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Only two of the four chairs set aside for candidates squaring off in a York South-Weston debate Monday, were filled, prompting angry disapproval from attendees hoping to hear from political hopefuls from the four main parties.

With chants of “shame” filling the council chambers of York

Civic Centre, the all-candidates meeting opened with an explanation by debate organizers why Liberal Party candidate Ahmed Hussen and Conservative candidate James Robinson were absent, with only Green Party candidate John Johnson and NDP MP Mike Sullivan present.

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Toronto Bell Cote church up for city heritage award 1895 wood-frame structure restored in two-year project DOMINIK KUREK dkurek@insidetoronto.com It took a lot of tireless work to keep the 120-year-old Toronto Bell Cote church building standing, and now the woodenframed church is up for a heritage award.

Built in 1895, the building is believed to be the only wood-

framed church in Toronto.

The Bell Cote, standing at 691 Scarlett Rd., near the WestonEtobicoke border, has been nominated for the William Greer Architectural Conservation and Craftsmanship award at the Heritage Toronto Awards.

The Sukyo Mahikari Centre for Spiritual Development, >>>church, page 9

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two points proud: Jayden Jack drives in for a layup during the Mount Dennis Mavericks Fam Jam Showcase Playing 4 Keeps Edition basketball tournament at Our Lady of Victory School on Saturday.

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This year is the 70th Anniversary of the end of WWII, The 70th Anniversary of the Liberation of Holland and the 100th Anniversary of Vimy Ridge which defines us as Canadians!

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We at the Legion Branches need to pass on the Torch so our Children will RemembeR the sacrifices that have been made. Contact your local Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion to get the details on how your child or any Student can participate in our Annual Poem, Poster & Literary contest Financial prizes to be won in several together with the Video contests the DeADLIne is november 15th, 2015. categories: Essay, video, public The Public Speaking contest will take place in February depending on the Branch. speaking and visual art.

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Neighbourhood residents vote to improve Rustic, Maple Leaf parks DOMINIK KUREK dkurek@insidetoronto.com Let there be light and shade, residents of the northern part of the Rustic neighbourhood have said.

About 75 people voted during a Rustic Participatory Budget meeting recently to improve lighting in the neighbourhood’s Rustic Park and to add shade at Maple Leaf Park, both located a few minutes walk from each other along Rustic Road.

The meeting, part of the city’s pilot project seeking residents opinions on what they want done in their communities, sought the community’s decision where to direct $150,000 of capital funding to improve the Rustic neighourhood, which is one of the city’s 31 Neighbourhood Improvement Areas.

“I think it was successful,” Ward 12 Councillor Frank Di Giorgio said. “People get involved and they see there is some money on what they perceive to be important.

They get the feeling they’re being listened to.”

The councillor said residents had narrowed down a list to several potential projects prior to the meeting and through the vote had chosen two, each one with a price tag of about $75,000.

The improvements are expected to be completed by 2017.

In Rustic Park, the project will add four lighting posts along the pathway, plus a connection for a fifth for when funding becomes available. The lighting will help make the park safer at night.

In Maple Leaf Park, a 20x20-foot shaded area with benches inside will be installed near the children’s play area. The area lacks shade and this will give residents space to sit on a hot day.

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I think (the meeting) was successful.

People get involved and they see there is some money on what they perceive to be important. They get the feeling they’re being listened to.

– Councillor Frank Di Giorgio

The city had previously allocated other money to improve both parks through its regular budgeting process.

The city will improve the underground drainage infrastructure under both parks to prevent flooding.

Rustic Park will also see an improved children’s play area and new exercise equipment for seniors, as well as clearing away of some bushes that create secluded areas.

With a shooting that happened on Falstaff Avenue recently, located just north of the park, Di Giorgio said people are concerned about safety.

This year, the city has embarked on a pilot project conducting participatory budgets in three neighbourhoods, giving residents an opportunity to decide what they want to see done in their communities. This is being done ahead of the city dishing out $3 million over the next five years in Toronto’s 31 Neighbourhood Improvement Areas.

Di Giorgio said the participatory budget pilot will help the city determine the best way to allocate the $3 million in funding, whether that’s through participatory budgeting, the city’s regular budgeting process or a hybrid of both.

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good as new: Clockwise from top, Aaron Shindman, left, works on a small box stereo system for Michelle Schuster during the Repair Café held Saturday at Skills for Change; Tim Murphy uses his skills to repair a broken bowl while Jennifer Town puts her sewing know-how to good use helping fix a client’s blouse, all at no cost to the customer. The café is always looking for new people to volunteer their time. To find out more, visit repaircafe.org Photos/PETER C. MCCUSKER

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t was reassuring this week to hear work-to-rule job actions in public elementary schools across the province will not impact Remembrance Day ceremonies in the schools or the chance for local students to take part in literary and poster contests sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion.

John Smith, president of the Elementary Teachers of Toronto, told Metroland Media Toronto the ceremonies will go ahead. “We’re making an exception for Remembrance Day. All Remembrance Day activities will continue... We’re recognizing that and honouring that,” he said.

Smith added the annual Remembrance Day poster and literary contests sponsored by the legion for more than 50 years, will also continue in the schools.

While not specifically a school project, the contests are often promoted to our view students by their teachers and the entries forwarded to the We all have a nearest legion branch. contests are part of role in keeping theThe legion’s goal to ensure Nov. 11 relevant Remembrance Day remains relevant to young people, and they understand the reasons why it’s important.

“We’re trying to pass the torch to younger people,” explained Sheila Harris, youth education chair for the 24 legion branches in Toronto.

“The younger people have to remember the sacrifices that were made.”

The contests are divided in age groups ranging from grades 1 to 12 for the posters, and grades 4 to 12 for essays and poems. There’s also video and public speaking categories. The theme for all categories is remembrance.

While teachers certainly have a role to play in these contests, parents should also be encouraging their children to understand and honour the sacrifices made by those who gave their lives to keep our country free. If your child has an interest in art, poetry or writing essays, suggest they enter.

Along with being a positive experience for children, they also have the chance to win prizes and attend awards ceremonies at the legion. If they are national winners, their works will be displayed at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

We encourage students to ask their teachers for information on the contests. The info is also available at every legion branch across the city, by going online at www.legion.ca/youth/contests or by emailing Sheila Harris at stharris@rogers.com

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Filion book seeks to explain Ford phenomena Councillor pens his take on the Rob Ford story Rob Ford is a gift to storytellers, no doubt about it.

From the time he stumbled into the light as a rookie city councillor from Ward 2, Ford had a knack for presenting a narrative, or at least a hook for one.

First, he was the guy who famously spent $2 a year in his City Hall office budget. How’d he do that?

Then he would say awful things about all sorts of people. How’d he get away with that?

One day, against all odds, he got himself elected mayor and went on a toxic, drug-andalcohol-fuelled bender unrivalled in the history of municipal government, somehow maintaining an unimaginable level of popularity in the process.

david nickle the city Say what?

The story is irresistible.

Former Toronto Star reporter Robyn Doolittle set it down in book form in the aptly titled Crazy Town, a book-length account of the Fords and her and the Star’s investigation into the now-infamous “crack video,” with some biographical talk.

Ford’s former chief of staff, Mark Towhey, is getting set to come out with a book describing his attempts to help Ford through his substance abuse issues.

And in a month, Willowdale Councillor John Filion will be presenting his own story of the story, The Only Average Guy: Inside the Uncommon World of Rob Ford.

As a point of full disclosure, Filion interviewed

me for the book he was researching last year as the municipal election was getting into full swing.

At the time, he told me it wouldn’t be a lurid tellall, but rather something more thoughtful – aiming for the ‘why’ rather than the ‘what.’ I wasn’t sure what to make of that then.

But based on some promotional copy sent around Tuesday, I think I see what he’s getting at.

The book takes, at its starting point, the football pool that Filion and Ford took part in and the uneasy water-cooler male bonding that reminded Filion nothing so much as the time at 10 years old when he invited an ungainly classmate home for lunch after church.

Rob Ford, theorizes Filion, is that lumpen boy grown large.

More intriguing, I suspect, will be the other ungainly 10-year-old men that Filion seems to argue

make up Ford Nation – that 30 per cent rump of voters who will support Rob and his brother Doug no matter what.

In an interview with former Ford Svengali Nick Kouvalis, Filion draws a picture of “partisan brains” contained mainly in the crania of heavy-set men with hard fathers. No one, he seems to suggest, will sway those brains from the Ford brand.

Those of us outside Ford Nation shouldn’t be smug, though: for pretty much every brain, the Ford narrative is impossible to look away from.

When it was in full swing, it was enough to transform the political face of our city.

And everybody – citizens, journalists and even city councillors – has a great stake in figuring out what shape that face has finally taken.

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Food bank kicks off fall drive The North York Harvest Food Bank (NYHFB) is hoping to raise $100,000 and collect 100,000 pounds of food during its Fall Food Drive that goes to Nov. 6.

“When you support North York Harvest Food Bank, you are ensuring that when times are tough, parents won’t have to skip a meal so their children can eat,” Ryan Noble, executive director of NYHFB,

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Food bank users can go every other week and receive a three-day supply of food each time.

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Organizers ‘appalled’ by absence of Liberal contender >>>from page 1 Dennis Community Association, Weston Village Residents’ Association, Rockcliffe-Smythe Community Association, Ward 12 Community Alliance, and Greenhills Community Association said they believe Robinson’s absence was due to a directive from the federal Conservative party to refrain candidates from participating in all-candidates’ meetings.

“Our own experience with

the past two federal elections, since Stephen Harper has been prime minister, is that Conservative candidates decline or do not respond to requests to attend our all-candidates meetings, or say they will come, but fail to show up,” the statement read. “In the case of tonight’s meeting, we have received no reply to our several invitations to Mr. Robinson, but based on past experience, we were not expecting to see

the (Conservative) candidate tonight.”

As for Hussen’s absence, organizers said they were “appalled” when told he would not be attending.

“Members of the organizing committee were appalled,” the statement said. “This is a riding that has been held

by Liberals at both federal and provincial levels for most of the past 30 years.

Nobody could remember an all-candidates debate

where the Liberals had not been present. Many people see the present election as a contest between NDP incumbent Mike Sullivan and his Liberal challenger.”

The organizers went on to say a citizen who called Hussen’s campaign office was told the candidate would not attend the debate because it’s an NDP event, which organizers strongly denied.

“There is no truth whatsoever to that assertion,”

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the statement said. “All five of the community associations organizing this event are non-partisan... the five associations organizing this event consider it an affront to democracy for ANY party to prohibit its candidates from taking part in all-candidate meetings, or for any candidate to deliberately stay away.”

When reached by The Guardian the next day, Robinson’s campaign manager Ansford Pearson said he could not say why the political hopeful did not reply to the invitation or attend the debate.

“It’s the responsibility of the candidate to respond, not mine,” he said.

In an email, Hussen said he declined the invite primarily because he committed to two other all-candidates’ meetings – a television debate set to air Thursday, Oct. 1, and the Weston Coalition on Housing and Homelessness meeting Tuesday, Oct. 6 at Weston Mount Dennis Community Place Hub, 1765 Weston Rd. “I would also add that on any given day when I go door-to-door canvassing, I will speak to a few hundred voters directly,” he wrote. “My priority throughout this campaign has been talking to voters directly, and in the thousands of conversations that I’ve had, the residents of York South-Weston have told me about their priorities – jobs, the challenges faced by the middle class, and their worries about retirement.”

As for someone on his campaign referring to Monday’s all-candidate meeting as an NDP event, Hussen said he wasn’t given information on who said it, so won’t be able to investigate.

“I can assure you that the organizers being affiliated with the NDP or any other political party was not an issue that factored into whether I would attend or not,” he wrote.”

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My priority throughout this campaign has been talking to voters directly, and in the thousands of conversations that I’ve had, the residents of York South-Weston have told me about their priorities – jobs, the challenges faced by the middle class, and their worries about retirement.

– Ahmed Hussen, Liberal party candidate

Johnson, a political rookie, said candidates who fail to show at all-candidates’ meetings lack respect for constituents.

“They have no decency to show up yet want to be voted for,” he said.

The long-time York SouthWeston resident said the Green Party would raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, would push for more green initiatives and stop all pipelines. He would also like to see the federal government inject more funding into home renovation work to entice well paid jobs into the blue collar community.

Sullivan, who beat Liberal Alan Tonks in 2011 to claim the riding, said the point of all-candidates’ debates is to see those running in action.

“It’s a shame they chose not to be here,” he said of Robinson and Hussen. “You can draw your own conclusions, but if I was in the audience, I would not cast a ballot for anyone who is not here.”

Sullivan touched on a variety of topics during the two hour debate, including party plans to implement $15 a day daycare in its first year of office, turning the Kodak lands into a green centre of excellence, committing to ensuring seniors live above the poverty line, and implementing a national pharmacare system.

Stephen Lepone of the Libertarian Party is also running in York South-Weston.

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Subhas Mukhopadkyay, a member of Sukyo Mahikari and president of Toronto Bell Cote Heritage Preservation, said restoration of the building was painful.

“It was one of the most complex renovations one can think of. It looks simple, but it’s not. There was no foundation. When it was built, it was not built to any construction rules because it was done by amateurs initially. This was transported without any foundation, just a little concrete base.”

The church was built in Malton in Victorian Gothic Revival style, popular at the time. It was moved to its current Lawrence Avenue and Scarlett Road location in 1923.

When Hurricane Hazel hit in

1954, it served as a rescue shelter in the community. A few years later, the congregation outgrew the church and moved to a new location.

The building fell into disrepair, with the main structure near collapse by the 2000s.

In 2003, the church was designated as a heritage building by the city. Sukyo Mahikari Canada, a spiritual development organization, bought it in 2009.

It created a separate heritage preservation organization in an effort to restore the building, and to maintain it.

Restoration began in 2012, ending in 2014, with financial assistance from the Toronto Heritage Grant Program.

The church, 1,400 square feet on the main floor and 1,700 square feet in the basement, is now accessible with the addition of an elevator

and emergency exits, and it now has geothermal heating and cooling.

Other York-related nominees for the 2015 awards include the print article Before the Barns: The Edwards Family and Their Leather Factory by Stephanie Lever, published in The York Pioneer in April 2014 – the article explores the history of Artscape Wychwood Barns – in the short publication category; and, the website Back to the Park by Teresa Casas, which explores the history of the St. Clair West neighbourhood – in the media category.

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Celebrate Incredible.

Help us recognize the junior citizens who make our communities better. Nominate someone age 6–17 for a 2015 Ontario Junior Citizen Award!

Annaleise Carr, 2012 and 2014 Ontario Junior Citizen, Simcoe, ON At 14, Annaleise Carr was the youngest person ever to swim across Lake Ontario. Two years later, Annaleise swam across Lake Erie. Combined these efforts raised awareness and hundreds of thousands of dollars for Camp Trillium, a family camp for children with cancer.

Her book, Annaleise Carr: How I Conquered Lake Ontario to Help Kids Battling Cancer, inspires others to take on great challenges and help their fellow citizens.

Do you know someone who is involved in worthwhile community service, is contributing while living with a limitation, has performed an heroic act, demonstrates individual excellence, or is going above and beyond to help others? If so, nominate them today!

Nominations are open until November 30, and nomination forms are available from this newspaper, and the Ontario Community Newspapers Association at www.ocna.org or 905-639-8720 ext. 4439.

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York South-Weston debate Oct. 6 The West Coalition on Housing and Homelessness will host an all-candidates ‘meeting for the riding of York South-Weston Tuesday, Oct. 6.

The meeting will take place at Weston Mount Dennis Community Place Hub, 1765 Weston Rd., from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Candidates running in the Oct. 19 federal election are Ahmed Hussen for the Liberal

Party, John Johnson for the Green Party, James Robinson for the Conservative Party, and Mike Sullivan for the NDP.

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Sri Lankan-born, Torontobased artist Frances Ferdinands will be presenting her exhibit called Lassanai, which means beautifu, at Articsók Gallery.

The exhibit runs until Oct. 24 at the gallery, located at 1697 St. Clair Ave. W. The work in the exhibit reflects the artist’s threemonth stay in Sri Lanka where she studied and conducted research under two masters in traditional Sri Lankan fine art and craft. These fine arts and crafts are not widely practiced today.

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The Committee is comprised of volunteer members and reports to the Board of the TTC. Five (5) volunteer positions on the committee are open for a three-year term. Interested applicants must attend an information session at Toronto City Hall in Committee Room 2.

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Chess Club WHEN: 4 to 5 p.m. weekly WHERE: Evelyn Gregory Library, 120 Trowell Ave. CONTACT: Richard, 416-394-1006, COST: Free Play a game of chess with your friends or challenge new opponents.

Enjoy the competitive spirit while improving your critical thinking skills. All skill levels welcome. For ages six to 13. Call to register.

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Baby Time WHEN: 10:30 to 11 a.m. WHERE:

Yarn Lovers Wanted WHEN: 6 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: Arlene Williams, quanah@ look.ca COST: Free All yarn lovers are welcome. Bring your supplies or project and join us every week.

MAP Family Saturdays: Gibson House Visits Evelyn Gregory WHEN: 10 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Evelyn Gregory Library, 120 Trowell Ave. CONTACT: Richard, 416-394-1006 COST: Free Join costumed interpreters from the Gibson House Museum and discover historic toys and games. These hands-on activities are available for everyone to come and play with at the library. Children can make a small toy to take home.

Call to register. Space is limited.

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Karaoke WHEN: 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Legion, 1050 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-767-0231, www. facebook.com/mountdennislegion, legionbr31@yahoo.com COST: Barbecue

Twitter for Small Business WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free Learn why having a Twitter strategy is important, and how to plan and execute your strategy. Call to register.

Business Resources I: Business Plans, Directories, Government Stats WHEN: 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free

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Business Resources II: Industry News and Reports WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free Keep up to date in your industry by creating news alerts. Also, gather data and examine industry outlooks, both nationally and internationally. Call to register.

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Pyjama Time WHEN: 6:30 to 7 p.m.

WHERE: Weston Library, 2 King St. CONTACT: 416-394-1016 COST: Free Bedtime stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children five years and younger with their parents and caregivers. Come in your pyjamas and bring a cuddly friend.

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Excel Basics I WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to noon WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free Learn how to apply functions and use formatting features, and resources to expand your knowledge. Call to register.

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Knitting and Crochet Circle WHEN: 1 to 2 p.m. WHERE: Weston Library, 2 King St. CONTACT: 416-3941016 COST: Free Join this informal knitting and crochet circle. All skill levels are welcome.

Bring your own projects and supplies.

food available for purchase The weekly barbecue from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Karaoke begins at 8:30 p.m. Cash bar. All 19 and older are welcome.

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Learn how to find sample business plans, use directories to find your competition and suppliers, and locate statistical data. A library card is required. Call to register.

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Understanding Ontario Employment Law WHEN: 6:30 to 8 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: Barbara Baillargeon, bbaillargeon@torontopubliclibrary.ca COST: Free Whether you are applying for a job or have been an employee for many years, Ontario’s employment laws apply to you. Learn more without the boring bits.

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Family Time WHEN: 10:30 to 11 a.m. WHERE: Weston Library, 2 King St. CONTACT: 416-394-1016 COST: Free Stories, songs, rhymes and activities for children aged five and under with their parents and caregivers. Drop-in.

Weston Library, 2 King St. CONTACT: 416-394-1016 COST: Free Bouncing and tickling rhymes, songs and stories for babies from birth to 18 months with their parents and caregivers. Call to register. Space is limited.

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York-Eglinton Farmers Market WHEN: 2 to 7 p.m. WHERE: Eglinton Avenue West from Marlee Avenue to Dufferin Street CONTACT: Olena Gapon, 647-349-7781, events@yorkbia.com The York-Eglinton Business Improvement Area presents the York-Eglinton Farmers’ Market offering food, fun and entertainment. Connect with farmers, ranchers and artisans. The Market will be held every other Friday until Oct. 16 at the Green P Parking lot, 1507 Eglinton Ave. W.

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Ontario’s Sporting Past Exhibit WHEN: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. WHERE: Maria A. Shchuka Library, 1745 Eglinton Ave. W. CONTACT: 416-394-1000 COST: Free This collection of photographs celebrates Ontario’s athletic heritage, including those leading moments and personalities in Ontario sports history, and the citizenship of businesses that supported and promoted sports and fitness for Ontario and Ontarians.

Battle of Britain WHEN: 7 p.m. WHERE: Mount Dennis Library, 1123 Weston Rd. CONTACT: 416-394-1008 COST: Free This year marks the 75 anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Keith Hyde, aviation historian, explains this major battle.

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SENIORS + DEMENTIA

Patient-centred care and earlier diagnosis a must for dementia strategy, says former nurse and neurologist

by JOANNA LAVOIE

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amilton resident Phyllis Fehr, 57, is a member of the Ontario Dementia Advisory Group, a group of people living with dementia that was formed last fall with the purpose of influencing policies, practices and people in dementia management.

A former ICU nurse who was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s three years ago, Fehr offers a unique perspective on the challenges facing Ontario’s health-care system in providing quality care for the increasing number of people diagnosed with dementia.

Having experienced the healthcare system from both sides of the coin as a health-care professional and as a patient, she said she has some strong ideas about what the Ontario government needs to do to successfully tackle this significant challenge.

Fehr’s journey with dementia started in 2010

a metroland media INVESTIGATIVE series

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when she began noticing small changes in herself, notably forgetfulness.

She discussed her concerns with her doctor, but it wasn’t until two years later she received a working diagnosis of mixed dementia in the form of early onset Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia, a less prevalent form of dementia that occurs when abnormal deposits of a protein called alpha-synuclein accumulate inside the brain’s nerve cells.

In the meantime, Fehr was having trouble multi-tasking and was drawing blanks on details and tasks that were once second nature. Doubting her abilities and concerned about providing the best care she could to her patients, she took a leave from her nursing career.

“It was affecting my work and I needed to figure this out,” said Fehr, who, despite being under the care of a neurologist and a gerontologist, had started to feel frustrated by the lack of an action plan.

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part 2 of 3 “From having my first symptoms to diagnosis it was basically two years in limbo. I felt quite stressed.”

With a diagnosis, she said she was eager to move forward on a course of treatment, but again was stuck in a waiting game.

“I’m a firm believer in treating something sooner than waiting.”

Fehr decided to take the matter into her own hands and started seeing renowned neurologist Dr. Sandra Black in early 2013.

“I’m very grateful for the intervention and understanding of Dr. Sandra Black. Once I started with her, she helped me understand what was going on, get on track and sort out what was happening.”

Under Black’s care, Fehr said she’s received the “patient-centred and

Staff photo/CRAIG CAMPBELL

Hamilton resident and former ICU nurse Phyllis Fehr has been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s. She uses an iPad to keep track of daily tasks and appointments.

patient-involved care” all patients with dementia need.

“We think of each of our patients and their families as having a unique and important story to tell,” explained Black.

“We try to partner with our families and share their load to ensure they know they are not alone in their difficult journey, as most dementias still lack definitive treatments.”

“It can’t just be clinical,” agreed

Fehr, who, as a health-care professional, said she appreciates the challenges doctors face to provide the best care they can while dealing with extremely limited resources.

“I realize there’s only so much time and money, and not enough staff and specialists. All of that needs to be improved,” she said, adding an earlier diagnosis would have changed the course of her life. >>>helping, page 15

PREVENTION

In Ontario, a lot of time, attention and money is being placed on getting an early handle on dementia, understanding how to better recognize its early signs and mitigate its symptoms.

Dr. Doug Munoz, a neuroscientist at Queen’s University, has focused his career on understanding how the brain controls eye movement and how brain damage or abnormalities, including those caused by dementia, can affect it.

“What we have is a toolbox for how the brain works,” he said.

Munoz is exploring the connection between eye movement and dementia. To do so, he’ll be measuring where the eyes go to study memory loss using videobased eye tracking.

“This study will be helpful in early detection. It will help us detect dementia earlier than we can now,” said

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Studying how the brain controls eye movement could help detect dementia earlier.

Munoz, who in his 20-plus year career has studied the correlation between eye movement and brain function for people of all ages.

EDUCATION

1 Keep to a simple daily and weekly routine. Get to know particular good times of the day and concentrate on getting things done during optimal hours.

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2 Communication is key. Talk to family, friends and professionals about how they can help and accept offers of support.

3 Eat regularly. Make sure healthy snacks are on hand in case cooking is not an option. Be sure to get enough fluids.

4 Keep active. A walk every day will help with relaxation. Keep up with hobbies and visit friends. Stay connected to the community by joining local support groups and organizations.

5 Use visual aids such as to-do lists, a calendar or a reminder board to organize. Make a checklist of important things to do before going to bed.

6 Keep essential items such as glasses, keys and money in one place so that they can be easily found.

7 Write down memorable experiences and information in a journal or diary.

8 Keep a visitor’s book with names, contact details and short descriptions. Add photos next to important phone numbers and keep them by the phone.

9 Label cupboards, drawers and doors making use of colour and contrast.

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Sources: Alzheimer Society of Canada; National Health Service

>>>from page 14 oanne Woodward Fraser, a spokesperson for the Ontario Ministry of Health and LongTerm Care, said the government is preparing to care for an influx of Ontarians living with dementia.

“Initial engagement with the sector has begun,” she said via email.

“Ontario is gathering input from individuals with the disease, their families and caregivers, as well as health-care providers involved in treatment and support.”

Still in the early stages – and too early to speak to specifics as the provincial government wants to “get it right” – Woodward Fraser said the first step will be to develop a “co-ordinated, collaborative approach with input from patients and their care partners, all health-care providers, as well as organizations involved in supporting individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia.”

Further, she said the provincial government has mandated Halton MPP Indira Naidoo-Harris to champion the development of a provincial dementia strategy.

Fehr agrees a holistic and streamlined approach must be taken to treating patients with dementia to avoid unnecessary and often detrimental delays and frustrations.

“Currently, the process takes so long. It makes me worry about everybody else,” said Fehr, who is also a volunteer board member for the Dementia Network of the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Local Health Integration Network, which is working to find ways to work together with the government to understand gaps in the system and provide a better integrated system care for those with dementia.

“There has to be a way to streamline all the services under one umbrella to avoid reinventing the wheel every time. We need to be looking more at the big picture.”

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Dr. Petal Abdool, a staff psychiatrist in the geriatric division at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, stands in front of the ‘Transforming Lives’ mosaic in the lobby of the Intergenerational Wellness Centre.

Medical associations advocate geriatric dementia training D r. Petal Abdool, a staff psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Geriatric Division, is confident she made the right career choice.

“This is an area I felt I could make a difference. It’s underserved and there’s no shortage of jobs,” said Abdool, who credits her sixmonth residency at CAMH for helping her choose a career in geriatric medicine.

Hired by CAMH shortly after completing her placement, Abdool serves as the head of outpatient geriatric mental health services.

She’s also a clinical lecturer and the undergraduate education co-ordinator, Geriatric Division Department of Psychiatry University of Toronto.

In this role, she’s charged with

impressing upon medical students the need for qualified health-care professionals to work with the aging population, as well as the personal benefits that come with it.

“Working with the elderly has been a great experience and very rewarding. It’s nice to look after other people’s parents,” said Abdool.

The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) is also doing its part to encourage doctors to consider working with the elderly, said its president Dr. Mike Toth.

“With an aging population, we know it is important to have enough physicians to care for seniors, including those with complex conditions such as dementia,” he said.

The Registered Nurses

VOICES

Association of Ontario (RNAO) is also helping its members provide better care for the elderly.

Michelle Acorn, the association’s co-chair, brings more than a decade of experience to the table working as a nurse practitioner caring for elderly patients.

With a special interest in geriatric care, Acorn – who serves as the lead nurse practitioner at Lakeridge Health in Durham Region – spends a fair amount of her time educating nursing professionals about caring for the elderly, making hospitals senior friendly and making geriatric care part of the core curriculum at post-secondary institutions.

by JOANNA LAVOIE

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Read the full story online at www.insidetoronto.com/dementia

COMING NEXT Dr. Michael Strong, dean of the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and professor at Western University in London, Ont., serves as the principal investigator for Ontario Neurodegenerative Disease Research Initiative. Here’s what he has to say about a study seeking common early indicators and risk factors of dementia:

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The goal is to identify the illness before symptoms present themselves. This is very unique. I don’t know of any other study like this in the world.

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Part three, to be published next week, tackles the stigma associated with dementia, which often makes living with the disease that much more challenging.

Read about personal struggles, but also the positive changes happening here and globally that are helping people with dementia enjoy a higher quality of life.

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ager to serve as a voice for people living with dementia, Fehr is a volunteer spokesperson for the Hamilton Alzheimer society.

She regularly speaks about her experiences offering her unique two-sided perspective, especially with newly diagnosed individuals and their families. One of her main messages is that “life isn’t over, but that it will change.”

“I really enjoy sharing my message and hopefully I’m making a positive impact,” she said.

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The Brick, Children’s Miracle Network partner for second straight year Last year, retailer raised $700K for children’s charity The Brick enters year two of its partnership with Children’s Miracle Network to help improve the lives of children and families across Canada and celebrates Brickley Bear’s first birthday with a new Superhero Edition.

Following the great success of its inaugural year, The Brick launches its second year as a partner of Children’s Miracle Network in Canada. In the first year of its partnership with Children’s Miracle Network, The Brick raised nearly $700,000 for children’s hospitals across Canada.

“The Brick is a great Canadian retailer which has provided value to the homes of Canadians with a team of community caring staff that made the inaugural year of our partnership a great success,” said John Hartman, chief operating officer, Canada, with Children’s Miracle Network. “We are thrilled to continue a partnership with The Brick that does have a real impact on the lives of children. We’re elated to have help from The Brick in raising funds for the equipment and research that help to save the lives of ill and injured children. Brickley is a good friend and role model to kids, whether they’re sick or healthy.”

President of The Brick Group, Jim

Caldwell, said, “The Brick is proud to be part of communities across Canada and has a strong tradition of giving to these communities. We care about our neighbours – especially the youngest generation. That’s why we’re partnering with Children’s Miracle Network.”

Both The Brick and Children’s Miracle Network believe in keeping funds in the region where they are raised.

All proceeds from Brickley sales will go toward the Children’s Miracle Network member hospital that serves the community in which the purchase or donation was made.

“The focus of our campaign is all about ‘Helping to Improve the Lives of Children, Brick by Brick’”, said Caldwell. “The reason we chose that name for our campaign is that we believe that every little bit counts towards making a real difference to the lives of children and their families.”

In celebration of Brickley’s first birthday, a second edition, Superhero Brickley, is avaialbel to help raise funds. Brickley stuffed animals made by Gund are available in The Brick’s 220 stores nationwide and online. All of the net proceeds from the sale of Brickley go to Children’s Miracle Network in support of the local children’s hospital.

The Brick will match every dollar donated through from Sept. 1, 2015 to Feb. 29, 2016 up to a maximum of $100,000.

Limited quantities of Brickley are now available.

Councillor Nunziata to host meeting on new hub Takes place Oct. 7 at Weston Collegiate York South-Weston Councillor Frances Nunziata will host a community meeting about the proposed Weston Community Cultural Hub Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Weston Collegiate Institute, 100 Pine St. If approved, the proposal would see the construction of a 794-squaremetre Creative Cultural Hub, with 26 affordable live/work artist units at 33 King St. and 2 Elsmere Ave., as well as 70 new Toronto Parking Authority parking spaces on the lands at 14 John St.

The application, which requires both Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments, also seeks approval for the development of a 30-storey, 370-unit rental apartment building, seven at-grade townhouses and a 1,200-square-metre outdoor community open space at 22 John St. to be used for a farmers’ market and as public open space.

In addition, 3,897 square metres of vacant ground floor space at 33 King St. is proposed to be converted to a self-storage facility as part of the application.

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Black Creek Sanitary Drainage Area Servicing Improvements Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Study Commencement Study Overview

The City ofToronto has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to address problems and opportunities with the Black Creek SanitaryTrunk Sewer (STS) within the Black Creek Sanitary Drainage Area (see study area map).The purpose of the Class EA study is to assess capacity issues of the Black Creek STS and to address the adverse impacts of combined sewer overflows to Black Creek within the study area.The study will recommend solutions to achieve the following objectives: • Accommodate sanitary flows for projected future growth in the sanitary drainage area • Reduce surcharge levels of the Black Creek STS • Reduce combined sewer overflow discharges to Black Creek • Reduce Inflow and Infiltration into the Black Creek STS

Background

Built around 1960, the Black Creek STS is a 15 km sanitary trunk sewer that services the 5,700 hectare Black Creek Sanitary Drainage Area.

The Black Creek STS is a tributary to the Humber STS and ultimately conveys sewage to the Humber WastewaterTreatment Plant.

The Black Creek STS has experienced capacity issues during some rainfalls, which have caused flooding due to the surcharging of the trunk sewer. Over the next few decades, a significant population increase is expected to occur within the Black Creek sanitary drainage area, which will result in an increase in capacity constraints on the trunk sewer. In addition, during some storms, combined sewer overflow discharges to Black Creek occur from three combined trunk sewers in the study area.

The Process

The study is being planned as a Schedule “C” project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document. The Class EA process provides members of the public and interested parties with opportunities to provide input at key stages of the study.The studies will define the problem and the causes of the problem, consider and evaluate alternative solutions, assess impacts of the preferred solutions, and identify measures to lessen any adverse impacts.

Public Consultation

Three sets of Public Information Centres (PICs) are planned for this Class EA project.The first set of PICs is expected to take place in the spring of 2016. City staff and the consulting team will be present to answer questions and discuss the next steps in the process.The second and third sets of PICs are anticipated to take place in fall and winter of 2016. Notification of the PICs will be advertised in the local community newspaper and notices mailed to residents within the study area.

We would like to hear from you

Public consultation is an important part of this study. Visit the project website for more information or contact us if you want to be placed on our mailing list for updates.

Mae (Rigmea) Lee, Public Consultation Unit, City of Toronto, Metro Hall, 19th Fl., 55 John St. Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 Tel.: 416-392-8210 Fax: 416-392-2974 TTY: 416-338-0889 E-mail: rmlee@toronto.ca Visit: toronto.ca/blackcreekstudy Issue Date: September 24, 2015

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.