Thousands of people turned out to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Taste of The Kingsway last weekend.

The annual festival of music, food, family entertainment and vendors is sponsored by the Kingsway BIA and ran from September 8 to 10.

Billed as Etobicoke’s largest street festival, it featured a diverse range of international cuisine and was a showcase for the many local businesses.

The main stage on Saturday featured headliner Elton Ron and there were pop-up performances by Footloose Dancewear.

There was also face painting, a Reptilia show, super dogs shows, fun zone and a Monkey Movers Party Bus.

For the sports fans, NHL Alumni Nik Antropov and Thomas Kaberle made an appearance.

The weather and food was good and a fun time was had by all.

Guns similar to these taken off the streets in Alderwood area. Police photo.

Police are making the public aware of an arrest made in a firearm investigation.

On September 8 officers from 22 Division executed Criminal Code Search warrants in the Brown’s Line and Evans Avenue area.

They didn’t come out empty handed.

Officers seized three semi-automatic handguns, a long gun and a large quantity of firearm ammunition.

Norman Craig, 69, of Toronto, has been arrested and charged with: two counts of unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, possession of a prohibited device, three counts of careless storage of a restricted-prohibited firearm, careless storage of a non-restricted-prohibited firearm and careless storage of ammunition.

He was scheduled to appear at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre, 2201 Finch Avenue West, on September 9.

Toronto Police are probing the seizure of a smart camera planted by thieves to conduct surveillance on homes for possible break and enters when the owners are not at home.

Officers last week found a residential break and enter camera device set to photograph a home at Echo Valley Ridge, in the Kipling Avenue and Burnhamthorpe Road area.

Police were called by the homeowners to investigate a suspicious device, according to an alert from 22 Division officers.

“The device was hidden amongst overgrown shrubs next to the driveway of the residence,” police said. “The camera was facing a home across the street.”

Police determined the camera was a Blink brand surveillance camera ‘which was painted green, connected to ‘a wireless 4-G LTE transmitter,’ and powered by two heavy duty battery packs.

The Blink cameras, when turn on, record clips based on motion detection and send a notification to a compatible mobile device used by crooks, who are notified the owners may be leaving or returning to the home which they possibly plan to rob.

The camera is one of the most used surveillance methods in home or office premises. It provides live monitoring and security streaming through a wireless connection.

Police said due to a spike of robberies of large homes which back onto green spaces, owners and officers are encouraged to look for camera devices as this one in or around their houses ‘which may have been broken into or is targeted for a potential break in.’

A man is under arrest after police alleged he
threw two Molotov cocktail devices into a
Mimico bar that gutted it after he was refused
service.
The August 2 blaze left Colin’s Dugout, at Royal
York Road and Newcastle Street, all black and
scorched from intense fire and smoke damage and
luckily no one was injured. The residences on the
above floor also suffered heavy smoke damage.
“A man threw a liquor bottle containing a
flammable liquid into the building,” police said in
a release. “The man was then observed lighting a
second liquor bottle on fire and throwing it into the
building.”

Fire fighters said the main floor of the
restaurant/bar was fully engulfed when they
arrived close to 5 p.m. and it took more than 40
minutes to bring the blaze under control.
Police officers in white hazmat suits could be seen
after the fire scouring the inside of the bar in
search for clues.
The main floor was totally gutted while the rest of the
two-storey building suffered smoke damage. No injuries
were reported, police said.
There are reports that the suspect was a bar regular who
became involved with staff in a dispute before the blaze
occurred.
Kazimierz Babina, 65, of Toronto, was arrested and
charged with possess incendiary material for arson,
assault with a weapon, arsondisregard for human life,
mischief endangering life and uttering threats,
He attended court on August 3 at the Toronto
Regional Bail Centre.
Anyone with information is asked to
contact police at 416-808- 2200 or Crime Stoppers
anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477).

By Craig Christie

Baseball can take you anywhere in the world and no one knows this better
than Etobicoke native Connor Panas (above).                                                                                                              Over the years he has played in the U.S., Canada, and even Australia. This
summer he is playing independent baseball in the American Association in Nebraska                                 for the Lincoln Saltdogs with one goal in mind: getting back to
the big leagues with a major league affiliate team.
“I’ve been enjoying Lincoln. It has great restaurants and a nice downtown
core,” said Panas. “The American Association is an experienced league
with a lot of players who have AA, AAA and major league experience. It’s very
competitive.”

Panas was drafted in the 9th round by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2015 and rose through
the ranks playing with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio and Danny
Jansen.
“I’m happy for them being there and I think I have the talent to be there as well. People have
different journeys.”
The season in Lincoln has been a grind with the Saltdogs playing 100 games in cities such as
Chicago, Milwaukee, Fargo and Winnipeg, the lone Canadian team in the league. Long bus rides
are common at the lower levels of baseball and Panas cannot stress enough how important it is to stay mentally focused to play every day.

From the moment he saw Connor in spring training, Saltdogs manager Brett Jodie was
impressed with his game. “I love the way he plays; he is pretty good at all the facets of the
game. He plays a good right field, has a good, strong arm. (He) can hit for power, average and
drive in runs. He’s a total player who plays the game the right way.”
“As long as you play at a high level you have a chance to be picked up and he definitely has the skill and
athletic ability to do it.”
The left-handed-hitting outfielder was selected to play in the American Association’s All-Star game and
competed in the Home Run Derby where he finished second. At mid-season, he was hitting .323 with 9
home runs and although the numbers and his production are not where he would like them to be he
hopes he has done enough to be noticed.
“I have turned some heads with what I was doing for the majority of the season. That is ideally the goal. I still think I have a lot left in me. I don’t see 30 as being
old because I see guys in this league who are 36, 37. If not affiliated ball I would love to play overseas;
Mexico would be a pretty cool opportunity.”
Photo by Tyler Hurst

The Saltdogs are headed to the playoffs but when that is
over it won’t be the end of Connor’s season. He plans to play in a showcase event in
Dubai for Baseball United, a league co-owned by former major leaguers, Nick Swisher,
Adrian Beltre and Felix Hernandez. “It is an opportunity to promote the game of baseball by
bringing in players like myself. That’s the beauty of
baseball. It has allowed me to play for Team Canada, travel, and experience different parts of the
world.”
During the summer he continues to grow the game at the grassroots level by offering private coaching
to the next generation of players or through his camp, Train Like a Pro. “I get professional players
from around the GTA and run a huge clinic for kids. (Jordan) Romano has been out every time so I
look forward to doing things like that.”
Although he is not ready to hang up his glove yet, Panas does have a backup plan. He is
a supply teacher with the Toronto District School Board working at schools such as
Etobicoke Collegiate and Silverthorn.
“Once I do retire from baseball I do see myself in a full-time teaching role.”

SEPTEMBER 7, 14, 21 & 28 LEARNING AND
GROWING Together for Black Children and
Families from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. for newborn to those
six years of age at Stonegate CHC,10
Neighbourhood Lane, Unit 201. Contact
early.years@stonegatechc.org
SEPTEMBER 8 MEMORY SCREENING register
for our free memory screening service at LAMP
CHC, presented by the Toronto Memory Program
Fund for Education. To register call 416-252-6471
ext. 308 and ask for Jasmin.
SEPTEMBER 9 ETIENNE BRULE rededication of
the South Humber Monument at 2 p.m. of formerly
what’s called the Brule Monument, in South
Humber Park. Attendees include Chief R. Stacey
Laforme, officials of the Mississaugas of the Credit
First Nation, La Société d’histoire de Toronto, the
Etobicoke Historical Society and Ward 3 Councillor
Amber Morley.
SEPTEMBER 9 FRANKLIN HORNER
EXTRAVAGANZA, at 432 Horner Ave., from 11
a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be a bouncy castle, beer
-wine garden, BBQ, live bands, donut eating
contests, stage games, vendors and silent auction.
Also face painting, games, ice cream truck and
much more. Phone 416-252-6822 or
franklinhorner.inquiries@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER 11, 18 & 25 SUNNYLEA DROP IN
from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for kids up to six years
of age at 851 Royal York Road.
SEPTEMBER 5, 12, 19 & 26 TAKE LEARNING
OUTDOORS program for parents and caregivers
with children up to six years of age from 10 a.m. to
12 p.m. at Bell Manor Park, 1 Bayside Lane,
Etobicoke. Rain or shine meet in the park. For more
info contact early.years@stonegatechc.org.
FROM SEPTEMBER 8 SUNNYLEA DROP IN
families with children up to six years of age for fun
and interactive songs, crafts on Mondays and
Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Royal York
United Church, 851 Royal York Rd. For more
information contact early.years@stonegatechc.org
SEPTEMBER 11 AND 25 BELL MANOR DROP IN
Stonegate CHC Family programs with children up to
six years of age for an afternoon drop-in at Bell
Manor Park from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 1 Bayside
Lane, Etobicoke. For more information contact
early.years@stonegatechc.org
SEPTEMBER 11 TO 25 WEN-DO WOMEN’S
COMMUNITY SAFETY at 6 p.m. Join us for an
empowering women’s self-defence & community
safety workshop hosted by LAMP. Register by
emailing jasmind@lampchc.org or phone 416-252-
6471 ext. 308
SEPTEMBER 12 DO YOU WANT YOUR CATS and
dogs to be spayed or neutered at a low cost? Make
an appointment and register your pet for the next
visit of the SNYP Truck to LAMP. The SNYP truck
will be at LAMP’s parking lot from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
You must register in advance
at 416 – 338 – 6281 or
email spayneuter@toronto.ca.

SEPTEMBER 12 FREE PIZZA at a Project Youth Energy                                                                                   back to school pizza party at Richview Public Library,                                                                                              1806 Islington Avenue, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., for young people                                                                   aged 15 to 25 who are  struggling post-pandemic and could use                                                                              help getting back or track with their education or finding a job.                                                                           Learn more at www.youthprojectenergy.ca                                                                                                                  or  call Leslie McMillan at 416-892-1183.

SEPTEMBER 13 LAND TRUST WORKING
GROUP at 6 p.m. online on Zoom as we continue
work on establishing a land trust to develop
affordable housing in South Etobicoke. For more
information, e-mail brig@lampchc.org
SEPTEMBER 13 FIREHOOD SUMMIT FOR
GIRLS aged 9 to 19 as the Jean Augustine Centre
and the Firehood bring you the Firehood Summit for
Girls, a day of workshops, stories, strategies, tools,
and mentorship to help girls . It runs from 10 a.m. to
9 p.m. Contact 416-253-9797 or e-mail at
info@jeanaugustinecentre.ca.                                                                                                             SEPTEMBER 14, 21 & 28 SUNNYLEA BABY
CLUB from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for newborn 12
months of age and their parents or caregivers at
851 Royal York Road. Please contact
early.years@stonegatechc.org
SEPTEMBER 15 HEARING SCREENING register
for our free adult hearing screenings through the
Canadian Hearing Services at LAMP CHC. To
register call 416-252-6471 ext. 308 and ask for
Jasmin.

   SEPTEMBER 21 COMMUNITY BBQ to celebrate the                                                                                30th Anniversary of Rotary Peace Park at 25 Eleventh Street                                                                        from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The three Etobicoke Rotary Clubs,                                                                                  Etobicoke Rotary, Rotary Club of Toronto West and our newest Rotary Club,                                               Rotary Club of Toronto Tibetan will bring food and drinks to share                                                                    with each other and the community. For more information contact Lynda.Ryder@silicates.com

   SEPTEMBER 21 LAMP 26th ANNUAL GENERAL
MEETING at 7 p.m. at Humber College G Building.
For more information call 416 252 6471.
SEPTEMBER 27 GLUTEN-FREE COOKING
WITH MAKI at 10 a.m. LAMP is hosting a free
Gluten-Free Cooking Workshop! Learn how to
make some healthy, easy, gluten-free dishes,
ingredient substitutions, and how to avoid hidden
sources of gluten led by our community dietitian
Maki. Space is limited. To register
email crystaln@lampchc.org or phone 416-252-
6471 ext. 308.
CHAIR YOGA ON TUESDAYS in September at 1
p.m. in person or online with Meaux for a gentle
workout to strengthen muscles and improve
balance. Stretch and enjoy some music and
movement. For more information
contact jasmind@lampchc.org or call 416-252-6471
ext. 308.
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN SEPTEMBER LINE
DANCING from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. as we turn our
community room into a dance hall! A wonderful
opportunity to learn new moves in a friendly,
supportive setting. Register by emailing
jasmind@lampchc.org or phone 416-252-6471 ext.
308.
OCTOBER 16 BETTER SLEEP WORKSHOP from
6 p.m.-to-7:30 p.m., in person and online. Do you
have trouble sleeping? Wellness Coach Mary Craig
will share tips and ideas on improving your sleep.
Register by emailing jasmind@lampchc.org or
phone 416-252-6471 ext. 308.
THE ST. MARGARET NEW TORONTO
ANGLICAN church is seeking a part-time music
director, to plan and select music for Sunday
services, for the liturgical seasons and special
services. You will play at funerals and weddings on
a fee-for-service basis. The successful candidate
must be a strong soloist, familiar with all genres of
Christian music. The position requires up to 10
hours per week; $25 per hour. You must be able to
start ASAP. This is a 1-year contract. The candidate
must pass a a police check and be eligible to work
in Canada. E-mail some of your musical work or
resume to priestmargaretnewtoronto@toronto.anglican.ca

IF YOU LIKE SINGING WE ARE REACHING OUT for all males who would like to sing.                   The Queensmen Male Chorus is an inclusive and culturally embracing group and hope                             that male singers, especially those among our First Nations and recent immigrants,                           would like to meet us. As part of our expansion, we invite all lovers of music to join                                    us at any rehearsal on Tuesday nights 7 p.m. at Richview United Church,                                                           149 Wellesworth Drive in Etobicoke. We are not an auditioned chorus.                                                                For information, please call Einar 416-702-8020 or email age268@gmail.com

OCTOBER 20 THE LADIES OF THE HARMONY SINGERS will join                                                        The Queensmen Male Chorus for a concert and sing-along at                                                                     Graceview Presbyterian Church, 588 Renforth Drive in Etobicoke                                                                    at 7 p.m. It will be a relaxed evening. Admission is by voluntary donation.                                                          For information call Einar 416-702-8020 or email age268@gmail.com

By Patti Pokorchak

A rally outside outside 230 Lake Promenade was held on August 28 to
update tenants on the status of the threatened demoviction of 548 units,
uprooting over 1,000 long-term tenants over the next 10-12 years.
The eviction will effect residents of 220, 230, 240 Lake Promenade and
21, 31 Park Boulevard.
Geoff from the Federation of Metro Tenants’ Association shared his
extensive experience with demoviction negotiations so that the Lake Promenade
community knows what they can ask for.
This included comprehensive moving packages, rent gap payments and even input
into the final building design has been won by other tenants that set a precedent.
Residents of the five buildings were able to talk to representatives from Ward 3
Councillor Amber Morley’s office who were there to lend their support and make
notes of issues raised, as well as the Lakeshore Affordable Housing Advocacy &
Action Group (LAHAAG), who distributed a flyer on how they can help.
Upcoming dates to note are September 6 at LAMP CHC, at 185 Fifth Street, for a
LAHAAG-sponsored banner-making party in support of International Tenants’ Day.
And on October 2 there is a rally being organized by NoDemovicition.ca at City
Hall at 5 p.m. It is tenant-driven organized to protest the hundred plus demovictions
happening in Toronto at this time.
Morley’s staff shared a date of September 27 for the first tenants-only meeting, to be
held locally and with city staff to discuss the compensation packages that they are
being proposed. If you want to be kept informed e-mail pattipokorchak@gmail.com
to be put on the Lake Promenade Tenants Association mailing list.

A long-awaited Park Lawn Lake Shore Transportation
Master Plan shows that there will be ongoing road and
other construction work in the Humber Bay Shores area
for years to come.
The City said The Master Plan (TMP) examined a range
of transportation infrastructure improvements to help address
existing and future challenges in the study area, bounded by
The Queensway, Lake Ontario, Legion Road and Ellis
Avenue.

The TMP was coordinated with the proposed Christie‘s
development at 2150 Lake Shore Blvd West, a new Park
Lawn GO Station, TTC loop and other area initiatives.
The plan will provide a connected, multi-modal
transportation network for all users; offer three new
street connections that improve connectivity and help
overcome the Gardiner Expressway/rail corridor
physical barriers.
It will provide excellent walking and cycling
connectivity, support the long-term build out of the
Christie’s site and other area developments, improve
community access to higher-order transit and streetcar
priority and reduce potential for neighbourhood traffic
impacts from the Gardiner Expressway.
Continued growth in the area requires new and improved
transportation infrastructure that accommodates people
of all ages and complement a transit hub consisting of
the new streetcar loop, according to the TMP.
The study shows that streets will be two to four lanes
wide, with wider sidewalks, more cycle tracks, trees and
have grade separation under the rail line.
It notes that Legion Road will be extended, along with
Park Lawn Road, which will have curbside space for the
parking and loading of GO and TTC buses. It will also
have modifications for curb lanes to enter and exit the
Gardiner Expressway.
Lake Shore West Blvd. will have a dedicated transit
right-of-way from Humber Loop to Legion Road and
will be widened to three or four lanes of traffic over the
Mimico Creek. It will also have more
cycle tracks, wider, sidewalks and more trees.
An eastwest street will feature two to four traffic lanes, wider
sidewalks, uni-directional cycle tracks, tree plantings
and new grade separation under the rail line
Legion Road Extension will have two traffic lanes, unidirectional cycle tracks,                                sidewalks, tree plantings, and a
new single portal grade separation under the rail line, as
identified in a previous assessment.
Park Lawn Road will have two traffic lanes, wider
sidewalks, curbside space for parking or loading buses
and access to the Gardiner ramps. It will also have two
dedicated left turn lanes to Lake Shore Blvd. W.
Two new northsouth streets will be added to access the
Lake Shore and ramps to the Gardiner Expressway corridor, according
to the plan.