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ToronTo YouTh CabineT helping improve finanCial liTeraCY The Toronto Youth Cabinet wants to ensure everyone in Ontario graduates high school knowing how to budget, manage debt, file taxes and purchase property. And the group, the official youth advisory board of the city of Toronto, has convinced Ontario’s Ministry of Education to make it happen.

researCh projeCT on parkdale’s rooming house sToCk in The works The Parkdale Neighbourhood Land Trust is working on a Rooming House Research Project that will help develop a strategy to save rooming houses in the area and keep the neighbourhood affordable.

voTe on one of Two names for new parkdale park The Dufferin-Peel Park needs a new name and residents have until Nov. 18 to help decide what that name will be.

Here comes Santa Claus! The 112th annual Santa Claus Parade is slated to make its way through downtown Toronto this Sunday, providing an opportunity for kids and the young at heart to catch a glimpse of the jolly old elf.

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Extra caution in wintEr, urgEs long-timE toronto cyclist A long-time Toronto cyclist wants his fellow two-wheelers to ride safe and obey the rules of the road. Michael Cranwell also wants more bike lanes built, and for the province to legalize traffic laws which make it efficient for cyclists to ride safely.

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ronceSvalleS group giveS warmth to newcomerS thiS winter A number of refugee and newcomer families will be dressed warmly this winter thanks to the efforts of Roncesvalles Refugee Relief and their friends.

The group held a winter clothing distribution event at Roncesvalles United Church where those families picked up some much-needed outerwear.

SecretS of a Black Boy highlightS Black male experience Darren Anthony, brother of Da Kink in My Hair creator Trey Anthony, is delving into the experiences of young, black men as they deal with the revitalization of their community with the return of his play Secrets of a Black Boy.

Ossington Village communities have chosen a new name for their Catholic school, after St. Luke and Senhor Santo Cristo merged this fall. The new school received $240,000 from the Ministry of Education for minor renovations.

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Teaching money smarts in school is absolutely necessary

Cycling advocates, however, didn’t give up on Scarborough or other sections of Toronto far from downtown where, unlike bike savvy neighbourhoods such as Trinity Bellwoods and Danforth Avenue, cyclists in traffic might still seem alien.

In 2016, they opened two bike hubs in Southwest Scarborough where, says Marvin Macaraig of Scarborough Cycles, riders shun wider roads for Birchmount, Pharmacy and Midland Avenue, where traffic volumes are lower.

It’s not just a lack of bike lanes: Toronto’s suburbs have few stores selling or repair-

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“For younger generations, these trends indicate a critical need for them to get money smart before it’s too late.”

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ing bikes (for all its size, Scarborough has just one).

A downtown innovation, hubs offer repair clinics, safety tips and group rides, building confidence in cycling. “In this first year,” Macaraig says “we have learned that there is a definite need and appetite for increased cycling programming in Scarborough.”

Researching barriers to cycling in the suburbs, Beth Savan, a senior fellow at University of Toronto’s Massey College, believes they can be overcome.

Drivers got used to cyclists downtown, she says, and it won’t be rapid, but this “cultural shift” will happen in the suburbs, too.

If the city sticks to its plans, bike lanes are coming by 2025 to Midland in Scarborough, to Jane, Yonge and Bathurst streets in North York, and to Burnhamthorpe Road and Renforth Drive in Etobicoke.

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Councillor Michelle Holland in Southwest Scarborough wiped out bike lanes on Pharmacy Avenue and Birchmount Road. Her residents, she said, called hundreds of times, demanding this.

The Rob Ford administration believed suburban cyclists wanted to ride on well-lit off-street trails, not busy city streets.

But that same year, councillors with wards atop the Scarborough Bluffs shelved extensions of the Waterfront Trail through three local parks - public lands you own - after getting earfuls from the neighbours.

Some claimed cyclists speeding through these parks on new paths would collide with seniors and dog-walkers; they would scare wildlife away.

Between 1996 and 2011, there was an “explosion” of cycling in Toronto’s core - in some areas, 20 per cent of trips were now by bike - but cycling in outer areas had declined.

as how to think long-term early, you’ll create smarter citizens, which creates a stronger economy for the Province of Ontario,” he said.

Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter met with the TYC and has agreed to a curriculum review and adding the material to the mandatory Grade 10 career studies course.

The Bank of Canada warned this year that consumer debt is growing at a historic rate - due much in part to record-low interest rates - and that it will eventually become unsustainable.

No doubt, the adult population suffering under the weight of this debt could have benefitted from mandatory financial literacy classes in school.

It’s not too late to give younger generations the skills needed to budget, manage debt, file taxes and purchase property. Kudos to the students that are taking action to make those lessons part of the high school experience.

But, as the TYC argues, those lessons need to carry enough weight to stick with them for the rest of their lives.

The broader student body may not currently realize what good their peers are doing for them, but once they start their careers, take on rent or mortgages and juggle bank accounts and credit cards, it’ll be come evidently clear.

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CYCLING CULTURE PUShING ITS WAY INTO SUBURBS

This year, for the first time, the total amount of household debt owed by Canadians surpassed the country’s entire gross domestic product (GDP).

And according to Statistics Canada, the gap between disposable household income and credit market debt is getting wider - meaning we’re just not making enough money to catch up to what we owe.

For people who are struggling to find financial balance, figuring it out often comes well after the problem’s already established.

For younger generations, these trends indicate a critical need for them to get money smart before it’s too late.

Thanks to the Toronto Youth Cabinet (TYC), there’s good news on that front. Its members started a petition and successfully lobbied the province’s Ministry of Education to include dedicated financial literacy offerings in the high school curriculum.

The subject is currently touched upon in a variety of courses between Grades 4 and 12.

But it’s not enough, suggests TYC member Prakash Amarasooriya, who spoke to us about the campaign. Teachers aren’t being trained properly and the opportunity for impactful learning is being missed.

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LOCAL EVENTS ● Saturday, November 19

Christmas Arts and Crafts Market WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Roncesvalles United Church, 240 Roncesvalles Ave CONTACT: Lisa Forestell, 416536-1755, roncesvallesuc@ gmail.com COST: $2 This upscale market features more than 100 vendors selling everything from jewelry, pottery, children’s goods and more. There will be live entertainment and cafes on both levels of the market.

The Trinity Bellwoods Flea - Pre Holiday Market WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHERE: Studio Bar, 824 Dundas St. W. CONTACT: Felicia, 6477635343, www.trinitybellwoodsflea.com, trinitybellwoodsflea@gmail.com COST: Free More than 75 vendors offering Toronto’s finest handmade, fashion art, baby and gift vendors over two full days.

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Liberty Village Farmers’ Market WHEN: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Green-P parking lot, Liberty Street and Atlantic Avenue CONTACT: Diana Gonzalez, Market Manager, 647-898-1492, diana. mymarket@gmail.com COST: Free Farm fresh organic and conventional fruits and vegetables, cheese, meats, baked goods, and natural sweeteners. ALSO NOV. 27.

Gladstone Flea: October Market WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

WHERE: Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen St W CONTACT: gladstoneflea@gmail.com COST: Free Unique gems, fashion finds, vintage scores and other market must-haves.

Art of High Park WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

WHERE: High Park, 1873 Bloor Street West CONTACT: highparkwalkingtours@yahoo.ca COST: Free A trek around the many sculpture sites in the park with art teacher Grace Petrucci. Meet at the benches across the road from the Grenadier Restaurant.

Toronto Art Crawl - Christmas Market WHEN: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: The Great Hall, 1087 Queen Street West CONTACT: Nadia Lloyd, 416-993-5833, http://www.torontoartcrawl. com/, info@torontoartcrawl.com COST: $5 ONLINE or $8 at the door. Kids under 10 are free.

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Market offers a full day of fun, shopping, photo booth, a toy and food drive, complimentary coffee, food vendors and more.

● Wednesday, Nov. 23

Share Your Light WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

WHERE: St. Joseph’s Health Centre Toronto, 30 The Queensway CONTACT: Steve Southon, 416 530 6836 Ext.3496, www. shareyourlight.ca, ssouthon@ stjoestoronto.ca COST: Free Enjoy performances by local children’s choirs and dance groups, a little magic and juggling fun, festive treats, crafts for kids and free pictures with Santa.

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One of a Kind Christmas Show and Sale 2016 WHEN: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

WHERE: Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd CONTACT: Vanessa Cheng, www. oneofakindshow.com, COST: Free-$15 More than 800 Canadian artisans and designers. The show runs Nov. 24 to Dec. 4 at various times. VIsit www.oneofakindshow. com. #OOAKX16

TO DO THIS WEEKEND ● Friday, November 18

The Toronto Christmas Market WHEN: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. WHERE: Distillery District, 55 Mill Street CONTACT: www.torontochristmasmarket.com, www.torontochristmasmarket.com, info@torontochristmasmarket.com COST: Free Special tree lighting ceremony Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Admission is free Tuesday to Friday. Closed Mondays.

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Swedish Christmas Fair WHEN: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W. CONTACT: http://www. harbourfrontcentre.com/, 416973-4000 Ext.1, tickets@harbourfrontcentre.com COST: Various Two-day event featuring a market, carol singing, folk dancing, craft making and Scandinavian food.

Also includes a Pippi Longstocking movie marathon.

Indigenous & Ingenious Show and Sale WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Ralph Thornton Centre, 765 Queen Street East CONTACT: Josee Duranleau, josee@duranleau.com

COST: $5.00 This two-day event will feature unique work by contemporary Canadian Aboriginal artists, artisans, designers and writers. Also features traditional food.

Illuminite WHEN: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

WHERE: Yonge-Dundas Square, 1 Dundas St. E. CONTACT: Andrea Switzer, 416-597-0255 Ext.232, http://www.downtownyonge.com/ illuminite/, aswitzer@downtownyonge.com COST: Free A magical evening of music, dance and spectacle. Live music from Ride the Tiger, a tree lighting performance and St. Michael’s Choir.

Variety Show for Gilda’s Club WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

WHERE: Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario CONTACT: www.itsalwayssomething.com, 416-214-9898 Ext.205, elana. shapiro@gildasclubtoronto.org COST: $50+ Russell Peters hosts the 15th annual “It’s Always Something” Variety Show, alongside Jann Arden for an unparalleled night of music and comedy.

Roots: A Journey Through India WHEN: 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive CONTACT: www.shereenladha. com/roots, COST: $45 Experience the richness and beauty of of Indian culture with a dance extravaganza by Torontobased Bollywood fusion company DancewithSL in partnership with Infuzion Artistry.

● Sunday, November 20

York Railway Modellers Fall Open House WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: York Railway Modellers, 5 Oakland Ave. CONTACT: Andy Orr, andyorr@ bell.net COST: Adults $5 Children $1 Visit the York Railway Modellers to see their set that occupies a space of 1,600 square feet depicting the CNR and the CPR between 1953 and 1957.

Toronto Santa Claus Parade WHEN: 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Christie Pits Park, Bloor & Christie CONTACT: www.thesantaclausparade.com COST: Free The 112th annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade begins at Christie Pits and ends at St. Lawrence Market.

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The Toronto Youth Cabinet (TYC), the official youth advisory board to the City of Toronto, is petitioning Ontario’s Ministry of Education to include a clearly defined financial literacy component in the mandatory Grade 10 career studies course. Prakash Amarasooriya is representing TYC in the initiative, and poses here before meeting with Minister of Education Mitzie Hunter at Queen’s Park.

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initiative to have a clearly defined financial literacy developing self-assessment, personal-management, component added to Ontario’s Grade 10 career career-planning, job-search, decision-making, orgastudies course. nization, transition and communication skills.

“If students are aware of how to use basic finanSome schools bring in financial literacy experts cial tools as well as how to think long-term early, I to teach students skills, noted Amarasooriya, think you’ll create smarter citizens, which creates adding, “The problem with that is that that only a stronger economy for the Province of Ontario.” applies to some schools, and more than not it’s the In October, the TYC started a petition asking the affluent neighbourhoods.”

Province to make the change. According to the MinHe didn’t know what to expect when he met with istry, financial literacy is already dispersed throughMinister Hunter, but he and the TYC were thrilled out various courses between Grades 4 and 12. to find she and the Ministry of Education want to “I think there may be a disconnect between what work with the group to make its vision a reality. is intended with the curriculum “I’m still in disbelief about as well as what is actually being “If students are aware of it,” he said, following the meetdone at school,” Amarasooriya ing. “It was a great meeting and how to use basic finantold Metroland Media Tuesday, a productive one. We just want Oct. 25, ahead of a meeting with cial tools as well as how to make sure going forward that Minister of Education Mitzie we don’t lose sight of the objecHunter at Queen’s Park Tues- to think long-term early, I tive and that we actually create day, Nov. 1. change in the curthink you’ll create smarter meaningful He believes the curriculum’s riculum.” current references to financial citizens, which creates a The TYC is excited to work literacy are too vague. with the Ministry to develop stronger economy for the a curriculum, he added. The “We don’t think it’s being done as effectively as it can be,” Province of Ontario.” group is doing its homework he said. “Ideally, I think we and consulting with relevant wanted it to be incorporated in Prakash Amarasooriya parties to see what resources multiple courses, just like the are available to aid curriculum government, but we wanted it to at least be in one development and how financial literacy is taught in specific course, because that way you can train other parts of Canada. teachers as well.

“We appreciate the feedback we received from “Teachers have been complaining that they’re members of the Toronto Youth Cabinet and will not being trained to teach this subject material. So continue to work with educators, parents and stuif they don’t feel confident in it, they will not teach dents to inform next steps in curriculum review,” students well. And so if you put it into the Grade 10 said Minister Hunter in a statement emailed to careers course curriculum, you can train teachers Metroland Media. “By learning about financial to deliver that material in a competent and confiliteracy, students will have the skills they need to dent way.” thrive now and throughout the rest of their lives.”

In a recent statement, recognizing November as On Nov. 3, Minister Hunter posted a video to financial literacy month, The Ministry of EducaTwitter captioned, “Hey @TOYouthCabinet, I hear tion noted it has spent more than $3 million on you on #FinLit! Good news: We’re improving finanfinancial literacy resources and professional learncial literacy for students.” ing opportunities for elementary and high school In the video, she talks about the importance of teachers since 2011. financial literacy for ensuring student success and Amarasooriya said incorporating the material economic strength. into the Grade 10 career studies course makes “Ensuring that students have the information sense because the course is mandatory, so all that they need for everyday life is critical,” she students would get the knowledge they need to said. “We will be updating the Ontario curricusucceed financially. It also comes at a time when lum careers course to have a dedicated module for students are starting to use bank accounts and financial literacy.” preparing to apply for student and car loans, and Visit http://bit.ly/2fC3ipu to read the TYC peticredit cards, in the near future. tion and proposal. Amarasooriya encouraged peoHe believes the topic can be added to the curple to weigh in on developing a financial literacy rent course without sacrificing anything from curriculum by commenting on the petition page its curriculum. The course currently focuses on noting what they would like included.

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