10 CCRA CENTENNIAL NEWS - OCTOBER 2018 Vol 03, No. 08 www.ccranews.com Voice of the Community since 1949 11 Toronto Municipal Election Final tally in municipal election is 25 wards By Paul Lewkowicz notwithstanding clause to overturn Justice Belobaba’s Heights and portions of Malvern and West Hill. Candidates 2018 decision. The Toronto District School Board will have the n September 10, Justice Edward Belobaba City council and school trustee candidates were same boundaries as the city council ward while of the Ontario Superior Court ruled that given until Friday, September 21 to register, if they the Toronto Catholic District School Board ward Bill 5, the provincial government’s Better had not done so already, under the 25-ward model. will be made up of the city council wards of Scar- COUNCIL OLocal Government Act, which reduces the size of Anyone who registered under the 47-ward model borough–Rouge Park and Scarborough North. Toronto City Council from 47 wards to 25 wards, was but did not advise the City Clerk of their intent to unconstitutional as it violated the Charter of Rights run under the 25-ward model was assumed by the Centennial Scarborough voters will have the following he CCRA News PAUL COOKSON REZA KHOSHDEL JENNIFER MCKELVIE and Freedoms. The government appealed Justice City Clerk to have withdrawn their candidacy. The number of candidates on their ballot: Belobaba’s ruling. nomination deadline to run for mayor has remained • 35 candidates for Mayor reached out to the Paul is a Scarbor- As a longtime I’ve lived in Cen- On September 19, a three-person panel on the unchanged and closed on July 27. • 11 candidates for City Councillor, Ward 25 tennial with my T candidates for coun- ough native and Scarborough Ontario Court of Appeal granted a stay, which tem- The municipal election will take place on Monday, • 10 candidates for Toronto District School Board resident he’s on a family for more small business porarily stops Justice Belobaba’s ruling and effec- October 22 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Advanced voting (TDSB) Trustee, Ward 22 cillor, TDSB trustee and CEO running to mission to bring than a decade. tively reinstates the 25-ward model for the October will take place from Wednesday, October 10 to • 4 candidates for Toronto Catholic District School be your voice a voice back to As an environ- TCDSB trustee in this mu- 22 election. A formal appeal of Justice Belobaba’s Sunday October 14 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Board (TCDSB) Trustee, Ward 8 for action and a community mental scientist, Centennial Scarborough will be located in • 4 candidates for Conseil scolaire Viamonde that for far too it was important decision is expected to be heard in November, after nicipal election and asked change on Toronto City Council Ward 25: Scarborough– long has been for me to live in a the election, and is expected to be successful. Due to Trustee, Ward 2 - Est for a short biography of City Council. Rouge Park, which also includes the communities Paul has built neglected at City community with the granting of a stay, the provincial government has • 4 candidates for Conseil scolaire catholique of Highland Creek, West Rouge and Morningside themselves to help introduce a 30-year career in sales and marketing, helping Hall. At 5 years old, he immigrated with his family to beautiful parks and outdoor recreational opportuni- stated it will not proceed with legislation to use the MonAvenir Trustee, Ward 4 - Toronto - Est ties. For the past three years, I served on the Toronto them to our readers. We companies he’s worked with achieve measurable Canada, calling Scarborough home ever since. His growth and success. He will bring his experience family struggled to get on their feet and these early & Region Conservation Authority. I will continue to didn’t get everyone because developing strategic plans and creative solutions experiences helped instill in him the importance advocate for funding to complete the Scarborough to City Council, becoming an advocate for Ward of community bonds and the value of education Waterfront Trail and add a dedicated bike lane. the bouncing back and forth 25 first. In 2010, Paul founded his Scarborough- as a change agent in his life and in others. Reza is I am proud to have served as President of the SCHOOL TRUSTEES between a 47 and a 25-ward based business Ad Army Group Marketing Services an MPA/MBA graduate, and previously served as a Centennial Community and Recreation Association and financial responsibility. As someone with teers with the Toronto Parole Board, Women’s (2015-2017) alongside our dedicated volunteers. TDSB KIRSTEN DOYLE TCDSB JOBIN JOSE where his clients’ potential and success are his community organizer and Legislative Advisor to the an educational background in accounting, Shelters and numerous charity fundraising council meant that different Minister of Research and Innovation at Queen’s Park. In this role, I worked collaboratively with our neigh- priority. His business also designs and prints As a 15-year we must look to the future of our province’s events. My name is Jobin people were running de- West Rouge Life Magazine, a publication that As a grassroots organizer, he helped community bouring associations to advocate for residents at City resident of Jose and I am residents with complicated issues that were brought Hall. This included preparing a successful deputation finances when making the difficult decisions Roxanne received a Leading Women reflects his belief in supporting local business and TDSB Ward 22, running for Toronto pending on the number. We community. As a small-business owner himself, to his attention when no other viable solutions were for the Highland Creek incinerator. I was also first in the present. Building Communities Award from the Kirsten Doyle has Catholic District Paul advocates for pro-business policies that will available. His role as a Legislative Advisor entailed President of Renew Scarborough (2016-2018), a government of Ontario acknowledging her weren’t sure who was actual- strong ties to the School Board allow Scarborough’s economy to thrive and help working with private and public sector partners, non-profit dedicated to creating and realizing bold TDSB ANUPPRIIYA SRISKANDARAJAH exceptional leadership in working to improve ly running in our ward until create local jobs. Paul’s volunteer work with City fostering scientific discovery and commercialization visions for Scarborough. community. She the lives of others. She also received a Cer- Trustee in Ward September 21. But here are Street Outreach has shaped his priorities of fighting of new technologies and products. Upon returning As your councillor, my top priorities would include: has two sons in I am a Professor tificate of Recognition for making a differ- 8. Born, raised for affordable housing, improved transit accessibility, to the private sector, Reza currently serves as an 1) Advocating for an integrated transit network that TDSB schools, one with autism. She was instru- in the Child and ence through her generosity, dedication and and currently living within the boundaries of includes the subway extension, LRT to UTSC/Malvern the responses of those who and greater food security for the city’s marginal- operations executive for a multinational education mental in the creation of a special education Youth Studies commitment. Roxanne’s priorities include our community, I am a creative, honest, and company that specializes in mathematics enrich- and improved bus service; 2) Working closely with replied. We’ve also listed the ized. He aims to cut wasteful spending and divert class in the elementary school he attended. Program at student mental and physical health, special energetic young man who is committed to those savings back into our community, while also ment programs for high-performing students. local trustees for safer school zones to protect our She wants to bring this level of advocacy to going above and beyond to ensure our students children; and 3) Creating working groups to support York University. ed, safe schools, transportation and school names of those who didn’t ensuring Ward 25’s support from city-wide initiatives. Reza will bring his political and business acumen all students in Ward 22. are receiving the most out of their education. to City Hall and deliver for the great residents of seniors in our ward and foster development of more Every day I get repairs. Roxanne is committed to always so you’ll know who is on the Paul believes in real results for your real concerns, Kirsten will also champion mental health I attended Cardinal Leger and Prince of Peace and will be your advocate for action. Scarborough-Rouge Park. retirement housing options. To learn more visit: the pleasure of being a positive role model for our students ballot. www.votemckelvie.ca. for students through the reduction of stigma, educating future teachers who are in the and community. for my elementary years and then Mary Ward better availability of services, and mental process of their teacher training. I hold a Catholic Secondary School. I graduated from health awareness initiatives. PhD in Sociology and my research focuses York University with a Bachelor of Commerce DANIEL CUBELLIS CHERYL LEWIS-THURAB NEETHAN SHAN JOSEPH THOMAS degree. I believe by promoting Catholic living, The safety of students is also a prime on child and youth issues in Scarborough. I TCDSB MIGUEL POTENCIANO Daniel Cubellis Cheryl Lewis- Neethan Joseph is pas- concern. Kirsten will work to improve school have worked as a research consultant for the improving communication, emphasizing the Miguel Potenciano is a lifelong Thurab is a currently serves sionate about zone safety and ensure a safe, comfortable Toronto District School Board. Most recently I importance of student wellness, and estab- resident of Scar- is a longtime Scar- candidate for as a Toronto improving educational environment for all students. co-authored “STEM Teaching and Learning in lishing 21st-century education in schools, we borough and Ward 25. She is borough resident City Councillor and building Kirsten has served as school council the Toronto District School Board. Deepening, will ensure our students are prepared with the currently holds a community in Scarborough. an inclusive and an active chair, TDSB community coach, and classroom Sustaining, Building Coherence and Fostering knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in a Bachelor advocate and He previously community that member of his volunteer. She interacts effectively with Student Learning and Equity.” I also worked on today’s world. Please visit www.jobinjose.ca of Applied alumna of served as a math cares for each community. He Sciences in Civil parents, students, teachers, school board the “Renewed Math Strategy” and “Student for more information on my commitment to the inaugural teacher, college other. He is a attended Catholic Engineering administrators and community members. Achievement reports.” As your trustee I aim you and how we will build a brighter tomorrow. Women Win TO professor and successful busi- schools in Ward 8 before graduating from from the University of Toronto. Throughout his life, program. In 2017, she ran for appointment as interim as a Public School Trustee in Scarborough. He is a Professional experience includes youth to focus on three areas, student well-being, nessman, a husband and a father of two young boys. Ryerson’s Radio and Television Arts program he has gained a vast amount of experience that is city councillor in Ward 44. Cheryl is a certified career proud recipient of the Toronto Community Founda- He is a proud resident of Scarborough and would like advocacy, writing/communications, and school programming, and infrastructure. in 2003. As a television producer for 15 years, both applicable and needed for a well-rounded councillor and life skills coach who runs her own tion “Vital People” award. He lives in Rouge River with to represent your voice in city hall. project management. One of the roles of a school board is to equip he co-founded News Minute Network, an city councillor. Some of his experience includes: speaking, empowerment coaching and non-profit his wife, Thadsha, and together they are raising their Joseph knows that it takes a mature and respon- students for 21st century realities. Following Here are the working on delivery of the 407E Phase II project; online video production company. His years consulting business. She is a champion for women two sons in our community. sible candidate to get the job done for Toronto Ward my research in this area, I aim to integrate other candidates aiding in the development of infrastructure asset and youth empowerment, equity, diversity, acces- At Toronto City Council, Neethan represents Scar- 25. As a person who gives back to the community TDSB ROBERT MARSHALL working in the production field have honed management plans for the Regional Municipality STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineer, Art, sibility and inclusion. Cheryl’s desire to be an agent borough as a member of the Toronto Public Health in many ways, he is looking forward to the oppor- I am running for his negotiating and budgeting skills, while Council Ward 25 of York; and researching how Detroit could reduce of change prompted her to run for city councillor. Math) more readily into the classroom. and the Toronto Arts Council. He is also a director on tunity to serve as city councillor and to fight hard school trustee to managing teams of professionals to achieve Amanda Cain emissions by 2050 through infrastructure renewal She is committed to working with residents and the board of our local Toronto Zoo. for the key issues that matter to all of us. TOGETHER a common goal. Jasper Ghori projects, building code amendments, designing try to achieve four businesses to build safe, affordable and sustainable Neethan is Toronto’s Youth Equity Champion for a safer city and stronger community, he hopes to As Catholic School Board Trustee, Miguel Dave Madder livable mixed-use neighbourhoods, and efficient communities in Scarborough. Cheryl is a graduate of and Newcomer Advocate. Before he was elected goals. First, I want TDSB ROXANNE WRIGHT earn your support and earn your vote on October 22. will be a clear and progressive voice for Christopher Riley transportation planning. the University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago, councillor, he dedicated his time to our youth and to do everything I Roxanne Wright is a students, parents and educators. Miguel If elected, Daniel wants to use his experience and George Brown College, Toronto. She has over their education, as public school trustee and youth I am committed to: can to ensure a safe TDSB Trustee candidate TDSB Ward 22 to make better evidence and technical-based 20 years of experience in community development worker and on many initiatives towards the well- learning environ- will stand up for the Catholic School Board, • Supporting our community, our youth, our for TDSB Ward 22. Rigaud Bastien decisions at City Hall. He will work towards having and is a former staff member of United Way Toronto being of seniors. Neethan has been a strong advocate seniors and hard-working families. ment for our students, including partnering advocate for the inclusion and acceptance of Roxanne has a degree Vito Greto safer streets, better transit, better roadways, more and Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. Her career for bringing more jobs, better rapid transit, well- • Good quality jobs for Toronto. all students, find solutions to fix and improve up with Toronto Police to return community in Criminology and senior programs, and more economic development highlights include establishing the highly successful resourced community centres and diverse arts and • Stable property tax. our schools, encourage subjects that are at the Cecilia Kutas safety officers to our high schools. Second, Justice Policies, a in our ward. Daniel also wants to be accessible as Paint Your School Pink fundraising program. She is a heritage programs to the Centennial community and • Light Rail Transit (LRT). forefront of today’s modern workforce and be Kabirul Mollah I want to support the TDSB’s and province’s diploma in Law and a councillor by having a local constituency office, former union representative and Workplace Policy the rest of Scarborough. • Youth development with recreation, sports and an active and involved trustee. Akila Rudrasingam giving everyone his cellphone number, and hosting efforts to improve our students’ fundamental Security Administration and a Developmental Tharshigan Vijayapalan Advisor/Mediator with United Way and served on Neethan plans to continue being our progressive employment. Visit www.miguelpotenciano.com to learn community town halls. other boards and committees. As a former tenant voice on Toronto City Council and hopes to count on areas of knowledge in the STEM fields. As Services Worker certificate. • A clean and green environment for Toronto. more about Miguel and about the campaign. For more information about Daniel and his representative with Toronto Community Housing, your continued trust and support to build a stronger • Safer city and stronger community. someone who has tutored university students Roxanne volunteers as a school mentor and TCDSB Ward 8 platform, visit votecubellis.ca, call him at 647-499- she initiated the Youth Accessing Resources Project. Scarborough together. • More affordable housing. privately, it is clear we must improve this area. tutor through the Big Brother and Big Sister Luis Castillo More information can be found at 2902 or send an email to [email protected]. • More health-care facilities. Third, I want to continue to support our school Organization, is a certified sports coach at the Garry Tanuan myvote.toronto.ca board’s progress in the areas of accountability Scarborough Boys and Girls Club, and volun-