The 2009 Saul Hayes Human Rights Award



Prime Minister Stephen Harper received The Saul Hayes Human Rights Award from the Canadian Jewish Congress at the Beth Emeth Bais Yehuda Synagogue during the 29th Plenary Assembly. Harper is the first ever Prime Minister to receive the award. The CJC celebrated its 90th anniversary in conjunction with the event.

The Roots of Youth Violence - Dr. Alvin Curling


The Roots of Youth Violence review discussion. Dr. Alvin Curling, presented his findings at the North York Civic Centre.
March 07, 2009

Toronto Protest Opposing Israeli Strikes Against Palestinians in Gaza Strip.
January 10, 2009

Green Party @ Hockey Hall of Fame

The Green Party of Canada held a campaign event at the Hockey Hall of Fame for supporters to welcome and meet party leader Elizabeth May. Although May was over 3 hours late, due to a delayed train, supporters managed to stick around to greet her when she eventually arrived.

NDP Child Care Announcement



NDP Leader Jack Layton was at the East End Children's Centre, a drop in day care facility in Toronto, where he announced the NDP's multi-billion dollar child care plan. The announcement was part of a campaign stop for the upcoming federal election.

New Playground



Lord Dufferin Public School Playground Dedication put on by the Million Dollar Round Table Foundation and Kids Around The World.

The Toronto Board of Trade - 120th Annual Dinner

(above) Cirque Du Soleil
(below) Electric Violinist, Dr. Draw


(above) Betty Carr, Vice President & Publisher, Toronto Region, Metroland Media Group, and Chair of the Board of Directors of The Toronto Board of Trade.
(below) City of Toronto Mayor, David Miller, Rana Florida, and the evenings keynote speaker, and author of The Rise of the Creative Class, Richard Florida


(above) President & CEO of The Toronto Board of Trade, Carol Wilding
(below) Keynote speaker, Richard Florida

Stéphane Dion at the Learning Enrichment Foundation
November 09, 2007
Liberal Leader Stéphane Dion announced the Liberal strategy on poverty in Canada at the Learning Enrichment Foundation. He introduced the 30/50 plan which aims to reduce the number of Canadians living below the poverty line by at least 30 per cent and reduce the number of children living in poverty by at least 50 per cent over five years.

7th Annual, Township of Scugog Golf Tournament
September 13, 2007

The 7th annual fundraising golf tournament hosted by the Township of Scugog took place at the Oakridge Golf Club Thursday, Sept. 13. Many public figures and members from the community participated in this 'shot-gun start' tournament raising money for various youth initiatives within the community. Former mayor Doug Moffatt, former regional councillor Ken Gadsden and Port Perry resident Neil Simpson watch as Margo Gadsden takes her approach shot off of the fairway on the 10th hole.

Drugs, Gangs and Guns

Community Safety and Correctional Services minister, Monte Kwinter announced increased funding to police services for targeting guns and gangs. The announcment was made at the Ajax-Pickering Community Police Office.

Community meeting with 42 Division Police
February 28, 2007


SCARBOROUGH - Community meeting with 42 Division Police and Metro Toronto Police Chief, Bill Blair @ Stephen Leacock Collegiate. The public was invited to come and voice their community concerns and questions directly to the Chief of Police. (above) Bill Blair addresses the audience. (below) Due to a microphone malfunction, it became a more relaxed meeting, when the panel including the chief sat on the edge of the stage to speak with the audience.

GTAAH Mayors Meeting

Durham Region regional chair, Roger Anderson listens to the mayors speak during the Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton mayors meeting at the Durham Region council chambers.

Toronto Public Library: Malvern Branch - Medicare Works
December 05, 2006


Round table discussion on the state of health care in Ontario and the local community, headed by panelists (L-R) Natalie Mehra (Director, Ontario Health Coalition), Hilda Swirsky (Registered Nurses Association of Ontario) and Paul Moiste (National President of C.U.P.E.).

Toronto Municipal Elections - Ward 41
November 13, 2006

Long time community volunteer Chin Lee won the Scarborough-Rough River, Ward 41 seat beating out 9 other candidates. The newly elected councilor gets hugged by supporters as he enters the Boston Steakhouse in Scarborough.

Peacful Rally in memory of Omar Wellington
September 09, 2006

17-year old Omar Wellington was brutally beaten, stabbed, stripped and left to die in Flemington Park on July 17th 2006. There were many witnesses to the event, yet none had come through with any help. A peacful rally took place on September 9th at Don Mills and St. Denis where marchers walked through the neighborhood where Omar was beaten, urging residents to stand up for the community, stand against violence, and come forward with information regarding Omar's death. The march ended at Flemington Park, at the spot where Omar's body was discovered.

Omar's mother, Joy Wellington (centre), is flanked by organizers of the rally Patricia Moore (L), and Vicki Williams (R).




The rally gathered in front of the housing complex where Omar was beaten.

Amon Beckles, who was murdered in Toronto on November 18th, 2005 while attending a funeral for his best friend, has his photo held up by his younger brother at the site where Omar's body was found in Flemington Park. There were also many witnesses in Amon's murder, yet none have come forward.

Riverdale residents voice concern over pipeline.
September 06, 2006

Putting together lawn signs.

Enbridge representative tries to convince local area residents that the pipeline and power plant are safe, over map of proposed site.

EAST YORK/RIVERDALE - Concerned local citizens came to the Matty Eckler Community Centre to voice their concerns at an open-house put on by Enbridge Gas Distribution Incorporated, regarding the plans by Enbridge to build a gas pipeline through lower Riverdale to supply the proposed Portland Power Plant with natural gas. Concerned parties argue that the power plant would emit 1.7 million tons of greenhouses gases into the atmosphere, causing severe respiratory problems to nearby citizens as well as to all Torontonians.