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>>>from page 1 formance artist. “I’m always interested in finding ways to activate dormant spaces.” Dobkin started communicating with Gateway Newsstands, which operates point-of-sale newsstands across North America, about the concept more than a year ago. “They’ve been incredibly generous and supportive. They’ve been very receptive,” she said. “(Gateway) is helping us make this happen.” The plan is to lease the kiosk, which has been sitting vacant for more than six years and was in need of repair and restoration, at a subsidized rate for a one-year term. In mid-March, The Chester Newsies set up a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to raise $4,000 needed to make the project a reality. More than 130 backers supported the cause raising close to $5,000 to help pay for cleaning the concession, designing and building new display units, installing new lighting, and getting the kiosk into tiptop shape for grand opening. In return, supporters received transit-inspired

sweets, literature, art and more as a token of appreciation for their donation. Other sources of funding are also being sought. While major changes haven’t and won’t be made to the actual newsstand, the idea is to revitalize the dormant commercial space into an alternative newsstand and artists’ space for a rotating series of site-specific curated exhibits, screenings, performances and community arts projects. Zines and artists’ books will also be available for purchasing as will customary newspapers, magazines, gum, sweets, drinks and umbrellas. projects Dobkin said several artists’ projects are set to be commissioned throughout the year that explore the issues of transit, mobility, accessibility, city life and civic engagement, as well as address questions about how news is transmitted in a time of rapidly changing technology. “The newsstand is a symbol of the shift to the digital media age. People are no longer consuming news the same way they used to,” she said.

“At one time, these newsstands represented a bustling hub of information distribution and now they have changed in their purpose. We’re kind of imagining a new life as an artists’ hub benefitting both artists and commuters.” And because of its visibility and location, Toronto-based writers, choreographers, media artists, performance ar tists, theatre ar tists, craftspeople, visual artists and community arts organizers will be able to showcase and sell their work to a wider public and attract new audiences. Dobkin noted while she may have initiated the project, it wouldn’t be possible without the work of a small, but dedicated team of artists. “It’s very much a collective project,” she said. The Artists Newsstand is set to be open for regular weekday business hours and for special events on evenings and weekends. It will be staffed by a group of artists with featured guests.

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Nightingale Award for TEGH nurse Lawlor JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com For the first time, a nurse from Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH) has received the prestigious Nightingale Award, which recognizes registered nurses and nurse practitioners across Ontario who have gone above and beyond the call of duty. Sharon Lawlor, who works as a nurse with Toronto Police Services’ Mobile Crisis Intervention Teams (MCIT), is this year’s Nurse of the Year. She will be formally recognized tomorrow during the 2015 Toronto Star Nightingale Awards, which is part of the Registered Nurses of Ontario’s Career Expo at the Toronto Hyatt Regency Hotel. “This is a great honour. I’m extremely humbled,” Lawlor, a Brampton resident, said this

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credited this to the years of hard work all nurses have put in to make the profession such a respected one. Re t i re d C o n s t . Ke n t Hagerman of Toronto police’s 14 Division nominated Lawlor for the award. “I have seen her talk individuals from balconies, bridges and rooftops, ones who were ready to step off to their death. They trusted her and she saved their lives,” he said. “After literally saving someone’s life, (Lawlor) is humble and seeks no recognition for a task that people could seldom imagine experiencing, yet alone doing.” TEGH nurses Val Beadle, Loren Lea Hodgson and Faye Simpson were also nominated for the 14th annual Nightingale Award, which is named in honour of Florence

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oronto has a well-deserved reputation for its diverse offering of arts and cultural festivals. These are events that showcase a wide range of talents, skills and backgrounds – and they provide an important economic boost as well. The city’s Cultural Hotspot program, in its second year, is a welcome addition to Toronto’s cultural programming that gives a specific area of the city an increased profile. This year, the spotlight is on centralsouth Etobicoke and the artistic, cultural and heritage events taking place in that community from now through October. The concept is straight-forward enough: use a series of signature community projects to inspire residents and visitors to discover the area’s arts, culture, food, businesses, heritage and more. our view This year, examples of events include the Dancing in the Third performance and Lakeshore Spotlight on Act Mardi Gras as well as community culture good events related to the upcoming Pan Am Games. for all of us Benefits of this kind of focused program include an increased profile as well as greater co-ordination of multiple events – for diversity of interested participants and to help events that may otherwise struggle to get exposure. For residents of the neighbourhoods, the program is an opportunity to forge a greater connection to their community and for folks who live in other parts of the city, it’s an opportunity to glean a greater understanding of Toronto’s diverse communities. Last year, the Cultural Hotspot program was in the neighbourhoods of south Scarborough, with signature projects such as the Taste of Lawrence, Guild Alive with Culture and the Port Union Waterfront Festival. We hope the program’s continuation inspires new arts and cultural endeavours and helps develop a civic reputation as a global arts and cultural centre. Change is a reality in this city. Toronto’s population is growing and is becoming increasingly diverse. As the city continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how younger generations reshape the city’s cultural identity based on the more global influences of today. Giving our communities an opportunity for greater exposure from an increased breadth of arts and culture can only enhance that.

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East York Farmer’s Market celebrates 15 years

ow that we have reached the start of May we can begin to enjoy going outside on a regular basis. The cold weather has ended and the snow has melted so we can now enjoy truly balmy weather. We are also beginning to enjoy the first harvests of the year as many types of vegetables are ready to be eaten. One of the best places to buy a wide range of fresh local food products is the farmer’s market held at the East York Civic Centre at 850 Coxwell Ave. This is held each Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will be continuing until Oct. 25. I dropped by this week in order to make some purchases and I was pleasantly surprised. If you want to see one of the reasons why the East York Civic Centre is the heart of the community,

you should visit it yourself. Families and individuals were enjoying the pleasant spring day by using the entire park in front of the centre as a place to relax. The market was packed with people of all ages who were being offered a wide range of food items and goods produced by artisans. Frankly there were so many good choices I had to walk around the market (which extends from the War Memorial Cenotaph down to Coxwell Avenue) several times before making my final choices. What I found offered there was a wonderful mix of fresh garden market vegetables, such as carrots and peas, along with fresh mushrooms. Mixed with that were blueberries, peaches and other jams made from Ontario fruit. There were also specialty items such as natural honey, maple syrup, and

joe cooper watchdog fruit syrups. Offered along with this were a wide range of baked items such as whole wheat and rye breads, cookies and pies. There were also exotic food from India being served hot and fresh from one vender. In addition to the produce and prepared goods there were a number of items that had been created by artisans that were for sale. There was also a young woman playing traditional songs with a fiddle. She was surrounded by an appreciative crowd who were clearly enjoying her performance. One of the things that also struck me was the number of people who are now offering fruits and

vegetables that are being produced without the use of pesticides or preservatives. These items might cost a little more, but frankly they are worth it, not only for your own health but also the health of the planet. What really makes the farmer’s market such a wonderful affair is that it constantly changes as the season progresses. Once we start getting into the late spring and early summer season new crops will begin appearing in the stalls, bringing you new opportunities to try some excellent culinary delights. So do take some time to drop by and sample what our Ontario farmers and artisans have to offer. 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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Teen Movie Night--Perks of being a wallflower WHEN: 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. WHERE: Leaside Public Library, 165 McRae Dr. CONTACT: 416-396-3835 COST: Free Witness a freshman’s journey of growing up. Drop in.

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Earl Beatty Public School Fun Fair WHEN: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Earl Beatty Public School, 55 Woodington Ave. CONTACT: EBFunFair2015@gmail.com COST: Free Play area for young children, bouncy castle and slides, face painting, and Amazing Beatty Race.

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Riverdale Public Library, 370 Broadview Ave. CONTACT: Sue Dolynskyj, 416-880-4735 COST: Free Presentation by Elizabeth Abbott. Animal activist and scholar. She will introduce her new book Dog and Underdogs. Finding Happiness at Both Ends of the Leash.

East York Farmers Market WHEN: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. CONTACT: Ruth Abbott, 416429-9684 COST: Free Now open.

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Seniors Euchre WHEN: 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. WHERE: Main Square Community Centre, 245 Main St. CONTACT: Victoria Burns, 416-693-9300 COST: $1.25 Euchre for seniors 55+.

Coverage of the Gaza War WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Danforth/Coxwell Branch Toronto Public Library, 1675 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: 416-393-7783 COST: Free Veteran investigative reporter An-

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david nickle the city Rob Ford will be off work for four months. Ward 44 Councillor Ron Moeser was off work for much longer than that, dealing with the complications from surgery on his ankle during the last term. But few noticed. Of course, Moeser is no Rob Ford. In many respects, Moeser ought not mind that he’s not: Ford’s fame comes in part from his mayoralty, but in larger part for his sins. And they are still in it. In the next four months, Ford’s brother Doug — who last term was Ford’s replacement in Ward 2, political wing-man and eventually replacement in his mayoral re-election bid — will be back on the job, as a volunteer in the Ward 2 office. Again, under ordinary circumstances this is no big deal. Lots of councillors

put their families to work either in their offices as volunteers or on the ground in the ward. Doug won’t be back on council, won’t be shaping policy, probably won’t even be in the office that much. He’ll just be helping out. Except, of course, it won’t be that simple. If Doug Ford doesn’t insert himself into political debates and personality politics, then we in the media will pull him on stage. Rob has made it clear as his health improves, so too does the prospect that he’ll be making a play for a second term as mayor in 2018, and a part of the next four months will be an exercise in making certain that the Ford name remains in the public eye. Doug, who last term took to scrums like the proverbial duck to water, will be doing his best to make sure our gaze doesn’t falter.

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Busy spring for Ted Reeve Arena: pro wrestling, roller derby and Jr. lacrosse The end of the hockey season can turn many Canadian arenas from bustling to empty overnight, but not so for Ted Reeve Arena. Fittingly for a venerable building, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last October, it’s home to a couple of throw-back events – women’s roller derby and wrestling. Not to mention junior lacrosse. Last weekend, the GTA Rollergirls hosted the Forest City Derby Girls. And that organization will be back

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along another wrestling company based in Japan called New Japan Pro Wrestling, as they re-engage in ‘Global Wars’. It sold out last year, and was again pretty close to a sell-out as of press time. But the Friday night is available on pay-

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Tw o m o re re f u r b i s h e d Scarborough RT cars went back into service last week. The cars were taken out of service earlier in the year as part of the TTC’s plan to extend – yet again – the shelf life of the three-decade-old RT line until the Scarborough subway extension opens, projected for no earlier than 2023. The vehicles are wrapped in blue and re-branded as

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