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York actress on stage in ‘Minotaur’

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CLARK KIM ckim@insidetoronto.com Raven Dauda is hoping to inspire the next generation of potential performers at a show opening this week at the Young People’s Theatre.

The St. Clair and Oakwood avenues area resident will be performing in Minotaur, the latest childhood adventure story by award-winning British playwright Kevin Dyer.

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“It is such an epic show,” said Dauda, noting the cast has been rehearsing for the past two weeks. “There’s so many wonderful things going on in it.”

The play centres around Freddie, a 12-year-old boy, who receives cryptic text messages from his soldier dad in an unnamed, war-torn country. He ends up being dragged into the past and on a quest to slay the Minotaur, believing it’s the only way to help his father.

Intended for junior and intermediate students, Minotaur explores themes of responsibility and sacrifice. >>>ST. CLAIR, page 16

COMMUNITIES GROW FROM THE STRENGTH OF PEOPLE AND GREAT CITIES are built on effective leadership. In our special feature, we examine the influence of our local community associations and the role they play in city building, particularly when it comes to municipal elections and propelling local issues – and candidates – into the spotlight. >> READ MORE, 3

FANNIE SUNSHINE fsunshine@insidetoronto.com Looking at Isabella Leone, one would never guess the five-yearold spent two years battling leukemia.

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Making a difference in local communities Thoughtful citizens can effect change in their neighbourhood FANNIE SUNSHINE fsunshine@insidetoronto.com

as a group. People had questions about the Oakwood (Eglinton Crosstown) LRT stop If there’s one thing Andrew and we made sure to do what Ross has learned from his we could to let the powers that time with the Oakwood Village be know we really needed that Community Association, it’s stop.” you don’t need an army of But the association’s work people to see change in your doesn’t only focus on developments. A lot of time is spent neighbourhood.

“If you want to get things figuring out ways to beautify done, you the neighbourdon’t necessarhood – for examily need to fill a ple, the mosaic room with 200 at Oakwood people,” said and Belvidere Ross, chair of the avenues, and Oakwood Village the palm tree Community installation at Association. “If EXAMINING THE INFLUENCE Oakwood and six or 10 people OF OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY Vaughan Road ASSOCIATIONS can come out for – along with ★★★ something, that organizing comusually means 10 If you’re involved with a munity fairs and times the number meet-and-greet group that’s helping to couldn’t. Get to shape our city, tell us your activities, Ross know your comsaid. latest news! Email munity, get to ykg@insidetoronto.com Open meetings are held quarterly, k n o w w h a t ’s and newsletters are sent out going on, and learn how it works.” electronically. And come elecFor merly 5 Points tion time, the Oakwood Village Community Action, Oakwood Community Association can Village Community Association be found organizing all-canis made up of residents in and didates meetings. around Oakwood Village, and “We try not to step into the since 2005 has worked with political arena too much by volunteers, government, orgaendorsing a candidate,” Ross nizations and businesses to said. “We continue to work make positive change in the with everyone who wants to neighbourhood. work with us. We do believe Ross, who became involved everyone wants the same with the association four years things.” ago after moving to the area, As for opposing develsaid the group tries to act as opments, he said that’s not a clearing house for informatypical of the association’s tion. approach.

“We get the word out “We haven’t really fought through Facebook, meetings, against any developments,” activities,” he said. “If we go to Ross said. “Our view is, let’s a developer’s meeting, we go work together. We don’t want

The following is a listing of a number of local community neighbourhood associations.

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Andrew Ross, vice-chair of the Oakwood Village Community Association.

to stand in the way of positive development.”

The Mount Dennis Community Association (MDCA) came to fruition when residents gathered to voice their concerns about garbage issues, and then began bringing up other concerns, said Marabelle McTavish, president of the association.

According to its website, the MDCA, which has been operating since 1975, works with politicians and agencies at all levels to advocate on behalf of the community, monitoring developments, trends and proposals and organizing annual Jane’s Walks. It also engages in community-building activities such as litter clean-ups and safety audits.

Regular public meetings used to be held, but now they are called only when a specific situation or issue needs tending to, McTavish said.

One thing that resonated with the community was the lack of recreational centres for adults and children, so the MDCA helped organize a skate rental at Pearen Park near Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue, so people could skate on a natural rink. The group also runs all-candidates debates during elections.

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Governments don’t act without some sort of motivation or push.

These groups are the face of democracy.

– Councillor Joe Mihevc

Newsletters are mailed to 6,000 residents two to three times a year, and different activities, be it spring clean-

On the web: Local community builders Mount Dennis Community Association

Web: http://mountdennisra.wordpress.com/

ups or summer picnics, are held annually, she said. “( The MDCA) gives people the opportunity to get involved at a grass-roots level,” McTavish said. “You have a sense of ownership over your community. It’s given the opportunity for the neighbourhood to have a voice.”

The MDCA is in favour of developing the former Kodak lands so more jobs are created, and are awaiting the opening of York’s first community centre at the south-east corner of Black Creek Drive and Eglinton Avenue.

The role of the Weston Village Residents Association is to act as a liaison with the community and work with residents to bring what they would like to see to fruition, said vice-chair Tom Costantino.

“We try to present a vision for the revitalization of Weston

Northcliffe Village Residents’ Association Web: www.northcliffevillage.com/ Oakwood Village Community Association Web: oakwoodvillage.tumblr.com/

and work with politicians to try to achieve that,” he said, adding the association is involved with Metrolinx’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT project. “We would like it to become a vibrant community. It’s not terrible now, but it has a lot of potential to be vibrant.”

From holding annual general meetings, to working on streetscape plans with business improvement areas, to sponsoring film festivals, Christmas and summer barbecue events, the Weston Village Residents Association plays an active role in community engagement, Costantino said.

“We try to be that conduit to bring info through,” he said.

The role of community associations are so imperative, cities can’t function without them, said long-time Councillor Joe Mihevc.

“They are interlocutors between the city and the sometimes too-distant City Hall,” he said. “They are a key voice. They are absolutely crucial. Governments don’t act without some sort of motivation or push. These groups are the face of democracy.”

He noted community associations were responsible for successfully restricting a McDonald’s drive-thru on St. Clair Avenue, and preserving the heritage of Wychwood Barns.

“These things would not have happened without community associations,” Mihevc said.

Perhaps the late American cultural anthropologist Margaret Mead said it best, he said, quoting: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”

Weston Village Residents’ Association Web: http://welcometoweston.ca/

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trong neighbourhoods make a strong city, and involved residents make strong neighbourhoods.

In Toronto, that’s true thanks to the work being done by our scores of local residents’ associations.

These organizations play a key role in how our city is not only governed, but in how it is planned and how it grows.

Neighbourhood associations, which can vary in size from a dozen members to those with membership lists of more than 1,000, are the first place to go for residents who want to have a say in their community.

In this week’s paper, our special feature looks at these local associations and their impact. To see what’s going on across the city and how you can get involved, visit us at http://bit.ly/1hlAN8D Whether it’s organizing a street party or dealing with a massive redevelopment proposal, the neighbourhood association is the best our view way for residents to get involved.

There’s power in numbers when it to such associations when Associations comes they need to make their case to the roots of a municipal politicians and big developers. strong Toronto Don Mills Residents Inc. is a good example of this. The neighbourhood association with more than 1,000 members took a proactive role in negotiations with developer Cadillac Fairview when it came to the Shops at Don Mills redevelopment, which also included condos and a possible community centre. The residents’ group was able to ensure that the community centre was not lost during what was a sometimes difficult and contentious planning process.

The reality is that a powerful neighbourhood association puts the local politicians on notice that they have to work with residents to come up with a satisfactory solution to development plans, or risk not being elected again. This helps focus the politicians to bring the full weight of the city and its planning processes to bear when negotiating with developers.

A strong association also helps the developers know what the feelings of the community are, and who they need to deal with in order to come up with a successful project that can be welcomed, or at least tolerated, rather than scorned by the area’s residents.

But it’s not all about negotiating with politicians and developers. The real strength of these organizations is how they bring the people of a neighbourhood together. They make your community stronger, and by extension they make Toronto – as a whole – a better place.

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ith the weather being so cold I completely forgot spring was on the way, so March 21 came and went without me getting around to my spring cleaning.

Luckily, last night I got a call from one of Toronto’s top cleaning gurus, the venerable Dee Odorizer.

It was her annual March phone quiz that always serves as a gentle reminder to procrastinators to get their act together.

The Quiz Dee: “Nice to speak you again, Jamie. I won’t take up too much of your precious time. As always, it’s just a short Q & A. So, without further ado, here’s my 2014 spring cleaning questionnaire. First off, where do you stand on clutter?”

Jamie: “Obviously a trick question to kick things off.

You know very well you don’t stand on clutter, Dee,

jamie wayne BUT SERIOUSLY you get rid of it.”

Dee: “Excellent. I should know better than to try to pull the wool over your eyes. Next up, should one take it upon oneself to reseal grout lines, if applicable?”

Jamie: “I can’t speak for one, but I’ll tell you what I do. I’m such a resealing fanatic, I reseal grout lines even if it isn’t applicable.”

Dee: “Wonderful. Now, what do you do with your ducts?”

Jamie: “Not only do I do whatever it takes to get them spotless, I also make it a point to make sure to get all my ducts in a row.”

Dee: “Nice touch.

Moving right along, after sprinkling your carpet with baking soda, do you remember to let the sprinkle sit before vacuuming?”

Jamie: “Dee, not only

I do I let my sprinkle sit, I let my vacuum sit, too.

And between you me, I sit for a spell as well. A little sitting goes along way during spring cleaning, as you well know.”

Dee: “Indeed I do. Do you remember to tidy and tuck?”

Jamie: “Who doesn’t?”

Dee: “Terrific. Do you descale and sanitize?”

Jamie: “Until the cows come home.”

Dee: “I always like to hear that. Do you polish and shine?”

Jamie: “No only do I polish and shine. I spit and polish and shine. And not necessarily in that order, I might add.”

Dee: “Beautiful. A real perfectionist. Now, just of curiosity, what would you do with Lint Traps?”

Jamie: “Hmmm. That’s a toughie. He was the sheriff in Tombstone, right? He was great in that. I’d say get him in another western right away.”

Dee: “Very impressive.

Finally, to wrap things up, the last few questions are going to be word association, if you don’t mind.

Ready?”

Jamie: “Steady.”

Dee: “I hate to break it you, but I hadn’t started yet. I was just asking to see if you we’re ready to go.”

Jamie: “Oops. Sorry, my bad. I’m all ears. Fire way.”

Dee: “Sweep.”

Jamie: “Bless you.

Dee: “Buff.”

Jamie: “Bless you.”

Dee: “Fumigate.”

Jamie: “Bless youuuuu.

You know, Dee, either you’re coming down with something or, as much as I hate to tell you this, uh, you might want to do a little more dusting yourself.”

Jamie Wayne is a lifelong columnist, who takes writing very seriously. The topics?

Not so much. His column appears every Thursday. Contact him at jamie.wayne@sympatico.ca

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Photography Class WHEN: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. WHERE: St. Clair West Services for Seniors, 2562 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: Nico Cassidy, 416-787-2114, ext.

238, nicoc@servicesforseniors.ca COST: $30 yearly membership Learn about lighting, framing, and taking photos of your family and friends.

w Saturday, March 29

The Path to Inner Peace: A Gnostic Approach to Mindfulness WHEN: 3 to 4 p.m. WHERE: Weston Library, 2 King St. CONTACT: Nomita Sanchdev, 647-766-7050, gnosticculturalacentre@gmail.com COST: Free In this talk we will explain mindfulness and how to practice it from the point of view of the Gnostic teachings.

w Monday, March 31

Word Basics II WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free Learn to edit and format text, use bullets and more. Get an introduction to Microsoft Word 2010 in two

Spring Crafts & Flea Market WHEN: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: legionbr31@ yahoo.com Sale features a Mother’s Day theme with a silent auction and more than 40 vendors. Handcraftede goods as well as new products. Parking on site. For vendor information, e-mail before April 1.

Check out our complete online community calendar by visiting www. yorkguardian.com. Read weeks of listings from your York neighbourhoods as well as events from across Toronto. sessions. Basic keyboarding and mouse skills required. Call to register.

w Wednesday, April 2

Resume Writing Workshop WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free Learn resume essentials. Call to register.

w Saturday, April 5

Youth/Adult Darts Tournament Fundraiser WHEN: 10 a.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: Ellen, 416-762-9130 COST: $10

Raising funds for the Geoffrey Peter Memorial. For early registration e-mail Ellen at ellenwolfmacleod@ rogers.com. For details, visit www. torontodarts.com Felt Books WHEN: 2 to 2:45 p.m. WHERE: Oakwood Village Library and Arts Centre, 341 Oakwood Ave. CONTACT: 416394-1040 COST: Free Help your child make a book out of felt. For aged four to six with their parents. Registration required.

w Sunday, April 6

Giant Open Cribbage Tourney WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050

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Saturday, April 5, 2014 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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Toronto Parking Authority (John St. at Weston Rd.) Items donated to local schools for reuse*

• Backyard Composter • Green Bin • Kitchen Container

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• Green Bin and Kitchen Container (with proof of new residency in the last 90 days or in exchange for a damaged bin) • Leaf Compost (limit one cubic metre per household)

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• Computer Equipment & Peripherals (e.g., desktops, laptops, hand-held portables, monitors, printing devices, etc.)

• Audio/Visual Equipment & Peripherals (e.g., telephones, cell phones, pda’s and pagers, cameras, small TVs, radios, receivers, speakers, tuners, equalizers, turntables, projectors, recorders, DVD players and VCRs, etc.)

• Household Hazardous Waste (e.g., cleaning supplies and solvents, motor oil, paint, batteries, old/unused medication, mercury thermometers/thermostats, pesticides, fluorescent and compact fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, etc.)

• Art supplies (e.g. pencils, markers, crayons, etc.)

• Buttons and keys • Clipboards, corks and cork boards • LP records, CDs and cases • Children’s books • Costume jewelry including broken/old watches and clocks with hands • Yarn and dress-up clothing (e.g. costumes, prom dresses, uniforms, etc.)

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• Sporting goods (e.g. skates, hockey equipment, bikes, rackets, etc.)

• Books (excluding school/university curriculum books) • Medical equipment in good condition (e.g. eyeglasses, walking aids, hearing aids, etc.)

• Small household items (e.g. dishes, ornaments, kitchen utensils, artistic drawings, games, etc.)

• Textiles in good condition (e.g. clothing, linens, etc.)

• Non-perishable foods will be donated to a food bank *All donated items must be in very good condition

Note: You can recycle plastic shopping bags, foam polystyrene, empty paint and empty aerosol cans in your blue bin.

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Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-7670231, www.facebook.com/mountdennislegion, legionbr31@yahoo.com COST: $25 per two-person team

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Publish Your Story Online with Wattpad WHEN: 7 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free Wattpad is a free online social platform that allows you to share your fiction, non-fiction and poetry. In this session we create an account, learn how to upload a story, add/create a book cover, and learn about your copyright choices. An email account is required. Call to register.

w Tuesday, April 8

University of Toronto: Transition Year Program Information Night WHEN: 6 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free The Transitional Year Program is a fulltime, eight-month access-to-university program intended for adults who do not have the formal qualifications for university admission. Call to register.

WHEN: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHERE: Evelyn Gregory Library, 120 Trowell Ave. CONTACT: 416-394-1006 COST: Free Create your own picture book characters.

Lunch Out at Genghis Khan Mongolian Grill WHEN: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. WHERE: York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-2454395 COST: Transportation $14 for members, $17 for non-members plus price of buffet Book by Monday, April 7.

Facebook Workshop WHEN: 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. WHERE: York West Active Living Centre, 1901 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-245-4395 COST: Fee: $26 Four-week course. Pre-requisites: basic computer skills and an email account.

Register by Monday. April 7.

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Police looking for two men after on-street robbery of jewelry, dog Police are looking for two men after a man was handcuffed and robbed of his BlackBerry, jewelry and his puppy.

Police said the victim was walking his dog near Jane Street and Weston Road when two men came up to him March 18, around 10 p.m.

One man took out a gun and pointed it at the victim’s stomach. The victim was then handcuffed and robbed of his BlackBerry, gold chain and threemonth-old dog, a Cane Corso-lab mix.

The suspects got into an approaching vehicle; the gun was being pointed at the victim as the car sped off.

One suspect is black with a dark complexion, bald and about six-feet tall. He wore a black toque, a black bandana and black pants.

His accomplice is black

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Police are seeking help in finding a man wanted for sexual assault.

Police said a 25-yearold woman was sexually assaulted near Weston Road and McCormack Street, north of St. Clair Avenue, around 7 a.m.

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A closer look at local Neighbourhood Equity Scores T

oronto’s community development and recreation committee has approved a new way to designate priority neighbourhoods – one that will shift resources through communities across the city.

The policy change must still

be approved by Toronto Council when it meets in April. But if it goes ahead, it will mean that the total number of those neighbourhoods will increase to 31 from the current 22.

The new neighbourhoods are eligible for additional

beechborough-greenbrook*

forest hill north

Where: Ward 12 (York South-Weston) Score: 26.54 City neighbourhood rank: 137/140

briar hill-belgravia

Where: Ward 17 (Davenport) Score: 44.65 City neighbourhood rank: 106/140

Below, we’ve listed the 12 neighbourhoods completely or partially served by The York Guardian and included that neighbourhood’s Equity Score, that score’s ranking within the city’s 140 neighbourhoods and, under this metric, whether that

keelesdale-eglinton west* Where: Wards 16, 21 (Eglinton-Lawrence, St. Paul’s) Score: 74.94 City neighbourhood rank: 27/140

humewood-cedarvale

Where: Ward 15 (Eglinton-Lawrence) Score: 57.81 City neighbourhood rank: 70/140

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programs and capital funding based on a new metric, called a Neighbourhood Equity Score.

It looks at various categories including unemployment levels, education level, voting rates, physical surroundings and health levels.

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pelmo park-humberlea

Where: Wards 12, 17 (York South-Weston, Davenport) Score: 40.14 City neighbourhood rank: 114/140

mount dennis*

Where: Wards 7, 11, 12 (York West, York South-Weston) Score: 53.79 City neighbourhood rank: 83=/140

rockcliffe-smythe*

Where: Ward 21 (St. Paul’s) Score: 73.94 City neighbourhood rank: 30/140

junction area

neighbourhood could be designated as a priority neighbourhood (noted with a *).

Where: Ward 11 (York South-Weston) Score: 26.39 City neighbourhood rank: 138/140

oakwood village

weston*

Where: Wards 11, 13, 14 (York South-Weston, Parkdale-High Park) Score: 64.27 City neighbourhood rank: 54/140

Where: Wards 15, 17, 21 (Eglinton-Lawrence, Davenport, St. Paul’s) Score: 57.33 City neighbourhood rank: 71/140

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Where: Ward 11 (York South-Weston) Score: 33.86 City neighbourhood rank: 129/140

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Where: Ward 11 (York South-Weston) Score: 35.99 City neighbourhood rank: 123/140

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badminton tourney: At left, Daniel Tran of Weston Collegiate sends the birdie back during a doubles game against Etobicoke Collegiate in a badminton tournament at E.C.I. Monday afternoon. Above, Derek Lee of Etobicoke C.I. gets airborne for the birdie in a doubles game with his partner Nathan Adriano.

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TTCriders is getting ready to announce the first recipient of its TTC Sardine Award.

On Friday, the city’s largest transit riders advocacy group (TTCriders) will name the local elected official it believes has played the biggest role in contributing to the phenomenon known as transit sardining. The term refers to the situation when like the canned fish, large groups of commuters are tightly stuffed into a metal box (in this case a subway train, bus or streetcar) – a reality for many TTC users.

The group is recruiting volunteers to dress in sardine costumes for the ceremony at noon at Queen’s Park Station at the southwest corner of College Street and University Avenue.

Visit www.ttcriders.ca for more information. seeks province’s worst roads wCAA

Will Dufferin Street regain its crown as the worst road in the province? The Southern Ontario chapter of The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) wants to

TO in TRANSIT know.

On Tuesday, voting started for the group’s annual Worst Roads campaign that highlights the very worst of potholestrewn roadways in dire need of repairs.

Last year, four major Toronto streets placed in the Top 10 of the rankings including Dufferin, which was also named worst road in 2012. To vote, go to www. caaworstroads.com streetcar rides on weekend wVintage

The TTC is inviting residents to take a ride on a vintage streetcar this weekend.

On Sunday, March 30, from noon to 4 p.m. one of the TTC’s two restored Presidents Conference Committee (PCC) streetcars will offer rides for free along Kingston Road, between the Woodbine and Bingham loops. The vehicle, which dates back to the late-1930s, was once the backbone of the TTC’s surface operations

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transit and Toronto’s fleet of 745 PCC cars was the largest in the world. Rides are free of charge.

For more info, visit www. ttc.ca Transit seasonal schedule changes wGO

While it may not feel like spring for another few weeks, GO Transit has unveiled seasonal changes to its train and bus schedules.

The regional transit provider has also announced it will offer weekend train service from Union Station to both Niagara Falls and Barrie during the spring and summer. While specific schedules are not yet known, the Niagara service will be in operation over the Victoria Day weekend May 16 to 19, then from the end of June until September and once more on Thanksgiving weekend. The Barrie service will run weekends from June 28 until Sept. 1.

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Looking for donations to Passover Food Drive Fannie Sunshine fsunshine@insidetoronto.com Donations are needed to help Jewish families celebrate the holiday of Passover this year.

The Passover Food Drive, organized by the National Council of Jewish Women of Canada, Toronto Section, will began Sunday and runs

until April 2, with delivery day set for April 6.

The 2,500 boxes, filled with traditional Passover food such as matzo, apple sauce, farfel and canned tuna, will be packed and delivered to those in need in Toronto and the GTA, said Passover Food Drive chair Glenda Ephron Cooper.

Volunteer drivers are

needed April 6 to deliver boxes between 8:30 a.m. and noon, Ephron Cooper said, adding those who are interested can show up at 4700 Bathurst St. the morning of.

Each driver is expected to deliver six to eight boxes.

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towards purchasing perishable items such as chicken, she said. “Our delivery numbers are the same as last year, but my gut tells me it’s always going to be more,� Ephron Cooper said. “The drive started 32 years ago with 25 boxes. There has been a lot of immigration and change since then.

There are a lot of seniors, single families, unemployment. You can get a couple meals out of each box. We just want to make everyone feel included.�

Passover, which celebrates the deliverance of the Jewish

What to donate and where Food items, including apple juice, apple sauce, cake mix, canned fruit, canned tuna, cereal, sweets, farfel, grape juice, jam, matzo, matzo meal and vegetable soup mix can be dropped off at: Metro at Bathurst Street and Sheppard Avenue; Carlo’s No Frills at Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue; Fortino’s at Lawrence Square; Loblaws at St. Clair Avenue and Bathurst Street; Longo’s at York Mills Road and Leslie Street; Metro at York Mills Road and Bayview Avenue; Pat’s No Frills at Bathurst Street and Wilson Avenue; Metro at Lawrence Plaza; Sobey’s at Bathurst Street and Rutherford Road; Sobey’s at Clark Avenue and Bathurst Street; Durante’s No Frills at Bathurst and Centre streets; Longo’s at Bayview Avenue and Laureleaf Road; and Longo’s at Bathurst Street and Rutherford Road. people from slavery in Egypt, begins the evening of April 14 and ends the evening of April 22.

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The gamble of taking an early position Whenever Karen Stintz gets asked about how she feels about her single-digit nextto-last spot in the polls, she always answers that she’s looking forward to a good mayoral campaign and avoids the numbing question.

One might be glib and note that given her trailing popularity, a good campaign is as much as she might reasonably look forward to.

But Stintz does imply a point: the mayor’s race is a long game, and while the Chow, Ford and Tory campaigns are dominating attention now, there is still time for those positions to shift.

After this article goes to press but before you read this, Stintz and the rest of them will have finished the first mayoralty debate of the season, and that might have changed the entire field by now.

But for the moment, it’s fair to say that Tory, Ford and Chow are running a rear guard fight against Stintz and David Soknacki’s attempt to gain ground.

On Monday, Stintz made her first foray into that, with what

david nickle the city she billed as a major policy announcement and delivered as a policy clarification. She gathered some cameras and reporters together on a south Riverdale street corner to give some more details about how she would monetize Toronto Hydro to pay for a downtown relief line.

Stintz had already said she wanted to get some cash out of Toronto Hydro for the subway – when she spoke at the Toronto Region Board of Trade to launch her campaign.

There weren’t details then, but she was well aware that the complicated rules of utility ownership in this province meant that Toronto couldn’t sell more than 10 per cent without paying a whack of tax.

So Monday, Stintz told reporters that the city would need to negotiate changes to the rules — so that the city could sell just over 50 per cent of the billion-dollar utility. That

would make a down-payment for the downtown relief line.

The wisdom of this policy is debatable. Toronto receives a tangible benefit from the power company — in the form of dividends, which last year amounted to $41.9 million.

That revenue will have to be made up somewhere, even as the city struggles to find more cash to build the relief line.

But like everything coming from candidates at this stage, taking a position is a gamble.

When Tory questions the wisdom of Stintz’ financing policy, Stintz can point to the absence of Tory’s. When Chow suggests that the city should keep its electricity asset, Stintz can paint the New Democrat front-runner as a big-government socialist.

Of course, it’s easy for everyone to name-call in March.

But really, at this stage of the game, everybody’s got to do what they got to do. It is, as Stintz has observed, a long game ahead.

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St. Clair and Oakwood avenues resident a two-time Dora Award-winner >>>from page 1 “It’s educational,” said Dauda, who will be performing as Freddie’s mother in the play. “And it’s quite dynamic.”

At the preview of the show earlier this week, she noted the young audiences were engaged.

“I love children’s theatre,” said Dauda, adding she once taught a summer camp program at Young People’s Theatre.

She also performed The

York’s Raven Dauda will be performing in Young People’s Theatre’s ‘Minotaur,’ which opens today and runs until April 13.

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Prince and the Pauper at the same theatre many years ago.

Dauda’s stage credits also include her two Dora awardwinning performances for The Penelopiad and Miss Julie: Freedom Summer.

The veteran actress, who’s been working for the past 20 years, has a wider variety of works on her resume such as appearances on television and film including Rookie Blue, Nikita and Saving Hope, to name a few.

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around for work, Dauda appreciates the St. Clair West neighbourhood, where she’s called home for the past nine years.

“There’s a real great sense of community here,” Dauda said. “There’s always something to do.”

Minotaur opens at Young People’s Theatre, 165 Front St. E.,today and runs until Sunday, April 13.

For more information, visit www.youngpeoplestheatre.ca

Diagnosed in 2010, girl is cancer-free today Regional Relief Strategy Transit services along the Yonge corridor are becoming increasingly crowded as the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA) continues to experience unprecedented growth. In the face of this regional problem, Metrolinx, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), the City of Toronto and York Region are working together to propose a regional solution.

Through the Yonge Relief Network Study, Metrolinx is looking at regional network options to relieve Yonge-University-Spadina subway crowding and improve how people move around the region. We are seeking input on the preliminary list of options and how we evaluate them.

The City of Toronto, with support from the TTC, has initiated the first phase of the Relief Line Assessment Study, seeking public input on the study approach and a consultation plan. Following Council approval of this phase, the study will evaluate route and station options for a new rapid transit line connecting the central business district to the Danforth Subway Line.

These projects, along with complementary ongoing work at Metrolinx, York Region, the TTC and the City, form the Regional Relief Strategy (see adjacent map).

Public and stakeholder consultation will be integral to this process and we will be hosting a series of public meetings over the coming months. This session will include a joint presentation, followed by opportunities to provide specific feedback on the individual projects.

Please join us for the first round of consultation: Saturday, April 5, 2014 Sheraton Centre Toronto Dominion Ballroom 123 Queen Street West Toronto, ON Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Presentation at 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 8, 2014 Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church 10066 Yonge Street Richmond Hill, ON Time: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Presentation at 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 10, 2014 Riverdale Collegiate Institute 1094 Gerrard Street East Toronto, ON Time: 5:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Presentation at 6:30 p.m.

(Please note parking is limited)

Saturday, April 12, 2014 Holy Name Parish 71 Gough Avenue (one block west of Pape Station) Toronto, ON Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Presentation at 10:00 a.m.

This meeting will focus on the Relief Line Project Assessment Join us to provide input on these major projects. There are big decisions ahead. We look forward to listening to your ideas on how we can get our region moving.

For more information, please visit RegionalRelief.ca or e-mail us at: Metrolinx: yongereliefnetworkstudy@metrolinx.com City of Toronto: reliefline@toronto.ca York Region: contactus@vivanext.com Pour plus de renseignements, veuillez composer le 416 869-3200 ou le 1 888 GET-ON-GO (438-6646).

>>>from page 1 The presentations, broken up throughout the morning to accommodate the Keele Street and Lawrence Avenue school’s 440 students, explained what leukemia is and also served as the kick-off to the school’s Loonies for Lent fundraiser in support of the LLSC. Each student is encouraged to donate $1 towards the fundraiser.

Isabella was diagnosed in late April 2010 with leukemia, which began a two-and-a-half-year battle with chemotherapy and medication. But through it all, the youngster still attended school and today is cancer-free.

Two years ago, Isabella received a playhouse from Million Dollar Smiles, a non-profit organization that assists families going through tough times, particularly children affected by cancer.

A backyard playground was originally set to be built, but the location of a magnolia tree prevented that from happening. So in a Million Dollar Smiles first, a playhouse was constructed in the backyard of the Leone’s Black Creek and Trethewey drives home.

Isabella’s dad, Scott Leone, said to date he’s helped fundraise close to $45,000 for the LLSC, with a portion of his transactions from his real estate sales for Remax Ultimate going towards the organization in care of Team Isabella.

Money is also raised through the LLSC’s Light

the Night event, which Isabella was an Honoured Hero of in 2012, he said. “(Fundraising) is a way to give back,” Leone said.

Isabella’s teacher, Caterina Tomasi, said the fundraiser helps to teach students about the importance of helping others as well as about Lent – a solemn religious observance by many Christians preparing the believer for approximately six weeks leading to Easter, which traditionally represents Jesus fasting in the desert for 40 days before beginning his ministry.

Tomasi, who also taught Isabella when she was going through treatment, said children in Isabella’s class were taught about good personal and classroom hygiene, and notes were sent to parents advising them to keep kids home if they were sick.

“I spoke to the (school) nurse at the beginning of the year and she said to treat Isabella like everyone else,” she said, adding students weren’t specifically told which classmate was sick but word eventually got out.

Carmela Ferri, principal of Immaculate Conception Catholic School, said the school is big on fundraising for charity, and this year chose the LLSC in honour of Isabella and another student who battled cancer last year.

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City of Toronto using online survey to get input on museum revitalization Questionnaire takes 15 to 20 minutes Help Toronto revitalize its museums.

Help city officials ensure its programs, exhibits and marketing are aligned with public needs and expectations by completing an online survey.

The confidential Sunday questionnaire takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete.

Visit http://svy. mk/1gXm5oh to take the survey until Sunday, April 6.

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To ask questions about the survey, contact Jon Linton, director of TCI Management Consultants, at jlinton@consulttci.com or 416-515-0815.

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CCAC can help you find a primary care provider through Health Care Connect For the thousands of Torontonians who don’t have a family doctor, it can be frustrating to try to get a new one – making phone calls to doctors’ offices and asking friends for references may work some of the time, but can also be time-consuming and often unsuccessful.

This is bad news for all of us, because people without a family doctor often go straight to a hospital emergency room when they feel unwell. In most cases, this is not the best place for them, and means incurring needless costs for care. In other cases, early intervention by a doctor could prevent severe health issues that require emergency care or hospitalization.

There is good news. Toronto has the highest number of family doctors in Ontario – 1200. In addition, primary care can now also be provided by nurse practitioners, experienced nurses with additional years of training and testing, who can diagnose, treat and prescribe medication for most conditions. They can be found in Family Health Teams, working with physi-

cians and nurses to provide care to a larger number of patients. They can also run their own patient clinics.

And there is a free service available to help people find a primary care provider. Health Care Connect was created by the Government of Ontario in February 2009. Any Ontarian with an OHIP (health) card who does not have a primary care provider can register. A Care Connector then contacts the individual and works to find them a doctor. Individuals with more complex health needs are prioritized so they can receive the ongoing care and monitoring that we know is important to maintaining their health and keeping them out of hospital.

To date, over 9,000 people who have registered with Health Care Connect in Toronto have been linked with a primary care provider. Lo-

cation is an important consideration when matching a patient with a primary care provider, but other preferences can be taken into consideration, including wheelchair accessibility, the ability of the doctor or team members to make housecalls, or languages spoken. This doesn’t mean all these preferences will be met, but usually the most important can be.

When the Care Connector finds a ‘match’, an individual meets with the primary care provider, then decides if the match is right. Everyone has the option to accept the match or re-register to begin the process again.

Whether a family doctor, nurse practitioner or Family Health Team, matching individuals to primary care improves their health, peace of mind and our healthcare system as a whole.

Tips before you register for Health Care Connect: 1. Make sure that you have a valid Health Card (OHIP).

2. Make sure your mailing address is up-to-date.

3. Make sure that you are not already enrolled with a family doctor.

4. Call 1-800-445-1822 to register Monday to Friday, 9-5pm. Or register online at www.ontario.ca/healthcareconnect.

For more information about Toronto Central CCAC (Community Care Access Centre), call (416) 506-9888.

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