Members Meeting on Hold due to Pandemic

Garbage Chute Closure

Dear members please be advised that the garbage chute located at the South side of the building is currently closed. No garbage should be deposited here.

Members are also required to sort out their garbage (recycling, organic, etc..) for help on knowing what goes where visit https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/recycling-organics-garbage/waste-wizard/

Examples of items that shouldn't go in the green bin are...
- Styrofoam
- Medical waste
- Pieces of wood

- Hot drink cups and sleeves 

On LED Lighting

You can help reduce the co-op's hydro bill by purchasing LED lamps. The LED lights are often on sale prior to Christmas. Decorative lighting for your seasonal displays should use LED lighting. Printed here are some advantages to LED lighting.

LED LAMPS ARE ENERGY EFFICIENT - LED lamps produce higher lumen's per watt, generate minimal heat and can be up to 85% more efficient than traditional light sources. With traditional light sources, so much of the light energy produced is lost to heat.

LED LAMPS ARE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY – LED lights contain no mercury or lead and are completely RoHS compliant. They also provide a cool light that is free of any harmful UV emissions and consequently minimizes any discolouration or fading. LED lamps make it easy for you to do your part in creating a safer environment.

LED LAMPS HAVE A LONG SERVICE LIFE – The long service life of LED lamps translates into fewer lamp replacements and increased efficiencies. Some LEDs are projected to produce a service life of 35 000 to 50 000 hours, perfect for hard-to-reach places.

LED LAMPS ARE DURABLE – Because LED lamps do not contain a filament, there is no threat of damage due to shock or vibration.

LED LAMPS PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT COST SAVINGS – When looking at the total cost of ownership it is important to factor in more than just the initial cost of the lamp. Re lamping costs, labour costs, energy costs and material waste are but a few of the factors that need to be considered in the evaluation.

By purchasing LED lighting we help the environment by reducing the total energy consumed. 

                       

Improving Curb Appeal

   Views of the new landscaping

Winner of Co-op Garden of Distinction: 2018; 2019 Contest was entered

For a third year in a row, Ann Marie Hill Housing Co-operative has been awarded a Garden of Distinction award by CHFT. Check out some of the pictures.

     

 

              

     

       

                                             

                                                     

Ontario Co-operative Young Leaders Program
There are exciting events happening for young people in Ontario Co-operatives. One needs to contact the Co-operative Young Leaders program of ON Co-op. The website is: www.coop/cyl. 

Co-op By-Law revisions: New Ontario Law

 On January 28, 2015 the members had a meeting to discuss and approve a new occupancy by-law. The new by-law 10 is now in force and by-law 6 is deleted.

Update on Traffic Calming Petition

The petition signed way back in 2012 was rejected by city hall. 

Watch this small presentation on the impact on subsidy after the end of the operating agreements

Subsidies in the Post Operating Agreement World from CHFT

Read this article from the CHFT about what co-ops want after the end of their operating agreements

What Co-ops Want

Read the Hill Times Article about Co-ops below

Download Hill Times Article

The Globe and Mail Co-op Article

The Globe and Mail published a special report called “The Power of Co-operatives” in their May 15 issue.
The eight-page spread features a variety of stories about the International Year, international development, emerging co-op sectors and co-operative values and benefits. A variety of co-op sectors were profiled, including agriculture, finance (credit unions), and housing.

The special report was co-sponsored by the Canadian Co-operative Association and the International Summit of Cooperatives and funded by advertising from The Co-operators, Credit Union Central of Canada, Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada, Desjardins and Agropur.

The article can be read or downloaded below

Globe and Mail Co-op Article - Full view

Galloway Road Traffic Calming Petition

A serious injury occurred on Galloway Road in December due to excessive speed. Right now, the speed limit is 50 KPH. Thanks to all the members and neighbours who signed the petition (114 signatures).
The petition is addressed to the mayor and city council and the request is for speed bumps on Galloway Road as well as a speed limit of 30 KPH. Our local councillor, Mr Paul Ainslie met with our Co-op Manager, as well as with Wanda who had been injured in a Galloway Road accident. The petition was handed over to Mr Ainslie during this meeting at the Scarborough Civic Centre on March 25, 2012.

YMCA Youth Leader Corps Program

The YMCA is offering a free program for everyone in grades 9-12. The program is Tuesdays
from 4 until 6 PM.
For more information call 416-786-7755 or e-mail jodi.tingling@ymcagta.org
Don't miss an opportunity for leadership training!

Canada Learning Bond: "Free Money" for low income earners

Canada Learning Bond   
                                                                                                                            Free Money for Low Income Earners $$$! - The amount of free federal dollars left behind because nobody knows about the Canada Learning Bond (see link above) for low income families is far too high. Across Canada there are 405,000 eligible families that don't apply for the free money.  In Toronto 78,000 families with incomes under $41,000 a year and children born after '04 who could take advantage of the $2000 for their child'd education.  For more information on how you can apply for the free money please click the link and read the info. 

What's in your blue bin?

Putting the right items in your blue bin helps recyclables get a second life.

Do NOT put these items into your blue bin: Caulking tubes, plant trays/pots, clear egg cartons, clear fruit/vegetable containers, take-out food containers (most), plastic over-wrap and bags used for flyers, dry-cleaning, milk & potato chips. These are all items to be put into your garbage bin.

Do NOT put these items in your blue bin: Batteries, oil, medicines, propane tanks, cylinders, fluorescent light bulbs and tubes. These are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and need to be taken to a proper drop off for disposal.

Storefront on Lawrence Ave

The East Scarborough Storefront has undergone some more major construction.  The Storefront is now back at it's usual location (4040 Lawrence Ave East). Check out the storefront for income taxes clinics for low income people. You can inquire about participating in their community garden plots.

East Scarborough Storefront supports people and builds community through the power of collaboration

Provincial Member of Parliament

For assistance in ODSP and other provincial government matters contact our MPP:

Mitzie Hunter:   http://http://www.mitziehunter.onmpp.ca/mHome

East Scarborough Storefront

Come by the East Scarborough Storefront today!

The Storefront is open and available to anybody and everybody 7 days a week, located at 4040 Lawerence Ave E. The Storefront is a community based program that offers resources and opportunities for anyone looking to use them, it doesn't matter if your a child, adult or senior the Storefront is there for you! There are a wide range of services available covering all your possible needs. Youth Services, Finance, Safety, Housing, Youth Employment, Employment, Health Services, Senior Services, Education, Recreation and More.
The Storefront offers access to: Computers, Internet, Fax, Television and Phones.  If you are one of those looking to make a positive change to your community by contributing personally the Storefront is the right place for you. You can simply volunteer, get support to run your own programs, have input into key community issues, opportunities to become a leader and more! Remember the Storefront welcomes all and is available at your leisure anytime you need it.