Inside the Circle – October 21, 2026

Line 1 – Early Nightly Closure

• When: October 19-22
• Details: Subway service will end at 11 PM between Eglinton and York Mills stations. Shuttle buses will run.

Line 2 – Early Nightly Closure

• When: October 19-23
• Details: Subway service will end at 11:59 PM between Kipling and Jane stations. Shuttle buses will run.

Line 2 – Full Closure

• When: October 24
• Details: No service on Line 2 between Kipling and Jane stations. Shuttle buses will run.

Line 2 – Full Closure

• When: October 25
• Details: No service on Line 2 between Kipling and Keele stations.  Shuttle buses will run.

Halloween on Church Street

• When: October 31 (6:30 PM -12 AM)
• Details: Church Street will be closed from Carlton Street to Gloucester Street. Drivers are strongly advised to use Yonge Street or Jarvis Street as north-south bypass routes.

To support your safety and meet requirements, Circle of Care provides free CPR training and free N95 Mask Fit testing. Your CPR certificate is valid for 3 years, and your Mask Fit must be renewed every 2 years.

CPR Training Locations: 

• North York: 700 Lawrence Ave, North York (The Career Foundation, Lawrence Allen Centre)
• Scarborough: 1533 Victoria Park Ave, Scarborough

N95 Mask Fit Testing Location: 

• Head Office: 4211 Yonge Street, Suite 401, Toronto

How to Register

Text 647-496-5189 with:

• Full name

• Email

• Training location

• Preferred time

or call 905-272-9214 or register online using the button below.

Registration closes 7 business days before the session.

Important Reminders

• Arrive 15 minutes early.

• After booking, tell your Service Coordinator if you need schedule changes.

• Choose a time when you do not have client visits.

• Your schedule will be blocked as Unavailable for the training.

• You will be paid after completion:
  • CPR: 3 hours
  • Mask Fit: 1 hour

• Payment appears on your paystub as “Miscellaneous.”

Each week, we’re proud to recognize the PSWs who are celebrating their work anniversaries. Every anniversary—no matter the number of years—represents the dedication, compassion, and commitment you bring to supporting our clients and community. Thank you for the important role you play at Circle of Care. This week’s list includes PSWs celebrating work anniversaries between October 18-24. 

Congratulations to the following staff on their years of service with Circle of Care:

October 20:

• 17 Years: Janetta Krenzel
• 22 Years: Shirley Alvarez

October 21:

• 13 Years: Abeba Alemayehu, Evelyn Quisil, Josephine Panlilio, Lolita Dela Vega
• 24 Years: Olga Iskoldski

October 23:

• 1 Year: Aminata Conteh, Anne Ojieabu, Annette Danso
• 3 Years: Anjali Acharya, Remelie Dela Cruz

October 24:

• 2 Years: Deborah Badmus, Harka Maya Tamang, Viktoriia Shcherbakova
• 3 Years: Emelita Ragel, Marie Fernandez, Mary Cris Togonon

Individuals celebrating milestone anniversaries (5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 years) will receive a one-time cash award to their pay cheque at the end of the quarter. Payment amount will depend on service length.

High Five for PSW Leah Njonjo

“Leah is fantastic and consistently goes above and beyond to provide exceptional care and service.” – Client

High Five for PSW Bibi Alaheem

“Bibi was amazing and phenomenal. She was very patient and made me feel comfortable, even with my dogs.” – Client

High Five for PSW Camilla Leon

“Camilla is amazing, goes above and beyond, and always does an excellent job.” – Client

High Five for PSW Cherisha Brown

“Cherisha was extremely helpful in assisting my father out of the car.” – Client’s Son

High Five for PSWs Denise Palmer, Yordanos Meresie, & Leticia Pardines

“Denise, Yordanos, and Leticia are all so caring and helpful. I’m grateful for their support and would love to have them visit whenever possible.” – Client

High Five for PSW Engracia Sabado

“Engracia was so helpful with my personal care and made sure I was prepared for my medical appointment.” – Client

High Five for PSW Antonieta Pajaron

“Antonieta consistently demonstrates compassion, professionalism, and dedication in the care she provides, always treating clients with dignity, respect, and empathy. She is highly requested by clients and trusted by her team, she goes above and beyond every day, making a meaningful difference in the lives of those she supports and exemplifying excellence as a PSW.” – Colleague

Has someone gone above and beyond at work? Give them a High Five!

The High Five program lets you publicly recognize staff members for their outstanding work. High Fives will be posted in your weekly Inside the Circle newsletter.

To give a high five, just click on the button below or use the link in the rotating banner on the Portal home page.

Please note: We do not accept anonymous submissions for this program. High Fives must be submitted by an individual person, whether they are a staff member or member of the community.

Have a question? Submit your questions or feedback anonymously below!

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If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can submit a report using the Anonymous Incident Reporting Form by clicking the button below.

You may choose to include your name to help with the investigation, but it is not required. Anonymous reports will still be reviewed and investigated.