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Interactive Presentation
Hosted by: 22 Division Toronto Police Services and the Community Police Liaison Committee

Different Divisions and Neighbourhood Officers will talk about Child Safety, Identity Theft, Domestic Violence,Youth and Senior Issues, etc.
"Learn and Ask Questions on a Variety of Topics and Issues important within our Community."

See the flyer for details here

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To see updates on the Ontario Municipal Board Case pertaining to Dunpar Development application for Prince Edward and Dundas Streets, please click here and enter case # is:
PL070056

UPDATE: December 3, 2007

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Have a look at the details regarding municipal taxes by clicking here

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Wine and Cheese Photos 2007

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KPRI PRESS RELEASE

The decision by City Council to proceed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) over Dunpar Developments Inc.'s application for a 10 storey condominium at the south-east corner of Prince Edward and Dundas was confirmed at City Council on April 24, 2007 when Councilors voted 27 to 9 to reverse the decision of Community Council made on March 27th.The City now will test the Dundas Street West Avenues Study at the OMB. As ratepayers, we have to hope that the City will mount a defense so vigorous as to re-instill respect and compliance by everyone for the laws that govern land redevelopment. Adhering to limitations set by Avenues studies and stopping the endless clamor for "just 5% more - just 13% more" both in residential and commercial developments would go along way towards reassuring every property owner that the development next door will not destroy their peaceful enjoyment of the neighbourhood. We will look to Councilor Peter Milczyn and the legal department of the City of Toronto to draft a legal mechanism to prevent the accumulation of residential property by commercial interests for rezoning-blockbusting purposes. THIS SHOULD BECOME PART OF THE PLATFORM FOR MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS City wide UNTIL RESOLVED. The KPRI Board of Directors will now revoke, as of April 25th, the letter dated March 12,2007 sent to Dunpar that was an earnest request to consider a 7 storey condominium so as to avoid an OMB hearing. This letter represented the Director's views only - not that of the membership. Mediation is now no longer an option. The KPRI will observe the developments as the OMB case proceeds and will continue to keep the membership updated. Everything that can be done to preserve ALL neighborhoods city wide from over-development is an exceedingly good thing. We wish the City and the Kingsway District a swift and binding victory.

The Directors
KPRI

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The Red Door Group

The Red Door group assists families dislocated from their homes through domestic violence, and refugees who are trying to get on their feet. This agency will take your gently used furniture,dishes, non perishable foodstuffs, carpets, and appliances (they will come and pick them up even), books and modern CDs, clothes, boots and shoes and gift items in any season to help these families get back on their feet. If you don't have time for a garage sale, this is the number to call: 416-423-0310 NATASHA (to drop off goods) and 416-915-5671 for furniture pickup: ask for IRENE. Some very nice people will be most grateful for your assistance.

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The Community Police Liaison Committee Report

The 22 Division, Community Police Liaison Committee (CPLC) consists of representatives from the community, business and police who live or work in 22 Division. It is dedicated to increasing safety and security for the public by identifying community and policing concerns. We have a voice in local policing initiatives and are part of the decision making process. Currently our CPLC holds our regular monthly meetings at IKEA, 1475 The Queensway; Visitors are welcome to attend these meetings. Elizabeth Flavelle, who has just retired from the KPRI Board, remains the KPRI representative on the CPLC.

As Your KPRI Representative

In my role as Chair of the Education Committee, CPLC, I invited the councillors who represent the different ridings in 22 Division to attend the June CPLC meeting and discuss what they are doing to help make Toronto a safer place. In attendance were: Doug Holyday and Peter Milchyn. Represented by their staff, were Gloria Lindsy-Luby and Mark Grimes. It was a lively and informative 45 minute discussion.

In July, my husband, David Windeyer, and I were volunteers at the 2006 National Conference of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Associates (FBINAA). This was the first time this Annual Training Conference was held outside the United States. We staffed the Toronto Information booth for several days during which we met many of the 2000 delegates and their spouses as well as the 500 other volunteers.

A New Superintendent for 22 Division

After 30 years of service, Superintendent Ed Hoey has retired from the Toronto Police Service (TPS). He has been replaced by Superintendent Tom McIlhone in May 2006

Tom started his career in the TPS as a cadet for the Toronto Police Service at 17 years of age, and is now in his 30 th year of service.

He has held several positions, including Detective, the Officer in charge of the Major Crime Unit, Staff Sergeant of the Community Response Unit and Inspector responsible for guns and violence in the Jane and Finch area. Chief Blair appointed Tom to initiate T.A.V.I.S., (Toronto Anti-Violence Intervention Strategy) dealing on gun violence for the Toronto Police Service.

A very warm welcome. We look forward to working with you.

Two examples of Our Police Making Etobicoke a Safer Community

Schools

The Service launched the Back to School Campaign on September 5th highlighting all offences in and around school zones committed by motorists, cyclists and pedestrians. Officers will also concentrate their efforts on minimizing violence in and around schools and areas where youth tend to congregate and will ensure

Appropriate resources are focused on these problems throughout the entire school year. Traffic safety and victimization of youth are additional priorities

Seized Firearms and Drugs

During the spring of 2006, 22 Division Street Violence Task Force and 22 Division Community Response Unit began an investigation into street-level drug dealers and gun possessors operating in the southern Etobicoke area.

With the assistance of Toronto West Drug Squad, a warrant was executed in the Lawrence Avenue West/Keele Street area.

The warrant resulted in the seizure of 800 grams of cocaine, 11 grams of ecstasy, marijuana, weigh scales, 9 mm pistol, .45 cal pistol, .25 cal pistol and approximately$2,000. The seized drugs had an estimated street value of $85,000 . Seven people face over 70 weapon and drug-related charges.

These last two items were paraphrased from theTPS August Bulletin. Persons wishing to receive this bulletin via the internet may contact the author: Ted Mands, PC 6019, (416) 808-2100, ted.mands@torontopolice.on.ca

Elizabeth Flavelle

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Title Insurance – What is it?

By: Armand G.R. Conant, B.Eng., LL.B., D.E.S.S. (Sorbonne)

Title insurance is a unique type of insurance that protects your ownership or title for as long as you own your home against losses incurred as a result of undetected, unpredictable title defects, such as liens and encumbrances (except if excepted in the policy), forgery, fraud and missing heirs. It is completely different than property or casualty home insurance.

A policy is usually acquired at the time of purchasing the property or re-financing, however, it can be purchased at any time. There is a one-time premium (for residential properties up to $500,000 in value - premium is usually in the range of $250 - $300. Above $500,000 then a sliding scale applies)

Historically the lawyer certified that you had good clear title to the property (called an opinion on title). The lawyer's opinion was, of course, based on searches, which are dependent on the availability and accuracy of the public records. This means that there still could be some risks. If it turned out that the lawyer was negligent and a problem arose (e.g. a defect on title) then the owner would make a claim against the lawyer, who would respond accordingly. This could be a simple process to resolve or end up in protracted litigation.

Title insurance is designed to avoid this. Although a lawyer is still used for transactions, the searches are reduced and no opinion on title is given as you are covered by the policy. If an insured problem arises then the insurer looks after it. Also, sometimes a lender will require a relatively up-to-date survey of your property. If one does not exist then it could cost $1200 – $1,500 to get one. However, if title insurance is acquired, then the lender waives this requirement.

Many have heard about the rise in fraud with respect to real estate. This typically takes two forms: (a) The fraudster borrows money in your name and puts a mortgage on your home; and (b) The fraudster actually transfers title of the property to a fictitious person and then borrows money while registering a mortgage. In both cases, by the time you discover the fraud, the fraudster is long gone with the money.

While the actual number or percentage of homes that have suffered this fraud is very small, there is doubt that it is on the rise. It more often is perpetrated against homes with no mortgage or an old one. However, in both cases title insurance would protect you and correct the problem. You can purchase title insurance at any time and not just at the time of purchasing or re-financing.

There are many title insurance companies and the policies are similar, however, always seek legal advice on whether you wish to purchase it and if so with which insurer. Remember that title insurance is optional. You can decide not to purchase it and have the lawyer give the traditional opinion as to title. In fact, our Law Society requires that we explain both systems to our clients so that they can make an informed decision.

Armand Conant is a lawyer in the Toronto office of the full service law firm of Maclaren, Corlett LLP and specializes in real estate, condominium and business law and can be reached at 416-361-3094.

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Out of the Cold at All Saints' Kingsway Anglican Church

This is our tenth year at All Saints' Kingsway and in that time a wonderful sense of community has developed - the guests really appreciate what we provide and many have become regular visitors.

We are a volunteer organisation and every Friday night from November to April we help an average of over 75 of the most disadvantaged and marginalized people in our society - people who are very poor and many of whom are unable to feed themselves for the whole week; people who have no home of their own and may be on the streets throughout the day. For 21 of the coldest weeks of the year we provide our guests with food, warmth and shelter. By the way the food, which is prepared by 18 different churches and groups, is truly excellent, so good in fact that there is rarely any left over - if the guests can't eat it all then the volunteers surely will!

Food is an integral part of what we do but it is not the only part.

We also provide clothes for our guests and an opportunity for them to socialize with each other and the volunteers who help out on a Friday night. It is a fantastic feeling to see our guests talking in small groups, watching a film, listening to the musical entertainment or joining in at the art table. It's very much like a Friday night social club.

This opportunity to get together in circumstances which perhaps many of us take for granted has a tremendous impact on our guests, helping them to believe in themselves and perhaps regain some of their lost self confidence.

This is particularly true of the art program where over the years some remarkable work has been produced - much of which is now hanging in the homes of people in and around the Kingsway as a result of our Easter art sale. All the money raised goes directly to the artists. The Art table provides a unique opportunity for our guests to grow and to receive positive encouragement. The artists have become good friends among themselves and are very supportive of each other and each different view of expression. It has changed their outlook on life.

Everything that we do is important but arguably the most important part of what we do is to offer a bed for the night. We can only do this for a limited number of guests - a maximum of 20 - but the fact that we are able to help in this way is for many of us the reason why we became involved in the program in the first place. That's certainly true in my case. What better way to help your fellow citizens than to be able to offer them, food warmth and a bed for the night. I know that the offer of a bed is really appreciated - even though it may only be a mattress on the floor of the auditorium - because the alternative of sleeping rough in the dead of winter with temperatures of -30°C or worse, is more than most of us could contemplate.

None of what we do could be achieved without the volunteers that support the program. Set-up, hosting, intake, kitchen supervision, overnight supervision, clear-up, food buying, soup making, dinner preparation, snacks, drinks, breakfast and medical care - all these and more are what it takes to run a successful program and the level of support we receive is just incredible.

In addition to volunteers we also need money. The hot meals and packed lunches are largely self-funded by the groups that provide them, but we still need money for clothing, subway tokens, snacks, breakfast, art supplies and cleaning supplies. We receive funding from many sources including the Kingsway Business Improvement Association (BIA) Choral concerts, donations from local churches and groups and private donations.

This is the 5 th year that the Kingsway BIA has supported the OOTC through a Choral concert. Not only is this a great way to start off the Christmas season, it is also a wonderful way for the Kingsway to support its own local community; and I believe that after so many years of operation that the OOTC is now fully accepted as a key part of the Kingsway community life.

The Kingsway BIA fully covers the cost of this concert ensuring that every cent raised through the goodwill offering goes to supporting OOTC.

In addition we also receive generous financial support from a number of local churches and individuals for which we are extremely grateful.

And then there's the countless cookies, candies, popcorn, soaps and shampoos, beverages, fresh fruit, clothing, chocolate, toothbrushes and toothpaste which are donated throughout the season all of which help maintain the family atmosphere that we try so hard to create.

Out of the Cold at All Saints' Anglican church is a wonderful outreach activity, we are constantly blessed by the support of many individuals, groups and organizations, and we make a real difference in the community.

We start the shelter November 17 and usually start collecting a couple of weeks beforehand. If you can hold your items until then and ask other people to do that as well we will contact the KPRI in early November and make arrangements for you to drop the items off at All Saints.

Towels, soaps, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shampoo, are all good... Coats, pullovers, pants, shoes are all good - larger sizes of clothes are best...We accept mens and womens clothes as we get both on Friday nights.

We suggest that pillows, blankets (we use special ones)and sheets (which we don't use) could go to Goodwill or the Stonegate Community shop down off Berry Road in the plaza.

David Jenkins, Coordinator
Out of the Cold at All Saints' Kingsway

If you want to know more about the program, make a donation or enquire about volunteering
Please contact me on 416 233 1125 or email me at davejen@nortel.com

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How To Start the School Year off Badly...…

We took our very excited daughter off to a well known Ontario university, and helped her move into her residence building. 4 days later, the room she shared with another young girl was robbed, with two brand spanking new laptops and 2 I-pods stolen while she was down the hall brushing her teeth. The room was locked when she left it. When the police arrived, they discovered the lock on the door was faulty, something the floor don apparently knew about. That vital tid-bit of information had not been passed on to the girls, nor had it percolated down to the maintenance department in time for a repair to be made prior to students moving in. No deadbolts are allowed either- they can't be ordered even though they exist in all other residences on this campus. Further investigation determined that the lock tumblers were never changed from year to year because the keys are purportedly “uncopyable”. It took a full week for the lock to be changed after the burglary happened and it was changed only because we coughed up $80.00 fee and made a scene. In the meanwhile the girls slept with a rubber wedge jammed under their door, afraid the next intruder might hurt them. There are no security cameras in the halls due to privacy issues.
When the police arrived at 1 in the morning to take down the report, it was clear this was just the first of many tedious reports they would take over what is apparently a wide spread problem at universities: high-tech and computer theft. Before departing the policeman sarcastically advised the girls they would NOT be dusting the room for fingerprints. A copy of their report will cost $45.00 in a certified check only, thank you very much. The only lockable drawers in the girls' bedroom were found to be filled with hot gun glue. Our calls to the university and the residence hall staff have been met with an implacable refusal to provide us with any information due to “privacy” issues. We were plaintively told “we are not the only university with these problems..” as if this was a excuse for sloppy security. Perhaps not, but the initiative to prevent theft is clearly not very high on the priority list. Two unworldly eighteen-year-old girls are the only people who can forge ahead with these numerous complaints against a huge organization. A week and a half later, on the same floor of this residence and just a few doors down from my daughter's room, two young men had their room ransacked and all their equipment stolen. Neither of their computers was locked to their desks despite the experience of their neighbors up the hall.
BEFORE you check your child into residence you'd be wise to make arrangements to have the locks changed, and to have a computer bolt installed securely on the desk. Buy insurance specifically for the computer: it's about 45.00 a year. Our house insurance has a $500.00 deductible and a 3-year penalty for making a claim. Its hardly worth it to do so. Buy a strong box for other valuable and a padlock with a sturdy length of chain that can also be secured to the desk bolt to keep jewelry, bank, debit and credit cards etc safe when the student is in the shower.  Consider purchasing computer gear using a credit card that covers acquisitions with insurance in case you find yourself re-ordering the same machine a week later. Best of all, ship the insured computer via Fedex to the student after Frosh week is over, the locks are changed and everyone is clear that the most choice object for thievery is a brand new computer or Ipod. Learn from our multitude of mistakes.

F.T.Campbell

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CURRENTLY ACCEPTING STUDENT APPLICATIONS FOR JULY 2007

Earn credits toward your OSSD while living in Greece!

Rigorous Ontario Academic Curriculum
Enriched Co-Curricular Programme in
Music, Dance, Drama, and Visual Art
  Canadian Yachting Association sailing instruction
Summer Studies July 2007 in Hania, Crete

Our Philosophy

Teachers who love to teach are the founders of The Canadian Lyceum of Greece.   We dedicate ourselves to international education of the highest quality.   We believe such an education is best achieved in a safe, stimulating and nurturing environment.

  This is our school.

T H E    C A N A D I A N    L Y C E U M    O F    G R E E C E

Website:    http://www.thelyceum.ca/

Email:    admissions@thelyceum.ca

Telephone:    519-433-7735

Toll Free:     1 866 559 2386

STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2007.

For a personal recommendation, please call Mrs Ken Riddell at 416-232-2243

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Attention!
Early Lung Cancer Screening Study
Smokers and ex-smokers
ages 50 and over

Contact:
416-946-4501 ext. 6318
LungScreening@uhn.on.ca

For more information:
http://www.uhnresearch.ca/lungscreening

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BE INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY - SUPPORT KPRI

What is the Kingsway Park Ratepayers Inc. (KPRI)?

KPRI is a volunteer organization established some 60 years ago to speak on behalf of the community to City Councillors, City Staff and others on local issues that best preserve and advance our interests in the community .

Why become a member of KPRI?

A nominal membership fee of $20.00 per annum or $90.00 for 5 years provides you with

information on local issues through KPRI newsletters, flyers, email advisories, and website,

KPRI's resources and experience in dealing with your interests and issues,

invitations to KPRI's annual events to meet your neighbours, municipal and government representatives, and guest speakers, including the Mayor, and

a stronger KPRI voice that supports our local issues in keeping the character and sense of neighbourliness we all brought into our community when we moved here.

How to become a member of KPRI?

Membership registration forms are available on line at http://www.kingswayratepayers.com/or by email request to mailto:kpri@sympatico.ca.

What are some of KPRI's accomplishments for the community?

On Bloor St. in The Kingsway district, URBAN DESIGN GUIDELINES were developed after KPRI, with community support, filed an application to the Ontario Municipal Board restricting the height of a local development.   Bloor Street bylaw was incorporated into Toronto's official plan that caps building heights at 6 stories along Bloor St . with 45 degree angular plane in the back to protect abutting residential properties. 

Successfully challenged City plans to widen Royal York Rd . from Mimico Creek to Dundas St.

Helped lobby to bring TRAFFIC CALMING to Etobicoke.

PRINCE EDWARD DRIVE NORTH and SOUTH were narrowed for calming traffic, protecting trees and property values.   Successfully challenged City plans to widen this tree lined road.

Achieved 40 KM designation for local side streets in SUNNYLEA to help calm traffic and improve safety on unique Sunnylea roadways shared by vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians alike.

Lobbied for ' HERITAGE DESIGNATION' FOR 'KINGSWAY PARK' area.   Although supported by a majority of residents and Staff, Heritage Designation was struck down by Council.

Challenged numerous unreasonable VARIANCE REQUESTS in the Kingsway and Sunnylea areas at the COMMITTEE OF ADJUSTMENTS level, creating important precedents for containing the spread of 'Monster home' development.

TRAFFIC LIGHTS at BRUNO'S PLAZA on DUNDAS ST .   Successfully worked with Councillor, the plaza owner and Central Park Lodges to install traffic lights.

Supported local residents opposed to the installation by some homeowners of TALL FENCES on City owned right of way.   City Bylaw staff have recently upheld existing City Bylaw's pertaining to the building of tall fences (of a closed board variety over 3 meters) on the City owned right of way.

Supported amendments to the FENCE BY-LAW on maximum height requirements for fences located in front yards on single residential properties.

Made recommendations to Planning Staff re new Bloor Street ROOFTOP PATIO BY-LAW .

Successfully challenged plans to move pedestrian TRAFFIC LIGHTS at GRENVIEW and BLOOR ..

Successfully challenged plans to install TRAFFIC LIGHTS at KINGSGROVE BLVD . and ROYAL YORK RD . and to remove the CONCRETE PLANTED ISLAND at USHER AVE.

Participating in the DUNDAS STREET AVENUE STUDY.

Working with Councillor to significantly REDESIGN the expressway-like condition of Royal York Rd. at the DUNDAS OVERPASS .

Successfully organized an ALL-CANDIDATES MEETING during the municipal election.

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