Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Saturday, October 27, 2012
4th Annual Building Bridges Fundraising Gala is November 1st!
♠ 51 Division CPLC Building Bridges Gala ♦ ♣ Tickets selling quickly ♥
♠ Daniels Spectrum ♦ Underground Parking available ♣ Access from Sackville St. along south side of centre ♥
Online tickets: http://georgebrown.ca/foundation/51divisiongala
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Police request assistance from area homeowners/business owners
| Toronto Police Service News Release |  |
Homicide #43/2012, Nighisti Semret, 55, Update, Police request assistance from area homeowners/business owners
Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 2:33 PM
Homicide Squad: 416-808-7400
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at 7:04 a.m., police responded to a call for unknown trouble at 510 Ontario Street.
See previous release.
Police are requesting residents that live in the area bounded by Sherbourne Street to the west; Carlton Street to the south; Ontario Street to the east; Wellesley Street East to the north, to check their properties for a discarded knife.
Police are also asking homeowners or business owners, in the same area, equipped with security cameras, to check their surveillance tapes between 6:30 a.m. to 7 a.m., on Tuesday, October 23, 2012, for anything suspicious.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Constable Tony Vella, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Gary Giroux, Homicide Squad
Source
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Homicide #43 - October 23, 2012
| Toronto Police Service News Release | |
Homicide #43/2012
Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 1:21 PM
51 Division: 416-808-7400
On Tuesday, October 23, 2012, at 7:04 a.m., police responded to an unknown trouble call at 510 Ontario Street.
Officers responded and located a woman, in her 50s, in a laneway, suffering from multiple stab wounds.
She was taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The name of the woman is not being released at this time.
Investigators are viewing security camera video seized from the area.
It is reported that:
- a man approached the woman from behind and, after a short period of time, the woman was stabbed several times
- the man then fled the scene
The suspect is described as white, 5’10", wearing dark clothing, and wearing a cap or baseball cap
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Detective Sergeant Gary Giroux, Homicide Squad
Friday, October 19, 2012
| Toronto Police Service News Release | |
39 Community Members Awarded, Sunday, October 21, 2012, 1pm
Headquarters, main lobby
Friday, October 19, 2012 - 9:00 AM
Professional Standards: 416-808-7096
On Sunday, October 21, 2012, at 1 p.m., in the main lobby of Headquarters, 40 College Street, 39 members of the community will be recognized for unselfish acts of bravery, courage and assistance to the Toronto Police Service. The presentations will be made by Alok Mukherjee, Chairman of the Toronto Police Services Board and Chief of Police William Blair.
COMMUNITY MEMBER AWARD
The following members of the community are granted a Community Member Award by the Toronto Police Services Board for grateful acknowledgement of unselfish assistance rendered to the Service or for an initiative or innovation that impacted positively on the image or operation of the Service.
Felix OLADIMEJI Submitted by 12 Division
Christopher CUNNINGHAM Submitted by 12 Division
Brendan LYNCH Submitted by 12 Division
Kate PEREIRA Submitted by 14 Division
Nocole ARGHANDEWAL Submitted by 14 Division
Jason PALLADINO Submitted by 22 Division
Ladislav RUDOLF Submitted by 22 Division
Phillip LIVINGSTON Submitted by 23 Division
Jameal JACK Submitted by 31 Division
Enio LAZZER Submitted by 32 Division
Darya Moslemi ZONOOZI Submitted by 32 Division
Brian LIA Submitted by 33 Division
Brian SERAPIO Submitted by 33 Division
Mike BUDD Submitted by 33 Division
Kai CHEN Submitted by 41 Division
Sean STEPHAN Submitted by 41 Division
John HOME Submitted by 42 Division
Ulises ARIAS Submitted by 42 Division
Kabir KOSHI Submitted by 43 Division
Yves PRECOURT Submitted by 51 Division
John WORTON Submitted by 51 Division
Jean McCONNELL Submitted by 51 Division
Jakub JAKAL Submitted by 52 Division
Crispinus OKUBASU Submitted by 54 Division
Daniel HUTCHINSON Submitted by 54 Division
Dean MORGAN Submitted by 54 Division
Thomas HAMILTON Submitted by 54 Division
Charles QUARTARONE Submitted by Emergency Task Force
Shannon WILLIS Submitted by Emergency Task Force
Rory O’NEILL Submitted by Emergency Task Force
Mark PAINTER Submitted by Emergency Task Force
David NAFTOLIN Submitted by Emergency Task Force
Trevor ROBESON Submitted by Emergency Task Force
Frank LILOTI Submitted by Forensic Identification Services
Stanley BONN Submitted by Marine Unit
Nicole CAMPESE Submitted by Organized Crime Enforcement
Alex POTAPENO Submitted by Sex Crimes Unit
Mamoun AWAN Submitted by Sex Crimes Unit
Stephen RUDDY Submitted by Sex Crimes Unit
Click here for event program.
For further information please contact Ms. Deborah Chase at 416-808-7096 or Public Information Unit at 416-808-7100.
Constable Wendy Drummond, Corporate Communications, for Superintendent Hugh Ferguson
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Building Bridges returns November 1 as 51 Division CPLC gala
As the 51 Division Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) gala steering committee plans for its annual bash on November 1st, reports swirl about a major 5-year sponsorship commitment from a "confidential supporter".
The steering committee chose Artscape's newly-named Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park as this year's venue and potential long-term home for the annual Building Bridges fundraiser. "Let us be the trailblazers to the new Regent Park,", said Ian Taylor, CPLC member from the Yonge-Bay-Bloor BIA.
Comedian Alan Park will emcee the evening's prohibition-era speakeasy theme along with guest host Laura DiBattista of the CBC. The division's finest officers and surprise guest models will wear fashions courtesy of co-presenter Marilyn McNeil-Morin, chair of George Brown College fashion studies and performing arts program.
Visit the website at www.cplc-51division.blogspot.ca for event details, crime reports and community links.
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Regent Park Life - Fall Edition 2012
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This summer, 157 Youth in Policing Initiative students were given the opportunity to work alongside police officers in various stations around the city. Four of us were lucky enough to be placed at 51 Division. While at work, we did many tasks assigned by our supervisors and numerous police officers that needed our assistance. These jobs included organizing crown envelope folders to checking the inventory of biohazard kits in police cruisers. We always had interesting material to keep us busy at 51; and it helped that the officers were so friendly. During our time working for the Toronto Police Service, we have learned how they operate on a day-to-day basis. A common TPS myth was also dispelled; the police officers don’t eat doughnuts… they eat MUFFINS! A usual day starts at 7:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm. While completing our tasks, we get to interact with police officers with various ranks. No two days are the same throughout a common week at the station. Over the past few weeks, we have learned and enhanced several skills such as leadership, teamwork and organizational skills. All in all, this has been an amazing once in a lifetime experience and a great summer job. By YIPI students: Joshua Rigg, Abie Quayson, Miles Lenehan, MacDarrel Ramos Message from Superintendent Tanouye and Inspector Meissner Greetings from 51 division. As the fall season arrives, we are preparing for the colder days and adverse driving conditions. Traffic and pedestrian safety is one of our Service priorities and we remind drivers to be aware of your surroundings, drive defensively by watching for children, pedestrians and bicyclists. This past summer brought challenges to our communities with shooting violence at the Eaton Centre and Danzig Street. We continue to work with our communities to ensure safe, liveable communities and implemented initiatives such as Summer Safety, TAVIS , the Neighbourhood TAVIS Initiative and the Neighbourhood Safety Initiative. Together we can ensure safe communities for everyone. The Regent Park Arts and Cultural Centre opening ceremonies was a great community event. On the 1st of November, this community facility will be the venue where we will be hosting our annual Building Bridges Gala Fundraising event supporting local youth scholarships. Tickets are still available.Report from the Crime Analyst The Toronto Police Service uses statistical data to make many of the day to day decisions that shape the service police provide to the city. One of the ways the Service uses this data is through what’s referred to as Major Crime Indicators. This is a snapshot that can be refined to something as small as patrol zones within a division or broadened to encompass the entire service. Major crime indicators are defined by the following seven types of offences: Murders, Sexual Assaults, Assaults, Robberies, Break and Enters, Auto Thefts and Thefts Over $5000. 51 Division is no different as we use these Major Crime Indicators to gauge the success of implemented crime initiatives as well as to guide and form future projects. This also allows us to put our divisional trends against that of the entire city in an attempt to identify future crime trends on the fly. Regent Park Officer Program The Regent Park Officer Program will continue into the foreseeable future. The response from residents to having these officers assigned to the neighbourhood has been extremely positive and we hope to maintain gains in the area of crime reduction as well as continue to forge new relationships with community members. The officers assigned to the Regent Park Officer Program are part of the 51 Division Community Response Unit and are focused on interacting with, and make personal connections with community members. Their job is to get to know the people in the neighbourhood and to establish positive relationships. By working together towards the community goal of safety within the Regent Park neighbourhood, everyone will benefit. The officer in charge of the Community Response Unit is Staff Sergeant John Spanton and he would be happy to hear your comments about the program. He can be reached at (416) 808 – 5100. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers is a partnership of the public, police and media that provides the community with a proactive program for people to assist the police anonymously to solve crimes, thereby contributing to an improved quality of life. Toronto Crime Stoppers is a registered Canadian charity that partners the community, media outlets and local police services to provide community members a way to anonymously supply police with information about a crime or potential crime. TIPSTERS always remain anonymous and are never required to testify in court. CASH REWARDS of up to $2000 may be paid to tipsters. Tips can be made by calling (416) – 222 – TIPS (8477) or online. To submit a tip online, simply go to http://www.222tips.com/ and click on the “Submit a Tip” section. Once there, fill out the online form. Provide NO identifying information about yourself if you wish to remain anonymous! A tip code number will be issued to you when you click 'Submit Tip'. Project Summer Safety The seven-week Summer Safety Initiative that began at the end of July in response to several violent gang-related crimes in the city has been extraordinarily successful. Across the city there was a 62.2 per cent reduction in homicides and a 50 per cent decrease in shootings and people injured by gun violence during the initiative, compared to a similar seven-week period over the last seven years. In 51 Division officers took to the streets with 3 goals in mind: • reduce violence • increase safety in the community • improve the quality of life for members of high-risk communities In the Regent Park community, specifically Violent Calls for Service, have been reduced over 50%. As a part of our ongoing efforts to develop and maintain positive relationships within the community, and specifically with youth, planning is underway to develop a youth and police sporting program. The program will help build new partnerships within the Regent Park community between youth, existing community programs and the members of 51 Division. Halloween will be happening again in a few weeks and it is important that we all pay special attention to the children in the neighbourhood to ensure that that have a fun and safe evening. Kids will be out after dark, so remember to drive slowly and watch out for kids who may be a bit excited, running from home to home and not paying close attention to traffic. For a list of Halloween safety tips, you can go to http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/safetyzone/kids/halloween_safety_pamphlet.pdf. Officer Profile : Staff Sergeant John Spanton I joined the Toronto Police Service in 1985 and was one of 2 officers in my class assigned permanently to 51 Division. I spent the next 8 years patrolling and walking the beat in 51 Division communities, including the old Regent park. In 1993 I transferred to 54 Division where I spent time in Youth Services, Criminal Investigations and uniformed duties. I was promoted in 2001 and transferred to 11 Division uniform duties. After 6 months I was fortunate enough to be transferred to 55 Division where I eventually attained a supervisory position in the Community Response Unit. For the next 3 ½ years I dealt with Community issues. Many times dealing directly with community representatives and business associations. It was this experience that led to another promotion and in 2008 I volunteered to be part of the Regent Park Tavis Neighbourhood Deployment Initiative during the summer so that I could stay in 51 Division as a Staff Sergeant. 51 Division was my first choice and I was lucky enough to return here after all these years. I have spent the last 4 I joined the Toronto Police Service in 1985 and was one of 2 officers in my class assigned permanently to 51 Division. I spent the next 8 years patrolling and walking the beat in 51 Division communities, including the old Regent park. In 1993 I transferred to 54 Division where I spent time in Youth Services, Criminal Investigations and uniformed duties. I was promoted in 2001 and transferred to 11 Division uniform duties. After 6 months I was fortunate enough to be transferred to 55 Division where I eventually attained a years in uniform and in charge of a Primary Response platoon. In September of this year I took over the Community Response Unit in 51 Division. As part of my duties I attended the recent opening of the Regent Park Arts and Cultural Center. I have a 28 year history with Regent Park and was very happy and proud to see the vast changes happening in the Regent Park community. I look forward to being a part of the changes already planned and those that will certainly follow. S/Sgt Spanton #678 51 Division CRU supervisory position in the Community Response Unit. For the next 3 ½ years I dealt with Community issues. Many times dealing directly with community representatives and business associations. It was this experience that led to another promotion and in 2008 I volunteered to be part of the Regent Park Tavis Neighbourhood Deployment Initiative during the summer so that I could stay in 51 Division as a Staff Sergeant. 51 Division was my first choice and I was lucky enough to return here after all these years. I have spent the last 4 I joined the Toronto Police Service in 1985 and was one of 2 officers in my class assigned permanently to 51 Division. I spent the next 8 years patrolling and walking the beat in 51 Division communities, including the old Regent park. In 1993 I transferred to 54 Division where I spent time in Youth Services, Criminal Investigations and uniformed duties. I was promoted in 2001 and transferred to 11 Division uniform duties. After 6 months I was fortunate enough to be transferred to 55 Division where I eventually attained a years in uniform and in charge of a Primary Response platoon. In September of this year I took over the Community Response Unit in 51 Division. As part of my duties I attended the recent opening of the Regent Park Arts and Cultural Center. I have a 28 year history with Regent Park and was very happy and proud to see the vast changes happening in the Regent Park community. I look forward to being a part of the changes already planned and those that will certainly follow. S/Sgt Spanton #678 51 Division CRU Crime Prevention Tip - Bicycle Registration etc... should be detached and taken with you when the bicycle is left unattended.Identification of your bicycleManufacturers mark most bicycles with a serial number. If yours does not have a serial number, engrave an identifying number on the frame. You may wish to put the same number on the wheels and other components. Register your bicycleRegistering your bicycle will greatly assist in its recovery if stolen. Two methods of registration: Bicycle theft is a crime that causes financial loss and inconvenience in every community. Thefts of bicycles can be reduced if owners acknowledge the need for adequate security, and invest in equipment that will be effective. Protect Your Bicycle Register your bicycle with the police. Use a good quality locking device such as a hardened steel "U" shaped lock, or a hardened steel chain and padlock Lock your bicycle and both wheels to an immovable object which cannot be easily cut or broken. Weak, inexpensive locks will not deter a proficient thief. It is pointless to save money by using a cheaply made lock, only to lose an expensive bicycle.To prevent loss, accessories such as lights and bags, 1. Use an on-line Bicycle Registry system which can be found on the Toronto Police website http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/bike/ Print the registration formincluded in the pamphlet and bring it to your local police station, or mail it to the address listed on the form. Protect YourselfBefore riding your bicycle, take steps to protect yourself from injury. Wear an approved bicycle safety helmet. Use proper lights and reflectors. Follow all road safety rules.
This summer, 157 Youth in Policing Initiative students were given the opportunity to work alongside police officers in various stations around the city. Four of us were lucky enough to be placed at 51 Division. While at work, we did many tasks assigned by our supervisors and numerous police officers that needed our assistance. These jobs included organizing crown envelope folders to checking the inventory of biohazard kits in police cruisers. We always had interesting material to keep us busy at 51; and it helped that the officers were so friendly. During our time working for the Toronto Police Service, we have learned how they operate on a day-to-day basis. A common TPS myth was also dispelled; the police officers don’t eat doughnuts… they eat MUFFINS! A usual day starts at 7:00 am and ends at 3:00 pm. While completing our tasks, we get to interact with police officers with various ranks. No two days are the same throughout a common week at the station. Over the past few weeks, we have learned and enhanced several skills such as leadership, teamwork and organizational skills. All in all, this has been an amazing once in a lifetime experience and a great summer job. By YIPI students: Joshua Rigg, Abie Quayson, Miles Lenehan, MacDarrel Ramos Message from Superintendent Tanouye and Inspector Meissner Greetings from 51 division. As the fall season arrives, we are preparing for the colder days and adverse driving conditions. Traffic and pedestrian safety is one of our Service priorities and we remind drivers to be aware of your surroundings, drive defensively by watching for children, pedestrians and bicyclists. This past summer brought challenges to our communities with shooting violence at the Eaton Centre and Danzig Street. We continue to work with our communities to ensure safe, liveable communities and implemented initiatives such as Summer Safety, TAVIS , the Neighbourhood TAVIS Initiative and the Neighbourhood Safety Initiative. Together we can ensure safe communities for everyone. The Regent Park Arts and Cultural Centre opening ceremonies was a great community event. On the 1st of November, this community facility will be the venue where we will be hosting our annual Building Bridges Gala Fundraising event supporting local youth scholarships. Tickets are still available.Report from the Crime Analyst The Toronto Police Service uses statistical data to make many of the day to day decisions that shape the service police provide to the city. One of the ways the Service uses this data is through what’s referred to as Major Crime Indicators. This is a snapshot that can be refined to something as small as patrol zones within a division or broadened to encompass the entire service. Major crime indicators are defined by the following seven types of offences: Murders, Sexual Assaults, Assaults, Robberies, Break and Enters, Auto Thefts and Thefts Over $5000. 51 Division is no different as we use these Major Crime Indicators to gauge the success of implemented crime initiatives as well as to guide and form future projects. This also allows us to put our divisional trends against that of the entire city in an attempt to identify future crime trends on the fly. Regent Park Officer Program The Regent Park Officer Program will continue into the foreseeable future. The response from residents to having these officers assigned to the neighbourhood has been extremely positive and we hope to maintain gains in the area of crime reduction as well as continue to forge new relationships with community members. The officers assigned to the Regent Park Officer Program are part of the 51 Division Community Response Unit and are focused on interacting with, and make personal connections with community members. Their job is to get to know the people in the neighbourhood and to establish positive relationships. By working together towards the community goal of safety within the Regent Park neighbourhood, everyone will benefit. The officer in charge of the Community Response Unit is Staff Sergeant John Spanton and he would be happy to hear your comments about the program. He can be reached at (416) 808 – 5100. Crime Stoppers Crime Stoppers is a partnership of the public, police and media that provides the community with a proactive program for people to assist the police anonymously to solve crimes, thereby contributing to an improved quality of life. Toronto Crime Stoppers is a registered Canadian charity that partners the community, media outlets and local police services to provide community members a way to anonymously supply police with information about a crime or potential crime. TIPSTERS always remain anonymous and are never required to testify in court. CASH REWARDS of up to $2000 may be paid to tipsters. Tips can be made by calling (416) – 222 – TIPS (8477) or online. To submit a tip online, simply go to http://www.222tips.com/ and click on the “Submit a Tip” section. Once there, fill out the online form. Provide NO identifying information about yourself if you wish to remain anonymous! A tip code number will be issued to you when you click 'Submit Tip'. Project Summer Safety The seven-week Summer Safety Initiative that began at the end of July in response to several violent gang-related crimes in the city has been extraordinarily successful. Across the city there was a 62.2 per cent reduction in homicides and a 50 per cent decrease in shootings and people injured by gun violence during the initiative, compared to a similar seven-week period over the last seven years. In 51 Division officers took to the streets with 3 goals in mind: • reduce violence • increase safety in the community • improve the quality of life for members of high-risk communities In the Regent Park community, specifically Violent Calls for Service, have been reduced over 50%. As a part of our ongoing efforts to develop and maintain positive relationships within the community, and specifically with youth, planning is underway to develop a youth and police sporting program. The program will help build new partnerships within the Regent Park community between youth, existing community programs and the members of 51 Division. Halloween will be happening again in a few weeks and it is important that we all pay special attention to the children in the neighbourhood to ensure that that have a fun and safe evening. Kids will be out after dark, so remember to drive slowly and watch out for kids who may be a bit excited, running from home to home and not paying close attention to traffic. For a list of Halloween safety tips, you can go to http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/safetyzone/kids/halloween_safety_pamphlet.pdf. Officer Profile : Staff Sergeant John Spanton I joined the Toronto Police Service in 1985 and was one of 2 officers in my class assigned permanently to 51 Division. I spent the next 8 years patrolling and walking the beat in 51 Division communities, including the old Regent park. In 1993 I transferred to 54 Division where I spent time in Youth Services, Criminal Investigations and uniformed duties. I was promoted in 2001 and transferred to 11 Division uniform duties. After 6 months I was fortunate enough to be transferred to 55 Division where I eventually attained a supervisory position in the Community Response Unit. For the next 3 ½ years I dealt with Community issues. Many times dealing directly with community representatives and business associations. It was this experience that led to another promotion and in 2008 I volunteered to be part of the Regent Park Tavis Neighbourhood Deployment Initiative during the summer so that I could stay in 51 Division as a Staff Sergeant. 51 Division was my first choice and I was lucky enough to return here after all these years. I have spent the last 4 I joined the Toronto Police Service in 1985 and was one of 2 officers in my class assigned permanently to 51 Division. I spent the next 8 years patrolling and walking the beat in 51 Division communities, including the old Regent park. In 1993 I transferred to 54 Division where I spent time in Youth Services, Criminal Investigations and uniformed duties. I was promoted in 2001 and transferred to 11 Division uniform duties. After 6 months I was fortunate enough to be transferred to 55 Division where I eventually attained a years in uniform and in charge of a Primary Response platoon. In September of this year I took over the Community Response Unit in 51 Division. As part of my duties I attended the recent opening of the Regent Park Arts and Cultural Center. I have a 28 year history with Regent Park and was very happy and proud to see the vast changes happening in the Regent Park community. I look forward to being a part of the changes already planned and those that will certainly follow. S/Sgt Spanton #678 51 Division CRU supervisory position in the Community Response Unit. For the next 3 ½ years I dealt with Community issues. Many times dealing directly with community representatives and business associations. It was this experience that led to another promotion and in 2008 I volunteered to be part of the Regent Park Tavis Neighbourhood Deployment Initiative during the summer so that I could stay in 51 Division as a Staff Sergeant. 51 Division was my first choice and I was lucky enough to return here after all these years. I have spent the last 4 I joined the Toronto Police Service in 1985 and was one of 2 officers in my class assigned permanently to 51 Division. I spent the next 8 years patrolling and walking the beat in 51 Division communities, including the old Regent park. In 1993 I transferred to 54 Division where I spent time in Youth Services, Criminal Investigations and uniformed duties. I was promoted in 2001 and transferred to 11 Division uniform duties. After 6 months I was fortunate enough to be transferred to 55 Division where I eventually attained a years in uniform and in charge of a Primary Response platoon. In September of this year I took over the Community Response Unit in 51 Division. As part of my duties I attended the recent opening of the Regent Park Arts and Cultural Center. I have a 28 year history with Regent Park and was very happy and proud to see the vast changes happening in the Regent Park community. I look forward to being a part of the changes already planned and those that will certainly follow. S/Sgt Spanton #678 51 Division CRU Crime Prevention Tip - Bicycle Registration etc... should be detached and taken with you when the bicycle is left unattended.Identification of your bicycleManufacturers mark most bicycles with a serial number. If yours does not have a serial number, engrave an identifying number on the frame. You may wish to put the same number on the wheels and other components. Register your bicycleRegistering your bicycle will greatly assist in its recovery if stolen. Two methods of registration: Bicycle theft is a crime that causes financial loss and inconvenience in every community. Thefts of bicycles can be reduced if owners acknowledge the need for adequate security, and invest in equipment that will be effective. Protect Your Bicycle Register your bicycle with the police. Use a good quality locking device such as a hardened steel "U" shaped lock, or a hardened steel chain and padlock Lock your bicycle and both wheels to an immovable object which cannot be easily cut or broken. Weak, inexpensive locks will not deter a proficient thief. It is pointless to save money by using a cheaply made lock, only to lose an expensive bicycle.To prevent loss, accessories such as lights and bags, 1. Use an on-line Bicycle Registry system which can be found on the Toronto Police website http://www.torontopolice.on.ca/bike/ Print the registration formincluded in the pamphlet and bring it to your local police station, or mail it to the address listed on the form. Protect YourselfBefore riding your bicycle, take steps to protect yourself from injury. Wear an approved bicycle safety helmet. Use proper lights and reflectors. Follow all road safety rules.
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
Toronto Centre South Community Planning Meetings
MPP Glen Murray will host a number of meetings in the south end of Toronto Centre starting at the end of the month. These meetings will be a continuation of past meetings and will focus on neighbourhood priorities as decided by residents.
Cabbagetown South
Monday October 22nd, 2012
7:00pm-9:00pm
Yonge Street Mission (Main Gym) - 270 Gerrard Street East
Regent Park
Wednesday October 24th
6:30pm-8:30pm
Daniels Presentation Centre - 500 Dundas Street East
St. Lawrence
Tuesday October 30, 2012
6:30pm-8:30pm
OWN Co-Op - 115 The Esplanade
Corktown/Distillery
Monday November 5th, 2012
6:30pm-8:30pm
Enoch Turner School House - 106 Trinity Street
St. James Town
Wednesday November 7th, 2012
6:30pm-8:30pm
490 Sherbourne Street
Cabbagetown
Wednesday November 14th, 2012
7:00pm-9:00pm
Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club - 101 Spruce Street
For more information, please contact the Office of MPP Glen Murray, 514 Parliament Street, 416-972-7683, gmurray.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org
Tuesday, October 02, 2012
Vote today, vote every day for Best Buddies Club
My name is Marie Sullivan and I am a special education teacher at Don Mills Collegiate for students with developmental disabilities. With the volunteer help of students, I have been running the Best Buddies program at the school for 5 years. The program has helped many see the ability and not the disability in our students. The students at Don Mills CI and I worked hard and put a video and proposal together to apply for a grant from Aviva Community Fund for our Best Buddies program. Our work is now complete and I am reaching out for your help and support. The grant will be awarded to the entry with the most number of votes by its viewers. Our proposal and video is posted and available for viewing at http://www.avivacommunityfund.org/ideas/acf13579.
Voting starts on October 1 for the qualifying round. We need as many viewers possible to vote for us every day from October 1-15. The more votes we receive the more advanced we go. Each voter can submit a vote each day until poll is closed. Use the link each day to cast your vote. The semi-finals are in December. Again we will ask voters to start voting everyday from December 3-12 to help advance us the finals. In the finals, each finalist will be reviewed by Aviva Executives and a winner will be announced.
Please help us achieve this goal by forwarding this message to all your friends and family to make a vote for us everyday.
Remember to VOTE for us each day and to tell EVERYONE to vote for us.
It would be an amazing dream if our Best Buddies Club wins.
Thank you so much for your support!
Marie
Voting starts on October 1 for the qualifying round. We need as many viewers possible to vote for us every day from October 1-15. The more votes we receive the more advanced we go. Each voter can submit a vote each day until poll is closed. Use the link each day to cast your vote. The semi-finals are in December. Again we will ask voters to start voting everyday from December 3-12 to help advance us the finals. In the finals, each finalist will be reviewed by Aviva Executives and a winner will be announced.
Please help us achieve this goal by forwarding this message to all your friends and family to make a vote for us everyday.
Remember to VOTE for us each day and to tell EVERYONE to vote for us.
It would be an amazing dream if our Best Buddies Club wins.
Thank you so much for your support!
Marie