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Newsletter ‘It’s
Better in November 2007 Editor: Judi Codd
416-225-5162 email: jcodd@yorku.ca |
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HOME
SECURITY FORUM
Thursday,
November 22, 2007
7:30 to 9:00pm
Learn What Can You Do To Increase
Your Home Security
Highlights
· Crime Prevention
Association of Toronto (CPAT) will share with us method of protecting your
family and property.
· 33 Division – Toronto
Police Community Liaison Service will provide security tips.
· Experts in the
field of home security will be speaking.
Meet your neighbours
Light Refreshments will be served.
Your Membership Dues at Work
We have begun our annual
membership drive – and ask you to send
in your membership application. For a small yearly fee of $20 we are able to
provide: regular newsletters; representation on your behalf to the city of
Top 3 Reasons to be a member of
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You want a safe community.
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You support the need for regular communication
between residents and various levels of government.
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You want to live in a community that communicates
with itself!!
See the back of newsletter for information on how to join!
Winter Is Coming
Winter is just
around the corner and it is time to have your heating system serviced.
This annual maintenance
is really important and should not be neglected. It makes sure your furnace or
boiler is working to
its best efficiency
and not wasting money in higher operating costs. It will also highlight any
repairs that may be necessary
and allows them to be
undertaken when there is time to think, rather than be pushed into a repair
because it is freezing
outside and you have
‘no heat’.
If you are thinking of
purchasing a new system, there is no better time. With the Government Rebates,
Ontario Power Authority Rebates and Manufacturers offers you can, in some
cases, get over 25% back, of the cost of your system. Think High Efficiency and
really reduce energy usage whilst continuing with great comfort levels.
Water Efficient Toilet
Rebate
-residents can get $75.00 for replacing their old toilets with
City-approved water efficient ones
-place old toilets at curb on your regular garbage day (44 lbs each
piece maximum)
-you must separate the tank, due to union labour
rules limiting weight to 44 lbs, but the City Garbage-Recycling Calendar
does not spell this out, - the city will not pick the toilet up in one
piece! You can get the application form at:
http://www.toronto.ca/watereff/flush/index.htm
or call 416-392-7000
Here a Sign –
There a Sign – Everywhere a Sign - Sign
Village
residents have complained about companies putting up temporary signs (usually small
plastic signs on a wire frame) to advertise roofing, window cleaning, painting,
etc. These are usually illegal – to report these signs please contact Toronto
Municipal Enforcement at 416-395-7011; Fax: 416-395-7056; E-mail: mlsnorthyork@toronto.ca Or call your councilor at 416-395-6413
Special Collection - metal “white goods"
Collection of “white goods” (refrigerators, washing machines, stoves,
dishwashers, etc.) must be scheduled by calling Customer Service at
416-338-2010. Designated City vehicles collect this material. DO NOT leave them
at the curb and hope they will get picked up.
And
remember – For safety’s sake: remove the
DOORS of appliances prior to leaving them outside - .
Smoke Alarms
Reminder of the Provincial Law on
smoke alarm locations in homes Effective March 1, 2006, it is the law for all
family, semi-detached and
town homes, whether owner-occupied or rented.
This law is to reduce the number of
preventable fire-related injuries and fatalities http://www.ofm.gov.on.ca.
It is a good idea to vacuum them on a
regular basis to get rid of dust and spider webs and also test them regularly
and change the batteries every 6
months.
Speed Kills
New
provincial legislation allows for fines of up $10,000 for street racers and aggressive drivers, including
those who drive 50 km/h or more over the posted speed limit - police are also
able to immediately suspend the driver’s licence and impound the vehicle for
seven days. Since this law has been passed hundreds of cars have been impounded
– many for speeding in local
A Touch Of History
We are blessed with a beautiful asset East Don Parklands. A stroll
along the route allows you to follow gravel paths that run beside the
A long-term naturalization program has been undertaken here,
including rehabilitation of a sedge-marsh that seeks to achieve enhanced fish
habitat and healthy plant communities. The area contains nationally and
provincially rare plant species including Rough-leafed Goldenrod. Community
partners along with the city have helped to develop this amazing ravine –
planting native species, acquiring signage and seating and improving
accessibility. Work along the entire
length of the Don has led to renewal of animal and fish life. Salmon have been made their way up from the
lake and can be regularly seen. Fox, deer, beaver, and various amphibians are
also frequently spotted
Interested
in learning more about the history of
To order your copy contact: Bayview Village Association c/o
Doug Webster,
Blast
From the Past
Have you seen this ‘thing’ before? It sits
atop a very high pole in
Who owns it? While
it sits on city property - No one appears to claim ownership of these or any
other of the handful of surviving sirens. Call the City of
Our siren origins
were in the late 1950’s when
An
online database offers pictures and some information on remaining sirens
throughout North America,
Bayview Village
Membership Application 2007-2008
Membership
is open to all residents of
Membership is just $20.00 /year. Additional
contributions are very much appreciated.
To Join fill out form, enclose cheque for
total amount, and either mail, or drop-off at one of the addresses listed
below. Make Cheques payable to “Bayview Village Association”, OR use our secure website (www.bayviewvillage.org )
NEW!!!! JOIN ON-LINE.
All you need is a credit card.
Go to www.bayviewvillage.org Follow the links to join or renew by
using PayPal™ secure service.
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