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» Scarborough RIDE Program
» A Message from the Toronto Police Service - 42 Division
» Winter Tips from Toronto Water
» Rehabilitation of the Tapscott Pedestrian Underpass
» UPDATE: Transportation Improvements - Donald Cousens Parkway (Markham Bypass) to Morningside Link
» New Ontario Photo ID Card For Those Who Do Not Have A Driver's License
» TCDSB: New Catholic School Slated For Morningside Heights
» TDSB: New Public School For Sheppard-Meadowvale
» Park Improvements In Ward 42
» Emerald Ash Borers
» Toronto Transit Commission
» City Of Toronto Budget 2011
» Councillor Cho's Thoughts On The 2011 Budget
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Petition For New Transit In Ward 42, Scarborough-Rouge River
The Mayor and his team have cancelled the Transit City Plan which would have brought the Sheppard Light Rail Transit (LRT) and a Scarborough Rapid Transit (RT) extension into Scarborough-Rouge River. The previously approved funds for our community are being used to build underground subway lines in other parts of the city and now Ward 42 will have NO new transit. Click here to sign a petition to urge the Mayor to reinvest in our community and bring new transit into Ward 42, Scarborough-Rouge River. |  Back to Top
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Scarborough RIDE Program
Led by Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities, The Scarborough RIDE Program is a partnership between Scarborough based community support service agencies that provide assisted transportation for elderly and disabled adults to and from medical appointments in the Scarborough area, for those unable to use public transportation.
Whether attending a physician appointment, undergoing same-day surgery or having a dental procedure, our friendly and professional drivers provide reliable transportation to and from vital medical appointments, in Scarborough.
The cost is $10 for a round trip, and $5 for a 1-way trip.
Advance booking is required.
To contact the Scarborough RIDE Program, please call (416) 847-4146 or go to www.schcontario.ca for more information. | Back to Top
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A Message from the Toronto Police Service - 42 Division
42 Division would like to request the community's assistance in dealing with Break and Enters in areas of the division. During our investigational canvassing we received information from neighbours advising that they witnessed unknown, suspicious individuals either in the area or leaving from the affected homes but did not think to call the police or were not sure if it was suspicious enough to call the police. Please let us know if you see anything suspicious such as strangers loitering or sitting in parked cars near homes or knocking on doors and asking for other people when you answer. Call the police radio room at 416 808-2222 to report these activities. Do not hesitate to call 911 for emergency situations such as a break and enter or other crimes in progress. Remember, always try to get a description and direction of travel of the suspicious individuals for the police. Your call may prevent your neighbour from being victimized.
Thank You.
P.C. Gary Gomez
42 Division Crime Prevention
416 808-4220 | Back to Top
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Winter Tips from Toronto Water
Winter, with its colder temperatures and snow, is just around the corner. Here are a few tips the City of Toronto is providing to help you get ready for the winter weather. Please click here for full article. | Back to Top
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Rehabilitation of the Tapscott Pedestrian Underpass
The City will be rehabilitating the Tapscott Pedestrian Underpass located west of Neilson Road between Washburn Way and Blackwell Avenue. This rehabilitation is needed to prolong the service life of the bridge and reinforce the structure to meet current standards. This project is scheduled to start in September and expended to be completed by December 31, 2011. | Back to Top
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UPDATE: Donald Cousens Parkway (Markham Bypass) to Morningside Link
AN INVITATION TO COMMENT ON THE AMENDED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENTS
DONALD COUSENS PARKWAY TO MORNINGSIDE AVENUE LINK
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT SECTION 7.1
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF MINISTRY REVIEW
An environmental assessment (EA) has been submitted to the Ministry of the Environment by the Regional Municipality of York for the Transportation Improvements Donald Cousens Parkway to Morningside Avenue Link in the Municipality of York and the City of Toronto. The ministry has prepared a Review of the EA for public and agency comment. You are invited to comment about the proposed undertaking, the EA and the ministry Review of the EA. Once the comment period is over, the Minister will make a decision about the EA after consideration of all submissions.
To view, or for more information about the EA, the ministry Review and the Notice of Completion of ministry Review, call the Ministry of Environment at 1-800-461-6290 or 416-314-8001. The Notice of Completion and the ministry Review is available on the ministry's website.
Copies of the EA, the ministry Review and the Notice of Completion are also available for viewing at the Ministry of the Environment, Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch and Central Region Office, Regional Municipality of York Office of the Regional Clerk, Town of Markham Office of the Town Clerk, City of Toronto Scarborough Civic Centre Clerk's Department, Markham Village Library, and the Woodside Square Library during normal business hours.
Send written comments no later than January 13, 2012 to:
Mr. Gavin Battarino, Project Officer,
Director, Environmental Assessment & Approval Branch,
Ministry of the Environment,
2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12A
Toronto, ON M4V 1L5
Phone: (416) 212-4279 or 1-800-461-6290
Fax: (416) 314-8452
E-mail: gavin.battarino@ontario.ca | Back to Top
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New Ontario Photo ID Card For Those Who Do Not Have A Driver's Licence
Ontario is introducing a new photo card that will provide government-issued identification to more than
1.5 million Ontarians who do not drive.
The voluntary card will be available this summer to individuals 16 years of age and over who do not hold a driver’s licence.
An Ontario photo card is government-issued photo identification that will allow holders to access government, financial or business services that require proof of identity, such as cashing a cheque, opening a new bank account, obtaining a credit card, boarding a domestic flight, returning merchandise to a store, obtaining hotel accommodations and renting a home video. Click here for more information. | Back to Top
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TCDSB: New Catholic Elementary School Slated For Morningside Heights
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) Capital Development and Facilities Services Department is currently working on the construction documents, municipal and ministry approvals for a new Morningside Heights Catholic Elementary School. For more information, please visit www.tcdsb.org. | Back to Top
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TDSB: New Elementary School For The Sheppard-Meadowvale Community
School Trustee Shaun Chen advises that the TDSB is proceeding with a new elementary school for the Meadowvale-Sheppard community. A "space template" for the new school has been submitted to the Ministry of Education. The template outlines the general details of a proposed school, such as the number of pupil spaces and grade configuration. It is the first big step towards a new school. With Ministry approval of the template, the next step will be community consultation and the local design process. | Back to Top
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Park Improvements In Ward 42
Throughout Councillor Cho’s term as Councillor, he has been a strong advocate of park improvements and appropriate investments in our green spaces. Below are some noteworthy updates and investments that will have an impact in our community.
- White Haven Park will be opening this spring with a splash-pad, new playground equipment, new asphalt pathways, new shrub beds and two mini soccer fields.
- John Tabor Park will start construction this spring. The park will feature a new splash-pad, new asphalt pathways and new playground equipment.
- Wickson Trail Park: The new asphalt pathway construction has been completed.
- Berner Trail Park: Major pathway lighting upgrades have been completed. Residents who walk the park at night should see a very noticeable difference.
- The Malvern Community Centre: New fencing around the baseball diamond and improved track is to be completed this spring.
Residents of Ward 42 should take pride in keeping our parks clean and free from litter and garbage by using the bins provided. | Back to Top
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Emerald Ash Borers
For information on Emerald Ash Borers and how they might affect trees on your property, go to http://www.toronto.ca/trees/eab.htm. | Back to Top
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Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) |  | The TTC recently approved an extension of the 53 Steeles East route south from Steeles Avenue to the Morningside Heights area which became effective on January 2nd, 2011. The route operates south from Steeles Avenue on Staines Road, north on Morningside Avenue, north on Oasis Boulevard, east on Seasons Drive, and north on Staines Road to return to its regular route on Steeles Avenue. The route extension closes the gap on Staines Road and provides new service, but comes at the cost of less frequent service east of Markham Road as the route maintained the same number of buses to operate on the longer route. As a result, the time between buses east of Markham Road is now longer.
Construction at Finch Station has also impacted the reliability of buses on the 53 Steeles East route, as the buses are forced to take longer to exit from the station. Councillor Raymond Cho is currently working with the TTC General Manager and Chair to minimize these delays. | Back to Top
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City Of Toronto Budget 2011
In February of 2011, City Council approved the Capital and Operating budgets for the 2011 fiscal year, totalling approximately $2.051 billion and $9.383 billion respectively. Click here for details. | Back to Top
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Councillor Cho's Thoughts On The 2011 Budget
Quiet Raymond Cho is a thoughtful, middle-of-the-road voting veteran on city council, who tends to shun the spotlight and political pomp.
So when the Scarborough councillor suddenly broke out of character earlier this week and delivered an impassioned rebuke of the mayor’s “cut, cut, cut” agenda, it left opposition councillors banging their desks and cheering aloud. Click here for the full article. | Back to Top
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|  | Upcoming events
Community Safety Meeting
Friday February 17, 2012
6:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
Malvern Town Centre
(31 Tapscott Road)
Councillor Raymond Cho will be holding a Community Safety Meeting followed by a candlelight vigil on Friday February 17, 2012 from 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. at the Malvern Town Centre (31 Tapscott Road at Neilson Rd. and Tapscott Rd.).
In light of recent shootings that have occurred since January 2012, this meeting will seek to provide an opportunity for leaders from various religions and organizations to gather in solidarity against violence and support the Malvern community. All residents of Ward 42, Scarborough-Rouge River are invited to participate.
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