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At top, children applaud a singing performance by Humberside Collegiate Institute principal Lorraine Linton (at right, singing the national anthem) during a Black History Month celebration at Scarborough Civic Centre last week. The event was hosted by Toronto District School Board Trustee David Smith (Scarborough Centre), pictured below speaking to the crowd. Staff photos/BENJAMIN PRIEBE

but a handful of men coming together, when once it was row upon row.” The city declared the centre “unsafe building” on Jan. 29, telling management it cannot house an “assembly use” includes prayers and educational programs, without certain improvements. Sakinah Centre managers told city building officials they would comply, and are asking supporters for $200,000 “to meet the requirements necessary to reopen.” In an “urgent appeal” by video, Yahya Sumyyah Abu, the centre’s imam, asks for donations adding up to $150,000 “so that we can rectify these matters.” The community centre

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Fourth person has died in Malvern fire we cannot confirm that they died as a result of the fire,” Cheryl Mahyr, spokesperson for the Chief Coroner and the Ontario Forensic Pathology Service, said last Thursday. Police said the deceased was a female resident of the seniors’ home. An autopsy will be performed to determine the cause of death. An Ontario Fire Code charge of “combustible materials shall not be accumulated in any part of a means of egress unless the location, room or space is designed for those materials” has been laid

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against TCH. The charge relates to polyurethane furniture on the fifth-floor hallway. TCH president and CEO Greg Spearn had said the charge will be contested. As a precautionary measure, said Spearn, TCH removed furniture from “anywhere we thought could be considered common hallway areas of all our buildings.” The fire marshal’s office said Friday the cause of the two-alarm blaze is “still under investigation.” There is speculation, though, the likely cause is careless smoking.

Scarborough’s Mike Myer’s will be publishing a book on Canada later this year, Doubleday Canada has announced. The book will be “a funny, thoughtful and affectionate analysis of his home and native land,” said a announcement made by the publisher on Tuesday, The book – part memoir, part history, and complete entertainment – will be published in late fall, said the announcement. “I’m an actor, producer and writer, but no description of me is complete without saying I’m a Canadian,” said Myers in a press release. “In 1967, Canada turned 100. Canadians all across the country made Centennial projects. This book is my Centennial Project. I’m handing it in a little late...sorry.” Myers has achieved fame in both television and the

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Tory puts good face on broken promises Mayor John Tory started Tuesday morning with a visit to the Regent Park Aquatic Centre. Well, he started the public part of Tuesday morning in Regent Park. It was 10 a.m. when he showed up with Councillor James Pasternak, the community development and recreation committee chair, and Councillor Pam McConnell in tow. If his publicly touted schedule held true, this was something closer to the noon-hour for him, as Tory famously likes to start work sixish. It is one of the things voters are said to like about him. Tory would do well to remind voters of the reasons they like him. This week, he has had to manage a fairly significant retreat from the argument he’d made to voters in 2014, to persuade them to cast their vote his way. Tory had spent the election swearing up and down that he would deliver a fast and affordable heavy rail rapid transit line called SmartTrack, with 15 new stops along a

david nickle the city 53-kilometre route crossing the city, and had scoffed at naysayers who raised questions about whether the plan was even possible. On Monday, the longawaited report from city manager Peter Wallace, looking at a broad range of public transit options for Toronto, arrived with a thud. Wallace’s report deals with a number of things, but deep in the middle of it is a recognition that Tory’s SmartTrack plan as sold to the public simply isn’t possible. What is possible? No more than eight stations financed by the city, to enhance existing plans by Metrolinx to expand GO service along the rail lines. And no heavy rail in the west end through Etobicoke, but light rail instead. The overall transit plan laid out by Wallace in his detailed report to the executive committee is, in many respects, a vast improvement on Tory’s

SmartTrack plans, and on Tuesday morning Tory tried to make the case he is, in fact, delivering more, not less. “This optimized plan will provide more transit for Toronto than I promised in the election,” he said. “In this case I’ll be delivering more overall.” It is technically true: to paper over the deficiencies in Tory’s plan, staff have recommended far more public transit in some areas; the downtown relief line that was notably not a priority in Tory’s campaign is in, and more light rail along the Eglinton Crosstown line. But it has undeniably scaled back the specific transit improvements Tory promised in all those SmartTrack stations, and the three-stop Scarborough subway that will now be reduced to a single stop. Will anyone care about these broken promises? Tory seemed to think they wouldn’t. And he may be right. Still, it was either good

strategy or good luck that a day before the Wallace report landed on the desks of executive committee members, Tory was able to make the sort of announcement he’s been fond of. As early as next fall, Tory promised, it will be easier to sign up for recreation programs than it is now, and next year, the antiquated computer system that keeps kids out of city summer camps and swimming lessons will be entirely replaced. That sounds like an entirely achievable promise – as achievable as pushing the TTC to sell tokens using Interac machines, or towing cars parked illegally during rush hour, other incremental but noticeable improvements that Tory has brought about. In times like these, that is something I imagine our early-bird mayor would like us to remember.

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Gala celebrates Robbie soccer tournament’s 50th year The Robbie International Soccer Tournament is marking its 50th year this summer, and special gala celebration is slated for April 9 in honour of the milestone. Started in Scarborough with its first soccer tournament in 1967, the 50th version of the tourney goes this June and July. A Scarborough institution, the Robbie is the largest youth

soccer tournament for charity in the world. It has a world wide reputation for its commitment to soccer and to its support for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Since it’s inception, the Robbie has raised more than $1.6 million for cycstic fibrosis research while also raising awareness among the thousands of boys and girls who have taken part in the

tournament. The Saturday, April 9, gala, Cheers to 50 Years, takes place at Qssis Banquet Hall, 3474 Kingston Rd. Dwayne De Rosario The gala will feature dinner, open bar, dancing, monte carlo room, door prizes, raffles and live entertainment. Dwayne De Rosario, a

Robbie champion himself as a youth and the all-time leading scorer for both the Canadian men’s national soccer team and Toronto FC, will be the honourary chair for the gala. Tickets for the gala are $85 per person or $800 for a table of 10. To order tickets, please go to www.therobbie.ca or visit the Scarborough Soccer Centre at 45 Fairfax Cres.

This year’s Robbie Festival for boys and girls teams between U9 and U12 takes place June 25 and 26. The Robbie International Soccer Tournament for boys and girls teams between U13 and U18 takes place from July 1to 3.

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YEARBOOK Exhibit WHEN: March 10 to 31 WHERE: Bluff’s Gallery, 1859 Kingston Rd. CONTACT: Marianne Rellin, 416698-7322, http://scarborougharts. com/YEARBOOK-2016, news@ scarborougharts.com COST: Free An art exhibition that excavates 50 years of Scarborough’s history with photography, videos, writings, graphic art, and archival materials found in high school yearbooks. Swing Dance Classes WHEN: 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 614, 100 Salome Dr. CONTACT: Carolyn Cross, 416-447-9774 COST: $35 First class free, session of five classes $35. Session starts March 10. ‘The Resistable Rise of Arturo Ui’ WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: Leigha Lee Browne Theatre, 1265 Military Trail CONTACT: Julie Witt, , , acmconnects@utsc.uto COST: $8 Presented by students from the UTSC Theatre and Performance Studies program. March 10 to 12, 17 to 19.

w Friday, March 11

Coffee with a Cop WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon WHERE: McDonald’s Restaurant, 1966 Eglinton Ave. E. CONTACT: Const.

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w Tuesday, March 15

Teddy Bear Clinic WHEN: 10 a.m. to noon, and 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Rouge Valley Centenary, 2867 Ellesmere Rd. COST: Free Children can bring a stuffed animal for a checkup. Rouge Valley staff and volunteers will teach children about activities and procedures that happen at the hospital. Teddies (or other stuffed toy) can receive X-rays, blood tests, surgery, and more. Register at www.rougevalley. ca/teddybearclinic Mark McCabe, 416-808-4127, mark. mccabe@torontopolice.on.ca COST: Free Ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighbourhood.

w Saturday, March 12

CPA Tax Preparation Assistance WHEN: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. WHERE: Albert Campbell District Library, 496 Birchmount Rd. CONTACT: Susan Zadek, 416-396-8911 COST: Free For individuals with a total household income of less than $40,000 with dependents, or less than $30,000 without dependents. Appointments are necessary. Call to book. Mapping The Neighbourhood With Art WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Cedarbrae Library, 545 Markham Rd.

CONTACT: 416-396-8850, cedstaff@ torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free With Toronto artist, mapmaker and writer Daniel Rotsztain. Cathedral Bluffs Symphony Orchestra WHEN: 8 to 10 p.m. WHERE: P.C.Ho Theatre, 5183 Sheppard Ave. E. CONTACT: 416-879-5566, www. cathedralbluffs.com, cbsoboxoffice@ gmail.com COST: Tickets start at $34 ($29 students/seniors)

w Monday, March 14

CHOICES Youth March Break Leadership Program WHEN: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: Malvern Family Resource Centre, 90 Littles Rd. CONTACT: Derry Gittens, 416-284-4184, ext. 252, dgittens@ mfrc.org COST: Free Full week, half-day program for youth aged 12 to 17 years.

March Break Fun WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. March 14 to 18 WHERE: Bridlewood Mall, 2900 Warden Ave. CONTACT: Anna, 416497-1550 COST: Free Agincourt Garden Club WHEN: 8 to 9:45 p.m. WHERE: Knox United Christian Education Centre, 2575 Midland Ave. CONTACT: Cheryl Penner, 416-414-7704, cheryl.penner@rogers.com COST: $25 per family to join for a year

w Tuesday, March 15

Internet Safety for Seniors WHEN: 10 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Albert Campbell Library, 496 Birchmount Rd. CONTACT: Register at 416-396-8890 COST: Free Minute to Win it! WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Morningside Library, 4279 Lawrence Ave. COST: Free Contestants have to complete a series of 60-second challenges. Tuesday Knit Night WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Albert Campbell Library, 496 Birchmount Road CONTACT: Kate, 416-3968890 COST: Free Learn the basics, or practice some advanced techniques.

w Wednesday, March 16

East End Storytellers Group WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Morningside Library, 4279 Lawrence Ave. COST: Free Open to storytellers of all levels. All are welcome.

w Thursday, March 17

St. Jude’s Craft Sale WHERE: Parkway Mall, 85 Ellesmere Rd. CONTACT: 416-755-5872, www. stjudewexford.ca COST: Free The Church of St. Jude (Wexford) hosts a craft sale March 17 to 19 during mall hours. St. Patrick’s Day Crafts WHEN: 2 to 3 p.m. WHERE: Morningside Library, 4279 Lawrence Ave. COST: Free Drop in. No registration required. Identity Theft Protection WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Bendale Public Library, 1515 Danforth Rd. CONTACT: Sandra Cox, 416-3968912, scox@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free

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The Scarborough Hospital Call for Annual Members 2016-2017

Are you interested in helping The Scarborough Hospital become a stronger organization to meet the health care needs of residents now and into the future?

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Annual Members of the Corporation are admitted by resolution of the Board and consist of individuals who meet the eligibility requirements contained in the hospital by-law and who pay an annual membership fee of $20. Membership is for one year, and those individuals whose completed application is received on or before March 23, 2016 will be eligible to vote at the next Annual Meeting of the Members to be held on June 23, 2016, at 7 p.m. at The Scarborough Hospital, General campus, 3050 Lawrence Avenue East, in the Lee Family Auditorium. Current Annual Members wishing to vote at the Annual Meeting of the Members on June 23, 2016 must renew their memberships on or before March 23, 2016.

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Outside the courtroom, Mike Hassan, licensed for 17 years, said experienced driving teachers face competition from young guys offering courses at much lower rates. They’re tired of bylaw enforcers “making our life hell,” Hassan said. “We can do a lot (to change that), provided we are united. If you pack this place with 200 driving instructors, the Crown is going to listen.” Another rule says instructors can’t teach near a school. Brabaharan Ratnam said he picked up a student who lived across from one in Malvern. It was a Sunday morning during summer holidays, but Ratnam was charged anyway. He wasn’t teaching, he said, but paid the fine. The city’s driving instructor regulations haven’t been reviewed since 2000. Perhaps they should be.

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