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Looking after yourself and others in the community

March 6, 2022 by SouthEtobicokeNews

 

MARCH 5 is registration for the City’s Spring Recreation Programs in which more than 8,400 registered courses with about 68,000 spaces are offered, including arts, fitness and wellness, general interest, sports and swimming. Virtual recreation workshops will also be available. The best way to register for recreation programs is online. Registration by phone will be available at 416-396-7378, from 7 a.m. To sign up for programs, you will need to have a family and client number.

MARCH 1 most Toronto public libraries reopen due to COVID-19 and staffing challenges. Branches in Humber Bay, Long Branch and New Toronto re-open on March 1. Alderwood Public Library re-
opened on February 28.

MARCH 14 TO MARCH 18 March Break Camp in per-
son and on line at the Jean Augustine Centre for Young Women’s Empowerment, in three age groups; one 7-13 learn about leadership: another 7-17 two hours daily and or two workshops: then
14-17 for leaders in training, which provides you with 30 volunteer hours certificates. Contact 416-253-9797 or email info@jeanaugustinecentre.ca

MARCH 7 CRAFT FOR A CAUSE with Virtual Entrepreneurship workshop series every Monday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Learn how to start your own business. Contact Jean Augustine Centre at 416-253-9797 or visit at info@jeanaugustinecentre.ca

FREE EMERGENCY FOOD TAKEOUT MEALS offered Monday to Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. through LAMP’s adult drop-in program. Thurs- day harm reduction supports from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT CENTRE operating from St. Margaret’s Church on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meals, snacks, washrooms, showers, and laundry available for folks who are unhoused.

MARCH 28 ETOBICOKE CAMERA CLUB presents Photographer’s Choice Mono Award winners. Free to non-members, register through our website for a zoom link. http://etobicokecameraclub.org.

UNTIL MARCH 31 you can nominate someone for the Daniel G. Hill Human Rights Awards to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Ontario Human Rights Code; sponsored by the Ontario Human Rights Commission. The awards goes to young leaders under the age of 30 for their outstanding contribution to advancing human rights in Ontario. Submit nominations and supporting materials by e-mail to awards@ohrc.on.ca by March 31. You can also write to: Awards @ OHRC 180 Dundas Street West 9th Floor, Toronto, ONT., M7A 2G5.

EVERY THURSDAY The Good Food Market from 12 to 4 p.m. at Stonegate CHC at 10 Neighbourhood Lane for affordable produce, outdoor market and bring your own bags. COVID-19 protocols are in
place. For more call 416-231-7070 ext 307.

PHYSIOTHERAPY-STRONG AND STEADY FALLS PREVENTION (Virtual Program) Winter weather means slippery sidewalks and falls. LAMP’s physiotherapy department is offering a free program to help pre-
vent falls. Register for our upcoming Strong &

Steady physiotherapy program online runs Tuesdays at 10:30 am through the end of March Improve your balance through simple exercises. To register, call 416-252-6471 ext. 264.

PHYSIOTHERAPY-BACK TO MOVEMENT (Virtual Program) Are you experiencing chronic low back pain? Join our online Back to Movement Physiotherapy program. The program is designed to help you re-
duce your lower back pain and keep you in shape! Runs Wednesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. until the end of March To register, call 416-252-
6471 ext. 264.

SUMMER YOUTH JOB CONNECTION for students aged 15 to 18 to obtain 20-hours of paid pre-employment training, free certification, training and work-related supports. Must be eligible to work in Ontario and be ready and willing to work during COVID-19, March Break and Summer 2022. Contact Sheroni at 416-405-5259 or email
schristian@woodgreen.org

FREE INCOME TAX CLINIC LAMP CHC is providing a tax clinic for area residents. You can book an appointment to meet a tax worker or drop off your documents at the office screening desk. For more information or to book an appointment call 416- 252-9701 ext. 208 and 281.

CATCH MY BREATH-RAY Program. We are running a youth mental health program at LAMP for those aged 14 to 21. Join us every Monday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To register contact Isha
Green; youth@lampchc.org

MARCH 16 MIMICO RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (MRA) Annual General meeting takes place from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Councillor Mark Grimes will be there to take some questions from the community. It is a Zoom meeting and interested parties are asked to e-mail the MRA at info@mimicoresidents.ca and they will be provided with a link to the meeting.

UNTIL MARCH 31 SUPPORT THE 138th Toronto Scout Group March fundraiser as they take part in Scoutseed that provides high-quality Canadian sown seeds at a competitive price. Seeds are delivered right to your door ready to plant. The campaign ends March 31. Visit Scoutseeds.ca to see the offerings and 138thTorontoScouts.com to see what the 138th can offer youth aged from 5- 14. Help kids in the Mimico, Queensway, Parklawn Roads area.

 

CONDOS Unite to help

 

HELPING Immigrants

OUTDOOR family life

 

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March 2026

Local Group Bid to Halt Mimico Condo Towers. A Mimico group is fighting a plan to build two 43-storey towers on a busy stretch of Royal York Road.

February 2026

Fears that the Ontario Food Terminal in Jeopardy. The Ontario Food Terminal (OFT) is in jeopardy of being forced to shut if a Queensway plaza is zoned for mixed uses by City Council.

January 2026

City has 10,256 Staff Paid $100Ks Plus Yearly. The cash-strapped City of Toronto has deep pockets when paying staff with more than 10,000 workers earning in excess of $100,000 yearly.

December 2025

More Police Officers to Patrol South Etobicoke. Four additional Neighbourhood Community Officers (NCOs) will be hitting the streets of South Etobicoke to help residents and crack down on crime.

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