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Friday, June 4, 2010

June 7th Waterfront Meeting

Please find below the media release for a June 7 meeting on the waterfront.  
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Release:

For immediate release
May 28, 2010
FIXING THE WATERFRONT NOW!

TORONTO (June 7, 2010) – The Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association and the
York Quay Neighbourhood Association are holding a forum to discuss:

Pollution! Noise! Traffic!
Will Toronto’s Waterfront Survive this Crisis?

Representatives from waterfront boards, community organizations and Toronto Island
will join:

- Councillor Adam Vaughan
- Tom Davidson (Councillor McConnell’s office)
- MPP Rosario Marchese
- MP Olivia Chow

...for a lively and constructive evening of questions & answers... problems and solutions

WHEN: Monday June 7, 2010 - 7pm
WHERE: Harbourfront Community Centre
627 Queens Quay West (at Bathurst)

The Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Association (bqna.org) works to improve the quality of
individual and community life in the Bathurst Quay neighbourhood through the advocacy of
services, programs, community issues, and the maintenance of a representative democratic
community organization.

The York Quay Neighbourhood Association (yqna.ca) works to protect and improve the
neighbourhood's unique waterfront character by providing leadership that advocates for the
residents. The YQNA also provides a forum for giving and exchanging information, identifies
and responds to issues affecting the neighbourhood, and supports efforts for a safe, clean, green,
accessible, and sustainable environment.

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For more info contact: Tony Makepeace (BQNA) 416-260-5385
or James Russell (YQNA) 416-575-4894

Canada Day Celebrations with Olivia Chow

Hi everyone,
Olivia Chow is hosting an event in Trinity Bellwoods on July 1 to celebrate Canada Day - if you'd like to attend or volunteer, details are below.
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Come celebrate Canada Day with us! Share the joy of being Canadian with your friends and neighbours this Canada Day!

Come to MP Olivia Chow's Canada Day celebration in Trinity Bellwoods Park:
- Free hot dogs!
- Live music!
- Arts and crafts!
- Games for the whole family!

PLUS
- Free treats for all our canine constituents!
- Cutest dog competition!

Date: Thursday, July 1, 2010
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Location: Trinity Bellwoods Park (SW corner of Queen Street W and Gore Vale
Avenue)

We welcome volunteers to help out with this event. Contact Susan at 416-533-2710 or e-mail chowo1a@parl.gc.ca.

See you at the park!