November 2015

Volume 15 Issue 64 Facebook: Councillor Paul Ainslie www.paulainslie.com Twitter: @cllrainslie

Dear Friends,

As we ready for the winter season please make your surroundings safe for the anticipated conditions, section 20 of this report offers suggested tips for severe weather. Also check on your neighbours who may need assistance. Being a good neighbor contributes to the wellbeing of the community increasing its quality of life. If you or your neighbours require assistance please contact my office at 416-396-7222, we can guide you to services.

Keeping road safety in mind, I am making available for pick up the City's "Please Slow Down" Signs at my constituency office located on the 2nd floor of the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Road. The signs were printed by Transportation Services who wanted to address the significant increase in pedestrian and cyclist collisions during the Fall season; they serve as an effective reminder that speed is a local issue, not all drivers will necessarily slow down. Please be continue to pay attention when crossing the road or when your children are playing outside. If you would like a sign please call my office 416-392-4008 to schedule a time for pick up.

I am pleased to announce that all the approvals for the Bickford Residence (Inn) renovations and extension are now complete and the project is moving forward. On Tuesday November 17, 2015, City of Toronto staff of the Economic Development and Culture Division will host a meeting to provide an overall update on the Guild Park and Gardens site. Further details are available in Section 6 of this report.

On Saturday October 24, 2015 I was pleased to be invited to speak at the Women and Poverty Conference by "We are for Women". The well attended session spoke on the important issue of poverty in our City and how it affects every facet of our lives.

This past week Toronto City Council pass the "Poverty Reduction Strategy". I encourage you to read it. We want a strong Toronto where no one is left behind. Our economy will prosper when our residents are prosperous.

City of Toronto Councillor Paul Ainslie Ward 43 – Scarborough East

------What's Inside ------1. Calendar 2. Seven Oaks Community 3. Curran Hall Community

4. Coronation and West Hill Community 5. Cedar Ridge Community & Cornell Community 6. Guildwood Village Community 7. Nominations open for Toronto Sports Hall of Honour Awards 8. Fraudchat: Protecting yourself online 9. Scouts Canada 10. Number of employers creating youth jobs triples through City’s Partnership to Advance Youth Employment 11. Taxi Fares reduced a $1 12. St. Lawrence Market presents Evening at the Market with chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk 13. City of Toronto working on a Tree Planting Strategy 14. Our Toronto Police Services (TPS) 15. City Council Highlights and Budget 2016 Public Meeting 16. Be a flu fighter: Toronto Public Health launches free flu vaccine clinics 17. Toronto Hydro Quick Facts – Severe Weather – Power Outages 18. TTC Customer Town Hall 19. Property Tax Assessments MPAC 20. November Flag Raisings 21. Frozen Water Pipes – What you need to Know 22. Rouge Valley Centenary hospital 23. 2015 Climate March - Sunday, November 29! 24. Toronto's new Poet Laureate 25. Metrolinx Public Access Teleconference – Register 26. If I Ruled - Youth Conference 27. Quote of the Month 28. Websites for Community Use 29. E-News Policy and Contact Information

------1. Calendar ------November 2, 2015 - Mohamed Fahmy at Toronto Reference Library November 3, 2015 - Toronto City Council Meeting 10 November 3, 2015 - Coronation Community Association of West Hill November 3, 2015 - Guild Renaissance Group Meeting November 4, 2015 - Toronto City Council Meeting 10 November 8, 2015 - Remembrance Day 2015 Ceremonies Scarborough Civic Centre November 9, 2015 - Government Management Committee November 10, 2015 - Scarborough Community Council November 10, 2015 - Guild Park and Gardens Resource Group Meeting November 10, 2015 - Guildwood Community Association Meeting November 11, 2015 - Remembrance Day November 11, 2015 - Remembrance Day: Kingston Road Cenotaph (Kingston and Danforth) (11am) November 11, 2015 - Remembrance Day: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 - 45 Lawson Rd (1:30 pm) November 12, 2015 - Public Works Committee: Presentation Standard of Care - Safe Drinking Water Act November 12, 2015 - Community Police Liaison Committee Meeting (CPLC) November 13, 2015 - CPLC - Family Skate Day – Heron Park C.C. 12 pm – 2 pm

November 14, 2015 - KGO Adult Literacy Program - Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser Kennedy Bowl 7:00 pm November 15, 2015 - Start of Annual Police Toy Drive Starts November 15, 2015 – Santa Clause Parade November 16, 2015 - AGM - Curran Hall Community Association Meeting November 19, 2015 - 55th Annual Scarborough District Volunteer Recognition Event November 19, 2015 - Final Information Centre - Highland Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Management Royal Canadian Legion - 45 Lawson Rd. November 20, 2015 – Welcome, Professor Bruce Kidd, 10th Principal University of Toronto Scarborough November 23, 2015 – Toronto Public Library Board Meeting November 24, 2015 - Annual Christmas Gala of Children’s Breakfast Clubs November 24, 2015 - Federation of Ontario Public Libraries November 25, 2015 - Federation of Ontario Public Libraries November 26, 2015 - Toronto Hydro Corporation Board of Directors Meeting November 27, 2015 – Toronto Region Conservation Authority November 27, 2015 - Federation of Ontario Public Libraries Board Meeting December 1, 2015 – City of Toronto Executive Committee Meeting December 2, 2015 - Scarborough Civic Centre Tree Lighting

City and Community Events

The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair - November 6 to 15, 2015

Santa Claus Parade Sunday, November 15, 2015

November 13, 2015 - CPLC - Family Skate Day – Heron Park C.C.: 292 Manse Rd, 12 pm – 2 pm November 14, 2015 - KGO Adult Literacy Program - Bowl-a-thon Fundraiser Kennedy Bowl, 2300 Lawrece Ave. E. 7:00 pm

November 15, 2015 - Start of Annual Police Toy Drive. Drop off new toys 43 Division 4331 Lawrence Ave. November 16, 2015 - AGM - Curran Hall Community Association Meeting Curran Hall CC: 277 Orton Park Road 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. November 17, 2015 Community Meeting Guild Park and Gardens Site Update Church of the Holy Trinity Guildwood 85 Livingston Road 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm

November 19, 2015 - Final Information Centre - Highland Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Management Royal Canadian Legion - 45 Lawson Rd. 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm

December 2, 2015 - Scarborough Civic Centre Tree Lighting. 150 Borough Drive in Square 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Photo with Santa (bring a camera) Free refreshments Free arts and crafts for kids, Story Time Free ice skating (weather permitting) Link to Flyer December 3, 2015 - Community Meeting: Planning of Heather Heights Walkway and Playground Curran Hall Community Centre: 277 Orton Park Road 7:00 pm

December 12, 2015 - Great Guildwood Candy Cane Hunt

Guild Park and Gardens 201 Guildwood Pkwy 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Please bring a non-perishable food donation for the West Hill Food Bank

December 16, 2015 - Guild Park and Gardens Community Art Programming Consultation 65 Livingston Road, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

January 9th, 2016 Councillor Paul Ainslie Annual New Year Levee Cedar Ridge Creative Centre: 225 Confederation Drive 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

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------2. Seven Oaks Community ------

Transportation Services Traffic Study Westbound Left-Turn Priority Feature: Ellesmere Road at Neilson Road (PX901) Information Link

Transportation Services has completed a review and concluded that a westbound left-turn priority feature is not justified at the subject intersection, at this time.

Currently, the eastbound left-turn priority feature is callable by setback detector loop 6:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday to Sunday. The southbound left-turn priority feature is callable by setback detector loop 3:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., Monday to Friday. There are no left-turn priority features for westbound and northbound vehicles.

To identify existing conditions, westbound left-turn queue and delay studies were conducted during the morning peak, off peak, and afternoon peak traffic periods. The results of the studies confirmed that during these traffic periods, no vehicles experienced any cycle delays when completing westbound left- turns. During our review, we noted that the eastbound through traffic movements are moderate and provided plenty of available gaps for the westbound left-turns.

An intersection left-turn phase analysis was also undertaken to determine the need for a westbound left-turn priority feature. The results of the analysis indicate that a westbound left-turn priority feature is not justified during the morning peak, off peak, and afternoon peak periods.

If you have any comments on this report please contact my office 416-396-7222.

Scouting has never been more active in 7 Oaks... !st Centenary is quietly meeting at our area schools, training new adult leaders and showing our youth the important of OUT in ScOUTing outdoors!

But we can still grow! Parents everywhere across Canada have seen the importance of reducing screen time and encouraging cooperative play with their youngsters. Scouting fits the bill perfectly!

Medical professionals have warned about obesity. Scouting trims that package neatly!

Business leaders are concerned that the youth of today will not be adequately trained for the demands of tomorrow. Scouts Canada with the funding of major corporations has introduced STEP - the first programme of its kind that shows girls and boys the fun of science and engineering in a play setting. Check it out!

We meet Wednesdays at St Edmund Campion and Highcastle PS. Times and age groups vary so give us a call at 416-724-9215 and explore what Scouts can do for your boy or girl, ages 5 to 26!!

Special Notice. IF you were an adult leader in Scouting ANYWHERE in the world, bring us a badge, hat pin, lapel pin or any other marker and we have a SPECIAL SURPRISE AWARD for you!! Ask for Scouter Doug

Venturers is a part of Scouts Canada! For youth ages 14-17, we meet weekly and plan our Service and OUTDOOR adventures. The goal of Venturers is to encourage youth to plan their own adventures, with some adult guidance or advice. There is a Big World out there and we mean to embrace it!

Some Venturer Companies are hiking the Bruce Trail - canoeing Algonquin Park - learning vocational skills such as EMS with advanced First Aid. We help younger kids too and earn required community service hours to help us while at high school. We visit area businesses and learn about new careers. We are involved.

Contact Doug Ruggles, Venturer Advisor at 416-724-9215 for information on becoming a Venturer here in 7 Oaks. Or visit www. scouts. ca and click on Venturers. Join us - our motto is CHALLENGE. Fit us in to your young busy life - it is truly worth it!

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------3. Curran Hall Community ------http://www.curranhall.ca/

The Curran Hall Community Association will be hosting their Annual General Meeting on November 16, 2015 as Curran Hall CC: 277 Orton Park Road 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. If you're interested in participating in your community, this is a great opportunity for you to get involved!

Follow up Community Meeting: Planning of Heather Heights Walkway and Playground December 3rd – 7:00 PM at Curran hall Community Centre. On July 10, 2016 many residents joined me and staff at Heather Heights Park to discuss options for the playground equipment upgrade and new walkway leading to Ellesmere Road and Orton Park Road.

The purpose of the walkway is to address a petition from area residents to safely reach public transit at Ellesmere and Orton Park Road. Residents made several suggestion which were documented by staff, residents were also encouraged to continue to share additional information with City Staff.

After speaking with several residents and collecting information we are ready to have a second meeting to confirm both the playground and walkway location and design. During the July meeting a suggestion

to move the park further south was made, since then City Staff have concluded that the surrounding neighbours would prefer that the playground location be maintained in its current location.

The proposed path with lighting is included in 2016 Capital Budget submission to be approved by Council. We are proceeding with design for that additional scope of work this year as well with the playground replacement.

To Register for Programs: (You need to have Client Number and Family Number) Touch Tone Registration (TTR) 416-338-0000 Operator Assisted Registration – 416-338-4386 Online Registration: https://efun.toronto.ca/torontofun/Start/Start.asp In Person - Curran Hall Community Centre - 277 Orton Park Rd.

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------4. Coronation and West Hill Community ------http://www.coronationca.com/

Poplar Road Sidewalk Complete City Staff have advised that the work related to the Poplar Road sidewalk installation is now complete. The sidewalk installation was initiated by a request made by the Coronation and West Hill Community Association.

Transportation Services Traffic Study Request for an All-Way Stop Control: Coronation Drive at Rowallan Drive Information Link Transportation Services have completed a review and have concluded that the installation of an All-Way Stop Control is not justified at the subject intersection at this time.

Currently, northbound traffic on Rowallan Drive is required to stop at Coronation Drive. Coronation Drive is classified as a collector road with a regulatory speed limit of 40 km/h. Rowallan Drive is classified as a local road with a regulatory speed limit of 50 km/h.

To assess existing traffic conditions, Transportation Services Staff conducted an All-Way Stop Control study and collected intersection collision statistics.

The results of the study indicate that the existing traffic control at the intersection of Coronation Drive at Rowallan Drive is providing a safe pedestrian and motorist environment. Therefore, we are unable to recommend the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at this time.

The details of our All-Way Stop Control study and a five-year review of the Toronto Police Service collision records are outlined in the attached technical summary. If you would like to comment on this report please contact my office at 416-396-7222.

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------5. Cedar Ridge Community & Cornell Community ------Cedar Ridge Creative Centre 225 Confederation Drive (two streets south of Lawrence Ave. E, off of Scarborough Golf Club Rd.) To register or for information: 416-396-4026 or [email protected] Female Only Swim is a Success! The program at Cedarbrae was very popular. The program continues to grow and will remain as long as you continue to attend. This Fall we are adding an Aquafit "corner" and will continue to encourage learning in the drop-in lesson format. This is a great exercise for all ages.

Scarborough Female only programs this Fall:

Cedarbrae CI Mondays 6-8PM

Leisure Swim (DROP- Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Tuesdays 9:30-11:30AM IN) Lester B. Pearson CI Saturdays 1:45-3:30PM

Wexford CI Saturdays 4:15-6:15PM

Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Tuesdays/Thursdays 9:30-11:30AM

Lane Swim (DROP-IN) Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Thursdays 3-4:30PM

Wexford Thursdays 7:30-8:30PM

Cedarbrae Youth Hub 3:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. on recurring dates listed below

What are you doing after school? This free program is for students aged 13-19, including youth who are new to Canada. Need help with homework? Trained volunteer tutors are available to help with Math, Science, English and French. Laptops are available for research and homework. PS4, Xbox One with Kinect, and other games are also available to play. Monday-Friday 3:30-7:00pm in the Teen Room.

Categories: http://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Entt=RDMEVT15832&R=EVT15832 Teen, ESL & Newcomer Programs, Homework Help Leadership & After School

Upcoming Dates: Fri Nov 06 Mon Nov 09 Tue Nov 10 Wed Nov 11 Thu Nov 12 Fri Nov 13

Family Storytime: 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. on recurring dates listed below 30 mins. Saturday morning at 11 for a program of stories, songs, rhymes and occasional crafts. No registration required. Categories: Pre-School Children Reading Programs & Storytimes Upcoming Dates: Sat Nov 07 Sat Nov 14 Sat Nov 21 Sat Nov 28 Sat Dec 05 Sat Dec 12 Sat Dec 19 Sat Dec 26

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------6. Guildwood Village Community ------www.guildwood.on.ca

Community Information Meeting for the Guild Park and Gardens Tuesday November 17, 2015 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Church of The Holy Trinity Guildwood, 85 Livingston Road View Flyer – Residents of Guildwood will receive this flyer in their mailbox (please note if you do not accept ADmail – No flyers will not be delivered by Canada Post)

Please join City of Toronto staff of the Economic Development and Culture Division and representatives from the Dynamic Entertainment Group for an overall update on the Guild Park and Gardens site. You are encouraged to attend to receive information on the Bickford Residence renovations and extension, the Cultural Precinct area that surrounds Building 191 which will house City art programming, and the work taking place within the scope of the Park master/management plan including the work currently underway. All project approvals are in place, and this is your opportunity to learn about the exciting plans.

A new restaurant and banquet/event centre will be housed at the former Guild Inn site with a series of capital improvements to the original Bickford Residence. The project will restore both the original building's exterior and interior, preserving the heritage attributes in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act.

When completed the Bickford Residence will have four separate event spaces, a restaurant, patio and meeting spaces featuring floor to ceiling windows to capture the view of the surrounding grounds.

Guild Park and Gardens is open for events and will continue to be open during the construction.

Earlier this year a Monument Walk was installed at the west end of the property encouraging visitors to view a number of monuments and take in the park’s natural beauty.

Meeting Agenda 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm - Introduction and City Update on improvement plans 7:15 pm – 7:30 pm - Update from Dynamic Entertainment Group 7:30 pm – 7:40 pm - Update on renovation of building 191 and cultural precinct 7:40 pm – 7:50 pm - Update on City Cultural Programing 7:50 pm – 8:00 pm - Update on Park Master and Management Plan 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm - Question and Answer opportunity

Stanley Barracks Gates The Stanley Barrack Gates welcome visitor into Guildwood as they enter off of Kingston Road and Guildwood Parkway. The gates have been in need of repair. I have been working on this project for some time and can now advise that they will be repaired in 2016 -2017. This project was approved as part of the Canada 150 federal grant program, which means it must be completed by March 31, 2017. The repaired could cost up to $200k.

Should we place artifact in public locations within the community I have been asked a number of times by community groups if some of the stone artifacts/works not being displayed in the Guild Park and Gardens could be displayed in outdoor public spaces in the Guildwood Community. City Staff have advised that there is a significant amount of surplus stone stored. With proper planning, some of the stone could be made available for placement. The cost to move the stone and create foundations as required will be considered. Further discussion will take place with the community groups.

Art Programming Community Consultation As part of the revitalization of Guild Park and Gardens including the renovations of Building 191 as an art & cultural centre. You will be invited to attend and share your ideas and suggestions for what type of Art Programming the community will participate in.

The public consultation will take place on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 - 7:00 p.m. at Chartwell Guildwood Retirement Residence, 65 Livingston Road. An invitation will be delivered to your mail box at the beginning of next month.

Guild Park and Gardens Resource Group

Is continuing to meet. Lead by the City Parks Forestry and Recreation Division the meetings are attending by several City Divisions, TRCA, Guild Renaissance Group, Guildwood Village Community Association, Friends of Guild Park and Gardens and myself. The purpose of this committee is to discuss the overall projects taking place on the Guild Park and Gardens site including: paths and trails, access to the lake, the TRCA work, park monuments, onsite building renovations and improvements, park events, Forestry and all the aspects of the site. Our next meeting is scheduled to take place the first week of November.

Events at Guild Park and Gardens Continue Last month the Monument Walk was opened with a great number of residents attending, the addition to the park is lovely and worth a visit.

The Halloween Haunt was also a great success with many community Children attending to show off their costumes and have some fun.

I am proud to sponsor the Guildwood Village Community Association Annual Candy Cane Hunt scheduled for Saturday December 12. The Friends of Guild Park and Gardens will also host their annual Tree Lighting event.

The Park is continuing to permit out wedding photography as well as filming. A music video was filmed onsite this last month.

Transportation Services Report No Exit Sign Review: Burnage Court at Toynbee Trail Information Link

Transportation Services have completed a review and concluded that the installation of a No Exit sign at the above location is justified.

Burnage Court is a cul-de-sac consisting of single residential dwellings. Burnage Court is not a through road and is only accessible to and from Toynbee Trail.

Based on our review, the installation of a No Exit sign at the intersection of Burnage Court and Toynbee Trail will warn motorists that Burnage Court is not a through road. The sign is intended to divert through traffic, and to prevent unnecessary and potentially unsafe backtracking manoeuvres.

As a result of our findings, a service request was initiated for Signs and Markings, Scarborough District to install the appropriate sign to warn motorists that Burnage Court is not a through road. The sign will be installed as soon as scheduling permits.

Should you have any questions or comments regarding our review, please call Allan Burrows, Supervisor, Traffic Operations, at 416-396-7147.

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------7. Nominations open until November 17, 2015! for Toronto Sports Hall of Honour Awards ------

Celebrate Toronto's best in sport! Toronto Sports Hall of Honour nominations open until Nov 17 www.toronto.ca/sportshallofhonour

View Flyer The City of Toronto is accepting nominations for the first annual Toronto Sports Hall of Honour Awards. The awards are a legacy initiative of Toronto's Host City Showcase Program for this year's Pan Am and Parapan Am Games.

“This year, we have seen how sport can bring the city together in celebration. We want to recognize and celebrate people and groups for their sport contributions and accomplishments in Toronto. The Toronto Sports Hall of Honour welcomes nominations from all levels of sport and ability," said Mayor John Tory.

The Toronto Sports Hall of Honour Awards categories include:  Athlete of the Year (female, male, female with disability, male with disability) (based on 2014 accomplishments)  Team of the Year (based on 2014 accomplishments)  Coach of the Year (based on 2014 accomplishments)  Builder  Lifetime Achievement  Sport Legend (a maximum of five Sport Legends will be inducted in the inaugural year)  Spirit of Sport

More information and nomination forms are available at: http://toronto.ca/sportshallofhonour

The deadline for submissions is 6 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17.

The inaugural awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.

Back to what's inside ------8. Fraudchat: Protecting Yourself Online ------

Report Financial Crimes 416-808-7300

Cyber Security aims to reduce the number of Canadians falling victim to cybercrime by creating awareness, sharing prevention tips and creating informed internet users. #Fraudchat is a bi-weekly Twitter chat that takes place on a Thursday from 1 p.m., to 2 p.m., EST on Twitter. Launched in November 2012, this program seeks to educate and exchange ideas with the public about financial crimes and fraud.

The moderators for this program are Detective Gail Regan @reganfcu of TPS Financial Crimes and members of the Financial Services Commission of Ontario, @FSCOTweets. For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

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------9. Scouts Canada ------

Venturers is a part of Scouts Canada. For youth ages 14-17, we meet weekly and plan our Service and OUTDOOR adventures. The goal of Venturers is to encourage youth to plan their own adventures, with some adult guidance or advice. There is a Big World out there and we mean to embrace it!

Some Venturer Companies are hiking the Bruce Trail - canoeing Algonquin Park - learning vocational skills such as EMS with advanced First Aid. We help younger kids too and earn required community service hours to help us while at high school. We visit area businesses and learn about new careers. We are involved.

Contact Doug Ruggles, Venturer Advisor at 416-724-9215 for information on becoming a Venturer here in 7 Oaks. Or visit www. scouts. ca and click on Venturers. Join us - our motto is CHALLENGE. Fit us in to your young busy life - it is truly worth it!

Scouting has never been more active in 7 Oaks...are quietly meeting at our area schools, training new adult leaders and showing our youth the important of OUT in ScOUTing outdoors!

But we can still grow! Parents everywhere across Canada have seen the importance of reducing screen time and encouraging cooperative play with their youngsters. Scouting fits the bill perfectly!

Medical professionals have warned about obesity. Scouting trims that package neatly!

Business leaders are concerned that the youth of today will not be adequately trained for the demands of tomorrow. Scouts Canada with the funding of major corporations has introduced STEP - the first programme of its kind that shows girls and boys the fun of science and engineering in a play setting. Check it out!

We meet Wednesdays at St Edmund Campion and Highcastle PS. Times and age groups vary so give us a call at 416-724-9215 and explore that Scouts can do for your boy or girl, ages 5 to 26!!

Special Notice. IF you were an adult leader in Scouting ANYWHERE in the world, bring us a badge, hat pin, lapel pin or any other marker and we have a SPECIAL SURPRISE AWARD for you!! Ask for Scouter Doug.

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------10. Number of Employers Creating Youth Jobs Triples Through City’s Partnership to Advance Youth Employment ------

To date, 129 employers are involved in the program, with 801 young people being hired this year.

A challenge was put out to the private sector to help tackle the very important issue of youth unemployment in Toronto, many business committed to hire and train youth through our PAYE program.

The PAYE program is a joint initiative between private sector employers and the City of Toronto that is successfully connecting youth 18 to 29 years of age from diverse neighbourhoods to job opportunities with some of the city's top employers. At PAYE, unemployed youth are provided with individual guidance and coaching, and are connected to City and community-based services and supports. Qualified candidates are screened and matched to employment opportunities and connect face-to-face with hiring employers. More information about the PAYE program is available at http://www.toronto.ca/paye Back to what's inside

------11. Toronto Taxi Fares To Be Reduced Beginning November 1 ------

Beginning November 1, the base fare to enter a taxicab will be $3.25. This $1 decrease was approved by Toronto City Council at its September meeting.

Although some meters may not reflect the reduction right away, taxicabs must charge this reduced rate to passengers starting November 1.

In addition to the reduction in fares for taxicabs, the City is issuing 100 new Toronto Taxicab Licences (TTLs) to drivers on the waiting list. Toronto Taxicab Licences are owner-operated and wheelchair accessible.

Transportation within the city is an important issue. At the direction of City Council, Municipal Licensing and Standards' staff are researching and developing regulations for all ground transportation service providers including taxis, limousines and other vehicles for hire and will report back to Council in spring of 2016 on the findings. Meeting the City's objectives for accessibility standards will also be part of this report.

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------12. St. Lawrence Market presents Evening at the Market with Chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk ------

On Thursday, November 12 from 7 to 10 p.m., St. Lawrence Market will welcome guests for "Evening at the Market," an exclusive culinary experience in support of FoodShare Toronto. Highlighting the unique offerings from merchants of the Market, event attendees will be treated to great food, drinks and live entertainment.

Tickets for Evening at the Market are still on sale and can be purchased online through www.stlawrencemarket.com, in person at the St. Lawrence Market administrative office (105 The Esplanade), and through the merchants of the St. Lawrence Market, South Market. Tickets are $75 (including taxes and fees) and include all food and drinks for the event.

During Evening at the Market, the historic South Market building will be the stage for premium live entertainment including aerial performances from Zero Gravity Circus, jazz from the Yonge Kings and cooking demonstrations from celebrity chefs Lynn Crawford and Lora Kirk.

Event attendees will enjoy specialties including flaming saganaki, oysters shucked by Guinness World Record holder Patrick McMurray @ShuckerPaddy, Baci chocolates handmade on-site by Chef Christian Pritchard of Aurora Importing and more.

Evening at the Market supports its charitable partner, FoodShare Toronto, through proceeds from ticket sales and the event's silent auction. FoodShare's mission is to deliver healthy food and build food literacy in Toronto communities.

This event is made possible through the generous support of Evening at the Market partners: George Brown College Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts, Amsterdam Brewery, Union Wines and FoodShare Toronto.

St. Lawrence Market is a renowned international food market featuring 120 merchants, vendors and farmers, offering the freshest produce, meats and specialty items. Serving residents of Toronto and international visitors since 1803, the Market is regularly recognized as one of Toronto's most popular destinations, and was ranked the number one food market in the world by National Geographic. The St. Lawrence Market Complex is comprised of St. Lawrence Hall, the South Market and the North Market – now in its temporary home at 125 The Esplanade. For information on the St. Lawrence Market Complex visit http://www.stlawrencemarket.com, like us on Facebook /StLawrenceMarket, or follow us on Twitter @StLawrenceMkt and Instagram @StLawrenceMarket.

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------13. City of Toronto working on a Tree Planting Strategy ------The City of Toronto's Parks, Forestry and Recreation division, in consultation with Toronto Water, Transportation Services, City Planning and Economic Development and Culture, will develop a Tree Planting Strategy to inspire action to reach the City's target of 40 per cent tree canopy cover over the next 30 to 40 years. The development of the strategy will also involve consultation with residents, the public, internal and external stakeholders and community partners.

Toronto currently has 26.6 per to 28 per cent tree canopy cover, representing 10.2 million trees. About 40 per cent of these trees are on City lands, with the remaining 60 per cent on private lands. The City will work with community stakeholders to develop a planting strategy that focuses on increasing tree planting and stewardship on private lands.

The public is invited to provide input through an online survey at http://bit.ly/1GIWkLr or by attending one of the upcoming public meetings:  Monday, November 16, Scarborough Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 150 Borough Dr., 6:30 to 9 p.m.  Tuesday, November 17, Etobicoke Civic Centre, Council Chamber, 399 The West Mall, 6:30 to 9 p.m.  Monday, November 30, Toronto City Hall, Committee Room 2, 100 Queen St. W., 6:30 to 9 p.m. More information about the Tree Planting Strategy is available at http://ow.ly/UibNp.

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------14. Our Toronto Police Services (TPS) ------

In May 2015, the Toronto Police Service began a pilot project on the use of body-worn cameras. Approximately 100 frontline officers are wearing the cameras while performing their regular duties. The project will conclude in March 2016.

The Service is asking for feedback from community members who have interacted with officers wearing body-worn cameras. This will provide a valuable perspective.

Between October 2015 and March 2016, survey packages will be mailed to randomly selected community members who have had contact with an officer wearing a body-worn camera. The package includes a one-page survey and a business reply envelope. The feedback received through these surveys will greatly assist the Service with the evaluation process.

Please download the Toronto Police Service Mobile App for iOS or Android. For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

TPS unveils online crime-mapping tool

A Toronto crime-mapping tool is now available.

The TPS Maps and Data Portal has been designed to provide mapping and crime information in an interactive tool that allows users to view a map of the city, showing one or all major crime indicators for each week. There are also separate map showing all shootings and homicides.

Please note that the crime maps do not show exact locations of the occurrences. To protect privacy, these pinpoint locations are randomized to offset the exact location of the offence and no personal information is included. We have included hyperlinks to local Divisions and Crime Stoppers as a quick reference so the public can help solve these crimes.

Moving forward, the portal will also include other geospatial information, statistical requests, story maps of events and allow for links to news releases.

Updates will be sent publicly via Twitter (@TPS_Maps_Stats). For more news, visit TPSnews.ca.

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------15. Council Highlights ------NOTICE OF MEETING 2016 TAX SUPPORTED BUDGET LAUNCH DECEMBER 15, 2015

Notice is given for the following special meeting related to the 2016 Tax Supported Operating and Capital Budget:

Date: December 15, 2015 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Committee Room 1 Toronto City Hall, 2nd Floor 100 Queen Street West

The public presentations on the 2016 Tax Supported Budgets will be heard at the Budget Committee meetings scheduled for January 12, 13 and 14, 2016.

For further information or assistance, please contact Jennifer Forkes, Committee Administrator at (416) 392-4666 or e-mail at [email protected].

URL: http://app.toronto.ca/tmmis/decisionBodyProfile.do?function=doPrepare&meetingId=11013

Council Highlights Toronto City Council meeting of September 30 and October 1 and 2, 2015

Council Highlights is an informal summary of decisions made by Toronto City Council. The City Clerk provides the formal documentation at http://www.toronto.ca/council.

Taxis, limos and Uber Council voted to ask staff to report in 2016 on a way to equitably regulate all providers of ground transportation – including taxis, limousines and Uber vehicles – and to begin consulting on regulations that will ensure a "level playing field" for providers and take into account the City of Toronto's accessibility objectives. In addition, Council voted to reduce the starting fare of licensed taxis from $4.25 to $3.25 effective November 1.

Resettlement of Syrian refugees Council approved a detailed proposal for a Syrian refugee resettlement program in Toronto and asked Mayor Tory to send a letter to the Prime Minister requesting funding assistance for the program in areas such as affordable housing, social assistance and child care. This resettlement initiative is consistent with the Toronto Newcomer Strategy adopted in 2013, which recognizes the City's role in the successful settlement/integration of immigrants and refugees in Toronto.

Review of City of Toronto Act Council approved amendments that the City will propose to the province of Ontario for consideration as part of the province's current review of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. The City's submission will also

include a series of comments from Council involving the Municipal Elections Act on matters such as ranked-choice (also known as ranked-ballot) voting, ward boundaries and candidate spending limits in municipal elections.

Rehabilitation of the Gardiner Expressway Council approved a plan for the rehabilitation of the Gardiner Expressway from end to end. Council authorized staff to proceed with an alternative financing and procurement/P3 approach, including a request for proposals (RFP) – subject to the federal government approving funding to cover one-third of capital construction costs that are eligible for federal funding. In addition, Council supported arranging for a third-party review of the proposed financial calculations ("value-for-money analysis") for the project. The Gardiner Expressway has been in service for almost 60 years and the concrete deck on the elevated section is near the end of its design life.

Closing the housing gap Council agreed to urge federal election candidates in Toronto ridings to commit to action on city housing issues. Council wants the federal government to "close the housing gap" by covering one-third of Toronto Community Housing's 10-year capital repair needs, creating a long-term affordable housing strategy, reversing the withdrawal of funds from non-profit and co-operative housing, and reinvesting those funds back into social housing to meet the needs of low- and moderate-income Canadians.

Standards for emergency shelters Council approved an updated version of the Toronto Shelter Standards. The document, produced with extensive stakeholder involvement, provides expectations for service delivery that will help the City establish consistency in its delivery of shelter services that are client-centred and respectful of client diversity. The City's homeless shelter system consists of about 4,000 shelter beds funded by the City at 59 locations across Toronto.

Review of Paramedic Services Council called for a consultation process involving the union and paramedics as well as other front-line staff addressing Toronto Paramedic Services' five-year plan and efforts to improve employee engagement and morale. A related report says management anticipates that recent increases to staffing and improvements to equipment, technology, communications and infrastructure, as proposed in the five-year plan, will continue to improve workplace conditions, employee engagement and the morale of frontline staff.

Green spaces for healthy city living Council adopted recommendations from the Board of Health in support of providing plentiful, diverse, well-maintained green spaces as important features of a healthy city. Presented under the title Green City: Why Nature Matters to Health, the board's recommendations address matters such as Toronto's tree canopy, school green spaces/sports facilities, and investment in green spaces in the City's designated neighbourhood improvement areas.

Increased fines for parking infractions Council authorized increased fines for vehicle parking and stopping infractions as part of the City's efforts to manage and reduce traffic congestion. The new fine amounts include substantial increases – set at $150 instead of the current $60 – for stopping illegally on sidewalks, in transit areas or too close

to intersections, and for parking in live lanes of traffic. Fines for no-parking offences (expired pay-and- display receipt) are increasing from $40 to $50.

Pay-and-display parking Council approved changes to hourly rates and hours of operation for on-street parking at certain locations that have pay-and-display parking machines. The changes, which follow a Toronto Parking Authority review of the on-street parking program, will align hours of operation more closely with periods of higher parking demand at the designated locations. Council adopted an amendment to the agenda item to address the matter of musicians unloading equipment at music venues on streets affected by the parking-fee changes.

Red-light cameras Staff received Council's authorization to finalize a contract with the company chosen in a formal bid process to supply, install, operate, maintain and eventually remove red-light camera systems at selected Toronto intersections for the five-year period from 2017 to 2021. The current phase of the red-light camera program runs to the end of 2016. Red-light camera operations have been found to reduce the frequency of red-light running and the severity of collisions.

Progress on shared internal services Council authorized proceeding with the implementation of shared services for learning/training, insurance, procurement and information technology as part of a shared services project involving City divisions, agencies and corporations. Begun in 2014, the project aims to reduce duplication and costs.

Food services at City Hall Council supported establishing an advisory committee composed of members of the public with experience in the food industry to explore having a social enterprise food service provide food services in Toronto City Hall. The current lease with City Hall's Café on the Square restaurant will be extended beyond the current expiry date of December 31 until the City has a new agreement in place for food services at City Hall. Council decided to defer pursuing the idea of a restaurant development for Nathan Phillips Square.

Public access to private pools A motion asking staff to look into the possibility of pursuing agreements with condominium boards for public use of their swimming facilities received Council's support. The motion noted that some condominium buildings have pools with entrances that would enable members of the public to access the pool without entering other private space. As envisioned, this initiative would enhance year-round swimming instruction across Toronto by making the participating condo boards recreation partners with the City.

Maple Leaf Forever tree projects Council directed staff to give the Toronto Archives complete documentation, including digital photographs, of all Maple Leaf Forever Tree projects. A total of 65 individual projects, 153 unique designs and 4,025 individual items were produced from the wood of the Maple Leaf Forever Tree. The tree, a silver maple at 62 Laing St. that is believed to have been the inspiration for Alexander Muir's song Maple Leaf Forever, was felled by a storm in 2013.

Photo Laureate for Toronto

Council approved the terms of reference for a Photo Laureate. An appointment to the new, honorary position is expected in 2016. Similar to the Poet Laureate, who is the City's official champion of poetry and literary arts, the Photo Laureate will be the City's official champion of photography and visual culture. A panel will be convened to nominate a candidate every three years, as is done with the Poet Laureate.

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------16. Be a flu fighter: Toronto Public Health launches free Flu Vaccine Clinics ------

Help fight the flu and reduce your risk of getting influenza by attending one of Toronto Public Health's free flu vaccine clinics from October 28 to November 30 at nine locations across the city. The flu vaccine is also available in doctor's offices and more than 450 Toronto pharmacies.

Influenza, also known as the flu, can spread to others before symptoms even appear. Typical symptoms include sudden onset of high fever, chills, sore throat, cough and muscle aches. Other common symptoms include headache, loss of appetite, feeling tired and runny nose. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea may occur, especially in children.

Every year, millions of Canadians are infected by the flu and more than 12,200 are hospitalized. While most people will recover within a week to 10 days, the flu can make pre-existing medical conditions such as asthma and heart disease worse, and can develop into more serious health problems such as pneumonia, and rarely death.

The following groups of people are known to be at higher risk for developing complications from influenza and should be sure to get the flu vaccine each year: people with chronic health conditions, residents of nursing homes and other chronic care facilities, people 65 years of age and older, children six months to five years old, healthy pregnant women and Aboriginal Peoples.

In addition to getting the annual influenza vaccine, Toronto Public Health recommends:  cleaning hands frequently  sneezing and coughing into sleeve, if no tissue is available  avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth with unclean hands, and  staying home when sick.

The flu vaccine is free for people six months and older who live, work or attend school in Ontario. For the full flu vaccination clinic schedule, please call 416-338-7600 or visit http://bit.ly/1FwZ8rs. Individuals can also book an appointment online at tphbookings.ca and find information by following our Twitter account @TOPublicHealth and #FluFighter.

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------17. Toronto Hydro Quick Facts – Severe Weather – Power Outages ------

Customers should make sure their cell phones are charged, and should be checking their emergency preparedness kits – and if they don't have one, now is a good time to think about putting one together. QUICK FACTS  Residents are asked to call 416-542-8000 (press 1) if they see wires that are on a tree or wires that have been knocked down.  Residents should stay at least 10 metres away from a downed powerline– about the length of a school bus  Toronto Hydro's emergency preparedness guide can be found at torontohydro.com/emergencykit This guide is available in six different languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Somali, Tamil and Urdu DIY Savings Booklet link With storm season approaching, we are making it easier to be prepared. Our new and improved power outage map provides timely status updates as well as the ability to search outages by address. Energy Saving - Fall Maintenance Preparation Energy Checklist - Shop & Save! In-Store Coupon Event - Advantages of LED Lighting - Energy Management Technology - Managing Home Energy Use - Winter Preparation – Save Heat Energy Costs Keeping Up-to-Date - Power Outages Map - Clare R. Copeland Transformer Station - Toronto Hydro peaksaver PLUS - Heating & Cooling Incentive - Snap & Share! Win a WINK Smart Home Starter Kit Contest ($219 Value) - Toronto Hydro Contact Information

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------18. TTC Customer Town Hall ------For more information please visit ttc.ca

Thursday, November 12, 2015 Marketplace: Main Floor Rotunda 6:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m.

Town Hall: Council Chambers 7:00 p.m.– 9:00 p.m. Toronto City Hall 100 Queen Street West Back to what's inside

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19. Property Tax Assessments MPAC ------

On October 27, 2015, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will begin mailing nearly one million Property Assessment Notices to property taxpayers across the province.

Each Notice mailed this fall shows the assessed value and classification of a property based on a January 1, 2012 legislated valuation date, which is in place for the 2013-2016 property tax years.

The last province-wide Assessment Update took place in 2012 when every property owner in Ontario received a Property Assessment Notice from MPAC. During non-Assessment Update years, MPAC continues to review properties as new homes are built, owners renovate, structures are removed and properties change use. The next province-wide Assessment Update takes place in 2016 for the 2017- 2020 property tax years.

Although each Notice includes a variety of ways to contact MPAC, constituents may also contact your office. To help answer property taxpayers’ questions, an online information kit has been posted on mpac.ca. The kit includes:

• a sample Property Assessment Notice; • a copy of the Information Insert included with every Notice; • an Important Information About Your 2015 Property Assessment Notice brochure; and, • a fact sheet about 2015 Notices.

The key dates for the 2015 Notice mailing are:

October 27, November 2 -6, 2015 Property Assessment Notice delivery dates

November 26, 2015 Amended Property Assessment Notice delivery

December 7-11, 2015 Assessment Rolls delivered to municipalities and taxing authorities

March 31, 2016 Deadline for filing a Request for Reconsideration with MPAC or Appeal With the Assessment Review Board

Property owners are encouraged to visit aboutmyproperty.ca to confirm their property details and compare their property with others in their neighbourhood. Login information is included with every Notice mailed.

Enquiries about Property Assessment Notices and assessment matters in general may be directed to the Customer Contact Centre at 1 866 296-MPAC (6722) or 1 877 889-6722 (TTY). Additional information is also available on mpac.ca.

We are pleased to help you answer questions and address the concerns of property taxpayers in your community. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at 416-250-2150 Ext. 7004 or via email [email protected] .

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------20. Flag Raising ------

FLAG RAISINGS and HALF-MASTINGS NOVEMBER 2015 November 2 Flag Raising - Ontario Lung Association Toronto City Hall, Podium Roof Flag Pole Ceremony at 9:00 a.m. November 3 Flag Raising - Movember Toronto City Hall, Podium Roof Flag Pole Ceremony at 9:00 a.m. November 8 Flag of Poland Toronto City Hall, Podium Roof Flag Pole Ceremony at 1:00 p.m. November 11 Half-mast Canadian Flag to mark the Annual Remembrance Day At all civic centres November 12 Flag of Angola Toronto City Hall, Podium Roof Flag Pole Ceremony at 3:00 p.m. November 13 – 14* Flag Raising - Pancreatic Cancer Month Toronto City Hall, Podium Roof Flag Pole No ceremony November 15 Flag of Morocco Toronto City Hall, Podium Roof Flag Pole Ceremony at 11:00 a.m. November 16 Métis Flag (Louis Riel Day) Toronto City Hall, Podium Roof Flag Pole Ceremony at 9:00 a.m. in Member's Lounge November 18 Flag Raising - Global Entrepreneurship Week Toronto City Hall, Podium Roof Flag Pole Ceremony at 12:00 p.m. November 19 Flag Raising - National Survivors of Suicide Day Toronto City Hall, Podium Roof Flag Pole Ceremony at 12:00 p.m. November 20 Flag Raising - Transgender Day of Remembrance Toronto City Hall, Podium Roof Flag Pole Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. November 27 Flag of Barbados North York Civic Centre Courtesy Roof Flag Pole Ceremony at 11:00 a.m.

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------21. Frozen Pipes Public Education Campaign ------

Information Link With the cold weather approaching, Toronto Water is gearing up to run a public education campaign to help homeowners understand the steps they can take to help prevent the pipes in their home from freezing. This includes transit shelter and community newspaper ads to run in November, along with on- line ads to be featured in November and December. The City will also be using traditional and social media, utility bill brochures and different City publications to increase awareness of frozen pipe prevention tips. Request for your Support Below are a series of communication tools that you can use to help share this important information with your constituents on your website, in your newsletter and through twitter. We hope you find this content helpful and thank you, in advance, for your support.

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------22. Rouge Valley Centenary Hospital ------

Local health care matters Rouge Valley Centenary hospital is an excellent acute care community hospital with many programs, including 24/7/365 emergency, advanced maternal and neonatal care in a state-of-the art birthing Centre, with extensive specialized pediatric services, surgery, cancer care, mental health and regional cardiac care.

Rouge Valley Health System Foundation is the best way to support your community hospital and health care close to home.

Through donations, events and planned gifts, the Foundation helps provide your community hospital with leading edge equipment, to provide the best patient experience possible. If you are looking for a way to support great health care in your community, consider a gift to the Rouge Valley Health System Foundation.

Learn more at www.myrougevalley.ca. Rouge Valley Centenary hospital, 2867 Ellesmere Road, Toronto, ON M1E 4B9, 416-281-7342.

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------23. 2015 Climate March - Sunday, November 29! ------

Let’s make History with the 2015 Toronto Climate March Sunday, November 29!

As Canadians we have a proud history of addressing important issues. Last year almost 700,000 people took to their streets internationally and created the largest mobilisation on climate change in history. Get involved! Join the movement advocating for an ambitious climate deal. Toronto’s 2015 Global March starts at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29 at Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West.

The global marches precede the meeting of our global leaders in Paris, for the 2015 Global Climate Summit. This global action will illustrate to our leaders, at every level of government, that we need a climate deal to rid us of dirty energy and promote 100% clean energy for all. Click the link below to join in and learn more information: https://secure.avaaz.org/en/event/globalclimatemarch?cl=8608227791&v=65175 Let’s seize this moment, for our future, our kids’ futures, and everything we love.

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------24. Toronto's new Poet Laureate ------

Anne Michaels selected as Toronto's new Poet Laureate

Internationally acclaimed poet and novelist Anne Michaels has been selected as Toronto's fifth Poet Laureate, pending approval by City Council at its November session.

Anne Michaels, who was born in Toronto, is the author of five acclaimed poetry collections: The Weight of Oranges (1986), which won the Commonwealth Prize for the Americas; Miner’s Pond (1991), which received the Canadian Authors Association Award and was shortlisted for the Governor General’s Award and the Trillium Award; Skin Divers (1999) and Poems (2000). Michaels was shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize in 2014 for her most recent poetry collection, Correspondences.

Fugitive Pieces (1996), Michaels’ internationally best-selling first novel, was the winner of the Toronto Book Award, the Guardian Fiction Award and the Orange Prize for Fiction, among many other Canadian and international awards. Fugitive Pieces was also adapted into an internationally released feature film. Her second novel, The Winter Vault (2009), was a finalist for the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the Trillium Book Award and the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize. Her books have been translated into more than 40 languages.

Michaels will receive an annual honorarium of $10,000 for three years, from December 2015 until November 2018, to serve as Toronto's literary ambassador championing local literary arts and wordsmiths. She will also create a literacy legacy project.

The position of Toronto's Poet Laureate was initiated in 2001, with Dennis Lee serving as Canada's first municipal Poet Laureate. Lee embarked on an ambitious program that saw the unveiling of a monument of poet Al Purdy at Queen's Park.

Pier Giorgio di Cicco, who became the second Poet Laureate in 2004, used the role to

influence municipal policy in issues that address the urban aesthetic and its relationship to livable, sustainable cities.

Dionne Brand was named third Poet Laureate in 2009. Brand dedicated herself to promoting poetry in the public realm, with poetry displays in branches of the Toronto Public Library.

As the fourth Poet Laureate, George Elliott Clarke participated in many literary and community events throughout the city and created the interactive Toronto Poetry Map (at http://www.torontopoetry.ca/) with the Toronto Public Library.

Michaels was nominated by a selection committee in consultation with the literary community. More information about the Toronto Poet Laureate and its programs is available at http://toronto.ca/poetlaureate.

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------25. Metrolinx 2015 Accessibility Public Meetings ------

Metrolinx is inviting you to participate in our 2015 Accessibility Public Meetings that will take place across the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area. We want to hear from you about the accessibility of GO Transit, PRESTO, UP Express, and our upcoming Rapid Transit services and projects.

Metrolinx values the input we receive through a variety of channels from community members, partners and stakeholders to help identify improvements to the accessibility of our services.

At each in-person meeting, participants will have an opportunity to:

 learn about past, current and future accessibility activities at Metrolinx and its operating divisions and business units;

 discuss and provide input to our accessibility initiatives through round table sessions; and

 interact directly with Metrolinx staff involved with accessibility projects.

American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, real-time captioning and attendant services will be provided at the in-person meetings. Alternative formats and other accommodations will be made available upon request.

New this year is a teleconference, which will provide an opportunity for some people who might not be able to make it to an in-person meeting to share their ideas and speak with Metrolinx staff. For the teleconference, participants are asked to submit questions and comments in advance, and then staff will respond to those during the call.

The meetings will take place at the following locations/dates:

Teleconference Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Phone-in meeting; TTY will not be available RSVP required; please submit questions and comments in advance of meeting Teleconference details will be provided to registrants

To help us prepare for the meetings, we are asking participants to register in advance either online at www.metrolinx.com/en/aboutus/accessibility/register.aspx, email at [email protected], or by calling 1-888-438-6646 or 1-800-387-3652 (TTY teletypewriters only).

We hope you can attend, and would appreciate your assistance in further promoting these meetings through your networks.

Anyone wishing to participate but unable to attend a meeting can provide comments using the contact information below.

For more information, or to provide input, please contact us via email at [email protected], or by phone at 1-888-438-6646 or 1-800-387-3652 (TTY teletypewriters only).

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------26. If I Ruled - Youth Conference ------

SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 28, 2015

If I Ruled T.O. is a one-day conference for youth 14 – 29 to share ideas about issues that impact friends, family, community and the city as a whole. Registration is now open and closes on November 15. Spots are limited.

We need your help to encourage interested youth to register early. You can: · share this email to promote the event website ifiruledto.ca, or · print the attached poster to hand out, or · contact us at [email protected] or 416-981-6300 to get copies of our save-the-date postcard.

For more information about volunteer roles and youth-focused promotion opportunities, please visit www.ifiruledto.ca or https://www.facebook.com/events/1676558119227219/

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------27. Quote of the Month ------

“Why is patience so important?" "Because it makes us pay attention.” Paulo Coelho

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------28. Websites for Community Use ------

In the meantime, ourKGO email blasts are alive and well. Can you please encourage people to email Bernard at the Storefront [email protected] to get on the list for regular mailings about programs events and issues relevant to the people who live or work in KGO?

Guild Alive with Culture Arts Festival – Applications for 2016 season are available. www.guildalivewithculture.ca

Toronto Pubic Library Kids Space and Programming http://kidsspace.torontopubliclibrary.ca/programsandeventsadu.html frozen pipes www.toronto.ca/frozenpipes www.toronto.ca/water Toronto Water home page [email protected] Enterprise Toronto http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/recordsmanagement/crimereporting.php -Citizens Online Crime Reporting http://www.toronto.ca/golf -Toronto’s golf courses http://www.torontohydro.com/peaksaver - peaksaver PLUS http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/thebadge/ Toronto Police newsletter "The Badge" http://www.scarboroughsoftballassociation.com - Scarborough Softball – Scarborough Dragons http://www.thestorefront.org/contact.php - East Scarborough Storefront

www.facebook.com/TheTorontoZoo - Toronto Zoo's first official Facebook page www.toronto.ca/eventcalendar - City of Toronto Events Calendar

http://onthedon.createsend2.com/t/r/l/tlwukt/bhdtdkrth/e/ - TRCA – The Don http://www.toronto.ca/seniors/index.htm -City of Toronto Seniors

http://www.seniors.gov.on.ca/en/seniorsguide/emergency_4.php -Province of Ontario Seniors http://www.dementiatoronto.org/0303.asp - Toronto Dementia Network http://aging.utoronto.ca/sites/aging.utoronto.ca/files/Section6_Eng%5B1%5D.pdf - Service Directory for Seniors www.toronto.ca - City of Toronto

www.toronto.ca/city-update - What is happening in our City http://wx.toronto.ca/festevents.nsf/ - City of Toronto Festival Page

www.seetorontonow.com/ - Tourism Toronto – Official website www.222tips.com - Crime Stoppers www.torontopubliclibrary.ca - Toronto Public Library www.torontobotanicalgarden.ca - Toronto Botanical Gardens www.toronto4kids.com - Great ideas for what the kids can do in Toronto www.ago.net/gallery-school - Ontario Art Gallery www.starfall.com - Star fall – great to get the little ones reading www.coronationca.com - Coronation & West Hill Community Association www.curranhall.ca/ - Curran Hall Community Association www.guildwood.on.ca - Guildwood Village Community Association www.mornellecourt.webs.com - Mornelle Court Action Coalition (Mornelle CAN)

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------29. E-News Policy and Contact Information ------eNews is a monthly news communication from Paul Ainslie. Each issue of the newsletter is sent only to those who have provided us with their email address for the purpose of corresponding on municipal matters. Email addresses will be kept confidential. If you wish to discontinue receiving our newsletter, please reply with the word "unsubscribe" in the subject line. I welcome your comments on any municipal matter and the opportunity to be of service. Please contact me by email at

[email protected], phone me at 416-396-7222, or send a fax to 416-392-4006. Alternately you can visit my Constituency Assistant on the second floor of the Scarborough Civic Centre located at 150 Borough Drive (Ellesmere & McCowan)

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