Ward 44 (Scarborough East)

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Ward 44 encompasses many long-standing neighbourhoods – West Hill, Highland Creek, Port Union and West Rouge – in the southeast corner of Scarborough.

Infill development is among the issues being raised in the community as the municipal election approaches.

These concerns include townhouse developments in West Hill, including Habitat for Humanity projects.

Clearing of lands that were considered natural areas by the community are also of concern to residents. One case on Island Road particulary raised the ire of West Rouge residents.

Also at issue is the possible wind turbine project in Lake Ontario. The wind turbines would be located in the lake between Ajax and the Leslie Street Spit.

Incumbent Ron Moeser won by just 61 votes in the 2006 election against challenger Diana Hall. Both are running again.

CANDIDATES
Diana Hall
Ron Moeser
Heath Thomas


DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
Population by age group
Age 14 and under 10,100 17.1%
Age 15 to 24 9,160 15.5%
Age 25 to 44 14,855 25.2%
Age 45 to 64 17,745 30.1%
Age 65 and over 7,170 12.1%
TOTAL 59,030 100.0%


Top 10 countries by origin
Country/Area
Total Immigration
Percentage of Total
Caribbean 4,075 15.6%
Philippines 2,685 10.3%
Guyana 2,420 9.2%
India 2,310 8.8%
United Kingdom
 2,025 7.7%
Sri Lanka
 1,980 7.6%
Pakistan 855 3.3%
East Africa
 820 3.1%
Italy 770 2.9%
Hong Kong
 760 2.9%
Other 7,470 28.5%
TOTAL 26,170 100.0%


Education – Highest level completed by age group
Age 15 to 24 Age 25 to 64
Total Population (20% sample data) = 8,915 Total Population (20% sample data) = 32,075

Age 65 and over LEGEND
Total Population (20% sample data) = 6,355


Family household information
Average family income $84,130
Total single parent families 2,585
Family with children at home 4,390