The City Centre Mirror

"A school should be a place where a kid can go and feel at home," Det. Larry Straver, co-ordinator of Toronto Crime Stoppers, said in a news release. "We want students to realize we understand what they're going through, that we've been there and show them that there are options available to them that can help make their school environment a safer place for everyone."

There are three ways to send anonymous tips to Crime Stoppers: by talking (call 416-222-TIPS), by typing (online at www.222tips.com) and by texting (text TIP312 and your message to CRIMES (274637).

It is the first electric utility in Canada to offer its own on-site CFL recycling program. As part of its conservation efforts, Toronto Hydro has been encouraging customers to switch to the energy-efficient bulbs. They do, however, contain a small amount of mercury that can be harmful to the environment if not disposed of properly. By retiring old bulbs to a dedicated Toronto Hydro CFL recycling program location, the utility will ensure 98 per cent of each bulb is recycled, diverting waste and hazardous materials from landfills.

The components of the used CFL bulbs, including glass, aluminium and brass, will be separated and recycled. Toronto Hydro will use pollution protection technologies to ensure the mercury vapour and phosphor powder in each bulb stays out of landfills.

Switching from traditional incandescent light bulbs to CFLs is a simple step people can take to become more energy efficient as they save up to 75 per cent in electricity consumption costs and last up to five years.

CFL recycling program drop-off locations are in the main lobby of Toronto Hydro's locations at 14 Carlton St. and 5800 Yonge St. They are open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the future, the program could be expanded to additional locations in the city.

Visit www.torontohydro.com/cflrecycling for details about the CFL recycling program.

During their search, which took place Monday, Aug. 25, 51 Division's street crime unit seized a loaded Browning 9-mm semi-automatic handgun, a quantity of crack cocaine, a drug scale and a quantity of cash.

Nixon Nirmalendran is wanted for storing and displaying a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized, possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition, possession of a firearm obtained by the commission of an offence, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of the proceeds of crime and failing to comply with recognizance.

Police say he is considered armed and dangerous.

Nirmalendran is described as brown, five-feet-seven-inches tall, 140 lbs. with short brown hair.

Anyone with information should call 416-808-5100 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477) or www.222tips.com

The trendy neighbourhood is open for buisness on Sept. 1. Local establishments welcoming customers include: the Candle Emporium; La Casa del Habano; Constrasta Belts and Designs; Designs by Naomi; Gabbana Boutique; The Guild Shop; Finn Boutique; Nanni Belts and Designs; Science City; and Swimsuit Essentials.

"Not everyone will be going away for the long weekend," said Briar de Lange, general manager of the Bloor-Yorkville BIA in a release. "For those who are in Toronto, Bloor-Yorkville proudly offers a variety of sophisticated shopping, dining and cultural opportunities suited for a unique Labour Day weekend."

Visit www.bloor-yorkville.com for details.

The following routes are running bike-rack-equipped buses:

35 Jane; 36 Finch West; 41 Keele; 46 Martin Grove; 60 Steeles West; 79 Scarlett Rd; 84 Sheppard West; 99 Arrow Rd; 101 Parc Downsview Park; 106 York University; 108 Downsview; 120 Calvington; 130 Middlefield; 131 Nugget; 132 Milner; 191 Hwy. 27 Rocket; 308 Finch East; 309 Finch West; 313 Jane.

The TTC now has 43 bike-friendly bus routes. The entire bus fleet will be equipped with bicycle racks by 2010.

For details about this service, call 416-393-INFO (4636). Visit http://www3.ttc.ca/Riding_the_TTC/Bicycles.jsp to view the TTC bike rack instructional video. Visit www.ttc.ca for details abou the TTC.