ww The East York LEST WE FORGET n SPECIAL SECTION OBSERVER pages 4-5 Our 40th anniversary year.... Serving our community since 1972 Vol. 41, No. 10 www.torontoobserver.ca Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 n WILL IT BE A WYnne-win SITUATION? Hospital spreads its wings By NINO MESSE-TAMURI The Observer “We have come home,” said Gov. Gen. David Johnston during an visit to Sunny- brook hospital on Friday. Johnston, who lived in the area with his wife for many years, officially opened two brand new wings expanding research space at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre by 150,000 square feet. “This is a great day for health care in Canada,” he said. “This state-of-the-art re- search centre has such magnificent potential to advance health care and change lives for the better. It just makes you feel so good to see this great Canadian contribution to the world.” The new $160-million Centre for Re- search in Image-Guided Therapeutics will house more than 300 research and clinical teams working with 30 biotechnology com- panies to develop new treatment methods for cancer, brain diseases such as Alzheim- er’s and Parkinson’s, muscular skeletal ail- ments, cardiac care and trauma. “Putting this centre in one of the busiest hospitals in the country provides our scien- tists and clinical teams with a constant re- Matthew Wocks /// Observer minder and motivation for their work,” said Kathleen Wynne, the representative for Don Valley West in the Ontario legislature, celebrates with family Sunnybrook’s president and CEO, Dr. Barry and friends after announcing her candidacy for the leadership of the Ontario Liberals. McLellan. “You do not have to look far here to find someone who will benefit.” Sunnybrook also used the opening cer- emony to express thankfulness for its suc- cessful partnership with East York’s Marc Wynne vies for leadership Garneau Collegiate Institute by awarding its first $1,000 Sunnybrook Award of Excel- ter an early reveal by outgoing In her nomination speech, the colour.” lence. Don Valley West MPP Premier Dalton McGuinty. mother of three highlighted the Sheila Ward is a trustee with “By working with students, we are in- highlights need for Wynne, MPP for Don Valley need for diversity in Ontario. the Toronto District School vesting in the future of research and health West since 2003, stepped down “We are firefighters and social Board and worked closely with care,” McLellan said. “(The prize) is really diversity, transparency as the minister responsible for workers and Aboriginal people Wynne when she was also a just a way to better engage with students.” Municipal Affairs, Housing and and we have been in Ontario for board member in 2000-2001. Supervisor Dr. Kullervo Hynynen gave By MATTHEW WOCKS Aboriginal Affairs on Nov. 2. nine generations,” she said. “Her work ethic is probably the Award of Excellence to Sharon Yeung, The Observer If she wins, Wynne would be- Wynne has been a diversity ad- one of the best of anybody I 18, for her outstanding help with his re- come the first female premier of vocate in the past, helping found know,” she said. “I don’t know search on the new ultrasound surgery helmet Kathleen Wynne has made Ontario — but first, she said, she MAD for dancing, a group sup- anyone that is smarter or works during the summer. true the rumours, confirming that wants to address controversies porting gay and lesbian youth. As harder than Kathleen.” “I am very excited,” said Yeung, who has she’s seeking the Ontario Liberal like the one surrounding her par- an openly gay woman, she said Michael Prue, NDP MPP for since graduated and is now in the Health Party leadership. ty and the Ornge Air ambulance everyone should be free from Beaches-East York, has also Sciences program at McMaster University. The Nov. 5 announcement took service. discrimination. known Wynne for years, but had “This summer has been a great learning ex- place before a packed house, in- “I have been proud to be part of “What I want to see in Ontario qualified praise. perience. It’s one thing to learn about sci- cluding her parents, at the Japa- this government,” she said. “We is for everyone to feel safe,” she “I hope she renounces her ence in a classroom. It’s another to see it in nese Canadian Cultural Centre have made huge advances and I said. “They can go to work and party,” he said. “I wish her good action.” at 6 Garamond Court. The an- want to make sure there is trans- not be discriminated against be- luck, but now it’s time to get back nouncement came three days af- parency.” cause of their age, sexuality or to work.” East York pays homage to our veterans: E.Y. Civic Centre, Sunday, 10:45 a.m. Agency serves up nutritious food, social interaction 2 NEWS The East York Observer /// Friday, Nov. 9, 2012 POLICE WHAS T’ BRIEFS UP IN E.Y. Robber with St. Luke’s hosts knife at large big fundraiser Police are On Saturday, searching for Nov. 17 from a suspect in 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 connection with p.m., St. Luke’s a convenience Anglican Church store robbery. will be holding its The 46-year-old biggest fundrais- owner of Matin ing event of the Convenience, year. The Holly at 719 Cosburn Berry Fair will in- Ave., reported clude a tearoom, a man entered crafts, knitted the store around goods, baking, 12:44 p.m. on a quilt raffle, Oct. 30. He books, Christmas pulled out a knife gifts and other at- and demanded tic treasures. For cash and ciga- more information, Nick Tragianis /// Observer rettes. The victim call 416-421- complied and Toronto’s Greeks take to the streets for Oxi Day 6878, ext. 21. the suspect fled northbound on Sunday, Oct. 28, marked the 72nd anniversary of Oxi Day, when Greece stood up to the Axis in Coxwell Avenue. the Second World War by refusing an ultimatum from Italian dictator Benito Mussolini. Braving No one was in- the rainy and chilly weather, Toronto’s Greek community marked the day with music, food, and a Celebrate the jured during the parade along Danforth Avenue. robbery. The sus- season with pect is described Christmas fair as male, 15-25 years old, 5’-5” St. Barnabas to 5’-6” tall. Anglican Church East York adults invest in will be holding an event this week- end entitled “Re- Sexual assault membering,” a reported improving reading skills concert of secu- lar and sacred Police are seek- By ANI HAJDERAJ of reasons,” she said. “Some struction. learn, including books on a music to honour ing the public’s The Observer need to start right back at the This allows the instructor to variety of topics — from our veterans and help in locating alphabet and others are just gauge what they need work spelling to cooking. those who did a suspect after Having just celebrated its trying to get writing skills to on, so they end up making a “Nothing has to be done to- not return home a 46-year-old silver anniversary and with get into a college program.” goal-based training plan for morrow or today,” Anweiler from war. The woman was sexu- a fundraiser planned for The program offers daytime getting the goals achieved. said. “It’s really all about the concert, to be ally assaulted. later this month, the East and evening programming to Pat Anweiler, 54, has been student’s pace.” held this Sunday, The incident York Learning Experience is accommodate those who have teaching English in the pro- The East York Learning Ex- Nov. 11, at 4 took place in the spreading the word about its jobs and other obligations. gram for about six years. perience celebrated its 25th p.m., will include area of O’Connor mission to improve literacy. “For someone who has “I was immediately inter- anniversary in the spring, and performances Drive and St. The non-profit agency, with been through the school sys- ested because I love the Eng- on Nov. 22, a fundraiser will by the choir and Clair Avenue East headquarters at 266 Donlands tem and who hasn’t gained lish language, grammar and be held for it — organized by soloists. Special at around 1:55 Ave., considers west Scarbor- these skills in a classroom I’m a stickler for punctua- a group of corporate commu- guest, piper Rob p.m. on Oct. 31. ough and some of east To- environment, working on a tion,” she said. nications students from Cen- Crabtree, will also Police describe ronto — along with East York one-on-one basis allows the Anweiler works with stu- tennial College’s East York be in attendance. the suspect as — as its catchment area. tutor to focus on the needs of dents on an individualized campus. Tickets are $8 in male, 35-50 The program’s goal is sim- a student,” McCullough said. basis, at their pace. It’s a “Revenge of the advance or $10 years old, 5’-10” ple: to help adults improve “You are not wasting time “The best thing about this Nerds” costume pub night at the door. A with short grey their literacy at their own reviewing things they already is there is no pressure. It’s at Eton House, 710 Danforth sherry reception hair and a me- pace. know.” about having fun, learning at Ave. near Pape, and it will will follow the dium build. Director Gail McCullough The East York Learning their own pace and not get- run 7-11 p.m.