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Etobicoke’s define comthe 10-acre of she recalled what was coming and its support How does urhood The HVVRA councillors awareat a So she knewCapital Realty’s originaly Village neighbo ent? 14 make for 21-store hoping to e design on May the fight – word of Firstbuild five 11- to g of munity engagem town comes to to nity that alternat public meetin , the Humber to y proposal When it of their commu term on towers nity Council that y first came special statutor residential the “heart” Plaza – what York Commu Church two The Kingswa Etobicoke been relocated to the past site at 270 two years ago. with Humbertown it’s has ed into overHumbertown” bigger – nearly – a venue which way light much has translat park“Save promuch, reached been: a tall. 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This of residen their heights reduced s where we s – which, I was than I urhood officials First Capital’ this neighbo the elected three, and two meeting knowledgeable makers, eight storeys, Shpigel told matter, and turnout decision 12, 10 and people moreunprecedented us put nt us in thispeople come ment Jodi w last an who represe VP of Develop vital that am, was in an intervie – to helping ely e, an nity it’s absolut The Guardi .” for a commu deliver fliers, fundrais ns, said she’s to this meeting meanwhile, s. The support month. icant” revisiopart resiup lawn signs, e meeting ” Lindsay Luby, r Valley Village Those “signifcame about in d and organiz elming. Humbe to protect well nt receive added, k overwh droves grounds confide in Shpigel has been t feedbac nity. nity, edented” come out the dents will er of their commu r due to residenof several commu That “unprec has necessitated y in Humbe meetings – which statutor the charact over the course and city staff in over who live she of support of next month’s rtown group ated “The people community,” that working relocation their on the Humbe y has particip enough accomValley love that she’s certain ts the compan But it’s still not 1,200public meeting at venue to – has 3,200-se said, notingmore of those residen14 the last year. mise, argues the issue to a many supportersLindsay May its . many and out to depute at Gloria of a compro long modate nsen surprise to strong HVVRA Humber will come have no idea how given member February, Christe the come as little characterized “I intelto go, but meeting. Back in memb ers Luby, who residents as “veryknowlis going HVVRA e design plans you bring meeting the suggest I unveil ed and very t, Valley Village nity, alternat engaged this commu bag.” redevelopmen association’s ligent, very e rtown’s the help longtim your sleeping for Humbe drawn up with edgeable”. 1988 when the Urbanism lor was still which were Back in ture and council ke Architec Centre of Weiss Etobicoke the old City of Etobico d the the public. on ed firsthan a newbie on Nov. the city she witness 2013 council, vision to meetw May 14, y public consul20. community Oct. 18 EYCC statutor vote at Church A second is held ing and council way at 3 p.m. 2012 rtown applica tation meeting away from w Dec. 18, submits its third turned KELSO on the Queens sized Humbe ion for those . city. Staff photo/IAN First Capital Capital’s tion to the revised applicat the First 2013 the first meeting tion and final review of w June 11, scheduled rtown applicawork2012 council is to the city. Humbe 2012 Toronto final vote on the -formed w Sept. 11,unity consul tameetw Nov. 3, a of First two vision the by an already e to make 2013 A comm application. consisting rs, and g about HVVRA hosts its alternat w April 30, g’s written report ing group Humbertown tion meetinredevelopment city planne six area ings to discuss The HVVRA City Plannin to be released to Capital, plans. 2012 from Humbertown nityed Collegiate design ntatives w Jan. 26, Realty submits its commu grove is schedul its represe d at Martin to 1,000 people associations. then submits les-base First Capital town application resident d, princip turned draws close approve first Humber whom are – 300 of to overcrowding. 2012 a to the city w Sept. 6, submitted away due downFirst Capital 2012 somewhat callw May 15, a motion e” revised and EYCC passed “comprehensiv ing for a
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Ward forum on TDSB budget set for May 16
LENDING A CLEAN HAND
A ward forum on the Toronto District School Board budget for the upcoming academic year will be held mid-May. The forum takes place on Thursday, May 16 from 7 to 8:45 p.m. at Sir Adam Beck Junior School, 544 Horner Ave. A premeeting of school council chairs and co-chairs takes place at 6 p.m. Child-minding and snacks will be provided. RSVP to Debbie Wagdin at debbie. wagdin@tdsb.on.ca TO NATURE IN YOUR HOME WITH LEAF ◗BACK
Local Enhancement and Appreciation of Forests (LEAF) is calling on Torontonians to help increase the city’s bird habitats. The organization is offering Native Garden Kits for songbirds, which contain an assortment of perennials and shrubs ranging from wild bergamot to serviceberry shrubs. LEAF already offers Native Garden Kits for butterflies, shaded yards or driveway strips. The organization is also currently booking spring consultations for its backyard tree planting program.
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PARK CLEANUP: Volunteers with Friends of Sam Smith Park participate in the group’s10th annual park cleanup on Sunday. Here, Alec Roy is all ready to get down to business of beautifying the park. See more photos of the park cleanup, including the mayor’s event on page 10.
Schools recognized for exemplary practices Toronto Catholic District School board holds 14th annual awards event CYNTHIA REASON creason@insidetoronto.com Six Etobicoke schools will be recognized by Toronto’s
Catholic board for their “exemplary” practices at a special award ceremony tonight. The 14th annual Toronto Catholic District School Board
(TCDSB) Exemplary Practice Awards – which will take place tonight at 7 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre, 80 Sheppard Ave. E. – celebrate the “innova-
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