SPRING 2010 CounCilloR Denzil Minnan-WongMinnan-Wong CounCilloR Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong’s DenzilDenzil Minnan-WongMinnan-Wong Community EnhanCEmEnts -

Thursday, May 13, 2010 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Donwoods Plaza, 51-81 Underhill Dr. (north of Lawrence Ave. E.)

Purchase Donate for reuse: Drop off for recycling/disposal More items to donate for Backyard Composter ($15) Art supplies Computer Equipment & Peripherals reuse: Senator O’Connor House Saved From Demolition (e.g., desktops, laptops, hand-held Green Bin ($18) (e.g. pencils, markers, crayons, etc.) (Please keep separate from others) Kitchen Container ($5) portables, monitors, printing devices, etc.) Buttons, keys, and collectors’ coins Sporting goods (e.g. skates and jerseys, Indoor Water Efficiency Kit ($10) Audio/Visual Equipment & Peripherals and stamps etc.) Federal Government Announces $2.1 Million to Save Historic Mansion Rain Barrel ($85) (e.g., telephones, cell phones, pda’s and Clipboards, corks and cork boards Books pagers, cameras, small TVs, radios, CDs and cases Medical equipment in good condition The luck of the Irish shone on Ward 34 and residents receivers, speakers, tuners, equalizers, Pick up for FREE Children’s books (e.g. eyeglasses, walking aids, hearing turntables, projectors, recorders, DVD on the St. Patrick’s Day weekend as the federal government Green Bin and Kitchen Container (with Costume jewelry including broken/old aids, etc.) players and VCRs, etc.) proof of new residency in the last 90 watches and clocks with hands Small household items announced $2.1 million of funding for the restoration of the Household Hazardous Waste (e.g., days or in exchange for a damaged Dress-up clothing (e.g. costumes, (e.g. dishes, ornaments, etc.) cleaning supplies and solvents, motor oil, Senator O’Connor Mansion. The announcement was received bin) prom dresses, uniforms, etc.) Textiles in good condition paint, batteries, old/unused medication, Leaf Compost (limit of one cubic metre Fabric pieces and yarn (e.g. clothing, linens, etc.) with enthusiastic applause at the annual Ireland Fund luncheon mercury thermometers/thermostats, per household) Non-perishable foods will be donated to a pesticides, fluorescent and compact held at the Convention Centre. food bank fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, etc.) Gas-powered lawn and garden *Please note that these donated items are for The mansion and coach house are located at Senator O’Connor equipment (mowers, leaf blowers, Goodwill only. trimmers and chainsaws) College School on Rowena Drive. Built in the 1930’s the Visit the Toronto Water mansion and coach house are located at Senator O’Connor information tent to *Note: You can recycle plastic shopping bags, foam polystyrene, empty paint and empty aerosol cans in College School on Rowena Drive. Senator O’Connor was one learn about money-saving your blue bin. programs! of the founding fathers of the Don Mils Area. He had a large estate Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong with Jim Flaherty, that now is home to thousands of Ward 34 residents and is the Minister of Finance and Dennis Timbrell, Don Mills namesake to the O’Connor Hills Ratepayers’ Association and resident and former provincial cabinet minister. Please do not bring: Construction waste, garbage, wood, cassette and video tapes, commercial/ industrial hazardous waste and scrap metal. O’Connor Drive. Frank O’Connor was also the founder of Laura Secord chocolates Visit toronto.ca/environment_days and an active philanthropist. Coffee with the Councillor The estate had fallen into disrepair due to neglect and the Catholic Denzil wants to meet with you to School Board had applied to demolish this important community discuss your concerns. Garage Sale Signs. landmark and link to our past. Wednesday May 19th 1-3pm and 6-8pm If you are planning a garage sale or event, Councillor Minnan-Wong This significant investment by the federal government will fund the Valley Fields Restaurant, 1222 Lawrence Ave. East has a way to help you advertise. The Councillor’s office has small costs of restoration and stop any further decline in the building. (Lawrence Ave. E. and Curlew Dr.) A-Frame signs that can be loaned out for your event free of charge. The $2.1 million could not have been achieved without the direct Wednesday May 26th 1-3 and 6-8 Tim Hortons, 1733 Eglinton Ave. East If interested, please contact the office at 416-397-9256 for more and enthusiastic support of the Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty and John Baird, the Federal Minister of Transportation and (Eglinton Ave and Bermondsey Rd.) information on how to reserve a sign. Signs will be available for loan Infrastructure. Tuesday June 1st 1-3 and 6-8 until Labour Day. La Notre Coffee and Donuts, The community should also recognize the ongoing efforts of the 1277 Rd. Irish Heritage Inc., the Irish community and Dennis Timbrell, ( Village Mall at Mail: Toronto City Hall Chair, O’Connor Irish Heritage House Inc., a long time resident York Mills Rd. and Parkwoods Village Dr.) Keep in Touch. and provincial cabinet minister for the Don Mills area for many 100 Queen St. W, Suite C55 Thursday June 10th 1-3 and 6-8 Your comments are important to future decisions years. Without their ongoing effort the wrecking ball would have Anthony’s Grill, 1090 Don Mills Rd. Toronto, , M5H 2N2 already demolished the house. that affect our community and our city. Please (Shops at Don Mills) Tel: 416-397-9256 contact the Councillor to share your views: With this important announcement, restoration can begin very soon. Please call the office at 416-397-9256 ahead of time Fax: 416-397-4100 If you would like to know more or get involved in this great to arrange an appointment. Councillor Minnan-Wong is looking forward to meeting with constituents to discuss E-mail: [email protected] community revitalization project, please go to www.oconnoririshheritagehouse.com any comments, complaints or suggestions. www.denzilminnan-wong.com 4 DON VALLEY EAST - SPRING 2010 DON VALLEY EAST - SPRING 2010 1 INFRASTRUCTURE RENEWAL IN WARD 34 Making Our Community a Better Place to Live Wynford Bridge Installation One Step Closer to East Don Trail Completion Some of the best features of our area are the ravines, valleys, trails and streams that are steps away from our home. Councillor Minnan-Wong and Councillor John Parker recently visited the construction site of a long term project that will Annual Skating Party at Broadlands Community Centre create even greater access to the beautiful Don Valley On January 17th 2010, Councillor Minnan-Wong’s annual hot chocolate, doughnuts and an afternoon skate with their Hard hats, steel-toed boots, and brightly-coloured vests were “Community Skate” was held at Broadlands Community neighbours. Thank you to all the volunteers who came out donned for a site visit to the East Don Trail construction site Centre. Residents spent the afternoon enjoying hotdogs, and helped make this event so successful. where the installation of a new bridge spanning the is underway. The bridge is located off Wynford Drive, in the Charles Sauriol Conservation Area, which is just to the west of Brookbanks Park Consultation Victoria Village. This bridge installation signals the completion of Phase 1 of 4 for the East Don Trail construction plan, which Asking the kids Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong and Councillor John Parker will eventually connect Milne Hollow, Wynford Heights, and inspect the installation of a bridge that will give residents Moccasin Park with a network of bridges and pathways to the greater access to enjoy the Don Valley and its lower Don Trail. While the Wynford Bridge is not open to the what they wanted. natural beauty. public yet, City staff is anticipating all four phases of construction will be complete by the end of this year, at which time residents can Earlier this year Councillor Minnan-Wong visited Cassandra, begin to enjoy enhanced access to the beautiful Don River valley. Fenside, and Ranchdale Public Schools and surveyed students about what they would like to see in their new splash area in Official Opening Ceremonies Brookbanks Park. The Councillor enjoyed speaking with these Denzil’s Dynamite are Champions! enthusiastic students and listening to their ideas of what O’Connor Community Centre Once again the Councillor was able to sponsor Denzil’s they would like to see at the park. The students ideas will be The official opening ceremonies for O’Connor community Centre were Dynamite, Parkwood’s House League, Peewee Division incorporated in the design of the new splash pad. This project held on January 16th, 2010. The renovation which includes a youth hockey team. The boys and girls of the team won both was made possible from funding from the Recreational friendly area, community meeting rooms, a new pre-school room the league championship and the Parkwoods Cup, the Infrastructure Program, the Provincial Government and the leagues internal Christmas tournament this year. and a renovated gymnasium were very impressive. This was all made City of Toronto. The splash pad is scheduled to be completed by Congratulations on a great season! possible through funding from the City of Toronto’s Partnership the end of this summer. Opportunities Legacy (POL) the Government of Ontario, Toronto Councillor Minnan-Wong cuts the ribbon at the opening Community Housing and MLSE Team Up Foundation. These of the O’Connor Community Centre. Victoria Village gets into improvements to the centre will be well utilized by the community. the olympic spirit. Pre-Olympic Hockey Game Team-Up Maple Leaf Sports hosted at the Victoria Village Arena: & Entertainment On January 27th Councillor A Brand New Gymnasium for patrons Minnan-Wong along with an of O’Connor Community Centre. enthusiastic sold out crowd attended the Pre-Olympic On February 8th, 2010, Councillor Minnan-Wong visited the hockey game between Team O’Connor Community Centre to help celebrate a significant China and the Wilfrid Laurier contribution by the Toronto Raptors ‘Team Up’ Foundation. Golden Hawks at Victoria Village Arena. The Golden Hawks Thanks to a generous donation of $130,000 from Maple Leaf Sports beat Team China 3-1, but Team China won the exhibition and Entertainment, the gymnasium now boasts repainted walls, shoot out 1-0 following the game. It was great to see so replaced backboards and a brand new sprung maple floor. This Councillor Minnan-Wong teams up with the Toronto many young hockey players have the opportunity to watch refurbishment is a wonderful compliment to the recent renovation to the Raptors to recognize the rebuilt gymnasium floor an international team play in their own backyard. A good community centre building itself, and is being enjoyed on a daily basis donated by Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment time was had by all who attended. by community members of all ages. 2 DON VALLEY EAST • SPRING 2010 DON VALLEY EAST • SPRING 2010 3 SPRING 2010 CounCilloR Denzil Minnan-WongMinnan-Wong CounCilloR Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong’s DenzilDenzil Minnan-WongMinnan-Wong Community EnhanCEmEnts - Don VallEy East

Thursday, May 13, 2010 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Donwoods Plaza, 51-81 Underhill Dr. (north of Lawrence Ave. E.)

Purchase Donate for reuse: Drop off for recycling/disposal More items to donate for Backyard Composter ($15) Art supplies Computer Equipment & Peripherals reuse: Senator O’Connor House Saved From Demolition (e.g., desktops, laptops, hand-held Green Bin ($18) (e.g. pencils, markers, crayons, etc.) (Please keep separate from others) Kitchen Container ($5) portables, monitors, printing devices, etc.) Buttons, keys, and collectors’ coins Sporting goods (e.g. skates and jerseys, Indoor Water Efficiency Kit ($10) Audio/Visual Equipment & Peripherals and stamps etc.) Federal Government Announces $2.1 Million to Save Historic Mansion Rain Barrel ($85) (e.g., telephones, cell phones, pda’s and Clipboards, corks and cork boards Books pagers, cameras, small TVs, radios, CDs and cases Medical equipment in good condition The luck of the Irish shone on Ward 34 and Don Mills residents receivers, speakers, tuners, equalizers, Pick up for FREE Children’s books (e.g. eyeglasses, walking aids, hearing turntables, projectors, recorders, DVD on the St. Patrick’s Day weekend as the federal government Green Bin and Kitchen Container (with Costume jewelry including broken/old aids, etc.) players and VCRs, etc.) proof of new residency in the last 90 watches and clocks with hands Small household items announced $2.1 million of funding for the restoration of the Household Hazardous Waste (e.g., days or in exchange for a damaged Dress-up clothing (e.g. costumes, (e.g. dishes, ornaments, etc.) cleaning supplies and solvents, motor oil, Senator O’Connor Mansion. The announcement was received bin) prom dresses, uniforms, etc.) Textiles in good condition paint, batteries, old/unused medication, Leaf Compost (limit of one cubic metre Fabric pieces and yarn (e.g. clothing, linens, etc.) with enthusiastic applause at the annual Ireland Fund luncheon mercury thermometers/thermostats, per household) Non-perishable foods will be donated to a pesticides, fluorescent and compact held at the Toronto Convention Centre. food bank fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, etc.) Gas-powered lawn and garden *Please note that these donated items are for The mansion and coach house are located at Senator O’Connor equipment (mowers, leaf blowers, Goodwill only. trimmers and chainsaws) College School on Rowena Drive. Built in the 1930’s the Visit the Toronto Water mansion and coach house are located at Senator O’Connor information tent to *Note: You can recycle plastic shopping bags, foam polystyrene, empty paint and empty aerosol cans in College School on Rowena Drive. Senator O’Connor was one learn about money-saving your blue bin. programs! of the founding fathers of the Don Mils Area. He had a large estate Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong with Jim Flaherty, that now is home to thousands of Ward 34 residents and is the Minister of Finance and Dennis Timbrell, Don Mills namesake to the O’Connor Hills Ratepayers’ Association and resident and former provincial cabinet minister. Please do not bring: Construction waste, garbage, wood, cassette and video tapes, commercial/ industrial hazardous waste and scrap metal. O’Connor Drive. Frank O’Connor was also the founder of Laura Secord chocolates Visit toronto.ca/environment_days and an active philanthropist. Coffee with the Councillor The estate had fallen into disrepair due to neglect and the Catholic Denzil wants to meet with you to School Board had applied to demolish this important community discuss your concerns. Garage Sale Signs. landmark and link to our past. Wednesday May 19th 1-3pm and 6-8pm If you are planning a garage sale or event, Councillor Minnan-Wong This significant investment by the federal government will fund the Valley Fields Restaurant, 1222 Lawrence Ave. East has a way to help you advertise. The Councillor’s office has small costs of restoration and stop any further decline in the building. (Lawrence Ave. E. and Curlew Dr.) A-Frame signs that can be loaned out for your event free of charge. The $2.1 million could not have been achieved without the direct Wednesday May 26th 1-3 and 6-8 Tim Hortons, 1733 Eglinton Ave. East If interested, please contact the office at 416-397-9256 for more and enthusiastic support of the Minister of Finance, Jim Flaherty and John Baird, the Federal Minister of Transportation and (Eglinton Ave and Bermondsey Rd.) information on how to reserve a sign. Signs will be available for loan Infrastructure. Tuesday June 1st 1-3 and 6-8 until Labour Day. La Notre Coffee and Donuts, The community should also recognize the ongoing efforts of the 1277 York Mills Rd. Irish Heritage Inc., the Irish community and Dennis Timbrell, (Parkwoods Village Mall at Mail: Toronto City Hall Chair, O’Connor Irish Heritage House Inc., a long time resident York Mills Rd. and Parkwoods Village Dr.) Keep in Touch. and provincial cabinet minister for the Don Mills area for many 100 Queen St. W, Suite C55 Thursday June 10th 1-3 and 6-8 Your comments are important to future decisions years. Without their ongoing effort the wrecking ball would have Anthony’s Grill, 1090 Don Mills Rd. Toronto, Ontario, M5H 2N2 already demolished the house. that affect our community and our city. Please (Shops at Don Mills) Tel: 416-397-9256 contact the Councillor to share your views: With this important announcement, restoration can begin very soon. Please call the office at 416-397-9256 ahead of time Fax: 416-397-4100 If you would like to know more or get involved in this great to arrange an appointment. Councillor Minnan-Wong is looking forward to meeting with constituents to discuss E-mail: [email protected] community revitalization project, please go to www.oconnoririshheritagehouse.com any comments, complaints or suggestions. www.denzilminnan-wong.com 4 DON VALLEY EAST - SPRING 2010 DON VALLEY EAST - SPRING 2010 1