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Elderly pedestrian killed after being struck by car An 81-year-old woman is dead after she was struck on a sidewalk when a car jumped the curb in North York Tuesday, Oct. 11.

Police were called to Silverdale Crescent, south of York Mills

Road and just east of Don Mills Road, just before noon.

Police, in a Wednesday news release, said the woman was walking south, on the west sidewalk on Silverdale Crescent,

when a southbound Toyota Corolla driven by a 26-year-old man left the road and hit her.

The woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Shelley Carroll, who has represented Don Valley East (Ward 33) for 13 years on Toronto Council, will be seeking the Liberal nomination in the new provincial riding of Don Valley North.

Carroll had intended to announce her candidacy for the nomination at Thursday’s North York Community Council meeting, but word leaked out through Twitter.

“We had a lovely plan - we were going to launch this on Thursday, but somebody tweeted out the event notice to a party we’re having in the ward,” said Carroll in a telephone interview on her way from a Toronto Police Services Board meeting Oct. 11.

Carroll said she’ll be seeking the nomination to run in the 2018 election to represent residents that she’s served at various times through her career as both a city councillor and a school trustee.

“It’s exciting to me because it really is made up of the wards I have represented, the people I’ve gotten to know - and a little strip of Bayview Avenue because we’ve shared a number of issues: the intensification of >>>CARROLL, page 9

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North York General Hospital, Knix Wear launch bras to benefit hospital foundation HILARY CATON hcaton@insidetoronto.com Five limited edition bras benefiting the BMO Breast Diagnostic Centre at North York General Hospital (NYGH) are hitting the shelves in stores this week, and five local women are the reason, Knix Wear, an active intimates company, in partnership with NYGH launched its Evolution Bras as part of a month-long breast cancer awareness and fundraising campaign.

The NYGH Foundation will receive 50 per cent of the sales from the bras. The funds will help the centre purchase a new breast biopsy table.

The new designs were launched at the Brika cards and gift shop in Yorkdale Mall Wednesday, Oct. 5. Each of the five bras is named after breast cancer patients from NYGH and feature their chosen word printed on the bra.

For Munira Premji, a Leslie Street and Steele Avenue area resident, the word she chose was ‘resilience’.

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North York Visual Artists Police make arrest in alleged hosting art show and sale gunpoint robbery of taxi driver The North York Visual Artists (NYVA) group will hold its 2016 art show and sale Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20 at Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave. at Leslie Street.

The free event will run 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

The art show and sale will showcase the work of

24 North York artists in various media, including oils, water-

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NYVA is a non-profit group supporting North York artists working in various forms of visual arts. NYVA is a member organization of North York Arts.

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Police have made an arrest in connection with a case where a taxi driver was allegedly robbed at gunpoint in early September.

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hen we’re young we make a lot of mistakes - big ones, little ones, and some that can be life altering.

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These are human mistakes, and as much as we might wish, they are impossible to guard against, particularly for young people whose judgement may not yet be refined. Surely, we should not design a school system that also provides risks of permanent harm to still-unwise young people who make a bad choice in setting their academic course.

The curriculum change in 2003 - which followed the end of the Ontario Academic Credit - was intended to end student streamOur VieW ing with the addition of applied and academic learning, but as one education advocate says, this Opportunities change has effectively laid a trap students. hindered with forThe elimination of a fifth year of high school, along with a cap curriculum on credits the province will fund change (34 is the maximum unless the board approves it), essentially ties the hands of a student trying to get ahead. If a student decides early on to eschew academic courses for the apparently easier applied courses, upgrading later on may be hindered by bureaucracy.

As Annie Kidder, founder and executive director of advocacy group People for Education, said in Metroland Media’s feature article on this issue “we need to allow for the vast amount of change that happens to young people”.

The group’s report ‘Applied or Academic: High Impact Decisions for Ontario Students’ surveyed Ontario schools and found only 20 per cent of schools with grades 7 and 8 reported having a guidance counsellor on staff, and most of those positions were part-time.

If a student in Grade 8 doesn’t have the maturity to envision their life after four years, then provisions need to be put in place to give these young minds the right support, at the right time.

The Ministry of Education has heard from several boards wanting the applied and academic streams to be scrapped in Grade 9, to give kids a level playing field in their first year, then they can decide how to move forward. It would be a mistake to take options and opportunity away from students just as they’re getting started.

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Trump tape recalls Rob Ford’s video woes The U.S. presidential election – particularly, the rise of its Republican standardbearer – has felt a bit like a funhouse mirror for many of us watching in Toronto.

Donald Trump, with his nativist populism, his “plainspokenness,” which frankly came across more as ugliness and bigotry but worked more like Teflon... well, it was something that we’d seen before here, first in 2010 when the late Rob Ford won the mayoralty against more qualified candidates and again in 2014 when his brother Doug Ford came close to doing the same thing.

Of course it’s not the same thing. Neither of the Ford brothers were even half as incoherent as Trump has been, and neither made such a direct pitch to the so-called Alt-Right white supremacist crowd. But the trajectory, the ability to gather support to unlikely levels, had some similarities.

And last week, another similarity emerged: the calamitous revelation, on

david nickle the city tape, of behaviour that to most people is beyond the pale.

For Trump, that came in the leaked Access Hollywood tape, in which Trump boasts to then-host Billy Bush of his ability to use fame to get away with what amounts to sexual assault on women he finds attractive. For Rob Ford, it came in the form of a series of recordings: the long-denied video in which he smoked crack; a drunken video of a walk on the Danforth; a drunken rant at an Etobicoke restaurant disparaging then Toronto police chief Bill Blair; and, maybe most damningly, a lewd and drunken rant about Karen Stintz, the Toronto Councillor and former TTC Chair who was running against him for the mayoralty.

It looks at this point as though the 11-year-old tape of Trump bragging about

being able to grab women by the genitals has become a deal-breaker, at least with his nominal Republican allies and most likely with the electorate. It is worth remembering, however, that while Ford’s many drug-andalcohol-fuelled videos did isolate him from his allies on council, it did no such thing with the electorate.

Ford didn’t even have to appear especially contrite in order to reclaim the love of the so-called Ford Nation portion of the electorate.

When he returned from rehab, his apology for his behaviour morphed halfway through into a stump speech – something that Trump mirrored in his own apology the Saturday morning after the tape appeared, when he characterized the tape as locker-room talk and then dismissed it as a distraction from his message.

We’ll never know whether Rob Ford could have won a second term as mayor after the self-inflicted damage of his first term – his cancer

diagnosis saw to that. But his brother Doug’s campaign made John Tory’s election to the mayoralty in 2014 a near thing, despite Doug’s own very Trump-like campaign gaffes.

The election of Rob Ford’s nephew Michael, in the summer byelection for his old Ward 2 seat, was never really a question.

It’s hard to say whether Donald Trump will, with weeks still to go in the campaign, be able to rally in the United States in the same way that the Fords had been able to in Toronto. Probably he won’t.

But whether he does or not, it’s a sure bet that the sizeable minority of voters who’ve held tight with Donald won’t let a little tape, no matter how vile its contents, sway their loyalty to the Trumps. Like Ford Nation here in Toronto, they’re not going anywhere.

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Young at Heart Club WHEN: Noon to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: Parkwoods United Church, 85 Parkwoods Village Dr. CONTACT: 416-447-2928 COST: Free Bridge and euchre games for those aged 50 years old and older.

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Art from the Attic WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Forest Grove United Church, 43 Forest Grove Dr. CONTACT: Carolyn, 416-431-1777 COST: $20 and up A sale of repurposed art. This is a grassroot project of the Stephen Lewis Foundation.

Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Dr. CONTACT: Aga Khan Museum, 416646-4677 COST: $15 to $20 The exhibition brings together over 5,000 years of art highlighting the contributions of the diverse cultures within Syria.

Oware Day WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Africentric Alternative School, 1430 Sheppard Ave. CONTACT: www. owarecanada.com COST: Free Highlights: drum lesson, jewelry making, head wrapping workshop, storytelling, African martial arts and more. Performers: Nana Yeboaa and Kedar Waterman.

Senior’s Bridge Club WHEN: Mondays from 12:30 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Willowdale Emmanuel United Church, 349 Kenneth Ave. CONTACT: Lina, 416-225-2309, willowdaleunited@bellnet.ca COST: $2 Call for more details.

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60th Anniversary Open House WHEN: 2 to 5 p.m. WHERE: Church of the Ascension, 33 Overland Dr. CONTACT: 416-444-8881 COST: Free Guest: The Right Reverend Patrick Yu, Area Archbishop of York-Scarborough, Bishop Suffragan of Toronto.

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Miniature Enthusiasts of Toronto WHEN: today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre, 6 Garamond Court CONTACT: Judy, 416-225-4880 COST: $8 Features miniature dealers and arti-

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Scottish Country Dancing WHEN: 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Leonard’s Church, 25 Wanless Ave. CONTACT: www.dancescottish.ca COST: $100 Learn Scottish country dancing.

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History of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St. CONTACT: 416-395-5660 COST: Free A member of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, discusses the history of the Mississaugas and initiatives recognizing their history.

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Sukkot Family Festival WHEN: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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Public Meeting WHEN: 7 to 9 p.m. WHERE: St. Matthias Catholic School, 101 Van Horne Ave. CONTACT: emmy.szekeresmilne@tcdsb.org COST: Free Pupil Accommodation Review of the area including: Holy Redeemer, Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Matthias Catholic Schools.

200 Years at St. John’s York Mills WHEN: Noon to 1 p.m. WHERE: St. John’s York Mills Anglican Church, 19 Don Ridge Dr. COST: Free Following the Sunday service, the book launch for 200 Years at St.

Watercolour Art Classes WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Parkwoods United Church, 85 Parkwoods Village Dr. CONTACT: 416-447-5519 COST: $60/ for each session of five classes Learn a variety of watercolour techniques from professional art instructor, Melinda Calway.

Music Medicine: A New Frontier WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge St CONTACT: 416-395-5613 COST: Free Dr. Lee Bartel discusses the effect music has on the brain.

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APPLIED VS. ACADEMIC:

A look at how student streaming and credit caps are affecting how young people plan for their future TARA HATHERLY thatherly@insidetoronto.com

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t has been 13 years since Ontario eliminated its official 13th year of school – then known as OAC – amid a controversial curriculum change that was supposed to end student streaming.

The official 13th year, called Grade 13 until the 1980s when it was replaced by OAC (Ontario Academic Credit), was phased out in 2003 by the Progressive Conservative government.

But could another change made when OAC was eliminated – introducing applied and academic course options – be making it hard for students to finish in four years with the credits they need to succeed and decreasing the likelihood some students will excel, while effectively continuing to stream students?

Applied and academic credits are meant to be “mix and match,” but most students take courses in one or the other.

Academic credits are typically required for university.

“In a lot of cases, students pick applied because they think it will be easier, and then ironically they are much less likely to be successful in the applied stream. There’s so much evidence that says it’s a bad idea to divide kids, particularly in that first grade of high school.

It limits choices, it closes doors, it sometimes sets kids up for failure,” said Annie Kidder, founder and executive director of advocacy group People for Education. “There are kids who either aren’t graduating, or who are getting to Grade 12 and realizing that there are doors that are already closed to them that got closed when they made

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Grade 12 students work independently during teacher Hugh Tran's math class at Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School. These students, if they wish, can return for a fifth year of high school, but the province will only fund up to 34 credits.

that choice in Grade 8.”

The courses replaced vocational, college and university streams, and are meant to teach the same curriculum in different ways. Academic courses study essential and related concepts with a theoretical approach, while applied teach essential concepts in a more practical, hands-on way.

According to Ontar io’s Education Quality and Accountability Office, of students who demonstrate strong math skills in grades 3 and 6, those who take applied math courses in high school are less likely to continue earning high marks. Lowered expectations, and in turn, lowered effort, for kids in applied courses has been floated by education experts as one potential cause for the disparities.

In math, 83 per cent of Ontario Grade 9 students in aca-

demic courses met or exceeded the provincial standard this year, while only 45 per cent of applied students hit the mark. In English, 92 per cent of Grade 10 students successfully completed this year’s Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test, while only 47 per cent of applied students were successful.

A study by the Toronto District School Board, Ontario’s largest school board, suggests 60 per cent of students who take applied courses in Grade 9 don’t graduate within five years, compared to 14 per cent of those who choose academic.

It takes 30 credits to graduate high school. A 34-credit threshold was introduced by the provincial Liberals in 2013.

After 34 credits, the government decreases funding to school boards for most students.

Students wanting to earn more than 34 credits must get approval

from their board, and may have to take courses through continuing education.

“Over a decade ago, Ontarians moved to four years of high school, but many students are still taking that additional fifth year, even after graduating,” said a government statement at the time. “We need to shift the culture in our schools and encourage students to graduate and move on to the next stage in their lives after four years.”

Needing to replace applied credits with academic or raise marks in a completed course, or switching career paths and needing different courses, to get to post-secondary programs, can leave students wanting more than 34 credits.

“I think we need to allow for the vast amount of change that happens to young people,” Kidder said. “Obviously it can’t be unlimited and there have to

be boundaries in this, but the problem always with capping anything is are there people who lose from that, and I think in this case 34 may be too low.”

Education Minister Mitzie Hunter and Education Critic Patrick Brown declined to be interviewed for this article, after weeks of correspondence with their representatives, with Hunter citing a lack of availability.

“When selecting their courses in Grades 9 and 10, students are not expected to make binding decisions about a particular educational or career pathway,” said Ministry of Education spokesperson Heather Irwin. “However, they should try to ensure that they have the prerequisites required for future courses they plan to take. Schools must make provisions to allow students to make changes in direction and must clearly describe these provisions in their school program/ course calendar.”

But the provisions, which can include a half-credit summer course, seem to present a barrier. During the 2014-2015 school year, only three per cent of schools reported students often transfer from applied to academic courses, while 43 per cent reported transfers happen never or not very often, according to a People for Education study.

D u r i n g a g ov e r n m e n t announcement about child care Friday, Sept. 23, Metroland Media Central reporter Cynthia Reason asked Hunter if Ontario would consider reviewing the academic and applied separations in Grade 9. Hunter said the ministry is consulting with school boards, some of which, she noted, have requested the separations be eliminated.

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Carroll to promote provincial Liberal government’s accomplishments in Toronto >>>from page 1 the line along the Sheppard subway, how we’ve approached development,” she said. “The new jurisdiction is a natural fit.”

Carroll, who served as budget chief under former Mayor David Miller and has worked closely with Mayor John Tory, said she’s also looking forward to the challenge of working with Liberal leader Kathleen Wynne in seeking a third term.

“It’s going to be very challenging for a sitting government to ask for another term,” she said. “That’s going to be a tough challenge and what it’s going to mean is new energy and vitality being injected into the Liberal party and the Toronto caucus. That’s something I have to offer.”

Carroll said that she could

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bring a municipal perspective to the caucus, along with a good working relationship with the current mayor.

And while she considers the 2018 election a challenge, she said she’s pleased to be defending and promoting the Liberal government’s accomplishments in Toronto and the province and the agenda

going forward.

“We can work on building transit, the things we have to do in building shared social programs - the things the province is on the record on going forward with,” said Carroll. “Child poverty, education, they are things I’ve dwelled on.”

The 2018 Provincial election will be dovetailing with the 2018 municipal election, and is timed such that municipal politicians hoping to make the jump can do so and seek their old seats on council should they not prevail.

Carroll wouldn’t say what she would do in such a circumstance, when asked.

“That’s a long way down the road,” she said. “This provincial election is something I will have to be 100 per cent focused on.”

Police arrest 35-year-old man in North York taxi robbery Police have made an arrest in connection with a case where a taxi driver was allegedly robbed at gunpoint in early September.

According to reports, a man took a cab to the Yonge and Sheppard area on Wednesday, Sept. 7. Upon reaching his destination, he and the driver

argued over the price of the fare. The man is then said to have pulled out a firearm and pointed it at the driver before robbing him and fleeing the scene.

On Friday, Sept. 30, police arrested 35-year-old Jawara Tafari Brown in connection with the incident and charged

him with robbery with an offensive weapon, use of a firearm while committing an indictable offense, pointing a firearm and carrying a concealed weapon. None of the charges have been proven in court. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 416-808-3200.

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1367 Wilson Ave. Toronto

3 blocks west of Keele Street on the south side

2 014 2014

416-241-3939

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HOURS: Mon to Tues 8-6 Wed to Fri 8-7 Saturday 8-6 Sunday 9-4

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Product Of Canada Pecorino Romano Cheese

7

99

Product Of Canada San Daniele Prosciutto Crudo

/lb

Product Of Canada San Daniele Mortadella Lean Or Regular

99

100/GR

Product Of Canada Salerno Friulano Cheese

100 GR

Homegrown Ontario Boneless Chicken Breast

3

49

/lb 5 KG BAG

Homegrown Ontario Pork Back Ribs

4

99 /lb

1

99

Homegrown Ontario Half Or Whole Lamb

5

99

6

/lb

99 /lb

Homegrown Ontario Whole Veal Sirloin Tip (Noce Di Vitello)

5

99 /lb