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  • Junction Triangle Library Services   6 years 35 weeks ago

    Just wanting to know if anyone could name all the 9 library branches that were mentioned in the Villager by the city rep who was quoted? Does she really mean in walking distance? For crying out loud, Parkdale branch is a 2.3 km walk from the neighbourhood. What toddler or preschooler is making it there?

  • Junction Triangle Library Services   6 years 36 weeks ago

    I do believe that Ana gets the emails too. IIRC, the email gets sent to that select group, and your local councillor according to the address you entered.

    I got a reply from Ana a few days after submitting the petition (as did other people, from what I've seen).

    But as always, it doesn't hurt to send personalized letters and make phone calls.

  • Junction Triangle Library Services   6 years 36 weeks ago

    The councillors that are copied on the petition form letter are not Ward 18 Ana Bailao, but Wards 35, 5 and 7, as well as Rob Ford and the executive council.
    I sent an email to Ana Bailao office also to let her know how I support Perth Dupont Public Library.

  • Junction Triangle Library Services   6 years 36 weeks ago

    Please follow link
    http://ourpubliclibrary.to/
    to sign the petition and add your name regarding potential cutbacks and closures to our Toronto area public libraries.
    If you would like to keep your local public library, please share this with others in our community and city, a larger number of people who sign the petition is an overall good thing. Add your personal comments and let city council know how you use the library, what services the library provides that mean a lot to you and your families and friends.

    Check out the updates on the twitter feed on the link as well.
    Thanks.

  • gone but not forgotten   6 years 36 weeks ago

    Hi Jack,
    it has been a long time. Grade 3 or 4?
    I did see you on TV a few years ago during the regrettable death of Holly. I think I felt as stunned as everyone who still lived in the Junction Triangle over what happened and thought what more could this neighbourhood and its people endure. I wonder if that was the catalyst for the coming together of the neighbourhood.
    Funny that you use the term 'hood' to refer to the Junction Triangle. It is a term that I have also taken to using in the past few years when I tell my freinds about the area where I grew up. It is a source of endless(for me) discussions and anlysis. In university the neighbourhood was a constant in the stories and poems that I wrote for creative writing class. But also to draw comparisons of what it was like to live in the hood as opposed to the burbs or even certain other neighbourhoods that I have worked in as a house painter.
    My daughter wants go on the computer so must say bye for now.
    Vince

  • gone but not forgotten   6 years 36 weeks ago

    Hi Joanne.
    Nice to hear from you. Hope the your family and sister's are doing well. My mother keeps me updated on your mom and dad. I last met your parents at my parent's 50th anniverserylast winter. Even had Tony and Marie's parent, the Valentis, at the party. It was like a reunion.
    I've been meaning to come by and say hi at the old store and maybe take wake around the old neibourhood. My cousins still live at my grandparents place on Perth, but I haven't had the desire to visit the house since their death--it wouldn't feel the same.
    Say hi to everyone for me.
    Love Vince

  • Toronto Public Library - Perth/Dupont Branch   6 years 36 weeks ago

    Bailao's closing line is one of the most intelligent things that has been said about Libraries and City services in general. When you gut a city it declines, when you maintain a cultural and intellectual life it flourishes and brings jobs and tax base with it. The Ford brothers seem to be the only 2 people in Toronto who dont love our Library. They just a third rail; I think our branches are safe. Note by the way that circulation is not a clear indicator of usage.

  • Toronto Public Library - Perth/Dupont Branch   6 years 36 weeks ago

    From the Globe & Mail, August 4-5 2011:

    http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/toronto/closing-libraries-d...

    "A rookie councillor occupying the influential middle ground at city hall, Ms. Bailao has been working to expand the Perth Dupont library, which has the fifth-lowest circulation in the city. That figure is deceptive, she says, because the library is small. “You go there on a Saturday morning and it’s packed, completely packed,” she said. “If we want to attract the best and brightest from around the world and educate the best and brightest, talking of closing down libraries is not the way to go. There isn’t much appetite for it on council. This is not gravy; this is our future.”"

  • 2011 Ontario Provincial Election   6 years 36 weeks ago

    Torontoist ponders whether the NDP wave in Davenport will continue with Jonah Schein.

    http://torontoist.com/2011/08/queens_park_watch_orange_crushing_it_in_to...

    The link to the PC candidate is a must especially for "Add recent accomplishments" under Bio. : )

  • gone but not forgotten   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Ciao amico,

    Good to hear from you, been a long time.

    Still live in the hood, left for a while, Europe, middle east and other places, but came back. First year my son was born we lived on Gerrard street East and Sherbourne close to my place of work was convenient at the time, but not a place we wanted to raise a child. Opportunity came so I bought a home on Symington, just south from my mom's place same street were I grew up.

    Vince there are many who would totally understand what you wrote, because many of us lived it emotionally and physically, but there are many who wouldn't. The neighbourhood has changed in many ways, we don't have all the factories, we have a lot of new development, homes, bike path etc.. Many people have moved away including my own 2 brothers, but there are many who decided to stay and die here, like my dad. But I still see many of the old residents and time to time speak with them.

    The people(residents) has changed as well. Mnay young people couple's and family are chosen to make this there home, some for profit, others want to call this neighbourhood their home. There is other stuff but will leave that for another email.

    Hey you get a chance look me up on facebook. Take care JF

  • gone but not forgotten   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Hi old friend Vince
    It is so true you never leave your roots.
    I always felt like I was missing something is my adult life.
    But after opening up Nonna's Place it is as if I was back home and a kid again. We had something very special growing up in this neighbourhood.
    maybe it was youth or innocence I don't know but it was something.
    Say hi to the family
    Hugs
    Joanne

  • Metrolinx Air Station on Railpath   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Manuel Pedrosa from Metrolinx wanted to add this information about the Air Station on Railpath. He was not available at the time of my original post:

    Metrolinx will be installing an air quality monitoring station at Wallace Avenue, one of three locations along the Georgetown South rail corridor. The results will be used to measure the level of air emissions from all sources including trains operating in the rail corridor. This data will be reported quarterly to the Ministry of the Environment as well as the public. It will be used to validate the modelling results from our Air Quality and Human Health assessment studies that measured the effectiveness of implementing Tier 4 engine emission standards on GO locomotive and the Airport Rail Link equipment. The studies concluded that we are providing a significant increase in mass transit service, taking even more cars off the road, for about the same emission levels that exist today.

    Regards,

    Manuel Pedrosa
    Manager, Community Relations
    Georgetown South Project
    GO Transit, a division of Metrolinx
    20 Bay Street, Suite 600
    Toronto, Ontario M5J 2W3

    E-mail: manuel.pedrosa@gotransit.com
    Tel: 647-260-6719
    Cell: 416-996-9213

  • DayCare Suggestios   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Thank you! I am on a waiting list at the candy factory and I think this will be one of my top picks!

  • DayCare Suggestios   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Hi Katie,

    Once you know the program schedules I'd love it if you could pass the info along. My child will be 12 months old in November.

    Thanks for your suggestions!

  • DayCare Suggestios   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Hi, I was thinking that since you do not need care until November you may wish to attend a couple of sessions of the Early Years Programs at Perth Avenue Public School and Pauline Public School starting in September to observe some of the home care providers in the area in action. This way you can interact with a few and see if you feel comfortable with one or two. I am not sure if the schedule for these programs will remain the same but I can post it here once I know it.

  • Junction Triangle Parks update from Councillor Bailao   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Hi Carolynn,

    Here is a link to see the location of Campbell Park in Google Maps. Just click on the park name highlighted in red.

    For more information on Campbell Park, please go to http://campbellpark.ca/.

    However, I don't think we have ever had a Farmers Market in Campbell Park. Although, I know the neighbours I've chatted with would love to have a Farmers Market in one of our parks. :)

    The closest farmers markets to the Junction Triangle are:

    Dufferin Grove Park
    http://www.dufferinpark.ca/market/wiki/wiki.php

    Sorauren Park
    http://westendfood.coop/content/every-monday-afternoon-sorauren-park

    Hope this is helpful to you.

  • Junction Triangle Parks update from Councillor Bailao   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Hi-
    I googled "farmer's market junction triangle" to see if there was a farmer's market today, near my home- a page came up about Campbell Park events. I don't know where that is- I would assume it is in/near the Junction, because it came up as a result of my google search, but....

    It would be good to have addresses embedded in these headings so people don't have to either spend a lot of time sleuthing, or just give up and forget about it.

    Thanks-

    Carolynn Bloomer
    809 Windermere

  • Torontoist: A Spotter's Guide to Endangered Library Branches   6 years 37 weeks ago

    The circulation numbers alone are deceptive. Our library circulates more books than it holds (20,000) and is one of the smallest branches in the entire system. The numbers simply match the size and don’t account for the important service the branch provides our neighbourhood.
    We need to be discussing how we can meet the demand at this branch by expanding the service offerings. Wouldn't it be great to have more computer workstations, a reading room with chairs or a space in the courtyard for summer reading programs with the kids?
    While the talk of library closings is alarming, it creates an opportunity to get people in the neighbourhood engaged in a discussion about what they like about the Perth/Dupont branch and what they want to see in a bigger facility.
    If you like the library and want to learn more about how the community can make it better, I hope you will come to the August 16 meeting at 7 p.m. in the library. https://www.junctiontriangle.ca/node/1199

  • Some recent Junction Triangle news   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Check 'em out on YouTube! (Sham Shawarma)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkARyzYoKOA

  • DayCare Suggestios   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Not sure how old your child is but the Perth Early Learning Academy at Perth PS is great but they don't take kids until 2.5 years of age. Candy Factory at Symington and Bloor takes infants and I have a friend who sends her daughter there and is happy with it. There are tons of registered and unregistered homecare options in the neighbourhood too if you're interested.

  • Some recent Junction Triangle news   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Just noticed that there is a new Thai restaurant opening up soon next to Sham. Interesting to see how this goes.

  • DayCare Suggestios   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Have you looked into Serendipity Home Child Care at the corner of Symington and Dupont? I am not sure if you are looking for in home or day care settings but this is a good option of both since it is run by 2 RECE's. Their contact info is listed on this site. Good luck and all the best!

  • 362 / 370 Wallace Ave. (Former Glidden site) - Wallace Walk   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Thanks to Joanna, we have some photos of boards that were on display at the July 26th meeting. I have added them to Shona's meeting notes.

  • Bending the Rails: Documentary screening at Revue Cinema   6 years 37 weeks ago

    It must also be mentioned that both our Councillor Ana Bailao and our MP Andrew Cash are financially sponsoring the screening in addition to doing promotion.

  • Bending the Rails: Documentary screening at Revue Cinema   6 years 37 weeks ago

    Thanks for posting the event notice Vic. This free film event is presented by the Junction Triangle Rail Committee and is made possible by the generous support of Realtors for Electric Rail and Chander Chaddah.