The North York Mirror West, October 5, 2017

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Columbus Centre patrons rally along Lawrence Avenue to protest a controversial $70-million redevelopment proposal.

No ’ulterior motives’ in proposed redevelopment FANNIE SUNSHINE fsunshine@insidetoronto.com The president and CEO of Villa Charities is denying there are any "ulterior motives" in a controversial $70-million project

that would house the Columbus Centre and Dante Alighieri Academy under one roof. "It’s a red herring for CASA (Columbus Athletic and Social Association)," said Anthony DiCaita. "They keep throwing that

out because it raises their interest." Joseph Baglieri, co-founder of CASA, which was formed to oppose the project near Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue, said the community was not con-

sulted. "Our ultimate goal is the revival of the current Columbus Centre," he said. Baglieri was among 200 protesters who attended a rally last

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