Locals and politicians from in the Lakeshore community of Etobicoke came out to the official opening of
Ken Cox Community Centre on May 15. The new facility, which is situated adjacent to parkland with a view of the lake, was built at 28 Colonel Samuel Smith Drive on the site of Father John Redmond Catholic Secondary School in an arrangement between the Separate School Board and the city.
According to Karen Nesbitt of the city's Parks, Forestry and Recreation department, the community centre employs two full-time staff, coordinator and a custodian. In addition, the centre will employ 30 part-time staff administering recreation programs that include sports, fitness and dance classes.
Writer: Edward Keenan
Source: Karen Nesbitt, Parks, Recreation and Forestry
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