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Leslieville bids farewell to Bertmount Avenue Dollhouse
By Deborah McNorgan
THE SIXTH annual Run Myles Ahead event will bring together runners and walkers of all ages on Sunday, Oct. 6, to promote child and youth mental health, and help prevent suicide. The five-kilometre run will start at 10 a.m. at the Leuty Boathouse at the foot of Leuty Avenue, near the Boardwalk, and head west to Ashbridges Bay. Leslie Kulperger founded Myles Ahead, Advancing Child & Youth Mental Health, in memory of her son, Myles, an artistic child, keen runner and devoted animal lover who died by suicide six years ago at the age of 11. Suicide is the leading healthrelated cause of death for youth in Canada. Kulperger established Myles Ahead in response to the challenges she faced when trying to get help for her child. “We are dedicated to working Continued on Page 10
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Bradley Sutherland, the new owner of the home known as The Leslieville Dollhouse on Bertmount Avenue, stands outside the house on Sunday during a charity event to say farewell to the doll and toy decorations. For some 20 years, former owner Shirley Sumaisar had been decorating the front of the house and yard with toys and dolls. Sunday’s event allowed area residents to say goodbye to the decoration while also being able to buy what they liked from the collection in support of the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Change the Game campaign which helps young people reach their potential by breaking down systemic barriers.
Shahaddah Jack set to become city’s first Youth Poet Laureate EAST TORONTO’S Shahaddah Jack is set to become the City of Toronto’s first Youth Poet Laureate. Jack, who was named the BGC Canada (Boys and Girls Club of Canada) National Youth of the Year in 2022 for her work with the club in the Eastview community, is expected to be officially appointed to the position at Toronto Council’s October meeting. The groundbreaking role of Youth Poet Laureate will see the 20-year-old Jack take on the role of literary ambassador for Toronto’s youth, empowering young voices through poetry and spoken word,
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East Toronto’s Shahaddah Jack, 20, is set to become Toronto’s first Youth Poet Laureate. said a city news release. Jack’s term as Youth Poet Laureate willbegin on Oct. 15 of this year and run through until Dec. 31, 2026. The Youth Poet Laureate Pro-
gram was launched in November 2023 at the recommendation of the Toronto Youth Cabinet (TYC) to mark its 25th anniversary, said the city’s news release. The Program aims to uplift young writers and foster greater involvement of youth in literary arts, encouraging them to share their stories and perspectives. A bilingual spoken word poet, performer and human rights activist from Tkaronto, Jack is making waves with her impactful work and is known for addressing human rights, the Black experience and Continued on Page 10
Night Light Walk to raise funds for Nellie’s shelter By Alan Shackleton
NELLIE’S SHELTER in East Toronto is one of the organizations being supported by the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation Night Light Walk in the Beach this month. The three-kilometre fundraising walk is slated for the night of Thursday, Oct. 24, in Kew Gardens. Local residents are invited to take part in the walk to raise funds for Nellie’s shelter and Red Door Family Shelter, both of which are located in East Toronto. Hosted by Royal LePage Estate Realty in the Beach, the Kew Gardens walk will also raise aware-
ness about the issue of family and gender-based violence. Participants are asked to gather in Kew Gardens (2075 Queen St. E.) at 6:15 p.m. for opening ceremonies and the Night Light Walk through the neighbourhood will be begin at 7 p.m. Those wishing to take part can find more information on registering, volunteering or making a donation by going online to www. nightlightwalk.ca and clicking on Toronto. Chris Dunlop, Broker of Record and Owner of Royal LePage Estate Realty, said it’s important to raise awareness about the issue of intiContinued on Page 17