Community News
October 1,  2010
Upcoming Events
Municipal Election
the micro way conference
the micro ball gala
 

Upcoming Events
 
Date:  Saturday October 2
What:  Community Fall Festival Bazaar
Time:  11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Place:  Thorncliffe Banquet Hall, 45 Overlea
Details: Hosted by Flemingdon-Thorncliffe Multicultural Association, for more info, contact Najm, 416-520-1039
food bank needed items
Date:  Monday Oct. 4 to Saturday Oct. 10
What:  Thanksgiving Food Drive for the Thorncliffe Food Bank
Time:  mall hours
Place: East York Town Centre, Centre Court near Zellers   
 Details:  Your donation of non-perishable food items will put food on the tables of the many families and individuals within our community that do not know where their nextmeal will come from.
View Flyer

Date:  Thursday October 7, 2010
What:  Community Garden Consultation

Time:  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Place:   TNO, 18 Thorncliffe Park Drive, childcare will be provided
Hosted by:  Thorncliffe Park Women's Committee, City of Toronto

Details:  You are all invited to attend:
Public Consultation to discuss plans for a new Community Garden in RV
Burgess Park
- learn about the garden and special programs for children and seniors
- give feedback about the idea
- sign up to volunteer or have a garden plot
View Flyer

 


Municipal Election - All Candidates Meetings
 
Everyone is welcome to attend all meetings and ask questions.

Date:  Wednesday October 6, 2010
Who:  City Councillor Candidates
Time:  8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Place:   your television tuned to channel 10
Hosted by:  Rogers Cable, Dale Goldhawk   

Date:  Wednesday October 6, 2010
Who:  School Trustee Candidates

Time:  9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Place:   your television tuned to channel 10
Hosted by:  Rogers Cable, Dale Goldhawk

 

Date:  Wednesday October 6, 2010
Who:  Mayoral Candidates
Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Place:  William Lea Room, Leaside Memorial Gardens, 1073 Millwood at Laird

Hosted by:  Leaside Property Owners Association

 

Date:  Tuesday October 19, 2010
Who:  City Councillor Candidates

Time:  7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Place:  William Lea Room, Leaside Memorial Gardens, 1073 Millwood at Laird

Hosted by:  Leaside Property Owners Association

 

Municipal Election - Candidates

Public School Trustee
Gerri Gershon, www.gerrigherson.ca
Muhammad Shahid, www.teamshahid.ca

City Councillor
Tanvir Ahmed, www.votetanvirahmed.ca
Jon Burnside, www.jonburnside.com
Mohamed Dhanani, www.votedanani.com
Salim Nawab Khan, www.nawabsalimkhan.ca
Shaukat Malik, www.votemalik.ca
Yunus Pandor, www.pandor.ca
John Parker, www.votejohnparker.ca
sagu and jon
City Councillor candidate and Flemingdon resident Sagu Vinothachandran withdrew on Sept. 10th.  Sagu has endorsed Jon Burnside and her team has joined his team.  Here is her letter of endorsement from her website, www.votesagu.ca

"I filed my nomination for the position of city councillor because of my sincere desire to work with the citizens of Ward 26 to resolve the issues that were not being addressed at City Hall - better resources for children, youth at risk, women and seniors. Community service has been a driving force in my life and devoting my time to helping children, youth and women realize their full potential has been one of my top priorities. For years, I have also taken part in bringing together our diverse community.

After filing my nomination, I met Jon Burnside who shares my vision for our community and
embodies the qualities of a dedicated city councilor. He is a trustworthy, sincere, and tenacious person who will work hard to engage and unite the citizens of Ward 26. Jon has the desire and capability to establish connections across various communities, including the Tamil community. He has the necessary skills to empower the youth and provide them with opportunities that will help them become the leaders of tomorrow.

For all the reasons mentioned above, I wholeheartedly give my full support to Jon Burnside. I encourage all my supporters and volunteers to join me in joining Jon's campaign, and together we will elect a community leader and community builder as our next city councillor!
Together we thrive!"

I am also supporting and working hard for Jon Burnside.  If you would like more info about him or his campaign, please don't hesitate to contact me, satinder@helpmeit.ca, 416-805-5736


Municipal Election - Voting 

Election day is Monday October 25, 2010.

Polls are open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm.  If you are in line by 8:00 pm, you will be able to vote.  You will vote at a polling station close to where you live.  Send an email to satinder@thorncliffepark.ca with your address and I will email you back with your voting location.

 

Weekday Advance Voting Days are:

Tuesday, October 5 to Friday, October 8, 2010
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesday, October 12 to Wednesday, October 13, 2010
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On these days, you will vote at the East York Civic Centre, 850 Coxwell Avenue. You can also vote at any of the other civic centres in Etobicoke, North York, Scarborough, Toronto, or York.

 

Weekend Advance Voting Days are:

Saturday, October 16 & Sunday, October 17, 2010
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

You will vote at Valley Park Middle School, 130 Overlea Blvd

 

If you are not able to vote on any of the above days for any reason, you can still vote.  If you have children away at university/college or other family members away from the area for any reason, they can still vote.  Send me an email (satinder@thorncliffepark.ca) with your name, address, and phone number, or call me, 416-805-5736, and I will explain how you can vote in any of the above situations. 

 

Who can vote?

You can vote in the City of Toronto municipal election if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • at least 18 years old
  • a resident of the City of Toronto
  • a non-resident owner or tenant of land in the City of Toronto, or their spouse
  • not prohibited from voting under any law

What ID is required to vote?

  • One piece of ID showing your name, qualifying address (where you currently live or own property) and signature or
  • Two pieces of ID - the first piece showing your name and signature and the second piece of ID showing your name and qualifying address

 

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