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The Observer honours Ron Rock

Posted on 15 December 2009 by Matthew Alleyne

Ron Rock is the executive director of the East Scarborough Boys and Girls Club (ESBGC).  He has worked for many years as a community development organizer, social worker, family counsellor and a young offender court placement worker.

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The Observer honours Maureen Henry

Posted on 15 December 2009 by Matthew Alleyne

Scarborough resident Maureen Henry has worked for the Canadian Red Cross for 12 years and during her time at the Scarborough Drop-In Centre, she has worked tirelessly to help those in the community she loves. Continue Reading

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Why should people in Scarborough care about hockey?

Posted on 15 December 2009 by Matthew Alleyne

Parents of players in the Scarborough Hockey Association are fighting for the survival of a league that has a dwindling number of new players.

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The dangers of being a pedestrian in Toronto

Posted on 26 November 2009 by Matthew Alleyne

Toronto Police has released a list of the 10 most dangerous intersections in Toronto with pedestrians involved in collisions. Scarborough made the list with two locations: Birchmount Road/ Sheppard Avenue East and McCowan Road/ Sheppard Avenue East. Continue Reading

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Toronto Zoo plays the name game

Posted on 19 November 2009 by Matthew Alleyne

After two months, and 11,000 votes, the Toronto Zoo has a name for their new baby gorilla.

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Lest we forget the sacrifce of our heroes

Posted on 05 November 2009 by Matthew Alleyne

At this time of year, you can find them on the lapels of many Canadians. The poppy since 1921 has served as a symbol of remembrance, honouring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.

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Leafs fan still ‘bleeds blue’ after waiting 44 years for season tickets

Posted on 28 October 2009 by Matthew Alleyne

Imagine being a Toronto Maple Leafs fan and dreaming of having season tickets for years, then one day you get a letter reminding you that you’re on the coveted waiting list. For many, it would be cause for celebrating, but for Jacqui Banner, it was like having her dream slightly out of reach.

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Malvern Lightning U-16 Boys look on the seaon with pride

Posted on 28 October 2009 by Matthew Alleyne

You would think coming in third in the league would be a disappointment, but the 18 members of the under-16 Malvern Lightning soccer squad feel like champions. Continue Reading

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Rocket fuel cause of Scarborough evacuation

Posted on 25 September 2009 by Matthew Alleyne

The evacuation of 50,000 Scarborough residents and businesses on Sept. 14 turned out to be the result of a modification that 27-year-old Shaun Morris made to his red Chevrolet Astro van. No bomb was found.

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43 Division’s 4th Annual Open House and Community Picnic

Posted on 27 April 2009 by Matthew Alleyne

Local police are reaching out to the community with their fourth annual open house and community picnic.

The Community Police Liaison Committee will host the event on May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 43 Division, located at 4331 Lawrence Ave., east of Morningside Avenue.

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