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NORM NELSON nnelson@insidetoronto.com East York’s annual Friday Night Lights football game is set for tomorrow. As always, the East York Bowl pits two arch-rival local high schools – the host Goliaths from East York Collegiate Institute against the visiting Lancers from Leaside High School. A s u s u a l , E a s t Yo r k Collegiate’s Memorial Field will be lit by lights trucked in especially for the eighth annual game which is organized by the school’s vibrant alumni association as well as school staff and volunteer coaches. The junior game kicks things off at 5 p.m. followed by the senior game at 7 p.m. Cost is $5 with all proceeds towards EYCI athletics. No bags or backpacks will be allowed into the stadium. Both senior teams, uncharacteristically, will go into the game seeking their first win after opening the season with two losses. East York lost 39-7 to defending city champ Northern Sept. 28 and 21-6 to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sept. 21; while Leaside lost 23-9 to Sir Wilfrid Laurier Sept. 27 and 21-6 to Birchmount Park Sept. 20. With the junior teams, East York won its opener 28-15 >>> friday, page 16

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Its “avenue study” remains under wraps, but a rough outline of how the City of Toronto plans to create a “vibrant” O’Connor Avenue seemed to leave no one happy at a meeting this week. Not the residents determined to fight taller buildings on their main street tooth and nail because they think O’Connor carries too much traffic already. Not the business and property owners who see restrictive zoning as stifling a comeback for the street.

And not Janet Davis, the local councillor, who said the study was “put on a shelf” unfinished for six years despite her prodding. It perhaps sunk in, while around 80 people listened Monday at the PresteignWoodbine United Church, that no one was lining up to transform the stretch of lowrise apartment blocks and two-storey plazas between Victoria Park Avenue and Sandra Road. There have been only three development applications in the study area since 2006, including one currently pro>>>development, page 8

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BASKETBALL ACTION: East York Collegiate’s Tatjana Jagodic drives past Danforth Tech’s Uzezie Morris during high school senior girls’ basketball action at Danforth Tech on Tuesday. East York won the game 46-14.

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DIGGING IN: Dougal Bichan picks up some compost for his garden at a city environment day event at Riverdale Park East, hosted by Toronto-Danforth Councillor Paula Fletcher, on Saturday morning.

A member of an east end community group wants the TTC to work more closely with residents on the future of Coxwell subway station. Stephen Wicken of the Danforth East Community Association (DECA) said he was disappointed the commission didn’t collaborate more with the residents living near the station, located on Strathmore Boulevard, east of Coxwell Avenue, on a plan to install two elevators to improve accessibility. In order to proceed with the project, The TTC has requested approval from city council to expropriate several properties near the station. Council’s decision is expected to come at this week’s meeting at city hall. And while Wicken said his group won’t stand in the way of the plan, he criticized the “piecemeal” approach to tackling the re-development of the station. “We need to stop looking at stations as isolated bits of infrastructure,” said Wicken on Tuesday

morning. “All we’re looking for is a real planning study that looks at how the station can be best integrated in to the area.” Wicken said the history of the station since it opened in 1966 has been marked by poor planning on the part of the TTC as well as various levels of government. DECA, he said, has long supported a second exit at the intersection of Danforth and Coxwell Avenues, which would revitalize the area by bringing in more street traffic. He suggested such a plan could be financed through a joint partnership between the public and private sector. Beaches-East York Councillor Janet Davis said she supported the plan to install elevators at Coxwell Station, which would be located at street level and on the subway platform. “I’m thrilled Coxwell Station will become accessible,” said Davis. “It will open the city up to many people who couldn’t get around. Davis said she understood the concerns of local groups like DECA but said it was crucial to make transit more accessible.

Community group to honour memory of Layton, Zavys JOANNA LAVOIE jlavoie@insidetoronto.com WoodGreen Community Services is recognizing two local leaders, the late Jack Layton and Rima Zavys, for their many contributions to the city’s east end by naming one of its buildings and the program space in another location in their honour. “They both, in their own ways, played very significant roles in the community,” said Brian Smith, WoodGreen’s president and CEO, during a recent interview. “We want to recognize their contributions to the east end.” At its 75th Annual General Meeting last Thursday, the east end social service agency announced its 170-unit affordable housing complex for seniors at 1070 Queen St. E. at Pape Avenue would be named

Jack Layton Seniors Housing in honour of the late local councillor, MP and federal NDP leader. During the meeting, Layton’s widow, Trinity-Spadina MP Olivia Chow, was presented with a large image of the building set to be named in his honour. “Jack was a well-known local leader. Throughout his career he was a great supporter of the community, especially housing issues,” Smith said, adding the non-profit organization had previously named a private street south of Queen Street East off Pape Avenue in honour of the late local MPP Jim Renwick. He said WoodGreen started talking about doing something special to honour Layton shortly after his passing from cancer last August at the age of 61. Further, Smith said it was also important for WoodGreen to honour

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Zavys’ work at the east end social service agency. Also at its AGM, WoodGreen announced it plans on naming the program room at its First Step

to Home residence Rima’s Place in honour of Zavys, who served in a range of roles at the organization from manager of housing to manager of neighbourhood develop-

ment and eventually director of that department where she developed its housing help and homelessness program until her untimely death of breast cancer on Jan. 17, 2012 at the age of 45. “(Rima) was a tremendous advocate for homelessness and was a driving force around the issue of bedbugs. She really brought that to the forefront,” said Smith. She added a photo of the First Step to Home building was also presented to Zavys’ husband and children during last week’s annual general meeting. WoodGreen Community Services is planning on holding a ceremony for Rima’s Place this fall, while the dedication for Jack Layton Seniors Housing is set to take place in the spring. A memorial plaque and photo will be dedicated at both locations.

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Junior Citizen Awards a chance to nurture creativity

ho are the outstanding youth in your community? The Ontario Community Newspapers Association, of which The East York-Leaside-Riverdale Mirror is a member, wants to know. They want to know about the youth who are performing community service – independently, or through their schools and volunteer organizations. These youth are performing heroic acts. They’re contributing to their community while living with a physical or psychological limitation. They do more than what is our view normally expected of someone their age. A number of youth from Toronto communities have been both nominated and recognized over the years. Last year, two of them, Kalem McSween and Andrew Sigmaringam, then 17, were among the 12 provincial recipients. Overall, there were 176 nominees from across the province. McSween, a North York resident, served as a peer mentor to Grade 9 students who have been struggling and are “at risk” both academically and socially. He was also selected to participate with the Toronto Police Services’ Youth in Policing Initiative. Sigmaringam, an Etobicoke resident, helped raise $5,000 for the Free the Children charity and has assisted children with autism. Born deaf, he had cochlear implant surgery as a toddler to allow him to hear. He also shares his personal experiences as a guest speaker at workshops. Any Ontario resident between six and 17 (as of Nov. 30) is eligible to be nominated. Up to 12 nominees will be chosen as recipients of a provincial award and will be invited to a special ceremony next spring. Recognizing youth contributions is positive. But this should go beyond actual recognition. Ultimately, the value of Ontario Junior Citizen Awards is more than providing deserved recognition for the fine work youth do in our communities. We recently wrote in this space on the value of engaging younger citizens for the purpose of ensuring existing volunteer organizations survive a change in generational leadership. We must nurture that innovation and creativity to ensure it blossoms. When our future leaders are being encouraged to explore a pioneering spirit, it means there are fresh, relevant and contemporary solutions to community challenges. The nomination deadline is Nov. 30. Nomination forms are available at www.ocna.org/ juniorcitizen or by calling 905-639-8720 ext. 239.

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Decision on Jarvis bike lanes a step backwards

n the late 1940s a new road opened in Toronto called the Clifton Road Extension and connected St. Clair Avenue East and Jarvis Street. The road was thought necessary due to increasing car traffic from the suburbs north of St. Clair Avenue. It took roughly 10 years from approval to final opening and there was controversy as it called for the demolition of homes in established communities. On May 17, 1950 it was opened, and called Mount Pleasant Road, considered Toronto’s first expressway. What is important is not just the impact the new road had on the area north of St. Clair Avenue, but what happened to Jarvis Street – once one of the city’s most beautiful streets, developed specifically for the rich. Many of the city’s most notable institutions and architecture was found there including Jarvis Collegiate Institute and Allan Gardens. In 1947 the stately trees that lined the street were

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cut down, and it was widened for a new fifth lane to facilitate traffic from Mount Pleasant Road, which soon flowed in such high volume that many of the old homes and mansions were torn down to make way for commercial buildings and high-rise apartments. Many of the older buildings were turned into rooming houses and then simply decayed. By the 1970s the street was a text book example of how heavy traffic flow negatively impacts street life. The sidewalks were abandoned to drug addicts and prostitutes. However, thanks to the intervention of urban planners and theorists, such as Jane Jacobs and David

Crombie, downtown of Toronto came to be saved from the “empty doughnuthole” fate of many American cities. Starting with decisions made in 2008, Jarvis was slated for re-development to make the streetscape peoplefriendly. However, the current regime at city hall has decided to return Jarvis Street to its 1950s form by eliminating the new bike lanes and reinstating the fifth traffic lane at an estimated cost of up to $300,000. The rationale being that drivers are delayed getting from Mount Pleasant due to the bike lanes. It seems that Mayor Rob Ford and his supporters would rather spend tax dollars to keep a 60-year-old planning mistake in place than embrace new urban policies proven to build strong communities. n Joe Cooper is a long-time East York resident and community activist. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at eym@iinsidetoronto.com

To the editor: Re: ‘Transit users speak out against bad behaviour,’ Special Report, Sept. 27. I read the article by Rahul Gupta; I could not believe the comments made by TTC chief customer service officer Chris Upfold. “Rudeness is not something that catches my attention as being high.” Another statement by Upfold was that riders should alter their travel patterns and the times they travel in order to reduce potential disputes. I could go on and on. The message sent by Upfold was rudeness and disrespect for others wins. Values, respect, manners and etiquette are instilled into us at an early age with maturity bringing that forward to our later years. Once again the TTC has exposed itself to show us how deep their problems lie. The TTC biggest hurdle is the TTC. Ray Blais

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On our @TOinTransit Twitter account we received a number of responses to our coverage on rude riders on the TTC. Below is a sampling of some of the Tweets we received. To get in on conversation visit us @ TOinTransit @commutersunited: It’s time to start a subway etiquette rule! @micahbarnes: why have we Toronto people become so deeply selfish and rude while in public spaces like the TTC? @MonicaAraujo33: Reading the paper I came across “transit riders complain about the rude ride on the TTC courtesy of other passengers” couldn’t agree more. @RachieB13 Dear annoying rude loud girl on the phone while on the bus. Shut up!! #TTC is not the place for your nails on a chalkboard laugh. #annoying @elizabethmunro: It ’s astounding how rude people are to TTC workers.

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president Ian Oliver paid tribute to retiring vice-president and Simcoe/ Muskoka regional publisher Joe Anderson. “Joe’s creativity, drive and strategic focus have made him a significant contributor to Metroland.” Proudfoot led the creation of the Metroland Central division in May, adding Toronto Community News to his York Region Media Group, upon the retirement of TCN publisher Betty Carr. Metroland’s Toronto, York Region, Simcoe, Muskoka, Parry Sound and North Bay media properties have a tradition of creating strong community partnerships and supporting non-profit organizations, through volunteering, donations and services. Proudfoot’s longtime commitment and outstanding contribution to community was recognized when he received a 2011 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. He is quick to acknowledge the contributions and talents of his employees, adding, “I’m honoured to work with people who have true passion for their communities and what they do on a daily basis.”

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– building permission for midrise buildings into the study - reflected the community’s opposition to any greater heights or densities in 2006. “That was the message we received and that was the message we’ve been working with,” she said. Another woman said the planners gave up on zoning changes because they didn’t want a confrontation with residents. “No developer is going to come and risk battling with the community,” she said. Clive Williams left saying the study was a waste of money. In 2006, he said, he was one of two men proposing a city-wide sculpture contest to relieve the “stupifying ugliness of O’Connor.” Prejel told him sidewalk widths in the East York portion leave few opportunities to install public art. Williams was unimpressed. “Something has to relieve the sterility,” he said later. “It’s uninviting, ugly and they’re waiting for it to be improved higgledypiggledy.” Others argued against city policies protecting vacant employment lands on the west side of O’Connor from mixed development and requiring buildings on the main street areas to be rebuilt, to a three-storey maximum, with commercial businesses on the main floor. The city is “overrun” with small commercial units whose owners do

badly, said John Carinci, a developer who asked how many variety stores and nail salons Toronto needs. Protecting employment lands on O’Connor’s west side, where Carinci owns land, is another outdated approach, he argued. “My property will sit, 1.8 acres, vacant for the next 30 years.” Re s i d e n t s h a v e t o become more practical and allow more families into the area if O’Connor is to recover, Carinci said. Joe Guercio said increasing heights on the street is the only way to attract developers. Having moved his art restoration business from Cabbagetown, he said he found property taxes on O’Connor were higher, yet around his former location “they had planters, they had nice lights, and they had the front facades all redone.” Davis told an audience in August she opposes the 10-storey mixed-use proposal for O’Connor Bowl as it stands. Following Monday’s meeting, however, she said development is coming to O’Connor and the design guidelines will produce buildings of six to eight storeys along the street. The guidelines, Prejel said, will be reviewed and possibly revised before they are posted online seven to 10 days before a Nov. 8 planning committee meeting at city hall, where people are welcome to make deputations.

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Fall Harvest Festival WHEN: 4 to 7 p.m. WHERE: 3073 Danforth Ave. at Victoria Park, 416-699-7920 ext. 405 COST: Free Taste the harvest from the Green Roof gardens. Meet the gardeners. Learn about the community greenhouse with the Permaculture Project. Celebrate the children’s programs.

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Friday Night Jam Session WHEN: 8 to 11 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 11, 9 Dawes Rd. COST: Free Have a great time playing or just enjoy yourself.

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Toronto Cat Rescue Adopt-a-thon WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Wag on the Danforth, 1918 Danforth Ave. CONTACT: Alison, 416-538-8592, tcr.adoptions@hotmail.com COST: adoption fee applies Kittens and cats waiting for their forever families.

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Sandra Joyce Reading: The Street Arab: The Story of a British Home Child WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: PapeDanforth Public Library, 701 Pape Ave. COST: Free A powerful novel about a boy from a small mining town in Scotland whose family is torn aport by the Second World

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The Riverdale Horticultural Society WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. WHERE: Frankland Community Centre, 816 Logan Ave. CONTACT: Riverdale Horticultural Society COST: Free The Riverdale Horticultural Society welcomes Carl Hastings from Moonstruck Landscaping Lighting. Topic, garden lighting.

Canada Sings! WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Ralph Thornton Centre, second floor auditorium CONTACT: 416-778-0796, info@canadasings. ca, www.canadasings.ca COST: Free Neighbourhood singalong. All ages welcome

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The Riverdale Horticultural Society WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Frankland Community Centre, 816 Logan Ave. CONTACT: Riverdale Horticultural Society COST: Free The Riverdale Horticultural Society welcomes Carl Hastings from Moonstruck Landscaping Lighting. Topic, garden lighting.

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Awesome Sale WHEN: Friday 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: Leaside United Church, 822 Millwood Rd. CONTACT: Mary Ann Sherk 416-4251253, COST: Free Proceeds to support community and outreach projects.

Ladies Auxiliary Meeting WHEN: 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 11, 9 Dawes Rd. CONTACT: J. Haden 416-2646466 COST: Free

Awaken to Your Inner Guidance and Intuition WHEN: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: The Centering Space, 59 Cambridge Ave. (Danforth & Broadview) CONTACT: Elise Kaiss, 416-407-8198, www.InnerPeaceMovementGroups.com, peacefulbeing@ ymail.com COST: $10 Tools and techniques to help you discover and develop your life purpose and recapture the joy, enthusiasm and inner peace you had as a child.

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Presteign-Woodbine Heritage Group WHEN: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Presteign-Woodbine United Church, 16 Presteign Ave. COST: $7 week or $63 per session Toronto: Seeking a Better Life, presentation on immigrants to Ontario and Quebec, by Dr. Lucille Campey.

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Seniors Information Fair WHEN: 1:30 to 3 p.m. WHERE: East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Ave. CONTACT: 416-466-6279 COST: Free City Councillor Mary Fragedakis invites seniors, family members and caregivers to learn about programs and services.

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A number of people are facing charges after police searched a home in the Woodbine and Sammon avenues area in response to complaints from the community that the residence was being used to sell and consume drugs. Police from 54 Division’s major crime unit started an investigation in the area on Sunday, Sept. 23.

On Tuesday of last week, four men were arrested and charged with possession of cocaine. On Wednesday, police executed a search warrant on the home and seized cocaine, heroin and cash. Eight other people face drug charges in connection with the raid. Police announced the arrests in a release on Friday.

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Six teenagers face charges in connection with an armed robbery in Thorncliffe Park. Police allege six males, three armed with handguns, walked into a business and robbed the victim of cash around 11 p.m. Sept. 17. Last week, police executed six search warrants and seized two imitation firearms and cash. Three 16 year olds and three 17 year olds have been charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, robbery while armed with a firearm and forcible confinement. They can’t be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

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Friday Night Lights hosts are up 4-3 in senior, junior series >>>from page 1 over North Toronto Collegiate Sept. 27 while Leaside is playing its opener. As for the Friday Night Lights event itself, East York is up 4-3 in both the senior and junior series. However, the senior affair has been streaky with East York seniors winning the first four and Leaside the last three. The junior showdown has been more back and forth. The two local high schools find themselves in a new division with realignment being sparked by Catholic board schools deciding to compete amongst themselves this year. As a result East York and Leaside are now competing against three Scarborough schools – Birchmount Park, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Sir John A Macdonald. In previous years, they competed in a division with midtown Toronto schools such as Northern Secondary, Lawrence

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