Gary Anandasangaree Wins Improvement Is a No-Go with Resounding Support Right Now

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CentennialA publication of the Centennial Community and Recreation News Association Vacant lot Gary Anandasangaree wins improvement is a no-go with resounding support right now

Kathy Rowe at vacant lot on Bridgeport Dr.

By Kathy Rowe

Let me begin this article by thanking the many residents who expressed their passion for the development of a multi-use park where the vacant lot on Bridgeport now sits. We asked for your ideas and you came up with a list of excellent uses for the space. I am sorry to announce that any changes to this piece of land in our community will not be taking place Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree thanks volunteers on October 21 after he was elected to be for quite some time. After a few dis- Scarborough–Rouge Park’s representative in Ottawa again. couraging discussions with the own- By Denise Bacon Another hot button topic, as expected, was the lack ers of this property (the Catholic and of effective public transit in Scarborough. Gary plans to public school boards), the CCRA has decided to step back from this issue. he 43rd general election is now history and continue working closely with the “Scarborough Cau- Andrew Gowdy, System Plan- Scarborough–Rouge Park resoundingly en- cus” (six Liberal Members of Parliament) to advocate to ning Officer for the Toronto District dorsed Liberal MP Gary Anandasangaree build infrastructure in Scarborough. They have met and School Board, stated that conversa- to represent the riding in Ottawa again. He will continue to meet with the Minister of Infrastruc- tions regarding the sale or lease of this received 31,339 votes out of the total 50,305 votes cast ture and the Prime Minister’s Office on this issue. T land “are really not a priority at this here. Gary said he was humbled by the support he re- Regarding transit in Scarborough, federal funds have time.” He admitted that “in order for ceived from the many volunteers who helped run his been allocated but will not be disbursed until there is this land to become parkland, there campaign, which ran on “hope and hard work.” a firm plan for building a transit system. The federal would have to be an agreement with “Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” was government is accountable to taxpayers and it needs to the City of Toronto.” The matter is Gary’s message to the volunteers who gave enormously ensure that dollars are spent responsibly. The condition complicated by the fact that the land of their time and effort. on the federal transit funding allocation is that if there is was at one time an industrial site. While knocking on doors and meeting constituents, no tripartite agreement between the federal, provincial Stacy Coray, Senior Manager of he learned that the most pressing issues were around and municipal governments within two years of the al- Partnership Development with the health care and education, which are within provincial location, the federal government can then work directly Toronto Catholic District School jurisdiction. Within federal responsibility, the environ- with the City of Toronto to start building transit. Board, stated several months ago ment was top of mind for many and they wanted to While Gary and his team are dedicated to helping that the vacant lot is “unsafe in its be assured that the government would “have a handle constituents with local issues, Gary also works interna- current state.” She added that if the on the environment.” People challenged Gary about the tionally and in Canada on human rights. He wants to CCRA were to be responsible for purchase of the pipeline and he acknowledged that it build a greater understanding and support for refugees. the costs of the cleanup, grading was critical to figure out the best approach for Canada. » continued on page 3 and maintenance of the land, the board would be open to discussion. It is clear that not only would these costs be prohibitive to the CCRA, but that the city would have to have ownership in order for any steps to be taken to develop the land for community use. The vacant lot is not for sale therefore our efforts to propose changes to the land at this time have reached an impasse. 2 CCRA CENTENNIAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 Vol 04, No. 09 www.ccranews.com Voice of the Community since 1949 3 President’s Message CCRA Centennial News CCRA Executive Team Publishing Policy Advertising Rates

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Pumpkin Parade Fun As I write this, our community Pumpkin Parade scheduled for No- vember 1 hasn’t happened yet but I’m anticipating it will be an enor- mous success and I want to thank the many volunteers who helped from beginning to end. The planning and execution of the parade was done by Kathi Loughran (West Rouge Com-

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You need patience Canada is built upon principles of equity and human rights and Gary to see salmon believes it is important for Canada to migrating show leadership in this regard on the world stage. upstream Gary is ready to get working again for Scarborough–Rouge Park By Kathy Rowe as soon as the 43rd session of Parlia- ment is opened and all members of From early September to November the House of Commons are sworn when temperatures are between 3°C in. Governor General Julie Payette to 18°C, Pacific Salmon (Coho and set November 18 as the date for the Chinook) migrate upstream from newly elected House of Commons to Ontario’s Great Lakes to lay their eggs convene. in the shallows before winter settles Gary’s constituency office for the in. TRCA’s 10th Highland Creek upcoming term will continue to be Salmon Festival, held on Saturday, at 3600 Ellesmere Rd., Unit 3. October 6 at Morningside Park, was one of the places where you could see them. The Salmon Festival was interest- Election results: ing and well attended. You have to be patient while the salmon rest in calm Scarborough-Rouge Park pools before they make their leap through the next set of rapids. We 31,339 Gary Anandasangaree - LIB waited for over half an hour hoping 10,088 Bobby Singh - CON to see them jump the small rapids, 5,735 Kingsley Kwok - NDP but then we gave up! I believe the fish can rest for hours before they contin- 2,324 Jessica Hamilton - GRN ue on their journey. One of the vol- 466 Dilano Sally - PPC unteers told us that there were more 353 Mark Theodoru - CHP salmon in the creek than last year. 4 CCRA CENTENNIAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 Vol 04, No. 09 www.ccranews.com Voice of the Community since 1949 5 Remembrance Remembrance Where will you go to remember this year? Scarborough pilot George Hozy risked life for war effort

By Bill Hozy crew was a better vo- allied fighter mistook his plane’s lack cation. of markings for enemy aircraft. Good magine flying an unarmed Spit- In 1942, Dad was thing his radio worked that day. fire at low altitude over enemy assigned overseas Flight Officer Hozy and another territory without wingmen for duty, but not be- reconnaissance pilot were recognized protection from ground fire. fore flying a Spitfire in a Toronto Star report during the IThis was my father’s service in World low over his parents’ war for their bravery under fire in War II as he shot photos of enemy Scarborough farm, mapping out large factories in the military and industrial infrastructure. waving his wings. Ruhr Valley of Germany. The plants George Hozy was born on October My grandmother, were later destroyed to help grind the 26, 1921, on a Scarborough farm Donia, later let him Wehrmacht to a halt. anteed due to the popularity of this where Markham Road and Progress know her displea- After Germany surrendered, Dad, ceremony. To ensure people have Avenue intersect. His father, Wasyl, sure with his stunt, now a Flight Lieutenant, went home ample time to make their way to the grew potatoes and other cash crops on but his parents were on leave in the summer of 1945, Waterside Theatre, and out of respect the land that is now home to Centen- both very proud of awaiting deployment to the continu- to participants in the ceremony, the nial College. his service. ing Japanese conflict. But just days free admission offer ends promptly After graduating from Agincourt Flight Officerbefore his August wedding, the Japa- at 10:30 a.m. The Waterside Theatre high school in 1939, Dad joined the Hozy was posted nese surrendered and Dad’s war was closes at 10:45 a.m. and the ceremo- Royal Canadian Air Force in 1940, to allied air bases in over. He liked to joke, “Once they ny begins promptly at 10:55 a.m. Ad- preferring service in the air to that England with the knew I was coming, the Japanese had mission gates open at 9:30 a.m. and On November 11, the QOR Cadets will once again be participating in the Remembrance Day services at the Toronto Zoo. Photo courtesy of the Toronto Zoo on land or sea. But that didn’t stop City of Toronto 400 no choice but to surrender!” the theatre opens at 9:45 a.m. the army from sending a conscription Squadron, then on to the continent as Just one of an entire generation By Capt. T. Foulds brance Day Ceremony will take place uniform or with medals or crests, as notice for Dad long after he shipped “Though Dad flew allied forces advanced. Other mem- of Canadians who stood tall when Monday, November 11 and there is well as serving members in uniform More Remembrance overseas with the RCAF. Guess they a Spitfire, his plane bers of the squadron included author it counted most, George Hozy went The QOR Cadets are honoured to complimentary admission for those of the Armed Forces, police, fire, am- Day services: didn’t cross-reference military data- General Richard Rohmer and charac- on to open several Scarborough busi- participate in our local Remem- attending the service who arrive be- bulance and TTC. bases in those days. wasn’t armed. The ter actor Larry Mann. nesses and to raise three children with brance Day ceremony at the Toronto tween 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The park- It is recommended that guests ar- At Toronto’s Downsview air base, Though Dad flew a Spitfire, his his wife Pauline. Sadly, he lost a fight Scarborough Civic Centre Zoo. The 34th Annual Remem- ing fee will be waived for Veterans in rive early as seating cannot be guar- Flight Officer Hozy trained on fighter wings held high-res- plane wasn’t armed. The wings held with cancer in 1984 at the age of 62. Sunday, November 10 at 2 p.m. planes and, after earning his wings, high-resolution cameras that shot re- By his wishes, Dad’s ashes are spread 150 Borough Dr. was assigned as a trainer himself. He olution cameras that connaissance film. The pictures were at the beloved valley where he grew recalled once that he’d take a new re- then analyzed and mapped so bomb- up. An Ad Astra stone at CFB Tren- Scarborough Cenotaph cruit up for his first flight, then in- shot reconnaissance ers could be sent in to destroy Hitler’s ton memorializes his service. Ad As- Monday November 11 at 10:45 a.m. vert the plane so he was flying upside film.” war factories. The runs were risky but tra, the RCAF motto, means “to the Kingston Road and Danforth Ave. down at low altitude. If the recruit enemy fire didn’t get him. Dad did stars.” Onward, Dad. zonecommander@zone-d5. Contact: lost his lunch, then maybe ground encounter friendly fire once when an com.

Toronto Old City Hall Cenotaph Monday, November 11 at 10:45 a.m. 60 Queen St. W (Bay & Queen Sts.) Contact: RoseMarie Demarco, [email protected].

Legion Branch 258 Monday, November 11 at 1:30 p.m. 45 Lawson Road Contact: 416-281-2992 6 CCRA CENTENNIAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 Vol 04, No. 09 www.ccranews.com Voice of the Community since 1949 7 Health All-night Art Event How to approach someone who is wandering Nuit Blanche in Scarborough was a celebration By Amy Stephenson and use it to check in when they leave or first responder with the individu- and return. These tips can be increas- al’s loved ones to ensure a safe return By Janice Bennink borough Royalty, a large-scale installation in Al- bert Campbell Square. It included a projected Walking around the community, it’s ingly important as risk increases and home. street art-inspired compilation of the tagged easy to feel at ease with familiar hous- the seasons change. We know half the Even those not directly impacted Since 2005, the international cultural event Nuit names of Scarborough neighbourhoods by Duro es, faces and a sense of home. But for people with dementia who go miss- by dementia can take steps to sup- Blanche has brought crowds into Toronto’s streets The Third, a veteran of Toronto’s (and Scarbor- some, that ease can be lost to memo- ing for 24 hours end up seriously in- port a dementia-friendly community. and public spaces to experience all-night projects ough’s) graffiti scene. The loading dock below the ry-related health concerns or episodes jured or dead. This is due in part to Here are some tips to help you: by international and local artists. If you missed Civic Centre became Scarborough Made, large of delirium. Anyone can be impact- inappropriate dress for the weather. How do you know if someone is the second year of Nuit Blanche in Scarborough photos and videos by Alex Narvaez and Sid Naid- ed by delirium and there has been a The Finding Your Way program wandering? on October 5, you missed a chance to share the uwith that revealed “everyday people” sharing rise in memory-related concerns like has online resources to support fam- • They are inappropriately dressed love of living here with all Toronto. their stories. Students from Mary Ward Catholic Alzheimer’s and other dementias. ily, friends and communities. There for the weather. In past years, I looked forward to Nuit Blanche High School filled the public library with Visual- With 60 percent of people with are free online training models to • They are standing still looking and made the trek downtown annually. Where izing the East Side, a series of interactive projects dementia-related memory problems educate and inform. The Interactive around for a long period of time. else could you see a multi-storied helium-filled that collected data and opinions from visitors. becoming lost at some point, it is Resource Guide takes users through a • They are pacing. bunny in the Eaton Centre or watch windows in Scarborough artists were well represented. Re- worth taking proactive steps to sup- comprehensive list of considerations • They are repeating the same City Hall blinking text like an old-school com- connecting STC is a series of photos of local fig- port living safely. Living well means to make homes and communities question or statement within a puter game? It transformed the city night into an ures and Scarborough Mirror clippings by Mark that both a person with a diagnosis more dementia-friendly. short period of time. interactive experience. “Kurupt” Stoddard that showcases achievements and all those in their circle of care The Medical Alert Safely Home • They have an identification card Nuit Blanche changed for me as its popular- by Scarborough personalities. Below the City is a have peace of mind. program is another great initiative or bracelet. ity grew. At times the art seemed misplaced and street-long vinyl banner depicting a vibrant and Different tools are appropriate to keep people with dementia safe. crowds became overwhelming. I wondered why diverse Scarborough experience through photos depending on the level of risk. For It provides individuals with a Medi- If you do find someone, how can I was standing in a 45-minute queue waiting to by Esmond Lee. Anthony Gebrehiwot’s From someone living with low risk, having a cal Alert bracelet that recognizes their you promote effective communica- be herded through an experience that had lost its Boys to Men is a stunning series of larger than card with their address in their pocket memory concerns. The bracelet has tions? intimacy and connection to me. I found excuses life portraits displayed in Scarborough Town can help if they become disoriented. an ID number and a hotline. Calling • Speak slowly and calmly. to stop going. Centre that challenges views of masculinity. Or ensuring they carry a cell phone the hotline connects any bystander • Ask “yes” and “no” questions. But in 2018 they moved part of Nuit Blanche • Ask one question at a time, al- to Scarborough and I ventured out again. Last Some projects remained on view for weeks lowing plenty of time for re- year it was wonderful, and this year even more following Nuit Blanche, but sadly most were response. If necessary, repeat the so – it was a celebration. Who doesn’t love a street moved after October 6. Wouldn’t we all benefit same question using the same party with your neighbours? from having permanent public art installations wording. Curator Ashley Mackenzie-Barnes wanted to that celebrate Scarborough’s culture and lives? I • Use short, simple words. capture community pride, and titled her theme wandered the evening with thousands of view- Top, Scarborough Royalty by Durothethird in Albert Campbell Square included a projec- “Queens and Kings of Scarborough.” A fitting ers who could be heard enjoying recognition of tion of neighbourhood names on the Civic Centre. what they already know is here. We know that How to react if you see someone name for a night that honoured local heroes and Bottom, Scarborough Made by Alex Narvaez and Sid Naidu filled a loading dock with wandering? places within its 20 art projects. multimedia images of the local community. we live in a place where kings and queens could • Approach the person from the Scarborough Civic Centre was home to Scar- be quietly donning robes around any corner. front. • Identify yourself and explain why you’ve approached them. • Maintain a calm environment. • Avoid confrontation. • Call the police or contact information on a Medical Alert Bracelet.

To learn more, check out the Al- zheimer Society Toronto and the Finding Your Way program at find- ingyourwayontario.ca for more resources and tips.

Save the date for our AGM

CCRA’s Annual General Meeting will be held at the Port Union Commu- nity Centre on Thursday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m.

We hope you’ll join us! 8 CCRA CENTENNIAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 Vol 04, No. 09 www.ccranews.com Voice of the Community since 1949 9 Port Union Library Community

Upcoming programs Sweet sisters help Bahamian relief effort after Hurricane Dorian Presented as part of Toronto Public Library’s Personal Finance programs and supported by By Kathy McGrath VISA, these are free programs with a limit of 35 people. When Hurricane Dorian struck ... a large truck picked northwestern Bahamas on Sep- Victory Lap Retirement Workshop, Sat., tember 1, it left an unprecedented up the supplies from Nov. 16 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. trail of devastation. The category The rules of retirement have changed: 5 storm became the strongest in the bakeshop and people are living longer and have to finance as modern record to hit the area. took them to a central many years in retirement as they had in their Residents needed immediate assis- entire working career. So what will 30 or 40 tance to cope with the aftermath. warehouse for sorting years or more in retirement look like for you? When the Abate sisters, who own In this two-hour workshop, author Mike Drak Simply Frosted Cupcakery in Cen- before the container will help you rethink retirement and share tips tennial, heard that a 53-foot ship- was put on a ship from his book, Victory Lap Retirement, on how ping container was on its way from to live your life to the fullest during the post- the battered island to collect supplies and sent down the St. employment stage of your life. for the relief effort, they didn’t blink. “The Bahamian people were des- Lawrence River. The Psychology of Investing, Sat., Nov. 23 perate for everything from water and from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. food to clothes, blankets, diapers The sisters learned about the ship- the Humboldt Bron- Behavioural finance has become a hot topic and sanitary napkins,” explains Van- ping container from a cousin who cos bus crash in Sas- due to the popularity of books like Thinking, Fast essa Abate. She and her sister Enza owns a condo in Freeport, Bahamas. katchewan last year, and Slow and Nudge. From the stock market to decided to use their store as a drop- She told them a Canadian couple the sisters made cook- game theory, humans are much more predict- off depot for supplies. who owns a property on the island ies with the hockey able than first believed. This presentation will Hoping to gather as many items rented the container and arranged team’s logo and do- explore the most popular stock market bubbles as they could before the container for seven drop-off locations in the nated the proceeds to and help you identify the next one. Presented was shipped back to Freeport the Greater Toronto Area. the GoFundMe page by Alan Dustin, an investment advisor with following week, they put a notice in On September 18, a large truck set up for families af- over 25 years experience their shop window and on social me- picked up the supplies from the fected by the crash. dia requesting supplies. bakeshop and took them to a cen- Sweet! Budget Travel: How to see the world with- “We were shocked and over- tral warehouse for sorting before the out breaking the bank whelmed by the amount of dona- container was put on a ship and sent The Abate sisters, Enza, left, and Sat., Nov. 30 from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. tions people dropped off,” says Van- down the St. Lawrence River. The Vanessa, who own Simply Frosted There’s a misconception that travelling Cupcakery, used their store as essa. “Everyone was so generous!” sorting not only allowed for maxi- a dropoff depot for supplies to needs to be expensive, but it doesn’t have to be. The women initially kept supplies mum storage room but also ensured help people in the Bahamas after Personal finance and budget travel expert, at the front entrance of the shop so all items were accounted for at cus- Hurricane Dorian hit the island in Barry Choi will talk about affordable vacations people could see what was going on, toms. September. he’s taken and how you too can travel without but eventually their party room was The Bahamas drive was not the breaking the bank. Whether it’s adventure trav- also crammed with donations. sisters’ first charity initiative. After el, a relaxing all-inclusive resort, or backpack- ing through Europe, Barry will share practical tips everyone should know regardless of your budget.

Ongoing Programs Monday Night at the Movies is a weekly program for adults and it is held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Come to enjoy some great films and meet new people. The movies are free and you are welcome to bring your own refreshments. Contact the branch to learn the title of the current movie. Knitting and Crocheting Drop-In is held on Saturday mornings, from 9:30 -11:30 a.m. Volunteers are available to help you learn new skills and untangle difficult stitches. A variety of pattern books and magazines are available to borrow. The Museum and Arts Pass (MAP) allows your family to explore some of Toronto’s cultural and arts treasures for free. Passes are available to adult library card holders beginning on Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. At the Port Union Library, MAP Passes that are distributed are: the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Toronto History Museums and the Textile Museum of Canada.

For more program information, consult our “What’s On” publication, visit the website at www.tpl.ca or phone Answerline at 416-393- 7131.

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CENTENNIAL NEWS FEATURE - HIKING

By Denise Bacon easy flat paths to high ground reached by climb- Rouge Park Cedar Trail ing steep grades via wooden steps and steps Put on your hiking shoes or comfortable walking made with logs carved out of the landscape. The shoes with good grips and prepare for a great Little Rouge Creek runs along most of the trail hike just up the road in Rouge National Urban and it can be seen sparkling through the trees. Park. Cedar Trail is not just a walk in the park! We’re lucky to have this treasure in our backyard! Local trails are a tonic for city life It is, in fact, a beautiful, serene and challeng- Take Meadowvale Road north of Sheppard and ing trail that is 2.2 kilometres long and will take park on Zoo Road or at the conservation centre. about 45 minutes to hike each way. Sections of Or take bus 85B Sheppard East or 86A Scarbor- We are really lucky in Centennial to have so many fine parks surrounding us. narrow paths along densely wooded areas open ough and get off at the top of the ramp leading up to a field ringed with birch, maple, sumac to the zoo. From Highland Creek to the Rouge, from the waterfront to Adams Park, we and evergreen trees. The terrain ranges from have a prodigious amount of green space to explore. So we did some walk- By Giselle Thureson By the parking lot, the trail changes to a hard ing and hiking down a few of this area’s trails just as the colours of autumn Colonel Danforth Trail paved surface so that both hikers and cyclists can peaked. And we enjoyed it thoroughly. We hope November will have brisk This is one of our favourite trails in the Centenni- take in the lush surroundings along the creek. al area. The first thing we notice when entering We take in the beautiful display of different but beautiful days for everyone to get out and spend some time in our parks. Colonel Danforth Trail, off Colonel Danforth Road colours of the season that only nature can show just a few steps south from busy Kingston Road, us. When we come upon the spectacular sight of is the peace and quiet. A big hill leads you down Lake Ontario’s blue waters, the Colonel Danforth through a tunnel of different types of trees into Trail ends as it joins up with the Waterfront Trail. the valley. At the bottom of the hill the sound From there, we can go on hiking and cycling for of Highland Creek’s clear babbling water can be what seems like an unlimited distance. This is a heard. Then we follow the creek on a sand and two-hour hike. grassy trail through beautiful trees and flowers.

By Kathryn Stocks allowed. You can access the Valley Land Trail in UTSC Valley Land Trail several ways. From the university side, pay and The UTSC Valley Land Trail is this area’s new- display parking is available on campus in lots est path and it connects the University of To- A,C or D, which you can enter off Military Trail ronto Scarborough to Highland Creek Trail. This south of Ellesmere. Or you can reach it from lovely trail is 500 metres long and it traverses the free parking lot on Old Kingston Rd. west a steep 19-metre drop. But the path now has of Military Trail and get there via the Highland gently sloping walkways that take you to the Creek Trail. Just follow the signs to UTSC. A third top with scenic overhangs that allow for views option is from the Morningside Park Trail. It’s over the valley. This trail is fully accessible to an easy but scenic path and it was especially those with limited mobility, but riding bicycles, beautiful in October. skateboards or rollerblading on the path is not

By Don Lawrence combination of a wide asphalt path with some An app for trails Highland Creek Trail sections of gravel and sand, as well as crossings My favourite access point to this section of the on both metal and wooden bridges. The sides of If you’re an avid walker, biker or Highland Creek Trail is off Old Kingston Road, a the river have eroded over time and are quite hiker and want more information little west of Military Trail. It follows the mean- steep but safe viewing spots are located along the route. Highland Creek Trail is welcoming to on trails here in Toronto or outside dering Highland Creek about 1.2 km west to Morningside Park and beyond. One fork joins walkers, joggers, cyclists and wheelchairs on of the city or country, try the All with the newly built UTSC Valley Land Trail. For the asphalt sections near this entrance. Users of Trails app. This useful hiking app an extended excursion, take the left-hand fork this trail will enjoy the sounds and lovely view allows you to filter trails by length, that continues into Morningside Park and then of Highland Creek with its rhythmic movement goes south to eventually meet East Point Trail over a bed of boulders in a scenic setting, espe- rating and difficulty level. You can and Lake Ontario. The path is an ever-changing cially with the fall foliage. look at maps and photos as well as get driving directions to the By Kathy Rowe cess to the lake, follow the wide path down the East Point Trail and Bird Sanctuary hill to the shore. If walking the trail is your goal, trail you’re interested in. If you’ve This beautiful and rustic trail begins at the west- take the narrower path westbound. Make sure to ever been hiking and weren’t sure ern end of the Waterfront Trail. You can access it wear solid footwear because it is not paved. You which fork to take, this could be by taking Beechgrove Dr. all the way south to will soon discover that you are walking along the Key to trails: the blue trail is Rouge Park Cedar Trail; red is Colonel Danforth useful. The app can be download- the parking lot. A metal art structure marks the top of the Bluffs and the views are breathtaking. Park; yellow is UTSC Valley Land trail; orange is Highland Creek Trail; green is entrance to the trail and there are more along The trail winds inland and curls north to Copper- ed at alltrails.com. East Point Trail; and purple is the Waterfront Trail. the way. One has small openings that allow you field Road at the west end of the trail. The return Trail Map created by Steen Thureson to watch the birds and waterfowl in the nearby trip is just under four kilometres. It’s a healthy pond without disturbing them. The second walk and a wonderful way to see a magnificent structure displays the names of the many birds landscape. Adams Park Path known to migrate and nest here. If you want ac-

By Kathy McGrath By Amy Stephenson munity together to celebrate. There is no easier Waterfront Trail way to get out and enjoy nature at its best. I While it may be short, the Adams Park path is easily acces- limited mobility. It’s also picturesque with little bridges and The Waterfront Trail on our southern border is feel lucky to have used the trail for countless sible due to its placement in the centre of Centennial. The towering pines. extemely popular with residents. It connects bike commutes, runs and strolls. Some of them park can be accessed by car from Lawson and Port Union At first glance, the park’s trail is not obvious, but a short the Highland Creek Treatment Plant to the West seem to blend together while others stand out Rds. and on foot from “secret passages” on side streets like walk behind the baseball diamond reveals a natural path Rouge bridge. With great views of Lake Ontario, as memories I will never forget with friends, Linderwood Drive. that leads to a little forest. If it weren’t for the sounds of the it’s a perfect venue for a morning stroll or an strangers and a lot of dogs. I am always pleas- Adams Park is a place where childhood memories are nearby 401, hikers might think they were in a national park. afternoon bike ride. It has witnessed major antly surprised every time I step on the trail and made. It boasts a baseball diamond, a soccer pitch, picnic Alas, the path ends where Port Union meets the 401. Oh milestones, such as weddings, and has become find something new. Without exception, each areas and a playground with a wading pool in the summer well, even a brief interaction with nature can go a long way a rite of passage for Mowat students taking sunset and sunrise is unique and I look forward and a tobogganing hill in winter. The park is family friendly to soothing souls in the big city! prom pictures. It plays host to the annual Port to logging a few more memories on the Water- with an asphalt path that makes it accessible to those with Union Waterfront Festival bringing the com- front Trail and hope you will too! 12 CCRA CENTENNIAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 Vol 04, No. 09 www.ccranews.com Voice of the Community since 1949 13 Transportation Trustee Anu Sriskandarajah New blitz system for street parking a concern for residents Important reminders for students and parents By Mark Campbell complaints-based system. However, ing for these programs for Septem- mation about French as a Second Lateness or Absence this will now be augmented by a new ber 2020 are: Language programs, the applica- One measure of keeping our students The Toronto Police Service has re- “blitz system.” • Applications for Early French tion process and important dates, safe is to ensure we can account for cently started enforcing a new tick- Under the new system, all streets Immersion (for a Junior Kinder- please visit www.tdsb.on.ca/french. any absences or reasons for being late eting system for street parking in in the area will be patrolled annu- garten aged child) must be com- to school. If your child is going to Scarborough. Traditionally, Park- ally with blitzes occurring in differ- pleted online between November High School Information Nights be absent or late for any reason, we ing Enforcement has operated on a ent neighbourhoods throughout the 4 and November 29, 2019. To help you make an informed ask that you contact the school im- • Applications for Junior Extended decision when choosing a high mediately and report the reason for French must be completed the absence. If we are not informed French Program Deadlines school, TDSB schools host informa- online between January 6 and tion nights for parents and Grade 8 about the absence, we will make at- For families interested in the Toronto January 31, 2020. students each year between October tempts to contact you through our District School Board’s French Im- and January. Learn everything you automated call-out system to deter- mersion or Extended French pro- Offers of placement within your need to know about our incredible mine the reason. grams, we offer an online process for chosen program will be made to all variety of schools, programs and Please let the office know by call- applying. Early French Immersion on-time applicants in the weeks fol- courses. The dates and times for all ing the school if your contact infor- begins in Senior Kindergarten and lowing the close of the application High School Information Nights are mation, including phone number, Junior Extended French begins in window. Please note that families available online at www.tdsb.on.ca/ changes at any time throughout the Grade 4. At this time, we guarantee with an older sibling currently in a OpenHouse school year. an offer of placement in the program French program are still required to Thank you for your continued co- New enforcement system for street parking in Scarborough means you could get a ticket even if your (not a specific school) to all on-time complete an online application for neighbours don’t complain. operation to keep your children safe. applicants. The timelines for apply- the new student. For further infor- year. This means you may still receive fice receives several parking concerns a parking ticket even without a com- a week, noting that some residents plaint from one of your neighbours. wake up in the middle of the night The blitz system has already caused to move cars so they won’t be tagged. concern for residents in Centennial. One option may be to allow per- With the rise in housing costs, chil- mit parking, as it currently does not dren are living with their parents exist in Scarborough. McKelvie says, longer, extended families are living “Transportation services are currently together in increasing numbers, and studying the issue to make recom- public transit is underserved in the mendations for council. I am com- area. All of this means more cars with mitted to working with my council no additional space to park. colleagues on a long-term legislative Councillor Jennifer McKelvie’s of- solution.”

Leave your leaves on the ground By Kathryn Stocks

Centennial residents have been raking and bagging the leaves on their lawns for years. It’s an autumn ritual for this neighbourhood, although the raking is mostly leaf blowing now. It might be too late to tell you for this fall, but it turns out that it’s better to leave them on the ground. Fallen leaves are like a blanket during the frigid winter as they protect and insulate your plants. They will add nutrients to the soil and help bees, moths, toads and small animals overwinter here. If your leaves are small, they will decompose quickly. If they’re large, run a lawn mower over them a few times to shred them into smaller pieces. It’s best not to have them too deep on your lawn so you might have to rake some into your garden. An- other advantage of this process is that it will also help you because you don’t have to spend all that time cleaning the leaves up. You can just take a brisk walk and enjoy what’s left of the fall weather instead. 14 CCRA CENTENNIAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 Vol 04, No. 09 www.ccranews.com Voice of the Community since 1949 15

Councillor Jennifer McKelvie MPP Vijay Thanigasalam A net-zero Toronto by 2050 Tree planting event was a highlight in October October was a great month. I was excited to be back I joined Mayor John Tory and leaders from more I hope everyone had a wonder- Birchmount Hospital to announce a in city council for the first meeting after rising for than 90 cities at the C40 Cities Conference, where ful month. This past month has Capital Planning Grant investment. the summer! We’ve also been busy with community we discussed bold climate action. Representing been very busy with a multitude of The hospital will be receiving a plan- events and are grateful for all the feedback we’ve more than 700 million citizens and one quarter of events and announcements in Scar- ning grant of $500k to redevelop been receiving. Last month, the city organized a the global economy, mayors and municipal lead- borough–Rouge Park. Below I have their emergency room. This is great community consultation regarding the proposed ers of C40 cities are committed to delivering on highlighted a few of note. news for Scarborough Hospital ser- automated shuttle bus coming to West Rouge in the most ambitious goals of the Paris Agreement at vices and the many patients who visit. 2020. This session had over 40 residents present, the local level. Fittingly the conference was called Tree Planting and our online survey has over 350 responses. Al- “The Future We Want” and the meeting was held Shamrock Burgers though the survey is now closed, you can still be in Copenhagen, a city with an ambitious goal of One of the highlights of this month part of the conversation by providing feedback di- net zero by 2025 – and it looks like they are going was the Tree Planting Event I hosted, Shamrock Burgers was founded in rectly to my office or learning more about the proj- to make it. along with Friends of the Rouge Wa- 1970 by Danny Maleganeas and as a ect at toronto.ca/avshuttle. In Toronto, we’ve reduced our emissions by 44 tershed, at Rouge Trail Park. Minis- result of his passion for quality and percent over 1990 levels, ahead of our target of 30 ter Raymond Cho, Parliamentary service this family owned and operat- C40 Cities - The Future We Want percent by 2020. But this reduction was largely a Councillor Jennifer McKelvie supporting local vendors at the University of Toronto’s Autumn Festival on September 29. Assistant Andrea Khanjin and many ed business has grown and prospered As a recovering scientist, my happiest day as a poli- result of phase out of the coal plants in Ontario. dedicated volunteers joined us for for over 40 years. I presented them The hard work is still to come, and buildings have tician was October 3 when Toronto City Coun- to be creative and use incentives rather than regu- an afternoon of planting trees. I am with a certificate for their many years the greatest potential for impact since they account cil joined Paris, London, Los Angeles, Montreal, latory mechanisms. We’ve had success with the extremely proud and grateful for the of service to the Scarborough–Rouge for 52 percent of our greenhouse gas emissions. MPP Vijay Thanigasalam hosted a tree planting event with Friends of the Rouge Watershed and was Vancouver and others in declaring a climate emer- Toronto Green Standard and with programs like hard work put in by each individual Park community. They have some of However, since the province has jurisdiction over joined by Andrea Khanjin, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Environment, Conservation and gency. This advances our greenhouse gas reduction HELP, the home energy loan program to encour- who joined me at this event. I look the best burgers in town, so if you building codes, the City of Toronto instead needs Parks. targets to net-zero by 2050. From October 9 to 12, age home retrofits. But the science is clear, we need forward to working with commu- are looking for a bite to eat, this lo- to do more, faster. nity organizations like Friends of the in this event not only ran for a mean- guests weekly. I also attended the cal establishment will satisfy all your This month, the City of Toronto Rouge Watershed to take meaningful ingful cause, but they were also able Scarborough Seventh-Day Adven- burger needs! under the leadership of Mayor Tory, actions to protect and sustain our en- to run the marathon alongside their tist Church’s Thanksgiving Dinner. has launched the Green Will Initia- vironment. dogs! Many churchgoers and residents of I look forward to working with tive, a partnership between the city Scarborough–Rouge Park joined me. you to ensure our community contin- and major institutional and com- Just Like a Girl Thanksgiving I enjoyed delicious food alongside ues to grow and prosper. My staff and mercial landowners representing 300 many wonderful constituents. I hope I are always here to help. We can be million square feet of space to work I was excited to take part in the Earlier this month, I attended the everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiv- contacted at 416-283-8448 or vijay. together on reducing their carbon first Hooman and Pups Run held by Thanksgiving Feast by Muslim Wel- ing with family and friends! [email protected]. The Con- footprints. Ten partners have already the non-profit organization Just like fare Canada. This event was part of stituency Office is located at 8130 signed on, including the City of To- a Girl. Founder Olivia Dey has been Muslim Welfare Canada’s weekly Scarborough Hospital Investment Sheppard Ave. East, Unit 105. Please ronto, Toronto Community Hous- a tremendous advocate for girls. This lunch service called Malvern Eats. call ahead to set up an appointment ing, TDSB, TCDSB, University marathon raised funds for Just like a The staff and volunteers involved I joined Minister of Health Chris- with me. I look forward to meeting Health Network, Ryerson Univer- Girl’s efforts to support a healthy life- in Malvern Eats show compassion tine Elliot and MPP Christina Mitas you. sity, University of Toronto, as well as style and sports for girls. Participants and dedication by helping over 150 at the Scarborough Health Network three commercial owners Brookfield, Cadillac Fairview and Oxford. This is an important opportunity for the city’s biggest landholders to show leadership and demonstrate what’s possible to businesses and residents. I will continue to find ways to accelerate adoption of green technologies and accelerate our path to net zero.

Investment in Police Services Council also approved a $1.5 million investment in our Toronto Po- lice Service, matching provincial and federal funding for a total of $4.5M, to ensure our officers have access to much-needed resources that will be used to combat gun and gang vio- lence throughout our city. At a community level, this means Toronto Police Services have the ability to further expand the Neighbourhood Officer Program. This program allows for specific officers to work on building stronger relationships and proactively work to improve safety in neighbourhoods. These officers will be committed to the neighbourhoods they serve and will operate in their communities for longer periods than traditional officer roles allow.

I can be reached at 416-338-3771. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter via @McKelvieWard25 16 CCRA CENTENNIAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 Vol 04, No. 09 www.ccranews.com Voice of the Community since 1949 17 Exercise of the Month Scouts Wall sits can be done almost anywhere Lots of outdoor activities for Scouting group this fall By Wendy Robinson, CSEP-CPT How to properly wall sit By Tracy Forsyth

Smooth walls can be found everywhere, which 1) Stand with your back against a smooth The 2nd Highland Creek Scouting allows this leg-strengthening exercise to be wall. (Not a door.) sections have been busy outdoors this done almost anywhere. This is the perfect 2) Pressing against the wall, let your body new scouting year. home, office, travel and gym exercise for glutes, slide down the wall until your knees are bent The Beavers went to the new hamstrings and quads. It is an isometric/static at a 90 degree angle to the wall. Feet should be UTSC Valley Land Trail at U of T exercise as it is performed by sitting with your parallel to each other. This is the start position. Scarborough and had a fun evening back against the wall, and no other movement Hold the position for 15 seconds. Rest 30 sec- exploring the accessible trail and are takes place. The leg muscles work together and onds to one minute. Repeat three to six times. looking forward to a sleepover at the Scouts explored trails in Scarborough on a day- against each other to hold the position. Once Gradually increase the time spent against the Science Centre. long bike hike in October. the basic wall sit has been mastered, there are wall until the wall sit can be held for three min- The Cubs had a Survivor week- the Venturer program, they can attend several variations that will increase the level of utes. end camp at Woodland Trails Scout two meetings free. Please email gtc@ difficulty. Camp and their investiture was held scouts.ca or visit the 2nd Highland One variation that is worth mentioning now at Adam’s Park. The Scouts explored Creek Facebook page www.facebook. engages the adductor muscles. The adductor the area on a day-long bike hike, bik- com/beaverscubsscoutsventurersrovers/ muscles (think inner thigh muscles) are often ing along the trails in Scarborough for more information or to arrange a skipped in a workout and dismissed as not as one Saturday in October. The Scouts visit to the Venturer meeting. important as glutes and quads. To engage and are also looking forward to a week- We will be holding our 37th annu- use the adductors during a wall sit, place a 6-8 end outdoor skills camp at Wood- al food drive in the Centennial com- inch air-filled ball between your legs and well land Trails. The third-year Cubs and munity on Saturday, November 23. above the knee cap. When you “sit” during the the Scouts went canoeing along the Cubs and Scouts will be going door exercise, squeeze the ball between your thighs. Rouge River to the Rouge Marsh, to door collecting non-perishable The squeeze engages the adductor muscles and then had a great BBQ lunch once food for the Scarborough Centre for increases the intensity of the exercise. Wall sits they finished their canoe adventure. Healthy Communities. Beaver scouts are not bulk muscle builders but are more for What a great way to spend a Sunday. collect baby food items at their meet- stamina and endurance building. There is so much to do in our neigh- ings so all sections take part in this bourhood. event. The Venturer section has openings If you have any food donations, for registration of youth ages 15-17. please leave them on your porch to Wendy Robinson is a Personal Trainer and Fitness The Venturers meet at Charlottetown speed pick up as we have many homes Consultant at the Port Union Fitness Centre. school on Thursday evenings, 7:30 - to collect from. We thank the com- 9pm, and focus on outdoor, commu- munity for its continued support of nity service and other adventures that this important community service the youth help plan. If your teen is in project. that age group and would like to join 18 CCRA CENTENNIAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 Vol 04, No. 09 www.ccranews.com Voice of the Community since 1949 19 Distribution COMMUNITY EVENTS CALENDAR

Organizer Event Date & Location Event Details Contact Scarborough Women Sip, Shop & Celebrate Shop from local vendors, bid on auction items, and delight in a drink, all in Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6:00 - 9:30 p.m sipshopcelebrate.com Amazing response to last month’s request for distributors of Philanthropy Council Women support of a new breast centre at the Scarborough Health Network. I have really enjoyed Lee (Goldberry) and Adrian Zeljko News is an easy way for high school either one of these routes, don’t Saturday, November 9th 10 am - 2 pm Melville Presbyterian Church Annual Bazaar Crafts, Tea Room, Silent Auction, and more Information: 416-283-3703 Melville Presbyterian Church, 70 Old Kingston Road our beautiful, sunny (St. Magnus). I also want to welcome students to earn community ser- delay. Send me an email today! and warm autumn Cheryl Ferguson (Vessel) and Flor- vice hours, which are required to Saturday, November 9, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm West Rouge 9th Annual West Rouge Visit the many vendors featuring handmade items such as scarves, jewelry, weather, but it is now ence Piruzza-Terry, who volunteered graduate. Based on the response in Wanda West Rouge Community Centre sportsandrec.ca Recreation Association Holiday Artisan Market pottery, culinary treats and more. Admission is FREE 270 Rouge Hills Dr, Scarborough Wanda beginning to feel like to distribute the CCRA News to Lak- October, if you want to distribute [email protected] Wierzbicki Wednesday November 13, from 7:00 - 9:00 pm fall. I am closing my eridge, because her daughter already Scarborough Garden & Flowers For The Flowers For The Festive Season”by Floral Art Designer Rosemary Passafi- Scarborough Village Recreation Centre www.gardenontario.org windows and turning does Long Island! A CCRA mother- Horticultural Society Festive Season ume-McLean. Refreshments included- Guests welcome- doors open 7pm 3600 Kingston Rd. and Markham Rd. on the furnace. The colours of the daughter duo! Thanks and welcome Sunday, November16, from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm leaves are beautiful, but I miss the also go to Roy and Carolyn Ward Featuring gift baskets, coffee bar, lunch cafe, bake table crafts, attic trea- 416 282-8566 West Hill United Church Holiday Bazaar West Hill United Church sures, books, frozen food and fashion boutique. [email protected] long summer days. who already distribute to homes on 62 Orchard Park Drive At this time of year, I begin to get Clappison but agreed to take on an- Sunday, November16, from 9:30 am - 2:00 pm emails from people who are planning other Clappison route. Thanks to all Apple pies, treasures, toys, Bake table, vendors, books, gifts and raffles. The Catholic Women’s League Annual Christmas Bazaar St. Joseph Highland Creek Filipino table, Caribbean table and Indian table. their winter getaway. If you are going of you for volunteering. 200 Morrish Road, Scarborough to be away, let me know and I will We are still looking for a distribu- Tuesday, November 19, from 10:00 am - noon Probus Club of Scarborough June Brown is a superb storyteller who uses humour, music and audience ensure that your bundle of CCRA tor for the following streets: Storyteller June Brown St Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church, [email protected] Tuesday participation in her stories. Members are free, guests pay $5 at the door. 56 Lawson Road newspapers gets redirected and dis- • Andona Crescent – 62 homes. tributed by a substitute. This will en- This route will take less than an 37th Annual Saturday, November 23rd. Please leave your contribution outside your door. If we miss you , drop-off 2nd Highland Creek Scouts 416 642 9445 Christmas Food Drive Centennial Community boxes are available at the Port Union Recreation Centre. sure that the bundle is not sitting on hour to distribute. Saturday, November 30, from 5:00-8:00 pm Cookie decorating, pictures with Santa, colouring contest, hot chocolate, your porch while you’re not home. • Townhouses on Lawrence across Community Treelighting Jodi Gear Port Union Community Centre games and face painting Please bring a non-perishable food item or a new 416 880-8433 Last month, I mentioned that we from Mowat – 27 homes. This Party 5450 Lawrence Ave. unwrapped toy to be donated to local charities. were looking for five distributors. I was route will take less than half an Saturday,December 7, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm West Hill-Highland Creek Dozens of artists and crafters offering a variety of unique items. A one-stop Michèle 416-282-7202 very pleasantly surprised by the num- hour to distribute. Annual Craft & Gift Sale Heron Park Community Centre Lions Club shopping for the Holidays. Free admission. [email protected] ber of people who were quick to vol- As I have mentioned before, dis- 292 Manse Road, Scarborough unteer to distribute the CCRA Cen- tributing the CCRA Centennial Sunday, December 8, 7:30 - 9:30 pm Annual Community Co-sponsored by St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church and The Kathy Rowe CCRA St. Dunstan of Canterbury Anglican Church tennial News. I want to give a shout Carol Sing Centennial Community and Recreation Association 56 Lawson Rd, Scarborough 416 283-9987 out to the residents of Invermarge and To submit your community event, email details to: [email protected] Goldberry. No less than four people volunteered to deliver the CCRA News to Invermarge and two people volunteered to deliver to Goldberry. Several of the “unsuccessful” candidates agreed to deliver the newspaper to another route. Truly amazing! We have an awesome neighbourhood! 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A big thank you goes to Niranj Sa- sikumar (Clappison) who is “retiring” The dealine for to pursue his studies. We wish you December 2019 all the best. 416 282 4579 A warm welcome is extended to advertising Brian Staples (Invermarge), Nancy submissions Flowers in West Hill 4518 Kingston Rd. is the 10th of Scarborough, ON M1E 2N8 Susan St. mural honours 416 282 4579 women and caregivers October 2019. [email protected] www.flowersinwesthill.com If you’ve driven west along Law- rence lately, you’ll notice a fabulous new mural on the side of the TCHC building at 3847 Lawrence Ave. E. Email Kelsey Dorval at Mayor John Tory was joined on Oc- ccra-advertising@hot- tober 19 by representatives from To- ronto Community Housing and East mail.com or ccranews. Scarborough Boys and Girls Club, as well as lead artist Amir Akbari, to com/advertising.html. unveil the largest community-painted mural in Scarborough. Called Susan Street, it honours the women and caregivers who work hard to maintain a healthy community where children have a chance to grow and thrive. Lead artist Amir Akbari immigrat- ed to Canada in 1990 as a refugee and grew up in government-assisted housing. He enlisted supporting street artists Leyland Adams and Sentooran Kannathasan, who he mentored throughout the project. Work on the mural began this summer and was completed in late September. 20 CCRA CENTENNIAL NEWS NOVEMBER 2019 Vol 04, No. 09 Welcome to our new events page! CCRA Events Page We have redesigned our back page so that we can highlight some of the CCRA’s upcoming events in an easy- November December to-read format. We’ll include everything your community association is Pumpkin Parade Community Carol Sing organizing for you this month, as well Date: Friday, November 1 Date: Sunday, December 8 at 7:30 as future events so you can plan ahead. from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Location: St. Dunstan of Canterbury Church, Our membership form has been a Location: Port Union C. C. 56 Lawson Rd. constant on this page for quite a long Give Centennial residents a second chance to Co-sponsored by St. Dunstan’s and CCRA, time and we’ve decided to run it in the see your jack-o-lanterns by bringing them to this annual event includes Christmas carols, paper only for the months surround- the community centre the day after Hallow- songs, funny stories and videos. It’s a great ing our membership drive in the een. There will be hot apple cider and prizes. evening for getting into the holiday spirit. spring. If you’d like to become a member outside of that timeframe, please CCRA Executive Meeting go to our website at ccranews.com and Date: Tuesday, November 5 Coming up in 2020 click on “Join CCRA.” That applica- at 7:15 p.m. tion form will always be available. Location: Port Union C. C. Winterfest will be held next year on Sat- Membership Chair Denise Bacon will Residents are always welcome to hear what’s urday, January 25 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. still be writing and you will find her going on with your community association. Now is a good time to put it on your calendar! column within the paper whenever there is something she wants to report. Our regular calendar of events in CCRA Annual General Meeting and around our community will con- Date: Thursday, November 14 tinue on page 18, so feel free to con- at 7:30 p.m. tribute to that if you have something Location: Port Union C. C. coming up that our readers should Interested residents are encouraged to join us know about. as we discuss the past year and bring in new Thanks for reading this far! We members for the coming year. Councillor Jen- hope you find this page useful. nifer Mckelvie will be there.

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