The awards are given annually to teachers who use innovative information and communication technologies to help their students meet the challenges of a 21st century society and digital economy. “Renee deserves the award because she is a committed, talented, innovative and cre-
ative teacher,” the school’s principal director Michael Walkington said, adding Hiltz instills a love of learning in her students. “She has a very big heart for these students and finds ingenious ways for a nurturing and stimulating environment for these students to learn in. Her belief all students can learn and reach their goals is the driving force behind the students’ success.” Hiltz uses technology such as seven electronic tablets and voice-output devices to improve the children’s communication and choice-making skills and to encourage them to participate in life, Walkington said. The iPad has made a huge
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difference for children who can’t hold a pencil or use a computer mouse but can swipe the screen, Hiltz said. “I think (our classroom) is a special place, just because everyone in our class, the staff, the students, is really interested in learning. We’re all very enthusiastic. It’s a very lively place,” she said. “You have a lot of ‘aha’ moments that we get to observe with students where, all of a sudden, they’re able to express their choices. And once you do that, you can move on to teach someone to read and teach them to work with numbers.”
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Teacher Renee Hiltz works with Timothy, 10, at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. Hiltz recently received the Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence.
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Anne Golden touts benefits of gas tax to raise transit funds RAHUL GUPTA rgupta@insidetoronto.com Residents and businesses can choose to stomach proposed tax increases or face the consequences of paying more in increased congestion costs in the future, said the co-author of a report recommending how to best fund transit expansion in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. Speaking to the Toronto
Region Board of Trade on Friday, Anne Golden, chair of a blue-ribbon panel tasked by the province to come up with ways to raise an estimated $34 billion for priority transit construction projects as part of Metrolinx’s Big Move plan, said her group’s findings were fair since they balance the burden of paying equally on the private sector, transit riders, drivers and government alike.
“Here’s the choice, we can all pay a little now or a whole lot later,” said Golden in her speech. The report calls for an initial three-cent-per-litre increase to the provincial gas tax, resulting in an average household increase of $80. That would be followed by additional percentage increases capping out at five or 10 per cent within eight years, upping the maximum
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in 2015, noting even with a modest price hike, the rates will still be lesser or comparable to cities like Montreal and Vancouver. “We favour the gas and fuel taxes because they match usage, affect travel behaviour, are simple to administer, raise a lot of money, and haven’t been raised in more than 20 years,” said Golden. Gridlock costs News of the transit panel’s Golden said the cost was formation in September small compared to the loss combined with the ongoing created by traffic gridlock, estiScarborough subway “fracas” mated by the report to equate resulted in a cynical attitude to $700 per driver. from the public and media “If you can’t move your car alike with accusations made or truck, that’s a lot more costly that the initiative was simply than an extra cent a litre,” she a stalling tactic for the minorsaid. ity government of Premier After extensive research, Kathleen Wynne to put off Golden said the panel conmaking politically unpopular cluded gas taxes should be part decisions on transit. of proposed measures to raise “However, the panel was almost $2 billion annually in not cynical,” said Golden. new transit funding beginning “We were determined to figure out the best way to generate the needed funds to create the Dentonia regional network so Park United urgently needed in the GTHA. Church “We were commitHope United ted to coming up with a viable plan. And we Church
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believe we have done so.” Golden’s remarks were received warmly from the audience of business and transportation professionals eager to know more about the funding proposals. However, Martin Collier, the founder of Transport Futures, an industry-supported advocacy group that organizes events on transportation construction and funding, said raising the gas tax would not succeed in reducing congestion despite claims made to the contrary. Blunt instrument
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Expansion of time-based transfers to be considered The TTC may expand the use of time-based transfers. At its December meeting set for this week, the transit commission’s board is expected to approve a motion from chair Karen Stintz for a review of the TTC’s current transfer policy, which allows riders to take unlimited trips within a two-hour window – but only along the 512 St. Clair West streetcar line. Time-based transfers were introduced in 2005 as part of a TTC pilot program. Independent research estimates the TTC would take a $15-million annual loss if the policy were expanded system-wide. appoints new CEO wCivicAction
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rahul gupta TO in TRANSIT Sevaun Palvetzian is getting ready to join the Greater Toronto CivicAction Alliance as its CEO in the new year. She will replace Mitzie Hunter, who left to run successfully for the provincial Liberals in ScarboroughGuildwood during August’s byelection. Palvetzian also has ties to the current provincial government, most recently serving alongside CivicAction chair John Tory on a Ministry of Tourism revitalization plan for Ontario Place. She also held posts at the provincial Ministry of Government Services, the University of Toronto and the World Bank.
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We Service All Makes & Models
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