Beaches-Leslieville Daily Updates
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Local crossing guard a favourite
Peter Atienza, a 16-year veteran crossing guard who for the last five years has patrolled the intersection one block south of Eglinton Avenue West and Avenue Road for Oriole Park Public School, was named on Dec. 18 one of Canada’s four favourite crossing guards by FedEx Express Canada and Parachute, a not-for-profit pedestrian safety firm.
Read MoreNorthlea salutes Canada’s crossing guard
When Jake Apacible entered, the idle chatter exploded into cheers and applause, as though a rock star had arrived.
Read MoreEverybody knows crossing guard Mona on a first-name basis
Two years ago, Mona Piper underwent knee surgery and faced the tragic loss of her eldest son during recovery. The Leaside resident, now 80 years old, was back at work just six weeks later.
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