Bloor West Village Residents Association

A MESSAGE FROM Brody Smollet, UNIT COMMANDER OF 11 DIVISION

Summer is just about over and school is once again in full swing. You may be aware that the Toronto Police Service is currently operating a Back to School campaign designed to remind everyone of the need to be aware of traffic safety issues around our schools. You should be noticing an increased police presence in school zones and in those areas where youth congregate during and after school.

In addition to traffic safety and traffic enforcement activities, officers in both uniform and plainclothes capacities have been assigned to target locations such as the subway system, parks and known local hangouts to prevent inappropriate or criminal behaviour.

I want to remind our community that in November this year we will be having a town hall meeting that everyone is welcome to attend. As in previous years this meeting is designed to listen to the concerns that people have about their safety and quality of life in 11 Division. When you read this bulletin I would ask that you let your neighbours know about this meeting and encourage them to attend and bring discuss their issues.

The meeting will take place on November 21, 2006, and the location will be finalized and announced next month.

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An estimated 300 people packed the hall at Runnymede United Church Wednesday, September 6th to question candidates running to replace MPP Gerard Kennedy in the riding of Parkdale High Park.

Many stood for over two hours to question and listen to the candidates from parties large and small. The bulk of the questions were directed at Liberal candidate Sylvia Watson on the issues of health care, education funding, and property taxation.

But, equal time was given to all candidates, who included Cheri DiNovo (NDP), David Hutcheon (PC), Frank DeJong (Green), Sylvio Ursomarzo (Freedom Party), Jim McIntosh (Libertarian), John Turmel (Independent).

Many of candidates commended voters for taking the time to come to meet those seeking their support and engaging in the democratic process. The vote will be held September 14th.

For information on candidates and polling places see:

http://www.electionsontario.on.ca/en/parkdale-high_park_en.shtml?nocache=true