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Web: www.torontonewswire.com Email: [email protected] Number 22 Buy local. Live local. Groups call for Shelter plans to be canned residents to vote ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to the planned 100-bed shelter Anxious New residents are hoping The issue has touched many and as of Au- plans for a proposed homeless shelter at 2950 gust 31 there were about 1,000 votes for the and 2970 Lake Shore Blvd. W., will be shelter and about 1,200 against. scrapped after public pressure forced the City The Lakeshore Village BIA, and New To- ronto Ratepayers Association, are against the to vacate two Midtown shelters. RESIDENTS ARE AWAITING public hearings into a proposed The City says two temporary Broadway Ave. homeless shelter (centre) being opened in their area. Protests have led to the location of the shelter claiming the area al- shelters, which served 150 people, would be City vacating two temporary Midtown shelters. The matter goes back before ready houses 14 social service programs and vacated in early September. There had been a City Council on September 30. Courtesy photos. it will negatively impact community safety number of demonstrations by residents over and way of life due to the close proximity their safety since the shelters moved in. The public consultations is slated to take place this to eight schools and daycare centres. month likely as a conference call, due to the pandemic. “We are not against the need for a shelter, we oppose New Toronto residents say there has been no date set The matter will then return to City Council on Septem- the proposed shelter location in our community,” warns for residents to voice their concerns. ber 30 for a possible vote. A number of councillors Vashti King, a member of the Association. Community leaders say Councillor Mark Grimes has have said they will vote yes for the New Toronto shel- “This battle with the City is not over,” vows Lakeshore been silent on the issue and his office slow to return ter. In the meantime, two websites have popped up for Village BIA Board Chair Chris Korwin Kuczynski. calls about the controversial shelter. Those for the shelter say it is better than having "tent There has been no mention of the shelter, planned for cities" for the homeless in and want it sup- Lake Shore Blvd. W., at Eighth St., in any of Grimes’ ported by social service agencies. weekly newsletters. Boy’s funeral due to kind, sharing residents Young Ryan may be in a better baby and did not get a chance to say place now. goodbye to her lovely son and is in the A grateful newcomer family is same traumatic condition as a father.” thanking the community for their She recalls Ryan always had “a smiling support and GoFundMe help to pay face and had just learnt how to speak and walk. His little feet have not trav- for the funeral of young Ryan Bhat- elled any long distance and has now trai, who was hit by a vehicle while come to a full stop.” crossing a busy street. FAMILY SAYS THANKS TO A GENEROUS COMMUNITY that donated to a GoFundME page which helped with the burial of three-year-old Ryan Bhattrai, (above) who with his sister and dad, were “It was so heartbreaking … I was More than $40,000 has been raised hit by a motorist in the Burnhamthorpe Rd. and East Mall area. Courtesy photos. shocked knowing the baby and the fam- by area residents to help with the ily is from our fraternity,” sobbed do- funeral of the ‘happy’ three-year-old, A woman in her 80s, who was driving the life four years ago in Canada with no nors Punya Sagar and Monika Marahatta. who was killed on August 11 while car that hit the family, was also hospital- high expectation but a happy family life “May your budding soul rest in heaven, crossing The East Mall, just north of ized. No charges have been laid. and was not prepared for this tragedy,” have a good rest with all angels around Burnhamthorpe Rd., with his sister A family friend said in the GoFundMe says organizer Sarad Ghimire. buddy. Good bye Ryan!” and dad. post that the family had only been in Can- “The most unfortunate father who lost his “Rest in peace lovely shining star; our ada for four years. It is believed they son was holding his hand at the time and whole family's thought and prays goes to Both the father, 37, and Ryan’s sev- moved here from India. is still in a traumatic condition,” she the bereaved family,” grieved Jaya Ram en-year-old sister, were hospitalized “W e are seeking assistance on behalf of wrote. “His mother is not able to con- Simkhada. “Stay strong, we all are with but are expected to recover. this unfortunate family who just started vince herself that she no longer has her you.”

Avro Lancaster may return to CNE .. Page 9 2 The South Etobicoke www.torontonewswire.com September 2020 Police move on new body cams and anti- Police tips to racism strategies for equity on the force keep your The first body cameras for Toronto Police and the public as we continue to modern- property safe were issued to officers in Rexdale and ize policing services,” said Interim Chief soon cops around the city will be wearing James Ramer. “This technology provides Toronto Police have them. an independent, bias-free account of our issued some safety tips Cameras will arrive in South Etobicoke interactions.” for area residents to for 22 and 11 Divisions beginning around The Board also approved a comprehensive reinforce their property October. A full rollout to all frontline offi- policing reform package to address sys- cers is expected over the next year. temic racism and improve trust with com- to avoid thefts or break- Toronto Police say officers will "turn on munities. ins if they are planning the body-worn camera prior to arriving at The force plans to develop an alternative to travel. a call for service; when they start investi- community safety response for new and Officers from 11 Divi- gating an individual; or when they are existing models of community safety re- POLICE IN SEADOOS PATROL THE HUMBER BAY area after sion say residents may asking a person questions for the purpose sponse, including mobile mental health complaints of people who are using their noisy Seadoos or want to include more ex- of collecting their information.“ and addiction crisis intervention. jet skis to race and splash around, creating noise, scaring terior lighting, consider A police officer will turn off the body- They plan to expand the Mobile Crisis others and damaging the precious marine ecosphere of updating their locks, opti- worn camera when the call for service or Intervention Program with existing com- the area. Police are also targeting those setting off mizing their alarm system investigation is complete or when the offi- munity-based crisis services, including fireworks and starting bonfires along the lakefront where or video monitoring and they say many people gather to drink alcohol and do not cer determines that continuous recording peer support and to meet current demands wear masks. Photo by Rajesh Kutty. reinforced entry points. is no longer serving its intended purpose. for mental health-related service calls. More people these days are The Toronto Police Services Board at its The Board approved recommendations also using online security meeting on August 18 voted to move regarding the selection process for the TPS Human Rights Unit devices from which they ahead with the camera technology, which new Chief of Police, mechanisms to make can view their home and will cost more than $30 million. disciplinary proceedings under the Police Toronto Police say they es and offers guidance to possessions on their smart “Body-worn cameras will be used to cre- Services Act more transparent and are moving towards racial service members to learn phone. These also have ate trust and legitimacy between officers accessible. equality on the force in and practice diversity and downfalls. response to a second inter- inclusion,” says an August “You may want to remove im report by the 10 Toronto Police and overgrown bush or other Human Rights Commis- Board response to the structures to allow proper sion (OHRC) released last OHRC report. sight lines,” police say. month. Police say the Unit and Ensure someone can pick The Toronto Police Ser- staff funding were ap- up your old newspapers, proved in May 2019. vice and its Board say mail or flyers from your The force also approved a they have undertaken ini- mailbox if you will not be Race-based Data Collection tial steps towards reform at home. Policy Strategy for the pro- If going away, police ad- and is creating an Equity, moting of equity, fairness Inclusion and Human vise that you place a hold and non-discriminatory po- on your mail delivery and Rights Unit staffed by ‘sub- lice service delivery. ject-matter experts’ for the install timed lights for in- “The Service began collect-side and out. Toronto po- implementation of best ing and analyzing race- BUSY MEMBERS OF TORONTO POLICE MARINE UNIT take a break after making another practices in human rights lice is at 416-808-2222 or rescue from Lake Ontario, this time a woman in crisis in the water. It was their 141st based data with a focus on file an online report at and supports training to of- data related to use of force rescue this year. They patrol 460 square miles of water and has sub-stations at Bluffers ficers. “It strives for the www.torontopolice.on.ca Park, Center Island and Humber River. Photo by KEVIN MASTERMAN. force,” police say. delivery of bias-free servic-

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Call for a free consultation today! The South Etobicoke News www.torontonewswire.com September 2020 3 Bowler Bev Lewis was former Reeve and MPP for our area The well-liked Lewis was a former Lewis in his heyday in 1955 won the an MPP and Reeve of Etobicoke, who nomination as the provincial Progressive went from local politics to representing Conservatives candidate for the newly- the area on Metro council. created riding of Humber. At that time, it Lewis in his early life owned a popular was possible to serve in more than one bowling alley in New Toronto, around political office in Ontario. First St. His was one of the early alleys He was re-elected to the Legislature in in the area. 1959 and then again 1963. Lewis served as a backbencher in the Tory govern- His daughter Beryl was well-loved in the CHAMPIONSHIP SWIMMER BERYL LEWIS community as she grew up to become ments led by Premiers Leslie Frost and BEVAN with husband George at swim one of Etobicoke’s top swimmers. John Robarts. He was never made a min- club they started in Brampton. Lewis, who was born in Yorkshire, Eng- ister of a portfolio. land, was elected Alderman in Etobicoke In his 12-years in the legislature he par- (right) with Beryl had set a number of provincial, THEN COUNCILLOR BEV LEWIS Township in 1951. He served as Reeve ticipated in various parliamentary com- Metro Chairman Fred Gardiner, whom the national and international records of the Township from 1953 to 1956. mittees dealing with energy and the Expressway was named after. File photo environment. throughout the late 1940s and early He was one of the last Reeves of the 1950s. She held four provincial re- Township and went on to be one of the His daughter, swimmer Beryl Lewis Bevan, represented the University of cords, three Ontario and one Quebec; founding members of the then Metro three Canadian records, including the Council from 1953 to 1956. Toronto for three years, during which William Beverly ‘Bev’ Lewis loved 200-yard backstroke set in 1950; and Always a politician, Lewis retired to time she was a member of the 1952 and bowling so much that at one time he four international records, including Orillia where he was elected reeve. 1953 championship teams. She was owned a successful bowling alley. He died in 1986 at the age of 80. also an individual champion in 1953 two state records set at the Michigan and 1954. State Championships in 1949. Vet honoured for marching 61 years in CNE Parade

It was a Warriors’ Day Parade that Second World War Veteran Stafford was joined by friends, neighbours and officers from 22 Ed Stafford will never forget. Division, who made his day by taking him for a ride in a 1944 This year would have marked Stafford’s Ford Lynx 11 scout car, courtesy of the Ontario Military Vehi- 61st-year of marching in the Annual August cle Association. 21 CNE Warriors’ Day Parade, which has He served through the war and was later proudly with the Gov- been taking place for almost 100 years at ernor General’s Horse Guards. the lakefront park. “We congratulate Ed and wish him many more years of proudly The parade was cancelled this year due to marching in Warriors’ Day parade,” police wrote on social me- dia. “We were honoured to be part of today’s parade to honour COVID-19. Next year will mark its 100th Ed.” This year there was a virtual Warriors’ Day Parade for VET. Ed Stafford year anniversary at Exhibition Place. Vets and those serving to remember those who gave all. The CNE says they look forward to celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the W arriors’ Day Pa- rade on August 21, 2021. It is the longest-running veterans’ parade in the free world and has been a part of the CNE STAFFORD HAS MARCHED for six decades to remember those who lost their lives in since 1921. battle. Below with Toronto Police officers. There is also a petition online to encourage Dr. George Vouronikos Canada Post and The Royal Canadian Mint to issue a commemorative stamp and coin to mark What’s Inside 100-years of the CNE honouring our veterans. - Goodyear ‘stack falls .. Page 4

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It was 33 years ago last May buildings and townhouses now Goodyear in its prime had three when many of us gathered som- occupy the spot. shifts and 1,300 employees, berly to watch as the iconic New Toronto Council at the which increased to 2,800 during Goodyear Tire and Rubber time lured Goodyear to the site the Second World War. Plant chimney came crashing to by promising an unlimited wa- The company was a good cor- the ground after 70-years as part ter supply. porate citizen and had its own of the New Toronto skyline. The plant for many years made cafeteria, bowling alleys, police Dozens of residents and onlook- tires for cars, trucks, logging, force, internal newspaper and ers of all ages ‘oohed’ and ‘aa- farm vehicles and industrial us- hostile takeover. Its U.S. execu- baseball team. hed’ as the solid brick structure es. tives as a result decided to close Many New Toronto residents fell to the ground with a thud By 1927, the U.S.-based compa- the New Toronto site because it still have fond memories of the IT WAS A SAD DAY IN NEW within seconds of explosives ny was manufacturing 50% of had the lowest productivity lev- plant, which had its own musi- TORONTO in 1987 when the being lit at its base. all the auto tires in Canada. For el of all their plants.’ cal band. smokestack at Goodyear was The Goodyear plant was built in more than 60-years the firm was The local community and hun- “My grandfather worked on the brought down, signalling an 1917 on a 23-acre site north of a leader in the tire industry. dreds of workers were devastat- Goodyear Police force for over end of an era for the families Lake Shore Blvd., between It all changed in the 1980s after ed when the plant closed on 20-years until he retired in the and community. Right is main Ninth and Fourteenth Sts. A Goodyear ran into financial dif- May 31, 1987 and was subse- early 1960s,” wrote Kate Goodyear office. number of condos, apartment ficulty as part of a threatened quently demolished. Latham on social media. Great Lakes ale raising funds to empower Jean’s girls

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1-833-784-4397 [email protected] 6 The South Etobicoke News www.torontonewswire.com September 2020 Plans underway to update Cloverdale Mall to add Que Rock brings more homes, stores and shopping for more people First Nation art to The dated Cloverdale Mall, which storefronts and cafes at ground level. our community our parents loved, is being updated, There will be six-storey podiums that expanded and brought back to life. help form a street wall along a new Nipissing First B.C. developer QuadReal Property retail-lined road running through the Nation-born artist Que Group, which also owns the Camp- property. The main street and pro- Rock is a traditional bell’s Soup property in New Toron- posed 'Cloverdale Square' will serve Anishnawbe graffiti to, has released details of a as a retail heart of the community. It artist. ‘multi-building, mixed-use devel- will have an increased retail space of And Lakeshore Arts opment’ to take the place on the ARTIST CONCEPT OF updated Cloverdale Mall. 26,000 square metres and offer even was fortunate to have sprawling shopping centre near more residences in low-and mid-rise him as an artist facili- Highway 427 and Dundas St. W. period for residents to offer input into buildings. tator at their Home The developer of the 12-hectare site the massive project. The developer says about 40 percent Summer Camp last has applied to the City of Toronto for The mall will be upgraded with a of the units would be designated as month. an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) number of condo towers offering a family-sized layouts. “I take interactions of and Zoning Bylaw Amendments whopping 334,000 square metres of There will be about 10 residential tow- QUE ROCK my daily life, the city I (ZBA). living space between 4,050 units, with ers and a separate rezoning application live in and my Anishnawbe culture,” Rock says. The company dedicated space in the green space interspersed in between has been submitted for 2 East Mall “I use it as a challenge for me to try out new mall’s ‘Cloverdale Common,’ for them, along with a food market build- Cres., to demolish a gas station and styles and incorporate new subject matter.” community activities and public infor- ing and community centre. The resi- Beer Store, which will be replaced by His love of nature and animals is ‘prominent mation about the proposal. It has had dential structures range from between a 27-storey residential tower and a six- through my work because of its deep meaning three open houses over a 16-month 24 and 48 storeys, and will feature a storey mid-rise atop a connected base and connection to life.’ new "retail main street" that will have building. OBITUARY “I aspire for my artistic evolution to form a dis- tinct look and feeling,” says the artist. “I call my style, ‘making the woodlands dance.” Betty was an avid Leafs fan and volunteer Rock says he started life learning about his cul- tures’ teachings, approaching and ceremonies (Landon) and Matthew, Betty year after a brief illness, her her new friends. Her hob- through visual healing art forms. and her great-grandchildren Wilson family said. bies included doing puz- “Painting, dancing, leatherwork and story-tell- zles, knitting and Kyla, Shaelynn, Liam and was an Betty was a lover of life ing were taught through traditional Ojibway crocheting. Alyssa. and Odawa ways,” Rock notes. “My mentors avid To- who was proud of her 40- She is pre-deceased by her The family would like to encouraged me to be creative and to not let any- ronto year pin for volunteerism at the Queensway Health husband Hugh, her sister thank the staff at West Park thing go to waste with what I share in art.” Maple Centre, as the hospital is Dorothy, and brothers Jim, for all the wonderful care He points out that his work has matured from Leafs fan BETTY WILSON now called. George, John, Bob and during her stay. quick pieces into large street art projects and and 40- Betty and her sister spent Herbert. She will be greatly The most important part of canvas work. year volunteer at Queen- many hours at Bingo and missed by her children Bri- her life was her family! His goal is to portray the teachings of his ances- sway General Hospital. they both often won. She an, Becky (Dan) and Gary A private family gathering tors, sacred geometry and shapes in all my art The long-time Alderwood continued playing at West (Joy), her grandchildren will take place, and a Cele- forms. resident passed in her 93rd Park Healthcare Centre and Brent (Catherine) Melissa bration of Life will be “I love travelling and I love to paint and have shared her winnings with (Dale), Brenna, Amy scheduled for a future date. people enjoy my work,” the artist says.

Alderwood Medical Centre is pleased to announce that Dr. Fatima Fatima, an Internal Medicine Specialist, is joining our team. The Specialist requires a referral from a family doctor to obtain an appointment. The South Etobicoke News www.torontonewswire.com September 2020 7 Residents against Campbell’s Monika’s trip from street sign to mile distribution centre, which top local healer and gardener is essentially a hub from which large retailers fulfill online New Toronto’s Monika Meulman orders, operating 24-hours-dai- says a sign on a telephone pole 25- ly, seven days a week,” the years ago changed her life forever. group warns. She studied hard and passed a Re- They say the massive proposal flexology course and today is one is only subject to approval by of the community’s top healers and City of Toronto planning gardener. staff. The owner of The Healing Muse “No public consultations will Apothecary, at 2861 LakeShore be held prior to a decision be- Blvd. W., is skilled in the arts of SOME MIMICO RESIDENTS SAY THEY ARE AGAINST THE redevelopment ing made, despite significant of the 12-hectare Campbell’s Soup lands because it will bring more aromatherapy, body reading, feng dust, truck traffic and other woes into their residential streets. The public impact,” their letter shui, intuitive healing, reflexology matter is before City Council. states, adding that Councillors and reiki. can request to “bump up” re- “All our products are plant based,” MONIKA IS REMINDING GARDENERS to A campaign has been launched to rally against view of the project to . Meulman says of her store. Her co- email a photo of their favourite item the redevelopment of the Campbell’s Soup The work calls for four driveways accessing the zy store is filled with shelves con- grown in their gardens to win a lands. site, a new entrance and the widening of Dwight taining bottles of different natural Sweet Olenka gift. Many Mimico residents are now reading the Ave., and for 285 new parking spaces. creams and lotions known for their fine print and are fuming mad at the “Increased traffic poses significant increased healing properties. ty and meet with youth, seniors, redevelopment of the historic site. risks for pedestrians and cyclists,” they noted. “Our naturopathic medicines are and local community groups to de- Residents are against the development of the “Heavy trucks arriving and departing and idling good for the mind and body,” she velop a strong web of programs, huge property, claiming it will drastically in- all day and night also presents an air-quality says. “It’s all plant based and more workshops, and information. crease noise, dust, truck traffic, affect their life- concern.” people are using them.” LEGS is hosting a contest that any- style and place area-residents and cyclists at They claim the developer’s “transportation im- She is also chair of the Lakeshore one can enter the first week of Oc- risk. pact study” assumes there will be minimal im- Environmental Garden Society tober. The campaign was launched by a group called pact on the community, but their study was (LEGS), which promotes food se- It is asking people growing things Residents Before Developers, who are circulat- conducted last February when pedestrian and curity and educate the public on indoors and outdoors to submit up ing online Mimico Development Alert notices, bicycle traffic was low. permaculture, organic and urban to three photos of their most inter- which they say are being sent to area politi- The matter is before City Council and the alert safe food growing practices. They esting fruit, vegetable or plant. A cians. can be accessed at https://act.newmode.net/ build community strength by offer- panel will judge to see who wins a So far more than 400 of the letters have been The Campbell’s plant, on Birmingham St., ing free plants and nature, wildlife Sweet Olenka’s Chocolate package. signed by area residents to voice their concerns. operated from 1931 to 2018 and was at one time restoration and park clean-ups. The top 50 photos will be posted The plan “calls for the site to house three ware- the area’s largest employer and vegetable They bring programs and wildlife online. Send photos to houses with 86 loading bays, comprising a ‘last purchaser. gardens to schools in our communi- www.legsetobicoke.ca. *Hot table *Deli *Empanada *Sandwich de miga

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The chicken is tasty and good, so is the Many Long Branch poutine, which we tried, and must say is residents are welcom- thick and cheesy with tasty curds, which ing a new bright-yel- they say comes from Quebec. low Waffle House They have a number of poutines avail- restaurant that recent- able including the Yardbird poutine, ly opened its doors in Classic poutine, veggie poutine. And the area. their Chicken and Waffles, for $19, More residents are comes with three buttermilk fried chick- en drums on a waffle with Lucky's ma- discovering the tasty ple sauce and maple syrup. waffles and assorted The eatery had a soft opening on August dishes and are check- 1 and Soumh says so far it has been very ing out the 3426 Lake encouraging for him and his staff. It did Shore Blvd. W., waf- JAN ARTHOR, WITH DAUGHTER,TESSAH MUNROE, own take them a long time to find the loca- fle house, near Thirti- The Waffle House, which is gaining fans. FORMER MONTREALER MARCUS SOUMH says area tion they eth St. residents have taken a liking to his Lucky’s wanted. “The people are friendly and have welcomed us to the area,” says Jan Chicken N’ Waffles. Photo by TOM GODFREY “I have trav- Arthor, who with daughter, Tessah Munroe, own the place. “It took us a elled a lot and year to find the place and we love it here.” Restauranteur Marcus Soumh is thankful eaten from a The venue is bright, clean and that Lucky’s Chicken N’ Waffles ended number of chick- has been fully renovated. It up in New Toronto after being refused a en waffle plac- has a number of seats for in- lease in a more expensive part of the com- es,” he explains. door dining. “Our waffles are full of fla- munity. “I know that peo- vour and taste,” says Arthor, “It worked out better for us,” Soumh says. ple liked it so I who brought the recipe from “The people are great and we get a lot thought why not.” her native Bahamas. “Our aim more walk-in traffic here.” Originally from Montreal, he says area resi- is to bring good, tasteful food The clean and newly-renovated restaurant dents have warmed up to his style of poulet. to the neighbourhood.” advertises the ‘best poutine and fried “The community has been great and the peo- Some of the waffle flavours chicken in the city.’ ple awesome,” Soumh says. “Most of the include; jalapeno, pizza, dou- “We sell the best Halal buttermilk fried people are very supportive and want to try ble chocolate, vegetarian, chicken in Toronto,” Soumh promises. our food.” shrimp or lobster. “Come ready to eat you won't be disap- Even other restaurants nearby, like Kitchen Other flavours are confetti, cake, red velvet, cinnamon, guava and straw- pointed.” on the Sixth have tweeted about the tastiness berry. And their style of chicken is catching on of Lucky’s chicken wings and other dishes. There are other dishes available; as cracked lobster, cracked shrimp, Halal as there are often many chicken-lovers “The food is great and I have told other chicken, lobster and shrimp waffle bowls. They also sell chicken wings, waiting outside the 2977 LakeShore Blvd. people to eat there,” says Nima. Lucky’s waffle cheese burger, Philly cheese steak and cracked chicken waffle burg- W. store as their orders are cooked. Chicken N’ Waffles is located at 2977 Lake er. The Waffle House can be reached at 647-679-7464 or by email Shore Blvd. W. Phone 416-252-9779. [email protected]. Changes The South Etobicoke News www.torontonewswire.com September 2020 9 Health and Wellness Money Matters

By ADRIANNE SZABO-PAYNE By RATTAN GANDHI

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By DAVE KOSONIC The restoration of this aircraft to airworthy flying The Lancaster bomber that was prominently dis- condition could take another decade at an estimated played near the waterfront of Toronto’s Coronation cost of $10 million, according to those involved in Park for 34-years may once again take to the skies the project. after a meticulous restoration is completed in B.C. Upon the completion, this Lancaster will join the The “Lanc,” as it was dubbed, was a heavy bomber only other two others still flying today, including and a popular draw for adults and school children one in Hamilton and another in England. from 1965 to 1999, when it was displayed near the Bruce Horne, a member of the B.C. museum, says grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition. the hope is to get the aircraft back in the skies again. The roar of its four powerful engines may even be Some of the restoration funding is being supported heard again if it makes some tribute flights over by the government and private donations. The THE LANCASTER FM104 IS STILL POPULAR TODAY and fea- Toronto in the future. But whether it will fly again technical aspects of the project are being handled by tured a long, unobstructed bomb bay which meant it remains up in the air. skilled volunteers who are in the process of inspect- could take the largest bombs and was one of the most heavily-used of the Second World War night bombers. Known as ‘Bomber FM104’, it was one of 430 Avro ing the aircraft’s 55,000 components and parts. Any missing pieces will be re-created to the exact speci- The ‘Lanc’ that sat on a pedestal on the grounds of the Lancasters assembled at the Malton Victory Aircraft Ex is now being restored at a B.C. Museum, whose fications. factory during the Second World War. After being members hope to make a flyover at Toronto one day. flown to England in 1945 the aircraft was not used The FM104 was housed at the Canadian Space and for missions because it arrived near the end of the Air Museum in Downsview Park until that facility war. closed. It was stored in a hangar at the Edenvale Later the FM104 returned to Canada and was uti- Aerodrome, near Barrie, at a cost of $25,000 a year lized by the Royal Canadian Air Force for maritime because Toronto had no storage space available. Despite some valiant efforts to keep the Lancaster patrols and search-and-rescue missions until being here, Toronto City Council decided to donate the retired in 1964. iconic aircraft to the museum, providing that the fa- After decades of uncertainity, the ‘Lanc’ has found a cility covered the $80,000 shipping costs. home at a not-for-profit British Columbia Aviation According to official Bomber Command statistics, a Museum, where it has been since 2018. Only 17 Avro Lancaster bombers in complete form total of 7,377 Lancasters were built at various remain in the world. Eight of these are in Canada mak- locations during the Second World War and nearly ing this aircraft a piece of Canadian aviation history. 4,000 of them were shot down or lost in battle. 10 The South Etobicoke News www.torontonewswire.com September 2020 Looking after yourself and others in the community GOOD FOOD MARKET OPEN only essential services, The Risk Together to SEPT. 11 - 13 COMMUNITY CLEAN-UP There will be four Zoom workshops EVERY WEDNESDAY from 4 like personal care, support Reduce COVID-19 DAYS. Please join the Lakeshore on breath work, strengthening p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Lake- or respite provided. For spread. Achieving Village BIA as they work to clean moves, meditations and shore Village Park. Get more call them at 416- community health and up the community. Cleaning encouragement. Wellness fresh fruits and vegetables 259-4207 or visit well-being together. 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put in place last June, in reason that I as a former -Serving Etobicoke since 2012 which staff committed to member of LSA manage- The Board of Directors for look at other nationalities ment team and a Black - selection of coffee pods! Lakeshore Arts is being for jobs and opportunities. woman (along with other K-cups, Nespresso compatible, accused of skirting around “We will work to ensure artists) simply cannot re- their anti-Black equity pol- main silent.” Caffitaly System icies in the recent hiring of She wrote “the culture of an executive director. silence equates to complic- -Starting at 55-cents a cup! The well-known arts pro- ity, and it has created a gram, in an open letter on dangerous and toxic envi- social media, said they are ronment for Black artists, 416-255-2368 engaging in an external community and non-profit consultant ‘who specializ- workers.” Free Zero to Landfill Coffeegalore.ca es in anti-oppression and “Your placement of Ash- anti-racism training.’ ley at the helm of your or- Pod Return Program 100 the East Mall, Unit 11. Open Daily. “This is the first of many WATSON’s HIRING is ganization is rooted in steps that will need to be being questioned. white supremacist culture,” for Customers! taken to help identify and the letter charged. “It is a eliminate white supremacy that racialized people at- vicious cycle that we have within Lakeshore Arts,” tain leadership positions in seen repeated ad nause- Etobicoke's Newest stated the August 31 letter our organization not only am.” signed off by the pro- part time, temporary or They accused the Arts Balloon Store! gram’s Board of Directors. entry level positions,” program of harbouring It all began after an urgent Morris wrote. racism. Best prices, Friendly, Fast Service! August 18 letter from Na- She complained that Wat- “Just as anti-Black racism tassia Morris, a former Op- son had previously held has been an insidious, so Bouquets, Arches, Decor erations Manager at other positions on the too your organization ac- Lakeshore Arts (LSA), that Board and was staff at tively evaluate and con- Delivery Available! was signed by six other Lakeshore Arts. front how you have Black artists. ‘Your placement of Wat- maintained systemic rac- They claim the recent ex- son, another white woman, ism and oppression,” the 416-255-8701 ecutive director’s position, as the new leader of LSA group said. The Board which was vacant, was ob- was a violent action to- [email protected] tained by Ashley Watson, wards the Black communi- said there is a “need to confront and dismantle NEW! Balloons Galore who is white, despite the ties that support you,” the 100 the East Mall, Unit 11. Open Daily! program’s anti-black and letter stated. “It is for this white supremacy in our reform policies that was organization.” 12 The South Etobicoke News www.torontonewswire.com September 2020