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[email protected] No. 07 Buy local. Live local. More condos and parks for Sherway area

Huge plans are being made by City offi- The plans also in- lands bounded by a rail corridor to the cials to convert the 100-hectare Sherway cludes the con- north, Highway 427 to the east, the Queen Gardens area into a more user-friendly struction of eight Elizabeth Way (QEW) to the south and space for residents with the addition of condo towers that Creek to the west. trees, parks, walking trails, wide streets are more than 30- The area is bisected by hydro utility corri- and a transit hub. stories high. It now dors that run as towers above-ground; and The proposals, which have been in the houses four tow- an Enbridge easement, containing a major works since 2014, were among many dis- ers. natural gas line that runs parallel to The cussed in a community open house held on Officials say an Queensway. May 27 at St. Ambrose Catholic School, estimated 6,500 Long-time resident Gabe Quaranta is con- on Coules Crt. new residents will cerned about all the extra traffic being The room was lined with maps and charts be moving into the brought into the area with no new roads to inform residents of long-range plans to area when con- being built. beautify the ‘Sherway Area’ and make it a struction is com- “The area is terrible now with traffic and better experience for pedestrians, shoppers pleted. The plan this will only make things worst,” he says. and residents has to be approved Planners said there are no parks in the area, “The Sherway Area has the potential for CONCERNED RESIDENTS look over the Sherway Area Secondary Plan at a by Etobicoke York which is terrible for pedestrians “with significant change,” says Melanie Melnyk, recent Open House in Alderwood. The mall and area is in the background. Community Coun- many overpasses, underpasses or bridges.” of the City’s Planning Dept. “To address cil and then To- City planners insist that in time the Sher- growth and change in the area, it was de- the existing planning policy and develop- ronto City Council hopefully by the fall. way Area will become a “unique destina- termined that a comprehensive review of ment framework was required.” The Sherway Area Study focuses on the tion spot” with its own identity. Aerial spray programs underway for Gypsy moths

eradicate the gypsy moth populations, it will reduce them to However, there may be some residents who are more sensi- more manageable levels to protect tree canopies. tive and may experience skin, eye or respiratory irritation. Property owners in and surrounding the aerial spray blocks While no special precautions need to be taken, concerned will receive an information pamphlet and notification letter residents may consider remaining indoors for 30 minutes in the mail at least 7 days prior to the spray. Notifications after spraying to allow for the droplets to deposit onto the will also be placed along some roadways and on social me- tree leaves. dia. Officials say it will take about 2.5 hours to complete the They can also bring inside their laundry, toys and pets be- spray, which can take place on any day of the week. It will fore spraying begins. Or cover lawn furniture, pools, BBQs ONE OF THE HELICOPTERS that can be put to use in an take place over large sections of , Etobicoke and or play equipment or rinse them off with water after the aerial spray program that runs until June 15. Mississauga. spraying is complete. Health officials claim the public is unlikely to experience Residents can also consider minimize the opening and clos- any symptoms and no special precautions are necessary. ing of doors or windows during spraying period, shutting The City is urging South Etobicoke residents to cover up as They say chemicals in the spray is not expected to have ad- off heating, cooling vents or set to recirculate. an aerial spray program to control Gypsy moth continues verse effects on vulnerable populations including children They can also contact your family physician if concerned overhead this month. with asthma, people with weakened immune systems, preg- that a personal medical condition may be aggravated by the Two helicopters will take to the air between May 16 and nant women or the elderly. spraying. June 15 and City officials warn that while the spray will not

Long Branch home of first airport…Page 6 2 The South Etobicoke News June 2019 Girls urged to go into legal or law enforcement fields

DOZENS OF YOUNG WOMEN pack a room at the Jean Augustine Centre to learn about careers in legal work and law enforcement.

Several dozen young girls interested in careers in the legal and law enforce- WW11 VETERAN GEORGE CARPENTER (centre) was invested with the insignia of ment fields attended a Choices program to hear professionals in the field Knight of the Legion of Honour by Marc Trouyet (left), the Consul General of speak about their jobs and how they help others. France, for his involvement in the Liberation of France during WW11. Looking Judge Lloyd Budzinski, lawyer Vince Scaramuzza, Court Operations Bobby on at Kipling Acres is Councillor Stephen Holyday and Armed Forces member. Kistow, probation officer Linda Shelly and Assistant Crown Attorney Cheryl Blondell met with the teenage girls on May 30 at the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment, on Portland St. Visit Lakeshore Village Festival to New traffic lights Organizers say women are under-represented in ’s legal and law en- promised to slow forcement fields, which includes policing, becoming lawyers, court workers, meet your neighbours and friends traffic after woman hit paralegals and other professions. “Women are greatly under-represented in these professions,” says Emma New traffic lights are being in- Asiedu-Akrofi, the centre’s executive director. “We are providing options Community residents are lic and private sector employ- stalled on a stretch of The for the young girls should they choose the legal and law enforcement invited to have some fun and ment booths. Queensway, east of Royal York, fields.” meet their neighbours and “This event to enhance the confi- after a woman was hit by a mo- Mr. Justice Budzinski and the others answered questions from the room and officers of 22 dence and trust of the communi- torist while crossing the busy met face-to-face and with the 11 to 17-year-olds. ty members through the street at a marked crossing. Division at a He told the girls to have a plan, remain in school and work towards their TPS’ four core princi- A video, which angered many Lakeshore Village goals. ples; of being actively residents, shows the woman be- Community Festival The highly-experienced jurist will be retiring this year after almost 30-years accountable, transpar- ing hit by a minivan as she tried on the Bench. on June 15. ent and engaged, inclu- to cross The Queensway as hor- The festival takes He has adjudicated hundreds of cases. One involved a G20 protestor during sive and collaborative, rified spectators watched. the Toronto G20 summit who tried to use the courtroom as a soapbox for place from 11 a.m. to and being affordable The woman was thrown several 3 p.m. at Lakeshore his issues. He was also involved in a high-profile case involving the late and sustainable,” police said. metres after being hit. She was Mayor in 2014. Village Park, 46 Garnett Janes Guests to include Chief Mark treated and released. Rd. Kistow said his role is to make the courts function smoothly “and to make Saunders, Mayor , A 56-year-old man was charged. sure there are no mistakes” or prisoners can walk free. The event will include a free Councillors , Residents say vehicles usually BBQ and soft drinks, bouncy Scaramuzza encouraged the young women to work hard and stay in focus. Stephen Holyday and local travel fast along that stretch of Organizers hope the girls will take away valuable lessons that will help castles, gifts giveaway, Toronto athletes and rising stars. The Queensway. Police employment service, pub- them pursue a career in the legal field.

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Community booster Morley Kells Hogarth, who represents Etobicoke Lake- The former marketing man loves talking about his early days as a shore. defeated incumbent NDP reporter for The Toronto Telegram “Politics is in my blood,” Kells insists. “I to return to the and his more ran for 10 provincial elections and I won Legislature in 1995 as the than 30-years five and lost five.” MPP for Etobicoke-Lake- Kells became alderman in 1976 and was shore. serving the controller two years later. He ran In 2010 he ran for a position Etobicoke for mayor of Etobicoke in 1980, but was on but Lakeshore defeated by incumbent Dennis Flynn. was defeated by incumbent area as an al- He was as a PC member of the Ontario . derman and Legislature on two separate occasions “The Lake Shore area has im- MPP. from 1981 to 1985 and again from 1995 proved and changed for the “Lake Shore to 2003. better with all the develop- is in my heart In 1981 he won the nomination for Eto- ment,” Kells notes. “It is still and soul,” bicoke-Humber and, in 1983 was appoint- a community which has that KELLS IN HIS HEYDAY shaking hands with Ruth Grier while being interviewed by the Press after her defeat says Kells, ed as Parliamentary Assistant to the small-town feel where people Minister of Transportation. know each other.” in 1995. Jeff Goode photo. MORLEY KELLS who has lived He became Minister of the Environment A former 1955 Minto in the same in January 1985 under former Premier Cup champion with the Canadian Junior in 1973, and was named to the Canadian house in the Bloor St. W. and Royal Frank Miller. He lasted several months on Lacrosse Long Branch team, Kells started Lacrosse Hall of Fame in 1976. York Rd., area for more than 30- the job. the semi-professional Ontario Lacrosse After leaving ‘The Telly,’ Kells became years. “I grew up here and married a He was appointed in 1990 as the president Association in 1972. an executive at MacLaren Advertising, beautiful, local Etobicoke girl.” of the Urban Development Institute of He co-founded the National Lacrosse before working for five years for Hockey He stays active in the Royal Canadian Ontario, a non-profit organization en- League in 1974 with six teams in North Night in . Legion and still campaigns for some Con- gaged in the development of lands in On- America. He received the Lester B. He is well-remembered in the community servative candidates, including Christine tario. Pearson Award for contribution to sport for his work in promoting lacrosse. Ferry floated at Humber Bay 20th Annual LAMP Award of Merits recognize caring residents By BOB SUMMERS A large number of residents of Humber Bay Some outstanding area residents were honoured this Shores are in favour of a proposed water taxi ser- month at the LAMP Community Health Centre’s 20th vice that will take them downtown to work and Annual Awards of Merit: Community Champions. back for a fee in less time and traffic-related Journalist Alicia Markson hosted the June 4 event woes. which featured The Etobicoke Jazz Band, Tibetan danc- The Otter Guy Inc., a water taxi company, is pro- ers, an Elvis tribute artist, firetruck, police horses and posing the launch of an electric catamaran that lots of BBQ for everyone assembled on the lawn of the will take residents from the Shores’ into down- MARY BELLA LAMP office on Fifth St. town and back during rush hour. BRAD JONES This Year’s Honor Roll included a new “Community Champions People’s Company president Alex Nosal told residents that Choice Award” and a centurion award that went to the First Lakeshore Scouts for mark- a one-way 30-minute trip would cost about $10 to ing 100 years of community service. $15 and the boat will drop off customers a walk- Markson says the Awards of Merit was created before the Gems of the Lakeshore ing distance from their offices. OTTER GUY’S ALEX NOSAL showing a Awards and Urban Heroes Award and “it just goes to show that LAMP is a leader in photo of his proposed ferry to area Nosal says the 49-passenger vessel will run six community health and well-being and in fostering a strong, vibrant place to live.” residents. Photo by Bob Summers. trips daily during rush hour from Humber Bay This year’s Community Champion’s People’s Choice Award finalists included; well- Shores to the Yonge Street Water Taxi Terminal known Brad Jones, of Ridley Funeral Homes and Jennifer Bazar; curator of Lakeshore located at 5 Queens Quay W. Grounds Interpretive Centre. More than 100 residents showed up at a meeting on May 30 at the Polish Association of The Community Champion Award went to Mary Bella, a classically trained singer, choir Toronto Hall, at 2282 Lake Shore Blvd. W., to discuss the proposal. leader and member of the Canadian Opera Company, who co-founded the Chil- There was an overwhelming show of hands when residents were asked if they’d support dren’s Choir and is involved in many local groups. the project if the boat docked at Humber Bay Park West instead of Marina Del Rey. Community Champion Awards of Merit Winners are; Ali Abdirahman, Carol Ledden Nosal says the vessel will be enclosed, all-weather, feature Wi-Fi service, a washroom, and the Lakeshore Village BIA, Daily Bread Food Bank, Elena Galvan, Judy Reed, Inter- heating and air-conditioning. It will operate weekdays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. and then 5 faith Committee Etobicoke Mississauga Faith Community Leaders Forum, Lakeshore p.m. to 6 p.m. Affordable Housing Advocacy and Action Group, Mario and Selina’s No Frills, Mark Humber Bay Shores’ residents say they are frustrated by the long time they have to spend Koczij, Nadia Stelmach, Sharon Kawabata, Scott Walker and the 22 Division Toronto in traffic while waiting to get home or to work and are concerned about the vessel disturb- Police Service Rover Crew Program, Steve Moffat, Tamara Shephard and Zario King. ing local birds and wildlife. 4 Our Community The South Etobicoke News June 2019 Humber’s Tullo wins title as top young marketer Etobicoke resi- merly Distributive Education Clubs of America), yearly in my network,” she says. “I help business grow sales dent and Hum- challenge between 1,400 top students from more than a and get more customers through marketing strategy, soft- ber College dozen countries that took place last April in Orlando. ware and services.” graduating stu- “It was great and at first I didn’t believe I came in sec- Earlier this year she won first place in another DECA dent Mary Jo ond,” Tullo says. “It is a very prestigious event and I was competition at the University of Waterloo. She has also competing against some of the top students from Canada competed at Queens University, the Schulich School of Tullo has been and the U.S.” Business, McMaster and Uni- selected as one The students are given questions related to marketing, to versity of Guelph Humber. of the top which they have to provide detailed written answers, She scored a second place in young market- then answer questions from a panel within certain time marketing management last ers in Canada frames. year at a DECA Competition and has many “I was ecstatic to get this far,” she recalls. “I called my at Ryerson’s Ted Rogers accolades to parents and was crying with delight because I was so School of Management and at show for the happy. It took a lot of hard work to get this far.” the University of Waterloo. honour. Youssef Youssef, a program coordinator at Humber The DECA’s Competitive Events Tullo, 23, took Business School, congratulated Tullo on her success in Program allows students to the well-respected competition that is widely recognized. put their experience, skills and TULLO second place in “There were many well-qualified DECA students taking knowledge to the test while an international part,” Youssef says. “She lives in the area and is one of representing their college or university. marketing man- the best in Canada in this competition.” DECA is an international association of more than HUMBER COLLEGE’S MARY JO TULLO agement compe- Tullo has started her own company, called JoTires, and 250,000 members on 250 campuses across the world recently won second place in an tition, which was loves to compete in marketing and digital marketing who are preparing for careers in marketing, finance, hos- international marketing competition part of a Colle- competitions around the GTA. pitality, teaching, marketing, management and entrepre- in Orlando. Courtesy photo. giate DECA (for- “I love meeting new people and providing value to those neurship. The South Etobicoke News is a free and Special thanks goes out to Bob Summers, independent hometown monthly newspaper You can also send us your email Wayne Gibson and Carl Godfrey for their help. that serves Humber Bay Shores, Mimico, Lake address so we can send the Shore Village, Long Branch and Alderwood. next issue of the South Copies of the South Etobicoke News can be Etobicoke News right to your obtained at some of these locations: We live in the community and cover local news, mailbox. Metro Supermarket, 2208 Lake Shore Blvd. W. amateur sports, business and civic life while Ducky’s Roti, 3296 Lake Shore Blvd. W. paying tribute to those who gave so much of Email us at: Browns Line Donuts, 744 Browns Line themselves we can have the lives we have today. thesouthetobicokenews Lake Shore Valu-Mart, 2399 Lake Shore Blvd. W. @gmail.com The Beer Store, 2458 Lake Shore Blvd. W. 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Orchestra since 2016, he has contributed important “I am very honoured to be to its success, including increased and those first recognized with the presti- diverse audiences. opportunities gious Heritage Award for “We have been getting great community are since I leadership in the arts com- support for our performances which are was an inter- munity,” Bastidas says. “I always very well attended,” he reflects. national stu- have been working hard in “I have partnered with many choirs and dent myself.” schools to increase exposure to beautiful Bastidas has FAMED CONDUCTOR CARLOS BASTIDAS has been awarded the GTA to develop opportu- a prestigious Heritage Award for leadership and nities for young and experi- music in the community and the feed- worked with BASTIDAS community service. Courtesy photo. enced musicians to perform back has been gratifying.” many leading in a high-quality orchestra.” Bastidas has not forgotten his early days Canadian ensembles and has appeared in One of his goals is “for community audi- after arriving in Canada from Colombia Open Doors Toronto, Classical 96.3 FM The renowned Artistic Director and ences to experience concerts with top as an international student in 1990 look- and at the Canada 150 celebrations at Principal Conductor of the Ontario soloists at a low cost.” ing for places to play. Ajax City Hall. Pops Orchestra has been recognized “My vision is to have free year-round The orchestra is offering internships to He studied bassoon, composition, con- with a prestigious Heritage Award for performances the last Saturday of the marketing students at Humber College ducting and chamber music at the Uni- his leadership and work in the month at the new Ontario Place, making who contribute to making the concerts a versity of Ottawa and conducting at community. it a destination for families and friends to success while also earning their required England’s Sherborne School of Music. New members set for Long Branch BIA Some prominent businesspeople have been appointed to the Long Branch Business Im- Experienced Income Tax Preparer required provement Area (BIA) by the Etobicoke York Community Council. The seven members will serve a four-term, which expires in 2022. 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Serving our community since 1971 6 The South Etobicoke News June 2019 Mimico area hot from rising real estate Long Branch Aerodrome was first airport in Canada market and the many condo developments Our community’s proud ties to aviation dates Mimico residents are gearing back more than 100-years when the first air- up for traffic woes as their port and flying school in Canada was built in much in-demand area is be- Long Branch. coming a hotspot for some In May 1915 Curtiss Aeroplanes and Motors major condo and other con- Company of Toronto chose Long Branch to open Canada's first airfield and flying school struction projects taking to train airmen for service in World War I. place. Famed aviator John A.D. McCurdy was in Community residents are learn- charge of the Long Branch Aerodrome, which ing more about the construction was a muddy field with a small metal hangar of a new Mimico GO Station and to park three planes and a barnhouse. There a 27-storey condo building was a grass and dirt strip for landing. IMAGE OF CURTISS AIRPLANE parked at the Long Branch across the street at 327 Royal McCurdy had gained fame in 1909 for being Aerodrome circa 1917. York Rd. the first Developers Vandyk, along with Metrolinx, held a meeting on ONE OF THE MANY CONDO person in the da. Both the school and the aerodrome closed in towers being planned for the June 3 at the Trident Banquet British Empire 1919 following WW1. Mimico area. to fly his plane The aerodrome in WW11 served initially as Non- Centre ‘for an open dialogue’ the "Silver Permanent Active Militia's No 21 Training Centre about their vision of 327 Royal currently serves 1,200 riders dai- Dart" from and then as an army small arms training centre. York, a proposed 27-storey 242- ly, but that figure is expected to Baddeck, Nova After the war, the Lakeview Armoury was estab- unit condo called On The Go triple by 2031. Scotia. lished on the site, but was demolished in the 1950s. Mimico. A temporary station is scheduled It wasn’t long The Small Arms Limited, a large munitions facto- “Together with Mimico GO Sta- to be in place by 2023. Metrolinx before aircraft ry, was constructed on the property in the 1940s to tion, 327 Royal York embodies and Vandyk have yet to negoti- such as support WW11. In addition to an 81,000 square the seamless integration between ate a completion date. the Curtiss JN- foot factory there was a water tower, several ad- higher order transit, a beautiful Other developments being MARKER ON BIKE TRAIL serves as a 4 "Jenny" be- ministration buildings and outbuildings. The plant public realm and a dynamic planned for the area includes a reminder of the Long Branch mixed-use development,” the Aerodrome. came a com- was staffed mostly by women during World War proposal by Vandyk to build mon sight over II. builders says. three towers reaching 12, 24 and Long Branch. A plaque bearing some of the history of the aero- Vandyk has agreed to pay for all 39-stories tall at 23 Buckingham In January 1917, the newly designated Royal Fly- drome is located on the Waterfront Trail pathway. constructions costs for the $102 St., which will bring 700 resi- ing Corps Canada, opened a Cadet Ground Train- It wasn’t until May 1914 when the first passenger million station building in ex- dential units to the area. ing School at the airport, which also provided airplane flight was made out of Toronto. It took change for the right to develop Another proposal to build three instruction on flying boats at nearby Hanlan's Point about 31-minutes to make the flight to Hamilton, above the station, which will in- towers at 22, 30 and 36 stories on Toronto Islands, the first seaplane base in Cana- which then was about two hours by steamboat, an clude pedestrian tunnels and re- high at 39 Newcastle St., is also hour by motorcycle or 51 minutes by express train. furbished platforms. Mimico in the works. Station was built in 1967 and

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Please join us until the end of the NBA Championships as we are offering a 15% discount to customers wearing Toronto Raptors apparel. The South Etobicoke News June 2019 7 Hot real estate market sizzling in South Etobicoke area ASK A REALTOR with The key indicators that I use when looking at this data Our market continues to be driven primarily by migra- are average days on market and months of inventory as tion and immigration so any government policy around these can tell the best story of what is going on. Three or these topics could have an impact and I fully expect af- Graham Rowlands four-months is considered a balanced market, and any- fordable housing to be a hot topic this election. thing below this is signs of a Please send me your real estate questions and I will try to sellers’ mar- ket. The average answer as many as I can in the upcoming issues of the house is on- ly sitting on the South Etobicoke News. market for just 19 days It is finally starting to heat up in Mimico, and I am not which indi- cates good de- Question- Is there any truth that being located near just talking about the weather. mand on the buyer side. power lines will lower the value of a house? After a slower 2018 the market has finally started to The Spring market was a show signs of returning to “normal.” What does this little funny this year. Janu- When it comes to getting the absolute top dollar for any ary was super busy, then it slowed right down until about “normal” mean exactly? home or condo the goal is to get as many people as Well, for one thing, the days of double digit price gains May but May has been a busy month and life is back in possible interested. There are certain stigmas (such as seem to be a thing of the past and we are now back at the market. Traditionally it gets going much earlier than more sustainable single digit returns. At the end of April this so I anticipate that summer, which is traditionally power lines) that will prevent some buyers from ever the year over year growth in the area was 3.87% which slower, will be a bit busier than normal this year. submitting an offer on a place. In a hot market this will to me shows signs of a much healthier market. Some things to watch out that could have impacts on our be noticed less, but in a slower market it will be more The stress test continues to do its job slowing down ac- market are interest rates, which most industry experts difficult to attract a buyer. tivity in the higher priced segments of the market, and don’t anticipate will go up as they had originally thought constraining sales activity somewhat but it still very at the beginning of the year, U.S./China relations as this Graham Rowlands is realtor with Blue Elephant Realty. He much is a seller’s market as it has been for what seems can have bigger impacts on many other underlying parts runs the TorontoCondos.org blog and is founder of Elevate of our market and the looming federal election. like an eternity in South Etobicoke. Real Estate. He can be reached at 416-720-0003. Things to do and keeping busy in our community JUNE 4 20th ANNUAL AWARDS a.m. to 5 p.m. at 30 Queen Elizabeth at the Jean Augustine Centre for Young of MERIT by LAMP Community Blvd., in support of Franklin Horner Women’s Empowerment, at 101 Portland Health Centre, at 185 Fifth St., from Community Centre. The community is St. Courses on science, technology, 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a BBQ on the welcome to come and enjoy some great engineering, arts and math (STEAM), lawn. Appearances by the Etobicoke craft beer. chef’s Jazz Band, a piper and Elvis tribute JUNE 15 IS OFFICIAL LAUNCH & catering, artist. Join LAMP as they celebrate Ribbon Cutting of the Thirtieth St. sewing our community champions. Host Underpass Mural from 12 a.m. to 2 p.m. and more. Alicia Markson. Contact 416-252- on Thirtieth St., between Elder and Akron To 6471. Sts. Meet in the west side parking lot just register JUNE 8 GRILLED CHEESE south of the mural. Come meet the artists call 416- FESTIVAL at Islington Ave. and and celebrate the amazing artwork. 253- Lake Shore Blvd. W., from 11 a.m. JUNE 18 JOBSTART WITH 9797. THE AWARD-WINNING PORCH VIEW DANCES is to 8 p.m. Come eat the best Grilled VOLUNTEER TORONTO presents a UNTIL brought to you by Lake Shore Arts and the Cheese in Toronto and vote for your free session from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. SEPT. 28 Kaeja d’Dance for a third year. The event favourites. Top Prize of $1000 for on volunteering, how to volunteer and the IN THE invites participants to connect with their Best Grilled Cheese. Sponsored benefits at 2930 Lake Shore Blvd. W. WAKE neighbours through dance. It runs June 1 of the and 2 at 22 Stanley Ave., and ends at Mimico by Lakeshore Village BIA in support There will be guest speakers. Contact Adult Centre field at 255 Royal York Rd. of LAMP Community Health Centre. Hasita Shah at 416-231-2295 ext. 6251. Passenger JUNE 9 FRIENDS OF HUMBER JUNE 22 FREE HOT MEAL at The Pigeon HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE BAY PARK nature walk. Meet at 9 a.m. Branch Church at 85 Thirty First St., at exhibit at ATTENDED the 17th ADULT DAY PROGRAM at Storefront at Humber Bay Park East parking lot, 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Haven on The the Mimico Village Tulip Humber, 2445 Lake Shore Blvd. W., accessed from Marine Parade. Learn and Queensway. All is welcome. Lakesh Festival on May 28. Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 experience nature with expert Bob JUNE 22 LONG BRANCH gardeners ore Students from about 20 p.m. is a supervised program for those Kortright. Event free and everyone is will be opening up their gardens to the Grounds area schools took part who are frail, cognitively impaired or welcome. public for a free tour of their handiwork Interpret in painting 24 tulip art physically disable. Call 416-259-4207. JUNE 14, 21 FREE COMMUNITY from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ive forms that were Center, 2 proudly displayed There is also a hot lunch program from COOKING class at Franklin Horner JUNE 22 IS COMMUNITY along Royal York Rd, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Community Centre, at 432 Horner Ave., ENVIRONMENT DAY held by the City Col. south of Evans Ave. JUNE 1 ANNUAL LOBSTERFEST all from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. You will work and Councillor Mark Grimes from 10 Samuel you can eat lobster, chicken or beef with to prepare various meals to enjoy for a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Etobicoke School of Smith salad and desert from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at lunch. Everyone gets to take home some the Arts, 675 Royal York Rd. Residents Park Dr. The bird, which has been extinct the Long Branch Legion, 3580 Lake of the meal that was prepared. can re-use, recycle and safely dispose of for more than a century, is a symbol Shore Blvd. W. Tickets available at the JUNE 15 IS GREAT LAKES unwanted items. adopted by the community. Call 416-675- Lakeshore Community Childcare Centre BREWERY 17th Annual BBQ featuring UNTIL JUNE 28 FREE AFTER- 6622 x. 3801. by calling 419-394-7601. live music, beer garden and patio from 12 SCHOOL programs for girls aged 7 to 17 The South Etobicoke News June 2019 8 Humber Bay Bike Trail shut for major repairs faster.”Access to the park will be limited to Humber Bay Park East or Palace Pier Court. The improvements include: a new asphalt multi-use trail, pedestrian pathway, paved buffer zone between trail and pathway, selective pathways at the butterfly/home garden to improve safety and new bench seating, seat walls and tree plantings at trail intersections. MEMBERS OF THE LADIES DIVISION of the Etobicoke Dolphins Girls Hockey League There will also be new regulatory signage take a break after winning a game. The league was started in 1992 and has more CYCLISTS ENJOY HUMBER BAY BIKE trail before it and pavement markings, officials say. than 800 players registered in its programs. It has more than 55 teams for girls was closed for repairs. and women of all ages who love playing hockey. Humber Bay Shores Park is located west of the Humber Bay Bridge and the Hum- A popular section of the Humber Bay Park ber River. It is part of a string of parks that Bike Trail will be closed from Humber are connected by the Martin Goodman Bay Park East to Palace Pier for most of Trail. the prime summer walking, cycling, roller This park is listed as one of the Top 13 blading or jogging season. spots to see birds in the City's Birds of Phase 2 of the Humber Bay Park Trail Im- Toronto Biodiversity Series booklet. It provements began in May and is expected runs by the popular Humber Bay Butterfly to continue until late this summer. It means Habitat, which is a lot of fun for nature a closure of a scenic and popular 2.1-km lovers and those who love the outdoors. lakefront strip of trail that attracts thou- sands of cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts to the area. “There's no beating around the bush that the process will be disruptive to park visi- tors,” warns Councillor Mark Grimes. PLAYERS FROM BAR DOWN BY THE LAKE show their trophy after competing in a “Fencing will be erected from Humber charity ball hockey tournament to raise funds for the fifth year in ‘Giving Back Bay Park East to Palace Pier Court to al- Hope,’ that has raised more than $44,000 for the Hospital for Sick Children. low for the work to be completed More than 150 players from 14 GTA teams descended on Sir Adam Beck SCENIC AREAS along the Humber Bay Park Outdoor rink for the worthy cause. Photo by Tom Godfrey. Bike Trail.