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