Woburn By Kyle Goncalves

Introduction

Woburn is a neighbourhood in the district of Scarborough, Ontario. It is bordered by Highway 401, McCowan Road, the CN Railway, and the Highland Creek area. Woburn is a noted historical area and was considered a community in 1850 as Scarborough was considered a township at the same time. Woburn is an upper-middle class residential area. The south-east region of Woburn is Highland Creek which is a large green space full of forest, wildlife, ravines, ponds and trails.



Local Attractions


Cedarbrae Mall - Local shopping mall with food courts, retail outlets and grocery stores.





Taber Hill - A native (Iroquois) burial ground on a sixty foot high hill.

Local Problems 

The government has recently wanted to rebuild Taber Hill and turn it into a recreational park. The locals and residents of Woburn have had a problem with this since it is such a historical site and believe it should not be torn down.

Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute is a popular public high school in Woburn. In recent history, there has been a lot of gang activity within the school. In the early 2000's, a gang brawl broke out and many students were injured. Some were even taken to hospital with serious knife wounds. To this day, police are constantly keeping watch over Cedarbrae as there are still some violent activities that occur.


Cedarbrae Collegiate Institute

 News Story

Centennial College Progress Campus has now introduced a 24 hour study hall for the two weeks of exams (Dec. 1 - Dec. 14) . The college has let the first floor of the Progress Library to be a quiet study area as exams are occuring throughout these two weeks.

The study hall will include study tables, Fireside Gallery sitting area, 48 computers with access to a printer and vending machines with snacks and cold drinks.


To access the study hall you need to follow these steps:

• "Enter via the main entrance of Progress Library. All campus buildings are locked overnight and can be entered via controlled access. The entrance will be controlled overnight from 11:00pm to 7:00 am
• Sign in and sign out with the security officer at the first floor library information desk
• Show your Student ID card or photo ID with your current timetable"

 (www.centennialcollege.ca)

Upper library levels and classrooms will be closed. Contact the library for more information!

Local Person Profile




 (http://www.toronto.ca/councillors/debaeremaeker1.htm)

Glenn De Baeremaeker is the city councillor for Scarborough (Ward 38). He is an active member in all regions of Scarborough but has a lot of involvement in the Woburn community. He is an environmentalist and has a Masters in International Development. One of his most recognized work was the "Save the Rouge" campaign which was aimed to save the Highland Creek and Rouge Valley area from urban development. The Highland Creek and Rouge Valley area is a beautiful green space full of natural waterways, wildlife and forest. Baeremaeker did not want to see this destroyed. Baeremaeker is an advocate for safer road conditions and cyclists.

Glenn De Baeremaeker Explains Why He Is A Vegetarian (video)

Links, Sources and Resources
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Woburn,_Toronto
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taber_Hill
http://www.toronto.ca/demographics/cns_profiles/cns137.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_De_Baeremaeker
www.centennialcollege.ca
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cedarbrae_Collegiate_Institute