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FOOD INSECURITY EMERGENCY IN CABBAGETOWN

The CRA has come together with all the other local resident’s associations and the Cabbagetown Preservation Association to launch a fundraiser to address the critical and growing problem of food insecurity in our neighbourhood.

Please take a look at the details here and give generously, if you are able.

Thank you to all the residents that have donated so far, we have already raised over $2500 in less than 24 hours, which is fantastic and Dixon Hall is thrilled to bits!  

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PMs COMMENTS ON VACCINE TIMING CONCERNS HEALTH MINISTER

Ontario Health Minister Christine Elliott said Thursday that recent comments by Justin Trudeau suggesting Canadians may have to wait longer for any approved vaccines are “very concerning”, reports Joshua Freeman at CTV News.

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WINTER CLOTHING DIRIVE/GIVEWAY

Sprucecourt Public School is doing a winter clothing drive. Please share your extra cleaned warm clothes with those who need them.

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JAMES PETER LYNCH

‘Jim’ Lynch of Jim Super Foto in Cabbagetown passed peacefully at Toronto on Friday, November 20, 2020 at 68 years. Dearly loved husband of Rose. Cherished father of Jessica and Olivia. Adored grandfather of Lorenzo. He will be fondly remembered by his extended family members and friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests for donations be made to the Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre.

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CITY COUNCIL UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES MoveTO

The MoveTO action plan plan proposes five key measures that will help make the city’s transportation system more resilient in response to the effects of COVID-19 on Toronto’s overall transportation network, including smart trffic lights and intelligent intersections.

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LANEWAY PROJECT LAUNCHES LANEWAY MANUAL 2.0

“We created the Toronto Laneway Manual 2.0 to join our suite of free resources and share the knowledge we’ve gained while designing and implementing laneway revitalizations in more than 30 neighbourhoods throughout the city.”

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BURNT OUT AND DISMAYED BY ANTIMASKERS

As COVID-19 surges, frontline health-care workers are starting to suffer from burnout. When people protest against masks and don’t social distance with hospitals already at capacity, it only increases the burn out, reports Brooklyn Neustaeter at CTV News.

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CITY TO HELP SMALL BUSINESS BY REOPENING CurbTO

City to re-open registration for CurbTO temporary parking pick-up zones to help support main street businesses while Toronto is in the COVID-19 lockdown.

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LOCAL ROAD CLOSURE THIS WEEKEND

Lake Shore Boulevard East, between Jarvis Street and Parliament Street, as well as part of Sherbourne Street at Lake Shore Boulevard, will be fully closed in both directions on Saturday from 6am to 3 pm to accommodate filming. Part of the filming will include stunt driving sequences! 

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TEN OPTIONS FOR CHRISTMAS TREE DELIVERY

Christmas tree delivery options in Toronto are here to save the holidays, taking the the stress out of one of the most labour-intensive parts of the holiday, reports Amy Carlberg at BlogTO.

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ONTARIO MOVES TO CAP DELIVERY APP FEES

Ontario is set to cap the fees third-party delivery apps impose on restaurants in regions where indoor dining is prohibited, in a bid to protect what profits restaurants can still make during the COVID-19 pandemic, reports CBC News.

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CRA HOLIDAY LIGHTS – HEADS UP

This holiday season we’re all going to need some extra festive cheer. So we’re adding new prizes to the CRA Holiday Lights Competition, to encourage everyone to put on an extra special show this year. More details in next week’s news update.

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CITY’S WelcomeTO  INITIATIVE ADDS 60 KM OF NEW TRAILS 

Mayor Tory announces the city is working on a plan to provide as much space as possible so residents can get outside and enjoy the fresh air this winter, reports Mira Miller at BlogTO.

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CANADA’S HOMELESS STRUGGLE IN COVID-19 WINTER

Across the country, people are under stay at home advisories, but when you don’t have a place to live, following those guidelines and staying safe from the virus is a huge challenge, reports CTV News.

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EVERY NEW NETFLIX TITLE COMING IN DECEMBER

What better thing to do than curl up with Netflix and a cup of cocoa on a chilly winter night. Here’s the complete list from Toronto Life.

James Lynch

James (Jim) Lynch ran Jim Super Foto in Cabbagetown for nearly 40 years. 

 

It is with tremendous sorrow that the Family of James (Jim) Lynch announce his passing on Friday, November 20, 2020 at the age of 68 years. Devoted and deeply loved husband of Rose. Cherished and adored father of Jessica and Olivia (Marcus). Loving grandfather of Lorenzo. A caring brother to Michael (Linda) and fun-loving uncle to Steven. The son of late William and Audrey Lynch, Jim’s life in the Toronto Beaches was by all accounts memorable. He attended Monarch Park Collegiate Institute and left the nest at the age of twenty-three to start an exciting life with his partner Rose. Jim displayed a beautiful passion for capturing life through the lens of his camera and later in 1982 started his own storefront residency in Cabbagetown called Jim Super Foto.

Jim’s commitment to his family never wavered even as he found himself working immensely to provide the best life for his family. Eventually he retired at the age of 64 years and enjoyed many wonderful trips and engagements with his wife Rose and family. His charming, caring and funny nature touched the hearts of many, and his compassionate manner was felt by all that crossed his path. Always there to tell a joke, to lend an ear or perhaps say the things that needed saying, Jim was his own force of nature. His outspoken viewpoints and intelligent manner were admirable. He would go out of his way to say hello to strangers and made them feel important. One was always better for having met him. Jim’s indomitable spirit never waned as he left this world. He is already deeply missed. Heartfelt appreciation to the caring staff of Scarborough General Hospital for ensuring his final hours were comfortable and dignified.

In lieu of flowers the family requests for donations be made to the Cabbagetown Community Arts Centre.

A Message From Your Cabbagetown Associations

 

Dear Neighbour,

Food insecurity is at an all-time high across Cabbagetown, St. Jamestown and Regent Park. Unemployment and soaring food prices, along with many other pressures caused by the pandemic, have created a severe problem that is only going to get worse this winter.

The Residents’ Associations across Cabbagetown, along with the Cabbagetown Preservation Association, have launched a fundraising initiative to help address this problem. This Neighbours Helping Neighbours campaign asks our generous and caring community to help us raise much needed funds.

This initiative will directly support Dixon Hall, a neighbourhood services provider located in the heart of Cabbagetown. They manage most of our local rooming houses and have done much to improve the lives of tenants. They also serve clients in supported housing across St. Jamestown, Regent Park and other areas in the Downtown East.

Dixon Hall urgently needs the support of our community to help address the food insecurity their clients face.

By directing donations to the Dixon Hall fundraising platform we can ensure all the monies raised get used for front line support services, plus tax receipts can be issued for donations of $10 and over. 

 
DONATE TO ‘NEIGHBOURS HELPING NEIGHBOURS’

Please select “Food Insecurity” in the ‘Donation Designation’ field to ensure your donation is directed correctly.

 

Thank you for your support. Together we can ensure that all members of our community have regular access to healthy, nutritious food.

Sincerely,

Victoria Hadden – Chair AARG
Dee Lewis – President WPRA
Karen Marren – President CSRA
Gale Moore – Chair CPA
Sean O’Donovan – Acting Chair CRA

LATEST LOCKDOWN – HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The new 28 day lockdown will shutter most non-essential businesses, including gyms and personal care services, and will prohibit sit-down service in restaurants in Toronto, reports Katherine DeClerq at CTV News.

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THIS JUSTIN FROM TRUDEAU

“Update on the Canada-US border: We’ve extended the current border measures by another 30 days. Non-essential travel between our two countries remains restricted until at least December 21st.”

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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER…

The City has announced it will more than double the supply of winter park washrooms from 64 to 143, making it less stressful to be out and about over this winter period. Not sure why they didn’t think this was an issue in the Summer of Fall? Read all about it at BlogTO.

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BIA LAUNCHES FESTIVE DESIGN EVENT FOR CABBAGETOWN

Generously supported by four incredibly talented neighbourhood designers, the BIA launches Deck The Holidays, a holiday event showcasing four unforgettable festive window displays along Parliament Street:

#419 – Andrew Pike
#485 – TOM interior Design & Suzanne Dimma
#527 – Meredith Heron
#557 – James Davie

The Event will run from November 27 through January 3.

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DISTILLERY DISTRICT’S UNIVERSAL MASKS MANDATE

The Distillery District is now asking visitors to wear face masks inside and outside. It says it’s the first place in the city to make outdoor masks mandatory, reports Austin Delaney, CTV News

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NO EXTENDED WINTER SCHOOL BREAK

Ontario schools will not have an extended winter break, despite provincial officials hinting at it a day earlier when discussing possible new COVID-19 measures for 2021, reports Katherine Declerq at CTV News.

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CANADA ON TONY FAUCHI’S RADAR

America’s top infectious disease specialist Dr. Anthony Fauci says Canada, once an example of managing COVID-19 is getting into dangerous territory as the virus surges across the world, reports the National Post.

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UPDATE ON POT STORE – 307 WELLESLEY ST. EAST

Last week the Cabbagetown Neighbourhood Review reported that shop fittings had been delivered to a planned cannabis retail outlet at 307 Wellesley St East. The CRA contacted the AGCO to get an up to date status and was informed that the application is still under review by the registrar.

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COVID LONGHAULERS – IT’S A ROLLER COASTER RIDE

After contracting coronavirus in March, two Canadians say they’re still experiencing some lingering symptoms of COVID-19 eight months later, reports Jackie Dunham at CTV News.

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CITY HIRES 16 TRAFFIC AGENTS TO KEEP THINGS MOVING

Actively managing intersections help reduce occurrences when vehicles are stopped in the intersection after the signal has changed (‘blocking the box’). Pilot studies show ~90 per cent reduction in blocked intersections when paid duty police officers are present.

MANAGING YOUR MENTAL HEALTH IN PHASE 2

Amid a second wave that’s spurring increased restrictions across the country, many are concerned about the effect more lockdowns could have on the Canadian psyche, reports Alexandra Mae Jones at CTVNews.ca.

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COVID RESURGENCE THREATENS CHRISTMAS? 

Ontario’s latest modelling data suggests that public health officials may need to convince weary Ontarians to scale back or cancel Christmas gatherings in the face of soaring case numbers, reports Nick Boisvert at CBC News.

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PREMIER WARNS OF EVEN TIGHTER RESTRICTIONS 

Doug Ford said he “will not hesitate” to move forward to the next stage in the lockdown system after new COVID-19 modelling showed the province could see 6,500 new cases per day by mid-December, reports Sean Davidson at CTV News.

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CBC TESTS 20 MASKS – WHAT WORKS, WHAT DOESN’T

Rigorous tests conducted on behalf of CBC’s Marketplace found that while some masks work very well, others offer little protection from the particles that transmit the novel coronavirus, reports CBC News.

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MOVING TO RED ZONE – WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR TORONTONIANS?

On November 14th, Toronto will be moved into the Red – Control level of the Province’s COVID-19 Response Framework. Current epidemiology in Toronto dictates that the following enhanced measures are needed to reduce COVID-19 activity.

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DO FACE MASKS PROTECT THE WEARER TOO?

The CDC’s recent update included information about “filtration for personal protection,” in addition to masks’ primary use of “source control,” or reducing the emission of droplets, reports Monika Warzecha at Healthing.ca.

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INDOOR DINING TO REMAIN CLOSED THRU MID-DECEMBER

Indoor dining will not resume at Toronto bars and restaurants this weekend as planned and a number of other businesses, including meeting spaces, movie theatres and casinos, will be ordered to remain closed, reports Chris Fox at CP24.

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LIVE GREEN NEWS – NOVEMBER ISSUE

Here’s the latest monthly newsletter from Live Green Toronto. 

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CONTACTLESS PAYMENTS MAY BE COMING TO TTC

Riders may eventually have the option to simply tap their credit or debit card at TTC station fare gates and on vehicles, vs using a Presto card, reports Becky Robertson at BlogTO.

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HOUSING NOW – COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
405 SHERBOURNE STREET

a Community consultation is scheduled for a mixed use, mixed income development at 405 Sherbourne Street, just North of Carlton.

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CITY FORMS VACCINE DISTRIBUTION TASKFORCE

On Monday Mayor Tory announced that the City has formed an immunization task force to better prepare for the eventual distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine, reports Lucas Casaletto at 680 News.

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NEW TIERED LOCKDOWN SYSTEM QUESTIONED BY EXPERTS

Public health experts are calling the tiered plan for dealing with COVID-19 shutdown in Ontario dangerous, “scientifically illiterate” and “dismaying,” saying that the premier’s new system will light an inferno rather than snuff out the pandemic, reports Katherine Decerq at CTV News.

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TORONTO – LOWEST PROPERTY TAX RATES IN ONTARIO

Real estate listing and analysis firm Zoocasa just released a report detailing how Toronto’s infamously-low property tax rates came to be, and how Canada’s largest city stacks up against 34 other municipalities across the province, reports Lauren O’Neil at BlogTO. 

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INTRODUCING BetterHomesTO

This City run website outlines 15 home energy improvements that can help decarbonize, save energy and reduce energy bills – everything from air sealing, smart thermostats, and air source heat pumps to solar panels. Plus info on rebates and incentives.

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TORONTO RESTAURANT GETS CREATIVE WITH OUTDOOR EATING

Campfires, creativity and two weeks at a time: How Actinolite turned its backyard into a cozy and cottage-y, pandemic-friendly patio. From Rebecca Tucker at Toronto Life. 

Green thumbs logoGreen Thumbs Growing Kids is a local charity actively creating school food gardens in order to connect children to food and their environment. They reached out to the CRA to share an update on their activities: 

For 21 years we have been at the forefront of garden-based elementary education in downtown Toronto helping teachers and families to start food gardens at their schools. 

This fall we wanted to connect with more folks in our  community and spread the word about the important work we do. If you live or shop around Cabbagetown, you may have noticed pumpkins in the shops accompanied with information about Green Thumbs. We want to thank all the local business owners who agreed to lend a hand and display a pumpkin, it was a pleasure to meet you. 

The pumpkins represent the kind of work we do at GTGK , demonstrating Pumpkinthe magic of seeds, soil and water to children. Our school gardens and programming engage children, youth and even their parents. The exploration of nature and healthy food is at the heart of all our programs. The gardens are dynamic classrooms for vibrant hands-on learning in many subject areas including planting seeds, compost and making meals from the food grown. 

This year, like so many other organizations, we  have pivoted to online food and garden education in order to keep kids interested and engaged in growing food. Plus we have been able to use the school gardens to grow food and share it with those in need in our community. 

You can look us up and learn more about what we do at – www.greenthumbsto.org or on social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. Reach out if you have questions or would like to support our work, we look forward to meeting more folks in our neighbourhood – info@greenthumbsto.org 

CANADA FOLLOWS W.H.O. REGARDING AEROSOL TRANSMISSION 

In a significant departure from its previous advice, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) now says the novel coronavirus can be transmitted through small airborne droplets, reports Ryan Flanagan, CTV News.

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UPDATE FROM LOCAL KIDS CHARITY

Green Thumbs Growing Kids is a local charity actively creating school food gardens in order to connect children to food and their environment. They reached out to the CRA to share an update on their activities.

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NEW COLOUR CODING SYSTEM FOR BUSINESS REOPENING

The Provincial government has unveiled a new tiered system for COVID-19 restrictions allowing most businesses to reopen albeit with earlier closing times, stricter capacity limits and mandatory symptom screenings, reports Chris Fox, CP24.

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TORONTO SAYS NO TO CLEARING SNOW OFF SIDEWALKS

If ever there were a winter in need of safe, accessible outdoor walking spaces, this would be the one — you know, because of the pandemic and the fact that we’re not supposed to gather indoors, reports Lauren O’Neil at BlogTO.

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CITY LAUNCHES GEORGE ST. REVITALIZATION PROJECT

The City of Toronto and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) have issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for the George Street Revitalization project, which will reinvent the northernmost block of George Street (between Dundas Street East and Gerrard Street East).

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SPEED CAMERAS BEING MOVED

The City’s 50 automated speed cameras are all being moved. The two in Cabbagetown are moving to:

  • Sherbourne Street, south of Wellesley Street East
  • Berkeley Street, south of Gerrard Street East

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COPING THROUGH COVID

Ken Shaw at CTV News leads a conversation on mental health during the pandemic.

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FEDS NOW RECOMMEND THREE LAYER MASKS

The Public Health Agency of Canada has updated its recommendations on non-medical face masks with the country’s top doctor now suggesting Canadians wear coverings that are made of three layers including a filter, reports Brooklyn Neustaeter at CTV News.

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NEW RULES FOR RE-OPENING TORONTO’S GYMS

It’s been a long 25 days without gyms, movie theatres, indoor dining and more in Toronto since Doug Ford’s and his team plunged the city back into a modified version of Stage 2 lockdown back in early October, reports Becky Robertson at BlogTO.

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ARE DINING DOMES SAFE?

Ontatrio restaurant owners unable to offer indoor dining options thought they had a way around the dilemma of keeping customers coming by during the colder months: outdoor dining domes or bubbles. But new rules question whether these igloo-like pods are safe, reports Monica Warzecha at healthing.ca. 

FORD PRESSES HEALTH EXPERTS FOR GUIDANCE ON RE-OPENING 

Ford has asked the province’s health experts to come up with a plan to allow more businesses to reopen in the areas hardest hit by COVID-19 after a 28-day period of tighter public health restrictions expires next month. 

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5 WAYS THE PANDEMIC IS AFFECTING MENTAL HEALTH

In addition to its staggering impact on physical well-being and mortality, COVID-19 is also taking an unprecedented toll on our mental health.

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MOTION APPROVED TO CAP COMMISSIONS ON FOOD DELIVERY. 

Motion requests that the Province to implement temporary cap on commissions for food service delivery companies.

Many of these services charge restaurants 30% or more for delivery.  So it’s always best to do pick-up when you can, to help out local restaurants make ends meet.

In related news. City partnership with Ritual helps more than 1,000 local businesses with free delivery until November 8.

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CITY LAUNCHES MoveTO TO ADDRESS CONGESTION

The plan includes “Smart” traffic signals, “Intelligent” intersections, and Advanced Transit Signal Priority (ATSP), reports Jessica Patton at Global News. 

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DR. TAM IDENTIFIES THREE PRIORITIES

Dr. Tam has 3 things she wants action on as Canada moves forward from COVID-19, reports Lisa Belmonte at Narcity. 

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STUDY SHOWS LOW VITAMIN D  IN COVID PATIENTS 

More than 80 per cent of COVID-19 patients at a Spanish hospital had vitamin D deficiency: study shows, reports Jackie Dunham, CTV News

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CITY APPROVES EXTENDED PATIO PROGRAM

Winter patios in Toronto are one step closer to becoming a reality after City council unanimously approved the extension of sidewalk patios through the winter months this week, reports Michael Ranger at City News.

 

CITY DELIVERS FIRST MODULAR SUPPORTIVE HOUSING

Toronto’s first modular housing facility in Scarborough is one step closer to opening for occupancy as the first of the homes were installed this week, reports Ainsley Smith at Toronto Storeys.

Read the City News Release about this new initiative.

Update: City supportive housing project gets $203 million federal investment. 

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FLYING DURING THE PANDEMIC. SAFE OR NOT? 

Two new reports are painting quite different pictures about the risk of air travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, says Brooklyn Neustaeter at CTV News.

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HALLOWE’EN’S CANCELLED BUT THERE’S A SILVER LINING.

Halloween celebrations may be cancelled for the most part in Toronto for 2020, but at least that means you’ll be home to catch a glimpse of the rare blue moon that’s set to light up the sky on the spookiest night of the year, reports Mira Miller at BlogTO.

EXCITING NEW CRA BOARD POSITION 

The CRA is looking for someone to join the board to head up a brand new ‘environmental and social’ portfolio. If this interests you, and you’re able to commit to a few hours to the CRA every month, we’d love to hear from you. Please Email us at info@cabbagetowner.com.

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TORONTO RECOMMENDS NO TRICK-OR-TREATING

Halloween may be different in Toronto this year, as traditional door-to-door trick or treating is officially being discouraged by Ontario’s chief medical officer of health, reports Raneem Alozzi at BlogTO.

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TPH LAUNCHES ONLINE BOOKING FOR FLU VACCINE CLINICS

 In response to local COVID-19 circumstances, Toronto Public Health TPH flu vaccine clinics will only be available through online appointments to ensure that appropriate physical distancing and infection prevention.

However, getting a flu shot is already a challenge in itself, according to CBC News.

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TORONTO POSITIVITY RATE 2x HIGH ALERT RANGE

Toronto’s positivity rate on COVID-19 tests hit 4.4 per cent last week and is now nearly double the “high alert” threshold previously cited by the province, reports Chris Fox, CP24.

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CRIME UPTICK IN CABBAGETOWN?

We’ve received a few more emails about crimes in Cabbagetown recently. So be vigilant about your safety and security when you’re out and about in the neighbourhood. 

Here’s how you should report any crimes you see or experience.

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COVID-19 TRANSMISSION WILL CHANGE OVER THE WINTER

Winter is coming and it is expected to have an impact on how people transmit COVID-19. York University microbiology associate professor Dasantila Golemi-Kotra said a big reason for the change in transmission is colder and drier air, reports Beth Macdonnell, CTV News.

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ActiveTO CONTINUES THIS W/E

River Street from Gerrard to Bayview and Bayview from Rosedale Valley Road to Front will be closed over the weekend (From 6 am on Saturday October 24 to 11 pm on Monday October 25).   
Thanks to Doug Fisher for this article.

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COVID-19 VACCINE APPROVAL WON’T BE AN OVERNIGHT SOLUTION

There’s going to be a significant amount of time required to distribute the vaccine and then have enough doses prepared to administer to the population, reports Lauren Pelley, CBC News.

 

Posted on October 22, 2020

Over the last few weeks we’ve received a number of emails from residents across Cabbagetown, advising us of safety and security issues in our neighbourhood. Our partner residents associations in Winchester Park and Cabbagetown South are also seeing an uptick in crime in their catchment areas.

Some of the things we have heard recently:

  • People following delivery trucks around Cabbagetown in their own cars and stealing boxes off of porches – directly after they’ve been delivered!

An increase in the number of:

  • Home invasions, during the day and night.
  • Assaults/sexual assaults on streets and in parks, sometimes in broad daylight.
  • Bicycle thefts, back laneway car break-ins/thefts and garage break-ins/thefts.

I should point out that most of the more serious crimes identified above are not, to our knowledge, occurring regularly in the CRA catchment area (St James Cemetery to Gerrard, Parliament to the Don River). However, if you are out and about in the neighbourhood, it’s simply a reminder to stay vigilant, safe and sound.

TIPS ON THINGS TO DO TO REDUCE CRIME

Here are a few commonsense tips on how to stay safe and secure:

  • Don’t walk or take pets out late at night/very early in the morning. If you have to, walk with someone else.
  • Parking on the street? Make sure nothing is visible in you car. Even a small amount of change can be enough for someone to smash your window.
  • Make sure that your back gates and garages are securely locked and bolted at all times.
  • Store bicycles out of site and securely locked, ideally indoors.
  • Ensure that all entry/exit doors and downstairs windows are locked at all times.
  • Secure outdoor furniture and garden decor whenever possible to deter thieves from stealing them.
  •  Invest in an alarm system if you don’t have one, ideally connected to a monitoring provider. 
  • Install video cameras at the front and back of your house, or at least a video doorbell  (well known brands include Ring, Arlo, Blink, Nest).
  •  Lighting is a great way to deter intruders from coming onto your property. Go outside your residence after dark and do an audit. Are there dark spots? Do the bushes and trees need to be trimmed?  Consider installing security lights in back laneways and/or front and back gardens. You can now get inexpensive and effective solar-powered options with motion detection that are a breeze to install.
  • Have parcels delivered to local depots like Penguin Pick-up or the Post Office (for Amazon), or elect for signature on delivery, so the parcel is not left on your doorsteps.
  • Report any streetlights that are out in your neighbourhood. Especially the lights in our alleyways They all have individual numbers and it’s important that they all remain operational. 

REPORTING A CRIME IS CRITICAL

It’s really important to report ALL crimes. The more the police know about them, the more local police we have and the more patrols they do. But remember, getting an incident number assigned is all important. Once your report has an incident number, it becomes part of the crime statistics. Here’s all the different ways you can report crimes in our neighbourhood.

 

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