The legacy of local hockey coach and community builder Bob Acton was out in full force over the weekend, with well over 100 people gathering to celebrate the man and the park now in his name. Earlier this year, city council voted to name the park on William Hancox Avenue, steps away from Ted Reeve […]
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Beachers voice their support for Bob Acton Park
Bob Acton Park is one step closer to becoming a reality following a unanimous vote of support by the Toronto East York Community Council yesterday. A request was put forward last year to name the park on William Hancox Avenue in the Upper Beach Bob Acton Park, in memory of the man who contributed much […]
Park renaming could honour Acton
Beloved Beach coach Bob Acton, who passed away nearly six months ago from ALS, could soon have an Upper Beach park named in his memory. Toronto East York and Community Council will consider a request to change the name of William Hancox Parkette on William Hancox Avenue to Bob Acton Park, named in memory of […]
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Community Centre 55 is hosting its annual Silent Auction fundraiser on Friday, March 27. A selection of products and services donated by community residents and businesses will be auctioned between 6 and 8 p.m. For more information, or to find out how to donate, call Justice or Cameron at 416-691-1113. ● The centre will hold […]