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Councillor Mark Grimes
Ward 6 Etobicoke-lakeshore www.markgrimes.ca January 11, 2013
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2013 Operating and Capital Budgets
Next week, starting on January 15, City Council will meet to finalize the 2013 Capital and Operating Budgets. I have heard from many local residents, businesses and stakeholders but there is still time to share your comments and suggestions. If you have not done so, please take the time to share your thoughts by sending me an email at [email protected] To better inform the discussion you can visit the City's budget site at http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/toronto/content?vgnextoid=940a0ba26746a310VgnVCM1000003dd60f89RCRD This site contains the proposed budget breakdowns by City department, briefing notes and corresponding presentations. As is always the case, there will be give and take from all sides of the debate. I am looking forward to next week's meetings and am confident City Council will agree on a budget we can all be proud of. Sincerely, Mark Grimes
Staffing Changes
Please allow me to introduce Mary Ciufo who joined my team this week. Mary is a life-long resident of South of Etobicoke and I am excited to have her on board. Mary will taking over as my Executive Assistant, replacing Sheila Paxton who has moved to the Mayor's office to pursue new challenges as a Senior Policy Advisor. I would like to thank Sheila for her tireless work and dedication and wish her all of the best in her new endeavours. Mary Ciufo can be reached at 416-397-9272 or [email protected] Sheila Paxton is now at 416-338-6633 or [email protected] Continue to direct general inquiries to 416-397-9273 or [email protected]
Please join me in welcoming Mary to City Hall and wishing Sheila the best of luck.
Sincerely,
Mark Grimes
www.markgrimes.ca
South Etobicoke Storm Water Management Plan
The City of Toronto has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to advance the recommendations of the City’s Wet Weather Flow Master Plan (approved by City Council in 2003) to capture and treat polluted stormwater that is discharged directly to the Etobicoke Waterfront from 30 storm sewer outfalls, in an effort to help improve water quality along Etobicoke waterfront. The study has defined the problems/opportunities, identified and evaluated alternatives, and determined a preferred solution in consultation with the City of Toronto Divisions, regulatory agencies, and the public. The City has accepted the consultant’s recommendations regarding the preferred solution and conceptual design, including various project components. The Study Report will be posted onto this webpage starting this weekend:
http://www.toronto.ca/involved/projects/etobicoke_waterfront_ea/index.htm
Toronto 2015 Mascot Contest
CALLING ALL KIDS!
The challenge to create a mascot for the
TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games is on.
Until March 8, 2013, the TORONTO 2015 Mascot Creation Challenge invites kids from across Canada to design a mascot for the TORONTO 2015 Games.
The winning mascot will be a big personality both leading up to and during the Games. It will welcome visitors
and spectators, visit schools and community events, and appear on signs, merchandise and more!
Visit www.toronto2015mascot.ca to enter and learn more or like us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/toronto2015.
Toronto Casino Consultation
Public input invited in Toronto casino consultation The City of Toronto's casino consultation is now open for public input. From January 3 to January 25, members of the public can get information, download materials and provide their input at http://www.toronto.ca/casinoconsultation. The City has also scheduled five sessions to provide opportunities for people to learn more about the consultation process, join discussions on key topics, speak with staff and provide input. Members of the public are invited to drop in any time during the following open houses: • Saturday, January 12: North York Memorial Hall, 5110 Yonge St., 1 to 4 p.m. • Monday, January 14: Etobicoke Olympium Gymnasium, 590 Rathburn Rd., 6 to 9 p.m. • Thursday, January 17: Scarborough Civic Centre Rotunda, 150 Borough Dr., 6 to 9 p.m. • Saturday, January 19: Bluma Appel Salon Reference Library, 789 Yonge St., 1 to 4 p.m. All Torontonians - whether they attend a community discussion or not - are encouraged to fill out the online feedback form at https://surveys.dpra.com/casino/CasinoSurvey.aspx. The public consultation closes on January 25, the last date that input will be accepted. The findings of the consultation will be provided to City Manager Joe Pennachetti to assist in the preparation of his report to Toronto's Executive
Committee, which will consider the possible establishment of a casino in Toronto at its meeting on March 20. A report on the public's comments will also be made available on the City's website at that time. The plan for consultation results from an Executive Committee request to the City Manager for public input on the possible establishment of a casino in Toronto.
Volunteers Needed – TIFF Next Wave Film Festival
The TIFF Next Wave Film Festival is an annual festival exclusively for youth aged 14 to 18. This exciting event includes films made for youth — and in some cases by youth — along with an array of activities in which students are exposed to the world of cinema and to life behind the lens. From February 15 - 17, 2013 TIFF Bell Lightbox will be turned over to the next generation of movie lovers! With films from across the globe and spanning all genres, TIFF Next Wave Film Festival brings the world of cinema to Toronto's youth audiences. The festival also includes an exciting slate of special guests, seminars and showcases for young filmmakers. Select screenings are accompanied by Q&A sessions with directors and special guests.
If you have any youth family members, or know of any teens between the ages of 15 - 18, interested in volunteering for TIFF Next Wave Film Festival they can fill out our online application form here! Once their application has been
reviewed and processed they will be invited to attend an in-person orientation session (taking place on several dates throughout January) where they will learn more about the festival and the volunteer opportunities that are available.
Please note the deadline to apply is Friday, January 18th.
Winerlicious is Back for its 11th year
Winterlicious prix fixe reservations now being accepted at 191 restaurants across Toronto Participating Toronto restaurants started accepting reservations January 10 for the popular prix fixe promotion as part of Winterlicious presented by American Express. The 2013 Winterlicious prix fixe promotion will run from January 25 to February 7. A total of 191 restaurants will offer three-course prix fixe (fixed price) lunch menus priced at $15, $20 and $25, and dinner menus priced at $25, $35 and $45. The following 16 restaurants are participating for the first time: • Against the Grain Urban Tavern • Bar Vespa • Bloke & 4th • Fortuna Ristorante • Grace Restaurant • Habits Gastropub • Hush Restaurant • Loire • Luci Restaurant • Sazerac Gastro Lounge • Screen Lounge • Splendido • Sugo Trattoria • Toni Bulloni • The Vic Public House • Vogue Supperclub
Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made directly with the participating dining establishments. The complete list of participating restaurants is available at http://www.toronto.ca/winterlicious. Winterlicious culinary events series Tickets are available for the Winterlicious culinary events series. The series features 14 one-of-a-kind ticketed culinary experiences featuring diverse cuisine hosted by some of Toronto’s finest restaurants and venues. The complete list of culinary events and instructions on how to purchase tickets are available at http://www.toronto.ca/winterlicious. ESKA Natural Spring Water joins Winterlicious as the official water sponsor of the event, featuring still and sparkling water at select restaurants. Visitors to the official Winterlicious website http://www.toronto.ca/winterlicious can locate and sort restaurants by price, neighbourhood and cuisine, and share their list through social media. An interactive map enables visitors to find Winterlicious restaurants across the city. For the latest in Winterlicious news, visit http://www.facebook.com/LiciousTO, follow us on Twitter @LiciousTO and tag your Instagram photos with #LiciousTO. Winterlicious is celebrating its 11th year. Since the inception of Winterlicious/Summerlicious, participating restaurants have served 3.7 million meals during the promotions, generating more than $166 million in economic activity for the local culinary industry.
Health & Wellness Programs for Seniors
(ESS) Etobicoke Services for Seniors is offering FREE Health & Wellness Programs for seniors aged 55+ in 2013. Programs available in 2013 include weekly exercise classes for different levels and abilities, a Nutrition Workshop to learn about healthy eating for the heart, and a confidential counselling session for individuals and family members coping with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Space is limited, for more information or to register please call Yvonne Ng at 416-243-0127 ext. 271.
Funding for ESS Health & Wellness Programs has been provided by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
ESS is also Hosting a Seniors Information and Active Living fair
Location: Etobicoke Civic Centre Date: Thursday, March 21, 2013 The Fair runs all day and will highlight important issues and services available to Elderly residents living in Etobicoke
This Year at Franklin Horner
Ongoing activities in 2013 Jazzercise Lite for Seniors Every Friday starting January 11
th at 10 am – 11 am
Stay healthy and active while protecting your joints with this low impact exercise, followed by a healthy ‘happy hour’ with
fruits and snacks from 11 am – 12 pm. $15.00 for 9 weeks - sign up in office.
Chair Yoga for Older Adults - Starting Monday January 7th
from 12 pm - 1 pm OR at 3 pm – 4 pm with a wellness seminar following the class featuring a delicious cuisine! Must be a member, register in main office. $15.00/per
9 week session. Beginners welcome.
Mat Yoga for Older Adults – Starting Wednesday January 9th
from 3 pm - 4 pm
with a wellness seminar following the class featuring a delicious cuisine! Must be a member, register in main office. $15.00/per
9 week session. Beginners welcome.
Line Dancing – Resumes Wednesday January 9th
at 10:00 – 11:30 am
Latin/Ballroom Dancing Resumes Wednesday January 9th at 12:30- 1:30 pm
Meet friends, have fun, keep fit. Partner not necessary. Sign up in the main office. Membership required.
Shuffleboard $2
Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 pm - stay active and have fun!
Lunch and Learns – Wednesday January 23rd
2013, February 27th
, April 24th
, May 22nd
12:00 – 2:00 pm Join us each
month for a new topic in our health and wellness series. Must be a member and register in main office. Free!
Wednesday Night Dances resume on January 16th
. Come out and enjoy an evening of dancing, refreshments and fun for only
$3. No partner required.
Wednesday Afternoons Movie and popcorn on January 16, February 6, March 6th and May 1st Tea and books on January 30, February 20th, March 20th and May 15th Starting January 16th at 1 pm - $2 for members $3 for non-members
Upcoming Events in 2013
JANUARY
Barrie Bingo & Georgian Downs Trip – Thursday January 17th
Depart 10:00 am Return 7:30 pm
Enjoy a soup & sandwich lunch, get a bingo dabber and one book of cards before you are off to the slots and race track for 3
hours. $10.00 in coin at the track. Cost: $22.00 Sign up in the main office.
Special Cancer presentation (Session 2) – From Benchtop to Pillbox – How Drugs Evolve from Ideas to Medicine on
Wednesday January 30th
2013 from 12:30 – 2:00 pm
Join us for part 2 of our adult educational seminar with the University of Toronto. Lunch will be served, much purchase tickets
from main office. $2.00
FEBRUARY
Theatre & Lunch – Wednesday February 20th
Lunch at 1:00 pm, Show at 2:00 – 4:00 pm
Enjoy a hearty meal right before a production of Old Love, a wonderful warm-hearted comedy by Canadian playwright Norm
Foster. It’s all about rekindling love between two seniors twenty-five years after their first meeting. Tickets are just $10.00 and
available in the main office.
Spaghetti Night - Monday February 25th
at 5:00 pm Enjoy all you can eat Primo spaghetti with meat sauce, Caesar salad, bread and butter. Tea & coffee included. $5.00.
MARCH
Women’s Spa /Goddess for a Day - Saturday March 2nd
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Spend the afternoon enjoying wine and canapés, hair, nails, facials, make-up, and massage for women 55+ $20.00
Chili Night – Tuesday March 12th
5:00 pm $5.00
St. Patrick’s Day Brunch – Sunday March 17th
at 10:30 am Buffet featuring pancakes, bacon, eggs, home fries, sausages , ham, hash browns, pastry and fruit table.
Tea, coffee and juice. $10.00
Health Fair - Wednesday March 27th
11:00 am -3:00 pm
This years health fair theme is Laught Out Loud featuring storytelling and comic relief. Free lunch, trade show, prizes and
draws. Douglas Gibson and stand up comic Charlie. You must register to attend. Please sign up in the office. Must register in
advance. Space is limited.
MAY
FHCC/Great Lakes BBQ – Saturday May 25th
12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Enjoy live music, kids’ entertainment, maybe have a beer or two. The proceeds from the beer sales are donated to FHCC so tell
your friends and make a day of it. Contact Navina/Susan for volunteer opportunities.
Franklin Horner’s Golf Tournament – Monday May 27th
8
th Annual Charity Golf Tournament 11:30 am BBQ Lunch, 1:00 pm Shot Gun, 6:30 pm Dinner
First prize: set of handcrafted cedar muskoka chairs (each). $150.00
JUNE
Garage Sale - Saturday June 15th
- 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
BBQ lunch, coffee/tea, soft drinks and of course Sno-Kones, candy floss and popcorn! Vendor tables $25.00.
We are not accepting any donated items this year
Strawberry Social – Thursday June 27th
12:00 pm Enjoy tea sandwiches, strawberry shortcake, ice cream and entertainment. Must register in the office. Free!
JULY
BBQ lunch – Friday July 19th
Hot dogs, burgers, salad and dessert, all for just $5.00.
Toronto Zoo News and Events !
Toronto Zoo Releases Over 5,000 Puerto Rican Crested Toad Tadpoles Back Into The Wild Population!
The Species Survival Plan (SSP) for the Puerto Rican crested toad was developed, in part, to reintroduce the species back
into the wild. The Toronto Zoo has been an active participant in the breeding program for the past 30 years and we are delighted to announce that, on December 12, 2012, an estimated 25,659 Puerto Rican crested toad tadpoles, with over
5,000 from the Toronto Zoo, were successfully released in Los Conventos in the Southern part of Puerto Rico.
The Toronto Zoo is proud to be a part of such an important conservation initiative and to have been responsible for
helping to sustain and rebuild the wild population of this endangered species. In addition to the captive breeding program, the Toronto Zoo also conducts research on the reproduction success of the Puerto Rican crested toad and the
Toronto Zoo maintains a population of this species since its re-discovery in 2004.
Remember-The Toronto Zoo Is Open Year Round!
Canada's premiere zoo offers over 5,000 animals, warm and luscious tropical pavilions, with exotic animals at every turn, daily Keeper Talks and scenic walking trails. Stop in and see one of our adorable youngsters including our three white lion cubs, Endangered African penguins and, of course, Hudson our one year old polar bear cub.
Did you know the Zoo is open year-round excluding December 25th? There is lots to see and do throughout all four seasons here at the Toronto Zoo!
ZOO HOURS Current Zoo hours - 9:30 am to 4:30 pm daily.
Last admissions one hour before closing. The Toronto Zoo is open year round (except Dec. 25th).
ADMISSION FEES General Admission (13-64 incl): $20 Seniors (65+): $15 Children (4-12): $11 Children (3 and under): FREE Prices include tax as applicable Parking is $10
Events and admission prices subject to change without notice. For general information visit torontozoo.com.
Local Events
Wednesday, February 6th, 2013
Latin Jazz Night at the Lakeshore Campus - Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
Hear the sizzling, salsa-drenched sounds of our two top student Latin groups, as they take the chill off of a mid-winter evening.
Humber Latin Jazz Ensemble led by Hilario Duran
Humber Latin Jazz Big Band led by Luis Mario Ochoa
is at 8 pm in Humber's Auditorium.
General Admission $10 Students and Seniors $5
Free parking behind 3199 Lake Shore Boulevard West, just off 23rd Street
Announcements
“Join a beginner class in January and February at the Etobicoke location of Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi at 35 Chauncey Ave. An open house will be held on the first day of each beginner class on the following dates: Wednesday, Jan 9 from 7 to 9 pm Thursday, Jan 10 from 9:30 to 11:30 am Friday, Jan 11 from 10 am to noon Saturday, Feb 2 from 10 am to noon Tuesday, Feb 5 from 3:30 to 5:30 pm Please call 416-236-0720, email etobicoke@ taoist.org or check www.taoist.org for further information.”
Public Consultation on Alternative Voting Technologies
From the Elections Ontario website at http://www.elections.on.ca/en-CA/Accessibility/alt_voting_tech.htm"
"Since August 2010, Elections Ontario has been reviewing alternative voting technologies. This includes extensive analysis and research on voting technology solutions with a particular emphasis on internet and telephone voting. The Chief Electoral Officer will submit a report on this issue to the Legislative Assembly before June 30, 2013.
An important component of this work is the need to engage key stakeholders and to provide a broader opportunity for Ontarians to provide input into this important initiative.
A public consultation on this issue closed on December 2, 2012. The information provided will assist in evaluating our principles and research conclusions. Key themes from the input will be included in our final report.
You can download a copy of the Network Voting Research Summary to read about our research to date. (pdf 225KB)
Requests for alternative formats may be made by emailing [email protected], by calling 1-888-668-8683, or by TTY at 1-888-292-2312."
Food Alerts
Get the latest recalls and Health Food Alerts on the Governmetn of Canada website at: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca. You can also see the results from the latest inspections of Toronto restaurants and eateries at the City's DineSafe website http://www.toronto.ca/health/dinesafe/
