The North York Mirror

During their investigation, 51 Division's street crime unit executed several search warrants at downtown homes seizing a quantity of marijuana valued at $50,000. They also seized $3000 worth of ecstasy and a firearm.

This investigation led to the identification of some of the city's alleged top marijuana cultivators and distributors.

On Aug. 13, law enforcement officials also executed a series of search warrants at warehouses and homes in Toronto, Georgetown and Brampton.

During their searches, police seized $600,000 worth of marijuana, $16,500 relating to the proceeds of drugs, a firearm, ammunition and a Taser.

Police allege this network involved the dismantling of stolen automobiles within a North York warehouse, which resulted in the seizure of two stolen vehicles and automobile parts.

George Vlachos, 37, of Georgetown and Gary Calisto, 37, of Brampton, are alleged to be the network's main drug suppliers.

Vlachos and Calisto face a total of 14 charges, which are primarily related to the production and possession of drugs.

The names of the seven other arrested individuals are being withheld as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is asked to call 416-808-5100 or contact Crimes Stoppers anonymously at www.222tips.com or 416-222-TIPS (8477).

Toronto District School Board staff and local school trustee James Pasternak will be in attendance at the meeting starting 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium to give a status report on Ancaster Public and Downsview Secondary schools.

"This is an excellent opportunity for parents of Ward 5 (York Centre) to have their questions answered about the status of the school repairs and the social support systems in place to help anyone who is still feeling the effects of the propane explosion," Pasternak said.

Board staff from the social work and health and safety departments will also be on hand to answer any questions.

The 30th annual Toronto Emergency Services and Salvation Army's Red, White and Blue Knights Toy Ride goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Queen Street West and Bay Street.

The event kicks off with opening remarks by Toronto police deputy Chief Tony Warr at 10 a.m. at the Summer Stage and is followed by a day of activities including live bands, a fashion show, interactive emergency services displays, awards, draws and door prizes and a special performance by the Toronto Police Winged Wheels Precision Motorcycle Team.

Central to the festivities will be a police escorted motorcycle ride.

Admission is a new, unwrapped toy, which will be donated to The Salvation Army to help the city's underprivileged kids. Donations of money and food will also be accepted and donated to The Salvation Army. Visit www.redwiteandblueknights.com for details.

The relationship between the two ailments will be discussed at a meeting of the Jewish chapter of the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Dr. Jeffrey J. Lipsitz of the Sleep Disorders Centre of Metro Toronto will be on hand to share information about the connection between the two conditions and how to manage it.

The meeting takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 17 at 8 p.m., at Shaarei Shomayim Congregation, Brotherhood Hall, 470 Glencairn Ave. The venue is wheelchair accessible and the meeting is open to everyone. People attending are asked to bring their Sobey's grocery tapes. Admission is $1.

Call the hotline at 416-363-0177, ext. 7403 or visit www.diabetes.ca for more information.

The group is preparing to stage a reading performance in honour of Holocaust Remembrance Week.

Written by Marion Andrew and directed by Mario D'Alimonte, The Sand requires six male roles and four female roles. The auditions take place on Wednesday, Sept. 17 and Thursday, Sept. 18 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at Temple Sinai Congregation, 210 Wilson Ave.

Those interested in auditioning must register to secure a spot by calling Roselle at 416-633-2057 or Morris at 416-785-0344.