Toronto3 Toronto teens arrested and charged following carjacking in Scarborough By Joanna LavoieOpens in new windowPublished: February 26, 2025 at 3:02PM EST Three Toronto teens are each facing several charges following a carjacking in Scarborough. The incident happened on Monday in the Dorset Park neighbourhood, near Kennedy and Ellesmere roads. Toronto police said they were called to that area shortly after 12:15 p.m. for reports of a theft of a vehicle. Police allege that three youths drove a stolen Honda Civic into a parking lot. Two of the youths, both of whom wore masks to conceal their identity, then exited the vehicle and approached a victim, they said. One of the youths then allegedly indicated he had a weapon and demanded the victim hand over their vehicle. Investigators said all three then fled the area in the stolen Honda Civic as well as the victim’s vehicle. Members of Toronto Police Service’s Hold Up Squad along with officers from Organized Crime Enforcement, Dog Services, and 42 Division’s Major Crime Unit quickly responded to the area and found the victim’s stolen vehicle. They arrested three suspects following a short foot pursuit. Police said they also recovered the stolen Honda Civic. Three boys, ages 17, 15, and 14, all from Toronto, have been charged with one count each of robbery with an offensive weapon and disguise with intent, and two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. The 15-year-old is also facing an additional charge of fail to comply with release order. The three accused, who cannot be named under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, were all scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. Anyone with further information is asked to contact Toronto police at 416-808-7350 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Transitioning from school to work isn’t easy and it can be even harder for youth who’ve been in the criminal justice system But one group in Dorset Park believes everyone deserves a second chance From post-grad mentoring to entrepreneurial workshops Back 2 Basickz teaches life lessons to local youth so they can improve their circumstances said she wanted to serve the local community by addressing a pressing need Over 3,000 youth just in the Dorset Park community alone it said that the majority of the youth — they all have warehouse jobs,” Coombs explains adding that Black people are underrepresented they continue to stay in warehouse jobs or minimum paying jobs.” Back 2 Basickz aims to help youth from all walks of life including those who are incarcerated or are on trial for crimes The nonprofit’s Youth Reset program is helping Jayden work through his challenges with the criminal justice system “I got into a little trouble with my friend last year But since finding a way to go to Back 2 Basickz they’ve been helping me just stay on the right path get focused on my career,” Jayden says “They actually want to help me get back into school start jobs and just basically positive things so I don’t go back down the wrong road.” Youth with a criminal record often face barriers when trying to reintegrate into society a mental health and justice caseworker with Back 2 Basickz are faced with barriers in many systems,” she says their encounter with the justice system is often quite complex where they may have experienced racism and discrimination in the education system A federal study from the Department of Justice titled “Black Youth and the Criminal Justice System: Summary Report of an Engagement Process in Canada,” highlighted over-policing at school and committing crimes to meet basic needs as some of the reasons why Black youth can encounter the criminal justice system But Coombs believes the right resources can help youth like Jayden get back on track “Black youth are overrepresented in the justice system And one of the reasons why most of the youth come in contact with the justice system is because there’s not enough available resources and supports for them in the community which is one of the reasons why we started Back 2 Basickz,” she says Warmer temperatures but showers are expected on-and-off for the next few days Meteorologist Natasha Ramsahai has your seven-day forecast Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls on Prime Minister Mark Carney to prioritize a list of projects including the proposed Highway 401 tunnel a mentally ill man who was killed in an Ontario prison is calling out the provincial government over the lack of correctional reform Monday is calling for rain and thunderstorms Stella Acquisto has the long-range forecast listen to NewsRadio Toronto live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Toronto anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices The Township of Algonquin Highlands acquired the Dorset Park Ana Lopes (right) and Don Tapscott cut the ribbon held by Collin Reaney of the Dorset Community Partnership Fund at the Dorset Pavillion and Community Park on Aug after purchasing the property and leasing it back to the community and the information within may be out of date the community will still be able to enjoy the Dorset Pavillion Park Through a press release on Feb. 7, the Township of Algonquin Highlands announced Lake of Bays cottagers Don Tapscott and Ana Lopes donated the Dorset Pavilion and Community Park to the township “We know how important this property is to the residents of Dorset and we are so happy we’ve been able to continue its legacy as a public space and crucial community asset through this generous donation,” said Algonquin Highlands Mayor Liz Danielsen in the press release “Along with completing the Dorset Recreation Centre rehabilitation project and the return of Haliburton County Public Library services Although the park has been privately owned since 2011, the most recent property owners and the Township of Lake of Bays have established lease agreements to maintain the park. However Lake of Bays council cancelled the lease as the township was responsible for paying all the costs related to preserving the park — which Lake of Bays staff concluded was outside municipal boundaries After Lake of Bays announced they were pulling out of the lease agreement, community members showed concern about the park’s possible disappearance. However, the park will still be open to the public. But we’re delighted that there’s a happy ending,” said Tapscott in an interview after the announcement “Our goal was always to keep the park as an asset for Dorset and the surrounding townships.” partnerships are essential to benefit the community “We strongly believe that it’s possible to build better communities through partnerships that involve not just government but the private sector individuals and community groups,” he said the park will be renamed Tapscott Lopes Park in recognition of its donors and the township will create an Indigenous garden in collaboration with Indigenous stakeholders as part of the gift agreement Community members can visit the Algonquin Highlands website for further information Julian Orlando Chaves is a Local Journalism Initiative reporter covering Huntsville and Lake of Bays The Local Journalism Initiative is funded by the Government of Canada Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Invalid password or account does not exist Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the email address listed on your account was killed in a shooting in Scarborough on Saturday A 16-year-old boy has been identified as the person killed in a shooting in Scarborough’s Dorset Park area Toronto police were called to a shooting in the area Responding officers found a male with serious injuries he was identified by police as Caden Francis of Toronto Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen Caden or heard or witnessed anything suspicious to contact investigators along with anyone with dashcam video from the area at the time of the shooting “Even the smallest amount of information could be vital to this investigation,” police said in a news release Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477, or online at 222tips.com beta This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it Plans to introduce an evening and overnight parking charge in Dorset Council car parks have been paused Having listened to initial concerns from councillors and the public it is clear the introduction of such charges should not be decided until a thorough review of all parking services has taken place This review will commence as soon as possible and may take anything up to 6-9 months as it will need to involve engagement with our residents This will give us a better understanding of changing trends in car park usage how the location of our car parks affects parking behaviour and the impact of all parking charges on residents we will not be progressing the introduction of evening and overnight parking charges at this time We will keep everyone informed as to the progress of the parking review including when they can contribute to the process Last night (Tuesday 28 January), Dorset Council’s Cabinet made changes to the way their proposed new evening parking charges will work including proposals for a new overnight parking permit the suggested time restrictions for evening parking (6pm to 10pm) will be removed replaced with a blanket flat rate of £2.50 to park for any amount of time between 6pm and 8am in any Dorset Council car parks To help residents who may use these car parks overnight in the absence of on-street parking close to their home it has been proposed that a new permit is introduced that will allow holders to park from 5pm to 9am daily for around £50 a year (TBC) Overnight parking would also be included with the council’s existing Short stay and Flexi stay permits allowing holders to park overnight free of charge The table below explains what would be included with each permit: Number of vehicles that can be registered on one permit and Charmouth Road in Lyme Regis will remain on winter rates all year round All other hourly parking charges are planned to increase across the county from 1 April as set out in Dorset Council’s 2025/26 budget plans A review of parking is set to take place in the next 12 months It is hoped that an increased take-up of parking permits will result in providing more cost-effective parking This will give more people the opportunity to visit our towns and beaches The affordability of permits means residents making use of car parks will have more money to spend locally Dorset Council’s Cabinet Member for Place Services “Nobody wants to see parking charges increase but with demands on Dorset Council’s services increasing while government funding continues to dwindle we need to deliver a balanced budget that protects the vital services we provide “The message is clear – if you live and/or work in Dorset and drive a car, a parking permit will save you money I strongly urge all drivers to consider how often they need to park and how much they would typically pay per visit then compare that cost to the price of an annual permit a permit will most likely be cheaper than paying on the day and is easy to sign up for and use too “The additional benefits – including the proposed overnight parking – should also have a positive impact on our local economy with permit holders able to use our car parks more often for far less money which can instead be spent with local businesses.” Find out more about Dorset Council’s parking permits. Details of the proposed new car parking charges can be found on the Dorset Council website (*Prices applicable from 1 April 2025, pending Full Council approval. Current pricing (until 31 March 2025) is £90 for a Short-stay permit, and £290 (£27.50 monthly) for a Flexi stay permit.) Categories: Highways Corporate and Finance Wouldnt it be prudent to have non removable height restrictions to all car parks to stop the likes of caravan and truckers from parking overnight and leading the inevitable dumping of there rubbish lastly can i possibly sit on the commitee for this proposal So the promise to reduce parking before election was a blatant  lie You agreed the last goons in charge over charged for parking effecting visitors to local businesses but this is not the way to keep day tourists coming to visit We have elderly that may go into town once a week Would be interesting to know.  How did you gather the feedback or put the question I think we need to be back in control of Weymouth We were an afluent town now if seems we are propping up other struggling towns We spent a fortune on new council offices only to be reduced to a seat in the library and county have nicked our offices this new overnight parking charge will have highly detremental effect on all the volunatary community organsations in Shaftesbury that hold evening events from churches to art centres  and even Town Council meetings I would like to see free parking from 6 pm to 10 pm as an encouragement to the vital community life of out town Our car is usually parked off the road at our property in Dorchester We occasionally use it to visit town in the daytime or evening (it is now getting too far to walk and there is no convienient bus) The new £2:50 evening charge is a significant addition to the cost of any visit to the town centre so we will probably not come in as often in the day I would pay the going rate for an hour as never longer than that shopping maybe once a week also will get stung for £2.50 after 6pm however long I stay but have to travel to benefit from any services cinemas,etc who will find this charge is the last straw \"our\") of the service provided by this web site (\"Service\") are not responsible for any user-generated content and accounts Content submitted express the views of their author only This Service is only available to users who are at least {age} years old you represent that you are this age or older or otherwise make available to the Service (\"Content\") may be reviewed by staff members All Content you submit or upload may be sent to third-party verification services (including Do not submit any Content that you consider to be private or confidential You agree to not use the Service to submit or link to any Content which is defamatory You are entirely responsible for the content of We may remove or modify any Content submitted at any time Requests for Content to be removed or modified will be undertaken only at our discretion We may terminate your access to all or any part of the Service at any time or re-publish your Content in connection with the Service These terms may be changed at any time without notice If you do not agree with these terms, please do not register or use the Service. 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Located in Scarborough's Dorset Park neighbourhood at 1296 Kennedy Road between Lawrence Avenue East and Ellesmere Road the proposal is being reviewed following applications for Zoning By-Law Amendment and Site Plan Approval submitted to the City on December 30th The site is currently occupied by a former one-storey former car wash building but the rest of the brownfield site is vacant designed by Mataj Architects for the Sunray Group The proposal has a total of 11,617m² of gross floor area and consists of a 9-storey, mid-rise designed by Mataj Architects This development would provide a variety of housing options ranging from studio apartments to three-bedrooms It is proposed to have a T-shape with a rear wing that creates a transition down from nine-storeys to three-storeys acknowledging the low-rise neighbourhood to its west The plan includes 383m² of outdoor amenity space plus a 500m² green roof ​The surrounding context of the site is quite mixed being mainly residential to the west of the site and mainly commercial across Kennedy Road to the east Sunray Group views this site as a way for the City of Toronto to accommodate the expected population growth in the area and are hoping that the compact and urban form of housing that the development would provide will be a selling point for the City This development would also create a transition between the current land uses seen in the area especially with the largely commercial/industrial area on the opposite side of Kennedy Road Sunray is confident that this development would complement the existing context of Kennedy Road and be an appropriate transition to larger development in the area Land use and built context for 1296 Kennedy Road image via submission to the City of Toronto The proposal includes two levels of underground parking providing 156 parking spaces Kennedy Road is served by TTC bus route 43 While the site is a 15 walking distance to Ellesmere station on the Scarborough RT or 18 minutes to Lawrence East station the line will be permanently closed before this building could be built Both Ellesmere Road and Lawrence Avenue are equipped with TTC express bus routes only a 15-minute walk from the site.  You can learn more from our Database file for the project you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page UrbanToronto’s new data research service, UrbanToronto Pro, offers comprehensive information on construction projects in the Greater Toronto Area—from proposal right through to completion stages. In addition, our subscription newsletter, New Development Insider drops in your mailbox daily to help you track projects through the planning process Located next to McGregor Park community centre and library Winston Churchill Collegiate Institute (WCCI) joins with the two facilities to make the biggest community hub in Dorset Park staff and students at WCCI are working together to foster an inclusive environment One of the groups working toward that goal is the Black Students Association It’s major initiative at the moment is the Black Brilliance Conference which will be held on April 25 at the school Students across the city are coming for student-led workshops and the conference’s focus is Afro-futurism It’s also an opportunity to “have fun and just honestly get to embrace each other because there are not many times that us as schools get to come together as Black students,” Kayla Lawrence a Grade 11 student and the association’s president “It’s been great to connect with people who look like me who feel like sometimes that were not represented enough,” Maiya Flowers Princess Edogiawerie is the assistant curriculum leader of the Leonard Braithwaite Program at WCCI It’s the first Africentric secondary program in Canada “(Students are) learning the provincial curriculum through diverse perspectives of the African diaspora so it’s connecting students with their culture and centring them in their learning,” she said Examples of teaching the curriculum in a culturally relevant way include reading Afrocentric texts or looking at technology that’s used to generate electricity in Africa and other parts of the world “My pitch to anybody who is thinking about enrolling in the Leonard Braithwaite Program is what you are learning and how much do you want to be associated with teachers and peers who look like you and understand you How much do you want to be exposed to opportunities that are not available in any other program that can set you ahead and prepare you for success in the future?” Edogiawerie said She also talked about the importance of staff being role models for students She and other teachers are on a mission to help children further embrace and celebrate Black culture “I never had a black teacher growing up so that’s one of the reasons why I went into teaching because I recognize the lack thereof in the school system,” she said “My office is kind of like a safe space for them sometimes we do different activities together and overall it feels good for me knowing that what I didn’t have when I was in high school they have access to now because there are a lot of educators who are trying to address this lack of representation.” students of all backgrounds and abilities are cherished The school also has the Autism Spectrum Disorder Hub for students It has dedicated spaces and every day of the week there are different activities to do over lunch such as wellness days and days to practice conversation skills The hub works to support students in 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Council in collaboration with Dorset Careers Hub the event aimed to inspire young people to explore careers in STEM (Science and Maths) and highlight the innovative employment opportunities available in our county The day’s activities took place at the BattleLab where students engaged with cutting-edge technologies and participated in four hand hand-on challenges They had the chance to design clay boats and paper planes all designed to foster creative thinking and problem-solving skills.  Local businesses based at Dorset Innovation Park along with Dorset Council’s Digital Dorset team providing valuable insights into their industries Dorset Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Property & Assets and Economic Growth attended the event and emphasised its significance: “Dorset Council supports initiatives like Start Small Dream Big to inspire the next generation and showcase the exciting career opportunities available in our county “By sparking curiosity and creativity in STEM we aim to help young people dream big while supporting the growth of our local economy “Dorset is full of potential for future entrepreneurs and innovators and it’s crucial we show our children that these opportunities are within their reach.” Dream Big programme is a free initiative for eligible primary schools backed by the Department for Education and delivered in partnership with the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership particularly from disadvantaged backgrounds to envision their future careers and understand the variety of jobs available “This visit brought education and industry together to inspire young minds By giving students hands-on experience with real-world applications of technology we hope to ignite a passion for STEM and help them envision themselves as part of Dorset’s innovative future.” The visit is part of Dorset Council’s commitment to fostering innovation and supporting economic growth across the county Through initiatives like this they aim to remove barriers and stereotypes that limit children’s thinking about their future careers ensuring that every child has the opportunity to dream big For more information about the Start Small, Dream Big programme and how it supports young learners, please visit the Dorset Careers Hub website Categories: Digital Police are appealing to the public for any information Toronto police said this vehicle was involved in the murder of Andrew Soares in Scarborough Sept Anyone with information is asked to contact police Toronto police have released security camera footage into the murder of Anthony Soares who was gunned downed in a Scarborough highrise Sept got out of a car that was driven by his friend and walked into the lobby of a building on Glamorgan Avenue near Kennedy and Ellesmere roads in Dorset Park He was approached by two hooded male suspects armed with semi-automatic handguns who shot him multiple times at close range He was rushed to hospital in critical condition where he later died Gary Giroux released two videos at a news conference Tuesday in order to identify a motive He called the shooting targeted and overkill The videos show Soares buzzing for access into the building when the suspects rushed the lobby and shot him through the glass windows emptying their clips before fleeing into a white “The deceased is trapped between the suspects and the interior door,” Giroux said “The deceased falls to the floor of the foyer and the suspects continue to fire at the deceased while he’s lying on the floor.” Soares’ friend fled the scene and returned later on Giroux said he is co-operating with investigators The suspects were last seen travelling northbound on Kennedy toward Hwy On Friday, Drake posted a picture of Soares on Instagram saying he was part of his family “I still can’t even believe this morning was real,” the post read “It was a honour to have shared years together and I will always keep your memory alive.” Giroux confirmed his relationship with Drake saying many of Soares’ family members have met the rapper “I certainly would encourage him through his tweets to encourage anybody within the community to come forward with regards to any information that they have that may assist in solving his friend’s murder,” he said Giroux added Soares has a “criminal past” but “was not on any current charges.” “We’re looking into his lifestyle and his background part of the reason for being here is to find out what the motivation is,” he said Soares is Toronto’s 39th murder victim of the year Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-7400 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) Check back in with us at any time to find out what's happening The effort to relieve congestion with a tunnel under Highway 401 is now on PM Mark Carney's radar Premier Ford listed the project as one of Ontario's top priorities in need of federal support Ontario's measles outbreak is showing no signs of slowing and for the first time in a while the 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chosen other Popes in the past beta This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it we have two permits offering a cost-effective way to pay.  Flexi stay permit: Ideal for those who park all day for work This permit can be used in most Dorset Council car parks by residents and non-residents working in the council area It is available to buy monthly or annually  Short stay permit: Perfect if you park for shorter periods This permit allows for a parking session of up to 3 hours every day It can be registered for up to two cars (they cannot use it at the same time) offering more opportunities to get the full benefit Cabinet Member for Place Services at Dorset Council said: “We are all feeling the pressure of continued rising costs “With the increasing demands on council services the ongoing reduction in government funding our parking tariffs will increase from 3 April to meet these challenges and continue to support our highways responsibilities.  “Our permits offer a money saving way to pay for parking if you work in Dorchester five days a week 48 weeks of the year with our Flexi Stay permit your parking would work out at £1.28 a day compared to £6.30 a day without a permit.”  See the tariffs to take effect from 3 April 2025. The new tariffs are provided in the second of the two tables for each town headed 'Time of stay and new charge' A fee of 10p is also to be introduced when using JustPark (via app phone or text) to pay for parking.    The fee (including VAT of just under 2p) will cover JustPark’s payment maintenance operations and will be added each time a new parking session is paid for on the app.  we have been covering the fee from our parking income but we can no longer afford to do this without impacting other services In most other counties where JustPark operates the 10p fee is already paid by motorists who use the service.   “It is a convenient way to pay for parking but you can avoid the 10p fee by paying for parking by cash credit card or contactless payment at any of our car park machines.”   The 10p fee will also apply when using the JustPark in car parks run by the town councils of Bridport Shaftesbury and Sherborne which utilise Dorset Council’s Just Park contract. Current users of the JustPark app will be notified of the change by email You may have seen the article in the Dorset Echo on Friday 14 March This contains confusing information about our parking charges per day Charges over £30 are for vehicles longer than 4.8 metres The maximum charge in our car parks for cars and other standard sized vehicles £15.80 for which the owners have a private agreement with us and the tariff is £20 for 24 hours.)  Calculation example based on prices after 3 April 2025.  Apply now and beat the price increases dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/permits  See our Short stay and Flexi stay webpages for qualifying car parks.  Short stay (valid for two cars, not parked at same time) 1) Park twice a week for 3 hours each for shopping 52 weeks a year in the Swannery car park that costs just over 91p per 3-hour session.  2) Park twice a week for 3 hours each for shopping that costs just over 91p per 3-hour session Flexi stay  the cost works out at just under £1.28 a day or £25.41 a month  the cost works out at just under £1.28 a day or £25.41 a month beta This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it A new company will soon take over Dorset’s only Enterprise Zone with the aim of creating hundreds of new jobs boosting investment and growing the local economy Dorset Council’s Cabinet has given the green light to attract private sector experience and knowledge into the management of the Dorset Innovation Park near Wool through the creation of an arm’s length company Creating a new management company will give the council-owned park dedicated resources and extra expertise to bring even more businesses onto the site the council can still retain 100% of business rate growth to plough back into the economy Dorset Council’s Cabinet Member for Property & Assets and Economic Growth “The Dorset Innovation Park is a strategically important site for our economy not least because of its Enterprise Zone status But its future success is dependent on us doing things differently to attract the investment needed for it to meet its full potential “The creation of this new company is a bold and exciting step which will inspire confidence attract the inward investment which will ultimately benefit Dorset’s economy in a hugely positive way It has been designed to drive business growth and support economic prosperity through job creation and private sector investment The new operating model promises a bright future for the park and prosperity for the whole of Dorset.”   Dorset's Council Plan has a target of achieving 300 new jobs at the Enterprise Zone by 2029 and the company will be tasked with delivering this outcome.  The council will now finalise governance arrangements before setting up the new company Dorset Council will hold a 100% shareholding in the company and will appoint a board of between 5 and 7 directors and a tenants’ board will also be established The new company is expected to be up and running by the end of this summer and a new website designed to attract new businesses to the park Categories: Economy recently based the setting of his debut novel on the small town of Dorset “The Lonely Place,” Ross Farrally’s psychological thriller/horror novel is actually set in a fictional town called Whitefish surroundings and general atmosphere – give or take a private psychiatric hospital – bear a certain resemblance to Dorset a 29-year-old author with tattoos and a Yorkshire accent a city of half a million people and a far cry from a tiny village in northern Minnesota He lives with his girlfriend of seven years and two cats “We went to Florida and New York.” They’re planning a trip to Tennessee Farrally said his interest in visiting the town is very high He said every week while he was writing the book “We have to go there,” because until now he’s only seen it through pixels on Google Street View main character George Labelle travels home to Whitefish after 18 years away for the funeral of his mother This forces him to confront traumatic memories as well as present-day terrors recalling that from an early stage he wanted his novel to have a psychiatric institution in it He previously wrote three nonfiction books looking at former psychiatric hospitals in the U.K just to get an idea of what life was like inside of institutions because there’s a lot of stigma attached to it,” he said Working as an assistant practitioner in a podiatry practice Farrally has also held jobs supporting cardiology but admits he hasn’t actually worked in the mental health field – “as of yet He traces his interest in psychiatric hospitals to age 12 He said he has seen loved ones struggle with mental health issues the institutional part of his novel didn’t require additional research “I drew from my nonfiction work to help me build that,” he said admittance and discharge and things like that.” As for why he placed the action in a facsimile of Dorset Farrally recalled growing up on horror movies where a common theme was small knowing it was going to be his first novel It’ll be easier for me to come to grips with how to write fiction that way.” He liked the idea of a tiny town being separated by only a few miles from a larger city that was oblivious to the things happening there Another thing that grabbed him was Dorset’s layout so travelers passing through might not notice anything but the main street Farrally looked at Dorset’s social media page and liked its community feel where everybody knows everybody and everything that’s going on Once he chose it as the basis for Whitefish Another thing that caught his imagination was the way much of the town shuts down out of season “It was that thing where I drop George in this small where he’s got nothing to really do,” Farrally said he did use a “twisted” version of Taste of Dorset in the book He did a lot of research about the local environment To put himself in the right state of mind for writing he put on videos of rural American landscapes and listened to country music on KIOT-FM “Some people don’t think how the sounds inside a bar and the smell of burgers can change your internal thoughts,” he said “On the mental health side of things … if George is going down this spiral like his mother may have done what kind of sounds and smells would set him off?” Asked what feelings he wants people to take from “The Lonely Place,” Farrally said a sense of isolation with the main character stumbling home after 18 years without speaking to his parents “I want people to feel like when you return home after so long and everything’s changed but nothing’s changed,” he said but you feel so alone because time has shifted.” Knowing his mother committed suicide in the hospital George must navigate life with questions no one will discuss a feeling he hopes the book will put across he wants Whitefish to feel like a place people stay lifelong he wants his book to convey the idea that things mentally ill people see and hear can seem fully real to them like George is and like his mother Catherine is you don’t realize how that world (can be) frantic and sinister,” he said I want them to feel a shock and dwell on it for a little while and then think it makes sense why this happened,” because of nuggets of information dropped in earlier chapters while also hinting at a supernatural angle connected to local folklore Farrally said he initially planned it to be a standalone novel but he recently finished the second draft of a prequel titled “The Hanged Man,” which he hopes to release in April which should come out around Halloween 2025 “The Lonely Place” is available on Amazon in Kindle The Township of Algonquin Highlands is pleased to announce its acquisition of the Dorset Pavilion and Community Park in the hamlet of Dorset The park has been gifted to the Township by cottagers Don Tapscott C.M and has been renamed “Tapscott Lopes Park” in recognition of its donors “We know how important this property is to the residents of Dorset and we are so happy we’ve been able to continue its legacy as a public space and crucial community asset through this generous donation” said Algonquin Highlands Mayor Liz Danielsen “Along with the completion of the Dorset Recreation Centre rehabilitation project and the return of Haliburton County Public Library services it’s an extremely exciting year for Dorset.” “We have decided that the Township of Algonquin Highlands is a trustworthy partner for this gift and we are delighted that the community and surrounding districts will continue to enjoy this much beloved facility,” said Ms the Township will create an Indigenous Garden in the park in collaboration with Indigenous stakeholders and Council on their leadership in making this partnership happen,” said Mr “It’s so exciting to see elected representatives put the interests of their citizens first,” he said An official opening of the park and celebration will be held this summer Lake of Bays Council ends lease for Dorset Pavilion Community Park Seasonal residents donate $100,000 to support diagnostic cardiac care Click here to support local news All comments are moderated. Please ensure you include both your first and last name and abide by our community guidelines Submissions that do not include the commenter's full name or that do not abide by our community guidelines will not be published Sign up for our free newsletter which is published three times per week Δdocument.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()) From the Township of Lake of Bays The Township of Lake of Bays is continuing its review of the [...] With Motorcycle Safety Awareness Week underway the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is urging [...] Ontario honoured 11 young people with the 2023 Ontario Medal for Young [...] From the Town of Huntsville Renovations to the Centennial Pool change rooms will begin on June [...] The Town of Huntsville will not have to cover interest rates in order to partner with Muskoka [...] Established in 2015 by a bunch of local news hounds Doppler strives to be the go-to source for people wanting to know more about what is going on in Huntsville and the surrounding community We strive to provide local news that is relevant and timely We also look to tell local stories that inspire Notice the persistent use of the word local From features on local people doing extraordinary things all supplemented by provocative opinion pieces on topics near and far Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] and tell us how we are doing Keys dangle from locks on the office doors cupboards are installed in the community kitchen and out front ­— facing the discount retail strip on Kennedy Road — is a steel “stroller corral” soon to be fitted with wooden cutouts of children the Dorset Park Community Hub at 1911 Kennedy Rd. 10,000 square feet of converted plaza space People from the area - a “priority” neighbourhood centred on Kennedy from south of Lawrence Avenue to Hwy a program room that can be divided in three a centre for new Canadians and the offices of eight “anchor” support agencies But another office is reserved just for the Dorset Park residents themselves That room is for the Dorset Park Neighbourhood Association a place from which people can speak for a neighbourhood chosen by the City of Toronto and its United Way because it lacked the services most others had After years of working closely with the tenants of buildings on Glamorgan Avenue Action for Neighbourhood Change and Agincourt Community Services Association thought the location near those streets and north of Ellesmere Road was ideal “It’s about making opportunities (for residents) available all the time,” Soda said during a tour of the building this week “Let them come and let them use it because that’s obviously what we want here.” “are not just coming in here to set up shop they are coming in here to serve this community.” particularly employment and services for children Family Association for Mental Health (FAME) will move to the hub from ACSA’s Sheppard Avenue headquarters The Canadian National Institute for the Blind will be doing low vision eye exams and running a kiosk “a shop in a box,” providing vision-assisting aids a grassroots group for newcomers that has been working from churches complementing regular work done in the Newcomer Centre by doing such things as introducing families to the local furniture bank “Intinerant” partners such as Toronto Public Health will also provide services when they are needed classes on canning or preserving fruits and vegetables and pre-employment services for the jobless A set of stained glass panels by local artist Wendy Daly free community space where it was judged to be scarcest was one of the goals of the Strong Neighbourhoods Strategy a partnership between the city and its United Way agencies underway since 2005 with six of the 13 “priority” neighbourhoods The Hub at Victoria Park and Eglinton (Victoria Park Avenue north of Eglinton Avenue) The Hub Mid-Scarborough at Brimley and Eglinton and AccessPoint on Danforth (on Danforth Avenue east of Victoria Park) are now open all in converted spaces similar to Dorset Park’s It remains for people who live in those neighbourhoods to use these space to the fullest and start speaking for their own needs Soda said that has been happening in Dorset Park “There is very much a bigger thinking that is going on,” she said as residents understand their community “is not just in the building or just outside their front door; it is bigger.” Residents were involved in designing the hub including a Women’s English Circle which has grown to around 50 members Since Harper started working in the area in 2008 The community has started to build a sense of pride,” she said is a reporter with toronto.com and Metroland Media Toronto who covers Scarborough and other overlooked parts of Toronto He worked previously for Metroland in York Region Mayor Olivia Chow is joined by provincial municipal affairs and housing minister Rob Flack and Homes First Society CEO Patricia Mueller to open new permanent Mayor Olivia Chow was joined by provincial municipal affairs and housing minister Rob Flack and Homes First Society CEO Patricia Mueller to open new permanent in Scarborough’s Dorset Park neighbourhood is lifted into place in January 2023 An affordable housing project will be built on Gabriel Dumont’s property by the end of 2024 to serve Indigenous people who are experiencing Politicians open affordable housing amid crisis opened one deeply affordable housing project in Scarborough last week and announced another provincial and federal governments can show amid a housing crisis that has building for years to unveil 57 permanent modular homes at 39 Dundalk Dr The supportive housing, intended for who are unhoused or at risk of being unhoused, is on City of Toronto land and was rapidly built: modular apartments were lifted into place by cranes in January “Individuals who were formerly experiencing homelessness will now have a home and access to 24-hour staff specialized case managers available throughout the week along with an on-site cook and full meal program,” Homes First Society CEO Patricia Mueller whose non-profit housing agency will operate the building Tenants are expected to start moving into the building — for which three governments contributed $4.275 million in capital funds and the province is paying $2 million a year in operating costs — this week Dundalk is only the second modular-housing building to open in Scarborough Earlier in the same week as the Dundalk opening Chow and other dignitaries welcomed 68 rent-geared-to-income apartments expected to be built next year at Gabriel Dumont Non-Profit Homes an Indigenous housing provider at 4201-4203 Kingston Rd The one- and two-bedroom units will be for Indigenous people who are “experiencing homelessness” and are possible through $28.1 million from the federal government and $6.29 million in funds and incentives from the city The new units are vital for the changing needs of urban Indigenous people in the area “The effort to reduce Indigenous houselessness is being born here in this community today.” No tenant in the new units will pay more than 30 per cent of their income or the shelter allowance of their income support benefit on rent says it faces “unprecedented demand for shelter space,” and shelters close to 11,000 people in its own facilities with the number of people experiencing chronic homelessness continuing to grow vision and plans for the future and how we deliver our services We do more than tackle fires and rescue people Catch up with all the latest that we have been involved in We’re proud to support and protect the wonderfully diverse community in which we serve We’re committed to keeping our communities safe well and informed and our prevention and protection work plays a large role in this Behind every firefighter there are specialist support teams all playing their part If you need to get in touch or find a form Firefighters left the scene at around 8pm last night having handed the incident over to Forestry England teams to monitor overnight The stop message came in at 19:41 shortly before road closures were lifted by police A crew from Ringwood returned to the scene this morning to conduct a reinspection and check for remaining hotspots The incident is now being scaled down with relief crews set to take over from the firefighters who were first on the scene These pictures from the scene show the damaged woodland which the fire has left behind This is an important reminder to always follow the countryside code and our top safety tips when out enjoying our beautiful wildlife areas Find out how you can prevent wildfire here. Crews are working hard to dampen down the large area of woodland affected by the blaze. Fortunately, there have been no casualties reported. Verwood Road has been closed to allow access for emergency services vehicles, so please continue to avoid the area. Firefighters are currently tackling a large woodland fire at Moors Valley Country Park. Crews from Ringwood, Burley, Beaulieu, Eastleigh, Fordingbridge, Romsey, Redbridge, Portchester, St Mary’s and SHQ are working closely with colleagues from Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service after we were first alerted at around midday. There are approximately 80 firefighters on the scene working to control the blaze involving 400m x 500m of woodland. There is currently a wildfire alert in place across parts of our area so please remember to follow the countryside code when out enjoying our greenspaces. Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Proposals to develop Purbeck Park at Norden in Dorset, as both a transport hub and a tourist destination centre in its own right are gathering pace. Use of the Dorset Council owned car park, formerly known at the Norden park and ride, has fallen away dramatically since the Covid pandemic in 2020 and the visitor attractions like the children’s play area and an information kiosk now look unloved. Big plans for Purbeck Park have failed to materialise since it opened Signposts around the site have already become overgrown and faded But a consortium of local stakeholders led by Dorset councillor Ben Wilson is hoping to get investment in the site to quickly turn it into a gateway to Purbeck and to help solve parking and traffic problems in nearby Corfe Castle. The park and ride was relaunched as Purbeck Park with a welcome hub in February 2019, but initial annual net car park takings of £100,000 after expenses has since fallen substantially. An innovative children’s play park themed around Purbeck’s local heritage has started to show its age and a welcome kiosk is currently boarded up and without an operator, having spent much of 2024 closed. Even Swanage Railway’s Norden station is selling far fewer tickets than it did 10 years ago, but the consortium hopes that with a little investment and concerted effort, Purbeck Park can present an integrated transport and tourism package for the area. The Purbeck Sidings children’s play area is in need of some love and attention The Purbeck Mining Museum is a hidden gem tucked away on the site Ben Wilson, councillor for South East Purbeck said: “Purbeck Park is both a necessity and a big opportunity. Corfe Castle – indeed, Purbeck – is a traffic nightmare in the summer, but Purbeck Park is a 365 space car park that has every ability to draw all of the traffic out of Corfe and out of Purbeck. “The opportunity is that we can make this a lot more than what it is today. Today it is a car park with a few facilities and access to the Swanage Railway, but the opportunity in terms of green space, a visitor hub, and connectivity into the other areas of Purbeck is all there. “Purbeck Park needs a bit of investment, a few basics to get it up to scratch, then some enabling projects like the shuttle bus, a footpath to Corfe Castle, the kiosk to provide facilities and improvements to the playground. “Then there is more blue sky thinking about what Purbeck Park can be for recreation and leisure, as a visitor hub. Swanage Railway and Purbeck Mining Museum are here already, Dorset Cider is just up the road, Dorset Adventure Park literally adjoins this property, Corfe Castle is within sight.” It is hoped to connect tourism opportunities given by cycles, heritage trains, buses and walking trails Paved paths are planned to lead around a woodland lake which was once used in the local mineral industry “Some of the ideas are already funded, some are already happening, some don’t need to cost a lot of money and some we might be able to go into partnerships to achieve. “There are a lot of businesses around here who have a vested interest in Purbeck Park being a success, not least the National Trust. “They have actively said that their car park is not big enough and during the summer months it can be full by 10 in the morning, not necessarily with people visiting the castle and spending money with the National Trust, as they may just be off walking all day. “This is critical for the National Trust as well as for Purbeck Park. We want relocation signs when their car park is full, sending people here. “There are so many ways we might be able to breathe life into the space and build a more appealing offering for visitors, with the ultimate goal to have them leave their cars there and use other forms of transport to explore Purbeck.” Boris the dog gave a big paws up to the dog walking tails around Purbeck Park Corfe Castle is a short walk from Purbeck Park, if a suitable route for a footpath can be found Swanage Railway also wants to see improvements on site before the start of its main season in April 2025, which might include the kiosk reopening and run by Norden Station volunteers who would be able to help visitors with tourist information as well as serving food and drinks. Work has already begun on new paved paths around a lake to the east of the car park as part of an extended dog walking trail and there may be the possibility of money from oil company Perenco to establish cycling routes from Purbeck Park to Studland. Other ideas in the pipeline include footpath access to the National Trust car park at the edge of Corfe Castle and spaces that could be developed as historic information sites, picnic areas or even for open air cinema. Gavin Johns at the entrance to Norden Station, which has just had an electronic noticeboard installed There are spaces which could be used for open air movie nights, with a little investment Chair of the Swanage Railway Company, Gavin Johns said: “We are keen to get more people catching the train from here, but also keen to see it become an attraction in its own right – the museum and perhaps the water park are existing attractions we can do work with. “We could persuade people to park here and enjoy Purbeck whether that’s by cycle, foot, rail or bus. There is a lot of untapped potential here – the signage is pretty poor and we are told by the people who run the cycle hire that customers will ask them where the trains are. “We would be keen to do something about new signs and opening the kiosk by the start of our season in six weeks time – we don’t want the kiosk to remain closed for the rest of the season, it just makes the whole place look unloved. “It could be made into a Purbeck visitor centre, able to give out maps and visitor leaflets or just advice, it just needs a bit of care and attention and could quickly be turned into something attractive. This is a true gateway for the railway which I would like to see grow.” Picnic spots with iconic views out to Corfe Castle could be developed We like to keep everything up-to-date, so if you know more, please help us by getting in touch Al Deewan Bakery and Pizza at 1415 Kennedy Rd. Unit 9 is a new Scarborough business - Mike Adler/Metroland AL DEEWAN BAKERY AND PIZZA | 1415 KENNEDY RD. and there was a time you couldn’t find it in Toronto Mohammed El-Karouni, who opened Al Deewan Bakery and Pizza at 1415 Kennedy Rd says he had to get it while visiting family and friends in Ottawa can only be produced by an open flame oven in Scarborough’s Dorset Park area south of Ellesmere Road It also has Italian style pizza with cheese or halal pepperoni a Toronto police officer who was raised and still lives in Scarborough says his plaza restaurant is being well received by the Arab community www.aldeewan.ca beta This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it Parking will be free in a number of car parks managed by ourselves on various dates in the run-up to Christmas 2024 The offer is running in our car parks in Beaminster This includes Small Business Saturday on 7 December when we take part in this national campaign to support small businesses Details of all the car parks and free parking dates can be seen on our Christmas parking webpages said: “We’re bringing our own slice of Christmas cheer to Dorset this November and December You’ll be able to enjoy free parking in many of our car parks on selected days and spend extra time in Dorset’s delightful shops “This offer includes Small Business Saturday on 7 December the national campaign to support local businesses by shopping locally.” may also offer free parking in the run-up to Christmas please check the car park’s charges boards/ticket machines for details On-street parking charges and private car park charges will still apply Categories: Highways Economy Parking Services You clearly recognise that your Car Parking philosophy is discouraging people coming in to towns to support the small businesses (and others) there hence you offer of free parking over the Christmas period You also say you are supporting Small Business Saturday on the 7th December Why not support them for the rest of the year as well It is worth commenting that many businesses that offer credit cards as a payment method (let's say 'all' businesses) absorb the Card Companies' fees as a cost of doing business It seems that you do not absorb that charge So it costs more to use the serrvice that you are promoting Lazeez Shawarma recently opened at 1225 Kennedy Rd A new Middle Eastern eatery has recently opened in the Dorset Park area.Lazeez Shawarma Its 'Lazeez Special' consists of seasoned chicken breast with pineapple wrapped in a pita A new Middle Eastern eatery has recently opened in the Dorset Park area Lazeez Shawarma, located at 1225 Kennedy Rd. (north of Lawrence Avenue) Its “Lazeez Special” consists of seasoned chicken breast with pineapple wrapped in a pita The first Lazeez opened in 2012 in Mississauga while each having different and unique stories found a strong connection over their common love for great tasting Middle Eastern food,” said the company’s website Lazeez now has 19 locations across the GTA Parking will be free in a number of car parks managed by Dorset Council on various dates in the run-up to Christmas 2024 The offer is running in the council’s car parks in Beaminster This includes Small Business Saturday on 7 December when the council takes part in the national campaign to support small businesses Details of all the car parks and free parking dates can be seen on the council’s Christmas parking webpages at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/free-christmas-parking In Gillingham there will be free parking on Thursday 5 December at the following car parks: In the participating Dorset Council car parks the JustPark app and ticket machines will be set to no charge said: ‘We’re bringing our own slice of Christmas cheer to Dorset this November and December ‘This offer includes Small Business Saturday on 7 December the national campaign to support local businesses by shopping locally.’ Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Gillingham & Shaftesbury News is an online community newspaper covering Gillingham Shaftesbury and surrounding villages such as East Stour Privacy Policy Disclaimer Advertising Terms & Conditions Volunteers keep a swing set level as the concrete footings are filled as they joined Agincourt Community Services Association an army of volunteers and national non-profit KaBOOM! in building a state-of-the-art playground in Glamorgan Park on Saturday Thomas Hawken (left) takes a break up top as he and Gerry Salvatore assemble a piece of playground apparatus joining Agincourt Community Services Association Nearly 300 volunteers turn 'sorry-looking sandpit' into modern play space Six hours of work in Scarborough’s Glamorgan Park turned “a sad and sorry-looking sandpit” into a new play space its community really needed It happened because Foresters Financial and Agincourt Community Services Association sent almost 300 volunteers to the park on June 1 Foresters is a “socially responsible insurance company” that believes in giving back and builds more than a dozen playgrounds from scratch each year “It’s like co-ordinating a couple of weddings,” said Foresters CEO Jim Boyle “It’s pretty amazing what a couple of hundred people can do with some great planning and five or six hours.” Children from the nearby elementary school created a “wish list” at an April event for the playground which officially opened June 4 at 50 Antrim Cres. They also painted murals on a building housing park washrooms the (Toronto) Raptors and Kawhi (Leonard) were well-represented,” Boyle said a mix of 25,000 people in single homes and apartments More than 60 per cent of its families are immigrants, and until Foresters and KaBoom! came along, those living near Antrim didn’t have a place to gather and play, said Lee Soda, executive director of ACSA, the United Way agency running Dorset Park’s community hub What happened in Glamorgan Park is important because it builds community “It contributes to the well-being of residents and it reinforces the concept that working together for a greater good links people to one another.” People will remember what the volunteers did beta This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it We regret that we again need to postpone our junction safety improvement works near Upton Country Park These were initially rescheduled for January 2025 to enable SGN to complete their work on the gas network at Blandford Road North in Upton we have identified an issue with securing consents for an electrical connection for new street lighting This means we will not be able to start our junction work in January 2025 We are working with BCP Council and SSE to resolve the issue so we can start our improvement works as soon as it is safe to do so and will provide an updated start date as soon as we can a parallel crossing and a reduced speed limit are to be introduced near Upton Country Park This will provide safer facilities for walking and cycling and improve safety for drivers following a number of accidents in recent years Dorset Council will carry out the work. To protect the workforce and minimise congestion throughout the roadworks, temporary traffic signals will be in place along with temporary restrictions with signed diversions. Upton Country Park will be open as usual: said: “These improvements are vital for the safety and wellbeing of communities in the local area so we thank everyone in advance for their patience during the works “We aim to keep disruption to a minimum but please plan ahead and allow extra time reducing the speed for a short stretch of road and adding the new crossing will make the area more pleasant and safer for all.” See the general arrangement design drawing. We have been advised that Southern Gas Network (SGN) works at Blandford Road North will complete later than planned; they have advised this will be 20 September.  Unfortunately this means that we need to postpone our planned improvements at the Upton Country Park junction until 13 January 2025 SGN's current one-way system means we would be unable to introduce our road closure and diversion route for our works at the same time Our decision was not made lightly: as well as keeping traffic flowing we need to consider work schedules and equipment delivery to meet a timetable that suits everyone Our revised date will enable us to do this We understand this delay will be disappointing for many We remain committed to enhancing this area with minimal disruption and thank you for your patience and understanding Will the removel of the left turn lane not cause traffic build up coming down from poole road? Removing the land hand turn lane shouldn’t have any impact on traffic flow on Poole Road There will be some impact on the road coming from the Upton Gateway roundabout but with the speed limit reduction we are not expecting traffic to build up The new layout will be like a traditional T- junction with drivers following the standard traffic rules With the amount of drivers not using the filter lane it might even improve traffic flow Then again throw in the amount that have no idea what those funny orange flashy things maybe not I travel to Creekmoor from Upton on a daily basis yes the signposted temporary diversion route will enable you to get back to Upton This will take approximately three minutes longer than the current route.  the signposted temporary diversion will enable you to get back to Upton.  This is going to cause so many  problems for so many people trying to get to hospital appointments on time is going to be a challenge I can well do without !!  this is going to cause absolute chaos once again your route to the hospital will not change during the works and the layout of the traffic management will prioritise vehicles travelling east bound along Poole Road I regularly use this junction cycling down Roman Road into Upton Country Park I am surprised that there has been no public consultation on this scheme I am signed up to Dorset's newsletter but seen no previous mention of this scheme I would have hoped that you were liaising with your colleagues  in BCP Council but when I saw survey work being undertaken here a few months ago I contacted the BCP cycling officer and was told that there were no proposals for improved cycling facilities at this junction I would like to see what you are proposing but the link to your general arrangement design drawing in not working So without knowing what you are proposing my comments on the improvements needed are: 1  heading south down Roman Road the cycleway sign directs you out to Longmeadow Lane rather than along the cycleway to the subway further south which is very narrow due to lack of maintenance one passes through a mud hole (even in dry weather) and then a gate which serves no purpose as access is available to the road from both sides 3  having passed under the Longmeadow Lane subway the original cycle route follows the narrow foot way across Upton Road and the A35 on slip but recently the bridleway has been made available using the subways under these two roads not clearly signed and the section under the A35 has a rough surface The original route was always substandard and was only provided as the better route via the bridleway was not at that time available due to its use as a cattle crossing from the farm to the fields to the north The original route crossing the two roads should now be removed and the bridleway improved 4  exiting on to the A35 westbound off slip the foot way/ cycleway is narrow and overgrown and the crossing to Upton Country Park encounters high speed traffic with a relatively short sight line The foot way/ cycleway needs widening or better still a separate cycleway provided on a direct route and traffic on the A35 off slip needs to be physically slowed before the Upton Country Park entrance thank you for taking an interest in the scheme and your comments their transport team and Upton Country Park The general arrangement drawing should be working now so apologies for any difficulties that were encountered please do get in touch with our Highways Improvement team who will be pleased to talk to you further and answer your questions Their email address is highwayimprovements@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk As shown in General Arrangement Design Drawing A1 could the A35 westbound offslip (outside Upton Country Park) have the northern edge footway removed the existing road realigned 1m or so north to allow a wider footway on the southern edge of possibly 2m or 3m however it looks like it would be possible to realign the sliproad as explained within existing boundaries given the importance of improving foot and cycle access to Upton Country Park would it be possible to extend this scheme ever so slightly and potentially by just painting a footway from the sliproad footway at the entrance of Upton Country Park to the west edge of the Upton Country Park drive for 10m or so to allow easier access to the footpath shown just inside Upton Country Park in a dotted line Whilst this may be outside of Dorset Council area can you work with Upton Country Park to achieve this I completely understand the nature of these two T junctions but could the same reduction of incidents have been achieved by replacing the nothern most T junction with a small roundabout naturally slowing approaching traffic and encouraging them to speed up after the junction rather than before This may help traffic leaving Upton clear that junction more efficiently which would then allow traffic to clear the westbound offslip more easily In the interest of ensuring the westbound offslip does not back up onto the dual carriageway and due to the location of the Upton Country Park westbound bus stop and the traffic that builds up behind when the bus stops at this location or just general traffic entering Upton would it be possible to paint a yellow hashed area at the westbound offslip T junction with Poole Road to prevent cars blocking the crucial right turn out of the slip road Would it be possible to add a "Dual Carriageway Ahead" or similar sign to the westbound onslip as it looks like a narrow country lane and I have followed visitors to the area who drive at 30MPH along there and then try and join the Dual Carriageway slowly as a result (making it really difficult for the cars behind) Anything that makes this more obviously a sliproad would be appreciated A painted hardstrip would help for example (like the A35 / A354 junction sliproads north of Puddletown) I would also encourage the use of the existing bridleway and amazing existing network of three underpasses it connects to Can I ask why the use of the underpasses is not encouraged as it avoids three busy roads I would also suggest the idea of a grey 30 MPH ahead warning sign at the top of the westbound offslip and applying the 30MPH as close to the new crossing as you can It's downhill and you need to encourage smooth consistent braking for the entire length of the sliproad Will the vegetation clearance to support improved sightlines be maintained or done in such a way to reduce excess growth in future thank you for your suggestions and questions I have added some answers below but if you would like to talk through anything or want more infromation please do send an email to the team at highwayimprovements@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk and they will be help you further.   The General Arrangement drawing is being updated to show a wider footway on the southern side to 2/2.3m it is not possible to remove the northern footway due to and underground services Regarding improving foot and cycle access to Upton Country Park this area is under BCP Council and currently under review many options were looked at for this scheme and the final scheme agreed based on affordability and the objectives set out in the brief The bridleway is under a lease agreement between BCP Council and the farmer We will ensure sightlines are kept clear and the area will be part of our annual maintenance plan for clearance.   the fact that the lands are located in Algonquin Highlands and not in the Township of Lake of Bays a majority of Lake of Bays councillors opted to follow municipal staff’s recommendation to end the lease for the Dorset Pavilion Community Park with land owner Don Tapscott councillors were told that the municipality entered into the lease agreement in 2021 with the owners for a ten-year period agreeing to cover the maintenance costs with the owners who purchased the property to ensure it was not developed Tapscott tried to persuade council to stick to the agreement noting that the community of Dorset is in need of infrastructure and the park brings people together “Here’s a town that was and still is in trouble other problems…The good news is in the past year the private sector has stepped in The partnerships and individual groups are critical to this turnaround,” he said fundraisers and other community events held at the park which he said has become integral to the community He also told council the park had even further potential to grow as a community hub and “become a regional centre to highlight our Indigenous peoples and their heritage.” He also said more infrastructure could be added to the park to attract young people “Parks are not just places to walk around in they’re vehicles to bring people together.” Tapscott also noted that the park across from the Dorset Pavilion Community Park had a very different role to play and spoke of the impact pulling from the agreement would have on an already eroding trust in government We made a significant contribution understanding that we were working with people who would abide by their commitments,” he said “We didn’t want to own a private park and were sure the township would take it over We want to do it as a partnership where everyone makes a contribution It was the original understanding and fair to stick with.” The community through the Dorset Community Partnership Fund raised $120,000 to build washrooms What would happen to the infrastructure with the cancellation of the lease was not clear The notion that after the lease the lands would be donated to the municipality was also not confirmed Township CAO Bryan Brown told council that in a separate conversation he had with Tapscott he learned there is no such intention And I think that if he wishes to operate a park there Or if he wants Algonquin Highlands to operate the property as a public park then he should feel free to either sell the property to them or donate the property to them or enter into a lease with them if they’re interested Those are the options that make sense to me,” said Township CAO Bryan Brown “Now we’re running a large corporation our solicitor recommends that we get out of this lease our insurer recommends we get out of this lease your staff recommends you get out of this lease said the park is being used by people in the community regardless of which municipality it falls under and said he did not agree with staff’s recommendation Councillor Nancy Tapley said council leased the lands many years ago and agreed to lease them again “It was very obvious that the community wanted the park there the community raised money to have everything in it… Two years ago She referenced similar situations in other areas like the Dorset fire station which is managed by the municipality of Algonquin Highlands on Township of Lake of Bays land Or the park across from the Dorset Pavilion Community Park It’s divided down the main street half and half you have to look at it holistically,” said Tapley it costs Lake of Bays an estimated $8,000 annually to maintain the park this is private land,” said Lake of Bays Mayor Terry Glover adding that it’s private land and it could be sold at any time He said he hopes Algonquin Highlands will get involved as the property is in that municipality Glover said the situation is comparable to someone who owns property and allows people onto their lands but the municipality would be cutting their grass cleaning and pumping the washrooms and paying the taxes “and that I cannot support… cannot suggest for a minute that we can do that on private land,” said Glover He said the owners of the land “are trying to do good do what they can for Dorset and I’m agreeing with all the things they said and it’s lovely all the wonderful things they’ve donated and I appreciate all that but it’s difficult to work with our bylaws and our planning and our park consultant—they could get their own and develop it however they want and I believe that they will Or possibly Algonquin Highland doesn’t have the extreme liability issues around leasing… that could be an arrangement that could be made.” while some councillors tried to hit the brakes by asking for a deferral a majority of council voted to end the lease Feel free to drop us a line at [email protected] and tell us how we are doing, what you would like to see more of, or to just say ‘Hi’. The inflatable waterpark and mud trail at Corfe Castle in Dorset has been sold to the directors of the Swanage-based company Cumulus Outdoors. Dorset Adventure Park, set within 18 acres of woodland and lakes, was founded by Liz and Robert Mulliner in 2016 as a waterpark, with a two kilometre mud trail created two years later in 2018. Directors of Cumulus Outdoors Sam Thompson and Tom Campbell-Hill Since then, the leisure attraction has become an established and popular place for schools, families and holidaymakers to visit. Cumulus Outdoors is a school residential and activity specialist delivering school trips and activity days, Duke of Edinburgh gold residentials and walking expeditions. Its directors take over ownership from November 2024, with the Dorset Adventure Company operating as a sister company. It proved popular with adults as well as children! Over the years, Cumulus has become one of the adventure park’s biggest customers, with its bespoke school and youth group residential programmes including the exciting water and mud trail activities. The company’s directors Tom Campbell-Hill and Sam Thompson say the purchase is a strategic move, which will secure the facilities for its clientele, as well as promote the company’s mission to inspire optimism and happiness in young people through outdoor learning and experiences. They hope that the collaboration between these sister companies will enable further development of the range of activities available to young people, their families and other groups. The waterpark is in a fairytale location in the shadow of Corfe Castle There’s two lakes, offering double the fun Cumulus Outdoors director Tom Campbell-Hill, said: “We are delighted to have had the opportunity to acquire Dorset Adventure Park. “We are excited by the range of opportunities this acquisition will provide to our school and youth groups, as well as visitors to our wonderful region and the local community.” Tom and his fellow director Sam, say they are dedicated to a smooth integration process for Dorset Adventure Park and its workforce and that customers of Dorset Adventure Park should expect to enjoy the same exceptional service and experiences, now supported by Cumulus Outdoors. Liz and Rob Mulliner, the founders of Dorset Adventure Park Originally, the waterpark was the idea of Liz Mulliner, who along with her husband Rob, founded the attraction. Having been on holiday in Tenerife and seen people enjoying the inflatables, Liz wondered if the concept would be just as popular in the cooler Dorset climate. Fortunately it turned out that they are just as enthusiastic to get wet and muddy, even if it is raining! The couple weathered the storm of the Covid pandemic in 2020, when the attraction wasn’t able to open at all. However when people were freed from lockdown in 2021, the park had its busiest year as everyone was holidaying in the UK and keen to get outdoors. Now Liz and Rob are able to move on to another adventure, confident that their success story will be continued. We like to keep everything up-to-date, so if you know more, please help us by getting in touch As Canada's largest (and let's be honest, best) city, Toronto is an expensive place to live — more and more so, it seems, as demand for housing grows while supply remains limited enough to keep average home prices well above the $1 million mark "In 2022, the real estate market experienced volatility, but is now seeing a rebound in sales numbers as a result of the Bank of Canada's recent decision to put a hold on interest rates at 4.5%," wrote the brokerage when releasing its ranking of the 10 most-affordable communities in Toronto "The Canadian Home analyzed data from over 150 communities in Toronto to map out the average selling price and the number of properties sold in the last six months." It's important to note that this analysis focused on condo apartments which go for much higher on average than condos do The firm thus concluded that these are currently the most-affordable communities in which to buy a home (not a house but a condo) in The 6ix for those who don't already own property: "Kingsview Village is an established community where families can choose from a wide range of housing options and brand-new two-story homes," reads the new report "Residents of this close-knit neighbourhood have their pick of several different types of dwellings including a slew of high-rise apartment complexes on Dixon Road and other high-rise buildings and homes on Islington Avenue." "Scarborough is a diverse community with something to offer everyone Investing in a condo in Scarborough is a wise financial decision as prices for units of all sizes are rising," writes The Canadian Home many new developments are in progress with a thriving condo renovation market This is supported by various infrastructure improvements already underway or in the planning stages." "Many different nationalities are represented in the residents of Dorset Park A new group of young families with children is slowly displacing the older first-generation Dorset Park residents are undergoing a period of transition right now," reads the report "This is an ideal area for newlyweds or homebuyers looking to start a family." Hailing this multicultural community for its many shopping The Canadian Home notes that apartment buildings dominate this area including recent immigrants to Canada in search of a diverse and welcoming area will find what they're looking for in this vibrant and inexpensive neighbourhood," reads the report culturally diverse neighbourhood takes up a large portion of the far northwest corner of Toronto featuring an eclectic mix of vast parklands and educational campuses," say the analysts who compiled this ranking "West Humber-Clairville is close to the airport and major highways making it a convenient location for commuters West Humber-Clairville has several parks and green spaces The Canadian Home notes in its report that this neighbourhood has been undergoing significant redevelopment in recent years "Purchasing a home in Yorkdale-Glen Park now could result in a solid return on investment in the future," notes the report the neighbourhood is close to major transportation routes making it easy to commute to downtown Toronto or other parts of the Greater Toronto Area." This area has affordable homes near grocery stores and shops as well as excellent play structures and sports spaces," writes The Canadian Home "Flemington Park has many big green spaces and is only a 20 minute to drive downtown." or Northwood Park as it is more commonly known is a stunning area where buyers will find many brand-new homes in Toronto," reads the report with nearly 20 per cent of the people falling within the age range of 18 to 24." Analysts highlight the "relaxed atmosphere," in this area crediting the large number students who live there and "enjoy spending sunny days lounging on the lawns and in parks." this dense residential area spans the western tributary of the Humber River and is home to three distinct municipalities," reads the report "Houses in this Toronto suburb vary from modest bungalows and Victorian mansions to large apartment buildings and luxury high-rises providing a lot of variety to those first-time buyers who are looking for something different." but still with average condo prices under $600,000 "First-time homebuyers may find the community's wide selection of reasonably priced single-family homes and public transit routes that pass through the community and provide convenient access to other parts of the city Ashton Emanuel Email:  robert.park@uwaterloo.ca Robert W. 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The Zoning By-law Amendment application, submitted by Shelborne Capital seeks to densify a site presently occupied by one- to two-storey commercial buildings and a surface parking lot designed by Kirkor Architects Planners for Shelborne Capital Situated at the southeast corner of Lawrence Avenue and Birchmount Road the site boasts frontages of approximately 103.5m and 45.7m along Lawrence and Birchmount respectively The area is characterized by a mix of uses with a growing node of higher-rise buildings developing around the Lawrence Avenue East and Birchmount Road intersection Designed by Kirkor Architects Planners the proposed development envisions a mixed-use condominium building comprising two towers that rise to 21 and 24 storeys from a shared 6-storey podium The taller tower would be situated at the corner of Lawrence and Birchmount with the other located at the east end of the site The development would introduce 526 residential units Each tower would be equipped with three elevators with an overall ratio of about 88 units per elevator The development's design establishes a continuous building edge along its main street frontages The podium would house 718m² of retail gross floor area facing Lawrence and Birchmount The proposed towers would be generally rectangular in shape with a rounded northwest corner for the taller tower facing the intersection Residents would have access to a total of 2,104m² of amenity space divided between indoor and outdoor areas located at Levels 1 and 7 The development plans for 264 parking spaces across three underground levels with 211 allocated for residents and 53 for visitors the plan allocates 395 bicycle parking spaces An aerial view of the site and surrounding area will feature a new station at Lawrence Avenue and McCowan Road approximately a 15-minute bus ride east of the site while the Birchmount Bus will soon serve the Eglinton Line 5 Crosstown LRT before arriving at the Danforth Line 2 subway Current and future transit servicing the site UrbanToronto will continue to follow progress on this development you can learn more about it from our Database file you can join in on the conversation in the associated Project Forum thread or leave a comment in the space provided on this page that tracks projects from initial application Journalism & News from Bournemouth University January 14, 2025 //  by Charlotte Batson Image: Charlotte BatsonResidents of Poole have told Buzz News they are concerned that dog walkers who do not keep their pets on leads will disturb a rare bird that has been drawing “twitchers” to a Dorset park It has been almost two weeks since the snow bunting first visited Hamworthy Park The small white and brown bird is usually seen around Scotland Its visit this far south is unusual and has sparked concerns about its well-being in a busy area The bird has been spotted feeding and preening behind the beach huts just a short distance from a Hamworthy Park Category: 1st News, LocalTag: Bird, Poole, rare Copyright © 2025 Buzz · All Rights Reserved · Powered by Mai Theme Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Orillia won’t be going to the dogs any time soon The city currently has two leash-free dog areas - at Clayt French Park and at Kitchener Park They are popular destinations for dog owners While there has been some chatter about adding a third dog park to the inventory there are no plans - at this point - to do that along with members of the recreation advisory committee (RAC) have developed a policy governing the creation of the dog-friendly areas city staff reported at this week’s council committee meeting a leash-free dog area requires a minimum of one acre must be ‘buffered from adjacent land uses’ and ‘buffered from internal’ park uses while being compatible with the park’s design and layout only six city parks were deemed eligible for a potential leash-free area: But that doesn’t mean dogs should be wagging their tails in anticipation of new play areas It just means that when any of those six city parks are designated for improvements a leash-free dog area would be considered as part of a site-specific analysis only Foundry Park and Morningstar Park are eligible parks that are also designated for improvements in the city’s 10-year capital plan “I know previously council has talked about adding a third dog park to our inventory,” said Ainsworth we do have an area we can look at and say, ‘This is the criteria moving forward’ .. Ainsworth said it’s a step “in the right direction” and is an issue that can be explored during budget deliberations lauded the “hard work” that went into developing the policy said he was disappointed Scout Valley wasn’t more of a priority “Some parks on the list are close to residential areas,” said Cipolla “We have an opportunity here for Scout Valley (which is) 200-plus acres.” Cipolla said he spoke with naturalist Bob Bowles who is in favour of a leash-free trail at the park noted the Couchiching Conservancy oversees stewardship of the city-owned park “If we were to try to (create a leash-free dog area) inside Scout Valley certainly the Couchiching Conservancy would have to have input into that,” said Merkley “(Scout Valley) is one of the six that made the list that would be considered feasible,” said Merkley he noted it is not “currently within the 10 year budget plan.” parks that were smaller than 2.5 acres were deemed ‘undersized’ and not big enough for a dog park Parks with less than one acre remaining outside of the required buffers from existing uses and/or borders residential areas were also removed from consideration More Spotlight > federal Minister of Public Safety Steve Blainey and Agincourt Community Services executive director Lee Soda paricipate in the announcement of a new anti-gang program at the Dorset Park Hub Local MP Roxanne James got some federal crime-fighting responsibilities and a new public safety program for her Scarborough Centre riding on the same day Prime Minister Stephen Harper named James parliamentary secretary for public safety on Thursday on a visit to the Dorset Park Hub in Scarborough Public Safety Minister Steven Blaney said that was appropriate “It’s the core of her involvement in politics,” said Blaney successfully proposed a private members’ bill to stop “frivolous complaints” by prisoners James’ bill changed the Corrections and Conditional Release Act “I promised her we would keep her very busy” in her new role Blaney and James were at the Kennedy Road building to announce Taking Action Against Gangs in Scarborough (TAAGS) for which their Conservative government will pay $3.4 million over five years to help 540 young people between ages 12 to 18 and displaying “anti-social high-risk behaviours,” stay away from crime 24-hour support and what is called multi-systemic therapy to turn around youth that are the hardest to reach executive director of the Agincourt Community Services Association the agency that will run the program from the hub James announced $507,000 to extend GangBusters another ACSA-led program using multi-systemic therapy in Scarborough is apparently similar but will concentrate less on working with the young person’s family and friends than GangBusters does Blaney also visited Scadding Court Community Centre in the downtown Toronto community of Alexandra Park to announce $487,000 over three years for the local Catalyst Program which the government said “helps to reduce re-offending amongst youth” between ages 16 and 25 All three initiatives are funded under the National Crime Prevention Strategy who called them “the forefront of crime prevention.” — The Dorset Park Committee has received another donation to assist efforts to maintain and enhance Dorset Park which functions as a sport and recreation facility Minister responsible for Youth and Sports et al and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency #2 presented $6,000 worth of building materials and gardening equipment to the committee during a presentation ceremony The donation included several palettes of blocks Powell congratulated the volunteers for their dedication to the upkeep of the facility over the decades “They are real examples of what we all should be doing in various communities,” said Powell “These persons here really exude our country’s motto ‘Country Above Self.’ Thank you for the work that you continue to do to continue to ensure that Dorset Park is a place where anyone of any age can come and feel safe and enjoy themselves.” The Dorset Park Committee plans to refresh the paint in some areas He noted that the facility was opened in 1980 The community spirit has ensured that the park remains clean and up-to-date with offerings for everyone We will not see people vandalizing the place and leave it like that,” he said adding that the donation will be put to good use Tapley Seaton personally donated a Husqvarna 21” Electric Start Lawnmower to the Dorset Park Committee © 2022 St Kitts Nevis Observer / Nevis Printing Ltd Newspaper Theme by tagDiv | All rights reserved beta This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it Short stay permits can now be used in most Dorset Council car parks for up to three hours a day increasing from the previous two-hour limit.  The extra hour has been added to give residents more time to get things done and offer more value for money.  An annual permit offers savings for regular users and the extended stay time removes some of the worry when attending appointments or completing errands.  one weekly three-hour stay averages at just over £1.73 per visit over 52 weeks This means more time for regular visits to the surgery or check in on a family member.   the permit reduces costs to just under 35p per three-hour stay Whether it’s for the daily dog walk or taking the kids to their after-school activities you could save £100s compared to paying for each visit.   Dorset Council’s Cabinet Member for Place Commissioned Services said: “Increasing the permit from two to three hours can save you money and give more time to make the most of Dorset or get those essential tasks done.   “When you’re going about your day-to-day errands or spending leisure time with friends and family that extra hour can give you peace of mind.   it’s a great way for your household to feel the benefit and save too.”  The short stay car park permit allows:  Once the three-hour stay has been used in a day the permit will not be valid again until the following day.  A paper parking permit is available for people without access to a smart phone or other online services please telephone 01305 221000 for details.  Find out more and apply for a short stay parking permit Categories: Highways beta This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it Five of Dorset Council’s country parks and nature sites raise prestigious Green Flag Award after achieving international quality mark for parks and green spaces The award is the international quality mark for parks and green spaces and is testament to the hard work and dedication of the teams that care for these sites Durlston Country Park has also achieved the Green Heritage Site Accreditation for the management and promotion of its historic features “I’m over the moon to learn that Dorset’s country parks and green spaces have once again been recognised as some of the best in the country “Spending time outdoors and connecting with nature is crucial for our mental and physical well-being it also gives us a chance to meet new people and helps reduce loneliness but 5 Green Flag Award-winning sites.  And I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to the dedicated teams that look after the sites allowing us to enjoy them and the benefits they offer year-round.” Keep Britain Tidy’s Green Flag Award Scheme Manager “I would like to congratulate everyone involved in achieving these Green Flag Awards “Country parks and nature sites are vital green spaces for communities in Dorset to socialise for children to play safely and they provide important opportunities for park users to improve their physical and mental health “We know that staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure that they maintain the high standards of the Green Flag Award everyone involved should feel extremely proud of their achievement.  “It is important that our free to use spaces are maintained to the Green Flag Award standard making them accessible for all members of the community while ensuring the environment is protected.” The Green Flag Award scheme managed by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy under licence from the Ministry of Housing recognises and rewards well-managed parks and green spaces setting the benchmark standard for the management of green spaces across the United Kingdom and around the world A full list of Green Flag Award-winning parks and green spaces is available on the Green Flag website beta This is a new service – your feedback will help us to improve it A trial reduction of charges in three Dorset Council car parks is to take place this summer and early autumn The car parks are located in coastal towns: Swannery in Weymouth the tariffs in these car parks will reduce from the current peak rates (summer) to the off-peak (winter) rate At the end of the trial (31 October) the charges will remain the same but revert to the usual off-peak rate in line with the seasonal tariff change in other Dorset Council car parks The basis for the trial is for the council to understand the impact through numbers using the car parks and the financial impact on the council’s budget All other Dorset Council car park charges are not affected by this trial A survey will also be taking place to help gather data on use of the car parks during the trial and the impact on the local economy It will be available at the included car parks from mid-July Glad to hear that there's a reduction, any reduction is good news. Unfortunately though a Bridport resident, still won't drive to Westbay. Good to see these reductions - they should encourage more visitors which will financially help local businesses. I hope to see this idea adopted more widely. SOUTH BURLINGTON – The South Burlington City Council voted Monday to rename Dorset Park to reflect the veterans memorial that was installed there in the fall. The vote for the new name, Veterans Memorial Park, came Monday night after a presentation from the South Burlington Veterans Committee and a brief public comment period during which no one spoke. "Renaming the park, which has only been distinguished for its street's location, will not only bring a dignified honor to our community's parks development efforts, but also enhance the tribute to our justly-deserved veterans," said Rick Farnham, speaking for the committee that worked on the memorial. The memorial was formally dedicated on May 17 and includes a steel cylinder with the names of war theaters designed by Robert Vogel of South Burlington, a dog tag sculpture designed by Kirk Williams and a granite monument designed by Kuhn Memorials of South Hero. The council ultimately agreed with the memorial committee's reasoning — the vote was unanimous — but Councilors Meaghan Emery and Chris Shaw also expressed reservations about doing away with the name. Shaw said he felt "uneasy" about the change and had heard from several South Burlington residents who felt the same way. He suggested "Dorset Veterans Park" or "Dorset Memorial Park" as alternatives. "You described it as a generic street name," Shaw said to Farnham, "but I think we have Dorset Farms, we have Dorset Park, we have Dorset Street — that represents a central artery and identity for South Burlington, which we're always in search of in our one-city quest." Councilor Helen Riehle, in supporting the change, pointed out that no one had come to the public hearing to oppose the change. "It's not just a name," Farnham said. "It's a tribute. It's an honor. And that's what we hoped to create in that park." The new name takes effect immediately, according to the City Council resolution. Contact April Burbank at (802) 660-1863 or aburbank@freepressmedia.com. Follow her on Twitter at www.twitter.com/AprilBurbank Jaime Libaque (left) and Rex Catubig help David Isaac-Olobor, 6, with his new jacket at the Local Knights of Columbus winter coat distribution to children from refugee and other newcomer families at the Dorset Park Hub, which is run by Agincourt Community Services Association. - Dan Pearce/Metroland Andrew Binu-Mathew, 3 (left), and Adrin Siju, 8, picked the same colour jackets at the Local Knights of Columbus winter coat distribution to children from refugee and other newcomer families at the Dorset Park Hub, which is run by Agincourt Community Services Association. - Dan Pearce/Metroland Dorset Park Community Hub hosts Knights of Columbus event This article is over a year old, and the information within may be out of date. Jaime Libaque (left) and Rex Catubig help David Isaac-Olobor, 6, with his new jacket at the Local Knights of Columbus winter coat distribution to children from refugee and other newcomer families at the Dorset Park Hub, which is run by Agincourt Community Services Association. - Dan Pearce/Metroland Andrew Binu-Mathew, 3 (left), and Adrin Siju, 8, picked the same colour jackets at the Local Knights of Columbus winter coat distribution to children from refugee and other newcomer families at the Dorset Park Hub, which is run by Agincourt Community Services Association. - Dan Pearce/Metroland Adele Sengo’s sons, Gabriel and Nathaniel, had never seen a Canadian winter. Part of a refugee family from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, they’d only been in this country two weeks when they received winter coats from a Catholic service club, the Knights of Columbus. Their mother, who arrived in Scarborough’s Dorset Park neighbourhood more than a year ago, reflected on her situation while holding an infant daughter born in Canada, stating that it’s not easy to afford the right clothes for her children. “So this program helped me so, so much,” she said at the Dorset Park Community Hub on Nov. 28 as coats, one by one, were slipped out of plastic bags and onto boys and girls selected for them. There were 48 coats, and Jaime Libaque, grand knight of the St. Lawrence the Martyr Council, which has brought winter clothing to nearby schools since 2013, said he knows his group’s efforts were only “scratching the surface.” “It doesn’t eliminate the need. There’s a lot more people who need coats,” said Libaque, who wants to expand the program by getting more businesses involved as sponsors. “I’d like to see 1,000 coats delivered in Scarborough.” This year’s giveaway, supported by two local branches of Meridian Credit Union, was held for the first time at the hub at 1911 Kennedy Rd., run by the Agincourt Community Services Association (ACSA) as a place for anyone needing a helping hand. Binu Puliyilethu Mathew, whose family arrived from Kerala, India in September, said his son, Andrews, was excited by his new coat. “There is no winter in India,” he said. ACSA is helping the family adjust to Canada’s culture and climate, Mathew said, assisting with job searches. finding furniture and a place to live. Jamillah Mananghaya-Poernama, manager of the hub’s Newcomers Centre, said it has a new program called STAR — Skills Training Advancement for Refugees — designed to train those with low levels of education, poor English skills or a disability, so they can work in security, food handling or other careers. is a reporter with toronto.com and Metroland Media Toronto who covers Scarborough and other overlooked parts of Toronto. He worked previously for Metroland in York Region. Basseterre, St. Kitts (SKNIS): The Dorset Park Committee has received another donation to assist efforts to maintain and enhance Dorset Park, which functions as a sport and recreation facility. On Friday (January 08, 2021), the Hon. Jonel Powell, Minister responsible for Youth and Sports et al, and Parliamentary Representative for Constituency #2, where Dorset Park is located, presented $6,000 worth of building materials and gardening equipment to the committee during a brief handover ceremony. The donation included several palettes of blocks, buckets and cans of paint, a wheelbarrow, pickaxe, shovels, and rakes. Honourable Powell commended the volunteers for their dedication to the upkeep of the facility over the decades. “They are real examples of what we all should be doing in our various communities. These persons here really exude our country’s motto ‘Country Above Self,'” he stated. “Thank you for the work that you continue to do. Know that you have my support, as representative, to continue to ensure that Dorset Park is a place where anyone of any age, from this community or outside, can come and feel safe and enjoy themselves.” The Dorset Park Committee has plans to refresh the paint in some areas, to ring the flowers with blocks, and resurface the basketball court among other upgrade activities. Chairperson of the Dorset Park Committee, E. James “Barman” Hanley, expressed gratitude for the donation. He noted that the facility was opened in 1980 and the community spirit has ensured that the park remains clean and up-to-date with offerings for all individuals. “We are a closely-knit community and, we will not see people vandalizing the place and leave it like that,” he said, adding that the donation will be put to good use. Last week, Governor-General His Excellency Sir S. W. Tapley Seaton personally donated a Husqvarna 21″ Electric Start Lawnmower to the Dorset Park Committee. A reliable source of news, entertainment and public discourse from St Kitts and Nevis. OPEN IN NEW WINDOW Email: info@winnmediaskn.com or sales@winnmediaskn.com Local Call In Numbers: 466- 0989 l 662-0989 l 762-0989 UK Call In Number: 033-344-0065: U.S.A Call In Number: 718-285-6984 Canada Call In Number: 305-921-4619 Office Number: 869-466-9586: