SCRO Monthly Update

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE:


Last call for nominations for the Scarborough Walk of Fame! Nominations close on October 15.


Greetings fellow Scarborough residents. Nominations are now coming in quickly for the next Scarborough Walk of Fame Celebration Day, taking place

at Scarborough Town Centre on April 10, 2024.

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MPP Doly Begum Update


Dear Neighbour,


I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and enjoying the last few days of

summer.


Over the past weeks and months, our office has been hearing from local

Scarborough Southwest community members who oppose the Government's disastrous

and dishonest decision to pave over the Greenbelt for development. It is clear that this

Government has betrayed public trust by putting our protected farmlands up for sale to

ultra-wealthy and well-connected developers.


In this newsletter, you will find the recent updates of the Integrity Commissioners report

on the Greenbelt plan, my statement on the permanent closure of the Scarborough RT,

information about our community garden awards, community opportunities, and

highlights of recent community events.


As always, please do not hesitate to write back to us with your questions, concerns, or

issues. My team and I will continue to keep the Scarborough Southwest community

informed!


Yours Truly, Serving You,


Doly Begum

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This fall a trip to your Toronto Zoo could be just what the doctor ordered!


We are pleased to announce healthcare professionals can now prescribe a trip to your Zoo to improve mental and physical health, thanks to a new collaboration with PaRx, Canada’s national nature prescription program.

Full Zoo Update Here
Full Scarborough Centre for Healthy Living Schedule Here
Ageism has become an epidemic in Canada and it is having an extremely debilitating effect on the mental and physical health of older adults.


Full Report Here

Education is key to unlocking opportunities and building a better future. 


At AKF, we work to equip children with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values to build a better future and contribute to society. Working alongside teachers, students, parents, communities, and our partners, we focus on increasing access to quality learning opportunities for students; supporting teachers and educators to be engaged leaders in education reform; and enhancing more transformative, equitable, and inclusive education systems for all.

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Scarborough Walk of Fame Digital Display at Scarborough Town CentreClick Here to View 

Canadian parents can expect child benefit payments to hit their accounts on Wednesday, September 20.

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Minimum Wage in Ontario increasing !

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Toronto just had the longest streak of warm weather

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Ontario to get early blast of cold weather according to 2023 Fall forecast

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WERE YOU ONE OF THE 1.604M PEOPLE THAT WENT TO THE CNE THIS YEAR?

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40 Essential hiking trails and parks in Toronto

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FALL DISCOVERY WALKS:  ALL WALKS ARE ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 28, 2023 FROM 1 TO 3PM  


 

The Scarborough Junction Community with the help of a Park People Ravine Grant are pleased to present the Fall Discovery Walks,    

Join us of a day of hiking and learning about the animals, plants, history, geography and connections on Saturday October 28, 2023 from 1:00 - 3:00pm.

We will be offering a variety of hikes for all ages and hiking levels including:

Kid's Scavenger Hunt Hike - 400m (30min.)

Bomb Girls Historical Hike - 2 km (1 – 1.5 hours)

Tree Identification Hike - 3 km (1 hour)

Animal Tracking Hike - 4 km (1.5 hours)

Meadoway Hike - 8 km (2 hours)

Rouge National Urban Park Hike 19.1 km (5 hours)

This is a family friendly event for all ages and abilities. There is a hike for every level of hiker from beginner to advanced.

For more information go to: https://www.scarboroughjunction.org/2023/10/hike-st-clair-ravine-park.html

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/3564278330472204?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22group%22%7D]%7D


The 25 most iconic neon signs in Toronto

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Francesca Italian Bakery, with its bright red sign and cream coloured facade, is hard to miss. Though the large, boxy building cuts an imposing figure, the sweet smells and cheerful conversation that trickle through its doors make it anything but intimidating.

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The Prague Restaurant in Scarborough serves up Czech cuisine in an elegant outdoor setting.

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Makkalchon is a Korean restaurant in Scarborough that only uses organic ingredients in its bulgogi, pork bone soup, and bibimbap. The restaurant is particularly known for its vegetable wraps.

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Four of the nine best Indian restaurants in Toronto are in Scarborough, why are we not surprised?  We know Scarborough has the best and biggest variety of restaurants in the GTA.  As one of The Lunch Ladies I can attest to how fabulous the food is at each one of them. Try them yourself and see what I mean  

Saravanaa Bhavan
Nilgiris
Anjappar Chettinad
Shaaz Indian Cuisine

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The best falafel in Scarborough

Ibrahim Pizza & BBQ
Ghadir Meat
Sumaq Iraqi Charcoal Grill

Bendale Restaurant, with its vintage allure and emerald clad-doors lined with bright-yellow trimmings, is nestled at the intersection of Ben Stanton Blvd. and Lawrence Ave. East. It's been open since the 1960s.

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SCARBOROUGH IS HOME TO THE BEST HAKKA RESTAURANTS IN TORONTO



Federick
Hakka Legend
Spicy Dragon
China Cottage
Dim Sum
The Perfect Chinese Restaurant 


Oishiii Sweets is the brainchild of Tiffany Li, a Markham-based pastry chef and cake designer with a passion for all things cute.

Oishiii Sweets

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