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The York Lions Steel Band peforms Caribbean, reggae, classical, jazz and contemporary rhythms at High Park May 11 to motivate the participants in the Lions Foundation Purina Walk for Dog Guides.
Photo: Nicola Betts Chelsea Fernandes, 10, hangs a butterfly in memory of Holly Jones on a tree outside the Jones home. Children at the Dovercourt Boys and Girls Club, as well as others in the neighbourhood, created the butterflies and wrote...
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Paricipants in Lori's Legacy Walkathon warm up before making their way along the Martin Goodman Trail on Sunday. The walk, now in its ninth year, is held in memory of Lorna-Lynn Martin, who received cancer treatment at St. Joseph's Health Centre.
Photo/NICOLA BETTS
Dancers perform at St. Bruno's Catholic School Multicultural Night. The children are part of the Las Estrelas Do Sporting ("the stars" of sporting), a Portugese folk dancing group specializing in Rancho Folclorico dances.
Photo/IAN KELSO
An Ostridge peers out at the camera at the High Park Zoo during the early morning sunshine.
Photo/IAN KELSO
Emmanuel-Howard Park United Church held an animal blessing service on Sunday. Here, Rev. Philip Cable, blesses Mikey (foreground) and Bengie at the service.
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Cubs and beavers of the 135th troop clean up the playground at General Mercer School. Darlene Muraca, leader of the Beaver troop, collects the garbage with (left) Lucas, Camila, Emily and Alyssa.
Photo/IAN KELSO
Visitors to High Park take a stroll through the blossom line pathway by the Greneadier Pond on a sunny spring Sunday.
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Workshop helps pinpoint counterfeit bills
An increase in counterfeiting activity, mainly in the Greater Toronto Area, has prompted The Bank of Canada and the Toronto Police Service to remind people to pay close attention to their bank notes.The Bank of Canada is hosting a hands-on bank note authentication workshop on May 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Bay Room of the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto at 475 Yonge Street.
People wishing to participate in the free workshop are asked to register by calling 1-888-513-8212 no later than May 16.
TCDSB holds trades fair
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) invites students and parents to their first Industry Information Trades Fair next week.The fair, organized in partnership with local industry and community colleges, is aimed at raising awareness of the many career choices open to students in the skilled trades.
Guest speakers, including Paul Daly of Divine Design and Lesia Burlack of Foodies television show along with more than two dozen trade representatives, will be on hand to speak with students interested in pursuing workplace or apprenticeships in the trades.
The fair will take place on Thursday, May 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Montecassino Place, 3700 Chesswood Dr. (at Sheppard Avenue West) in Downsview.
TCDSB holds trades fair
The Toronto Catholic District School Board (TCDSB) invites students and parents to their first Industry Information Trades Fair next week.The fair, organized in partnership with local industry and community colleges, is aimed at raising awareness of the many career choices open to students in the skilled trades.
Guest speakers, including Paul Daly of Divine Design and Lesia Burlack of Foodies television show, along with more than two dozen trade representatives, will be on hand to speak with students interested in pursuing apprenticeships in the trades.
The fair will take place on Thursday, May 22 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Montecassino Place, 3700 Chesswood Dr. (at Sheppard Avenue West) in Downsview.
Girl hit in face, robbed
A 16-year-old girl suffered minor injuries Sunday, May 11 after being assaulted during a robbery.Police said the teen was walking on Rowntree Avenue near Rogers and Old Weston roads when a man approached her from behind, hit her in the face and grabbed the bag she was carrying around 9:25 p.m.
The suspect fled the scene and was last seen on Prescott Avenue. He is 30 to 35 years old, five-feet three-inches to five-feet five-inches tall, 140 to 155 pounds with brown eyes and a medium build.
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers at 416-222-TIPS (8477).
- Andrew Palamarchuk
Women, men wanted for environmental feature
It's men versus women, and it looks like the women are leading.According to a recent survey, women are the ones who are environmentally conscious in most households. While men appear willing to leave the TV and radio on in every room, it's the women who are busy turning off lights and hanging clothes out to dry.
Does this sound like your household?
Insidetoronto.com is doing an upcoming website-only feature on the battle of the sexes when it comes to being environmentally friendly and we want Toronto residents to participate.
E-mail your name, complete address and daytime telephone number to letters@insidetoronto.com. Contact information will be forwarded to a freelance writer, who may choose to call those interested in participating.
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