tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-93965672009-10-30T08:57:22.371-04:00Find out the latest news and upcoming events in your neighborhood. Politics, news, views, and links from Ward 33 Councillor Shelley Carroll.Ward 33http://www.blogger.com/profile/11903376983231537827noreply@blogger.comBlogger281125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9396567.post-79499664768679652982009-02-18T12:07:00.003-05:002009-02-18T12:21:16.405-05:00

There is an upcoming public meeting about Cleaning up our Waterways: The Don River and Central Waterfront Project. The purpose of this meeting is to find out about the sources of pollution to the Don River and Central Waterfront from our sewer system, the options being considered and how they are being evaluated. This meeting is being held on February 23rd at the Hotel Novotel Toronto Centre,

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On behalf of the No. 33 Division Community Response Unit, I would like to advertise this great opportunity for youth.The Toronto Police Service is now accepting applications for the 2009 Youth in Policing Initiative and we need your help in spreading the word to all eligible students!Every summer 100 youth are hired from Priority Neighbourhoods to work throughout the Toronto Police Service. They

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Don’t put away that bike. Even though it’s winter in Toronto, you can still use your bike during the season. In fact, an increasing number of people are commuting to work even during the coldest days of the year.Biking in winter can be quite enjoyable as long as you dress for the occasion. If you dress in layers, wear the proper clothing and use clothes that bock the wind, you will find that

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Please join Councillor Shelley Carroll and the Ward 33 Team to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year. The event will be taking place: Sunday, February 1st, 2009 Pleasant View Community Centre 545 Van Horne Avenue 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m.

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Toronto continues to rank as one of the most liveable and competitive cities in the worldToronto continues to be considered one of the most liveable and competitive cities in the world as demonstrated by various international rankings and reports. In addition to securing its position on the world stage, Toronto’s high rankings also confirm that it continues to offer a high quality of life for the

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Please be advised that the Dec 3rd meeting has been rescheduled until early in the new year as per the below email received by our office today. Sincerely, Jennifer DawsConstituency Assistant toCouncillor Shelley Carroll>>> "Fredelle Brief" 11/26/2008 11:20 AM >>>Councillor Carroll,Please be advised that the Public Information Centre for the City of Toronto's Don River and Central Waterfront

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FYIMaking street signs clearer, more visable The City of Toronto is taking steps to ensure a high quality, coordinated and well designed public realm for residents. We’re taking this approach with street signs – an important part of the urban landscape.The new signs are clearer, easier to read and will create a consistent look throughout the city. As well, we’ve made it possible for special

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Wade into the discussion!In 1987, the International Joint Commission identified the City of Toronto’s waterfront as one of 43 polluted Areas of Concern in the Great Lakes Basin, largely due to poor water quality conditions in the Don River and the Inner Harbour. Overflows from both storm sewers and combined sewers - sewers that contain both sanitary flows and stormwater - were identified as the

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Hello Ward 33 Residents, the below is being posted on behalf of Councillor Janet Davis and her constituents.Dear Neighbour,As many of you know, hundreds of residents from 2 Secord Avenue have been evacuated from their homes because of an explosion and fire on Sunday, July 20th. City of Toronto emergency response staff, with the assistance of the Canadian Red Cross and the Salvation Army, have

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Dear friends, You might have been hearing on the news that a certain colourful councillor from Etobicoke believes that Toronto is going to be a deserted town, mainly because of our increasing debt. He maintains the latest Audited statement confirms this. Let's have a look. I want to quote the upcoming Audit Committee report in question: "While the debt financing has and will grow due to unmet

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Hello Ward 33,You can put your old recycling boxes out at the curb on the next designated garbage day (June 20th 2008) if you would like them to be picked up by the city for recycling. In case you are wondering why you are being asked to put the boxes out on a garbage day and not a recycling day, this is because the city needs to ensure the boxes are empty when they are collected, and not filled

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Hello everyone,I would like to advertise a free 4-week series of English conversation class to the residents in Ward 33. The Centre of Information and Community Services of Ontario (S.E.P.T.) Clusters 3 will be offering these free English classes during the month of July. When: July 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 and 29 (Every Tuesday and Friday)What Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pmWhere: CICS, 3850 Finch Ave

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It's just about that time of year again when neighbours, families, friends and community groups are encouraged to get together and meet and greet and share some great food. All in an effort to create and maintain a cohesive community so that crime can be reduced.More than a quarter of a million residents have paticipated throughout the GTA since the program started in 1985. 33 Divison's

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A Great City Needs Great People For the Sinking Fund Committee and Investment Advisory CommitteeToronto is best served by boards that reflect the diversity of the community. We are looking for residents to serve on the Sinking Fund Committee and Investment Advisory Committee. The Committee manages over $730 million in assets to be used to redeem debenture debt and advises on investment

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The Armenian Relief Society of Toronto Roubina Chapter is located in Ward 33 at 45 Hallcrown Place. They are having a walkathon on June 22, 2008. See below for more details. Please contact the Armenian Relief Society if you have any questions about the event (contact names and numbers below).Armenian Relief Society Roubina Chapter - TorontoWalkathon 2008Sunday, June 22, 2008 11:00am -leaving

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Hello everyone, I will be at the Tone-Tai Grocery Store (Peanut Plaza, 3030 Don Mills Rd E) between 2:45-5 pm on May 12th to explain how the new garbage bin works. My assistant, Joyce Yang, who speaks Mandarin will be there as well. Please watch out for the order form for the new garbage bin that will be coming to your mail box. The order deadline is May 21, 2008. In the meantime, please contact

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THEFTS of GPSThis information is to alert the community members in 33 division in regards to a recent rash of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) being stolen from vehicles. With the average system costing between$180.00 to $1000.00 dollars there is little suprise why these thefts are on the rise. Even though many people hide their devices when they park their vehicles they usually don't bother to

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THEFTS of GPSThis information is to alert the community members in 33 division in regards to a recent rash of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) being stolen from vehicles. With the average system costing between$180.00 to $1000.00 dollars there is little suprise why these thefts are on the rise. Even though many people hide their devices when they park their vehicles they usually don't bother to

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Sign up and switch off for Earth Hour!On March 29, from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., millions of people in cities across the world will turn off their lights for Earth Hour – a global lights out event to show support for action on climate change. Toronto is the lead Earth Hour city in Canada, working in partnership with World Wildlife Fund Canada, the Toronto Star and Virgin Mobile to make it a success. Our

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The Toronto Police Service is conducting a traffic issues survey. I hope that you will take the time to look at it and fill it out to help improve the service we receive in our ward. The survey asks which police Division serves you, and it is Division 33 that serves our ward. The Toronto Police Service website can be accessed at: http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/ or by

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This is forwarded to our office for your informationTo Common Grounds Grant Applicants, We are pleased to announce that our Common Grounds Grant Program will be accepting proposals for the Wal-Mart - Evergreen Grant Program this spring. The deadline for applications is Friday February 29th, 2008. You will find our Spring 2008 guidelines and application forms for the Wal-Mart - Evergreen Green

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The City of Toronto’s Economic Development DivisionInvites you to attend aPUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING IN YOUR AREAToronto City Council has endorsed the creation of a financialincentive program to support the growth and expansion of industrial,technological, research and creative-oriented businesses.No consideration is being given to retail operations.The City of Toronto is looking for input from

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Questions are coming in about the news that the CVA freeze is over. The freeze is being lifted without any immediate changes proposed to this method of assessment so let's review how it works.Remember that the system is based on the average increase city-wide. If you are above or below the average increase in value, your tax rate will change. If your home increased in value but only by about the

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Courage Compassion ServiceToronto Fire ServicesDon’t miss out – Learn More about Careers with Toronto Fire ServicesAre you ready to join our team or do you know someone who is ready for an exciting and rewarding career with Toronto Fire Services?Come listen and ask questions of the recruiters as they focus on the application process and career preparation for Probationary Firefighter, Call Taker/

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Media AdvisoryJanuary 15, 2008Public meeting to discuss holiday shoppingThe City of Toronto is asking residents and business owners to comment on a recommendation to designate all of Toronto as a tourism area. This designation would allow retail operations inside the city’s geographic boundaries to open on all statutory holidays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the exception of Christmas Day.Date:

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