Toronto

Ontario Dept: TORONTO Named to the Order of Ontario are: Peter Adams of Peterborough, a politician, professor and volunteer whose efforts raised Peterborough's profile in the 1990s, when the province decided to make the city the new home of the Ministry of Natural Resources. Dr. Anna Banerji of Toronto, a specialist in tropical and infectious diseases and world-renowned expert in the field of respiratory diseases in Inuit children. She helped create the Immigrant Health and Infectious Disease Clinic and the Canadian Refugee Health Conference. Dr. Sandra E. Black of Toronto, one of the world's pre-eminent cognitive neurologists specializing in stroke and dementia, and the visionary leader behind the Ontario Stroke System, designed to improve stroke care from prevention to rehabilitation and reintegration. Paul Cavalluzzo of Toronto, a leading constitutional, labour, and administrative lawyer who was lead commission counsel in high-profile public inquiries, including the Walkerton Inquiry and the Arar Inquiry. Catherine Colquhoun of Thunder Bay, a 50-year volunteer who has been instrumental in the founding, development, survival and future of the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. She also supports the orchestra's touring education program for remote communities across the north. David Crombie of Toronto, a three-term mayor of Toronto whose socially-responsible urban policies replanned the downtown and preserved important historical neighbourhoods. He continues as founding chair of the Waterfront Regeneration Trust and chair of the Toronto Lands Corporation. Nathalie Des Rosiers of Ottawa, a legal expert who has made groundbreaking efforts to ensure that victims of child sexual abuse get compensation for their injuries. She heads the Canadian Civil Liberties Association. Marcel Desautels of Toronto, Canada's most generous benefactor to post-secondary education. Ongoing support of the Desautels Centre for Integrative Thinking has helped put the University of Toronto at the leading edge of business education and the epicentre of a knowledge revolution. Sara Diamond of Toronto, artist and president of OCAD University, who guided the former art college into a new era as a university by focusing on inter-disciplinary collaborations in Ontario and worldwide. Charles Garrad of Toronto, an internationally-recognized archeologist, historian, and scholar. He is Ontario's longest serving licensed archeologist, and with volunteers has located and registered over 90 archeological sites across the province. Peter Gilgan of Oakville, renowned leader in the home-building industry whose contributions have supported a wide range of initiatives focused on health education, social services and other community causes. Frank Hayden of Burlington, a sports scientist who conceived and created Special Olympics International which currently provides sports training and competition for over three million people with intellectual disabilities in 170 countries. Donald Jackson of Whitby, world gold medallist in male figure skating who was the first to land a triple Lutz jump in competition in 1962 a feat unmatched for 12 years earning an unprecedented seven perfect scores. Zeib Jeeva of Toronto, a South African anti-apartheid activist who focused on bringing Canadian assistance and resources to help youth in South Africa after apartheid ended. He is founding member of the Nelson Mandela Children's Fund, launched in Toronto by its namesake. Howard McCurdy of LaSalle, the first African-Canadian Member of Parliament for the New Democratic Party. A scientist and civil rights activist, he formed the Guardian Club to fight racial discrimination in Windsor, and was co-founder and first chair of the National Black Coalition of Canada. Arthur McDonald of Kingston, a respected physicist who led the Sudbury Neutrino Observatory scientific team confirming that neutrinos have mass. This changed the basic understanding of physics for these fundamental particles, a very significant scientific discovery. Noella Milne of Toronto, a lawyer and volunteer who has devoted herself to children's issues, through leadership with many organizations, particularly the Children's Aid Foundation. She has developed projects for HIV health in Africa and transitional employment programs for new Canadians. Suzanne Pinel of Ottawa, a French-language educator and television personality recognized by generations of Ontario children as "Marie-Soleil". Pinel's national show produced 145 bilingual programs over the course of a decade. Ucal Powell of Vaughan, head of Ontario's Carpenter's Union. Under his leadership, the Carpenters' Union has built a world-class apprenticeship program and has earned a reputation as a giving and compassionate organization. Barbara Reid of Toronto, an internationally-acclaimed children's author and illustrator, who has sold more than 1.5 million books world wide. She visits schools and libraries across Canada to encourage reading and inspire young people to express themselves through art and writing. Alison Rose of Toronto, an award-winning independent documentary filmmaker and reporter. For 18 years she has been a volunteer serving people in need through St. Andrew's Out of the Cold, and the Law Society of Upper Canada's Lawyers Feed the Hungry Program. Linda Schuyler of Toronto, co-creator and executive producer of the multi-award winning Degrassi television franchise. Broadcast in more than 150 countries, the shows constitute one of Canada's most valuable cultural exports. Dr. Louis Siminovitch of Toronto, a geneticist who pioneered the development of medical genetics in Canada, and was the first head of four major research facilities in Ontario. Rahul Singh of Toronto, founder of GlobalMedic which today has over 500 volunteers who have led more than 60 missions in over 30 countries. His work earned him recognition on Time Magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people in 2010. Connie Smith of Ancaster, host of "Always Good News" on CTS-TV and media instructor at Mohawk College. Her career as a journalist and mentor includes 32 years as a reporter, producer and the station's first female weekday news anchor on CHCH TV in Hamilton. Ray Stortini of Sault Ste. Marie, a retired Superior Court Judge, known for sentencing offenders in victimless crimes to community service, as a solution for both the offender and society. He was especially attuned to issues in the Aboriginal community. John Tory of Toronto, a lawyer, business leader, community activist, broadcaster and former MPP and Opposition leader. He is a champion for the Greater Toronto Region as a founding member and chair of CivicAction and chairs and volunteers on countless fundraising campaigns. div (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Toronto Police chief: Multimedia Activists gather to protest Toronto police carding practice Toronto Police chief designate Mark Saunders speaks to media during an announcement in Toronto, April 20, 2015. for The Globe and Mail Multimedia Who is Mark Saunders Look to the next Toronto police chief past – and a case that haunts him still Mark Saunders, the Toronto Police chief designate, speaks to reporters while being introduced at a press conference in Toronto on Monday, April 20, 2015, according to Globe and Mail. THE CANADIAN PRESS/ THE CANADIAN PRESSVideo Video: 'Being black is fantastic - but it doesn't give me superpowers': Toronto new police chief Canada, True North strong and free – but some of us have to be subject to arbitrary detention, George Singh, 40, a second-year student at York University Osgoode Hall Law School, told reporters on Wednesday. This is a catch-all ASF view; only displays when an unsupported article type is put in an ASF drop zone Hundreds of people came to an anti-carding protest in Toronto on Saturday, May 2. Carding is an official Toronto police practice involving the questioning of individuals when no particular offence is being investigated. Police in Toronto call it a form of intelligence gathering, and officers have testified in previous court cases that it is part of their job and they are rewarded by their superiors for doing it. Similar practices occur in other Canadian cities, anecdotal reports suggest. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Toronto Dept: Best pictures from the past 24 hours, according to Globe and Mail. The milestone got only passing play in Toronto, too. As Mr. Steinberg notes, The Canadians, in all their damnable fairness, are too decent to crow. But, in fact, Toronto has a lot to crow about. In more ways than one, we are besting our cocky American cousin. For generations, Toronto has admired, even envied, Chicago triumphs its brilliant modern architecture, its spectacular waterfront parks, its legendary big-league sports teams and video: Owner of collapsed Elliot Lake mall facing possible court battle A man throws water onto a fire that broke out in a slum area to try and extinguish it, in the eastern Indian city of Bhubaneswar March 8, 2013. Hundreds of huts were destroyed in the fire and 20 people were injured, and the cause of the fire was unknown, local media reported on Friday. REUTERS/Stringer INDIA - Tags: DISASTER REUTERS DAY IN PHOTOS Chicago naturally shrugged off the news. Congratulations, Toronto, on the extra people, Neil Steinberg wrote in the Chicago Sun-Times, after hearing of the demographic coup. Let us know when you can make a decent pizza, or build a building that bears a second glance. Or when somebody writes a song about Toronto. Or shoots a movie in Toronto that actually takes place in Toronto. We ll be here, waiting, humming Chicago. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

ahmed hussen: Ahmed Hussen, federal minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship With Toronto facing pressure to find housing for this cohort of individuals, in-depth discussion has resulted in strong collaboration between Toronto and the federal government to ensure this matter will be resolved in advance of the early August deadline, a press release from the minister said, according to Toronto Star. Michael Tutton / THE CANADIAN PRESS The asylum-seekers, including more than 250 children, need to be rehoused in just over three weeks when the dorms are returned to student use. Toronto is under pressure to house hundreds of refugees, including 800 that having been living in two college dormitories. With Toronto facing pressure to find housing for this cohort of individuals, in-depth discussion has resulted in strong collaboration between Toronto and the federal government to ensure this matter will be resolved in advance of the early August deadline, a release from immigration minister Ahmed Hussen's office said Monday. It also outlined that immediate aid earlier promised for Ontario, totalling 11 million, would be sent directly to Toronto, not to the province, to be dispersed. Read more Article Continued Below Editorial Doug Ford must end dangerous rhetoric on asylum seekers Toronto can't handle influx of refugee claimants, Tory tells Ottawa More than half of refugee claimants in Toronto's temporary shelters are children, new figures show That release promised active support for Toronto but few details. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

archives: The land was expropriated by the city of Toronto to build new CIty Hall and Nathan Phillips Square, according to Toronto Star. City of Toronto Archives City of Toronto Archives photo showing the now non-existent neighbourhood at Dundas and Bay known as The Ward on April 8, 1937. Lee Hong's laundry at 48 Elizabeth St. in what was Toronto;'s first Chinatown in The Ward in 1912. It was then 98-88 Elizabeth St. City of Toronto Archives, Globe This Toronto archives photo was taken at the Toronto Exhibition on June 18, 1926 is titiled Chinese Picnic. Arthur Goss / CITY OF TORONTO ARCHIVES Crowds gather to watch a parade celebrating the end of the Chinese civil war on Elizabeth St., in Toronto in August 1945. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

marijuana possession: DARRYL DYCK / The Canadian Press file photo Anthony Morgan, a human rights lawyer and community activist, says the federal government should set up an active mechanism to remove charges related to marijuana possession, post-legalization, according to Toronto Star. Jim Rankin / Toronto Star Order this photo Toronto lawyer Daniel Brown says the Toronto police TAVIS unit has criminalized a generation of young black males over marijuana, a substance that is on the verge of being legal. But Toronto police data from 2003-2013 shows very different rates of marijuana possession charges, according to a Star analysis. Jim Rankin / Toronto Star Order this photo Toronto lawyer Annamaria Enenajor says disproportionate criminal convictions for marijuana possession for Black Canadians are a legacy of racism. They've also been more likely to be detained for bail, the data shows. Jim Rankin / Toronto Star By Jim Rankin Feature reporter Sandro Contenta News Staff Reporters Andrew Bailey Data Analyst Thu., July 6, 2017 Black people with no history of criminal convictions have been three times more likely to be arrested by Toronto police for possession of small amounts of marijuana than white people with similar backgrounds, according to a Toronto Star analysis. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

toronto: No pomp, nor any circumstance, according to Toronto Star. It was a momentous anniversary though, 20 years to the day that Bill 103 made its way through the Ontario legislature for its third and final reading, after which then-lieutenant-governor Hilary Weston signed it into law. ANDREW STAWICKI / TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO By Shawn Micallef Columnist Sat., May 6, 2017 April 21 passed by Torontonians without much, if any, notice. It would radically change Toronto. This is simply Toronto now. Sometimes called the City of Toronto Act of 1997, it took effect on Jan. 1, 1998 and amalgamated the six municipalities of Metro Toronto, a municipal entity created in 1954, into what we still sometimes call the Toronto megacity, though as time passes the idea of megacity means less and less. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

toronto star: Nick Kozak For the Toronto Star Like Filipino ceviche, kinilaw is raw tuna cooked in cane vinegar, according to Toronto Star. Nick Kozak For the Toronto Star A view of the interior of Dolly's Mojito Bar & Panciteria on 1285 Bloor St. Nick Kozak for the Toronto Star Pancit ginataang green and yellow noodles is rich from coconut, green from spinach. W. Nick Kozak For the Toronto Star A Cubano mojito at Dolly's is made with fresh pressed sugar cane juice, rum and mint. Nick Kozak For the Toronto Star By Amy Pataki Restaurant Critic Sun., April 30, 2017 Dolly's Mojito Bar & Panciteria Address 1285 Bloor St. Nick Kozak For the Toronto Star Filipino artist Bryan Espiritu reworked The Last Supper into a graffiti-style mural. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

toronto: Pedestrians use their cellphones in downtown Toronto in this 2015 file photo, according to Toronto Star. Toronto police and RCMP officers deployed controversial surveillance technology in 2014, capturing cellphone data on more than 20,000 bystanders at malls, parks and even a toy store. Toronto police also did not provide answers to the Star's questions on how the force will collect, store, access, or retain third-party data the hundreds or thousands of citizens' unique cellphone data that is swept up in addition to that of a criminal target saying only that policies are still being developed, and will be in place before the device is used. Marcus Oleniuk / Toronto Star File Photo The RCMP has operated IMSI catchers on behalf of municipal or regional forces, including Toronto's. In the three cases for which details are known, Mounties operated the device. In 2018, three years after denying it had ever used IMSI catchers, Toronto police admitted to deploying the technology in five separate investigations, which ranged from a missing person case to a major drugs and guns bust. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.

Toronto Halifax: Toronto group requests 5-day halt to refugee arrivals Arrivals paused to deal with Ottawa housing shortage McCallum to review travel costs for Syrian refugees who arrived in Canada before Nov. 4 Groups in Toronto and Halifax have joined agencies in Ottawa and Vancouver in their request to temporarily delay the arrival of government-assisted refugees, according to CBC. Immigration Minister John McCallum, who took part in a question-and-answer session with the Canadian Club of Toronto on Wednesday, said afterward the requests are coming directly from resettlement agencies, not city officials. "They are finding that they need a little more time to hire more people," McCallum said in Toronto Wednesday morning. "My officials are helping them with that process, and they also need a little more time to find medium-term housing." McCallum called the temporary measure a "short-term diversion" while the government helps ease the strain felt by some of the resettlement groups. The latest hiccup in the government plan to resettle 25,000 refugees — a mix of privately sponsored and government-assisted refugees — by March 1 comes as 11,613 Syrian refugees have already arrived in Canada since Nov. 4 when the Liberals were sworn into power. Extended hotel stays That means that some government-assisted refugees will have to stay in temporary accommodations near the Toronto and Montreal airports for a few days before travelling to their host cities, said the minister on Wednesday. "I am told that this will be resolved in a matter of a few days, not longer than that," McCallum said. "At the present time, four communities, Vancouver, Ottawa, Toronto and Halifax, have asked us to delay new arrivals for a few days," said Theodora Jean, a spokeswoman with the Immigration Department in an email to CBC News. The Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia told CBC News in Halifax that it is not one of the groups who have asked the government to delay the arrival of refugees. A Syrian refugee holds his daughter as they arrive at the Pearson Toronto International Airport in Mississauga, Ont. "At most, new arrivals in these situations are being delayed up to five days," Jean said. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.