December 13, 7:00 to 9:00pm

Bishop Marrocco School, 1515 Dundas Street West

CPLC Town Hall Poster 2011 – dec 3

Free screening of “Spoil”

Enbridge Inc. is planning to build a pipeline for heavy crude oil from the Alberta tar sands across B.C. to the coast of the pristine Great Bear Rainforest. The tar sands in northern Alberta are arguably one of the world’s most environmentally-devastating extractive industries and the proposed Enbridge Gateway pipeline project would put one of our planet’s most ecologically-sensitive and intact marine ecosystems at risk for a catastrophic oil spill through increased mega tanker traffic.

The International League of Conservation Photographers (iLCP) teamed up with Pacific WILD, the Gitga’at First Nation of British Columbia, LightHawk, TidesCanada, Save our Seas Foundation, Sierra Club BC, and the Dogwood initiative to carry out a Rapid Assessment Visual Expedition (RAVE) in the Great Bear Rainforest of British Columbia. They focused their energy and cameras on this pristine region in response to plans by Enbridge Inc.  to build the Gateway pipeline. The 14-day expedition to the Great Bear Rainforest called upon 7 world-renowned photographers and 3 videographers to thoroughly document the region’s landscapes, wildlife, and culture. The RAVE provided media support to the First Nations and environmental groups seeking to stop the proposed Enbridge Gateway pipeline project (and thus expansion of the tar sands) and to expose the plan to lift the oil tanker ship moratorium.

Please join us December 6th at 6:30 pm at Annette Library to view Spoil , the award-winning documentary by iLCP and Pacific WILD. (See http://pacificwild.org/ )

Annette Branch Library, 145 Annette St.
Monday, December 5, 2011  6:30 p

Spoil Movie Flyer

“I would like to invite you to join Councillor Gord Perks and myself at a community roundtable discussion we are hosting on the 2012 City of Toronto Budget. This event is an important opportunity to workshop with fellow residents and community leaders about how to protect and build the essential services which make Toronto great. We will be discussing issues and city services important to you and your community, as well as the impact the 2012 Budget will have on delivering and funding these services.

The meeting will be held Tuesday, December 6th, 2011 from 7 pm – 9 pm at the Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton School (1515 Bloor Street West), in the 3rd floor staff room.”

“Seating is limited so please register at Councillor Perks’ Office. You can do this by e-mailing  [email protected] or calling 416-392-7919 to reserve your space.”

Please take a moment to review this important message from Toronto Police.

Sexual Assault Investigation

The Toronto Police Service is alerting the public to a sexual assault investigation.

It is reported that the victim was sexually assaulted by one of the men involved in a previous sexual assault which occurred on the 12th of September 2011.

On Thursday the 24th of November 2011, at 11:55 p.m. a man followed a woman in the Dundas Street West and Runnymede Road area.  The man then grabbed the woman from behind, pushed her into a nearby laneway and sexually assaulted her.  The man fled the scene.

He is described as white, 5 feet 7 inches, 20 to 30 years of age, with short, light brown hair. He has a large faded tattoo of a black insect, possibly a scorpion or a spider, on his neck.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416−808−7474, Cri me Stoppers anonymously at 416−222− TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave a Tip on Facebook.

The CP holiday train is making another stop in the Junction this year on Tuesday November 29th, 5:30 p.m. at CP Lambton Yard, 750 Runnymede Road.

The CP Holiday Train is fully decorated and lit up for the holidays, live music and visit from Santa too!

If you haven’t seen this before, don’t miss out this year.

CP is holding this event in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank. The Community Police Liason Committee of 11 Division of the Toronto Police Service is also collecting Hats, Mitts, Gloves, Socks and Hoodies for their winter drive. All donations, including non perishable food items, are welcome.

JRA Annual General Meeting is tomorrow, November 10

Your next JRA Meeting will be on Thursday, November 10, at 7 pm.

The meeting is at the West Toronto Baptist Church, 3049 Dundas Street West.  Come out, meet your neighbours and help shape the Junction by getting involved.

Meeting Agenda

Opening Remarks – Martin

• Meet and greet your neighbours
• Approval of minutes

JRA Annual General Meeting items

• Treasurer’s report – Renee
• Membership report – Eleanor
• 2011 year in review – Martin
• JRA Executive elections – Martin
• JRA officers at large nominations – Martin

JRA Motions and Updates

• Meeting at the new police station – Martin
• New banner for the JRA – $150 – Martin

• 2012 goals – Martin
• 2012 Function in the Junction – Linda

Community Presentation

• Project Neutral – Karen Nasmith
  • Update on this exciting project

Feature Presentation

• Ward 13 Councillor Sarah Doucette
  • City Budget and Service Review

Open Forum Announcements – you

• This is your opportunity to say what’s on your mind.  If we are unable to accommodate due to time constraints, please contact us at [email protected] and your JRA will be happy to discuss your issue.

Adjournment

Can’t make it out on Thursday?  Check out JRA TV!

Can’t make the meeting?  Your JRA uses the free service offered by www.ustream.tv to webcast our public meetings and events so everyone can stay informed and enjoy our meetings from anywhere.

GO to the JRA TV tab to watch.  You can also comment and ask questions from the comforts of your home.

JRA September 2011 meeting minutes

Follow this link to the preliminary meeting minutes from our September meeting.  The minutes will be up for review and approval at Thursday’s meeting.

JRA Annual General Meeting

Win Big with Project Neutral

The Next Frontier

Cat seeking new home

Santa in the Junction

JRA Annual General Meeting this Thursday, November 10

Your next JRA Meeting will be on Thursday, November 10, at 7 pm.

The meeting is at the West Toronto Baptist Church, 3049 Dundas Street West.  Come out, meet your neighbours and help shape the Junction by getting involved.

Community Presentation – Project Neutral – Karen Nasmith, Update on this exciting project

Feature Presentation - Ward 13 Councillor Sarah Doucette, City Budget and Service Review

Win Big with Project Neutral in The Junction!

Message from Jonathan, Project Neutral,

“Project Neutral in partnership with Green 13 has launched a second contest for households in The Junction that take our survey on energy use.* There is over $1000 in cash and prizes to be won! Complete the survey by December 10th to learn how to save energy – and win big!

Complete our survey online or download and print a PDF version at ProjectNeutral.org. Need some help? Drop by the Junction Fromagerie (3042 Dundas Street West) from 1-4 PM on any Saturday until December 10 to have a complimentary coffee and let us give you a hand. You can also contact our coordinator Jonathan at [email protected] or 647-799-4009.
*To be eligible to win, your household must fall within our catchment area. The boundaries of the area are Runnymede Rd., Annette St., and Clendenan Ave. The northern boundary is Dundas St. W. from Clendenan to Gilmour, and Maria St. from Gilmour to Runnymede.”

Green 13 hosts -The Next Frontier: Engineering the Golden Age of Green – Monday, November 14

Message from Green 13,
“This one-hour documentary takes us around the world to communities that have taken initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint. By implementing innovative ideas such as solar, wind, geothermal, using water to provide power, and capturing carbon dioxide emissions to provide clean renewable energy, they demonstrate how to save the consumer money while building a sustainable environment. The future is now. These are steps toward carbon neutrality.
Free / PWYC screening and discussion.
Hosted by Green 13 and sponsored by the Annette Branch Library.

Monday, November 14, 6:30 pm – Annette Library”

Molly looking for a new home

Local Burmese cat, Molly, is looking for new home!  Molly is 7 years old, 8lbs., no shedding and no front claws.  Her currently family is having allergy issues, so this dog-and-family-friendly feline is seeking a new family.

Please email [email protected] if you are interested is having Molly in your home.

Santa in the Junction, Saturday November 26

Saturday November 26, 2011 10:00a.m – 4:00p.m. 14 Live Performance Windows featuring 100 young dancers from the Creative Children’s Dance Centre; Wendall Ferguson’s Country Guitar Carolls; Visits with Santa; Hot Roasted Chestnuts; Strolling Carollers; The Junction Children’s Choir; The Acts of Sweetness Cookie Truck; A 30′x80′ ball hockey rink; Santa’s Workshop; Mrs Santa’s Story Time and a whole lot more

The West Toronto Diamond Grade Separation Project is an important rail infrastructure project that will
eliminate a major bottleneck at the most heavily used rail crossing in Canada. When completed, GO trains on
the Georgetown line will pass below CP freight lines.This will improve service reliability, reduce noise, improve
safety, and allow for future service improvements to reduce congestion in the northwest of Toronto.

Overnight Work and Road Closure Extension

Weekend Work Over the Coming Weeks

What we are doing

The GO track will be moved slightly to the west
(see map) to accommodate the next phase of
construction. The diversion work will start Friday,
October 28 at 7 p.m. until Monday, October 31
at 4 a.m. in time for the rush hour service.

Pile validation and temporary shoring and span
installation work will be done during the weekend
daytime hours.
We are planning to work the following weekends:
November 5-6; 12-13; and 19-20. Work is scheduled
to begin at 7 a.m. and end at 11 p.m.

How this will affect you

Minimal noise due to overnight track diversion work confined to the area between Dupont St. and Cariboo Ave.
There will be some noise and vibration with temporary shoring installation and pile validation work over the three
November weekends.
Please visit gotransit.com/gts or call Kelly at 416-604-9582 for further information.

Rail crossing at Old Weston Road and Junction Road to Remain Closed

The rail crossing at Old Weston and Junction Roads will not reopen on November 15 as planned.
Due to unforeseen difficulties with construction, we regret that the rail crossing will remain closed. We will let you
know when the rail crossing will be opened as soon as we can.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your continued patience.

For more information, please contact Kelly at 416-604-9582
or e-mail [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns

please follow this link to the poster

Georgetown rail project WTD October update_FINAL

Monday, November 14, 2011     6:30 pm
Annette Branch Library
145 Annette St.
This one-hour documentary takes us around the world to communities that have taken initiatives to reduce their carbon foot print. By implementing innovative ideas such as solar, wind, geothermal, using water to provide power, and capturing carbon dioxide emissions to provide clean renewable energy, they demonstrate how to save the consumer money while building a sustainable environment. The future is now. These are steps toward carbon neutrality.
Free / PWYC screening and discussion.
Hosted by Green 13 and sponsored by the Annette Branch Library.