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Olivia Chow’s e-newsletter Nov. 12

Special Events: Join NDP Leader Jack Layton and MP Olivia Chow at U of T — discuss climate change and our principled stand on the search and kill mission in Afghanistan on Nov. 14 at  7 p.m. at Hart House ...

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Waterfront Revitalization Nov. newsletter

Martin Goodman Trail Improvements Update Work is now underway on trail improvements between Marilyn Bell Park and Ontario Place. The trail here is being widened to 4.5 metres, the Bailey Bridge which connects Exhibition Place to the waterfront, is being ...

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Cavalcade lights up downtown BIA’s

The 40th annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Scotiabank, Toronto’s multi-award-winning holiday celebration, illuminates 19 Toronto neighbourhoods with a series of magnificent new energy-efficient LED lighting displays. From flowing fountains of light to shimmering Christmas Trees, these brilliant creations – ...

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Province boosts Sherbourne Health Centre

Aim is to provide health service and care to all, including the marginalized, in “a loving way,” says Smitherman By Frank Touby – MPP George Smitherman, Ontario’s deputy premier, wore his health and long-term care minister hat Nov. 9 to ...

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Porter Air skips Island, flies in & out of Pearson

U.S. ambassador among passengers who had to cross on old ferry to Island, get frisked, then take a bus to a flight at Pearson on Porter Air plane By Frank Touby – The few passengers taking scheduled flights from Ottawa ...

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Tree a memorial to local youth leader

Popular rec centre volunteer Amman Tesfaldet died at age 20 of accidental causes By Paulette Touby – A memorial tree has been planted in Crombie Park by the St. Lawrence Community Recreation Centre to honour the memory of Amman Tesfaldet, ...

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Cathy Crowe’s newsletter on homelessness

1. Bring the Troops HOME Now! War and Housing—making the connections 2. Winnipeg and Kenora The Wind that Shakes the Barley 3. Mr. Harper’s Calgary 4. Blueprint to end Homelessness in Toronto By Cathy Crowe – 1. Bring the Troops ...

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Kick up your heels for world record

Help the Nutcracker Neighbourhood break a Guinness world record for the world’s longest single line of dancers with the world-famous Radio City Rockettes and receive a free ticket. Join us on Nov.  9 from 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at ...

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Rush hour fundraiser needs volunteers

The bells of 6 St Joseph House ring loud for volunteers! On Dec. 7 and 8, 6 St Joseph House will be holding its second festive rush-hour fundraiser in several TTC subway stations. The organizers are seeking volunteers to help ...

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