TorontoNewsMan, 34, dies in drive-by shooting in Scarborough VillageBy Joshua FreemanOpens in new windowPublished: December 19, 2024 at 7:09AM EST Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved HOMICIDE:Eglinton Ave E & Markham Rd12:13 am-officers responded to a shooting call and located a male victim-lifesaving measures were performed-male transported to hospital by emerg. run-male pronounced deceased at hospital-Homicide Unit is investigating#GO2734667^sm This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page The Toronto Police Service (TPS) has identified a man who was fatally shot in Scarborough Officers say a man was walking in the Eglinton Avenue East and Markham Road area in Scarborough Village just after midnight on Thursday when he was struck by bullets fired from a moving vehicle When first responders arrived they found the man suffering from gunshot wounds He has been identified as Adam Christopher Moncrieffe Investigators released photos of a vehicle they say was driving around the neighbourhood before the shooting and was later seen fleeing southbound on Markham Road It’s described as a new model white Honda CRV with dark rims No other suspect descriptions have been released A witness who lives in a nearby residential building tells CityNews the sounds of gunshots awoke her suddenly early on Thursday morning I wake up… [it sounded] like a big gun,” the woman said 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 Persimmon Yorkshire said it was eager to engage with the community after its proposal for a 1,400-home village known as ‘Mountby’ received more than a dozen objections from residents and the parish council Locals said they were concerned about over-development and environmental impacts of the proposed 131-hectare site to the east of Scarborough Business Park and south of Cayton and Eastfield which would start with 251 homes for local homebuyers “much needed new housing for local families Responding to concerns about the environmental impacts of the development “The homes will be zero-carbon ready incorporating technologies such as EV chargers solar panels and air source heat pumps.” “Residents will be able to enjoy the equivalent of four football pitches of public open spaces on the first phase alone as well as a trim-trail and play park.” Further phases of the project would see the local centre for retail use as well as space for a new primary school” At a recent meeting of Seamer Parish Council The parish council said it was concerned about the “environmental impact of building on further agricultural land as well as the proposed development being likely to exacerbate existing lack of capacity of old drainage and sewerage infrastructure” It also highlighted “the overdevelopment of Cayton village” and road access and traffic generation on the “already busy” Cayton Low Road “We’re delighted to be working with North Yorkshire Council on these exciting plans for new homes in Scarborough “We have been engaging with the local community including Cayton Parish Council to ensure that feedback informs the application process and look forward to presenting these plans to North Yorkshire Councillors in due course.” The application is currently under consideration by North Yorkshire Council which has not set a date for a decision This is the Coast is committed to providing a daily local news service for the Yorkshire Coast We are a small locally owned and operated business which employs professional journalists and reporters We do not receive any public funding or grants and we are entirely funded by our local commercial operations We enjoy fabulous support from local businesses who work with us on their advertising and marketing campaigns fact checked local news coverage is significant If you appreciate what This is the Coast does and would like to help support our journalism please consider supporting us on a monthly basis today A small contribution from all our readers would really help support independent journalism for the Yorkshire Coast An East Riding health director says Bridlington Hospital could be an ideal location for more minor operations to ease pressure on the NHS The force have increased the number of people charged or cautioned in North Yorkshire has raised Scarborough Athletic’s on-going pitch issues with former Premier League star Graeme Le Saux Days may be numbered for an unassuming strip mall in Scarborough Village. According to a proposal prepared by WND Associates and filed with the City in mid-May Scarboro Golf & Country Club Residences Inc is seeking to replace a two-storey retail strip at 3174-3182 Eglinton Avenue East and an abutting single-storey building at 7 Centre Street with a 29-storey mixed-use tower The development stands to add 342 residential units to the area the tower would reach a height of 98 metres is expected to accommodate a retail component at-grade fronting Eglinton Avenue East A single-level underground parking structure with 48 parking spaces is also planned the tower would accommodate two indoor amenity rooms slated for the 5th and 7th floors and both connecting to two outdoor amenity areas “to be programmed with a range of seating Renderings prepared by SvN - Architects + Planners show a 23-storey pre-cast-clad tower with “chamfered corner conditions” and an “angled profile.” Inset balconies line the building facade on all sides The podium distinguishes from the tower element with masonry cladding and presents an irregular profile reading visually as six storeys along Eglinton Avenue This is to accommodate a double-height retail area as well as loading area clearance requirements at the rear Scarborough Village -- currently characterized by a mix of detached and semi-detached dwellings and mid-to-high-rise apartments -- has become something of a hotspot amongst developers as of late with more than a dozen proposals awaiting City review in the immediate area This includes a 20-storey tower proposed by TAS for 3730 Kingston Road the development stands to bring 384 residential units to the area TorontoNewsPolice release photo of suspect vehicle in Scarborough drive-by shootingBy Bryann AguilarOpens in new windowPublished: December 21, 2024 at 3:25PM EST The City of Toronto is opening the new Scarborough Village Residence during April 2019 in this converted motel at 3306 Kingston Rd a transitional shelter for homeless senior men and the information within may be out of date 55 men at the shelter’s Birch Cliff location will move in and so will 40 others expected to come from the Seaton House shelter downtown which bought the former Comfort Inn East at 3306 Kingston Rd Many residents opposed plans for a Scarborough Village shelter when they were announced in 2015 The Birchmount Residence, as the former men’s home at 1673 Kingston, opened in 1999. Its owner, Core Development Group, wanted to demolish the building by the end of February, but arrangements were made to let the men stay longer The city expropriated the former East Side Motel next to the new residence last year are promised to residents on the East Side property after that demolition and consultations on this are expected this year Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: The aging plaza at 3730 Kingston Road in south Scarborough pending approval from Toronto City Council Located near the Guildwood and Eglinton GO stations at the edge of Scarborough Village the neighbourhood is characterized by its mix of high-rise apartment buildings upscale family homes overlooking Lake Ontario “It’s a busy intersection that many people pass by on a daily basis and home to some well-loved local businesses that serve the needs of the community,” said Mark Chemij the two-storey plaza and neighbouring church property have become rundown and underutilized.”   ​ But all that is about to change if the visionaries at TAS and SvN Architects have their way The proposal for the site includes a 20-storey tower with community-serving commercial uses on the ground floor; generous amenity spaces for residents including an expansive outdoor courtyard; landscaping improvements and beautification along Kingston Road; and ample purpose-built rental supply “Given the location has historically been car-oriented there are limited amenities for pedestrians around this site,” Chemij said “The existing building is set back from the street with surface parking along the frontage and there is no sidewalk along the Scarborough Golf Club Road The proposed development will provide a new sidewalk connecting the sidewalk to the north of our property to Kingston Road and include adjacent retail space accessible by pedestrians walking by.” Future ground-floor residents will be delighted to know that all units facing both Scarborough Golf Club Road and Kingston Road will include terraces allowing them to look out over the attractive landscape elements promised for both street frontages the exterior design includes planters and seating at the south-east corner of the site near the retail a space intended as a gathering place for tenants and pedestrians alike the building’s proximity to the Guildwood and Eglinton GO stations is a feature that can’t be beat as is the proposed Eglinton East LRT stop located directly next to the site including young professionals and families with small children a plethora of conveniences will be on hand making a car-free existence a viable option for tenants ready to ditch the vehicle for those seeking a higher aesthetic and a vibrant “Having a central amenity courtyard is a feature of purpose-built rental apartments you don’t see often in Toronto,” he said “We envision this space to be an extension of residents’ indoor living spaces and want it to look and feel like an outdoor living room that can change and adapt to their needs and the seasons The architecture also has a unique juxtaposition of materials and colours to differentiate between the inner and outer elements of the building The courtyard creates a void in the massing and is flanked by lighter facades to brighten the space while the remaining facades are treated with darker masonry to create this contrast.” If all goes according to plan, construction on the development will begin in late 2025 TAS filed a ZBA re-submission and first SPA submission for the project after purchasing the site from the previous owner in 2022 a denser 14-storey building with 435 market rental units and 2,784 square feet of commercial space had been planned for the site—features TAS has chosen to scale back for the sake of efficiency and affordability “As we looked at the project through the lens of our impact framework we saw an opportunity to create a more environmentally efficient building that would better serve the community’s needs while also providing returns for our investors,” Chemij said  “This project will serve the community by creating a more vibrant public realm and new housing options for individuals and families including those seeking affordable rental homes.” The plans are currently being reviewed by Toronto City Council We will update on the status of this project as more news becomes available and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" info@mediaedge.ca www.mediaedge.ca The upcoming Eglinton East LRT (EELRT) will extend 18.6 kilometres from Kennedy Station in the west to Malvern Town Centre in Scarborough via the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC) the line will include 27 stops and five interchanges connecting commuters with other major transit lines on the TTC and GO network to gather feedback from the public and stakeholders on the environmental cultural and economic impacts of the project as part of the transit and rail project assessment process Three public information sessions are scheduled: Click here to view the draft version of the Environmental Project Report (EPR) including supporting draft technical reports includes detailed information about the planning process existing and future environmental conditions and proposed mitigation and monitoring measures The draft EPR will be available on the project web page from May 29 to June 30 A survey is available until the end of June and comments can also be provided by phone See the Public Consultation page for details together with the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) is planning the Eglinton East Light Rail Transit (EELRT) project a rapid transit line (future Line 7) proposed to span across eastern Scarborough An LRT operating within the centre of the roadway on a dedicated guideway A route extending 18.6 km from Kennedy Station to Malvern Town Centre via the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC) with a connection to the future Line 2 terminus at Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road 27 stops along the route including five interchanges with other major transit lines Extensive public realm improvements along the route informed by the City’s Complete Streets Guidelines including protected bikeways A maintenance and storage facility (MSF) at Conlins Road and Sheppard Avenue East for the LRT vehicles and an estimated 15 traction power substations (TPSS) along the route bringing higher-order transit and extensive public realm improvements to historically underserved areas of Scarborough including eight Neighbourhood Improvement Areas and creating more transit options in eastern Scarborough by connecting to other rapid transit services The Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process commenced on May 15 The draft Environmental Project Report will be available from May 29 to June 30 Ontario Construction News is the province's first digital daily construction trade newspaper that complies with Ontario Construction Act regulations for publishing notices and certificates Contact us: insights@ontarioconstructionnews.com Toronto police have asked for the public’s help finding missing 14-year-old girl Lupeolo Mcarthur Toronto police are concerned for the safety of a 14-year-old girl who has been missing for more than three weeks Toronto police have asked for the public's help finding missing 14-year-old girl Lupeolo Mcarthur Lupeolo McArthur was last seen in the Scarborough Village neighbourhood in the area of Kingston Road and Parkcrest Drive She was described by police as five-foot-ten and 170 pounds with long black hair Police released her photo and asked for the public’s help finding her Tuesday Anyone with information about her location is asked to contact 43 Division police at 416-808-4300. Anonymous tips can be provided through Crime Stoppers at www.222tips.com or 416-222-8477 a city-run transitional shelter in Scarborough for senior men and its residents must leave by the end of February 2019 the City of Toronto has planned to turn the former Comfort Inn East on Kingston Road into a shelter for seniors THE ISSUE: BUILDING DELAYS FOR NEW SHELTERLOCAL IMPACT: 55 ELDERLY HOMELESS MAY HAVE TO LEAVE CURRENT SHELTER The City of Toronto is running out of time to move 55 elderly men from a Scarborough shelter to their new home Toronto City Council decided three years ago to buy the motel at 3306 Kingston Rd in Scarborough Village as a replacement for the Birchmount Residence at 1673 Kingston Rd with “extensive mould infiltration,” rodents chewing wires was in worse shape than the city could know when it awarded $8.712 million for renovations to Steelcore Construction Limited says a report a council committee will hear on Jan Risks to health were considered such “a matter of extreme urgency,” the city on Nov gave an “emergency non-competitive” $3.2-million contract to Steelcore making total renovation costs $12.172 million Seniors at the original Birchmount Residence face eviction for a townhouse development by the end of February while city officials say work on the converted motel isn’t expected to finish until the end of March has granted short extensions since the city’s lease on the shelter first expired last fall “our planning and preparations are such that we expect to start activity on site in March,” John Wyman “Should factors on our side allow us to do so,” Wyman added “we are fully prepared to continue this agreement (with the city) past end of February but cannot confirm at this time.” a private home expanded into a nursing home opened in 1999 as a transitional shelter for homeless older men seeking a refuge from the notorious Seaton House shelter downtown Ward 20 Councillor Gary Crawford said he’s “pretty confident” the shelter’s residents won’t be brought back to Seaton House “A lot of them are very eager to move over,” he said the city’s director of Homelessness Initiatives and Prevention Services said they’d rather have the men remain at 1673 Kingston throughout March but suggested a compromise with Core is possible Staff are looking at moving some residents into the new shelter “a little bit early,” said Crawford who supported the Comfort Inn purchase in tandem with that of the adjacent East Side Motel which the city expropriated and closed last fall Crawford still considers the new Birchmount a good investment the city intended it for 120 seniors — twice the aging Birch Cliff building’s capacity — but reduced that to 95 after finding more space was required for programs Staff estimated tearing the old motel down and building from scratch would cost $14.2-20.5 million the new Birchmount’s residents will include women but Tanner said men from Seaton House would fill the remainder of its beds for now the Birchmount works as hard as it can to understand its clients’ needs and get them into housing Plans to re-establish the Birchmount in Scarborough Village weren’t well-received by many people there but Crawford said some of those early negative perceptions of shelter clients “are no longer there.” defending it in 2011 when city budget cuts threatened it with closure Crawford expects Scarborough Village will welcome the Birchmount in the same way the East Side’s demolition “will be happening imminently,” and the community will soon be asked about possible future uses for that site 11: Commenting has been closed on this article due to violations of the commenting guidelines 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 The Scarborough Village Community Garden has been a “hidden gem” in the community since 2009 who hopes more people can be introduced to it uReport: Scarborough Village Community Garden Garden co-ordinator invites more residents to get involved Tucked away in Fred Johnson Park (at 3630 Kingston Rd.) is the beautiful Scarborough Village Community Garden it was transformed through the Project Orange Thumb grant program in 2009 the Scarborough Village Community Garden has been run by a team of dedicated volunteers Besides being a place where local residents can grow fresh vegetables berries and herbs for themselves and the community “It’s a great place where people of diverse backgrounds can grow food together and have fun learning about different vegetables and new ways of preparing them,” says John Doleweerd thanks to the mixture of heavy rainstorms and blazing heat “Since our garden volunteers have been so busy battling weeds some of the garden’s plots have only recently been planted “Every season brings new surprises to the garden which is one reason I enjoy it so much,” he added our volunteers have been bringing home a share of crunchy kale which have grown really well this summer.” Doleweerd said the garden can always use more volunteers and anyone is welcome a nutrition student hired to co-lead the garden for the summer said it’s been very meaningful to be able to show children from the neighbouring summer camp how to appreciate sustainably-grown foods We are ready to share this hidden gem with the rest of Scarborough. 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Bordered by Highway 401 to the north, Morningside Avenue to the east, and Lake Ontario to the south, the ward is a melting pot of cultures, with visible minorities making up 71 percent of the population The South Asian community is particularly prominent representing one out of every three residents Our Custom Report reveals a total of 42 projects in this ward These projects are set to add a total of 18,724 new residential dwellings to the local housing market One of the projects recently completed in 2021 is The Guildwood. This 8-storey condominium project, designed by Gabriel Bodor Architect for SKYGRiD went through multiple submissions after previous challenges The Scarborough Village Community Associated (SVCA) challenged previous applications for 9 and 10 storeys It now stands at 36.57m and with a total of 99 residential units Currently under construction is ME Living Condos at 1035 Markham Road, named after the Markham and Ellesmere neighbourhood. Designed by Turner Fleischer Architects for Lash Group Of Companies ME Living Condos also features 7 buildings from 3 to 34 storeys The project is set to add 1,242 new units to the local market Looking east to ME Living Condos currently under construction features buildings ranging from 18 to 54 storeys adding a total of 3,413 new units to the neighbourhood Our Custom Report reveals some interesting trends in Ward 24 such as the contrast between the average building height of approximately 57.64m and the maximum height of 180.84m. With a total of 18,724 new units planned across all projects we also see a significant increase in population density Massive projects like 670 Progress Avenue and ME Living Condos which alone will contribute over 4,600 new units to the area Statistics on the GFA breakdown for the area both in terms of building heights and units is reshaping this multicultural area. As the ward continues to grow and further diversify it's not just the skyline that is changing but the very fabric of the community itself.  As UrbanToronto continues to refine its role in the GTA development industry, our data services have evolved to become one of our defining elements and we want to share those capabilities with our community. The UrbanToronto Pro Instant Reports is just one of the ways our data can be applied to provide quick and convenient insights on the development trends of any area in the GTA Wingporium is a new business at 3490 Kingston Rd Wingporium Sports Bar has opened in Scarborough Village with 88 flavours of fresh At 3490 Kingston Rd. on the northwest corner of Markham Road Wingporium occupies a former sushi place vacant for years after a fire 3490 Kingston Rd. 416-265-9223 www.wingporium.ca www.facebook.com/Wingporium-Scarborough-Village-265024524381301/ the landowner having submitted applications for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment designed by SvN for Scarboro Golf & Country Club Residence Inc generally rectangular in shape and about 2,829m² in area An assembly of 1 through 7 Centre Street and 3174 through 3182 Eglinton Avenue East there is currently a 1-storey house-form building and a 2-storey commercial strip plaza on the combined site There is also surface parking along Eglinton Avenue East Looking north to the commercial plaza at the site The proposal entails demolishing the existing buildings onsite and adding density with a 29-storey mixed-use tower standing 98m high This intensification would bring 342 residential units to the neighbourhood with a total gross floor area of 22,818m² and a density (FSI) of 8.07 times the lot area The design by SvN includes three elevators putting elevator service here above the threshold of 1 elevator per 100 units The site is currently serviced by TTC bus routes that reach Kennedy subway station while Lakeshore GO Trains ca be accessed at Eglinton GO Station just 850m to the west the EELRT would include a stop right at Markham Road and Eglinton Avenue East – just steps from the proposed building Looking east to the house-form building at 7 Centre Street The design calls for a 2-to-6-storey plus mezzanine podium with 249.8m² of commercial space There would be a chamfered corner position along with varied visual expression for the podium reading as six storeys along Eglinton Avenue East It would read as seven storeys along Centre Street encompassing the grade-related ground and mezzanine levels and five residential storeys the tower element is designed to have an offset angled profile the intention would be to pull the tower massing away from Centre Street moving towards the low-rise neighbourhoods to the north The design includes 894m² of indoor amenity space on floors 5 and 7 Both of these spaces would connect to 480m² of outdoor amenities Residents and visitors would drive into the site off Centre Street an at-grade bicycle parking room would house 233 long-term spots along with 34 visitor bike spots on Eglinton Avenue East The submission includes a height context map and planned development activity showing intensification plans for the area aligning with transit plans. Besides public transit users who would potentially benefit from future plans for the neighbourhood the City of Toronto is also working on major expansions of the cycling network in the Scarborough Village area. The EELRT was at 10% design stage as of April 2023 there would be separated bicycle tracks along Eglinton Avenue East the project would greatly improve transit for the site and further open up the neighbourhood to the rest of the city An aerial view of the site and height context map of surrounding area 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 LCH Developments has submitted an application to the City of Toronto for a residential development in Scarborough located in the Scarborough Village neighbourhood,  involves an Official Plan Amendment a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and a Site Plan Application The property consist of 3 parcels (3291 Kingston Road and 4 Windy Ridge Drive) totalling 0.597 hectares.  Currently the parcels are occupied with residences; 3291 Kingston road is occupied by a 3-storey apartment building while both properties on Windy Ridge Drive are occupied by single family homes All three buildings would be demolished for the project According to the Planning Rationale submitted by the proponents the plan for redevelopment involves the protection of biodiversity on the site including the preservation of the mature trees while optimizing the site's potential to contribute to the City’s growth targets The proposal consists of an 11-storey mid-rise building, designed by RAW Design The subject lands provide 115 metres of frontage on Kingston Road and 80 metres of frontage on Windy Ridge Drive The project includes various types of indoor and outdoor private amenity spaces including balconies and a terrace space located on the 4th floor Massing and terracing at 3291 Kingston Road the building is designed to fit within the surrounding context in the neighbourhood To the north of the site across from the full height of the building on Kingston Road there are mainly residential apartments and townhomes while to the south and the west of the site there are mainly single family detached homes which the building terraces down to image via submission to the City of Toronto Vehicular access would be through a two way access driveway also be connected to an underground garage proposed to provide 284 vehicular spaces and 223 bicycle spaces The development is served by the 12 Kingston Road and 102 Markham Road buses outside the door while the 905 Eglinton East Express are close by.  side of the site there 9 and 13-storey mid rise apartment building and other residential 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 The artist BC Johnson worked on a mural this summer on the outer walls of a sushi restaurant in Scarborough’s Cliffside area and has continued painting murals on neighbouring buildings on Kingston Road Graffiti tags and peeling paint are visible on signs for Cliffside Village which like a lot of the public streetscape of Kingston Road in Scarborough has seen better days The artist BC Johnson worked on a mural this summer on the outer walls of a sushi restaurant in Scarborough's Cliffside area Gerard Arbour wants to see business improvement on Scarborough’s Kingston Road but he’s not pushing for a business improvement area Arbour said at his office in Cliffside Village last week Cliffside’s own BIA voted itself out of business in 1994 the same year Arbour started practicing chiropractic care there areas where the city matches amounts merchants pay for extra street improvements and marketing but Arbour said trying that along Kingston Road now wouldn’t be a popular idea and we don’t even have a match lit right now,” he said “Adding more taxes to the businesses will go over like a lead Zeppelin Arbour explained he doesn’t think BIAs are bad Birch Cliff and Scarborough Village aren’t getting value for the property taxes they pay already To “raise the bar on K.R.” and prove that point he recently surveyed not just the merchants in those places but other people who care about Kingston Road’s commercial areas About 95 per cent of the 408 people who responded through his Facebook page said they weren’t satisfied with the state of the road Asked to name obstacles to “business improvement,” 83 per cent of respondents said there weren’t enough “quality” businesses on the road and most thought motels and shelters and a lack of municipal streetscape improvements were a problem Arbour pointed out the Cliffside Village signs put up in the 1990s by the BIA are tagged with graffiti and their wood is falling apart He pointed to medians overgrown with weeds “If we’re expected to take care of our property the city should be expected to take care of theirs,” he said There are long-abandoned lots and buildings in Cliffside was hidden from view by an overgrown hedge and plywood boards painted with the words the latter seeing mid-rise condominium projects because of its nearness to The Beach many first-floor storefronts are used as homes their windows covered with blinds or curtains has said he wants to encourage formation of a BIA anywhere on Kingston Road but just getting owners together is challenging A new city experiment is trying to encourage merchants on Rogers Road to form an association and then a BIA by providing them up front with economic studies of the area Kingston Road was another possible candidate for this shortcut program and city officials have said it will be tried there Arbour joined a village revitalization group which had the city match funds to modernize the facade of commercial buildings “It was a very popular program and then it just got discontinued,”  he said And he worked for a year on an Avenue Study the city approved in 2009 to guide future development The only result of that study so far for Cliffside is a “hole across the street” for a future condo and he insisted the city can do many simple things to improve the streetscape before other condo projects arrive hired by Mural Routes to paint wilderness scenes this summer on the outer walls of Ikki Sushi at 2328 Kingston Rd. continued working on his own to paint nearby buildings He was busy painting the rear of Cliffside Pharmacy to look like a cottage “The drug store said they don’t want to know who said graffiti taggers have stopped covering his work who hopes his survey will lay groundwork for a “loose” business association has started another Facebook page called Kingston Road Business Directory here performing ‘I Hate Hamlet’ by Paul Rudnick during their 59th season The cast strikes a pose in the Scarborough Music Theatre’s production of ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum’ This year marks the 60th anniversary for both Scarborough Players and Scarborough Theatre Guild; Scarborough Music Theatre is not far behind This year marks the 60th anniversary for both Scarborough Players and Scarborough Theatre Guild; Scarborough Music Theatre is not far behind with a 58th anniversary Scarborough Theatre Guild and Scarborough Players recently honoured their anniversaries with celebrations for their members This has provided an opportunity for treasured memories to be uncovered Alison Overington and Linda Brent share their memories of the three sister groups Alison Overington joined Scarborough Players in 1982 She assisted a friend that needed help with makeup; she even attended a class to learn more about makeup but soon discovered that makeup was “not as impressive or as interesting as working on the much larger set.” This launched Overington into a long relationship with both Scarborough Players and Scarborough Theatre Guild she periodically served on the board for Scarborough Players she was the resident stage manager for Scarborough Players for a number of years it really meant no-one else wanted the job.” “I discovered that set decor was really what I enjoyed.” One of Overington’s fondest memories is of Scarborough Players’ founder John Caldwell’s attendance at an opening night John smacking his head and saying ‘Pace pace!’” Caldwell was known for encouraging actors to keep a fast pace to a production Overington also recalls adventures of taking a show on the road to London I was playing the drunken prostitute while being stage manager I spent the afternoon of the day we arrived visiting funeral homes to see if they would donate any flowers that were left over from services,” said Overington a lady from the audience said she didn’t realize prostitutes made the beds afterwards!” Overington also remembers how Caldwell and his wife Maggie would have lunch at Sisters Restaurant on Kingston Road and were friendly with the owner It was much closer to the audience than Scarborough Village Theatre.” he had to be prepared to do everything if there were not enough other people showing interest Things were not as complicated/professional in those days and if we had problems with anything he was always able to answer and help he was often the guy who got the soda siphon splash in the face in very silly comedies spending much of his time at work with the door closed designing sets John had respect for people who stood up to him for the right reasons my first ‘production meeting’ was at John’s house and we were discussing who had furniture etc It was common to bring furniture from your living room as storage units were strictly for storing flats and paint.” Overington also remembers working with Caldwell’s wife “Maggie Caldwell was more involved prior to me joining Maggie was an actor and would fill in for the more delicate things such as costumes She was very precise and always dressed for the opera She had no fear in fixing your collar or sweater if she felt it was not looking right — while you were wearing it but I was very proud to accept the first Pace award — I think he would have approved.” The Pace Award was established in honour of Caldwell’s memory and contribution to Scarborough Players The Scarborough Theatre Guild performs The Mumberley Inheritance during a past season president of the Scarborough Theatre Guild shares his memories at Scarborough Village Theatre “My theatre life started when I moved to Scarborough in 1984 and joined Scarborough Players I began by calling a number and spoke to Terry Leach (who at that time was starring in their production of Auntie Mame) She said to come out and take a look — I did and stayed.” “My first show was the 1985 production of Best Laid Plans (which also starred Terry Leach) I played twin Russians — one alive and one dead What fun it was playing the dead one and being dragged around and dropped in closets window seats and anywhere they could hide a body After a quick change I’d return as the other brother change costume again and crawl back into the window seat — only to be dragged out again!” including director/choreographer/designer and producer but the other acting job that still sticks in my mind was the show at the beginning of the 1987-1988 season the director had me ski down the house left stairs onto the set and utter my first line ‘I came in the back way!’ Obviously he has worked in many positions both onstage and backstage as well as on the board and finally president of Scarborough Players for a couple of terms “I left for a number of years when I moved to Mississauga but something kept calling me back to that little theatre in the same building as the hockey rink Friends I made back then are still with me and I’m glad to have that family to keep me going.” The cast strikes a pose in the Scarborough Music Theatre’s production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum during a past season currently the treasurer with Scarborough Players She recalls the many changes that the groups went through over the years “We moved rehearsal locations over the years I worked on the Scarborough Players move from Barbados to Estate Drive and then to Birchmount Road Scarborough Music Theatre was also on Barbados Be sure to check out the following productions: • Caught in the Net by Ray Cooney (Scarborough Players) — on now until April 20; • Radio Daze (Scarborough Theatre Guild/Capricorn Productions) — April 13, one night only — Hope United Church, 2550 Danforth Ave. music and lyrics by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus Scarborough Village Theatre tickets can be purchased online at www.theatrescarborough.com or Box Office 416-267-9292 Erin Jones is a member and performer with Scarborough’s theatre companies The Scarborough Village Singers choir performed at Cedarbrook Lodge Retirement Residence on Markham Road on Dec “Everyone loves Christmas music,” said Karin Sansom “[The singers] rehearsed here earlier this year and they come here annually “This group is unique in the fact that they are singers and entertaining seniors but they are also seniors themselves,” Sansom said “One of our residents is actually a member of this choir Song sheets containing lyrics to well-known Christmas carols were handed out to the audience prior to the performance “Many of the residents here know the music but they also know us because we come here every year and that’s what keeps them coming back to see us,” said Wilma Chang who has been a member of the choir for five years “It is a lot of sacrifice for us seniors coming here considering the amount of snow and the fact that some of us are on walkers but we do it because we love to entertain everyone and we have grown to love everyone here.” Cedarbrook residents range from their late 60s to 104 years old and there is a variety of activities that cater to all interests “Residents love to be involved,” Samson said to watch children come in and dance for them and to see other seniors perform.” Events such as the Christmas concert show residents they are never too old to be involved “I always tell people that retirement home living is a choice,” Samson said “You do not have to wait until you are sick You want to come to a retirement home when you are well when you can participate in everything we have to offer and most of all The Toronto Observer is an award-winning news organization staffed by journalism students at Centennial College in Toronto © The Toronto Observer | Produced by Centennial College journalism students is interviewed by Erin Jones for Scarborough Theatre Guild’s episode of Let’s Talk Paula Wilkie performs a monologue to the camera while Julie Adams records it for an episode of Scarborough Theatre Guild’s Curtains Up production Erin Jones misses the Scarborough Village Theatre stage That stage is production home to three local community theatre groups but it has been shuttered since March because of the coronavirus pandemic you feed them and they feed you; it’s all on real time Will my colleagues forget my lines?’ When the audience laughs or reacts there’s nothing better than that,” she said Jones has acted on that stage and for the first time this past season she got to assistant direct a play with the Scarborough Theatre Guild After the closure of the City of Toronto operated theatre The Guild recently created two online video projects which allows its actors to record single-person scenes many of which were scenes from cancelled shows interviews various members of Scarborough’s theatre community to talk about the various roles of community theatre group The group has recorded a number of episodes of each and they’re available on the Guild’s social media channels The group plans to film more episodes in the new year says the program is about showing how community theatre is made and includes interviews with directors There’s even an interview with a member of Scarborough Music Theatre one of the other groups that shares the Village stage “Theatre is such a great thing and such a great little community I’m lucky I get to see them in person and not just on a video screen,” Adams said Paula Wilkie performs a monologue to the camera while Julie Adams records it for an episode of Scarborough Theatre Guild’s Curtains Up production Curtains Up is done in partnership with the Guild and Capricorn 9 Productions said doing these programs allows both companies to be active and to get their names out He said the companies will remain creative as long as COVID-19 restrictions are in place Scarborough Theatre Guild president Len Henderson said the theatre industry — over centuries of existence — has survived many hardships People still need to be entertained and they need to know we’re still out there for them and we will be coming back,” he said While the group has been unable to generate any revenue from the box office Henderson said the Guild is fortunate to have a reserve fund capable of sustaining it a little longer and many generous patrons who did not ask for a refund when their shows were cancelled the Guild was able to issue charitable tax receipts to those patrons To see the productions, visit the group’s Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube pages Would you like to read more stories from Scarborough? Go to our community page to get up to date on the latest news is a reporter with Metroland Media Toronto A costumed visitor gets a treat last year at Variety Village’s annual Halloween Food Truck Festival in Scarborough 28 and 29 to benefit the children’s charity music and a movie after dark await visitors to Scarborough’s Variety Village as the Halloween Food Truck Festival returns on Oct Family-friendly fun, including costume contests, music and a movie after dark await visitors to Scarborough’s Variety Village as the Halloween Food Truck Festival returns on Oct Variety — the Children’s Charity of Ontario says the accessible event promises a weekend of delicious food and exciting activities “all while supporting inclusive programs and facilities for children and adults of all abilities.” Minimum donations of $10 for each person and $20 for each family are requested At least 11 food trucks will bring something to satisfy everyone, with vegan, vegetarian and halal options, while the outdoor event also features vendor’s market, live entertainment, prizes, raffles and a kid’s corner, the charity and its partner Canadian Food Truck Festivals said in a release One highlight will be prizes for costumes in many categories A Halloween-themed film will be screened outside on Saturday at 6:30 p.m will also be open to anyone who wants to explore and ask about programming and services there for all ages Toronto police are searching for 18-year-old Iverson Thomas 1 shooting in the Scarborough Village area Toronto police are searching for an 18-year-old man who was reportedly involved in a recent shooting in the Scarborough Village area Investigators allege an 18-year-old man got into an altercation in a residence he allegedly fired a gunshot into the ceiling and again outside The man left the area before police arrived on scene is wanted for one charge each of carry concealed weapon possess restricted or prohibited firearm without holding a licence and registration certificate mischief/damage property not exceeding $5,000 and two counts of discharge firearm being reckless as to the life or safety of another He is described as 5’8” tall with a thin build and black cornrows Thomas was last seen wearing a black Moose Knuckles jacket with a black fur trimmed hood Investigators from the Integrated Guns and Gang Task Force – Centralized Shooting Response Team said he is known to frequent the Scarborough and Kingston areas Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2510, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com bilingual journalist with more than a decade of diverse experience A graduate of Ryerson University’s Journalism Program she is a breaking news reporter for toronto.com 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 Director Michael Burgess discusses a scene with the cast of Scarborough Theatre Guild’s Dear Charles Join in the celebration of Scarborough Theatre Guild’s 60th anniversary as they present their first show of the 60th season — 'Dear Charles' by Alan Melville Join in the celebration of Scarborough Theatre Guild’s 60th anniversary as they present their first show of the 60th season — Dear Charles by Alan Melville What is truly special is that this is the very first play STG ever produced back in 1959 7 (with a wine and cheese reception following the performance) and runs until Sept There are three matinee performances — Sept Tickets may also be purchased in person during box office hours at the theatre In order to appear respectable enough for two of her three children to marry into high society Denise Darvel needs to be properly married she must confess to her children that she was never legally married and that each of them has a different father Their alleged father “dear Charles” is simply an old portrait which she bought at a rummage sale Hilarity and complications ensue when Denise invites the three real fathers to her house to allow the children to pick one for her to marry Dear Charles is the first show of Scarborough Theatre Guild’s 60th season There are three more fabulous shows you won’t want to miss: An O Henry Christmas touching Christmas tales by Howard Burman (Nov a murder mystery by Agatha Christie (March 8 to 23 a comedy by Norm Foster (May 31 to June 15 You can purchase tickets for these shows now through our subscription series by visiting the box office This is a great way to reserve prime seats for these shows Individual show tickets are also on sale now Scarborough Village Theatre has free parking is wheelchair accessible and new this season — hearing assist is available in the theatre Julie Adams is a member of Scarborough Theatre Guild and is their publicity director A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum A well-deserved standing ovation was given for the Scarborough Music Theatre’s phenomenal production of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum with book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart for those who may not enjoy your typical musical and right from the opening number called Comedy Tonight the cast explain that despite the story being set in ancient Rome The characters are all introduced (we don’t need a whole first act to get to know the story) and between the amazingly creative set which is three abstract-looking houses on the street where the show is set The people who live in these houses are what the plot is about The first is the home of Marcus Lycus (Jason Silzer) their son Hero (Iain Workman) and their slaves Hysterium (Trevor Cartlidge) and Pseudolus (Mark Tingle) lives an old man named Erronius (Richard Grierson) whose twin babies were stolen by pirates and he is ever on a quest to find them Hero is smitten by one of the House of Lycus’s girls who has been sold to Captain Miles Gloriosus (Michael Winn Johnson) who wants his freedom and makes a deal with Hero that he will get Philia in exchange for his freedom and people usually spring into song for no apparent reason goes awry and an unsuspecting patsy has to bear the brunt of those mishaps pretend to be a dead girl and lie to pretty much everyone Things especially become chaotic when Hero’s parents get entangled in the mess and the Captain comes to claim his bride who is busy running and hiding all over the place as Pseudolus’s crazy plans comes undone The musical numbers in this show are fantastic most notably the amazing company opener Comedy Tonight and The House of Marcus Lycus where we meet all the courtesans and get to see some great choreography Lovely is a beautiful duet showcasing the vocal talents of Workman as Hero and Cautillo as Philia There is so much comedic talent in this show most notably Tingle as Pseudolus and Cartlidge as Hysterium They are naturally funny and are true crowd-pleasers along with Grierson as old man Erronius in his quest to find his children Mike Scott) are a talented trio who play multiple roles They are in almost every scene and they are the vein of comedy throughout the show Lacey as Senex and Johnson as the Captain are also responsible for many of the laughs and give great performances and McMillan is fantastic as the over-bearing Domina It’s silly and entertaining and full of talented performers A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum runs until May 17 Performances are May 8 to 10; May 15 and 16 at 8 p.m Tickets are $27. For tickets, call 416-267-9292 or visit www.theatrescarborough.com designed by RAW Design for LCH Developments The site, comprising an assembly of lots from 2328 through 2350 Kingston Road, is currently home to several 1 and 2-storey commercial buildings. Situated on the north side of Kingston Road at Sharpe Street, the submission calls for a 10-storey, 35.55 metre-high, mixed-use development blending residential with live-work units and retail at grade. With architectural work by RAW Design an increase from the original proposal of 187 units. The building would feature two elevators resulting in approximately one elevator for every 103 units Through the grade level retail and live-work units the ground floor is set to be a hub of activity With entrances along Kingston Road an Sharpe Street seven versatile units are envisioned to serve dual purposes; the front room can function as space to welcome the public or an office that operates on appointments or restricted business hours The design intends that the 'work' aspect of these units not significantly impact vehicle traffic maintaining a comfortable environment for residents A two-storey space to the south of the lobby totalling 396m² in area is set asiede for retail while there is also a single-storey retail unit to the north at 63m² in area The design also incorporates a cavernous 8m-wide space at 7m in height that's complemented by a double-height sheltered patio area This innovative design came as a solution to the city's request for a mid-block connection between Kingston Road and Sandown Lane which runs in behind The east façade would be adorned with a 4-storey mural extending to the roof of the mid-block connection The cavern space adjacent to the restaurant patio The developer's plans also highlight the importance of green spaces and sustainability the latest plans now include planting 12 trees around the building a green roof spanning 249m² at the southeast corner of the building would provide a touch of nature amidst urban living Parking has been taken into consideration with two levels of underground garage space The latest application details 119 vehicle parking spaces for residents 28 would be equipped with electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) catering to the growing demand for electric vehicles 125 long-term and 31 short-term bicycle spots have been incorporated The site is situated approximately a 15-minute walk south of the Scarborough GO station offering residents access to the Lakeshore East line and enhancing connectivity with the GTA The Kingston Road bus route further enhances transit options in the area linking to Victoria Park and Kennedy stations on Danforth Line 2 An aerial view of the site and surrounding area In the quaint and historically rich Cliffside Village in Scarborough, Kingside Residences is planned as a reflection of Altree Developments’ vision for the future of this charming neighbourhood in Toronto's east end blending Kingside in seamlessly with neighbouring low-rise homes designed by Kohn Partnership Architects Inc for Altree Developments UrbanToronto recently interviewed Cezil Jondonero who shines a light on the significance of the development in the evolving tapestry of Scarborough: "Cliffside Village is a smaller community within Scarborough An aerial view looking west to Kingside Residences Jondonero noted that "Kingside Residences is the first of multiple-unit developments within this neighbourhood,” underscoring the pioneering role the development plays in the locale The project marks the inception of multiple-unit developments planned for this neighbourhood embodying Altree's "strong belief in the potential of Cliffside Village.” the rectangular lot on the southeast side of Kingston Road spans a total area of about 2,600m² An existing three-storey Days Inn and its surface parking lot will be replaced by Kingside.  Set to stand at 33.63m tall, this modern 10-storey boutique building will house 156 units. The design by Kohn Partnership Architects and landscaping by NAK Design Strategies are interwoven to present a residence that is as aesthetically pleasing as it is functional Kingside will showcase a distinctive architecture that maximizes the exquisite views of the surroundings further enhanced by elegant tiers and cascading terraces that artfully reflect the neighbouring cliffs. The plans feature exposed glass elevators along Kingston Road while the terraces offer panoramic views towards Lake Ontario and downtown with Jondonero noting the striking contrast of the splendid view Harmony with nature is not merely reflected in the external architecture, but is woven into the interior design and amenities, curated by U31 The lounge features a natural stone fireplace and sun-washed flooring "The intent to really make it soft and peaceful with very neutral tones," Jondonero noted offers a range of equipment and Pilates reformer beds The tranquility extends to the Yoga Studio designed with linen-inspired wall coverings and wood accents.  The co-working space is crafted with an open-concept layout and infused with warm wooden tones Social spaces include the party room and private dining room The location offers the luxury of choosing between a peaceful day by the lake or a lively day in the city "Kingside Residences offers a lifestyle of its own You're living in this community where there are book clubs but you also have the retail and very quick transit along Kingston Road which serves as a thoroughfare directly into the city." The area is well connected by by buses along Kingston Road and Kennedy Road that ensure easy access to Danforth Line 2 and Scarborough GO station providing a swift commute to Union station residents can enjoy a mere 30-minute drive to Downtown Toronto or explore nearby locales like the Bluffers Park Marina and numerous parks along the Scarborough Bluffs stands as a testament to Altree Developments' commitment to providing a living experience that is both luxurious and harmoniously intertwined with nature.  You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter The City of Toronto negotiated the deal to buy the East Side Motel in 2015 the City of Toronto took possession of structure last August giving the remaining tenants cash to help them move elsewhere The City of Toronto finally broke the structure into rubble last month three and a half years after making plans to buy the motel and to force a sale through expropriation giving the remaining East Side tenants cash to help them move elsewhere since the 1950s and once had a passable basement party room the city used it to house homeless families power and water could be intermittent at best Neighbours complained the East Side attracted trouble; tenants said they had nowhere else to go “The community is very happy to see the East Side Motel and its accompanying issues gone,” he said The building’s erasure was coupled with the city’s purchase of the former Comfort Inn East next door at 3306 Kingston Rd as the site of a new transitional shelter for homeless seniors was ready to open — renovating the Comfort Inn took longer than expected and cost the city about $12 million — that demolition of the East Side began The fate of the East Side property is undecided would stand at 3300 Kingston after residents were consulted His staff last week said the land would be “grassed over” until that happens the Birchmount Residence to the east in Birch Cliff a former nursing home the city had leased since 1999 as a transitional shelter for senior men its clients transferred recently to the Scarborough Village Residence and the old residence is expected to be demolished soon Mike Adler is a reporter with toronto.com and Metroland Media Toronto who covers Scarborough and other overlooked parts of Toronto. Reach him via email: madler@toronto.com Account processing issue - the email address may already exist Value Village recently opened at 1980 Eglinton Ave Thrift store chain Value Village has opened a new location in Scarborough will also accept donations of reusable items for the Kidney Foundation of Canada A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the store Nov Value Village sells used clothing and household goods and has nearly 300 stores in Canada “Value Village became part of the Ontario community in 1992 offering one-of-a-kind finds and helping keep reusable items out of the waste stream,” the company said in a news release “Customers will find a fresh stock of value-priced goods with up to 10,000 new items placed on the floor each day 1980 Eglinton Ave. E. valuevillage.com Know of a business opening, closing or celebrating a milestone? Share the news with us by emailing newsroom@toronto.com The City of Toronto has closed Scarborough Gardens Arena for the remainder of the winter season after finding the building’s roof unsafe The City of Toronto has closed Scarborough Gardens Arena for the remainder of the winter season after finding the building’s roof unsafe the need for structural repairs for the roof was identified and this location will remain closed while the repairs are completed to ensure public safety,” Jaclyn Carlisle and Carlisle said it’s too early to confirm a completion date for repairs Residents can meanwhile access drop-in skate programs at McCowan District Park or Scarborough Village Recreation Centre, or visit Toronto.ca/Skate for other locations The city is giving Scarborough Gardens permit holders other ice time where possible on Birchmount Road south of Danforth Avenue to be “Home of the Scarborough Wexford Raiders” Junior A team though this refers to an earlier version of the hockey club The arena’s exterior is featured in ‘Youngblood’ a 1986 movie about an aspiring hockey player starring Rob Lowe Would you like to read more stories from Scarborough? Click here to get your up-to-date on news in the community Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute is on lockdown after gunshots were heard at the rear of the school on Wednesday afternoon Police say no victims were found at the high school in Scarborough but they have located several shell casings and bullet holes were found in a car Several other schools in the area were on lockdown as a result as well: Cornell Junior Public School The lockdown on those schools has since been lifted approximately five foot 10 inches to six feet tall with a slim build He was described as wearing a black winter toque and a red sweatshirt A staging area is being set up for parents at Cedarbrae library Parking Lot at 545 Markham Road Anyone with information is asked to contact police Twin sisters Kowndiya (left) and Lavanya Amirthalingam are excited by a new grassroots mentoring and tutoring program in Scarborough Village that will provide them each with a $1,000 annual scholarship for every high school grade they pass the free mentoring and tutoring program that has reduced dropouts in needy neighbourhoods They both want to be doctors; one a pediatrician But as 14-year-olds in one of the poorest neighbourhoods in Canada where a worrying one in three teens drop out of school they know the challenges they face are steep The Amirthalingen twins joined a new grass-roots mentoring and tutoring program in Scarborough Village that will pay them each a $1,000 tuition scholarship for every high school grade they pass “It’s awesome; that’s $4,000 by the time we graduate from high school – that will really help us get started for med She and sister Lavanya are two of 83 students who have joined the latest Pathways to Education program to open in Toronto in the dense Scarborough Village cluster of high-rises near Eglinton Ave that house some 15,000 people within two kilometers free bus tickets to school and the tuition scholarship has driven down dropout rates in three of the most troubled corners of Toronto – Regent Park Lawrence Heights and Rexdale’s Jamestown – as well as Ottawa Now it hopes to repeat the magic in Scarborough “Parents here were worried that so many kids were dropping out so the top of their list was what they could do to help keep them in school,” said Sandy Birnie executive director of Youthlink mental health agency that is sponsoring the non-profit program in Scarborough Village The program is run largely on donations and volunteers with about 30 per cent of its costs paid for by Queen’s Park Many Scarborough Village families struggle with unemployment while others work overnight or on split shifts that make it hard for them to supervise their children’s homework There is no neighbourhood high school and families often are confused about what credentials are needed to get a job so it’s small wonder many teens quit school Pathways tries to fill a lack of support at home by helping with homework de-coding the school system and providing life skills and healthy social activities The program has been linked to falling crime rates fewer teen pregnancies and four times as many youth seeking higher education  • In Regent Park the program chopped a 56 per cent dropout rate to below 10 per cent in six years and has produced 593 high school graduates of whom 80 per cent now go on to college or university compared to just 20 per cent before the program Already 24 have graduated from community college and nine from university another in medicine and two doing graduate work in science; where 28 per cent of Grade 10 students once failed at least four courses over two years – a risk factor for quitting school – that percentage is down to 17 per cent after two years of Pathways the percentage of Grade 10 students who have failed at least four courses has been cut roughly in half “I don’t know where I’d be now if I hadn’t got the amazing help I got from Pathways to Education,” said Sabbir Khan who began the program in 2002 in Regent Park and now studies business administration and marketing at George Brown College “It wasn’t just about educational; it helped with my experience in life,” he said The city plans to turn the Comfort Inn on Kingston Road in Scarborough into a shelter for older men The city plans to demolish the East Side Motel and turn the site into a men’s shelter along with neighbouring Comfort Inn site on Kingston Road in Scarborough The city plans to demolish the East Side Motel and turn the site into a men's shelter along with neighbouring Comfort Inn site on Kingston Road in Scarborough could soon move east along Kingston Road to what is now a Comfort Inn in Scarborough Village The deal would also see the city demolish the East Side Motel a faded Kingston Road landmark “that has long been a source of contention” for its neighbours Scarborough Southeast Gary Crawford confirmed this week a privately owned former nursing home rented by the city in Birch Cliff near Birchmount Road could no longer meet the needs of its clients sent there by Seaton House or other homeless shelters in Toronto Crawford said moving to the Comfort Inn East a newer building east of Bellamy Road South that could house 120 men would provide a more comfortable environment for the shelter residents and staff Some in Birch Cliff opposed the shelter before it opened in 1999 enjoying what Crawford called an “overwhelmingly positive atmosphere of mutual respect.” Though at the time he said parts of the building were in “pretty deplorable” condition Crawford fought to keep the Residence open when it was slated for closure by the city in 2011 People in the neighbourhood “will be sad to see the change as the men have been good neighbours – volunteering shopping and taking part in seasonal celebrations they’ll be happy to know that the residents will be just down the road,” said Crawford pledging to work with an advisory group to ensure “minimal disruption” to shelter clients Professional staff will be at the new shelter at all times Crawford said the city will look to replace the run-down structure with something beneficial for Scarborough Village “Having something like a daycare or parkland in place of this motel would be a welcome change that would much better serve this community,” he addeed to give residents information about the proposed arrangements Crawford said details of the deal would go before Toronto Council’s Executive Committee on Dec The Scarborough Theatre Guild production of Nuts is now on stage at Scarborough Village Theatre Scarborough Theatre Guild received a well-deserved standing ovation last Thursday for its riveting performance of Nuts by Tom Topor This psychological courtroom drama has everything you’d want from this genre: a thought-provoking plot and testimony with big dramatic moments executed by some phenomenal performances from the cast The atmosphere is realistically set with a stunning replica of a courtroom this courtroom is in the psychiatric wing of the Bellevue Hospital in New York City The hearing is to determine whether a patient mother Rose (Connie Guccione) and stepfather Arthur (Harry Hochman) thinking their daughter has to be unstable to kill anyone let alone how she ended up being in the situation that made her kill in the first place Claudia is a divorcee turned high-class call girl women from good families don’t get divorced let alone make a living as a call girl she could be held in the psychiatric hospital indefinitely – if she stands trial she could gain her freedom seem obsessed with declaring her incapacitated and with Claudia’s input they put on a charismatic intense and interesting line of questioning and cross-examining One by one as the witnesses take the stand Lewinsky shows that it may not only be Claudia whose “mental stability” should be in question just because it doesn’t make sense to anyone else after a three-year hiatus from the stage is back better than ever as Claudia and through challenging dialogue brings humanity to her role There are times she’s so mesmerizing you could hear a pin drop in the theatre and he’s both powerful and sensitive as Aaron Lewinsky He’s completely believable in this role and a welcome addition to the Scarborough Village stage Entertaining and compelling performances are also given by Hochman as Arthur who has to deliver some difficult dialogue who are fantastic in showing the emotional evolution This play explores what’s considered “acceptable.” Either you conform to the norms of society or you must be crazy Nuts runs until April 18, 8 p.m. with matinees at 2 p.m. on April 13 and 19, at the Scarborough Village Theatre, 3600 Kingston Rd. Tickets are $20. To reserve seats call 416-267-9292 or visit www.theatrescaborough.com Scarborough’s Fardin Islam took part in the Queen’s Park page program recently Being a doctor or finding a cure for cancer is not your typical teenager’s dream but Scarborough’s Fardin Islam is more than just your average everyday 14 year-old when most teens around his age haven’t even thought about it yet “A lot of people were begging for money near malls and centres and it made me sad,” Islam said and many people can’t afford to go to the doctor I want to travel to my home country sometimes to help the poor people and make them happy again.” is clearly struck by the scenes of poverty he encountered in his native country He leads a packed schedule filled with extra-curricular activities He is a member of the eco-team and robotics team at his school and active in sports including tennis he can be found volunteering at the Toronto Public Library as a mentor in the leading reading program where he helps other students with their homework Islam and his family moved to Scarborough in 2011 from Montreal Currently he attends Charles Gordon Senior Public School — next year he will be going to Marc Garneau Collegiate in East York Out of 600 applicants in the TOPs program only 60 were accepted — Islam was one of them “One of my proudest achievements was when I won the top academic achievement for the junior division in 2012-2013 for having the highest average and the most extra-curricular activities,” he said her son’s academic achievement and dedication to the community is sometimes surprising we’ve sacrificed and adapted to a lot of things such as job satisfaction and my parents being back home…but when I see these types of achievements by my children it helps me overcome our problems,” Huq said “Even though I’m surprised about his activities I am also praying that he can follow his path and help the community and his countries.” Currently Islam is nearing the end of the Legislative Pages Program at Queen’s Park which is designed for high-achieving students in Grades 7-8 The pages get an opportunity to see first-hand how decisions are made at the provincial legislature and get to meet other students from across the province “It is really interesting to see other 14 year-old kids working with MPPs and seeing how they work and help bring the province together,” he said “I learned that even though the Opposition Leader and the Premier might look like enemies on television and take part in many different programs together.” he does find time to unwind behind different books enjoying titles by his favourite author J.R.R famously known for the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit Islam has his eyes set on the University of Toronto where he wants to study medicine “I want to be a local doctor who helps the community,” he said Major changes are on the horizon for Toronto's Scarborough Village neighbourhood where a new 20-storey rental complex could soon transform the intersection of Kingston Road and Scarborough Golf Club Road A current strip plaza at 3730 Kingston Road is on the chopping block though its planned replacement promises to introduce new retail along with community amenities and affordable housing opportunities A plan for this site has been evolving since a 2021 application filed by a former owner to build a 14-storey building the site would be acquired by developer TAS in 2022 and the new owners have since filed an updated application seeking a bigger and bolder presence for the site tells blogTO that when purchasing the site "we saw an opportunity to create a more environmentally efficient building that would better serve the community's needs while also providing returns for our investors." The updated submission increases the height of the building from 14 to 20 storeys reimagining the previous stepped mid-rise form into a tower-and-podium model designed by SvN TAS states that the massing update allows for a more cost-effective and efficient design with less embodied carbon than the previous plan This change in height produces a boost in floor area of roughly 8,000 square feet the overall unit count has actually been slashed from 435 to 384 This update includes a 10 per cent affordable housing component which Chrysanthou says is part of TAS' "ongoing commitment to equity and affordability." Other changes include a significant reduction in parking lowering from 383 in the previous submission to the current 160 and removing an underground level from the plan and replacing it with a much smaller covered at-grade parking area This update can be attributed to the elimination of mandatory parking minimums in Toronto a change that allows developers to cut costs in underground garage construction and better utilize transit infrastructure A key feature in the proposal is a wrapped amenity courtyard surrounded by balconies and featuring landscaping with greenery the project team is aiming for some ambitious sustainability goals with plans to achieve the city's latest green standards introduced in 2022 A minimum of 75 per cent of planned construction and demolition waste is to be diverted while the final product building is targeted for 25 per cent less embodied carbon than the baseline RBC will make a funding announcement at Variety Village on Danforth Avenue in Scarborough on Wednesday morning The Royal Bank of Canada will make a funding announcement at Variety Village in Scarborough on Wednesday The funding is part of RBC’s Learn to Play Grant The announcement coincides with International Day of Persons with Disabilities having made previous investments for children and youth with disabilities Paralympic gold medal winner for Canadian men’s wheelchair basketball team and former Variety Village Rolling Rebels team champion He will also lead a wheelchair basketball activity with guests as participants “RBC’s significant investment allows us to continue to provide opportunities for children and youth to participate in sports and recreation improve their health and provide a platform for athlete identification,” said Variety Village CEO John Wilson in a press release RBC will make its announcement at 9:30 a.m at Variety Village Fieldhouse on 3701 Danforth Ave race turtle bobsleds at Scarborough Village Public School as the school held its own Olympic day in honour of Shelly-Ann Brown a school alumna and half of Canada’s silver-medal team in women’s bobsleigh Scarborough Village Public School students (from left) William Nestor Kristy-Ann Pope and Amit Sharma celebrate the silver-medal win of Shelley-Ann Brown a former student at the school for whom they raised funds Bobsledder Shelly-Ann Brown’s Olympic medal celebrated at Scarborough Village Public School When Scarborough native Shelley-Ann Brown leapt to the second-place podium at the Whistler Sliding Centre Wednesday night amid the deafening roar of the partisan Canadian crowd halfway across the country the students at her former elementary school in Scarborough were screaming their lungs out well passed their bedtimes celebrating the silver medal as if they had won it themselves “Just knowing that she’s in the Olympics and she came from our school it’s really inspiring,” said Seeta Persaud I think it made everyone of us feel special.” with less than 200 students from kindergarten to Grade 8 The students took up their homegrown hero’s cause through the “adopt-an-athlete” program which pairs schools across Canada with Olympic athletes to aid in fundraising efforts and encourage students to take an active interest in the Olympics The students have been selling reusable water bottles and caramel corn raising more than $1,000 to offset some of Brown’s training costs The 29-year-old brakeman for the bobsleigh driven by Helen Upperton visited the school in December during a four-day trip home showing them the ins and outs of her unique sport “She even showed us her muscles,” said Kristy-Ann Pope “She was like a bodybuilder,” added Carly Bruce “It’s amazing to think that she used to walk in these halls.” Principal Maria Lo Bianco said she was extremely impressed by Brown when she spoke to the school in December “I wanted to recruit her as a teacher,” Lo Bianco said The students said watching Brown win her medal made them feel proud of their small part in her success “I feel good that I did something to help somebody win an Olympic medal,” said Nicholas S like how many people do you know that have ever been on an Olympic podium?” asked 8th-Grader William Nestor was born in Scarborough and later moved with her family to Pickering where she attended Dunbarton High School and excelled in track & field She was recruited to the University of Nebraska on a track & field scholarship and later graduated with a degree in biology and a Masters in Educational Psychology Brown works as a director at the Scarborough day camp which stands for Education and Direction of Intelligent Brown said she has fond memories of her time at Scarborough Village and is grateful for their support “Scarborough Village has a motto: once a Villager And I really do feel like I’m a Villager.” Brown said she plans to return to the school sometime in March